Shiraz is the name given to the dark-skinned Syrah grape when grown in Australia and selected pockets of the New World. Though genetically identical, the stylistic differences between Shiraz and Syrah are pronounced enough to consider them distinct varieties. Shiraz is so important to Australian viticulture that it is the most planted grape variety in the majority of Australian vineyards and has become virtually synonymous with the country's wine regions, and in particular the Barossa Valley.

The term Shiraz has its roots in the New World, although there is no one story about how it came to be named this. The prevailing style of Shiraz winemaking reflects its New World roots, though, tending toward bright fruit flavors – most frequently blueberries, blackcurrants and black cherries. Secondary notes of chocolate lend themselves well to the full-bodied texture of these wines, often accented by pepper and spicy inflections.

The Mimic Shiraz, Jumilla, Spain 
Gold Medal International Wine Challenge  
Jumilla, Spain     
1 x 75cl Bottles
The Mimic Shiraz is unashamedly a wine which takes its style and inspiration from its Aussie counterparts and definitely sticks it to them with its big smooth, fruity style.  

Made in the South Eastern Spanish region of Jumilla, the Mimic Shiraz grapes are carefully harvested at the moment of optimum ripeness before undergoing pressing to extract all the juice.  The must then spends an extended period of time on its skins and temperature controlled fermentation to extract the maximum fruit freshness from the grapes. After fermentation, 80% of the wine spends 3 months in French oak, before blending with the unoaked wine and bottling.

The result is a great value bottle of red wine full of black plums, damsons, blackberry and licorice flavours with a touch of vanilla spice on the finish.

A wine which is delicious on its own or ideal with bbq flavours and grilled meats.

Kelly's Patch Shiraz 
South Australia
1 x 75cl
Grapes for this Shiraz were harvested at the cool of night in order to preserve the natural aromatics of the grape. Soft pressing and gentle fermentations were carried out in order to extract as much flavour without the astringency of harsh tannins. Medium ruby in colour with vivid aromas of sweet and spicy fruit, ageing in American oak barrels has added a hint of cocoa and vanilla, further enhancing the flavour profile. A lovely drinking wine at this price point and a great wine to enjoy with BBQ's, pizza or steak.

Meal Matcher Shiraz, Rosemount Estate 
South Australia, Australia
1 x 75cl Bottles
Dark cherry red with vibrant purple hues, this Shiraz features a vibrant burst of raspberry, red cherry and plum flavours followed by darker elements of dark plums, mild chocolate and subtle hints of spice.
The rich bold flavours of this wine are perfectly matched to the juicy, succulent depth of flavour in steak, while the subtle hints of spice and tannin structure bring out the best in barbecued or char-grilled cuts of beef.

Peter Lehmann Barossa Shiraz 
Barossa, Australia
1 x 75cl
*** Bronze Medal at the International Wine Challenge ***
*** Platinium Medal at the San Diego International Wine Competition ***
*** 89 Points - Wine Enthusiast ***
Portrait Shiraz represents the heart of Barossa. Fruit from more than 60 growers across the breadth of the region make up the final blend, affording consistency to the original Peter Lehmann style: robust and generous. Several of these vineyards are more than 100 years old. Yet age alone doesn’t make a great wine – it is how the vineyard is managed. The winemakers and growers work together year round to “grow better wine.”

Arc du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
Côtes du Rhône, France
1 x 75cl
*** Bronze Medal at the International Wine Challenge ***
*** Bronze Medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition ***
Arc du Rhône is named after the classified group of villages which together line up to form a geographical arc across the valley of the southern Rhône and is known locally as the 'arc of gold' This Côtes du Rhône Villages is typically full-flavoured, lusciously fruity with a delicate spice in the finish; made without oak maturation principally from Grenache Noir, Syrah with some enriching Carignan Noir.

Barramundi Shiraz
Queensland, Australia
1 x 75cl Bottles
*** Bronze Medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition *** *** Commended at Decanter World Wine Awards ***
Barramundi comes from the Murray Darling Region of Victoria where two of Australia’s greatest rivers meet. It means their vineyards are supplied with constant water, which is just as well, as there’s hardly any rainfall during the growing season!