William J. Shiraz is a red produced by Swinging Bridge 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
A cool-climate Shiraz from Swinging Bridge in Orange, NSW, part of the Winemaker Series and named after Tom Ward's son. Vibrant and generous, with dark and red fruit framed by white pepper and spice, a medium-bodied palate and fine, firm tannin. The 2021 vintage took Best Wine of Show at the 2023 Orange Wine Show; it has the structure to build complexity over several years.
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 William J. Shiraz from?
William J. Shiraz is produced by Swinging Bridge in Orange, Orange, Australia.
What grapes are in William J. Shiraz?
William J. Shiraz is made from Syrah.