Shiraz Savers Mixed Dozen

The Shiraz Savers Mixed Dozen is the perfect showcase of Australia’s most celebrated varietal, bringing together outstanding Shiraz (and Shiraz blends) from some of the country’s finest regions and wineries at exceptional value. The dozen opens with 3 x Normans Traditional Shiraz 2022 (South Australia, 14% Alc), a vibrant red bursting with blackberry and black cherry, balanced by subtle oak spice and finishing smooth and elegant—perfect for drinking now or cellaring. Alongside it sits the bold yet refined McWilliams JJ McWilliam Shiraz Cabernet 2023 x 3(13.5% Alc), delivering blackberry, ripe plum, and aniseed, seamlessly integrated with French oak notes of spice, pencil shavings, and char, offering masculine depth with finesse. From the Barossa Valley, the indulgent Chocolate Box Shiraz 2023 x 1 (14.5% Alc) impresses with its rich mulberry hue, full-bodied power, and 12 months of oak ageing, showcasing the region’s classic ripe fruit and chocolate-laced generosity. Adding further depth, the Bayliss Road Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2023 x 1 (14.8% Alc) delivers blackberry, plum, savoury olive and licorice, framed by 12 months in French oak. Awarded 95 Points Australian Wine Showcase Magazine, 94 Points & 5 Stars Sam Kim Wine Orbit, and a Gold Medal, this is a true regional standout. From Great Western, the Raptor Bird of Prey Shiraz 2022 x 1 (14% Alc) reveals dark plum, fruitcake, and spice, with a plush palate of red and blue fruits, layered with pepper and oak. Highly awarded with 96 Points & Gold Medal Wine Showcase Magazine, 92 Points Sam Kim Wine Orbit, and multiple Gold Medals, this Shiraz has the power to cellar beautifully over the next decade. Also featured is the Chain of Ponds Pilot Block Adelaide Shiraz 2020 x 2 (14.5% Alc), showing ripe plums, blackcurrant, cinnamon, and mocha, with complexity lifted by vanilla and spice. Rated 90 Points by both Ray Jordan and Sam Kim, it is elegant and fruit-driven with regional character. Finally, the dozen is completed by the Springwood Park Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2023 x 1 (14% Alc), a fresh, lively style with satsuma plum, black pepper, and a savoury mid-palate, finishing long and structured. Awarded 93 Points & 5 Stars Sam Kim Wine Orbit, it highlights the finesse of cool-climate Shiraz. Together, this collection represents a journey through South Australia’s finest Shiraz terroirs—from Barossa power to McLaren Vale richness, Adelaide elegance, and Great Western intensity—delivering both exceptional quality and value. Perfect for enjoying now or cellaring for future occasions, the Shiraz Savers Mixed Dozen is a must-have for lovers of bold, expressive reds.