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Margaret River | Australia

Margaret River Shiraz GI Wine Guide

Fragrant, medium-bodied Shiraz with berry fruit and savoury spice

ShirazServe 15–17°CAge Enjoy young or cellar structured examples
Margaret River Shiraz wine colour in the glass
Typical colourMedium ruby

Overview

Margaret River Shiraz often emphasises fragrance and medium-bodied balance. Its berry fruit and spice suit a savoury style, sometimes labelled Syrah.

In The Glass

Colour
Medium ruby
Nose
Mulberry, Plum, Violet and Spice.
Palate
Fragrant, medium-bodied Shiraz with berry fruit and savoury spice. Generally medium-bodied, medium acidity, medium tannins, dry, with a long finish.

Tasting Profile

Body Medium3/5
Tannins Medium3/5
Acidity Medium3/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5

Grapes

Shiraz

Aromas And Notes

MulberryPlumVioletSpice

Terroir

Maritime conditions moderated by the Indian and Southern Oceans.

Food Pairings

Grilled lambSausages with lentilsRoast mushroomsPeppered beef