Barossa Valley
Barossa Valley
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Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit. Hailing from the outstanding 2022 Barossa Valley vintage, the Lou Miranda Estate Fierce III Shiraz is an outstanding example of super-premium Australian Shiraz. Grown on the family’s vineyards at Rowland Flat and Lyndoch in the southern Barossa Valley on single wire trellises, the grapes ripened to perfection, harmoniously balancing fruit, tannin, and acidity. Following a careful fermentation with regular pumping over to maximise extraction, it was matured in Ame -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - The Wine Journal. The Lou Miranda Estate Centenarian Old Vine Shiraz is a piece of Australian wine history. It is produced in minuscule quantities from fruit from their Church block which was established in 1907. These precious old vines are planted on their original rootstocks, not grafted onto American ones as is the norm today, and are afforded royal treatment. Dry grown rather than irrigated, and hand-tended at every stage of their development to ensure each vintage meets the exa
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Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit. Hailing from the outstanding 2022 Barossa Valley vintage, the Lou Miranda Estate Fierce III Shiraz is an outstanding example of super-premium Australian Shiraz. Grown on the family’s vineyards at Rowland Flat and Lyndoch in the southern Barossa Valley on single wire trellises, the grapes ripened to perfection, harmoniously balancing fruit, tannin, and acidity. Following a careful fermentation with regular pumping over to maximise extraction, it was matured in Ame -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedThe Barossa’s tiny 2020 vintage – yields were 50% lower than the ten-year average – tested the winemaking mettle of all producers. The Lou Miranda team routinely take a fanatical approach to vineyard care, but in 2020 daily assessments were undertaken to ensure grapes were picked at the optimum moment. This turned out to be up to three weeks earlier than usual. The tiny harvest was sorted, pressed and fermented in stainless steel for nine days. The team watched fermentation like Goshawks to ensu -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: SagrantinoABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedThe Barossa’s tiny 2020 vintage – yields were 50% lower than the ten-year average – tested the winemaking mettle of all producers. The Lou Miranda team routinely take a fanatical approach to vineyard care, but in 2020 daily assessments were undertaken to ensure grapes were picked at the optimum moment. This turned out to be up to three weeks earlier than usual. The rarely seen Sagrantino grapes loved the hot, dry conditions and performed spectacularly well. The tiny harvest was sorted, pressed a -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / Shiraz, Monastrell / Mourvedre / MataroABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red97 Points - Sam King, Wine Orbit. The Lou Miranda Estate in the southern Barossa Valley is blessed with a small block of Mataro (France’s Mourvèdre) that was planted in 1898. These ancient, exceptionally low-yielding vines produce a tiny amount of wine – a yield that was reduced even further in the heat of the brilliant 2018 vintage. The little that was made was blended with Shiraz to create one of the best premium Australian red wines. Post-fermentation it was given three years ageing in season -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - The Wine Journal. The Lou Miranda Estate Centenarian Old Vine Shiraz is a piece of Australian wine history. It is produced in minuscule quantities from fruit from their Church block which was established in 1907. These precious old vines are planted on their original rootstocks, not grafted onto American ones as is the norm today, and are afforded royal treatment. Dry grown rather than irrigated, and hand-tended at every stage of their development to ensure each vintage meets the exa -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / Shiraz, Grenache, Monastrell / Mourvedre / MataroABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red90 Points - Ray Jordan. Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro (SGM) is an Australian wine classic, and the Lou Miranda Estate Fierce III SGM is one of the very best. 2022 was an great year for the Barossa Valley and the family made the most of the conditions to produce a truly beautiful Australian red wine. The Shiraz gives it its wonderfully deep colour and black berry fruit, the Grenache adds plump, overripe cherries and the Mataro provides the backbone. It was aged for 15 months in seasoned American and F -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: SagrantinoABV: 14%Style: Rich Full Red93 Points - Ray Jordan. Bold and expressive, the Lou Miranda Fierce III Sagrantino 2021 is made from Australia’s take on the Umbrian grape Sagrantino. Dark cherry, plum and spice are framed by firm tannins and a long, structured finish. Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - Ray Jordan (2021 Vintage) "Okay, so not a lot of this famous Umbrian variety is grown in Australia, but this one from a very good Barossa vintage is terrific. Loads of dark fruit characters not unlike cabernet on the one hand, and n -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Pinot GrigioABV: 12%Style: Dry Refreshing WhiteThe Lou Miranda Fierce III Pinot Grigio 2025 is a bright, lively expression of the variety from the Barossa. Carefully harvested for freshness, it’s crisp, textural and refreshing – a Pinot Grigio with real presence and energy. Taste Pale yellow with a touch of eggshell, the Lou Miranda Fierce III Pinot Grigio 2025 bursts with juicy nashi pear, lychee and white florals. Crisp, lively and textural, with lemon, guava and pineapple flavours finishing on persistent crunchy pear. About the Producer L -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red93 Points - Ray Jordan. Hailing from the cooler 2023 Barossa Valley vintage, the Lou Miranda Estate Fierce III Shiraz is an outstanding example of super-premium Australian Shiraz. Grown on the family’s vineyards at Rowland Flat and Lyndoch in the southern Barossa Valley on single wire trellises, the grapes ripened to perfection, harmoniously balancing fruit, tannin, and acidity. Following a careful fermentation with regular pumping over to maximise extraction, it was matured in American oak for -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Classy Complex WhiteThis Chardonnay is crafted for those seeking generosity and richness, bridging Australian tradition and Italian family values. The wine’s supple, stonefruit-driven palate, its producer’s generational story, and critical recognition shape it as a remarkable Barossa Valley expression. TasteFull-bodied and expressive, the Lou Miranda Leone Chardonnay 2022 brings forward ripe stone fruit, yellow peach, and mandarins with hints of apricot and orange rind. Gentle notes of roasted hazelnut, cinnamon sp -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 15%Style: Rich Full Red95 Points - Ray Jordan. The Lou Miranda Golden Lion Reserve Shiraz 2021 is a true expression of Barossa power with elegance. Ripe blackberry, dark plum and a hint of cassis are complemented by savoury spice and subtle oak. Silky tannins and a vibrant finish make it a wine you can enjoy now or watch develop beautifully over the next few years. Wine Press Ratings 95 Points - Ray Jordan (2021 Vintage) "Oh yeah, baby. We have something here. Super saturated mix of dark plummy blackberry fruit bursts -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 12.5%Style: Ripe Fruity RoséPale rose gold in colour, this dry rosé is bright, lively and expressive. Aromas of rose petal and fresh plum are lifted by subtle spice, while the palate delivers juicy red delicious apple and cranberry flavours with floral and textural notes. Crisp, dry and refreshing on the finish, it’s a versatile, food-friendly style best enjoyed young. Taste Pale rose gold in the glass, this dry rosé is all about freshness and lift. Aromas of rose petal and ripe plum lead into bright red apple and cranberr -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 12%Style: Rich Full RedAt just 12% ABV, this low-alcohol red drinks like a white. It has the weight and texture of a red, a touch of sweetness on the palate, and is best served chilled, even icy cold. A blend of Shiraz, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot and Sagrantino from Rovalley Vineyard in southern Barossa gives aromatic complexity and layered texture. Perfect with spicy dishes – Thai, Indian, Vietnamese or Mexican – where the gentle sweetness tames the heat. TasteJuicy and refreshing, the Fierce III Wild Blend fea -
Country: Australia, Barossa ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - The Wine Journal. The Lou Miranda Estate Heritage Series 1907 Old Vine Shiraz is a piece of Australian wine history. It is produced in minuscule quantities from fruit from their Church block which was established in 1907. These precious old vines are planted on their original rootstocks, not grafted onto American ones as is the norm today, and are afforded royal treatment. Dry grown rather than irrigated, and hand-tended at every stage of their development to ensure each vintage meetRegular Price£299.70Fine Wine Case Offer - 15% OFF£254.75
