Shiraz is Australia's flagship variety for 30% of it's vineyard area. Planted in most 65 regions therefore wide variety of styles Hot areas: Barossa and McLaren Vale - full bodied, high % abv, high soft tannins. Jammy, dark fruits, ripe tannins and spicy notes. Cooler areas: Yarra Valley, Grampians - food friendly, medium bodied/less body, elegant, less %abv, less intens fruit; red and black cherry and distinct black pepper! Also Licorice