Shiraz, also known as Syrah, stands as one of the most celebrated grape varieties globally, renowned for its rich flavors and adaptability. In Australia’s Hunter Valley, Shiraz has found a distinctive expression as a fresh medium bodied wine, reflecting the region’s unique climate and terrior. Beyond producing exceptional single-varietal wines, McLeish Wines have embraced blending Shiraz with other grape varieties, creating wines of remarkable complexity and character.
The Heritage of Shiraz in the Hunter Valley
The Hunter Valley’s sub-tropical climate and diverse soils impart unique characteristics to the grape, resulting in wines that are medium-bodied with soft tannins, exhibiting flavors ranging from purple, red berries to earthy and spicy undertones. These distinctive qualities make Hunter Valley Shiraz an elegant wine to enjoy in it’s youth or cellared for long term enjoyment.
Exploring Shiraz Blends
Blending Shiraz with other grape varieties that enhances the wine’s complexity. McLeish Wines have created a range of Shiraz blends from the estate vineyards:
- Tri Moir: Combining Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot yields a lighter, more aromatic wine. This blend has been crafted from our love of Beaujolais as it offers a juicy, slippery balance of blueberry, sweet plums, blackberries, and savory spice, making it a versatile to serve chilled or at room temperature, this is the perfect choice for various proteins as a Befresh medium bodied blend
- Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon: This classic Australian blend marries the spicy, fruit-forward nature of Shiraz with the structured elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon. The result is a well-balanced wine with depth and aging potential.
McLeish Estate Wines Shiraz style
At McLeish Wines, we honor the legacy of Shiraz in the Hunter Valley by crafting wines that reflect both tradition and innovation. Our Shiraz offerings, include blends, are designed to express the full potential of this grape. We invite you to visit our cellar door to experience the diversity and excellence of our Shiraz wines firsthand.
The versatility of Shiraz, especially when blended, continues to be popular amongst our Wine Club Partners and as a delight to enjoy in its youth or with cellaring.
