19 Crimes Shiraz 75cl

Pour this when you want a red wine that actually shows up. 19 Crimes Shiraz is a full-bodied Australian Shiraz with ripe dark fruit, savoury spice, and that dry, mouth-coating grip that makes a simple dinner feel upgraded.

If you’ve ever bought a “red” that disappeared the second food hit the table, this is the fix. Shiraz is built for flavour, and this one leans into it, giving you big fruit plus peppery edges, so it holds its own with real meals and not-just-a-snack nights.

• Appearance: Deep ruby with a dark core, looks like it means business in the glass.
• Nose: Blackberry and plum first, then black pepper, a little vanilla-like sweetness, and a whiff of cocoa.
• Palate: Ripe dark berries, warm spice, and firm tannins (that gentle drying feel) that keep it tasting dry and food-friendly.
• Body: Full-bodied, the kind of red that feels satisfying even with one glass.
• Finish: Long, peppery, and lightly chocolatey, it hangs around in a good way.

Food pairing: This is your roast lamb, pepper-crusted steak, or beef burger with caramelized onions bottle. Also great with smoky BBQ and aged cheddar when you want a snack that eats like a meal.

Want an easy reference point? If you like Malbec’s dark-fruit confidence, this Australian Shiraz takes that same vibe and adds a black-pepper kick and a slightly firmer grip.

How to drink it: pour a generous glass and give it a few minutes to breathe. It opens up fast, and the spice gets more interesting as you go.

Fun Fact: 19 Crimes leans into Australia’s rebellious history, the name nods to the offences that once got you transported there, and yes, the whole brand is built around those larger-than-life characters.