Many Americans think that Australian Shiraz is inherently jammy and high in alcohol. But an exploration of the category ...

The Shiraz grape is the syrah grape, common to south-eastern France and used widely around the world; “Shiraz” was the name given to the syrah grape in the early years of Australian ...

I was interviewed on a radio program in San Francisco where, with three minutes left in the show, the host asked, "If you had to take only one wine to a desert island, what would it be?" With no time ...

The San Francisco International Wine Competition (SFIWC) has released the 2024 wine competition winners. Six Shiraz wines made the final round. Below are brief descriptions of the wines and ...

James Busby, the father of Australian viticulture, first brought cuttings of the grape to Australia in 1832, and over time it took on the moniker Shiraz there. Johann Henschke, sixth-generation ...

Considered the classic grape varieties, originating in the Old World, which have the ability to make outstanding wines. Reds include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and ...

“Stone, shale and quartz – a tough dig.” During the 2023 vintage, the winemaker then crushed and fermented some of his top shiraz grapes in those buried amphorae – again, not a ...

The days of jammy, mass-produced varietal-labelled ‘critter wines’ from huge regions such as South Australia have faded. The ...

Five Cabernet Sauvignon wines made the final round at the San Francisco International Wine Competition. Below are brief descriptions of the wines and tasting notes.

The country’s most-planted grape – shiraz/syrah – has been particularly hard hit, with exports and prices falling since 2018. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check ...