A Taste Of Australian Wine

Shiraz

by Gavin Trott

Regional versions

Below is a list of some of the Australian regions producing quality Shiraz wines, plus some labels to watch out for from those regions. Naturally there will be many that I have missed, and this is not meant to be a definitive list, but if you try these wines you will find quality, and discover some of those flavours for yourself (with apologies to other regions and producers I have missed).

Cool Climate

Victoria
Mt Langi Ghiran
Seppelt Great Western
Bess Great Western

Western Australia
Cape Mentelle
Vasse Felix

Warm Climate

Barossa Valley
Rockfords Basket Press
St Hallett Old Block
Charles Melton
Elderton
Henschke
Grange

McLaren Vale
Eileen Hardy
Coriole
Seaview
Woodstock

Clare
Leasingham Bin 61 and Classic Clare
Wendouree
Tim Adams
Jim Barry the Armagh
Mitchell Pepper Tree

Coonawarra
Wynns
Bowen Estate
Zema Estate
Leconfield

Hunter Valley
Brokenwood Graveyard
Tyrrells
Rothbury Estates

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About the author

Gavin is the manager of the Australian Wine Centre (a large collection of affordable, rare and cult Australian wines) and hosts the very popular Auswine Forum (An online discussion forum about Australian wine).

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