Auld Family Series Shiraz 2022: 35% Off, Free Wine, Free Delivery

Barossa Valley Shiraz scoring 92 to 93 points rarely appears at this price. The Auld Family Series 2022 currently ships with 35% off RRP, and orders of six bottles include a free bottle of 2017 Strawbridge Shiraz plus free delivery. The combination represents genuine value for serious Australian Shiraz.

Critics Sam Kim and Ken Gargett both recognised this wine’s quality with scores placing it firmly in premium territory. Yet the current pricing positions it well below where those scores would typically demand. The 2022 vintage produced exceptional conditions across Barossa, and this wine captures everything that made the year special. This isn’t everyday Shiraz dressed up for promotion. This is the real thing at significantly reduced pricing.

The free 2017 Strawbridge adds genuine interest beyond simple bonus value. Seven years of bottle age reveals how quality Barossa Shiraz develops over time, offering comparison between youthful exuberance and mature complexity. Two vintages, two expressions, one compelling offer.

Stock at this pricing remains limited. Those building cellars, planning summer entertaining, or simply seeking quality Barossa for the dinner table should consider acting whilst availability permits.

In the Glass

The wine opens with deep bruised plum colour, immediately signalling concentration and substance. Aromatics build in layers: dark plum and blackberry provide the fruit foundation, whilst chocolate, spices, mocha, and smoked meats add complexity. Dried herbs contribute savoury dimension that elevates the wine beyond simple fruit expression.

The palate delivers on the nose’s promise. Full-bodied and decadent in texture, yet the silky tannins and fresh acidity prevent any sense of heaviness. Ripe black fruits continue alongside licorice and white pepper, with oak integration adding structure without dominating. The finish stretches long and plush, inviting the next sip.

This balance between richness and freshness defines the wine’s character. Barossa Shiraz sometimes leans toward power at the expense of elegance, but the Auld Family Series 2022 manages both, creating a wine equally suited to contemplation and casual enjoyment.

The 2022 Vintage

The 2022 growing season delivered conditions Barossa winemakers dream about. The resulting wines show concentration and depth whilst maintaining the acidity and freshness that distinguish exceptional vintages from merely good ones. This Shiraz demonstrates what Barossa achieves when everything aligns: youthful energy combined with genuine depth, ready for drinking now yet built for development over the coming decade.

The wine drinks beautifully in its current youth, with vibrant fruit and integrated structure. Those preferring more developed character can cellar confidently for 6 to 12 years, watching primary fruit evolve into secondary complexity whilst tannins soften further.

At the Table

Barossa Shiraz belongs at the dinner table, and this wine shows remarkable versatility across preparations. Red meats represent the natural partnership: roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, slow-cooked beef cheeks, or simply grilled steaks benefit from the wine’s fruit generosity and tannic structure.

Tomato-based sauces find natural companion here, the wine’s acidity cutting through richness whilst its fruit echoes tomato’s natural sweetness. Hard cheeses, particularly aged cheddar or pecorino, create satisfying combinations where fat and tannin balance beautifully.

Summer barbecues deserve particular mention. Charred meat flavours find echo in the wine’s smoked meat and spice aromatics, creating integration rather than competition. With warmer months approaching and entertaining season ahead, this offer delivers quality Barossa Shiraz at precisely the right moment.

Shop the Auld Family Series Shiraz 2022 now and secure your free bottle of 2017 Strawbridge Shiraz plus free delivery before stock runs out.