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    Penascal Estate Seleccion Especial Tempranillo Shiraz - Cheap, Old and Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 15, 2013 Last Updated: December 10, 2016

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Shiraz, Spain, Tempranillo

    St Hallett Faith Shiraz - Juicy and Spicy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 12, 2013 Last Updated: March 6, 2021

    2010-St-Hallett-Faith-Shiraz

    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...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Shiraz

    Trader Joe's Week Wine #1 - Berton Vineyard The Black Shiraz

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 24, 2013 Last Updated: August 25, 2017

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    [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...]

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

    Yalumba Eden Valley Shiraz Viognier - A Solid Shiraz

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 13, 2013 Last Updated: December 11, 2016

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Shiraz

    Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz - Lives Up To Its Name

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 11, 2013 Last Updated: March 4, 2021

    2011-Jam-Jar-Sweet-Shiraz

    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...]

    Filed Under: Dessert Wine, Shiraz, South Africa

    Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz - Juicy!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 28, 2013 Last Updated: December 11, 2016

    2010-Chateau-Tanunda-Grand-Barossa-Shiraz

    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...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Shiraz

    Shoofly Shiraz - Sweet and Spicy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 4, 2012 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2010-Shoofly-Shiraz

    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...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Highly Recommended, Shiraz

    Marquee Signature Shiraz McLaren Vale - A Meaty Wine That Goes Great With Meat

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 10, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Shiraz

    Honey Badger Sweet Red Wine - Don't Like Sweet Red Wine? Honey Badger Don't Care!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 11, 2012 Last Updated: August 24, 2017

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Dessert Wine, Shiraz, South Africa

    Leeuwin Estate Siblings Margaret River Shiraz - Super Shiraz

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 25, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2008-Leeuwin-Estate-Siblings-Margaret-River-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...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Shiraz

    Eden Road The Long Road Gundagai Shiraz - One More Reason to Love Syrah/Shiraz

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 17, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2010-Eden-Road-The-Long-Road-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...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Bulk Buy, Shiraz

    Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz - Fruit, Fruit and More Fruit

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 26, 2012 Last Updated: March 6, 2021

    2008-Wyndham-Estate-Bin-555-Shiraz

    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...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Shiraz

    Five Favorites - Barbecue Wine!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 26, 2012 Last Updated: April 4, 2015

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Five Favorites, Malbec, Red Blends, Shiraz

    McWilliam's Hanwood Estate Shiraz- You Say Shiraz, I Say Syrah

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 12, 2012 Last Updated: April 2, 2021

    2009-McWilliams-Hanwood-Estate-Shiraz

    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...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Shiraz

    Douglas Green The Beach House Red - A Savory and Spicy Summer Sipper

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 22, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Shiraz, South Africa

    Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz - An Aussie Through and Through

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 15, 2012 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2008_Jacobs_Creek_Reserve_Barossa_Shiraz

    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...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Highly Recommended, Shiraz

    Marquee Organic Shiraz Cabernet - Plum and Spice From Australia

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 7, 2012 Last Updated: December 8, 2016

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Organic, Shiraz

    Penley Estate Hyland Coonawarra Shiraz - Super Smooth and Silky

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 17, 2011 Last Updated: March 2, 2021

    2008_Penley_Estate_Hyland_Coonawarra_Shiraz

    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...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Shiraz

    Douglas Green Vineyard Creations Shiraz - An Easy Drinker

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 4, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Shiraz, South Africa

    Penley Estate Condor Coonawarra Shiraz Cabernet - My Kind Of Finish

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 3, 2011 Last Updated: December 8, 2016

    2008_Penley_Estates_Condor_Coonawarra_Shiraz_Cabernet

    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...]

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

    George Wyndham Founder's Reserve Shiraz - A Fall Classic

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 31, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Shiraz

    Boschendal 1685 Shiraz - A Perfectly Pleasing Pepper Party

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 3, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2009_Boschendal_1685_Shiraz

    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...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Shiraz, South Africa

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