My housemate and I were having an almost daily debate as to the best every day drinking Shiraz. I thought The Wine Society’s own label Australian Shiraz for about £6 was my favourite session wine, but he felt that Aldis Australian Shiraz for £5 was better.
As you can imagine, there is only one way to settle that debate….. BLIND TASTING
We threw a couple of other bottles into the mix – a similar priced South African Shiraz which won a Decanter Gold medal and the £20+ Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz.
For me the order was:
Penfolds Bin 28 2010 4/5
The Societys Australian Shiraz 2.8/5
Porcupine Ridge 2014 Shiraz 2.7/5
Aldis Australian Shiraz 2.5/5
Marc had the Aldi and the Society the other way round. For me the Aldi shiraz was lighter, thinner and fruitier. I preferred the spicier Society to be honest. I was pleased (relieved) that both Marc and I picked out the Pendolds as the most expensive and our favourite. A Classy wine, smooth with big red fruits, a hint of spice and a long finish.