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Raise a glass of shiraz for Australia Day

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Vincent
Published date22 January 2022
Publication titleExpress, The/The Express on Sunday
Australia is in fact home to some of the world's oldest shiraz vines, with vineyards dating back to 1843.Warm climates usually produce full-bodied, richly flavoured and textured wines, while cooler climates like Coonawarra generally make medium-bodied and spicy styles

Aussie winemakers have been innovating by picking grapes earlier and using less oak, resulting in lighter fresher wines showing true regional expression.

A typical example will be a beautiful deep ruby purple colour with ripe juicy red fruit and peppercorn aromas, medium to full-bodied with flavours of blueberry and blackberry with ripe tannins and spicy notes.

Shiraz is a perfect match with meat. Roast beef or lamb are good matches with mature restrained styles whereas barbecued ribs, spicy sausages and rich stews pair well with young wines.All styles are great with cheese.

See below for some reasonably priced examples which will help warm a winter's evening.

SIX BIG, BOLD, FLAVOURSOME REDS 1

The Society's Australian Shiraz (£7.95, 14%) Black cherries, blueberries and blackberries abound in this great-value wine. This is deliciously full-bodied, with big, bold flavour, and you'll want to savour every single sip. Available from The Wine Society.

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Robert Oatley Helmsman Shiraz (£8.45, 13.5%) Another fabulous example of a full-flavoured, big-tasting Aussie shiraz, filled to the brim with vibrant fruits and topped off with a hint of spice. Perfect for cold...

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