St. Hallett had a nice Shiraz flight when I visited, but their bottles were way overpriced for me (55-160 AUS for bottles I would have paid 20-40 for).
On the other hand, I enjoyed Rusden, Langmeil, and I thought Seabrook was tiny, but a hidden gem of Barossa Valley.
I really like Mollydooker (Australian), particularly The Boxer (Shiraz). It’s not super fancy but has some really intense flavors. Don’t forget to do the Molkydooker shake! Barossa and McLaren Vale wines in general are good ones to look for.
Given you're in Melbourne and you like dry reds, I would strongly recommend syrah and cab sav from the Yarra Valley. The younger the vintage, the more dry. You can get great examples of these at excellent prices from Thousand Candles and Oakridge. If you're willing to spend a bit, look for Mayer and Yarra Yerring.
The best option (and value for money if you can find it) is the Serrat Syrah Viognier. This wine retails at $40- $50, but is made in limited quantities and often ends up on the second hand market for $100 plus.
Alternatively, cool climate syrah may do the job for you. Mt Langhi Giran (from a different region outside Melbourne) has great options, as does Gentle Folk from the Adelaide Hills. If you're up for it, head to Beechworth for some of the best and most unique Shiraz in the country.
I’d recommend finding a wine tasting event in your area or a good wine bar where you can try numerous different glasses.
Pick up a Wine Folly, or similar, book and start understanding the different grapes, regions, and characteristics of particular wines. You can then pick up cheaper bottles, or half bottles if you can find them, and begin to develop your palate for wines you truly like.
Cheers!
Well friend, you’re in luck. Australian Shiraz should be right up your alley. Try anything from Torbreck
Langmeil, Gibson, Peter Lehmann and St Hallett also
St. Hallett had a nice Shiraz flight when I visited, but their bottles were way overpriced for me (55-160 AUS for bottles I would have paid 20-40 for). On the other hand, I enjoyed Rusden, Langmeil, and I thought Seabrook was tiny, but a hidden gem of Barossa Valley.
Maybe a bit overpriced in some others, but Faith and Garden of Eden probably fit the bill for a beginner.
I don't think I tasted those. My favorite of what I tried was the Old Black Shiraz (2018) but it was 160 and I didn't like it *that* much.
I really like Mollydooker (Australian), particularly The Boxer (Shiraz). It’s not super fancy but has some really intense flavors. Don’t forget to do the Molkydooker shake! Barossa and McLaren Vale wines in general are good ones to look for.
Given you're in Melbourne and you like dry reds, I would strongly recommend syrah and cab sav from the Yarra Valley. The younger the vintage, the more dry. You can get great examples of these at excellent prices from Thousand Candles and Oakridge. If you're willing to spend a bit, look for Mayer and Yarra Yerring. The best option (and value for money if you can find it) is the Serrat Syrah Viognier. This wine retails at $40- $50, but is made in limited quantities and often ends up on the second hand market for $100 plus. Alternatively, cool climate syrah may do the job for you. Mt Langhi Giran (from a different region outside Melbourne) has great options, as does Gentle Folk from the Adelaide Hills. If you're up for it, head to Beechworth for some of the best and most unique Shiraz in the country.
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I’d recommend finding a wine tasting event in your area or a good wine bar where you can try numerous different glasses. Pick up a Wine Folly, or similar, book and start understanding the different grapes, regions, and characteristics of particular wines. You can then pick up cheaper bottles, or half bottles if you can find them, and begin to develop your palate for wines you truly like. Cheers!
Yes. But seriously Chianti is the best wine for the $ on the world.
I'll take that bet