Ep 256 – Australian Shiraz: Regions, Styles and the Future of Australia’s Iconic Grape with Huon Hooke
About this episode
This episode explores the diversity of Australian Shiraz with wine critic Huon Hooke, discussing regions, styles, and the future of this iconic grape.
In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, the wine podcast dedicated to wine education, Janina Doyle dives deep into the world of Australian Shiraz with one of the country’s most respected wine critics, Huon Hooke, lead reviewer for The Real Review. Together they explore the diversity of Shiraz across Australia’s most famous wine regions - from the powerful wines of Barossa Valley to the savoury elegance of Hunter Valley and the peppery character of Grampians. They also discuss the oldest Shiraz vines in the country, how soil and climate influence style, which regions offer the best value today and where the future of Australian Shiraz is heading. If you want to learn about wine, explore different wine grapes (with a few mentions of other varieties along the way, even though this episode focuses on Shiraz) and understand how climate and terroir shape flavour, this episode offers a fascinating journey through one of the world’s most iconic varieties. It’s also packed with insights for anyone planning wine travel in Australia or wanting to better understand the country’s diverse wine landscape. Whether you love bold, plush Shiraz or cooler-climate, spice-driven expressions, this…
People in this episode
Host: Janina Doyle
Guest: Huon Hooke
Topics covered
- Australian Shiraz
- wine regions
- wine education
- wine travel
- climate and terroir
- grape varieties
Keywords
- Shiraz
- Barossa Valley
- Hunter Valley
- Grampians
- wine education
- wine travel
- climate
- terroir
- grape varieties
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Real Review
Places: Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley, Grampians, Australia
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