{"title":"Best Australian Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere are several factors that contribute to making great \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eClimate\u003c\/span\u003e: Shiraz grapes thrive in warm climates, and Australia's hot, dry weather is well-suited for the variety. The Barossa Valley, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecollective.com.au\/collections\/regions-mclaren-vale\" title=\"mclaren vale\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 400;\"\u003eMcLaren Vale\u003c\/a\u003e, and the Hunter Valley are all regions known for producing high-quality Australian Shiraz. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTerroir\u003c\/span\u003e: The unique combination of soil, altitude, and other environmental factors can contribute to the distinct character of the wine. Shiraz grown in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecollective.com.au\/collections\/regions-barossa-valley\" title=\"barossa valley\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 400;\"\u003eBarossa Valley\u003c\/a\u003e, for example, tends to have more rich, dark fruit flavours, while Shiraz grown in the cooler climate of the Yarra Valley may have more subtle, floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWinemaking techniques\u003c\/span\u003e: The winemaking techniques used can also play a role in the final product. Shiraz can be made in a variety of styles, from rich and full-bodied to more elegant and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOak influence\u003c\/span\u003e: The use of oak barrels during ageing can also contribute to the character of the wine, adding flavours such as vanilla, caramel, and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAgeing\u003c\/span\u003e: Australian Shiraz benefit from ageing for a few years to develop more complexity and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverall, great Australian \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinecollective.com.au\/collections\/shiraz-wines\" title=\"shiraz\"\u003eShiraz\u003c\/a\u003e is characterised by its full-bodied, rich, and dark fruit flavours, soft tannins, and complex aroma and taste profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.thewinecollective.com.au\/collections\/best-australian-shiraz.oembed","provider":"The Wine Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}