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Shiraz Masterclass Pack","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"From a dry growing season these 2024’s have indeed grown into detailed, complex and balanced wines of structured depth and lifted vibrancy.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Dan Standish on the 2024 vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Standish release is a sensational suite of wines for this elite Barossa Valley artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll hyperbole aside, this is as good as Shiraz gets from this part of the world. These are intensely powerful, impossibly concentrated, thunderous wines with the balance of an Olympic gymnast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, if you're a serious collector of the world's finest wines, these deserve a place in your cellar.  Buy this pack - it features a bottle of each of three of the cuvees. Cellar these wines. Watch them become legend for decades to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Standish Wine Co The Schubert Theorem Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Standish Wine Co The Lamella Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Standish Wine Co The Standish Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Standish Wine Co The Schubert Theorem Shiraz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLY AVAILABLE IN THIS PACK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from prized, low-yielding sites along the hallowed Roennfeldt Road strip in Marananga, the Schubert Theorem is a total powerhouse that pours like the blackest midnight. The dry 2024 growing season turned up the concentration across the region, but Dan’s secret weapon remains the use of a concrete egg alongside traditional oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concrete vessel acts like a centre of calm and clarity, locking in a core of pure, unforced freshness that keeps the wine's massive opulence in check. It is a monumental, lavishly layered Shiraz stuffed with blue fruits, pomegranate, turned earth and a heavy dusting of garam masala spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the sheer density of flavour and the puffs of dusty wood, the wine feels remarkably compact, seamless and controlled. Long, sinewy tannins counteract the dark cherry liqueur richness with brilliant textural grip. It is old-school Barossa luxury done with elite modern precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Yes! This is an unbelievable wine... It preserves freshness and purity within the wine, like the eye of a storm, a center of calm and clarity in what is otherwise a maelstrom of dense flavor and texture\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Standish Wine Co The Schubert Theorem Shiraz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-standish-wine-co-the-schubert-theorem-shiraz\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Standish Wine Co The Lamella Shiraz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Standish has always done things his own way, but what he pulls off with Lamella from the ancient Stonegarden Vineyard in Eden Valley is always special. The high-altitude site gives this a completely different framework to his valley-floor gear - there’s a distinct levity and cooler poise here. He goes all-in with 100% whole-bunch fermentation, using the stalks to build a gravelly, highly structural wine that you feel just as much as you taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compressed 2024 season has turned out an incredibly compact, tense, ink-stained core. The perfume hits you immediately, shifting between dark florals, game meat, black pepper and a heavy lick of liquid graphite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is remarkably long and succulent on the finish, lashing flavours of mulberry, rich cherry and bramble against a serious wall of ferrous, mouth-coating tannins. There's a subtle Italianate herbal edge alongside licorice and fennel that really takes this out of standard Barossa territory. It's a stellar release of cool-climate Shiraz that shows exactly why this is one of the most sought-after Shiraz in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a wine that you feel as much as you taste and smell. The tannins linger on the palate and help the flavors remain firmly wedged in the memory. I can still taste from one sip to the next; the bridge between mouthfuls doesn't need to be bridged by memory—it is viscerally there.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Standish Wine Co The Lamella Shiraz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-standish-wine-co-the-lamella-shiraz\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Standish Wine Co The Standish Shiraz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreenock is the spiritual heart of Dan’s lineup, and of the Standish range, this cuvee is probably the most 'classic Barossa'. The early, dry 2024 season produced tiny, concentrated berries, prompting Dan to up the whole bunches to 50%. The stalks build a serious architectural frame that reins in the natural clip of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a firm, rich and powerfully savoury beast that captures the muscular shape the western ridges grow from the ground up. It hits with sweet paprika, brick dust, black cherry and thick licorice, moving away from the soft fruit of recent wet years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mouthfeel is dense and resolute, texturally clunking through a deep mesh of dark plum and choc-cherry. It carries a robust, old-school presence that demands cellar time, yet it feels remarkably fresh, much like the legendary 2018s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is ever the wine in the lineup that shows a clear sense of place. It tastes like the power and the shape that the Barossa effortlessly grows from the ground up. 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Vibrant, raspberry, spicy and savoury, this is a wonderfully-framed incisive new Tonic release.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is old is new again...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tonic Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40965089296427,"sku":"2021 Tonic Wines Shiraz","price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020TonicWinesShiraz_7fc92580-d177-42e9-8959-e854447871d2.png?v=1702251348"},{"product_id":"2022-brothers-at-war-the-old-man-eden-valley-syrah","title":"2022 Brothers at War The Old Man Eden Valley Syrah","description":"\u003cp\u003eSecond-generation vigneros Sam and Angus Wardlaw release this Shiraz as an ode to their old-man, who has inspired and driven them to become the winemakers and people they are today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine itself is a ball of flavour, delicious in nature, and very much a fruit-driven expression of the Eden Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wardlaw brothers are making a pretty broad range of wines, showcasing both regional and varietal classics, while also not being hemmed in to any one set style of finished product. As an homage, we think they’ve done pretty damn well with this wine, and we’re sure their old man would be beaming with pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Puts beyond doubt the proposition that elegance and freshness can be achieved without stress or strain, simply allowing the fruit to express itself... drink and be merry.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Brothers At War","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41049346834475,"sku":"2022 Brothers at War The Old Man Eden Valley Syrah","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022BrothersatWarTheOldManEdenValleySyrah.webp?v=1710809255"},{"product_id":"2022-setiono-flaxman-syrah","title":"2022 Setiono Flaxman Syrah","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe very thoughtful and considered ethos of Samantha Chandra is behind this lovely Syrah from Flaxman Valley in the Barossa region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with fruit entirely from the Naimanya Vineyard with 30+ year old Shiraz vines, it sits at 525 metres above sea level and is thought to be the highest Shiraz site in South Australia!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo different picks were done, one earlier to get grapes with bright natural acidity and then a later pick for depth of flavour, complexity and tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged entirely in older oak, bottled without fining or filtration, the whole package comes together into a beautifully integrated, flavourful Syrah with minimal additions. Elegant stuff, and a great addition the Barossa\/Eden Valley wine scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 143 dozen produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Outstanding, Deep and dark, brooding and yet holding this vivid sense of freshness, blue fruits, pretty spice, herbal lift and saline mineral charm. It elevates on each sip, feeling finer, friskier, lither, as you spend time with the wine... Finesse personified. It nails the brief. It feels of fruit and the depth possible from gentle handling. It’s wine I want to drink.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Setiono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41070216806443,"sku":"2022 Setiono Flaxman Syrah","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/SetionoFlaxmanSyrah.png?v=1713744260"},{"product_id":"2022-hewitson-ned-henrys-shiraz","title":"2022 Hewitson Ned \u0026 Henry's Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eDean Hewitson loves a challenge, and this powerful wine from the Barossa initially began as one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA friend wanted Dean to make a traditional, full-bodied Barossan Shiraz that could be enjoyed in its youth over lunch or dinner, and the Ned \u0026amp; Henry's Shiraz was the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an explosion of red, black and purple fruits, touched with French oak spice and a rich, warm texture. Wallet-friendly to boot, too! Time to fire up the barbie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hewitson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41081491554347,"sku":"2022 Hewitson Ned \u0026 Henry's Shiraz","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022HewitsonNed_Henry_sShiraz.webp?v=1714369352"},{"product_id":"2022-michael-hall-sang-de-pigeon-shiraz","title":"2022 Michael Hall Sang de Pigeon Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe name Sang de Pigeon is drawn from winemaker Michael Hall's time as a jewellery valuer. Meaning \u003cem\u003e\"Blood of the Pigeon\",\u003c\/em\u003e this title was given to only the reddest of rubies in the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, Michael uses it to describe the fine fruit selected for this lovely Shiraz. The fruit is sourced from a combination of four different vineyards from Stone Well, Greenock and Krondorf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's made with Michael's signature deft touch resulting in a classy and great value version of Shiraz from this famous region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Hall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41089375993899,"sku":"2022 Michael Hall Sang de Pigeon Shiraz","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020MichaelHallSangdePigeonShiraz.webp?v=1716341751"},{"product_id":"2023-oria-riff-old-vine-syrah-barossa-rouge","title":"2023 Oria-Riff Old Vine Syrah Barossa Rouge","description":"\u003cp\u003eCooper Davis Draper and his partner Cat came back to Australia from Mexico in 2021, with only $600 in their pocket and a bottle of mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooper has spent the past few years building up winemaking experience across Australia, France and Canada, and he draws on all this knowledge for his new, emerging label, Oria-Riff. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is their delicious Old vine Syrah from a vineyard planted circa 1901 in Springton in South-East Barossa. It's built in a slippery modern mode - more about spice and lift and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a tiny amount made but well worth checking out to get an early glimpse on this new name in Barossa wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It’s a delight to drink, supple, dribbly, moreish, floral and yet reflects fruit characters of the warm region in depth and richness despite its coolness and lift. Pretty violet elements mesh to aniseed, ripe plum, mulberry, old campfire and alpine herbs to sniff on, with similar flavours echoing in the palate. A rub of light, dusty tannins, some twiggy, bay leaf savouriness to taste too. It slips along nicely, juicy, yet tidying up to cinch of minerally, gravelly inflection. You get an impression of medium weight, suppleness, high drinkability and all that fruit, spice, savoury, textural detail. Much charm; touch fancy and a different lens for Barossa, done well.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Oria-Riff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41091883106347,"sku":"2023 Oria-Riff Old Vine Syrah Barossa Rouge","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023Oria-RiffOldVineSyrahBarossaRouge.webp?v=1716335357"},{"product_id":"2022-agricola-dwxhv-shiraz","title":"2023 Agricola DWxHV Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning Barossa Shiraz combines some very potent and respected vineyards - namely the iconic Hoffmann Dallwitz block, the Dimchurch Home Old vineyard and Asbroek's Old Vine vineyard in Kalimna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a fascinating wine, finding detail power and and gamey-ness from these ancient vineyard sources. Young Callum Powell has nailed this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe control of tannin and precision in picking times of these distinct parcels makes for an exciting, idiosyncratic and perfectly cellar-worthy expression of this great Shiraz-producing region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is quite potent but still manages a sense of freshness and prettiness. Scents of ripe plum, ginger biscuit, cumin and cardamom in a big way, bloody meat, black tea, new leather and anise. Evocative... the beating heart of Barossa is is writ large. Tremendous.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Contemporary Claret vibes here with an appealing, harmonious path across the palate, fine tannins and some nice high-toned lift.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Agricola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41124665786411,"sku":"2023 Agricola DWxHV Shiraz","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023AgricolaDWxHVShiraz.webp?v=1721106610"},{"product_id":"2023-whistler-atypical-shiraz","title":"2023 Whistler Atypical Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs you might expect, Whistler Atypical Shiraz is anything but your typical Barossan Shiraz. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEstate fruit, planted in 1997, goes through partial whole-bunch fermentation in a range of different sizes of open-top fermenters. 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The blend brings together Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre, Lagrein, and a touch of Cinsault, each variety contributing to a wine that’s both bold and playful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is sourced from old and young vines across Ebenezer and Vine Vale, with each component fermented separately and aged in a mix of old French oak barrels and large foudres for 14 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medium-bodied red opens with deep, savoury aromas of wild forest berries and exotic spices. The palate is juicy and dynamic, offering layers of dark plum and just-ripe raspberry, balanced by a hint of forest floor. A fresh, crunchy acidity ties it all together, making this wine as intriguing as it is approachable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's vibrant, plush, full-flavoured, dark and meaty - the whole Barossa package, modern and traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigurd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41149770891307,"sku":"2022 Sigurd Red Blend","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/sigurdredblend_700x_6deb34ec-ea4b-45d2-b321-896638da843d.webp?v=1723513919"},{"product_id":"2022-woods-crampton-barossa-shiraz","title":"2022 Woods Crampton White Label Barossa Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eYet again the Woods Crampton Barossa Valley Shiraz shapes as one of the year's true wine bargains. Shiraz lovers eat your hearts out. This 2022 White Label Shiraz is the perfect example – sleek, balanced, and refreshingly restrained, it’s a far cry from the big, jammy fruit bombs that dominated the region’s past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from low-yielding, old-vine vineyards on the cooler slopes of the eastern Barossa, this Shiraz showcases the elegance that comes with altitude. The grapes are treated with utmost care – chilled overnight, gently de-stemmed, and cold-soaked to extract Brossa flavour with finesse. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage was a dream run for winemakers, with perfect conditions that resulted in Shiraz of exceptional depth of flavour. On the nose, this wine opens up with a mix of black and red berries, exotic spices, and a subtle oak influence that adds complexity without overpowering the fruit. A refreshing acidity keeps everything in balance, making this a Shiraz that’s delicious to drink right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Barossa Shiraz at its quaffable best – drinkability, complexity, and value all in one bottle. If you're a fan of this quintessential Aussie wine style, this is quite simply one of the best value Shiraz in The Barossa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There is balance and concentration and a really lovely, long finish. 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And this ranks as one of the finest releases yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts source is a corner of a single vineyard in Seppeltsfield originally planted by Otto Kasper, and purchased by Hentley in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful, intense and luxurious Shiraz, aged in quality French oak for almost two years, 50% new. Rolling layers of coffee, plum, dark cherry and cocoa, supported by gentle, graphitey tannin. It most definitely has the wow factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst released in 2005, this has a history of great cellaring - so stash a few bottles if possible...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Full bodied with a thick layer of gypsum-dust fine tannins, there is a real sense of elegance and poise despite all the plush fruit and latent power. Some finish, too! Long, sustained and rich, it's a no-brainer for the cellar.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tannins are prodigious so the flow retains tension and focus right to almost never-ending finish. A benchmark of Barossa, big and bold but keeping balance\"\u003cbr\u003e- Stuart Knox (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Quite some perfume in with all that brooding black fruit and dark cherry, cocoa, a ferrous feel, ozone, panforte... Gee, it’s some wine. Outstanding.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is both polished and gutsy, velvety and yet savory. 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Named in honour of David Marschall, a pioneering Barossa vigneron, this wine draws fruit from the Tanunda and Ebenezer sub-regions, combining the aromatic lift of sandy soils with the density and structure of iron-rich clays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by Simon Cowham and Corey Ryan, the wine underwent extended skin contact and maturation in a mix of new and seasoned oak for 14 months. This careful yet unfussy winemaking approach highlights the ripe, generous fruit of the Barossa while maintaining a modern freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect vibrant notes of dark berries and subtle spice, balanced by velvety tannins and a supple texture. It’s deliciously drinkable now, offering immediate enjoyment without sacrificing the potential to improve over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic entry-point into Barossa Shiraz, the Marschall punches well above its weight, delivering exceptional flavour and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_3Jh-fK-mGA?si=x2lQSxiwK1azS-vf\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sons of Eden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41213027024939,"sku":"2023 Sons Of Eden Marschall Shiraz","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023SonsOfEdenMarschallShiraz.webp?v=1731985543"},{"product_id":"2022-spinifex-bete-noir","title":"2022 Spinifex Bete Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Spinifex Bête Noir showcases Pete Schell’s mastery of old-vine Shiraz, blending fruit from Barossa and Eden Valley vineyards aged between 25 and 110 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith six small parcels sourced from Moppa, High Eden, Light Pass, and the Eastern Foothills, this wine balances Barossa richness with Eden Valley elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 35% whole clusters were used during fermentation, followed by 20 months in 35% new French oak and larger-format barrels. The result is a medium-bodied Shiraz with aromas of blackberry, red plum, and dried herbs, backed by savoury spice and silky tannins. Its refined, old-world style nods to classic Barossa reds of the 1970s, offering a modern take on a timeless tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced, layered, and quietly powerful, this is a Shiraz that pairs beautifully with food or a few years in the cellar. Elegant, expressive, and superb value—Spinifex Bête Noir is a must for Shiraz lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deeply coloured and one of the broodier examples of Peter's wines with deep, wonderfully pure blackberry, black cherry and Doris plum fruits, cut with clove, bay leaf, crushed rock, dark chocolate bullets, black tea, meadow herbs, olive tapenade and roast meats. Purely fruited with a crushed rock savouriness, great length of flavour and a bright seam of acidity that lifts everything up on the finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a Barossa Shiraz for all-comers. It’s bold, rich and flavoursome but it’s also complex and tannic. It gives and it gets. It tastes of peanut shells and saturated plums, fragrant herbs, raisins, purple flowers, a ferrous note and red licorice. It carries a keen spread of tannin but this tannin is drenched in fruit flavour. In short, it delivers lashings of flavour in serious style.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Spinifex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41218696413227,"sku":"2022 Spinifex Bete Noir","price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022SpinifexBeteNoir.webp?v=1732756859"},{"product_id":"2021-glaetzer-wallace-shiraz-grenache","title":"2022 Glaetzer Wallace Shiraz Grenache","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Wallace blend is Glaetzer’s take on the classic Barossa Shiraz and Grenache combo - bold, generous, and seriously drinkable. The Shiraz (75%) comes from vines aged 50 to 80 years, bringing depth and structure, while the Grenache (25%), from vines up to a century old, adds brightness and lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep things fresh and fruit-driven, the Grenache sees minimal oak, while the Shiraz spends 16 months in seasoned French and American hogsheads. The result is a red that’s full of flavour but beautifully balanced, with plenty of richness and a savoury edge to keep things interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of what modern Barossa reds are all about - big on character, easy to enjoy, and built to go the distance if you’re patient enough to wait.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glaetzer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41338986922027,"sku":"2022 Glaetzer Wallace Shiraz Grenache","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/GlaetzerWallaceShirazGrenache_700x_ca5f916e-75c0-403b-be91-033b53719b7b.png?v=1740114418"},{"product_id":"2022-glaetzer-bishop-shiraz","title":"2022 Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlaetzer’s Bishop Shiraz is a true family affair, named after Ben Glaetzer’s mother, Judith Bishop, and made from some of the Barossa’s best old-vine fruit. Sourced from the Ebenezer sub-region, the vines range from 35 to 120 years old - older vines bringing depth and structure, younger ones adding freshness and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine spends 16 months in French oak (40% new), giving it just the right amount of polish without overpowering the fruit. It’s bold and full of character, but there’s a softness to it that makes it just as enjoyable now as it will be in years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is classic Barossa Shiraz - rich, balanced, and effortlessly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glaetzer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41338988560427,"sku":"2022 Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022GlaetzerBishopShiraz.webp?v=1740113922"},{"product_id":"2022-glaetzer-amon-ra-shiraz","title":"2022 Glaetzer Amon Ra Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlaetzer’s Amon-Ra is one of the Barossa’s most commanding Shiraz, a wine that doesn’t hold back yet still carries an effortless sense of balance. Sourced from some of the region’s oldest dry-grown vines - some over 130 years old - it’s a deep, brooding expression of Ebenezer Shiraz, packed with intensity and built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented in small open fermenters and hand-plunged daily, it then spends 16 months in 100% new oak (mostly French, with a touch of American) before being bottled unfiltered. The result is a wine of serious structure and concentration, with layer upon layer of dark fruit, spice, and savoury depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful yet refined, Amon-Ra is made for the long haul. It’s compelling now, but patience will be well rewarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I feel that Ben Glaetzer’s Amon-Ra is one of the flag bearers for contemporary Barossan Shiraz, certainly when it comes to the more powerful, weighty styles... There’s an imperious tannin structure, but the fruit just sucks it all up and charges on. One for the sybaritic indulger of Barossan wine. It’s a ripper.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brooks (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is truly an iconic wine and a Barossa classic... This is simply stunning and will continue to thrill for the next fifteen to twenty years. There are plenty of more expensive flagship wines from this region that don’t hold a candle to this cracker.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ken Gargett (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Glaetzer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41338990854187,"sku":"2022 Glaetzer Amon Ra Shiraz","price":89.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022GlaetzerAmonRaShiraz.png?v=1740115526"},{"product_id":"2022-michael-hall-stonewell-road-shiraz","title":"2022 Michael Hall Stonewell Road Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Hall’s Stone Well Shiraz is Barossa power with a bit of polish. Sourced from a single vineyard in the heart of the region, this is a wine that brings richness and structure without ever tipping into excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage was a cooler, lower-yielding year, which means concentrated fruit, fine tannins, and a real sense of balance. Fermented with a mix of whole bunches and destemmed fruit, then aged in French oak for 20 months, it’s been given the time and care to show its best self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s dark, brooding, and packed with character - plum, blackberries, a little spice, and something savoury lurking underneath. The tannins are firm but well-behaved, giving it shape without overwhelming the fruit. There’s a freshness here too, a lift that keeps it from feeling too heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarossa die-hards will love it, but so will anyone who appreciates Shiraz with depth and detail. It’s drinking beautifully now, but if you’ve got patience, it’ll only get better over the next decade or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wow. An especially exciting, vibrant nose of sharply defined raspberry, plum, redcurrant, and deeper tones of blackberry. Fruit purity also shapes the front palate, which is clean, lean, and beautifully poised—like a string quartet bowing a long, exquisite harmonic line. This shapes a new definition of Barossa intensity, its fruit being nimble and dextrous atop a serious, studied bedrock. It will be fascinating to see how this develops.\" \u003cbr\u003e- David Sly (Decanter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Michael Hall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41340972400683,"sku":"2022 Michael Hall Stonewell Road Shiraz","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2016_Michael_Hall_Stone_Well_Shiraz_700x_97520fc7-1e72-4e34-86f6-b558fd3d6ce0.webp?v=1740655616"},{"product_id":"2022-eisenstone-marananga-shiraz-sr804","title":"2022 Eisenstone Marananga Shiraz SR804","description":"\u003cp\u003eStephen Cook’s Eisenstone label is all about single-vineyard Barossa Shiraz, and this one comes from Roennfeldt Road in Marananga - a patch of dirt that consistently produces some of the region’s most distinctive wines. It’s a classic old-vine, low-yield Shiraz, given the time and attention it deserves with 20 months in French oak (50% new) to bring everything into balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarananga is known for deep, ironstone-laced soils, which give the wine plenty of depth and structure while still keeping it refined. There’s no over-the-top winemaking here - just small-batch ferments, minimal handling, and a focus on purity, letting the vineyard do the heavy lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only 800 individually numbered bottles made, it’s a serious Barossa Shiraz, built to develop beautifully over the next decade or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From a wonderful vintage, the wine is matured in French oak, half of it new, for 20 months. Only 800 bottles produced. Inky maroon hue, the nose swirls with a weave of aromas, including molten dark rich chocolate, black cherries, mocha, soy, cloves, and blackcurrants. Deft oak handling here, as it is across the range. A wine of drive, balance, and intensity with great length. The tannins are soft, almost slurry-like. This is still so young, but what a promising future ahead of it. Enjoy over the next 10 to 15 years.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Ken Gargett (The Vintage Journal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Eisenstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41343957434411,"sku":"2022 Eisenstone Marananga Shiraz SR804","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022EisenstoneMaranangaShirazSR804.png?v=1741219324"},{"product_id":"2022-eisenstone-mcdonald-vyd-marananga-shiraz","title":"2022 Eisenstone McDonald Vyd Marananga Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eStephen Cook’s Eisenstone label is built on the idea that Barossa Shiraz isn’t just one thing - it’s a patchwork of sub-regional expressions, each with its own personality. This single-vineyard Shiraz from Marananga is a perfect example, sourced from old vines on Roennfeldt Road, an address that’s produced some of the Barossa’s most legendary wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage had everything going for it - low-yielding vines, hand-picked fruit, and 18 months in top-quality French oak (50% new). The result is a deep, structured, age-worthy Shiraz that captures Marananga’s signature dark fruit intensity, spice, and effortless power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is small-batch winemaking at its best, with only 800 individually numbered bottles produced. It’s built to last, and while it’s showing beautifully now, it’ll only get better with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The incredibly stylish 2022 Shiraz McDonald Marananga SV904 is beautifully composed, with a natural, unforced generosity and even shape underpinned by a firm structure. Powerfully focused aromas of licorice and musky plum are enriched by spicy oak and followed by a bright, energetic, and tightly controlled chocolatey palate. Composure again comes to the fore and holds its shape over a long finish. The 2022 is claret-like and will age very well.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Angus Hughson (Vinous)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Such a lovely vibrancy and immediacy to the fruit, and the intensity is off the charts. Welcome to Marananga! Colour is deepest purple, almost black. Spices, florals, and fruit mix and whirl and lift in a seamless, unforced way. Blue fruits, red liquorice, black cherry, plum, sage, a touch of green herbals and earth, with a splash of savoury soy, dark chocolate, and cigar box – an impressively complex set of flavours – swept along with lovely, velvety, lithe tannins. The line of deep fruit intensity is just so Marananga. Still has plenty left in the tank. Give it time, if you have the patience.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep, dark red with purple tints; there are pencil-shavings aromas overlying earthy graphite and sooty black fruit. The palate is deep and wide, generous and ample, with a slight lack of shape in its profile. Very good, though, and will reward long-term aging.\" \u003cbr\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eHuon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Eisenstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41343957598251,"sku":"2022 Eisenstone McDonald Vyd Marananga Shiraz","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022EisenstoneMcDonaldVydMaranangaShiraz.png?v=1741219337"},{"product_id":"2021-eisenstone-dor-shiraz","title":"2021 Eisenstone d'Or Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eEisenstone’s d’Or Shiraz is where Stephen Cook crafts something truly special - a wine that goes beyond single-vineyard expressions, blending the finest parcels from a standout vintage. In 2021, the fruit came predominantly from Greenock, known for its structure and depth, with smaller contributions from Marananga and Ebenezer, adding richness and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine spent 20 months in 50% new French oak, followed by another year of bottle aging before release, allowing it to develop layers of complexity and refinement. The goal here isn’t just power - though there’s plenty of that - but balance, texture, and longevity. The 2021 vintage was exceptional, producing wines with concentration, fine-grained tannins, and remarkable aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only 800 individually numbered bottles produced, this is Eisenstone at its most precise and focused. A wine made for serious Barossa collectors, it’s drinking beautifully now but will continue to evolve for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Very deep and youthful purple-red colour for its age; smoky charcoal, graphite, mocha, and dark chocolate on the nose, including a generous quota of charry oak. The wine has extraordinary intensity and profound depth—the concentration not out of control but beautifully proportioned and balanced, retaining elegance and shape. Opulent, very long in the finish, and the tannins are rich, fleshy, and supple.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe blueberry, dark chocolate, candied violet, and vanilla bean aromatics. Big and robust, incredibly powerful black and blue fruits fill every crevice of the palate, then layers of black spices, vanilla pod, and dark chocolate add further intensity. Tannins are up to the task—serious in presence and power yet still ripe and fine-grained. It carries phenomenal length, almost never-ending, with tannins providing a finish of clarity and focus.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Stuart Knox (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This wine is from the very best grapes the team can source each vintage – and from a stellar year like 2021, we can expect something truly exciting... Dark mauve\/maroon in colour, the nose exhibits dark chocolate, blueberries, woodsmoke, cassis, soy, mulberries, and tobacco leaves. Good concentration, immaculate balance, intensity, drive, focus, and great length. The structure is seamless, the texture decadently supple, the oak superbly handled, and the tannins silky smooth.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Ken Gargett (The Vintage Journal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Eisenstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41343957663787,"sku":"2021 Eisenstone d'Or Shiraz","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021Eisenstoned_OrShiraz.png?v=1741219353"},{"product_id":"2021-eisenstone-hoffman-dallwitz-vyd-ebenezer-shiraz","title":"2021 Eisenstone Hoffmann Dallwitz Vyd Ebenezer Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eEisenstone is built around a simple idea - Barossa Shiraz should be treated like the great wines of Burgundy, with each vineyard telling its own story. Stephen Cook has dedicated himself to finding the region’s best old-vine sites and letting them shine with minimal intervention and exacting attention to detail. The Hoffmann Dallwitz Vineyard, deep in the northern Barossa’s Ebenezer sub-region, is one of the region’s most prized sources of Shiraz, producing wines of power, structure, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2021 release is drawn from a tiny section of the vineyard - just a handful of rows of 70+ year-old vines. These ancient vines, planted in rich ironstone and deep red clay, produce fruit of incredible depth and concentration. The wine spent 20 months in 50% new French oak, carefully balancing richness with finely structured tannins. Only 2,400 bottles were produced, each individually numbered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a serious Barossa Shiraz - built for the long haul but already showing the detail and energy that sets Eisenstone apart. A true reflection of Ebenezer’s intensity and Stephen Cook’s precision winemaking, this is a wine that will develop beautifully over the next 15+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deepest of purple at the core, barely fading into the rim. Aromas of mulberry, dark chocolate, dried woody herbs, and boudin noir fill the nose. The palate carries the same intensity, with dark and rich fruit entwined with chocolate, ironstone, and dried herb complexities. Tannins are very subtle yet powerful, ensuring the wine remains focused. Line and length are prodigious—it lingers for an age on the palate yet still offers a freshness at the end that delights. Has a huge future for many years ahead.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Stuart Knox (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 is a superb vintage, and this is the first release—just 400 bottles made. Black cherry\/darkest purple in colour, this is a wine of concentration and focus, intensity and very fine balance. The nose is full of chocolate, mocha, roast meats, dried herbs, cassis, and coffee beans. A wine of power and silk, muscle and elegance, and great length. Well-structured with silky tannins and an exciting future, with the oak handled gracefully. This will be stunning for at least 20 years.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Ken Gargett (The Vintage Journal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep crimson, with a fragrant bouquet of mulberry, freshly picked blackberries, plum, and cedar. Plush and mouth-filling, offering excellent intensity with a core of raspberry and queen garnet plum. Excellent balance with plentiful ripe tannins, notable freshness, and a lingering persistence to the close.\" \u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eAndrea Pritzker MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Eisenstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41343957794859,"sku":"2021 Eisenstone Hoffmann Dallwitz Vyd Ebenezer Shiraz","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021EisenstoneHoffmannDallwitzVydEbenezerShiraz.png?v=1741219372"},{"product_id":"2022-spinifex-la-maline","title":"2022 Spinifex La Maline","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Schell is regarded as one of the most influential winemakers in the recent renaissance of the Barossa Valley. Pete paved the way for a new breed of Barossa winemakers with stunning wines like this: his flagship wine, La Maline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in only tiny quantities, La Maline is a more elegant side of Barossa Shiraz. Peter Schell does a barrel selection for this wine, from two parcels in the High-Eden subregion of the Eden Valley. With the deft touch we have come to expect from this producer, the fruit undergoes a wild ferment in large format oak (about 40% new) and sees a healthy dose of whole bunches and a small amount of Viognier for aromatic lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a pleasure to drink this wine. Finesse and intricacy combine effortlessly with the brooding power of the region. All in all, a beautiful wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of two shiraz vineyards: the old Materne vineyard in Moppa (1920s) and the Rostein vineyard in High Eden (1950s). 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Finishes long and satisfying.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Spinifex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41381447532587,"sku":"2022 Spinifex La Maline","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/SpinifexLaMaline2021_9ce9c006-080a-4738-9e40-3e91522c0256.png?v=1742172199"},{"product_id":"2022-spinifex-indigene","title":"2022 Spinifex Indigene","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpinifex has helped redefine the modern Barossa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Peter Schell is a master blender, constantly searching for balance and a more refined vision of the Barossa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Indigene is a classic Rhone Valley blend of Shiraz \u0026amp; Mataro , sourced from their oldest dry grown vineyards in the Ebenezer, Moppa and Eastern foothills regions of the Barossa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a powerful yet elegant beast, showing all the intensity and gravitas of an old-vine Barossa red but with the Spinifex finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's wines like this that have built Peter Schell's reputation as one of the finest winemakers in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 90\/10% mataro\/shiraz from the Vinehaven and Rocky Valley vineyards. This smells glorious. Uber-pure satsuma plum, blueberry and black cherry fruits cut with hints of exotic spice, créme de cassis, tobacco, purple floral tones, bay leaf, olive tapenade, graphite and earth. The fruit is the star here; perfectly poised and harmonious, it melds with silty-fine tannins, with a red apple skin acidity on the fade out. Superb.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Spinifex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41381447696427,"sku":"2022 Spinifex Indigene","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/SpinifexIndigene2021_2733f0e8-5d8b-43bb-a5d1-8d2e648545b4.png?v=1742172387"},{"product_id":"2022-spinifex-moppa-shiraz","title":"2022 Spinifex Moppa Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a deviation from the usual company line from Peter Schell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchell made his name as a trailblazer for the 'New Barossa' style, a more 'European' slant on the traditional Barossa powerhouse. But a good winemaker is guided by the fruit, and this particular batch of fruit from an old Moppa vineyard was set decidedly to a more 'classic' Barossa tempo. Big, dark and brooding, Schell says it reminds him of the great classic wines of Penfolds and the like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd so this separate bottling has come to be. It celebrates a single site that Schell has vinified since 2005. Enthusiasts of old-school Barossa Shiraz, this will be right in their wheelhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dang! Look at that colour. Saturated magenta\/crimson with fruit characters of blackberry, cherry liqueur and blueberry along with hints of dark spice, amaro, violets, dried meats, licorice, sandalwood, leather and vanilla. There is a real succulence to the fruit here, super pure and expressive, tending to savoury as those chalky tannins embrace the black fruits and driving on for some time on the finish. North-western Barossa sense of compression at its finest.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Spinifex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41381453529131,"sku":"2022 Spinifex Moppa Shiraz","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/SpinifexMoppaShiraz2021_b2ebf138-732e-4af3-9c8c-6dfcb951a439.png?v=1742171981"},{"product_id":"2022-head-red-shiraz","title":"2022 Head Red Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Head Red Shiraz is considered the trailer or preview to each vintage of the Head premium single-vineyard Shirazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is made from the barrels that barely missed the cut on the SV Shiraz; The Blonde; The Brunette and The Contrarian. Made with all the love and care that go into his top-flight releases, Alex Head releases this as a younger wine as something to enjoy whilst waiting for his premium releases to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's plush, full-bodied yet built for early drinking in the best possible way. For easy-drinking but serious Barossa Shiraz, it's hard to go past this release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Head Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41381506809899,"sku":"2022 Head Red Shiraz","price":23.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Head_Red_Shiraz.png?v=1743038549"},{"product_id":"2022-head-wines-the-blonde-shiraz","title":"2022 Head Wines The Blonde Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlex Head’s ‘Blonde’ Shiraz is anything but flashy - this is Barossa through a cooler, finer lens. Sourced from a high-elevation vineyard in the Eden Valley, planted in 1962 and tucked into a slope that avoids the worst of the afternoon heat, this is a wine that trades brute power for precision and poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented with a touch of Viognier and matured on lees for 18 months in mostly seasoned French oak, it’s one of those Shirazes that still speaks Barossa, but in a quieter, more measured voice. The fruit is deep and dark, yes, but there’s a lift and drive here that comes from the altitude, the granitic soils, and a winemaker who’s not trying to prove anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s supple, structured, and seriously drinkable right now, but there’s enough shape and depth to reward some cellar time too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep magenta-splashed crimson in hue. Aromas of ripe, juicy plum and boysenberry fruits with secondary fruity tones of nectarine and apricot flitting in and out of the olfactory periphery. Hints of five-spice, teacake, olive tapenade, citrus blossom, earth, vanillin oak, graphite and pressed flowers. A voluptuous fruit presence, powdered granitic tannins and a gorgeous outflow of ripe, spiced plummy fruit that slowly fades.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Head Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41381507924011,"sku":"2022 Head Wines The Blonde Shiraz","price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2018HeadTheBlondeShiraz_700x_12c329ae-0d4c-44a1-837c-4bb0f6eb5e11.png?v=1744591434"},{"product_id":"2023-two-hands-gnarly-dudes-shiraz","title":"2023 Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1999 by Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz, Two Hands was built on a simple idea: to shine a light on the character and diversity of Australian Shiraz, one region at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Gnarly Dudes is classic Barossa through and through. It comes off the back of a cooler growing season - great news for balance and brightness - while older French oak keeps the focus firmly on the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a generous hit of spice and dark berries, some dried herbs and a whiff of peppery meatiness. It’s juicy, textured, and finishes savoury, with fine, chewy tannins keeping everything in line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a great intro to the Two Hands style - flavour-packed and regional, but never over the top. Solid value, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Plush plum, blueberry and boysenberry with dark chocolate, panforte, olives and spice. Opulent yet savoury, with fine, sandy tannins and slow, spicy fade.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Two Hands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41401120620587,"sku":"2023 Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023TwoHandsGnarlyDudesShiraz.webp?v=1743381653"},{"product_id":"2023-dandelion-lionheart-of-the-barossa-shiraz","title":"2023 Dandelion Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"302\" class=\"\"\u003eLionheart is Barossa Shiraz with its boots off - hearty, generous, and not trying to be anything fancy. Sourced from old vines that have been hanging on for over a century, this is a wine that’s all about flavour and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"656\" class=\"\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage is packed with dark plum, blackberry, and a little hint of spice, wrapped in soft tannins and a touch of oak that adds just enough polish without taking away its easygoing charm. It’s made the old-school way - hand-picked, wild-fermented, basket-pressed - but the end result is straightforward and delicious, not overworked or showy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"866\" class=\"\"\u003eThis is the kind of Shiraz you crack open midweek or bring to a barbecue, knowing it’ll keep everyone happy. Sure, it’ll age for a few years, but honestly, it’s made to be enjoyed now, with zero overthinking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dandelion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41422857273387,"sku":"2023 Dandelion Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023DandelionLionheartoftheBarossaShiraz.png?v=1746415578"},{"product_id":"2024-cirillo-single-vineyard-shiraz","title":"2024 Cirillo Single Vineyard Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from grapes sourced from high quality Barossa vineyard, winemaker Marco Cirillo's 2023 Single Vineyard Shiraz is serious value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing open fermentation, natural yeast, and basket pressing, the wine matures for 10 months in seasoned French and American oak. Aromas of cocoa, mint, and blackcurrant, with a soft and juicy mid-weight palate awash with black and blue fruits. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a delicious entry point to Barossa Valley Shiraz and another bargain from this much-loved artisan producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Cirillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41460490076203,"sku":"2024 Cirillo Single Vineyard Shiraz","price":28.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/CirillloShiraz_700x_8c389976-0ff4-41d3-9a10-4e5f98379f4c.png?v=1746422036"},{"product_id":"2023-kalleske-zeitgeist-shiraz","title":"2024 Kalleske Zeitgeist Shiraz","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"385\" class=\"\"\u003eZeitgeist is Kalleske’s purest snapshot of a Barossa vintage - picked early, bottled young, and entirely untouched by oak or additives beyond a small hit of sulphur. 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It’s about drinking while it’s electric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"954\" class=\"\"\u003eFor those after a more immediate, unadorned take on the Barossa’s most famous grape - one that still carries the signature of place but with none of the heaviness - Zeitgeist is your bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalleske","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41480944779307,"sku":"2024 Kalleske Zeitgeist Shiraz","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024KalleskeZeitgeistShiraz.webp?v=1747285456"},{"product_id":"2023-kalleske-moppa-shiraz","title":"2023 Kalleske Moppa Shiraz","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eKalleske’s Moppa Shiraz is a proper expression of its namesake patch of Barossa dirt - organic, expressive, and deeply rooted in family history. The fruit comes from ten Shiraz blocks on the Kalleske estate at Moppa, including vines planted as early as 1961. A small portion of Petit Verdot and Viognier is blended in to add energy and aromatic lift, but it’s Shiraz that leads the charge here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"706\" data-start=\"394\"\u003eThis is bold and generous, as you’d expect from the Barossa, but what sets it apart is its balance. The fruit is plush but not overdone, the tannins are firm but measured, and there’s just enough oak to bring it all into focus. It’s the kind of wine that wears its richness with ease - powerful, yes, but grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"708\"\u003eCertified organic and biodynamic, grown and made entirely on the family’s Greenock property, this is Shiraz with both heritage and edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Plum conserve, blueberry, boysenberry, spice, cola, licorice, dark chocolate, fruitcake and tapenade… Full bodied and pure with powdery tannins and plush dark fruits on the finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Kalleske","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41480949694507,"sku":"2023 Kalleske Moppa Shiraz","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023KalleskeMoppaShiraz.webp?v=1747285602"},{"product_id":"2022-kalleske-greenock-shiraz","title":"2022 Kalleske Greenock Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Greenock Shiraz is classic Kalleske - deep, dark and proudly Barossan, but with the kind of polish and care you get from a family that’s been farming the same land for over 150 years. It comes from a single vineyard on their certified organic and biodynamic estate in Greenock, using cuttings that trace back to vines planted in the late 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage marked 21 years since Kalleske’s first official vintage, and this release feels like a celebration. It’s generous and structured without being over the top. There’s plenty of dark fruit, a good hit of spice, and a firm, earthy backbone from 14 months in both French and American oak. Everything here is done on site - grown, made, matured - by the Kalleske family, and you can taste the continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a rich, layered Shiraz that hits all the right notes for fans of serious Barossa reds, but it’s also composed and balanced enough to go the distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Vivid colour and vibrant freshness… Clean tilled soil, raspberry, redcurrant, wild sage, blackberry, and a funky vineyard-floor edge… Earthy vitality, plump palate, and rich plummy persistence. Drink 2024–2040.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Decanter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Kalleske","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41480951693355,"sku":"2022 Kalleske Greenock Shiraz","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022KalleskeGreenockShiraz.webp?v=1747285710"},{"product_id":"2022-pirathon-blue-shiraz","title":"2022 Pirathon Blue Shiraz","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"327\" class=\"\"\u003ePirathon’s Blue label punches way above its price tag. It’s a barrel selection from top vineyard sites across the north-western Barossa — the kind of Shiraz that usually costs a whole lot more. Rich, dark-fruited and generous without tipping into overkill, this is classic Barossa with a bit of polish and balance baked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"662\" class=\"\"\u003eFermented in open vats and matured in mostly French oak for 18 months (including a handful of new barrels), it’s a proper, hands-on, small-batch red at a price that feels a bit old-school. The fruit’s the star here — ripe, bold and satisfying — but the tannins and oak are handled smartly so it still feels fresh and well-structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"839\" class=\"\"\u003e2022 was a lower-yielding, high-quality vintage, which means more concentration and intensity in the glass. You’d be hard-pressed to find more Barossa bang-for-buck than this.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pirathon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41480953528363,"sku":"2022 Pirathon Blue Shiraz","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022PirathonBlueShiraz_8cd27c91-2973-4267-804c-54de972c86e9.webp?v=1748504179"},{"product_id":"2022-kaesler-reach-for-the-sky-shiraz","title":"2022 Kaesler Reach for the Sky Shiraz","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"415\" class=\"\"\u003eThis is classic Barossa Shiraz, just done with a slightly lighter hand. Big on flavour, but not overdone. The fruit’s all estate-grown, picked ripe, then matured in older French oak to keep things smooth without drowning it in wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"708\" class=\"\"\u003eThe 2022 is full of dark fruit, some spice, and that soft Barossa texture you expect - but there’s also a bit of freshness and shape, which keeps it from feeling too heavy. It’s not trying to be flashy or fancy, just solid, good-drinking Shiraz from a producer that knows what they’re doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"854\" class=\"\"\u003eNo need to wait years on this one - it’s ready to go now, with or without food. A straight-up, tasty red that delivers exactly what it promises.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaesler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41845045166123,"sku":"2022 Kaesler Reach for the Sky Shiraz","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022KaeslerReachfortheSkyShiraz.png?v=1750656845"},{"product_id":"2021-kaesler-the-bogan-shiraz","title":"2021 Kaesler The Bogan Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is Kaesler’s most loved wine for a reason. The Bogan is unapologetically Barossa - dark, dense and loaded with flavour - but it’s also made with care, so the power’s backed by balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes off old vines in Marananga and Nuriootpa, with some blocks pushing 120 years. It’s fermented in open top fermenters, basket pressed, then aged in a mix of French and American oak. There’s no cutting corners here — just proper old-school Shiraz made with real attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage was a good one, and it shows. There’s heaps of dark fruit, chocolate, spice, the works - but the oak’s well tucked in, and there’s enough structure to hold it all together. It’s big, sure, but not clumsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne for lovers of the classic Barossa style - bold, rich, and built to last, but drinking well now if you like your reds plush and full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich in dark berry fruits, spices, violets and earthen depth... clarity, balance and a savoury shape replace the pure horsepower of old.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mocha, coffee beans, cocoa powder, spices and blackberries... immaculately integrated oak and knife-edge balance with a long, supple finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ken Gargett (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Toasty and minty with hazelnuts, blackberry pie and dark chocolate... luscious mix with a spiced rum note and an elegant frame of richness.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Coffee and charred meats with berry compote... firm yet fine tannins and a lick of salty licorice. Needs time to reveal full potential.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gabrielle Poy (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Kaesler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41845046181931,"sku":"2021 Kaesler The Bogan Shiraz","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021KaeslerTheBoganShiraz.png?v=1750656919"},{"product_id":"2022-kaesler-old-vine-shiraz","title":"2022 Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaesler’s Old Vine Shiraz is a Barossa classic - big, bold and built from some of the region’s oldest plantings. The vines are all 40+ years old, with some well over 100, giving naturally low yields and concentrated fruit. It’s everything you’d expect from proper old vine Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage delivers on that promise - dense black fruit, warm spice, and that plush, velvety texture that comes from both vine age and time in oak. It’s matured in a mix of French and American barrels, giving it plenty of depth but without going overboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine that knows what it is. No tricks, no trend-chasing - just a full-bodied, finely built Barossa red with serious staying power. Classic stuff, done right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Red fruit on the outside, concentrated black fruit on the inside... cherry blossom, hazelnut oak, rose petal, and earthy iodine tannins create an ethereal, umami-rich wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dark and red plum fruits, creamy oak, spice and dark chocolate... elegant flow and fine, sandy tannins finishing long and savoury.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Chocolate and plummy black fruits, fine bony tannins and charry oak... a most refined example of Barossa Shiraz.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Blood plums, dark cherries, licorice and sweet spice... full-bodied, creamy, with firmly framed tannins and a refined finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e- JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Satsuma plum, blackberry, cocoa powder and dried herbs... dark fruited and firm with grainy tannins and vibrant acidity.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Aaron Brasher (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Kaesler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41845046902827,"sku":"2022 Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022KaeslerOldVineShiraz.png?v=1750657051"},{"product_id":"2021-kaesler-old-bastard-shiraz","title":"2021 Kaesler Old Bastard Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is Kaesler’s top dog - made from some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the Barossa, planted back in 1893. It’s always a big wine, and the 2021 vintage is no exception, but there’s polish here too. It’s rich and concentrated, sure, but with the structure and detail to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit’s hand-picked and handled with care - open ferments, basket pressing, and ageing in quality French oak. Every part of the process is geared towards letting those old vines do their thing. And they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it’s full throttle - black fruit, spice, chocolate, a bit of liquorice, all rolled up in fine-grained tannin and serious length. It’s not subtle, but it’s not messy either. Just powerful, age-worthy Shiraz from one of the Barossa’s most iconic sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink it now if you want to see it flex, or cellar it for a decade-plus if you’ve got the patience. Either way, it’s a proper statement wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Perfumed cherry and plummy notes with earthy undertones and creamy chocolate... extraordinary intensity with an effortless, light touch.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ray Jordan (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Blue fruit, vanilla bean, star anise and cherry wood smoke... velvety texture, graphite tannins and electric complexity with a long future.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Blackberry, plum, pressed flowers and panforte... full-bodied with loose-knit grace, powdery tannins and a long, true finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Blackberries, mocha, violets and spices... creamy, generous palate with good tension and balance.\"\u003cbr\u003e- JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mulberry, dried herbs, boysenberry and spice... bold, concentrated flavour with bitter chocolate and cranberry-like acid crunch.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Aaron Brasher (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Kaesler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41845047656491,"sku":"2021 Kaesler Old Bastard Shiraz","price":325.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021KaeslerOldBastardShiraz.png?v=1750657271"},{"product_id":"2023-torzi-matthews-schist-rock-shiraz","title":"2023 Torzi Matthews Schist Rock Shiraz","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"459\" class=\"\"\u003eThis is classic Dom Torzi - straight-shooting Shiraz from cool-climate Eden Valley, made with care but never overworked. The 2023 comes off a single vineyard at Mt McKenzie, grown on schist-laced soils and farmed the old-fashioned way: low yields, compost, no nonsense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"751\" class=\"\"\u003eIt’s essentially the younger sibling to the Frost Dodger Shiraz, using the same fruit (minus the dried portion), aged in ex-Frost Dodger barrels with a splash of new French oak. Fermented wild in open vats with a bit of whole bunch, basket pressed, and bottled without fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1036\" class=\"\"\u003eThe result? Bold Barossa flavour with Eden Valley lift. Dark fruit, spice, and just the right amount of richness - nothing over the top. The tannins are soft, the palate’s full, and it all finishes clean. No tricks, just a solid, great-value Shiraz that overdelivers year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cherry, plum, a little nutty, herb and dried flower perfume, brown spices... a juicy nutty finish of good length.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Torzi Matthews","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41852391620651,"sku":"2023 Torzi Matthews Schist Rock Shiraz","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023TorziMatthewsSchistRockShiraz.png?v=1751528240"},{"product_id":"2024-torzi-matthews-francesca-grillo-syrah","title":"2024 Torzi Matthews Francesca Grillo Syrah","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"437\" class=\"\"\u003eNamed for Dom Torzi’s mum, this is Syrah with heart - fragrant, mid-weight, and made with care from 90-year-old vines in Angaston. The vineyard sits high on ironstone and limestone soils, dry-grown and low yielding, producing concentrated but balanced fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"618\" class=\"\"\u003eIt’s all done gently: hand-picked, a bit of whole bunch, wild fermented in open vats, basket pressed, then aged in seasoned French oak. No new wood, no filtration, nothing flashy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"795\" class=\"\"\u003eThe 2024 is plush but measured - floral up front, dark fruited underneath, with fine tannins and a savoury edge. Medium-bodied, layered, and easy to like without being simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"940\" class=\"\"\u003eIt’s a thoughtful, quietly expressive Syrah that shows just how dialled-in Dom’s winemaking has become. Great drinking now, but no rush either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Meaty and spicy, black olive, blackberry and black cherry... ripe dark cherry, orange peel and liquorice.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Torzi Matthews","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41852393160747,"sku":"2024 Torzi Matthews Francesca Grillo Syrah","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024TorziMatthewsFrancescaGrilloSyrah.png?v=1751528232"},{"product_id":"2024-agricola-flaxman-valley-shiraz","title":"2024 Agricola Flaxman Valley Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe home wine of sorts for Callum, the Flaxman Shiraz is sourced from two vineyards: his family's old-vine home block which is over 100 years-old, and their neighbours stunning steep hillside vineyard next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving an intimate, lifetime of knowledge of these two vineyards is clearly evident in the deftness of this wine. So light on its feet, and a truly unique expression of Eden Valley Shiraz. Really though, this is more Syrah than Shiraz, in the Australian understanding of the stylistic differences. Black pepper, olive tapenade, with a salinity, all dancing on top of cool black fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFar out, this wine is just so damn sexy, everything about it screams drink me, drink me now. So sexy it hurts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"These are quite something, the 2024s a cavalcade of charisma and personality, yet finesse and a showcase of high-res tannin. “How do they make it so cheap, son?”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn experience of subtleness, which is a strange thing to say for Barossa shiraz; this is so compelling.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Agricola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41882434633771,"sku":"2024 Agricola Flaxman Valley Shiraz","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023AgricolaFlaxmanValleyShiraz_2_9a155ea7-0ae8-4595-9ae4-a685e44950fa.webp?v=1753331673"},{"product_id":"2024-agricola-ebenezer-shiraz","title":"2024 Agricola Ebenezer Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eSourced solely from the Hoffmann’s vineyards in Ebenezer, Callum Powell isn’t joking around with his fruit sources for his young Agricola label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hoffman family have been farming their land since the 1850’s, and their fruit is some of the most prized in the Barossa, supplying a bevy of cult producers in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine has classic regional character; powerful, dense and full of intensity, yet showcases a lighter, lower alcohol side of the Barossa, and still, with a powerful tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a fine acid-line, brightness and energy, alongside classic Ebenezer boldness and black fruit, this is a gun Shiraz for the modern consumer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Phwoar ... this is an Ebenezer-born shiraz that has considerable heft and power, while retaining a cadence and line that brings clarity and detail to its form. Yeah, sign me up for that.\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Agricola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41882435682347,"sku":"2024 Agricola Ebenezer Shiraz","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023AgricolaEbenezerShiraz_2_2e041121-9920-488b-ab02-06c27f0680e0.webp?v=1753331679"},{"product_id":"2024-agricola-k-sands-shiraz","title":"2024 Agricola K' Sands Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow one of the most important vineyards in the Agricola solar system, with the 'Ancient' Asbroek vines planted over a century and a half ago in the sands of Kalimna finding their way into the deft hands of Callum Powell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of these stunning expressions of Barossa Shiraz from Powell come with a distinct accent. In the case of this cuvee, that accent is deep and throaty. It's enriching, warming Barossa Shiraz with balance kept square in the cross hairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark fruit, oceans of tannin and tremendous depth of flavour, this is a bold but beautiful look at the history of the Barossa as seen through the eyes of the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eShake the hand of the future because here it is. This Barossa Valley shiraz is just, simply, wildly good. I could taste a million big company wines and no matter how good they are, collectively they wouldn’t generate as much excitement as this single hand-crafted wine. It’s just duck’s guts territory. It’s cool, it’s fleshy, it’s dark, it’s meaty, it’s awash with peppercorns, undergrowth and nuts and yet the core is intense and, damn it, blackberried. All of this is without even mentioning the tannin, which finishes the wine but still manages to be rock star lead. We’re into licking stones and moss-covered woods. The Barossa and its old vines are treasures of the world. Drink this and know.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Agricola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41882437615659,"sku":"2024 Agricola K' Sands Shiraz","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023AgricolaK_SandsShiraz_2_f64bae4d-e4f6-4036-a0af-1efe4ea44ccf.webp?v=1753331685"},{"product_id":"2024-agricola-helen-shiraz","title":"2024 Agricola Helen Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Helen is Callum Powell’s tribute to his grandmother, named in her memory and labelled with one of her paintings from the ’90s. It’s a blend of Flaxman Valley and Ebenezer Shiraz - two sites that bring very different things to the table, but come together neatly here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe season was dry, but the mild harvest meant the fruit had time to ripen slowly. That shows in the wine. It’s compact and flavourful, not heavy. Red and blue fruits lead, with some darker edges - think mulberry, black cherry, and a bit of liquorice and spice. There’s a fine grain to the tannin, and the acidity keeps things moving. You get a nice balance of structure and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallum’s kept the oak light - most of it older - and a portion saw time in concrete to hold onto that clarity. It drinks well now with a bit of air, but it’ll reward time too. Just 893 bottles made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is sumptuous and satisfying. A haze to texture, a sheath of fine, silty tannin, a sense of coolness and richness, curiously meshed, red fruits, blue fruits, then choc-liquorice, some smoked paprika, charry spice, and a flourish of inky mulberry and salted liquorice to finish. Dried leaves, turned earth, brambles, a bit of bit tongue bloodiness also make landfall. A touch of cedar and clove too, plus some grip from those characters. Lots on. Lots! There’s a sense of levity to this wine, it lifts and lifts, that swish to texture is loose and pleasing. Much charm.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Agricola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41882438664235,"sku":"2024 Agricola Helen Shiraz","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024AgricolaHelenShiraz.png?v=1757312021"},{"product_id":"2022-sons-of-eden-zephyrus-barossa-shiraz","title":"2022 Sons of Eden Zephyrus Barossa Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eYet another home run from the clever fellas at Sons of Eden. Lovers of big, bold Shiraz, look no further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ancient Greek mythology, Zephyrus was the God of the west wind. The westerly wind is key to the warmer climate of the Barossa, allowing a cool change in the afternoons to extend the ripening period of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZephyrus is a blend of fruit from different vineyards across both the Barossa \u0026amp; Eden Valleys. 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The name and the packaging are a nod to Phase Three's scrappy start in the Barossa, where the family started their wine journey on a shoestring budget. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea for the wine is simple – take fruit from some of the Barossa and Eden Valley’s best old sites and blend them into something that feels both powerful and finely cut. In 2024 that meant just four barrels, gravity transferred together and bottled without fining or filtration. Only 1,250 bottles made – the smallest run so far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sites read like a roll call of the Valley: Hoffmann’s Wolf Block, Vinegarden (planted in 1895), Burley Hillside, Wilton Hill “Old Gold Field Block” and the “Old Musty” block, where century-old Cabernet vines were grafted to Shiraz years ago. 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It's a cracking release for this label; nuanced and lithe with plenty of cellaring upside.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Phase Three Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42161864441899,"sku":"2024 Phase Three Wines Dero Syrah","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024PhaseThreeWinesDeroSyrah_adddbb6c-63ca-464a-8bff-42f6fdfb1ef9.png?v=1759459383"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/barossa-valley-shiraz.oembed?page=3","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}