Shiraz
Shiraz is the most widely planted grape variety in Australia. It currently represents 40% of the total red grape crush and constitutes 20% of all wine grape production in Australia. Offering a range of styles often defined by the terroir of the region no other grape has such a uniquely Australian character.
With its soft ripe tannins, it can be crafted into wines suitable for immediate consumption or by the artistry of the winemaker, sculptured into a wine with longevity that show layers of intoxicating complexity with age.
Ranging from softer styles with ripe blackberry, plums, licorice and distinctive black pepper tones to fuller bodied wines, packed with flavours of spice, plum, blueberry, and chocolate where oak and alcohol form an integral part of the sensory appeal. It is without doubt Australia's flagship variety, both domestically and internationally.
In recent years, with the availability of increased plantings of Viognier in Australia, winemakers have increasingly blended Shiraz Viognier combinations. Typically, Shiraz Viognier blends have a perfumed aroma and softer tannins which make these wines suitable to enjoy while relatively young.
