Great value Shiraz that plays all the blackberry, liquorice classics with elegance. There’s also trademark sage, black fruits and sweet spice – it’s traditional at it’s best. Sometimes you just wanna play The Stones and wear Levis.

Kaesler Reach For The Sky Shiraz 2021

Torn sage, ripe mulberry and berries, here’s a full-blooded Shiraz, vibrant and plush with a friendly (juicy) side. Ticks all the Shiraz boxes without ever scaring anyone off – in other words, balanced.

Curator Wine Co Hamlets Shiraz 2023

Classic Barossa Shiraz, right down to the salt, sage and poached plums. This feels like finally whipping off your shoes and putting your feet up after a big day on the tools. A great wine to buy in bulk and have on hand, and solid gift when you don’t know what they love.

Lights Valley Shiraz 2021

Half the size, twice the fun! It’s our version of a single ristretto. Will fit in most handbags, and all tote bags and you could probably (not sure how legal this is) drink it while lining up for a MIFF session to keep you warm. The flavours are all layered here with rich fruits and even a little cacao nib - also perfect if dad's the only one who likes Shiraz at the family dinner table.

Hentley Farm Shiraz 2022 375ml

From the pulpy, leesy texture to the honeyed richness that pours with just enough oxidative edge to impress a Jura mate. It’s got the goods when it comes to the savoury matters too, and will be oh so perfect with fish curries.

Oria-Riff Old Vine Semillon 2023

70% old vine Mataro, plus Grenache and Syrah for the rest. We’re calling it Côte du Rho-ssa thanks to its style and profile which is all blackberries, cassis red fruit and just a bite of black licorice. Stays dry throughout and everything here is harmonious so nothing screams out for attention which is the sign. Great winemaking, great value.

Tim Smith MGS 2022

Packed with black fruit and licorice, ripe black cherry and currants, plum pastille and olive tapenade with a big dollop of luscious tannin, to balance all that ripe fruit. Grab the wood splitter and open this next to the fire.

Ben Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 2021

There’s also a solider of perfectly toasted raisin bread, and hints of pepper. As you’ve already inferred, it’s a wine that offers up a new note/layer with every sip, on top of what you’ve already identified and loved.

Michael Hall Sang de Pigeon Shiraz 2022

There's a beautiful generosity here without dipping into the sweet and jammy territory, with plenty of black spice in the glass balancing out the fruit, with some boysenberry conserve and a touch of bitter cocoa on the finish. Delish.

Crate Shiraz 2021

An amazing Shiraz that’s excellent in every way. Classic, generous and earthy, this serves up layers of stewed plum and spicy oak. A clean split of whole bunch, and destemmed fruit.