Full Review

Hot Ticket

Hot Ticket
2022 Shiraz, South-Eastern Australia

Pair this wine with:
Lamb Pork

Category: Shiraz

Date Tasted:
Country: Australia
Alcohol: 14% RS: .05%
92 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$19
Best Buy

Hot Ticket
2022 Shiraz, South-Eastern Australia

Pair this wine with:
Lamb Pork

Category: Shiraz

Date Tasted:
Country: Australia
Alcohol: 14% RS: .05%
Dusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of carolina bbq pork, canned black fruit, vanilla, and plum and purple flowers with a velvety, lively, dry medium body and a warming, engaging, medium-length finish with elements of peppered brisket bark, black cherry, dates, and plum, and violet and black pepper with medium, chewy tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A big and juicy Aussie Shiraz that stays somewhat restrained so as to not overpower pairings.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: New World
Aroma Aroma: carolina bbq pork, canned black fruit, vanilla, and plum and purple flowers
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with elements of peppered brisket bark, black cherry, dates, and plum, and violet and black pepper
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Peking Duck, Lamb Tagine, Souvlaki
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A big and juicy Aussie Shiraz that stays somewhat restrained so as to not overpower pairings.

The Producer

Traveling Vineyard

The Producer
127 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
USA
1 707-234-4747

Their Portfolio

87 Amico De Penna 2021 Grechetto, Bianco Umbria IGT 12.7% (Italy) $19.00.
BR Bailando 2019 Plus, Malbec, Mendoza 14% (Argentina) $17.00. - Bronze Medal
88 Bel Arome 2022 Pinot Noir, Pays D’Oc IGP 13.7% (France) $19.00.
92 Giovina 2020 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 13% (Italy) $18.00.
92 Hot Ticket 2022 Shiraz, South-Eastern Australia 14% (Australia) $19.00.
91 Jack Canyon 2016 Malbec, Wahluke Slope 12.8% (USA) $19.00.
85 Jitterbug 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Lodi 12.1% (USA) $18.00.
BR La Screaming Goat 2020 Gewürztraminer, Pays D’oc Igp 14% (France) $19.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Lancre 2021 Rosé, Mendoza 12.8% (Argentina) $18.00.
BR Never Have I Ever 2021 Fizzy, Sauvignon Blanc, Lodi 13.2% (USA) $26.00. - Bronze Medal
86 Peekaboo 2020 Chardonnay, South-Eastern Australia 13.1% (Australia) $19.00.
87 Peekaboo 2022 Chardonnay, South-Eastern Australia 13.5% (Australia) $18.00.
86 Polpo Blu 2021 Pecorino, Terre Di Chieti IGP 13% (Italy) $19.00.
85 Porticina 2020 Terre Di Chieti IGT 12.2% (Italy) $18.00.
88 Santoreggia 2020 Sangiovese, Puglia IGT 12.3% (Italy) $18.00.
87 Screaming Goat 2020 Gewurztraminer, Monterey County 12.64% (USA) $19.00.
86 Small Hours 2017 Zinfandel, Lodi 16.1% (USA) $19.00.
85 State Room 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape 13.7% (South Africa) $16.00.
BR Steeple Street 2018 Chardonnay, California 14.2% (USA) $18.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Streamer NV White Blend Spritzer, New York State 5.8% (USA) $19.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Three Hearts 2021 Fizzy Rosé, Mendoza 12.8% (Argentina) $18.00.
BR VAYCAY NV Red Sangria, Spain 11% (Spain) $18.99. - Bronze Medal
85 Woodvale Estates 2016 Merlot, Columbia Valley 12% (USA) $18.00.

Shiraz

Wine Glass Zinfandel.jpg
Serve in a Zinfandel Wine Glass
Shiraz is made in several countries, but the best-known versions are from Australia. Known as Syrah in other countries, Shiraz is a rich red wine known for its blackberry and plum flavors and moderate tannins. Some examples also have a good amount of pepper, tobacco, licorice and black spice apparent on the palate as well.

There are hundreds of versions from Australia, ranging from less than $10 a bottle to more than $40 a bottle. The lighter versions are easy-drinking and should be consumed within one or two years, while the more expensive versions are best consumed from seven to ten years of age. Shiraz in grown in several regions of Australia, the most famous being Barossa and Victoria.

Given the popularity of Australian Shiraz, some producers in California have labeled their offerings of Syrah as Shiraz.

Pair these wines with grilled and barbecued foods, game birds and roasts.