LJ Shiraz is a red produced by Jones Winery in Rutherglen, Rutherglen, Australia. Made from Syrah. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Rutherglen
Region: Rutherglen
Country: Australia
Grapes: Syrah
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Shiraz from Rutherglen in north-east Victoria, where continental heat and a long history with the variety give warm-climate depth without losing savour. Dark plum and blackberry with pepper and a savoury, earthy undertow, the tannins firm but not aggressive — a more rustic register than the polished Barossa style, and better for it at the table. Jones Winery is a small operation at Rutherglen working with restraint rather than for maximum extraction, so the wine keeps a sense of proportion the region's bigger reds sometimes lose. It ages steadily rather than dramatically: the fruit turns to leather and dried fruit over a decade while the frame holds. Good with roast and braised meat.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
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
More red wines from Rutherglen
- Bobbie Burns Shiraz — Campbells, Rutherglen
- Shiraz — All Saints Estate, Rutherglen
- Shiraz — Rutherglen Estates, Rutherglen
- Verrier Basket Press Durif/Shiraz — Anderson Winery, Rutherglen
Frequently asked questions
Where is LJ Shiraz from?
LJ Shiraz is produced by Jones Winery in Rutherglen, Rutherglen, Australia.
What grapes are in LJ Shiraz?
LJ Shiraz is made from Syrah.