Winemaker's Reserve Shiraz is a red produced by First Creek in Hunter Valley, Hunter Valley, Australia. Made from Syrah. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Hunter Valley
Region: Hunter Valley
Country: Australia
Grapes: Syrah
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
First Creek's Winemaker's Reserve Shiraz is Liz Silkman's top Hunter Valley Shiraz, traditionally drawn largely from the Black Cluster vineyard. It is deep and intense for the region, with spicy red and black fruit over cedary oak and firm, fine tannins built for cellaring, and develops the Hunter's earthy savour over a decade or more.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Hunter Valley, Australia
Hunter Valley lies in New South Wales, north of Sydney, and is the oldest continuously producing wine region in Australia.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
More wines
From First Creek
- Botanica Pinot Grigio — First Creek, Hunter Valley
- Malbec — First Creek
More red wines from Hunter Valley
- 1946 Vines Rosehill — Mount Pleasant, Hunter Valley
- 4 Acres Shiraz — Tyrrell's, Hunter Valley
- 8 Acres — Tyrrell's, Hunter Valley
- Ablington Shiraz — Hart & Hunter, Hunter Valley
Frequently asked questions
Where is Winemaker's Reserve Shiraz from?
Winemaker's Reserve Shiraz is produced by First Creek in Hunter Valley, Hunter Valley, Australia.
What grapes are in Winemaker's Reserve Shiraz?
Winemaker's Reserve Shiraz is made from Syrah.