Shiraz: The Real Red Wine

If you're hoping to find the deepest, darkest red wine that's intensely flavored and generally hearty, toothsome and brings out a hint of spice then you can find it all in a glass of Shiraz red; a full-bodied wine coming from the fifth most widely-planted wine grape in the world. The Shiraz red famously excels in Australia, California, and the Rhone Valley in France where it is said to have originated. A very special kind of Shiraz wine comes form the Barossa region of Australia and is now exported internationally. It is also extremely popular in the United Kingdom.

The Shiraz red is appreciated by wine lovers because it's another one that's easy to drink and it can be paired with many kinds of food. It has significant aromas of blackcurrant and black pepper, as well as berry flavors. These flavors are well-balanced with the wine's alcohol content and firm tannins. When oaked for a while, The Shiraz may also leave pleasant toffee notes. This wine's unique taste is due to it sweetness. This is because the Shiraz grapes ripens longer than other varieties, making it extra sweet. The Shiraz is one of those wines that you can age. It is best served when slightly chilled, and is better stored in cool areas with low humidity.

The Shiraz red is best paired with steak, beef stews, wild game, and the like. Though the wine is sweeter than usual, it does not ruin or alter any meal's flavor, just as it is not dominated by the taste of meat too. Supermarkets these days also sell sparkling Shiraz reds. Although famous in the Barossa Region, the Shiraz may also be found in other parts of Australia, namely: New South Wales, the Coulburn Valley, the Coonawara Region, and Mudgee.

Shiraz red famously excels in Australia, California, and the Rhone Valley in France where it is said to have originated. The most famous of which is known to come from Australia's Barossa region and is now widely sold around the world.