From Chardonnay to Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir to Semillon and Cabernet Sauvignon to Pinot Grigio – Australia boasts many wine varieties that thrive in one wine region or another, however, the variety that registers its presence in nearly every wine region that Australia is home to is none other than bold and beautiful Shiraz.
The full-flavoured Shiraz has always been an integral part of the Australian wine legacy that has never failed to please the palates of wine lovers, not only from Australia but all over the world. And Just Wines serves as the platform that helps wines from every winery, no matter big or small, reach their admirers. Straight from the cellar doors to your dining tables!
Today, we’re excited to enlighten you on Shiraz wines available nowhere but exclusive to Just Wines only. Let’s take a look!
Gudilly Single Vineyard Adelaide Shiraz 2021
Gudilly has derived its name from the next generation of Simon Sorby Adams, the mastermind behind the winery with his wife, Jill. Inspired by the youth of these times, the Gudilly collection takes a contemporary approach, and all its modern design wines are like a breath of fresh air.
As if Shiraz wasn’t already ruling the hearts of Australians that Gudilly Shiraz has set the bar so high for its contemporaries with its easy-to-drink appeal and easy-going approach in terms of food pairings. Coming from the Adelaide region of South Australia, this brick red-coloured wine displays the complex notes of liquorice spice and mulberry. Ripe forest berries, in tandem with smooth tannins, stimulate the palate and leave a rounded mouthfeel. This soulful red is a desirable third wheel you’d want to tag along on your pizza date. You can also pair it with BBQ kebabs and stir fry to make the most of its flavours.
Lambert Estate Dancing Star Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017
Although Lambert Estate has a myriad of wine portfolios in its kitty, the range that stands out is Dancing Stars. As the name is fascinating, so is its reference – a sea of dancing stars, which is visible as you walk through the vineyards of an evening.
Yet another gem from JW Exclusive Collection is the cooler 2017 vintage of Dancing Star Shiraz. Longer than usual ripening, more sugar and this is why more flavourful are the attributes of this basket-pressed red. When it’s from the revered region of Barossa Valley, your tastebuds certainly know that they are in for a treat. Brimming with dark berries aromas accompanied by subtle mint notes, the nose of the wine leads to a palate filled with dark chocolate, luscious berries and nuances of vanilla. This single vineyard Shiraz has a perfect harmony of balance and length. Trust us when we say it’s almost as if you’re drinking velvet!
Paper Lantern South Australia Shiraz 2021
Having made a name for itself in the wine industry as a state-of-the-art winemaking and storage facility, Project Wine has been in the wine business for the last 21 years. With the support of its experienced winemakers, the winery has been crafting some of the finest range of wines, and one of them is Paper Lantern for sure.
Created from carefully selected quality fruit from the regions of South Australia, Paper Lantern Shiraz is nothing but every Syrah lover’s dream come true. Dressed in a deep red shade with tinges of purple, this aromatic Shiraz boasts delish flavours of spicy dark berries, plum and mocha accompanied by subtle hints of nutty oak. The wine showcases a balance of richness and complexity and leaves a lingering and persistent finish on the palate. Pair this delicacy with beef; it is bound to leave you yearning for more.
Alchemists Of Orange Shiraz 2019
Being located at the highest altitude among all the Australian winemaking regions, the Orange region of New South Wales enjoys a cooler climate, which leads to fruit-forward and intense wines. That is why the Alchemists of Orange range by Cumulus Vineyards is the embodiment of its terroir.
Made exclusively for Just Wines, the 2019 vintage of Alchemists of Orange Shiraz has everything from flavours to balance and complexity. Sourced from a single vineyard; each parcel had been picked meticulously before being taken for blending. As the wine is fermented and aged in the mix of old and new barrels, there’s an edgy pull to it. Flaunting a deep red hue with purple shades, this elegant red has a fruity nose of lifted ripe plum, black and red berry fruits and stimulates the palate with intense red fruit flavours partnered with traces of pepper. Cardamom, tobacco and vanilla notes make this wine an absolute stunner and best to serve with roasted red meats marinated with spices.
Well, at the end of the day, it all comes down to tickling your taste buds with a classy, exclusive and palatable tipple. We’ve done our job; now it’s upon you to choose the Shiraz your appetite will thank you for. Here’s to you!
