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Celebrate Christmas with an exceptional Bottle: 2024 Reserve Shiraz from Saltire Estate

23 Dec 2025 Benjamin J

A small-batch 2024 Reserve Shiraz from the Hunter Valley, offering rich dark fruit, gentle spice, and velvety tannins. Ideal for Christmas feasts, cheese boards, and gifting.

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Celebrate Christmas with an exceptional Bottle: 2024 Reserve Shiraz from Saltire Estate

The Christmas season is made for good company, generous tables, and memorable wines. From relaxed lunches to festive dinners and thoughtful gifts, the right bottle brings warmth and celebration to every gathering. This is a wine designed to do exactly that.

One such wine is the 2024 Reserve Shiraz from Saltire Estate — a bold and beautifully crafted expression of Hunter Valley fruit that makes it a standout choice for your holiday celebrations.

A Premium Shiraz for the Festive Table

The 2024 Reserve Shiraz is hand-harvested and crafted in small batches to preserve exceptional fruit quality and complexity. With velvety tannins and a lingering finish, this Reserve Shiraz balances juicy dark fruit flavours with a touch of spice and a smooth oak finish — giving it both power and elegance in every glass.  

It’s already earning top marks from tasters for its approachable structure, rich berry aromas, and sumptuous mouthfeel — making it a red you’ll want to revisit again and again this season.  

Perfect Pairings for Christmas

2024 Reserve Shiraz pairs beautifully with classic festive fare and heartier dishes often enjoyed over Christmas, such as:

Grilled and roasted meats — like lamb, beef or rich pork cuts, where the wine’s spice and dark fruit complement savoury flavours.  

Aged cheeses — the smooth tannins and subtle earthy notes enhance creamy and mature cheese boards.  

Dark chocolate desserts — a rich finish that can stand up to sweet, bittersweet chocolate notes.  

This versatility makes it a festive table favourite — equally suited to big family dinners or intimate holiday gatherings

Make This Christmas Memorable

For those looking to bring warmth, depth, and a touch of Hunter Valley elegance to their celebrations, the 2024 Reserve Shiraz is an inspired choice. Whether you’re sharing stories around the dinner table, gifting something special, or simply savouring good wine with great company, this Reserve Shiraz helps make your holiday truly unforgettable.

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