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Rhythm and Rhyme Shiraz NV
Riverland, SA
$11.00per bottle
$132.00 for 12 × 750ml
Cellars
Wine & food pairing
What to eat with Shiraz
Australia’s signature red: ripe dark fruit, pepper and spice, often full-bodied with firm tannin. Barossa and McLaren Vale are rich and plush; cooler regions like the Yarra and Canberra are more peppery and lean.
Think: charred, peppery, meaty and rich.
Classic matches
Dishes where Shiraz is our number one pick.
SteakRipe dark fruit and a peppery edge that loves a charred crust. The Aussie default for good reason.
BBQSmoky, spicy meat calls for a red with the same energy.
BurgersRipe fruit matches the sweetness of ketchup and caramelised onion.
KangarooPepper and spice that suit roo’s iron-rich flavour. Cooler-climate Shiraz is ideal.
Meat pieRich gravy and minced beef suit a ripe, mid-priced Shiraz. Nothing fancy needed.
Lamb chopsThe fat on a chop and the char from the grill both suit ripe Shiraz.
Lamb shanksDeep, ripe and warming, Shiraz matches the rich braising juices.
Beef casseroleA classic with slow-cooked beef in red wine.
CheddarNutty, crystalline aged cheddar stands up to ripe Shiraz.
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Serve it at
16 to 18°C. On a hot day, 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
Glass
A large red wine glass.
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About Shiraz with food
Australia’s signature red: ripe dark fruit, pepper and spice, often full-bodied with firm tannin. Barossa and McLaren Vale are rich and plush; cooler regions like the Yarra and Canberra are more peppery and lean.
Shiraz appears on 18 of our 80 food pairing pages, and it’s the first pick for 9 of them. The wines above are chosen for value from live prices at the Australian retailers we compare, refreshed every 4 hours.
Questions
What food goes with Shiraz?
Shiraz is at its best with steak, bbq, burgers and kangaroo. Charred, peppery, meaty and rich: that’s the rule of thumb.
What temperature should Shiraz be served at?
16 to 18°C. On a hot day, 15 minutes in the fridge helps. A large red wine glass.
What’s a good-value Shiraz right now?
Rhythm and Rhyme Shiraz NV is one of the best-value picks at $11.00 a bottle from Cellars. We compare 762 Shiraz wines, from $11.00, and check prices every 4 hours.
