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  • Forest Hill Vineyard Block 9 Shiraz Great Southern 2023 - 6 Bottles

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    WINERY INFORMATION The fruit was hand picked into crates before destemmed into open fermenters and inoculated. The ferments were pumped over with a...

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  • Forest Hill Vineyard Estate Great Southern Shiraz 2024 - 12 Bottles

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    WINERY INFORMATION The fruit was picked then de-crushed into tonned open fermenters and inoculated. The fermenters were pumped over with aeration t...

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  • Brokenwood Wade Block 2 Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022 - 6 Bottles

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    WINERY INFORMATION: Machine harvested, crushed and chilled to tanker in McLaren Vale. Vinomatic fermentation in the Hunter. Not overly rotated, a...

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  • Brokenwood Shiraz Hunter Valley 2023 - 12 Bottles

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    TASTING NOTES Lovely mid-density colour, not light or black with purple hues. Dark cherry and now released as a young wine, some noticeable charr...

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  • Bowen Estate Coonawarra Shiraz 2024 - 12 Bottles

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    TASTING NOTES: The wine is a great representation of our continuing devotion to Coonawarra Shiraz. Upon approaching the wine, you are greeted by ...

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  • Fowles Wines 'Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch' Victoria Shiraz 2021 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery Background Fowles Wines is a family‑run estate located in the Strathbogie Ranges of Victoria. The “Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch” series chan...

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  • RockBare Barossa Valley Shiraz 2023 - 6 Bottles

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    TASTING NOTES Deep garnet with a youthful violet hue.Blackberries and plum skin aromas, fragrantly supported by baking spices, star anise, black ol...

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  • Two Hands Angels Share McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundSince its establishment in 1999, Two Hands Wines has built an international reputation for crafting distinctive, regional Shiraz. ...

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  • Two Hands Bella's Garden Barossa Valley Shiraz 2023 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundSince its founding in 1999, Two Hands has built an international reputation for producing some of Australia’s most expressive Shir...

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  • Two Hands Lily's Garden McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundTwo Hands Wines, established in 1999, has become a global benchmark for premium Australian Shiraz. The Garden Series highlights Sh...

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  • Two Hands Menglers Hill Eden Valley Yacca Block Shiraz 2022 - 6 Bottles

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    Two Hands Yacca Block Shiraz is a super premium Single Vineyard wine from the top of Menglers Hill in Eden Valley, showcasing the powerful role sub...

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  • Te Mata Estate Vineyards Hawke's Bay Syrah 2024 - 6 Bottles

    Price $179.70

    Winery BackgroundTe Mata Estate, founded in 1896, is New Zealand’s oldest family-owned winery and one of Hawke’s Bay’s most celebrated producers. T...

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  • Te Mata Estate Hawke's Bay Bullnose Syrah 2024 - 6 Bottles

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    WINERY INFORMATION Te Mata Estate lies in the acclaimed Hawke’s Bay region, which houses diverse microclimates, soil types and terrains. T...

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  • Shaw & Smith Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2022 (1.5L) - 3 Bottles

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    WINERY INFORMATION Shaw + Smith was established with the vision to make exciting and refined wines exclusively from Adelaide Hills that rank amongs...

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  • Robert Stein Mudgee Reserve Shiraz 2022 - 12 Bottles

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    WINERY INFORMATION: Situated in the Mudgee region, Robert Stein Vineyard is a modern winery crafting elegantly styled and richly flavoured Australi...

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  • Red Claw Heathcote Shiraz 2023 (375ml) - 12 Bottles

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    Winery Background Red Claw, the second label from Yabby Lake Vineyard, delivers vibrant, fruit-driven wines from Victoria’s top wine regions. The H...

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  • Red Claw Heathcote Shiraz 2023 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery Background Red Claw is the dynamic second label from Yabby Lake Vineyard, celebrated for crafting expressive wines from Victoria’s premium r...

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  • Olivers Taranga HJ Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundOliver’s Taranga Vineyards is a sixth-generation, family-owned winery in the heart of McLaren Vale, South Australia. Established i...

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  • Maxwell Eocene Ancient Earth McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023 - 6 Bottles

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    The geology of the terroir underneath the single-vineyard Shiraz for this wine was created 35 million years ago during the 'Eocene Epoch', hence we...

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  • Maxwell Ellen Street McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023 - 6 Bottles

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    What was originally known for over 100 years as Ellen Street runs along the southern boundary of the Maxwell vineyards. Situated between this road ...

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  • Maxwell Silver Hammer McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023 - 12 Bottles

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    Maxwell Silver Hammer Shiraz 2022 from McLaren Vale is a full-bodied and generous wine with vibrant aromas of dark forest fruits and a hint of toas...

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  • Yangarra Estate Vineyard Ironheart Shiraz 2023 McLaren Vale - 6 Bottles

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    WINERY INFORMATION: Located in the renowned McLaren Vale wine region, Yangarra Estate is a biodynamic wine farm rapidly gaining reputation as an in...

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  • Yangarra Estate Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2024 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundYangarra Estate Vineyard, a certified biodynamic producer in McLaren Vale, has earned acclaim for its dedication to Rhône varietal...

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  • Tar & Roses Heathcote Shiraz 2025 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundTar & Roses is a boutique label inspired by Mediterranean winemaking traditions, crafted in Central Victoria by winemakers Don...

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  • Mountadam High Eden Valley Patriarch Shiraz 2021 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundEstablished in 1972, Mountadam Vineyards is one of the pioneering estates in Eden Valley, founded by David Wynn with a vision to c...

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  • Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Martinborough Syrah 2024 - 12 Bottles

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    Vineyards and Vintage ConditionsHawke’s Bay’s Gimblett Gravels is internationally recognized for producing Syrah of exceptional elegance, often com...

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  • Craggy Range Prestige Collection Le Sol Syrah 2024 - 6 Bottles

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    Winery BackgroundLe Sol (“The Soil” in French) is Craggy Range’s flagship Syrah, hailing from the Gimblett Gravels, an area famous for its Rhône-st...

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  • Ashbrook Estate Margaret River Shiraz 2020 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery Background Founded in 1975, Ashbrook Estate is one of the pioneering family-owned wineries in Margaret River, producing premium wines exclus...

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  • Angove Family Crest Mclaren Vale Shiraz 2023 - 6 Bottles

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    Overview The Angove Family Crest McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022 is a distinguished red wine that showcases the rich terroir of McLaren Vale. Crafted by A...

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  • Rosily Vineyard Margaret River Shiraz 2022 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery Overview Rosily Vineyard is an estate winery based in Margaret River, WA. The vineyard was first planted in the mid-1990s using cuttings fro...

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  • Tellurian Wines 'Estate' Victoria 'Redline' Shiraz 2024 - 12 Bottles

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    Winery Overview Tellurian is a family-owned, certified organic vineyard and winery located in the Heathcote region of Victoria. The team works with...

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  • Vasse Felix Premier Margaret River Shiraz 2024 - 12 Bottles

    Price $420.00

    Bright, ruby garnet. Uplifted raspberry and rose stem mingle with very spicy notes of liquorice, black pepper and cinnamon bark. Subtle hints of pa...

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  • Head Red Eden Valley Shiraz 2023 - 12 Bottles

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    WINERY INFORMATION: HEAD Wines, founded in 2006 by Alex Head, is located in the Barossa and Eden Valley, South Australia. In a short span of time, ...

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  • Maxwell Minotaur Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023 - 6 Bottles

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    A feature of the Maxwell estate is the conifer maze in front of the winery. Many visitors to the estate take time to stroll down its paths. A labyr...

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  • Langmeil Old Vine Garden Orphan Bank Barossa Valley Shiraz 2023 - 6 Bottles

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    TASTING NOTES: Orphan Bank is a testament to Langmeil's commitment to preserving old and rare Barossa vineyards. Ten rows of Shiraz planted pre-1...

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  • Bleasdale Heritage Bremerview Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2024 - 6 Bottles

    Price $144.00

    TASTING NOTES: A medium to full-bodied wine showing intense ripe dark berry fruit aromas. A touch of fruitcake and some cinnamon spice. The palat...

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Buy Australian Shiraz Wine Online

Buying Shiraz wine online with Just Wines is easy. The collection covers hundreds of bottles, from everyday drops under $20 to premium, cellar-worthy releases from iconic producers, plus organic, preservative-free and sparkling options. Whatever style you're after, there's an Australian Shiraz here to match your taste and budget.

Use the search and filter tools to shop by region, price, brand or style, and order Shiraz online today with fast, reliable delivery across Australia.

Australian Shiraz by Region

Region shapes everything about how a Shiraz tastes, so it's the best place to start when choosing a bottle. Australia's diverse climates give the grape a remarkable range of expressions.

Barossa Valley Shiraz

The Barossa Valley in South Australia is the wine most people picture when they think of Australian Shiraz. These are full-bodied, powerful reds loaded with blackberry, dark plum, chocolate and vanilla from oak ageing. Many Barossa vineyards are over a century old, giving the wines real depth and excellent cellaring potential. Look for Penfolds, Murray Street Wines, Langmeil and St Hallett.

McLaren Vale Shiraz

McLaren Vale Shiraz is a little more generous and velvety, with rich dark fruit, a hint of mocha, earthy spice and a savoury finish. It's superb with food and equally good on its own. Ulithorne and our Gold Standard McLaren Vale releases show the region at its best.

Hunter Valley Shiraz

New South Wales' Hunter Valley is one of Australia's oldest wine regions, and its Shiraz has a distinctive medium-bodied, earthy and savoury character that ages beautifully. Museum-release bottles like Audrey Wilkinson show how gracefully these wines evolve over time.

Yarra Valley Shiraz

The cool-climate Yarra Valley in Victoria produces a lighter, more elegant style of Shiraz, with bright red fruit, cracked pepper and fine structure. It's a lovely change of pace for anyone who usually reaches for the bigger Barossa style.

Margaret River Shiraz

Margaret River in Western Australia is best known for its Cabernet, but the region also turns out refined, medium-bodied Shiraz with elegant dark fruit and a cool-climate freshness. Availability varies, so check the range above for current Margaret River releases.

Other Australian Shiraz Regions

Beyond the classics, our range includes Shiraz from Heathcote (earthy, mineral intensity), the Adelaide Hills (elegant and peppery), Langhorne Creek and the Limestone Coast (soft, approachable and great value), Padthaway, and even a single-vineyard Syrah from the cool Mornington Peninsula. Each brings its own regional stamp to the grape.

Shiraz Styles to Explore

Shiraz comes in a wide spread of styles, so there's a bottle for every palate and occasion.

Full-Bodied Shiraz

The classic Australian style: rich, powerful and deeply fruited, with blackberry, dark plum, chocolate and firm, ripe tannins. Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale are the heartland here, producing bold reds built to match hearty food or reward a few years in the cellar.

Cool-Climate Shiraz

For a lighter, more elegant glass, cool-climate Shiraz from regions like the Adelaide Hills, Heathcote and the Yarra Valley offers red berries, cracked pepper and a fresher, more savoury profile. Often a surprise for those who only know the big warm-climate style.

Organic Shiraz

For wines made with minimal intervention, our organic and preservative-free Shiraz includes bottles from Angove, Tamburlaine, Temple Bruer, See Saw and Wild Folk. Many are vegan-friendly too, delivering the same bold flavour with organic credentials.

Shiraz Cabernet

The classic Australian Shiraz Cabernet blend marries the rich fruit and spice of Shiraz with the structure and blackcurrant of Cabernet Sauvignon. The result is a wonderfully balanced, food-friendly red, with Penfolds Bin 389 a benchmark example.

Sparkling Shiraz

A uniquely Australian creation, sparkling Shiraz is deep, red and lively, with dark berry fruit, a fine mousse and a touch of sweetness. It's a festive favourite, particularly at Christmas, and pairs brilliantly with roast turkey, glazed ham and rich savoury dishes. Schild Estate is a great place to start.

Best Shiraz by Budget

Whatever you're looking to spend, there's a great Shiraz here for it.

Shiraz Under $20

Excellent everyday drinking, with bold, easy-going bottles perfect for a midweek dinner or a barbecue. Options like Gapsted Buffalo, T Bone, The Hero and Grape Gang deliver plenty of flavour without stretching the budget.

Australian Shiraz Under $30

Step up to more regional character and complexity, with bottles from the likes of Angove, Tamburlaine, Reschke and Wild Folk. This is the sweet spot for quality versus price.

Premium Australian Shiraz

For a special occasion or a serious cellar addition, our premium tier gathers icons like Penfolds RWT and St Henri, Glaetzer Eye of Ra and Langmeil's old-vine The Freedom 1843, wines of real depth, structure and ageing potential.

How to Choose the Right Shiraz

Not sure which bottle to pick? Start with what you already enjoy, then narrow it down.

Choose Shiraz Based on Region

Region is your biggest clue to style. For big, bold reds, look to the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. For something lighter and more elegant, explore cool-climate regions like the Adelaide Hills, Heathcote and the Yarra Valley. For earthy, savoury complexity, the Hunter Valley is well worth a look.

Choose Shiraz Based on Body and Flavour

Prefer a rich, full-bodied red with dark fruit and firm tannins? Reach for a warm-climate Barossa or McLaren Vale style. After something lighter, fresher and more peppery? A cool-climate Shiraz is the way to go.

Choose Shiraz Based on Occasion

For an easy midweek red, an everyday bottle under $20 does the job. For a dinner party or gift, a regional bottle under $30 adds character, and for a milestone or the cellar, a premium release is well worth it. For celebrations, sparkling Shiraz brings something special to the table.

Choose Shiraz Based on Food Pairing

Shiraz is one of the most food-friendly reds there is. Its bold fruit and smooth tannins stand up to rich, hearty dishes, think slow-roasted lamb, beef stew, grilled steak and barbecued meats. Bigger Barossa styles suit the heartiest plates, while lighter cool-climate Shiraz pairs well with roast chicken, duck and peppered dishes.

What Does Shiraz Wine Taste Like?

Shiraz packs a punch. Expect deep, juicy flavours of blackberry, plum and blueberry, mixed with black pepper and a hint of vanilla or chocolate, sometimes with a note of smoky oak. Warm-climate Australian Shiraz, like Barossa and McLaren Vale, tends to be richer and almost jammy, with generous fruit-forward flavour. Cool-climate Shiraz, from regions like the Adelaide Hills and Yarra Valley, is more refined, savoury and elegant, with fresher red fruit and cracked pepper. It's medium to full-bodied and almost always dry, so it tastes rich and fruity without being sweet.

FAQS

1. What is Shiraz wine? +

Shiraz is a red wine made from the Shiraz grape, Australia's most planted and most iconic red variety. Known as Syrah elsewhere in the world, it produces bold, richly fruited wines with flavours of blackberry, plum, black pepper and warm spice, ranging from full-bodied warm-climate styles to lighter, more elegant cool-climate expressions.

2. Is Shiraz a red wine? +

Yes. Shiraz is a red wine, and typically a medium to full-bodied one with rich dark fruit and firm, smooth tannins. The same grape is also used to make sparkling Shiraz, a uniquely Australian style, and occasionally rosé.

3. What does Australian Shiraz taste like? +

Australian Shiraz leads with blackberry, dark plum and blueberry, layered with black pepper, warm spice and often a touch of chocolate or vanilla from oak. Warm-climate regions like the Barossa give richer, riper, fuller-bodied wines, while cooler regions produce fresher, more savoury and peppery styles. It's almost always dry.

4. What is the best Australian Shiraz? +

The best Australian Shiraz depends on the style you enjoy, but the country's benchmark regions are the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and the Hunter Valley. Highly rated bottles in our range include Penfolds RWT and St Henri, Murray Street Wines and Ulithorne. A top-rated Shiraz filter is an easy way to shop by critic acclaim.

5. What food pairs well with Shiraz? +

Shiraz is superb with rich, hearty dishes. Classic matches include slow-roasted lamb, beef stew, grilled steak and barbecued meats, along with aged hard cheeses and even dark chocolate. Bigger Barossa styles handle the heartiest plates, while lighter cool-climate Shiraz suits roast chicken, duck and peppered dishes.

6. What is the difference between Shiraz and Syrah? +

Shiraz and Syrah are the same grape, just different names. In Australia, and often for richer, riper, full-bodied wines, it's called Shiraz. In France and much of Europe, and often for more restrained, savoury, peppery styles, it's called Syrah. Some Australian producers use "Syrah" on the label to signal a cooler-climate, more elegant style.

7. Is Shiraz a dry red wine? +

Yes. Almost all Shiraz is dry. Its ripe blackberry and plum flavours can make warm-climate styles taste rich and fruity, but the wine itself has little residual sugar. The main exception is sparkling Shiraz, which often carries a touch of sweetness.

8. Which Australian region is best known for Shiraz? +

The Barossa Valley in South Australia is the region most famous for Australian Shiraz, celebrated worldwide for its full-bodied, powerful, age-worthy reds. McLaren Vale and the Hunter Valley are also highly regarded, each producing a distinct regional style.

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