Shinas Estate Shiraz/syrah
Barossa Shiraz with a judge's verdict and a long finish.
The story behind Shinas Estate
Shinas Estate started in 2002 in Mildura, in northwest Victoria, founded by George Shinas, a former night court judge. The law themed labels came from his courtroom years, and the family had been growing grapes since late 1800s plantings. In 2022 the brand moved to the Barossa Valley in South Australia, and long time collaborator Stephen Black of Small Gully took full ownership after George retired.
The Shiraz is typically all Shiraz, sometimes with up to 5 percent Cabernet Sauvignon by vintage. Grapes hang later than neighbors, dry a little on the vine, ferment as whole berries, then age 18 to 24 months in seasoned French and American oak. Coarse filtered or unfined, and built to be bold.
Explore the Shinas Estate range
Four bottles carry the Shinas Estate name here, from a bright Viognier to the dense Executioner Shiraz. All are Barossa built and priced for real weeknight drinking.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guilty Shiraz | Shiraz | Varies by vintage, roughly 14.5% to 15.7% ABV | Dense black fruit, pepper, oak spice, long finish |
| The Executioner Shiraz | Shiraz | Varies by vintage, roughly 14.5% to 15.7% ABV | Concentrated, late hung fruit, firm tannin, dark chocolate |
| The Verdict Cabernet | Cabernet Sauvignon | Varies by vintage | Cassis, cedar, structured tannin, dry finish |
| The Innocent Viognier | Viognier | Varies by vintage | Apricot, honeysuckle, soft texture, low bitterness |
| Shiraz Cabernet blend | Shiraz Cabernet | Varies by vintage | Plum and cassis, pepper, generous mid palate |
Which Shinas Estate is right for you?
Pricing runs from value to premium core, and our shelf reflects it. The Verdict Cabernet sits at $19.99, The Innocent Viognier at $22.98, The Guilty Shiraz at $24.98 and The Executioner at $31.99. Every one is a 750mL bottle. Stock moves quickly on the Shiraz, so call the Commack store at (631) 343-7200 before you drive over and we will confirm what is on hand. Buy Shinas Estate online when it shows available, or let us hold a bottle at the counter.
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