2022 Shy Susan Shiraz

A hauntingly elegant and cool-climate Tasmanian Shiraz — refined and precise, with dark cherry intensity, cracked black pepper and the extraordinary finesse and spice that makes Tasmanian Shiraz one of Australia's most exciting and distinctive cool-climate red wine expressions.

Shy by name, anything but shy by nature — 95 points and one of Tasmania's most compelling Shiraz expressions at $65.

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 94 Points – Campbell Mattinson

Tasmania, Australia

$65 a bottle
Cool-Climate • Shiraz • Shy Susan • Tasmania

"A hauntingly elegant and cool-climate Tasmanian Shiraz — refined and precise, with dark cherry intensity, cracked black pepper and the extraordinary finesse and spice that makes Tasmanian Shiraz one of Australia's most exciting and distinctive red wine expressions."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby to purple with a luminous, vivid core — dense and inviting.

Aroma:
Elegant and complex with:

• dark cherry and blackberry
• red plum and mulberry
• cracked black pepper and spice — the hallmark of cool-climate Shiraz
• violet florals, dried herbs and subtle earthy nuance

Cool-climate Tasmanian Shiraz at its most pure and expressive — more refined and pepper-driven than warmer Australian expressions, with the extraordinary finesse and spice character that only Tasmania can deliver.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with fine, structured tannins and fresh, vibrant acidity.
Expect layers of:

• dark cherry, blackberry and red plum
• vibrant dark and red fruit
• cracked black pepper, spice and subtle oak
• violet florals and earthy complexity
• fine, structured tannins driving extraordinary length and multi-year aging potential

The wine delivers dark fruit intensity with cool-climate elegance, combining Shiraz's spice and depth with Tasmania's extraordinary cool-climate precision and the pepper-driven character that defines great cool-climate Shiraz.

Finish:
Long and poised with lingering dark cherry, cracked black pepper, spice and fine, structured tannins.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

94pts – Campbell Mattinson

About Shy Susan Shiraz

Shy Susan is a boutique Tasmanian producer crafting wines of extraordinary cool-climate character and precision from Tasmania's unique terroir. Tasmanian Shiraz is genuinely rare — the island's cool maritime climate and long growing season producing Shiraz of extraordinary elegance, pepper-spice intensity and age-worthiness that is completely distinct from warmer Australian expressions and rivals the finest cool-climate Shiraz from the Northern Rhône. Shy by name, anything but shy by nature.

It represents:

• rare and distinctive cool-climate Tasmanian Shiraz from a celebrated boutique producer
• one of Australia's most exciting and characterful cool-climate Shiraz expressions
• outstanding value for a dual 94–95-point, age-worthy Tasmanian Shiraz

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2022
• Variety: Shiraz
• Region: Tasmania, Australia
• Producer: Shy Susan
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2038

Food Pairings

• Roast lamb with rosemary
• Smoked brisket
• Pepper steak
• Mushroom ragù
• Aged cheddar
• Charcoal-grilled eggplant

Why We Love It

This is hauntingly elegant, cool-climate Tasmanian Shiraz from one of the island's most exciting boutique producers.
At $65, it delivers dual 94–95-point acclaim and a Shiraz experience that is genuinely unlike anything else in the Australian market.

A must-have for lovers of elegant, pepper-driven cool-climate Shiraz and great-value Tasmanian red wine.