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As Australian vineyards go, this isn't that old, having been planted in 1971. Chocolate and vanilla shadings frame...
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Released after the more forward 2014, the powerfully intense 2013 has terrific gravitas. Typically Henschke, it has...
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This has a rich delivery of dark-plum, cocoa and pepper aromas with a slate-like, stony edge and some toasty oak...
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Very deep purple-black in color, the 2013 Eligo has an intoxicating nose of creme de cassis, blueberry tart and...
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Remember that old Heinz Ketchup “anticipation” ad from the 1970s? The palate of this 2013 Grange does just that....
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A hedonistic wine that has a very strong and confident style to it. Rich blackberries and dark plums with a distinct...
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Syrah 2013 Australia

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.

Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.