Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2012, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Full-on, big Australian red wine with glorious black cherry liqueur aromas and flavours. Rich, full-bodied and delicious. This wine has won multiple Gold and Silver Medals in competitions around the world. Part of the Bryson Family portfolio. The oak is woven in well and the wine comes off as balanced. Well-priced. I'd drink with a rack of lamb. Drink: 2013-2017. 673897 14.50% XD 750 mL $17.75 Score: 92/100. February 7, 2015
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Schild Estate Gms Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2012, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Oh yum. Comfort me with mourvèdre and other old bush vine grapes. Rich, complex and deep Australian red wine: exactly what you want in a partner (and in a wine). Full-bodied and smooth and inviting. The Schild family has been in the Barossa Valley for more than 60 years. Lots of complexity, depth and vibrancy in this richly rewarding wine. This is a blend of 45% Grenache, 28% Mourvèdre and 27% Shiraz grapes. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2013-2018. 108183 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015
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McWilliams Wines JJ McWilliam Shiraz Cabernet 2013, South Eastern Australia, Australia: A full-bodied, rich and supple Australian red wine blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Attractive aromas of fleshy ripe black fruit, toasty oak and mocha. Pair with meat dishes. Great price. Drink: 2007-2011. 16741 13.50% XD 750 mL $9.95 Score: 87/100. February 7, 2015
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Cusumano Syrah 2013, Sicily, Italy: Extraordinary value for the money in this southern Italian red wine. Syrah delivers a velvet mouth texture and lots of fleshy ripe dark plum flavours. Perfect for roast beef. Drink: 2013-2016. 145490 14.50% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. February 6, 2015
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