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Curtis Family Vineyards' Legion Shiraz has garnered significant acclaim for its exceptional quality and affordability, solidifying its reputation as one of the best-valued Shiraz wines under $15.
In 1831, the ScotsmanΒ James Busby, often called "the Father of Australian viticulture", made a trip back to Europe to collectΒ cuttingsΒ from vines (primarily from France andΒ Spain) for introduction to Australia.Β One of the varieties collected by him was Syrah, although Busby used the two spellings "Scyras" and "Ciras". The cuttings were planted in theΒ Sydney Botanical Gardens, and inΒ Hunter Region, and in 1839 brought from Sydney toΒ South Australia.Β By the 1860s, Syrah was established as an important variety in Australia.