Shiraz! A truly captivating red wine variety, especially here in Australia where it has found a home. Often referred to as Syrah in other parts of the world (most notably its birthplace, the Rhône Valley in France), Shiraz in Australia has developed its own distinct personality.
It is a wine that bursts forth with bold and generous dark fruit flavours. Think ripe blackberries, juicy plums, and sometimes even a hint of dark cherry. Depending on the region and the winemaker's touch, you might also discover layers of warm spice like black pepper, clove, and even a whisper of licorice. Some examples, particularly those with a bit of oak ageing, can offer nuances of chocolate, vanilla, or a subtle smokiness.
The elegant, mid-weight palate displays lovely plum and dark cherry fruits with spicy vanilla notes from time in French oak. The structure is powerful but elegant with fine velvety tannins and a long finish.
Brokenwood Shiraz 750ml showcases a vibrant deep red hue with purple tints, making it a visually appealing choice for any wine enthusiast. Its subtle oak integration allows the rich aromas of dark cherry and plum to shine through, offering a sophisticated yet accessible drinking experience.
Coldstream Hills Reserve Shiraz 750ml is a distinguished red wine from the renowned Lower Yarra Valley. This Reserve Shiraz is celebrated for its rich, layered flavours and the exceptional balance it maintains through a cool climate influence.
D Reserve Adelaide Hills Shiraz 750ml showcases a robust and flavourful red wine from South Australia's renowned Adelaide Hills. With its deep crimson hues and complex aromas of dark cherry and vanillin oak, this Shiraz is perfect for those who appreciate a bold and structured red.
Dandelion Vineyards is a unique fusion of vineyards and vignerons. Our wines represent decades of experience, blending the fruit of our old vine gardens with the finest traditions of artisan winemaking.
Before being renamed The Footbolt Shiraz in 1996, the Old Vine Shiraz (as it was then known) was the first wine to use the term ‘Old Vine’. Always reliably good , Footbolt will always please the serious red drinker. Winemaker Notes Nose: Full of the fresh berries and spice synonymous with McLaren Vale, with a slight eucalypt lift. There is real interest in the secondary characters of sarsaparilla, cinnamon and clove which are expressed more completely as the wine opens up. Palate: Mouth coating and plush with red and purple fruits mingling with orange peel and earth. There is a welcomed kick of five spice on the back palate. The lifted and fine fruit tannins provide structure and pull the wine together nicely.
