Shop for Shiraz/Syrah
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Mitolo G.A.M Shiraz 2006 NZD $49.95
The grapes come from vines with an average age of 20 years old from the southern end of McLaren Vale. The soils, which are heavy grey loam soils over sandstone, intermixed with black Biscay clay, combined with a maritime climate, contribute to an even ripening period and the development of rich fruit flavours and ripe tannins.
Keeping well within the tradition of the G.A.M. style the nose displays masses of ripe plums, spicy aromatic herbs and lifted freshness. The palate is slightly tighter than the previous vintages, reflective of the slow and evening growing season. The '06 G.A.M. has provided one of Mitolo's most cellarworthy wines thus far. Will drink well for 8-10 years. -
Chanarmuyo Estate Syrah 2006 NZD $18.95
This is just outstanding. I've taken all of the NZ allocation of the 2006 vintage as I think this is THE red wine buy of the year and the only one you'll need for winter. Drinking beautifully now. You might think you were drinking a wine worth $50+ here. It was rated in the Top 10 Best Value Wines in Metro Magazine. Paul Tudor MW says... "If there is a classier, more concentrated sub-$20 red in New Zealand, I have not found it yet. Outstanding wine, a steal at this price."
Lots of complex flavour which reminded me of how a top end Aussie Shiraz used to taste but more complex and with more layers of flavours. I couldn't pass this up. As you work your way through the glass (and bottle) this opens up and gets better and better. Full on but elegant with rich black fruit flavours with chocolate and spice and black olives. Guaranteed Amazement. -
Corazon Oratia Syrah 2007 4.5 Stars - Sam Kim NZD $17.95
And it's only $17.95
An impressive Syrah by Shayne Cox from grapes grown in Oratia, West Auckland. It's deeply coloured and beautifully perfumed with black plum, cherry, spice and vanilla oak. The palate is well fruited and silky smooth showing nicely integrated acidity and supple tannins. It's sumptuous and satisfying with a lovely dry finish. Drinking well now through to 2013. -
Billyrock Station Limited Release Selection Shiraz 2006 NZD
$15.95$10.95There's never been such a demand for a Shiraz like the Billyrock.
Tell everyone you know it has returned. Run down the street in your pyjamas with the news if you have to, but please do not mention us if you are arrested.
Wine Spectator rated this 89/100 which is almost unheard of for any wine at $10.99. The Limited Release Selection wines are only made in years where the fruit is exceptional - and this wine is.
From South East Australia, this wine stuck out in a lineup of over 20 wines - most of the others were twice the price. Lots of fruit without being too heavy. A beautiful, seamless softness on the palate and a finish that lasts and lasts. You'll be back for more. I guarantee it. -
Zema Estate Shiraz 2004 NZD $34.95
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Willows Barossa Shiraz 2005 - It's Back! NZD
$33.95$29.95Gold Medal New Zealand International Wine Show. If you think Grant Burge, Elderton, Penfolds or the like are one of the best when it comes to your favourite Barossa Shiraz, then this wine is certainly for you. White chocolate, blackberries, cassis, peppery, full-bodied, dense, fruit forward and beautifully complex.
I've had many people say this is their pick for red wine of the year. Dozens and dozens of this were sold with many taking two or three cases. Drinking very well now but make sure you decant this for a good hour to make the flavours really open up. One of the best you'll see from the Barossa. -
Corazon Hawkes Bay Syrah 2008 NZD $21.95
One of only 8 Syrahs to get a Gold Medal at the recent Royal Easter Show Wine Awards. All of the others are $35+ including some of the big names like Saint Clair and the Trinity Hill Homage at $120 a bottle. Even before this great result for this wine, made by West Auckland winemaker Shayne Cox, it had already gathered a strong following here at La Cantina.
Syrah is Shayne's favourite wine to make, and his efforts really show in this wine with an amazing array of flavours going on. Very fruit driven, rich and powerful with dark berry fruits, spice and leather with a long and very memorable finish. This is a steal at $21.95.
Syrah loves air - decant before drinking to allow the flavours to open up.
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Delivery
La Cantina delivers anywhere in New Zealand. Our delivery rates are:
- Auckland: $3.95 per case
- Rest of North Island: $7.95 per case
- South Island: $9.95 per case
Rural delivery fee $3.50
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Guarantee
I personally select and taste every wine I recommend ~ if you don't like it, please send it back to me and I will either replace it with something more suitable to your taste or issue you a full refund.
Ben Naden