Shiraz

Great Southern

Shiraz

This is a super-generous and flavoursome shiraz from the Great Southern. The aromas are highly perfumed with a combination of dark plum and spicy, earthy nuances. The palate is quite sumptuous and rich, but so effortlessly smooth and integrated. Loads of flavour in a thoroughly enjoyable wine that I think is drinking right in its wheelhouse now.

Swan Valley

Shiraz

This is everything you expect from Swan Valley shiraz. It's soft, plush, supple and most approachable. Bright red fruits have been worked with a little French oak, resulting from careful small-batch handling to get the best from the fruit. Spicy plum, dark chocolate and a little raspberry and cherry lift combine into a lovely palate feel. Most attractive drinking and,...

Swan Valley

Shiraz

A thoroughly beautiful example of Swan Valley shiraz in what was an outstanding year. The fruit is generous, but the slightly longer, relatively cooler season has allowed some wonderful flavours to develop over a longer period. Spicy plum and dark cherry, with a liberal dose of spice, lead to a palate that is seamless, supported by slightly chalky, supple tannins...

Frankland River

Shiraz

A worthy follow-up to the trophy-winning '23 vintage. '24 was hot in WA, but good vineyard management in some of these southern areas has resulted in very tidy wines indeed, and this is certainly one of them. Aromas of spicy plum and dark chocolate provide a captivating introduction to a soft, plush and generous wine. It's a brilliant and bright...

Margaret River

Shiraz

You’ll be immediately absorbed by the lovely aromatics that strike on the nose. It’s perfumed with spicy plum, dark chocolate and a little mulberry character, while the palate is so soft, supple and juicy. This is quintessential current-drinking shiraz, offering so much. It’s a real flavour bomb. And don’t be afraid to chill it ever so slightly during summer.

Margaret River

Shiraz

Beautiful vintage, beautiful wine. This is such a wonderful expression of cool-climate shiraz from Margaret River. Lovely aromas of red fruits, but then there’s a mulberry, blue-fruit character that adds tremendous aromatic complexity. The palate is vibrant and bursting with energy, with the intense dark berry character lifted with a little spice. So much to like about this wine.

Margaret River

Syrah

Yet another statement of how good syrah can be in Margaret River, certainly when the seasons are good. Beautiful notes of spicy plum and plush mulberry, with some nice perfumed floral tones. The palate is generous and sits in that medium- to full-bodied zone. Plush, spicy fruit, a little dark chocolate and a sweet fruit character are precisely balanced by...

Western Australia

Shiraz

When the season is good, this wonderful value-for-money wine really does come up trumps. In this case, it’s bursting with ripe, savoury, plummy blackberry notes, with a little syrupy dark chocolate. The palate is buoyant and bright, with plush, soft, supple fruit, a gentle hint of tannin and very subtle, barely discernible oak. It really is a complete package and...

Great Southern

Shiraz

A rich, textured and beautifully intense syrah with tremendous concentration and a smooth, velvety finish. It’s a plush and opulent wine, but retains excellent focus and a certain linear feel. There are lovely black-fruit and black-cherry characters, with a slightly ironstone character adding complexity. A little whole bunch adds structure and another layer to the palate. The fruit comes from...

Margaret River

Shiraz

Balanced, poised, deeply intense, and wonderfully expressed Margaret River shiraz. Such beautiful aromas of plum and cherry, with a little spice and black pepper. And then a palate that is so intricately woven, with a fine thread of tannin. Precisely light oak driving through to a very long finish. It’s such a bright, vibrant shiraz that must dispel any suggestions...

Margaret River

Shiraz

Has to be one of the best shiraz yet produced from Deep Woods. It’s a brilliant example of what Margaret River can do in an excellent season, and this was certainly one of those. Aromas of plums, spices, a little syrupy chocolate and some bright cherry. And then a palate that is so seamlessly integrated, with a weave of fine-grain...

Margaret River

Shiraz

A rich and quite powerful expression of Margaret River shiraz, loaded with ripe berries, dark plum and subtle spices. The tannins are quite chewy but work well with the opulent fruit. There's a subtle liquorice-like character lurking within the palate, and just a dollop of dark chocolate, combining into something that is eminently enjoyable drinking.

Margaret River

Shiraz

Plenty of concentrated fruit in this wine, but it presents with more medium weight and, as a result, is a stylish expression of the variety from Margaret River. Aromas of slightly earthy red fruits with a subtle gravelly minerality. Neatly integrated oak and chalky tannins give direction and focus.

Margaret River

Shiraz

The colour in this Margaret River shiraz is so deep and dense, but there's a real vibrancy and brightness about it. This is a deliciously succulent, rich, generous shiraz with loads of dark plum and liqueur cherry fruit, with a nice spicy element. The palate has a slightly chewy feel, which is most appealing, and a little liquorice-plummy nuance that...

Swan Valley

Shiraz

This is such a pretty and quite beautiful shiraz from vines that are approaching 100 years of age. It does show the Swan Valley softness and suppleness well to the fore. And with those soft tannins and gentle hint of oak, it really does cuddle the wine. Nice mix of sweet cherry and raspberry with little coffee grounds and liquorice....

Frankland River

Shiraz

Here's a wine that captures very much the regional vineyard character in Frankland River. It comes from the Swinney Vineyard, which produces some of the best shiraz in the state. Lovely exotic aromas of plummy cherry and cracked peppercorn. And then a palate which has a delightfully grainy, textured feel about it, that threads through the vibrant, plush red fruits,...

Frankland River

Shiraz

An exceptional shiraz that comes off the famous Swinney Vineyard in Frankland River. Beautiful perfumes of cherry and plum, with a little peppery, graphite-like character. The palate has such beautiful weight and vibrancy. You can see it in the colour, which is reddy crimson. And then that complex weave of graphite and plummy cherry characters builds relentlessly before driving to...

Margaret River

Shiraz

This vineyard has proved highly successful for shiraz, or syrah, over the years and now, in the hands of Swings & Roundabouts, it is making some mighty fine wine. It has been made in a way that accentuates the medium-weight fruit, releasing vibrant, bright and quite punchy berry characters while retaining structure and poise. The larger-format French oak puncheons have...

Frankland River

Shiraz

This is such a good wine for the price. In fact, it's a good wine for any price, quite frankly. Sourced from Frankland River, which makes sense for this variety and is just loaded with bright, plummy mulberry, spicy characters. A little liqueur cherry for further complexity. And then the palate is soft and plush with a velvety integration of...

Pemberton

Shiraz

With a strong focus on chardonnay and pinot noir, some of the other excellent wines within the portfolio can be overlooked, and this is one of them. This is shiraz co-fermented with a small amount of malbec and viognier. Has a bright and lustrous colour, palish red with a little crimson hue. Nose is bright red fruits with a raspberry,...

Swan Valley

Shiraz

A rich, succulent, generous, full-bodied shiraz. Loaded with all manner of red berry and dark plum, syrupy chocolate, and a little vanilla essence. Palate is soft and quite supple with gentle, understated tannins, and supported with some fine-grained, almost powdery oak. Drinking so beautifully now, but it has the structure and the fruit intensity to handle further cellaring.

Frankland River

Shiraz

A thoroughly scrumptious shiraz from the Donnelly River Vineyard at Frankland River. The colour is deep dark red with crimson hues. The nose is seductive, with dark plum, spices, a little liquorice and some nice, subtle peppery notes. The palate is soft, plush and generous, supported by slightly grainy tannins, giving it a textural feel, while the oak is subliminal...

Great Southern

Shiraz

Capturing the strengths of a very good vintage in Frankland, this is medium-bodied but generous shiraz. Smooth and supple, it offers deep blackberry and plum flavours with spice and a touch of licorice, so typical of the region. It’s poised and long, with a seamless mouthfeel and nothing overdone. A lovely expression of Frankland shiraz.

Swan Valley

Shiraz

This outstanding Swan Valley shiraz comes from a very old dry-grown vineyard. Everything you expect from the Swan Valley in a good year. It’s soft, supple and expressive, and there’s enjoyment wherever you turn. Aromas of bright red fruits, dark chocolate and lifted sarsaparilla. The palate is absolutely exquisite: so finely integrated, velvety smooth, with great polish and poise. You...

Great Southern

Shiraz

From the colour, you think you’re going into a blockbuster, and sure, it’s bold, opulent and rich. Yet there is refinement and restraint that captures the contemporary winemaking style at Forest Hill. Spicy dark plum and dark chocolate, with a little chalky character and minerality. The palate is controlled and seamlessly integrated, with plushness and generosity. A wine of tremendous...

Frankland River

Shiraz

An opulent and generous shiraz from Frankland River in this warm year. Masses of dark plum and blackberry on the nose with a little spice and black pepper. Right. The palate has a silky smooth, textural feel with super fine tannins and a gentle oak persuasion combining and cradling some quite plush, lush fruit through to a sustained finish. A...

Frankland River

Shiraz

Here’s a wine that captures so much of what Frankland River is all about. It’s from the Riversdale Vineyard, and it’s made from three clones, Waldron 470 and 174, contributing to a wine of real complexity. Lovely texture and depth of flavour. It’s medium-bodied but generous, and that little flick of ironstone adds a lovely complexity. Nice lingering finish. Most...

Margaret River

Shiraz

This is a more robust, full-bodied shiraz from Margaret River, with plenty of deep, concentrated, quite powerful shiraz characters evident immediately on the nose and then flowing through to a firmly structured palate. Spicy plum and dark chocolate merge seamlessly on the nose, while the palate reveals some firmly controlled fruit flavours harnessed through to an extended finish. Has a...

Margaret River

Shiraz

Soft and supple medium-bodied shiraz bursting with that mix of dark plum and red berry, with a slightly floral, spicy lift. The palate is medium weight but with good fruit concentration. That fine spicy integration, with a little pepperiness and a dollop of chocolate, works well. It’s an easy-drinking wine and ideal in the short term.

Margaret River

Shiraz

Such a good year for shiraz in Margaret River, and this modestly priced wine delivers well beyond its price point. Spicy, plummy, savoury notes with a little black pepper on the nose are what you expect from shiraz. Then a palate that is so rich, with good concentration of fruit, poised with a nice tannin-oak combination and support. Extends effortlessly...

Margaret River

Shiraz

Beautiful. Just beautiful. An elegant, medium-bodied shiraz that's come out of this very warm vintage, but come out of it really well. Loads of plummy berry and slightly cherry-like aromas, with a subtle earthy savouriness. The palate is medium-weight and bright as a button, delivering with energy and vibrancy. Simply joyous drinking over the next few years.

Margaret River

Shiraz

Here's a wine that nails it year in and year out. Made from shiraz, which of course suits the style. It's a simple, light, fragrant and racy style with a textural component that sets it apart. Aromas of strawberry and watermelon, with a little cranberry juice. The palate is so deliciously engaging, with crunchy light red fruits and a subtle...

Frankland River

Shiraz

Shiraz was one of the standout performers from Frankland River in 2023. And so, this excellent wine is based on some mighty good fruit. Engaging aromas of dark plum, spice, dark chocolate, and a slight pepperiness. The palate is so delightfully weighted with deep, concentrated fruit flavours rolling relentlessly through to a very long finish. It's sumptuous, but it's balanced...

Western Australia

Shiraz

This is simply marvellous current-drinking shiraz from an exceptional year. It's a wine that could quite easily sit in a higher price bracket. Smooth, supple and generous, it's delivered with medium weight and an impeccable balance of tannin and fine oak. But it is that smooth, generous and insistent flavour profile that is such a feature. Terrific wine.

Margaret River

Shiraz

These old vines at Sandalford in Wilyabrup were among the first shiraz planted in the region. This is a beautifully polished and poised example of Margaret River shiraz, with aromas of fruitcake and plum, lightly savoury notes and a little licorice. The palate displays remarkable softness and generosity, with chalky acidity and subtle oak harnessing the fruit perfectly. A lightly...

Swan Valley

Shiraz

The old vines for this wine were planted at the Swan Valley Estate back in the '60s, making this classic old-vine Swan Valley shiraz in all its glory from an exceptional season. A perfect example of what the Swan does so well. Aromas of spicy dark plum and black cherry lead to a medium-bodied, generous palate with supple, fine tannins...

Margaret River

Shiraz

The fruit was sourced from Margaret River, and it's resulted in a wine of suppleness, plush fruits and tremendous generosity delivered with medium weight. A combination of hand plunging and basket pressing with maturation in French and older American oak for 15 months has contributed to a wine that really excels. Spicy plummy dark chocolate mulberry with a little licorice...

Great Southern

Shiraz

This is a most appealing shiraz from this season. Lots of dark primary fruits in here, and on the nose there is a spicy, plummy combination that works most appealingly. The palate delivers with restraint and elegance, with a tight, concentrated core of fruit neatly harnessed by fine-grade tannins and cleverly used oak. Quite beautiful mouthfeel.

Frankland River

Shiraz

The boldest and richest of the Rhône triumvirate of syrah, grenache and mourvèdre. The colour is a deep inky red. The nose is an intense and engaging spicy plum and dark chocolate combination. And then a palate that is both structured and supple, with a fine thread of mineral, ironstone tannins, some well-weighted, understated oak and stacks of plush, lush...

Frankland River

Shiraz

Sourced from Frankland River in a season that produced fruit of tremendous generosity and balance. Beautiful plummy, dark chocolate and slightly spicy aromas, with just a faint trace of ironstone minerality. The palate is seamlessly integrated and soft, but there is excellent tannin influence here and, with the oak, it's perfectly balanced and composed. A beautiful example of Frankland River...