{"title":"Shiraz Red Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eShiraz holds a special place in the hearts of Australian wine lovers, as it's the variety that put Australia on the global wine map. As a wine buyer in Australia, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/shiraz\" title=\"Shiraz Red Wines\"\u003eShiraz\u003c\/a\u003e offers an incredible range of styles and expressions, each reflecting the diverse terroirs across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyles ranging from powerful, full-bodied wines of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/barossa-valley-shiraz\" title=\"Barossa Valley Shiraz\"\u003eBarossa Valley\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/mclaren-vale-shiraz\" title=\"McLaren Vale Shiraz\"\u003eMcLaren Vale \u003c\/a\u003eto more refined, medium-bodied expressions coming out of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/canberra-shiraz\" title=\"Canberra Shiraz\"\u003eCanberra\u003c\/a\u003e region in NSW or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/adelaide-hills-shiraz\" title=\"Adelaide Hills Shiraz\"\u003eAdelaide Hills\u003c\/a\u003e. New emerging regions like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/heathcote-red-wines\" title=\"Heathcote Red Wines\"\u003eHeathcote\u003c\/a\u003e (Victoria) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/great-southern-red-wines\" title=\"Great Southern Red Wines\"\u003eGreat Southern\u003c\/a\u003e are adding yet more exiting expressions of this incredibly versatile variety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond Australia \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/new-zealand-syrah\" title=\"New Zealand Syrah\"\u003eNew Zealand, Syrah\u003c\/a\u003e (as it's known there) is gaining recognition, particularly from regions like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/hawkes-bay-wines\" title=\"Hawkes Bay Red Wines\"\u003eHawke’s Bay\u003c\/a\u003e, which produces wines with a lighter, more elegant profile, often with floral and peppery characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast, but of course not least, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/rhone-valley-shiraz\" title=\"Rhone Valley Shiraz\"\u003eRhône Valley\u003c\/a\u003e in France has historically set the standard for this grape producing wines of wondeful complexity which are often more structured and savoury than New World counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatility means there’s a Shiraz for every occasion—whether you’re looking for a robust wine to pair with a hearty steak, or a more delicate option to enjoy on its own or with lighter fare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePopular Shiraz Regions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/barossa-valley-red-wines\" title=\"Barossa Valley Red Wines\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarossa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/mclaren-vale-shiraz\" title=\"McLaren Vale Shiraz\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren Vale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/canberra-shiraz\" title=\"Canberra Shiraz\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanberra Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/hunter-valley-shiraz\" title=\"Hunter Valley Shiraz\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHunter Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/adelaide-hills-shiraz\" title=\"Adelaide Hills Shiraz\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdelaide Hills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/rhone-valley-shiraz\" title=\"Rhone Valley Shiraz\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhône Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePopular Brands:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/spinifex\" title=\"Spinifex\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpinifex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/yangarra\" title=\"Yangarra\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYangarra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/torzi-matthews\" title=\"Torzi Matthews\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorzi Matthews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/shaw-smith\" title=\"Shaw + Smith\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaw + Smitth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/ravensworth\" title=\"Ravensworth\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRavensworth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/bondar\" title=\"Bondar\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBondar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nv-jilly-wine-co-white-wolf-of-cumbria-red","title":"NV Jilly Wine Co. White Wolf of Cumbria Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe White Wolf of Cumbria Red is a Jared Dixon's all-purpose red blend built from Merlot, Shiraz and Tannat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe three varieties were harvested across three different seasons. The Shiraz and Merlot were picked in 2018 and 2019 and blended with the small Tanat portion from 2017. It fits right in the modern, juicy red wine category. Jam packed with sweet blue fruit and spice - it's hard to see anyone not liking this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the smooth and supple drinkability of medium-bodied Merlot taking centre stage, this is a creatively conceived crowd pleaser for all occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jilly Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33097633169451,"sku":"NV Jilly Wine Co. White Wolf of Cumbria Red","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/NV_Jilly_Wines_White_Wolf_of_Cumbria_Red.png?v=1612146478"},{"product_id":"2019-marius-simpatico-shiraz","title":"2019 Marius Simpatico Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Simpatico is sourced from the Shiraz vines on the outer perimeter of the Marius vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically, the Simpatico will drink a little younger than the more hefty Symphony cuvee. It's a slightly racier, more streamlined iteration of Shiraz, with spice and a crunchiness a feature alongside the emphatic density that singles out the Shiraz wines from this unique site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wine of great character and offers incredible value for money. Only a small amount is available such is the ferverish hunger for Roger Pike's wines. To get a taste of Marius, there is no better place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marius","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39438358446123,"sku":"2019 Marius Simpatico Shiraz","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/MariusSimpaticoShiraz.png?v=1630643781"},{"product_id":"2019-marius-symphony-shiraz","title":"2019 Marius Symphony Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Symphony is the finest, richest, most powerful Shiraz from the middle section of the Marius vineyard in McLaren Vale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine shows imperious strength. It's the kind of wine that booms out across the room thumping its fist, loudly proclaiming its place of origin. The rare red gravels on the Marius vineyard impart a quality to the grapes like no other site in Australia. Owner\/proprietor Roger Pike does is coaxes this individual character into the glass with a deft touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a wine that is going to look brilliant in 20+ years, this remarkable wine should be on your list for a number of reasons - not least of which is the incredible value it offers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marius","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39438358478891,"sku":"2019 Marius Symphony Shiraz","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/MariusSymphonyShiraz.png?v=1630639783"},{"product_id":"2020-alkina-kin-birdsong-shiraz","title":"2020 Alkina Kin Birdsong Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe cooler, gentler expression of Alkina Shiraz, a blend of both clay and schisty soil plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium more than full-bodied ,with lifted aromas of mulberry, plum and spice, backed up by an autumnal, earthy note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic and biodynamic fruit go into a really well-made and easily digestable Barossa red.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alkina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39527970406443,"sku":"2020 Alkina Kin Birdsong Shiraz","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/2020AlkinaKinBirdsongShiraz.png?v=1637278936"},{"product_id":"2019-jamsheed-wandin-syrah","title":"2019 Jamsheed Wandin Syrah","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Wandin Syrah is a sensational addition to the JAmsheed range of single site Syrahs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is at Wandin East in the Yarra Valley and is organically farmed and sits atop grey loam soils streaked with volcanic clay. The cooler Yarra Valley climate provides a stark contrast to Gary's other prized Syrah vineyards, with this wine all about pepper, spice and elegant structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a real treat and a fine example of why the Yarra makes some of the finest cool climate Syrahs in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jamsheed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39567577153579,"sku":"2019 Jamsheed Wandin Syrah","price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/2018JamsheedWandinSyrah_92b34100-c7ab-4a54-8b35-5275e9684d73.png?v=1636597051"},{"product_id":"2019-clos-de-la-bonnette-damas-pourpre-cote-rotie","title":"2019 Clos de la Bonnette Damas Pourpre Cote Rotie","description":"\u003cp\u003eSyrah is at home in the Northern Rhone Valley of France, and the Cote Rotie, in particular, is renowned for producing some beautiful, ripe expressions of the grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Clos de la Bonnette Damas Pourpre (meaning \"crimson damask\", a type of fabric) comes from a 0.4ha parcel planted in the 1990s in the Coteau de Tupin vineyard in Ampuis, situated near the town of Vienne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing fermentation with natural yeasts, the wine is matured in five-year-old casks for 22 months. It is full of dark and red fruit aromas which carry onto the palate, as well as spice. The silky texture and long finish result in a truly delightful wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clos de la Bonnette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39646299815979,"sku":"2019 Clos de la Bonnette Damas Pourpre Cote Rotie","price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/2019ClosdelaBonnetteDamasPourpeCoteRotie.png?v=1639522777"},{"product_id":"2021-kenny-wines-auburn-shiraz","title":"2021 Kenny Wines Auburn Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the purchase of a run-down vineyard in 2020, Victoria and Andrew Kenny were able to start realising their dream, and produce wines with a specific vision in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Shiraz is the fruit of that labour. Organically farmed with biological principles as well, they aim to grow pure expressive fruit, and showcase it in their wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Floral, spicy, with exotic plumy notes, this is such a vibrant Shiraz, and while distinctly Clare, is also a breath of fresh air for this regional, bright fresh and beautifully unadorned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenny Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39872383680555,"sku":"2021 Kenny Wines Auburn Shiraz","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/2021KennyWinesShiraz.png?v=1647564130"},{"product_id":"2019-comyns-co-reserve-shiraz-pinot-noir","title":"2019 Comyns \u0026 Co. 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Hunter Valley Shiraz in all its glory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Comyns \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39986466553899,"sku":"2019 Comyns \u0026 Co. Reserve Shiraz","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/2019Comyns_CoReserveShiraz.png?v=1649648119"},{"product_id":"standish-wine-co-shiraz-masterclass-pack","title":"Standish Wine Co. 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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. 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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%. 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Dark fruit, spicy, cedary oak just a bit player, the shapely detailed tannins, the fine acidity and the overall feel of this wine are all remarkable.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Nick O'Leary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40829665869867,"sku":"2022 Nick O'Leary Wines Heywood Shiraz","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/ProductImageCutOut-2021-06-28T140347.212_700x_700x_2ca3a581-1e37-47ff-9651-8ec32c25df4e.png?v=1689046539"},{"product_id":"icons-of-shiraz-pack","title":"Icons of Shiraz Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis carefully curated collection of Shiraz is designed to give you six of the very best expressions of Australian Shiraz, from six of the finest producers in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom rarely seen gems in Tyrrell's 4 Acres and Sami Odi, to South Australian modern icons in Standish Schubert Theorem and Yangarra Ironheart, to all-conquering cool climate masterclasses in Clonakilla and Yarra Yering, this pack is the ultimate Australian Shiraz collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's not a Shiraz collector alive who wouldn't be thrilled with this pack. These are legendary, iconic wines that will take pride of place in any serious cellar. Just a handful of packs available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Tyrrell's Sacred Sites 4 Acres Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Sami-Odi Hoffmann Dallwitz Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Standish Wine Co The Schubert Theorem Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Yangarra Ironheart Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Tyrrell's Sacred Sites 4 Acres Shiraz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Sacred Sites 4 Acres Shiraz is one of the rarest and most revered wines in the Tyrrell’s stable – a single-block Shiraz from vines planted in 1879, dry-grown and still going strong almost a century and a half later. This tiny vineyard, less than two hectares in size, consistently produces some of the Hunter’s most hauntingly beautiful reds, and the 2023 vintage is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s classic Hunter in scale – mid-weight, savoury, and incredibly detailed – but the depth and nuance here go well beyond expectations. Cool vintage conditions gave the wine an extra layer of finesse: lifted red fruits, black tea, graphite and fine spice, all carried on a line of chalky tannin and subtle, old-oak polish. The winemaking is deliberately hands-off, letting these historic vines speak in full voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a handful of bottles are made each year, and they rarely leave the country. For those who love Hunter Shiraz – or simply collect Australia’s most iconic old-vine wines – this is as close to sacred ground as it gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBoysenberry, ripe raspberry, violet, cracked pepper is a thing, albeit that very aromatic sort of black pepper that you get from Italy (strange thing to say, I know, though someone has to get me some more of that from Roscioli soon or I may snap). Medium-bodied, purple fruit and raspberry, has a quiet grip of tannin, deep and ferrous and spicy too, with exceptional length of flavour. It’s 4 acres from a great vintage. What more needs to be said?\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-tyrrells-sacred-sites-4-acres-shiraz\" title=\"2023 Tyrrell's Sacred Sites 4 Acres Shiraz\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Sami-Odi Hoffmann Dallwitz Syrah\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Fraser McKinley's finest expression of Shiraz from the Hoffmann family's oldest vines on their Dallwitz vineyard. The vines on this historic site were planted between 1888 and 1912.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final blend is comprised of some 18 barrels. Here, Fraser is looking for his most eloquent expression of this great site with every vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's rich, it's bountiful, it's made in limited supply. The perfect wine for the Barossa collector who has it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It's concentrated and presents with impressive fruit density, but there's a beautiful energy and freshness to its form. As always, the fruit is pure and perfectly poised; black cherry, blackberry, boysenberry and blue fruits. The cut of spice is deep and exotic, floral flecks and raspberry pip lift, a glimpse of dried herbs, dried meats and violets in the rear-view mirror with an earthen overtone with compact, powdery tannins as the wine fades out. Superb.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-sami-odi-hoffmann-dallwitz-syrah\" title=\"2023 Sami-Odi Hoffmann Dallwitz Syrah\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier is a wine that continues to redefine Australian Shiraz. Inspired by the greats of Côte-Rôtie, this is cool-climate winemaking at its most elegant and precise. It's a wine with a serious pedigree that Australia should be proud of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage 2023 wasn’t without its challenges—cool, wet spring conditions had the vines dragging their feet, leaving winemakers wondering if ripeness would ever come. But when it did, the fruit was harvested in pristine condition, delivering a wine that is a pure reflection of Clonakilla’s vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, it’s an aromatic explosion—lifted floral notes, black pepper, and that signature Viognier perfume weaving through the dark, spicy fruit. The palate is where it truly shines: fine, tightly-knit tannins, a wonderful savoury edge, and layers of blackberry, plum, and earthy complexity. It’s lithe and refined but with an underlying power that promises serious ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2023 release is quintessential Clonakilla—regal, composed, and utterly captivating. If you’re already a fan, you’ll find all the hallmarks that have made this one of Australia’s most collectable wines. If you’re new to the fold, you’re in for a masterclass in how Shiraz Viognier should be done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Put simply, this is one of Australia’s greatest wines, year after year, and one of only a handful that can be reliably called world class, without hesitation... Virtuoso winemaking resulting in a masterpiece.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ken Gargett (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A glorious shiraz viognier of exquisite detail and harmony. Super-fine, granitic-mineral tannins trace a magnificent finish and confirm a Clonakilla for the ages. A worthy joint winner of my Shiraz of the Year.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There can be no question that Tim Kirk’s Murambateman masterwork is one of Australia’s most important wines, and this latest release builds on the legacy of previous vintages and elevates it even more.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Nick Ryan (The Weekend Australian)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-clonakilla-shiraz-viognier\" title=\"2023 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Standish Wine Co The Schubert Theorem Shiraz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatience was the name of the game for the 2023 Barossa harvest - rain at the wrong time, picking stretching out longer than usual, and plenty of nail-biting decisions. But for The Schubert Theorem, that patience has paid off handsomely. Dan Standish knows this vineyard inside out. He spent eight years figuring out its quirks before he even bottled the first vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year’s Schubert feels deeper, a little more brooding, with a savoury edge that keeps it honest. There’s that trademark marine note, a salty, iodine thread that weaves through the dense black and blue fruits. Think mulberry compote, a hint of graphite, maybe a whiff of nori if you’re paying attention. The tannins are silky but firm enough to keep everything in line, and the acidity’s got a lovely lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn epic Schubert, maybe not the full throttle power of some warmer years but it maybe the most elegant rendition of this cuvee yet from Dan. Compelling wine, really about as good as Barossa Shiraz gets, from our point of view. You know is going to age beautifully but geez, it's going to be hard to leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 The Schubert Theorem Shiraz is a gorgeous wine. It is silky, inky, pure, black as the ace of spades and long through the finish... It has rose petals, detail and delicacy, power and precision... The ancient terroir of the Barossa is writ large in these wines. It is striking.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The purest of plum, black cherry and blueberry fruits stretch impossibly long on the palate... smooth tannins, spice and texture compose a kinetic, graceful wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-standish-wine-co-the-schubert-theorem-shiraz\" title=\"2023 Standish Wine Co The Schubert Theorem Shiraz\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderhill is the more extroverted sibling in the Yarra Yering Shiraz family - generous, expressive and disarmingly drinkable from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from a single block planted by Dr. Bailey Carrodus in 1973, this eight-acre patch at the western edge of the estate delivers Shiraz with muscle and charm in equal measure. Where Dry Red No. 2 broods, Underhill beams - showing plush dark fruits, cracked pepper, lavender and a whiff of smoked meats, all wrapped up in a supple, silken frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Sarah Crowe gives this wine a mix of whole bunch and whole berry ferments, time in both large format oak and seasoned puncheons, and a deft handling of tannin that keeps everything in check without dampening the wine’s natural swagger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicious now, especially with a decant, but will cruise gracefully through the next 10–15 years if you can hold off. A benchmark cool-climate Shiraz, straight from one of Australia’s greatest sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a glorious shiraz, bursting with life and what will surely be a 40-year life span, so perfectly framed and balanced are its black cherry and blackberry fruit duo, tannins obediently bending the knee to the fruit.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy Winner (The Angelo Puglisi Grand Champion Wine of Show)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoyal Qld Wine Awards 2024\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy Winner (Best Red Table Wine of Show)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoyal Qld Wine Awards 2024\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy Winner (Beast Shiraz Wine of Show)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoyal Qld Wine Awards 2024\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrophy (Best Victorian Shiraz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2023 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-yarra-yering-underhill-shiraz\" title=\"2022 Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Yangarra Ironheart Shiraz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ironheart Shiraz is a blend of the best barrels from the most profound block of Shiraz on the biodynamically farmed Yangarra Estate in McLaren Vale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlock 15, the most distinctive of the twelve blocks of Shiraz on the Yangarra vineyard, yields Shiraz fruit of immense concentration and complexity. The wine has an easy power and authority, a commanding presence and a wine built for great things in coming decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is rich yet balanced, the viticultural team at Yangarra mustering the regional concentration and stature of their hero variety whilst maintaining freshness and purity at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig but beautiful is the message. A benchmark example of Shiraz from this region and now one of the most collectable in all of South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A ready appeal not always seen at this stage… needs a little time to be its best, but it’s a superb release.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Powerfully expressive core… significant underlying tension as it tightens up on the long, enthralling close.\"\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\"Builds and builds to a crescendo… prodigious length, harmony long and lingering with a drying flourish.\"\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\"Well balanced and structured… very serious.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (JamesSuckling.com)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-yangarra-ironheart-shiraz\" title=\"2022 Yangarra Ironheart Shiraz\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Different Drop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40841840918571,"sku":"Icons of Shiraz Pack","price":899.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/IconsofShirazPack_4157b62d-6ed1-4f61-98bb-33d44eaf0da3.png?v=1754631753"},{"product_id":"2023-dormilona-tinto","title":"2023 Dormilona Tinto","description":"\u003cp\u003eJo Perry continues her quest to make exciting, organically farmed, naturally made Margaret River wines, and this is a terrific introduction.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDon't be fooled by the name 'Tinto' - this is Margaret River Shiraz, but not like we know it...\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMargaret River Shiraz has at times struggled for its own identity, but this is a style we love to see. Somewhat of a 'nouveau' release, it's medium-bodied at most, full of vibrant fruit and spice and good, firm structure.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% whole bunch, 100% whole berry ferment, 100% deliciousness.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's interesting, it's approachable, it's colourful, and it's a bit of a no-brainer, to be honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dormilona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40869102321707,"sku":"2023 Dormilona Tinto","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/DormilonaTinto_697x_0cce52dd-4ba4-4b9e-a280-b94f69c21b0d.png?v=1693450120"},{"product_id":"2021-thousand-candles-gathering-field-shiraz-malbec","title":"2021 Thousand Candles Gathering Field Shiraz Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003eStu Proud's Thousand Candles vineyard is such a unique site within the Yarra Valley where varieties like Shiraz and Malbec can and do thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blend of the two is excellent drinking, perhaps a little left of \u003cem\u003efield\u003c\/em\u003e for the region but the quality of the fruit and the effortless winemaking behind it are all right in the zone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A gorgeous bright crimson purple. I've not come across this blend before but from what was a great vintage in the Yarra Valley, this totally works.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Thousand Candles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40877120553003,"sku":"2021 Thousand Candles Gathering Field Shiraz Malbec","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021ThousandCandlesGatheringFieldShirazMalbec.png?v=1697001104"},{"product_id":"2021-frankland-estate-shiraz","title":"2021 Frankland Estate Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Frankland Estate Shiraz announces itself brilliantly, thanks to the marvellous vintage conditions and the sensitive winemaking approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its dark purple colour shining in the glass, you get loads of plum and raspberry characters, with a spicy edge. The flavours are bright and mouth filling, with an excellent balance between the fine tannins and vibrant acidity. The addition of several other grape varieties – Touriga, Mourvedre and a touch of Viognier – gives the wine an interesting depth and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love ripe Shiraz and are looking for something different to the usual regions, then this Frankland Estate Shiraz delivers the goods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frankland Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40884854947883,"sku":"2021 Frankland Estate Shiraz","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2018FranklandEstateShiraz_700x_e033acb7-2131-40fc-b8b3-5f4a36997f55.png?v=1694395941"},{"product_id":"2019-blank-canvas-element-vineyard-syrah","title":"2018 Blank Canvas Element Vineyard Syrah","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine has received rave critical acclaim in New Zealand, featuring in the Top Five New Zealand Syrah's Over $35 from Business Desk, named as the Top Syrah New Zealand \u0026amp; Australia in WANDS Blind Panel Tasting and rated in the Top Three NZ Syrah by Decanter Tasting Panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a beautifully seductive wine, filled with dark forest fruits and impeccable spice. 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