The Tucker Box Shiraz from Regional NSW, vintage 2013, was an interesting drop. Worthy of a mention is its strong raspberry characteristics and tannins. Watch the wine tasting review below.
Flinders Bay Shiraz The Flinders Bay Shiraz has surprised me! My favourite wine for the past couple of years has been a shiraz from the McLaren Vale region, vintage 2008 if possible, from just about any brand. Coming close on the heels to this one would be the Barossa Valley Shiraz of the same vintage (though 2011 is starting to taste great!) So, I was a bit unsure about trying a shiraz from the other side of Australia. However, the cute blue kujira (whale) on the label and the interesting and rare blue lid won me over. Flinders Bay produces award winning wines and,…
McLaren Vale Shiraz McLaren Vale Shiraz is my favourite red wine from Australia. McLaren Vale is the area that the shiraz is grown, so it is up to the producers to then bring out the best flavour. Does it mean that McLaren Vale Shiraz is best because of the vineyards, the producers or the weather? The best combination of all three, I would guess. Of the shiraz I have tasted from around Australia, from Heathcote to Margaret River, Barossa to Hunter Valley, I keep coming back to the thicker, juicier, higher alcohol content of shiraz from McLaren Vale. Of course, each…