Bold. Full-bodied. Dark. Rich notes of fruit and spice announce this red wine's presence with a punch to the palate that tapers off into aromatic peppery notes. With a tantalising array of flavours — from smoky to meaty, herbaceous to earthy, fruity to floral — Shiraz is not a wine from which you shy away.
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Known as Syrah in cooler regions of the Old World, Shiraz is a venerable jewel of a red wine that makes darker meats and exotic spices dazzle. Yet self-assured Shiraz is equally content with casual barbecue fare as it is with more sophisticated fare like braised red meats and game. Its unforgettable garnet to ruby hues bring the promise of ripe tannins and dark berries with a dry pucker.
Cloudwine's diverse range of quality Shiraz is curated with care for the most discerning palates and the adventurous at heart, allowing wine aficionados to explore Australia's Shiraz-producing regions and their distinct flavour profiles. Barossa Valley Shiraz wines tend to exhibit deep plum and cherry flavours with strong tannins. The warmer growing season in Hunter Valley generates a more savoury, medium-bodied wine. Meanwhile, Shiraz wines from McLaren Vale are full-bodied, high-alcohol gems with gentler tannins and dark fruit flavours. Or let your taste buds travel to the Rhone Valley in France, sunny California in the United States, South Africa, and beyond.
Browse our impressive collection and buy Shiraz online. We are always delighted to provide recommendations and to put together customisable gift packs tailored to your tastes and preferences. Whether you love the alluring reds, scintillating whites, or effervescent sparkling wines, we offer the very best of domestic and imported products for your enjoyment. We also invite all wine aficionados to join our exclusive Cloudwine Wine Club — just pick your preferences and ready yourself for the ultimate wine-tasting experience.
Shiraz is known for its robustness, with “jammy” aromas, ripe tannins, and darker fruits such as blackberry, blueberry, and plum — often enhanced with earthy, spicy, and herbaceous flavours like black pepper, smoke, and chocolate.
Shiraz is synonymous with fine Australian winemaking, as our country’s best wine export. It is Australia’s most widely planted grape, found in a number of regions:
South Africa also has the perfect climate for growing Shiraz. In the cooler climes, known as Syrah wine, the Rhone Valley and parts of the Western United States are noteworthy producers.
In warmer climes — especially in Australia — Shiraz boasts an alluring blend of blue and black fruit, black pepper, and spice that makes for an intense, rich, full-bodied taste. In cooler regions, such as the Old World, Shiraz is more medium-bodied with a bolder presence of spice.
Shiraz shines when served slightly cooler than room temperature, having spent around 15 minutes in the refrigerator. The wine should be kept in a cold, dark environment between 13-15 degrees Celsius to help the wine age and gain complexity gently.
Shiraz is surprisingly versatile, pairing well with red and game meat — roasted, grilled, or braised — and savoury burgers, making it ideal for fancy dinners and casual get-togethers alike.