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    Australian Wine - The Best Wines From Australia

    Shiraz, what else is there to know about Australian wine, right? Well, not so fast. From old vine Grenache to classic Cabernet to some fantastic red blends to surprisingly tasty Riesling to, yes, really good Syrah (or as it's called here Shiraz), Australia has lot to offer across it's varied wine regions.

    And while the quality of the wines coming from Australia took a dip a few years ago, we've been mightily impressed with the both the quality, the innovative styles and the reasonable prices of what we have tasted as of late. This makes Australia a great spot for Reverse Wine Snobs to explore!

    Australian Wine - The Best Wines From Australia

    One other note, just like New Zealand, virtually all of the wine from Australia is covered under screw cap so if you're a wine geek who insists on cork you'll be missing out.

    Read on for our picks of The Best Australian Wine Under $20!

    INSIDER DEAL! The Messenger Adelaide Hills Cabernet - Spectacular

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 24, 2023 Last Updated: March 1, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! The Messenger Adelaide Hills Cabernet - Spectacular

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Art + Farm Wines is back with the stunning, perfect 10 Cabernet from some of the most sought-after grapes in all of Australia and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Saturday Splurge, Vegan

    INSIDER DEAL! Highly Discounted 97-Point Single Vineyard Shiraz

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 19, 2022 Last Updated: December 21, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Highly Discounted 97-Point Single Vineyard Shiraz

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. This Perfect 10 Shiraz from one of the coolest and highest vineyards in South Australia is back! It's the Anderson Hill O Series … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Shiraz

    Yalumba Y Series Viognier - A Steal

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 4, 2022 Last Updated: November 7, 2022

    Yalumba Y Series Viognier - A Steal

    A lovely find for as low as $10, the highly recommended Yalumba Y Series Viognier. It also makes a great Thanksgiving pick for the white wine lovers. 100% Viognier from South Australia. The wine is fermented and aged briefly in stainless steel. It has just 1.2 g/L of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Highly Recommended, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Viognier

    Pertaringa Cabernet Sauvignon - Compelling

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 12, 2022 Last Updated: September 22, 2022

    Pertaringa Cabernet Sauvignon - Compelling

    We review the Pertaringa Lakeside Cabernet Sauvignon from Bec Hardy Wines, currently available at Costco at a great price. Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia. The wine has just 0.5 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Costco, Highly Recommended

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Barossa Shiraz Lot 109 Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 23, 2022 Last Updated: October 3, 2022

    Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Barossa Shiraz Lot 109 Review

    Another fine find from down under via Trader Joe's, the Trader Joe's Grand Reserve Barossa Shiraz Lot 109. Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Australia. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Bulk Buy, Shiraz, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's

    Yalumba The Y Series Shiraz Viognier - You'll Like It

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 18, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Yalumba The Y Series Shiraz Viognier - You'll Like It

    A classic example of a classic blend, the Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier. 98% Shiraz (Syrah) and 2% Viognier from South Australia. The wine is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Highly Recommended, Shiraz, Syrah, Thanksgiving, Vegan

    INSIDER DEAL! Ess & See Grenache No. 3 - The Definition of Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 8, 2022 Last Updated: June 19, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Ess & See Grenache No. 3 - The Definition of Tasty

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Perfect 10 McLaren Vale Grenache from winemaker Steve Grimley, the Ess & See Grenache No. 3. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Deals, Grenache, Insider Deals, Saturday Splurge

    INSIDER DEAL! Ess & See Mataro and Tempranillo - Exquisite

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 16, 2022 Last Updated: May 20, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Ess & See Mataro and Tempranillo - Exquisite

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Welcome back to one of our favorite deals of all-time, the perfect 10 Ess & See Mataro and perfect 10 Ess & See Tempranillo. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Deals, Insider Deals, Mourvèdre, Saturday Splurge, Tempranillo, Vegan

    When & Where One More Episode Shiraz - Smooth and Simple

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 31, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    When & Where One More Episode Shiraz - Smooth and Simple

    A bit of an atypical Shiraz that nevertheless offers solid value. The organic and vegan When & Where One More Episode Shiraz. Organically grown Shiraz the Riverland region of South Australia. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Organic, Shiraz, Vegan

    INSIDER DEAL! The 5OS Project McLaren Vale Malbec - Love At First Sip

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 18, 2022 Last Updated: March 23, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! The 5OS Project Malbec - Love At First Sip

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Perfect 10 McLaren Vale Malbec from winemaker Steve Grimley of 5 O'Clock Somewhere and Ess & See Wines. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Deals, Insider Deals, Malbec, Saturday Splurge

    Trader Joe's Reserve Barossa Shiraz Lot 214 - A Nice Surprise

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 14, 2021 Last Updated: January 24, 2023

    Trader Joe's Reserve Shiraz Lot 214 - A Nice Surprise

    An incredible deal for just $10, the Trader Joe's Reserve Shiraz Lot 214 from Barossa, Australia. Shiraz from Barossa, Australia. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Highly Recommended, Shiraz, Trader Joe's

    Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon – Pure Cab Goodness

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 18, 2021 Last Updated: January 27, 2023

    Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon – Pure Cab Goodness

    A Costco Bulk Buy Cab, the Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, Australia. Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, South Australia. The wine spends 12 months in French oak, only 5% of which was new. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Bulk Buy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Costco

    Quarisa Mrs. Q Cabernet Sauvignon - A Good Buy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 7, 2020 Last Updated: May 27, 2021

    Quarisa Mrs. Q Cabernet Sauvignon - A Good Buy

    A quality $10 Cab at a great Costco price, the Quarisa Mrs. Q Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, Australia. Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra, South Australia. The wine spends 16 months in new and old French and American oak barrels and has 3 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Costco

    Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz - A Stunner

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 16, 2020 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz - A Stunner

    Smooth, silky and savory, the Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz. A co-fermented blend of 98% Shiraz and 2% Viognier from 25 year-old vines in McLaren Vale, South Australia. The wine spends 5 to 9 months in old French oak and has about 4 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Highly Recommended, Shiraz

    Yalumba Organic Shiraz - A Reliable Buy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 23, 2020 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    Yalumba Organic Shiraz - A Reliable Buy

    Clean and savory Shiraz from the south of Australia, the Yalumba Organic Shiraz. 100% Shiraz from six family vineyards in South Australia. The wine is fully organic and vegan friendly. It is aged in stainless steel and has just 0.3 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Organic, Shiraz

    Vintner's Lot Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon – Easy For $8

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 10, 2020 Last Updated: May 27, 2021

    Vintner's Lot Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon – Easy For $8

    A simple but tasty Australian Cab from Aldi, the Vintner's Lot Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, South Australia. The label mentions oak but doesn't indicate the type or length of time. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon

    Kings of Prohibition Cabernet Shiraz Red Blend – Hitting on All Eight

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 8, 2020 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Kings of Prohibition Cabernet Shiraz Red Blend – Hitting on All Eight

    The roaring 20's are back. Put the finger on some tasty giggle water, the Kings of Prohibition Cabernet Shiraz Red Blend from Trader Joe's. A red blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 49% Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, Australia. The wine is aged in a combination of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blends, Shiraz, Trader Joe's

    Yalumba Samuel's Collection Eden Valley Viognier - Yummy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 24, 2019 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Yalumba Samuel's Collection Eden Valley Viognier - Yummy

    Lovely and delicious Viognier from Australia, the Yalumba Samuel's Collection Eden Valley Viognier. Viognier from Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia. 60% of the wine was aged 10 months in French oak with the remaining 40% in stainless steel. It is also vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Highly Recommended, Vegan, Viognier

    Yalumba Samuel's Collection Barossa Shiraz – Like A Boss

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 1, 2019 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Yalumba Samuel's Collection Barossa Shiraz – Like A Boss

    A deliciously well-done wine, the Yalumba Samuel's Collection Barossa Shiraz. 100% Shiraz from 40 year-old vines in the Barossa Valley, Australia. The wine was aged for 10 months in French, Hungarian and American barriques, octaves and hogsheads (15% new) and has just 0.5 … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Shiraz, Vegan

    DRG Daryl Rex Groom Sauvignon Blanc – Limetastic

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 25, 2019 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    DRG Daryl Rex Groom Sauvignon Blanc – Limetastic

    A refreshing find from the Adelaide Hills in Australia, the NakedWines.com DRG Daryl Rex Groom Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc from Adelaide Hills, Australia. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Deals, Naked Wines, Sauvignon Blanc

    Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz - Classic and Delicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 22, 2019 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz - Classic and Delicious

    Another fantastic wine from the Barossa Valley, the Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz. 100% Shiraz from vineyards throughout the Barossa Valley, South Australia including the sub-regions of Marananga, Greenock, Seppeltsfield, Gomersal, Moppa, Lyndoch and Ebenezer. The wine was … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Highly Recommended, Shiraz

    Mt Monster Cabernet Sauvignon - Big On Taste

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 11, 2019 Last Updated: May 27, 2021

    Mt Monster Cabernet Sauvignon - Big On Taste

    You've got nothing to fear from the Mt Monster Cabernet Sauvignon from the Limestone Coast of South Australia. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Limestone Coast, South Australia. The wine is aged for a short amount of time in French and American oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Highly Recommended

    Barossa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - Deeply Drinkable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 12, 2018 Last Updated: May 31, 2021

    Barossa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - Deeply Drinkable

    A juicy, ripe and rich Cab from Australia, the Barossa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon from the heart of the Barossa Valley, Australia. The wine spends 12 months in French oak barrels and has residual sugar of just 0.3 g/L. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Highly Recommended

    Terra Barossa Shiraz - A Beaut

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 23, 2018 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Terra Barossa Shiraz - A Beaut

    Multi-faceted and quite satisfying, the Terra Barossa Shiraz from Thorn-Clarke Wines. Shiraz from the St. Kitts, Milton Park and Kabininge vineyards in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Highly Recommended, Shiraz

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