Farm Hand Organic Shiraz 2024: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Plum, Spice & Steak-Ready

Classic, flavoursome Shiraz that stays fresh and friendly: bright red berries and ripe plum, sweet spice and just a hint of savoury oak. The palate is nicely medium-bodied and approachable, moving into dark berry and cassis with a soft tannin frame. Dry, smooth and seriously easy to pair with dinner.

Highlights

• Certified organic & vegan suitable
• Bright red berries, plum and sweet spice (winery tasting notes)
• Medium-bodied with dark berry and cassis, soft tannins
• From the Monash Valley (Riverland), SA
• Residual sugar ≈ 2 g/L (dry)
• 14.5% ABV

Tasting Notes

Ripe-fruited and inviting, it opens with bright red-berried fruit, plums and sweet spice, plus a subtle savoury-oak edge. The palate stays medium-bodied and easy-going, layering dark berry and cassis flavours, then finishing dry with soft, approachable tannins.

Winemaking

Fully de-stemmed before fermentation in a mix of open and closed tanks. The wine is primarily vinified without oak influence for maximum fruit expression, then blended with a component aged in three- and four-year-old French oak for gentle savoury shape.

Vineyard & Region

From certified organic vineyards in the Monash Valley (Riverland), South Australia. Vines are planted widely for airflow to minimise disease pressure, with minimal drip irrigation helping deliver low-yielding fruit and varietal expressiveness.

Food Pairing

This is an easy Shiraz for real-life dinners: juicy fruit, soft tannins, and enough savoury detail to work with grill flavours. It’s especially good with steak (the winery’s pick), slow-cooked beef, and smoky veg dishes.

Try matching this wine with →

• Chargrilled steak (BBQ) — Find a Recipe
• Beef bourguignon (slow braise) — Find a Recipe
• Smoky eggplant tray-bake (veg) — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

BBQ night, big platter in the middle, and a red that pours generously without demanding attention—just the right mix of cosy and easy.

Cellaring

Drink now while the fruit is bright and plush, or cellar 2–5 years for a rounder, more savoury profile.

Producer

Farm Hand is grown by the Grigoriou family—fourth-generation wine growers farming close to one hundred acres of certified organic vineyards in South Australia’s Monash Valley. Their style is about honest, varietal wines that feel uncomplicated but deliver on flavour and drinkability.

Related Wines To Try →

If you love this medium-bodied, spice-and-plum Shiraz style, these are worth adding to your next mixed dozen:

• Best-value preservative-free Shiraz (dark fruit + spice) — Organic Vines Preservative Free Shiraz
• McLaren Vale, drink-now, silky finish (preservative free) — Paxton NOW Preservative Free Shiraz
• Juicy, bright “vino joven” vibe (preservative free) — Battle of Bosworth Puritan Shiraz

FAQ

What does Farm Hand Organic Shiraz 2024 taste like?

Bright red berries, ripe plum and sweet spice with a hint of savoury oak. The palate is medium-bodied and approachable, with dark berry and cassis flavours framed by soft tannins, finishing dry and smooth.

Is it sweet or dry?

Dry—residual sugar is listed at approximately 2 g/L, so it reads as ripe fruit flavour rather than sweetness.

Is it heavy?

No—this sits in a medium-bodied zone, so it feels generous but not bulky. Soft tannins keep it easy to drink.

Does it have much oak?

Oak is subtle. Most of the wine is made for pure fruit expression, with a portion aged in older French oak to add a gentle savoury edge rather than strong vanilla or toast.

Do I need to decant it?

Not essential, but a quick 10–20 minutes of air (or a wide glass) will lift the spice notes and make the palate feel even smoother.

Is it vegan friendly?

Yes—this wine is listed as vegan suitable.

What’s the best serving temperature?

Aim for 16–18°C. Slightly cooler helps keep the fruit bright and the finish tidy.

Who will love it most?

If you like Shiraz that’s juicy and plush but still balanced—think plum, spice and soft tannins—this is a reliable go-to for steak nights and BBQs.

(SKU: FH_SHI_CV)