The Idiot Shiraz is a red produced by Philip Shaw Wines in Orange, Orange, 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: Orange
Region: Orange
Country: Australia
Grapes: Syrah
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Part of Philip Shaw's playful "Character" series, The Idiot is a cool-climate Shiraz from the high vineyards of Orange, New South Wales, closer in style to the Northern Rhône than to warm-climate Australian Shiraz. A fragrant nose of juicy red fruit and blueberry leads to a succulent but elegant palate with pepper and spice, finishing on fine, savoury tannins. Bottled at around 13%: an easy, versatile everyday red.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Idiot Shiraz from?
The Idiot Shiraz is produced by Philip Shaw Wines in Orange, Orange, Australia.
What grapes are in The Idiot Shiraz?
The Idiot Shiraz is made from Syrah.