Australian Shiraz
Today it is Australia's most popular red grape, but Shiraz has not always been in favor in Australia; in the 1970s white wine was so popular growers were ripping out unprofitable Shiraz vineyards, ...
Australian Shiraz is quite different in style to that of its Rhone heartland.
Australian Shiraz wines bounce back and forth between two styles with dimensions ranging from complex to simple.
Australian Shiraz has become overly popular - to a fault. Once a secret among wine geeks "in the know" as an affordable alternative to high-priced Syrah-based wines from the Rhone, Aussie Shiraz has become wildly popular among all imbibers, ...
Kay Brothers--A fabulous Australian Shiraz producer.
Kendall-Jackson Winery
Kenwood Vineyards--founded in 1970. Wines produced include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc.
Whelehan suggested Australian Shiraz or a Cabernet Sauvignon, advising, "Shiraz, from a hot climate, is typically full-bodied, powerful and alcoholic, with aromas and flavors frequently of pepper, mixed spice, game and leather, ...
Devotees of rich full bodied Australian Shiraz wines from the Barossa, McLaren Vale and Rutherglen well appreciate it.
Maybe pair a classic "Old World" Northern Rhone Valley Syrah with a zesty Australian Shiraz. Or consider an Oregon Pinot Noir partnered with a Red Burgundy. Perhaps try a California Chardonnay with a White Burgundy from France.
Buy some Australian Shiraz. You hate America? Buy some French Bordeaux. You have an affinity to former landlocked international powers that flamed out in the mid-nineteenth century? There are some lovely Austrian wines for you.
Pinot Noir or Beaujolais tend to feel quite light in the mouth while Bordeaux or Australian Shiraz tend to be full and dense. So, the progression for both reds and whites is light-bodied, to medium bodied, to full-bodied.
Hungarian Kadarka / Mavrud from Bulgaria / Cabernet-Sauvignon / Zinfandel / Young Australian Shiraz
Minestrone or Other Mixed Vegetable Soup ...
Term almost solely applied to "spicy" wines, such as Gewurztraminer among the whites, or the red Rhone Syrah and Australian Shiraz wines. Is a component which can almost be described as pungent in quality, being reminiscent of anise, cinnamon etc.
If you add a hot spice to the grilled beef tenderloin, serve it with a similarly spicy varietal. Argentine malbec and Australian shiraz have strong tannin structures and a spicy flavor.
 See also: Shiraz, Australia, Wine, Fruit, Red
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