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Discover the essential guide to South Australian Shiraz. Explore iconic regions like Barossa & McLaren Vale, with tasting notes & perfect food pairings.
SA Shiraz: The Hero of Wine in McLaren Vale McLaren...
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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 Scotsman James Busby, often called "the Father of Australian viticulture", made a trip back to Europe to collect cuttings from vines (primarily from France and Spain) for introduction to Australia. One of the varieties collected by him was Syrah, although Busby used the two spellings "Scyras" and "Ciras". The cuttings were planted in the Sydney Botanical Gardens, and in Hunter Region, and in 1839 brought from Sydney to South Australia. By the 1860s, Syrah was established as an important variety in Australia.
