Elderton Barossa Shiraz
The winery best known for its award-winning CSM also makes one hot Shiraz. With a whiff of chocolate on the nose and a hint of vanilla on the finish, it's one of those tasty Barossa numbers almost better than dessert.

Wirra Wirra Church Block Red
Not technically a Shiraz, this MacLaren Vale bottling is a blend of Shiraz, Cab and Merlot. But it was one of my old standby wines when I lived in the region - affordable enough to share with the crowd yet complex enough for a serious dinner.

Yalumba “Y” Series
One of the Barossa's best bargain Shiraz, Yalumba's hard to beat at under $10. Slightly sweet, dark fruit dominates along with black pepper, but a small addition of Viognier rounds the wine out with a few pretty notes.

Kangarilla Road Shiraz/Viognier
Another MacLaren Vale winner, Kangarilla Road's nod to Cote Rotie shows restraint while showcasing the region's bright plum and cassis flavors.

Henschke Mt. Edelstone Shiraz
This is one of Oz's finest wines, Shiraz or otherwise. Henschke, an Adelaide Hills/Barossa-based family winery makes Shiraz that is sexy, almost smokey, surprisingly well-balanced with beautiful blackberry and black plum fruit.

D'Arenberg Shiraz, The Footbolt, Old Vine Shiraz, McLaren Vale
If you know D'Arenberg Shiraz, its probably the “Dead Arm.” But the Footbolt makes a suitably delicious alternative to its pricier cousin. It's one of those deep, dark, inky, purple wines with pepper, spice and everything nice.

Two Hands Bella's Garden Shiraz
A powerful rendition of Barossa Shiraz, Bella's Garden is a big-bodied dame with a strong backbone of tannins and pure plum and currant flavors.

Peter Lehman Barossa Shiraz
Peter Lehman is practically the face of the Barossa and Shiraz is without a doubt the Barossa's starring varietal. So when the two come together, you know the results are something good. A classic, inky, black, Barossa wine, PL's Shiraz is a big boy with tart fruit and a flourishing finish.

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