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Whether you're a top-shelf drinker or someone who picks by the look of the label, we all want the wine we drink to represent value for money. But why should your expectations stop there when you're casting an eye over the wine range at your local bottle shop?
As part of the esteemed 2026 International Wine Challenge, Beresford Estate's Classic Shiraz 2023 has just been revealed as the winner of four global trophies, including the highly coveted International Syrah Trophy — giving it the right to call itself the world's best shiraz.
And with a pricetag of just $25, it's safe to say popping the cork on this McLaren Vale drop offers more than just a good deal. Keen to taste? Expect notes of blueberry, plum, subtle floral aromatics and warming spices that layer with red cherry, dried fruits, eucalyptus and more.
"This result is a genuine reflection of what McLaren Vale is capable of," says Natalie Cleghorn, Head Winemaker at Beresford Estate. "When you let the fruit and the site do the talking, the quality speaks for itself."
Receiving a score of 97 points, Beresford Estate's Classic Shiraz 2023 outperformed the field of 111 entries from around the globe, including a host of celebrated names. What's more, the vintage also took home the South Australian Shiraz Trophy, the Australian Shiraz Trophy and the Australian Red Trophy.
Medium-bodied with bright acidity and fine-grained tannins, the experts at Beresford recommend it for a slow weekend lunch or perhaps a fireside dinner. And if you're looking for the ideal food pairing, consider matching this bang-for-your-buck wine with an indulgent Sunday roast or an aged cheddar and charcuterie selection.
Bereford Estate's Classic Shiraz 2023 is available online and through various stores nationwide. Head to the website for more information.
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