A great example of modern Australian shiraz from the picturesque Clare Valley. Unlike some blockbusters of yesteryear, this is a …

Kirrihill’s Clare Valley wines have impressed the Cuisine panel before, and this 2014 edition continues the fine form. It smells …

Shinglebacks are solidly built, prehistoric-looking (but harmless) lizards that sun themselves in this McLaren Vale vineyard, hence the name. This …

Jacob’s Creek’s credo with its famous red wines is constant improvement, and they really mean it. The result is keenly …

This is a ripe and complete Barossa shiraz with a nose of blackberries, dusty spice and a whisper of sweet …

The best Barossa shiraz is uniquely satisfying wine, especially with hearty braised meats and the like. Blackwell, named after long-time …

A bold, generous South Australian shiraz that nicely combines finesse with power at a fair price. Spice, floral, blackberry and …

Confirming the wonderful price/quality rapport of some Australian shiraz, this wine smells of blackcurrant, earth, chocolate and light dusty oak. …

Purple-coloured shiraz with a nose of sweet berry and plum fruit folded through a generous seasoning of mocha-like oak. It’s …

Middle-of-the-road Barossa Valley shiraz of attractive character. The nose subtly combines sweet berry aromas with peaty complexity and a note …

A well-proportioned shiraz that delivers a bit extra. The nose has earthy provençal herb-like notes, adding dimension to ripe fruit …

The cool Eden Valley is next door to the warmer Barossa, resulting in wines that usually aren’t quite as macho. …

A new incarnation of an illustrious old Australian label, this is a powerful, inky shiraz of good intensity and depth. …

McRae Wood reds were once notable for the mintiness that sometimes marks Clare Valley shiraz, but things have changed. The …

Punchy Clare Valley shiraz. It has very deep colour and a heavily extracted nose of jammy black fruit and obvious …

Slightly aged colour makes this McLaren Vale shiraz look more mature than it is, but nose and palate are vibrant …

A savoury, oaky McLaren Vale shiraz to match a Mediterranean-accented braise of lamb or goat. Blueberry, tapenade and vanillin aromas …

For 40 years Koonunga Hill has given us a taste of the famous Penfolds red wine style without breaking the …

Born out of the old Saltram Barossa stable, Pepperjack shiraz offers plenty of personality. A nose of dark berries, peppercorn …

A fresh, easy going McLaren Vale shiraz at a good price. Layers of dark berry and plummy fruit have an …

An excellent example of the value available in Aussie shiraz. This big-flavoured, rich and complete red has good balance of …

St Hallett’s record as one of the Barossa Valley’s most reliable shiraz makers finds confirmation with Faith 2014. It opens …

Thorn-Clarke consistently produce good quality Barossa reds. Blackberry and spice aromas mix it with hints of mint, tar and dusty …

This vibrant expression of the time-honoured Wolf Blass style ain’t subtle, but aficionados wouldn’t have it any other way. It …

Generally, Coonawarra is regarded more highly for cabernet than shiraz, but shiraz has a long and illustrious history in this …

The Yalumba name is as close to a guarantee of Australian shiraz quality as you can get, irrespective of price. …

Yering Station is a very historic winery in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, but the wines are as modern as tomorrow. Serve …