All time Fav – Shiraz Lineup

Hamelin Bay Margaret River Reserve Shiraz 2013

Hazyblur 'The Vino' Shiraz 2007

Clare Valley Shiraz selected from our own premium vineyard sites has produced a wine with strong regional and varietal definition. This sophisticated yet elegant wine has a vibrant crimson hue with aromas and flavours of blackberry, mulberry and fresh cherries.

Lienert Vineyards ‘Jack West’ West Barossa Shiraz 2019

Light- to medium-bodied red, cherried and spicy with a dark, leathery edge. It has an easy appeal, nothing's been tricked or sweetened up, it just is what it is. All about the fruit. - James Halliday

Tim Adams 'Mr. Mick' Shiraz

Rusden 'Black Guts' Shiraz 2007

91pts - Jeremy Oliver

91pts – James Halliday

"Rather more oaky than typical from Tahbilk, with a spicy, peppery & dusty bouquet of vibrant cassis, redcurrants, blood plums & blackberries supported by smoky, chocolatey notes. It’s smooth & polished,with a long, lively presence of spicy, peppery shiraz supported by fine, plaint tannins & sweet oak, finishing with a lingering core of flavour & a soft acidity." - Jeremy Oliver

"The spice, anise & pepper notes that contribute the savoury component of this wine aren't common in Tahbilk Shiraz. This is in no way intended to be critical, if anything, the reverse, for there's ample plum & blackberry fruit to accommodate those characters." – James Halliday

NOW by PAXTON stands for NATURAL ORGANIC WINE. The consumer market demand has been growing steadily for Preservative Free/Natural wines. As leaders in organic production, it was obvious that Paxton needed a product for this category. In addition to Natural, PF & Organic, we wanted to make a young, drink NOW style shiraz that was different from our existing Shiraz styles.

Tasting Note

This is a lovely fresh bright Shiraz, true to region and variety. There are bright red and some dark fruits on the nose, a hint of chocolate and a mere whiff of oak. The tannins in the mouth are smooth and overall the wine is fresh, juicy and quite delicious. Try it with a Tuscan pepper stew or Peposo and if you have enough Scarlet Runner, you could use it to make the dish, too!