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Shiraz – or Syrah – is rightly adored by our customers. Ripe, spicy, purple-in-the-glass wines that pack a huge flavour punch. This dozen from around the world really shows Shiraz off in all its styles. Great value too.  See below for current lineup.

Shiraz Mix

Excellent. Really enjoyed this wine which was just as delicious as the 2020 vintage

In the foothills of the Cévennes, in northernmost Languedoc, lie the great Crus of the region, Larzac and Pézenas. Threaded between them is this ancient, almost forgotten IGP. Smooth with black, polished herbal fruit, a classic of southern France.

Scattered on the high-altitude slopes of the Cévennes foothills, lie the vineyards of Terrasses de Larzac. The top wine from there fetches £100 a bottle. Nearby are the other Languedoc crus - Montpeyroux, Pézenas and Pic Saint Loup. Tucked away among them and in the shadow of the great Mont Baudile lies a forgotten IGP, named after this towering mountain. Cave Fonjoya boasts 90% production of this tiny area and the very finest grapes are reserved for this wine. A classic blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre, it's a sumptuous, smooth red, with polished tannins and deep black fruit with herbal nuances. Pure charm and a great partner to grilled meats, ideal at a barbecue, or with a rich, garlicky, herby casserole, veggie or not!

Terres d'Arboras

Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition

A really flavoursome red with a pleasingly smooth finish - Leon and the bees did a good job!

Our 'Winery of the Year' Journey’s End takes looking after the planet seriously. That means keeping bees happy too. They're behind many of our 5-star wines. This is a gorgeous, velvety Rhône-style blend made with the help of some hard working bees.

The buzz of bees is music to the ears of grape growers. Because where there are bees, there are healthy vines and pristine grapes. Leon Esterbuizen pays tribute to these essential vineyard workers with this velvety Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Grenache blend. The grapes come from the hardy Swartland wine region – a hilly, dry area that's fast gained a name for quality. Nearly half were taken from old bush vines, which produce fruit of excellent concentration and all were handpicked, in the cool of the night for freshness. Whole bunch fermentation and wild yeasts means a gentle touch in the cellar and more layers of flavour. It’s as smooth as its name would suggest, with layers of ripe berry fruit, herb and spice notes. Great with bangers and mash.

The Velvet Bee

Black fruit, herbal and pungent spice. Simply gorgeous! Very good plus!

A real flavour of southern France in this fabulous, rich herby red from an exceptional area. Its vineyards weave through grand appellations, whose top bottles fetch £25-30. Our Giant costs a mere fraction, but delivers every bit of dark fruit taste.

Val de Montferrand's vineyards run like ribbons through the Grand Cru of Pic Saint Loup, "one of the most sought-after zones of the Languedoc" (Andrew Jefford). Here lie famous estates like Domaine de l'Hortus and Château Lascaux, whose wines fetch £25+. It's a region where the coastal plains transition into grand mountains, namely Pic Saint Loup and Hortus. Legend has it that the two used to be one great peak, until two lovers, Estiennou and Estiennette, were fleeing an arranged marriage that would keep them apart. The giant Gargantua heard their cries and, taking pity, used his great sword to split the mountains and give them a means of escape! Love story aside, it's a rich, dark red, with gorgeous depth thanks to the cool climate.

Le Géant du Pic

Great Hawke's Bay Syrah from this family estate - delicious fruit

There's plenty of noise about New Zealand's great whites, but don't forget the reds. Syrah is a star in North Island's Hawke's Bay, shining here in this dark, supple red. From a family estate, this is a vibrant, silky cherry and violet-scented Syrah.

Alpha Domus was started in the early days of New Zealand winemaking – 1989 to be precise. Anthonius and Leonarda Ham saw that the Western Heretaunga region of Hawke's Bay, with its ancient riverbeds and moderate climate, held the secret to fine wines. They planted vineyards in this area, now known as the Bridge Pa Triangle district, and were one of the subregion's first wineries. They remain family owned today and have received Trophies for their impressive wines. 30 years later, they have converted fully to organic viticulture, with certification from 2023 vintage. New Zealander Barry Riwai is the winemaker. With a fascination for Rhône wines, he is well suited to produce this elegant Kiwi Syrah. Enjoy with grilled meats or pasta.

Alpha Domus Syrah Collection

Rich and sumptuous. Big, bold flavour and lots of depth

RedHeads don't tow the line, they're Aussie rebels leading the field! From the get-go, they've made small-volume, handcrafted wines from 'rescued' grapes. This is a cracker – Barossa, Clare, McLaren and Langhorne Creek. A palate-punching Shiraz.

20 years ago, a lightbulb moment resulted in the creation of RedHeads by Tony and Tom Laithwaite. It was a no-gimmicks, no-rules cellar where young, talented (and rebellious) winemakers could moonlight and make small-batch wines that really rocked their boat. Growers started bringing in pick-up loads of their best grapes they wanted 'rescuing' from the mega-blends. RedHeads winemakers began to gain a reputation as the ‘Robinhood of grapes’ – saving parcels to make into handcrafted wines. So popular, the cellar outgrew its original home and, for a few years, it moved from shed to shed. Finally it bought its own vineyard and built a state-of-the-art, off-grid, solar-powered eco winery. RedHeads by name, green by nature, with awards galore.

RedHeads Good Shiraz

A soft, supple mouthful of easy going fruit

Introducing Blackstrap, the latest gem from Sam Trimboli, one of our favourite, long-standing winemakers Down Under. A mellow, fruit-driven red with black fruit flavours and a gentle touch of spice. Very easy drinking.

We know how much our customers love juicy Aussie reds, especially a classic Shiraz. That’s why our expert on the ground, Ben Cohn, is always on the lookout for new discoveries. And it’s even better when those discoveries involve wines from one of our favourite winemakers. We’ve been working with Sam Trimboli for over 30 years now and when he set up his own winery in 2018, we backed him all the way. Now he’s one of Australia’s most in-demand winemakers, having won multiple awards across his collection of wines. Blackstrap has delicious blueberry and blackberry fruit, and  a gentle kick of spice on the finish. Ideal for sipping on its own, with barbecued meats or veggie kebabs with couscous.

Blackstrap Shiraz

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