Shiraz - Non Alcoholic Wine

Why is Barossa Shiraz so good?

Barossa Shiraz is generally a full-bodied wine with ripe, dark fruit flavours textured with savoury notes of spice. Barossa Shiraz is among the world's most recognisable and celebrated Shiraz. Wine makers started producing Shiraz in the Barossa Valley in 1842. Since then, the region has boomed, with more than 170 wine companies setting up. The growing conditions of the Barossa are ideal for Shiraz, which is why it has become the ‘hero’ of the region.

Which is sweeter Merlot or Shiraz?

Merlot wines are sweeter, however they’re not overly sweet, just fruiter. Shiraz has a fuller body and is more robust in flavours.The main difference between Merlot and Shiraz is that Merlot wines tend to be a little fruiter. Shiraz, on the other hand has a fuller body and is more robust in its flavour profile. Some experts say that merlot is well suited to newer palates whereas shiraz is better suited to a more sophisticated palate.

What Flavour is Shiraz?

Shiraz is dark and tannic with a ripe, black-fruit aroma with distinct chocolate notes. There is also a peppery character of shiraz that adds depth to the wine. Barossa Shiraz is generally a full-bodied wine with ripe, dark fruit flavours textured with savoury notes of spice. Barossa Shiraz is among the world's most recognisable and celebrated Shiraz. Shiraz is dark and tannic with a ripe, black-fruit aroma with distinct chocolate notes. There is also a peppery character of shiraz that adds depth to the wine. Brand include, Newblood, Cimicky, Edenvale, Plus & Minus and Jacobs Creek Unvined. To find out more about the best non-alcoholic Shiraz you can read my 2021 Guide To Non-Alcoholic Shiraz.