Bestselling Shiraz

This curated dozen brings together Australia's most beloved shiraz producers, including prestigious names like Fox Creek and Schild Estate with their coveted old vine fruit. The collection spans multiple premium regions and showcases the diversity of Australian shiraz, from single vineyard expressions to heritage bottlings. With ratings reaching 96 points from Wine Orbit and consistent high scores across multiple vintages, these wines represent the pinnacle of what makes Australian shiraz globally renowned.

Old vine shiraz, like the Fox Creek and Schild Estate bottles in this collection, comes from vines typically 30+ years old that produce significantly more concentrated and complex wines. These mature vines have deeper root systems that access unique mineral layers in the soil, creating wines with greater depth, more nuanced tannin structure, and enhanced aging potential. The lower yields from old vines mean each grape carries more intense flavour compounds, resulting in the rich blood plum, blackcurrant, and chocolate notes found in this collection.

The rich, meaty character and bold tannins in these shiraz wines make them perfect companions for robust dishes like slow-cooked lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steaks, or hearty beef stews. The chocolate and vanilla notes from oak aging complement dishes with earthy mushrooms or rich sauces, while the black olive and plum flavours enhance Mediterranean-style preparations. For cheese pairings, try aged cheddar or blue cheese to match the wine's intensity and complexity.

While these shiraz wines are absolutely delicious now, showcasing their vibrant fruit and well-integrated oak, they're also built for cellaring thanks to their full-bodied structure and quality tannins. The 2021-2023 vintages will continue developing complexity over the next 5-8 years, with the old vine expressions having even longer aging potential. If drinking now, consider decanting for 30-60 minutes to allow the wines to open up and reveal their full spectrum of flavours.

This collection showcases the diversity of Australian shiraz by featuring wines from various premium regions, each contributing their unique terroir characteristics to the final blend of flavours. Australian shiraz varies dramatically by region - from the elegant, spicy styles of cooler climates to the rich, powerful expressions from warmer areas. The variety of producers and vineyard sites in this dozen means you're experiencing a comprehensive tour of Australia's finest shiraz-producing regions in a single collection.