85% Tempranillo and 15% Shiraz from Castilla y Leon, Spain. SRP of $13 and available for as low as $6. From the bottle: "Penascal Estate Seleccion Especial or Special Selection is a rich, full bodied and complex wine. We have hand picked Tempranillo and Shiraz fruit from … [Read more...]
St Hallett Faith Shiraz - Juicy and Spicy
100% Shiraz from Barossa, Australia. SRP of $19.99 and available for as low as $11.99. From the bottle: "It was a leap of faith which inspired a small group of European settlers to leave their homeland and seek the opportunities of the Barossa in 1842. They established … [Read more...]
Trader Joe's Week Wine #1 - Berton Vineyard The Black Shiraz
[Check out our most recent Trader Joe's series here!] BULK BUY! The first installment in our weeklong series on Trader Joe's wine! Shiraz from Barossa, Australia available exclusively at Trader Joe's. Purchased for $7.49. From the bottle: "The Black Barossa Shiraz is … [Read more...]
Yalumba Eden Valley Shiraz Viognier - A Solid Shiraz
97% Shiraz and 3% Viognier from Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia. SRP of $20 and available for as low as $12. From the bottle: "Rich, generous Shiraz from Eden Valley is co-fermented with 3% Viognier - The subtle, aromatic and exotic grape variety that enhances the … [Read more...]
Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz - Lives Up To Its Name
100% Shiraz from Western Cape, South Africa. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $8. From the bottle: "Sweet perfection...simple, pure, and honest. Packed with juicy berry flavors and hints of dark chocolate, Jam Jar makes a versatile … [Read more...]
Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz - Juicy!
97% Shiraz and 3% Cabernet Franc from Barossa, Australia. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $14. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Chateau Tanunda, Australia's oldest and grandest Chateau is the site of the very first vines planted in the Barossa in 1845. … [Read more...]
Shoofly Shiraz - Sweet and Spicy
100% Shiraz from McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and Clare Valley, South Australia. SRP of $14 and available widely for around $9. Purchased. From the bottle: "What's with life these days? So many distractions...turn on the TV, see all those billboards, the internet's gone … [Read more...]
Marquee Signature Shiraz McLaren Vale - A Meaty Wine That Goes Great With Meat
100% Shiraz from McLaren Vale, Australia. SRP $20 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy Marquee Selections for review purposes. From the bottle: "You should know, this wine was made especially for you...someone who enjoys premium wines from unique regions, … [Read more...]
Honey Badger Sweet Red Wine - Don't Like Sweet Red Wine? Honey Badger Don't Care!
95% Shiraz and 5% Pinotage from Western Cape, South Africa. This is a new release with an SRP of $9. It will be available widely soon. Sample received courtesy WineSource International for review purposes. From the bottle: "Lured by the Honeyguide Bird to the tempting … [Read more...]
Leeuwin Estate Siblings Margaret River Shiraz - Super Shiraz
98% Shiraz and 2% Viognier from Margaret River, Western Australia. SRP of $20 and available for as low as $16. Sample received courtesy Old Bridge Cellars for review purposes. From the bottle: "Excellent winter and early spring rains recharged the soil profile for the dry … [Read more...]
Eden Road The Long Road Gundagai Shiraz - One More Reason to Love Syrah/Shiraz
Shiraz from Gundagai, Australia. SRP of $23 and available for as low as $16. Sample received courtesy Zing USA for review purposes. From the bottle: "Eden Road is a small vineyard and winery located in Murrumbateman, a sub-region of the Canberra District. The Long Road … [Read more...]
Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz - Fruit, Fruit and More Fruit
100% Shiraz from South Eastern Australia. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $8. Sample received courtesy Pernod Ricard for review purposes. From the bottle: "George Wyndham became the father of Australian Shiraz after planting Australia's first commercial Shiraz … [Read more...]
Five Favorites - Barbecue Wine!
Great Red Wines Under $20 Fit For a BBQ! Today we're launching a new series, "Five Favorites". With each installment of this new series we'll pick a topic such as "Italian Wines", "Spanish Tempranillo", or "Wines For The Patio" and then I'll give you five of my favorites for … [Read more...]
McWilliam's Hanwood Estate Shiraz- You Say Shiraz, I Say Syrah
Shiraz from South Eastern Australia. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $8. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "The McWilliam family has been at the forefront of Australian winemaking since 1877. Drawing on six generations of winemaking experience, … [Read more...]
Douglas Green The Beach House Red - A Savory and Spicy Summer Sipper
75% Shiraz, 20% Mourvèdre and 5% Viognier from South Africa. SRP of $10 and available for as low as $8. Sample received courtesy DGB for review purposes. From the bottle: "TASTES LIKE: A holiday in a glass. Lively succulent summer fruit & spice tinged Shiraz tempered … [Read more...]
Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz - An Aussie Through and Through
Shiraz from Barossa, South Australia. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $13 and available widely for around $10. From the bottle: "For this wine we reserved selected parcels of grapes grown in the Barossa region in South Australia, a region famous for producing high … [Read more...]
Marquee Organic Shiraz Cabernet - Plum and Spice From Australia
55% Shiraz and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia. SRP of $15 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy Marquee Selections for review purposes. From the bottle: "Marquee Selections proudly presents our Australian Organic Wine Range. No chemical sprays … [Read more...]
Penley Estate Hyland Coonawarra Shiraz - Super Smooth and Silky
100% Shiraz from Coonawarra, South Australia. SRP of $20 and available for as low as $14.99 Sample received courtesy Old Bridge Cellars for review purposes. From the bottle: "THE VISION: Penley Estate crafts super premium wines at our Coonawarra winery, from estate grown … [Read more...]
Douglas Green Vineyard Creations Shiraz - An Easy Drinker
Shiraz from Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. Available for as low as $7.99. Sample received courtesy DGB for review purposes. From the bottle: "This elegant, complex and alluring wine was made from outstanding quality grapes, vinified and nurtured with infinite care. … [Read more...]
Penley Estate Condor Coonawarra Shiraz Cabernet - My Kind Of Finish
80% Shiraz, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, South Australia. SRP of $20 but available for as low as $15. Sample received courtesy Old Bridge Cellars for review purposes. From the bottle: "THE VISION: Penley Estate crafts super premium wines at our Coonawarra … [Read more...]
George Wyndham Founder's Reserve Shiraz - A Fall Classic
100% Shiraz from South Australia. Available for $12.99 at Costco. Sample received courtesy the winemaker for review purposes. From the bottle: "This opulent Shiraz displays intense ripe plum, black cherry and mulberry flavors with hints of chocolate, pepper and … [Read more...]
Boschendal 1685 Shiraz - A Perfectly Pleasing Pepper Party
100% Shiraz from South Africa. Available for around $15. Sample received courtesy DGB for review purposes. From the bottle: "The legend of Boschendal's wines goes as far back as 1685. Only grapes from specially selected vineyards in the mountainous areas of the coastal … [Read more...]