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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 ScotsmanĀ James Busby, often called "the Father of Australian viticulture", made a trip back to Europe to collectĀ cuttingsĀ from vines (primarily from France andĀ Spain) for introduction to Australia.Ā One of the varieties collected by him was Syrah, although Busby used the two spellings "Scyras" and "Ciras". The cuttings were planted in theĀ Sydney Botanical Gardens, and inĀ Hunter Region, and in 1839 brought from Sydney toĀ South Australia.Ā By the 1860s, Syrah was established as an important variety in Australia.