Samurai Shiraz Free Run Juice, ripe and juicy Aussie red, crimson red, sweet plum, spice and vanilla. From Angaston in South Australia, a warm climate for the dark Shiraz or Syrah grape, this little gem of a red wine (with a strangely alluring label, ‘Tastes like Ninjas’) offers vibrant, juicy red wine from the New World at a great price point. The wine tastes full, slightly sweet and bold. All the stars lining up for a great buy.
| Is Vegan? | Yes |
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| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Production Method | Conventional |
| Producer | Frj Free Run Juice |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Full bodied |
| Grape | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Terroir | Varied, limestone marl based soils, from Adelaide and Riverland, Sandy Loam based in the Barossa |
| Alcohol | 13.5% ABV |
| Maturation | Short ageing in oak barrels |
| Ageing Potential | Best drunk young |
| Food Matching | Light Dishes and Salads, Poultry, Shellfish |
Paula –
I first tasted this wine a couple of years ago in a natural wine bar in Leeds and have loved it ever since then, so I was thrilled to find it online when the bar sadly closed. 🙁
It’s an easy-going kind of tipple, the word ‘juice’ in the name isn’t a misnomer at all, it’s fruity and peachy with notes of vanilla and all-in-all a lovely sipper for the evening.
That said, it’s not *too* light either, with just the right balance of fruit and dryness.
Highly recommended!!