Z WINE Julius Shiraz 2022 Review – Oak Over Fruit in the Barossa The Julius Shiraz 2022 from Z WINE presents itself as a bold Barossa release, basket-pressed and sitting at 14.5% ABV. The deep maroon and gold label suggests confidence and weight, setting expectations for plush fruit and warmth. What emerges in the glass,…
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The Château Yaldara Grand Cuvée Shiraz 2022 arrives with a reputation that carries weight. Positioned as a flagship Barossa expression from Château Yaldara and often associated with a high-end retail tier, it signals seriousness and intent from the outset.
Century-old vineyards carry weight in Australian wine; not every bottle shows that story with nuance. The Manser 100 Year Old Vines Reserve Grenache 2022 from Blewitt Springs draws on that heritage, unfolding with air, food, and attention.
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Named for the old strawberry patch beside the vineyard, Strawberry Hill is matured for eighteen months in French oak barrels of varying age and origin. Combined with heritage fruit and careful winemaking, it aims to balance approachability with depth.
From the former Penfolds Chief Winemaker comes a blend built on structure, not showmanship. Plexus 2022 plays well with food, sparks conversation, and finds common ground between boldness and restraint.
Wrapped in matte black and finished with a gold crest, Lone Palm’s Hillside Shiraz looks like it has something to say—and it does. But instead of shouting with sweetness or oak, it chooses a slower, more deliberate pace.
Penfolds Max’s Shiraz 2022 carries a quiet reverence within its uniform red-capsule bottles—an homage to Max Schubert, the original creator of Grange. It arrives with understated visual cues, but a reputation that nudges expectations upward. After recently tasting the Shiraz Cabernet from the same range, we approached this bottle with curiosity.