Vintages New Release Collection – February 21, 2026

SHIRAZ Big-shouldered Shirazes from the Barossa, with their roasted dark fruit, are the best known. But Australia’s diverse regions produce a range of styles from bold and powerful to soft and earthy to lean and peppery.

SONS OF EDEN KENNEDY GRENACHE/SHIRAZ/ MOURVÈDRE 2023 Barossa Valley, South Australia The famous Rhône blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre (Mataro in Australia) takes on a forceful, complex character in Barossa, where Shiraz is often the lead grape. These wines have generous red and dark fruit, earth, herbs and spice. 94 points (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz) Full-bodied & Smooth 558692 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2 GSM Popular, food-friendly and approachable, Australian blends of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (Mourvèdre) are more fruit-forward and overtly powerful than their French counterparts.

SISTER’S RUN EPIPHANY SHIRAZ 2022 McLaren Vale, South Australia (Elena Brooks, founder and winemaker)

Sister’s Run is a female-operated winery with a fierce commitment to making the best wines from family vineyards. This well-awarded Shiraz is a superb value, crafted in an easy-drinking style that

showcases both power and elegance. 94 points (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz) Full-bodied & Smooth 269464 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 34 TO 35.

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