Shiraz is synonymous with Australian wine.

It is planted in almost every region in the country, and is responsible for some of the country's best-known wines.

In this first instalment of a two-part series on shiraz, we speak to five winemakers about their distinctive styles and varied approaches when it comes to producing the Australian star.

Each maker puts forward a shiraz to try, and tells us what they love about the grape, along with their favourite food pairing.

Finally, wine writer Cathy Gowdie speaks to makers and drinkers of Australian shiraz about how far we've come since the "fruit bombs of the late 90s" and where we're going next.

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Peter Lehmann's chief winemaker Nigel Westblade

Winemakers on shiraz

With so many diverse styles in Australia, we asked five makers how they approach their shiraz and what makes it special.

Five to try

Shiraz is planted in almost every corner of the country. These five wines come from SA, WA and Victoria. Add them to your list.

Chris Tyrrell in the vineyard holding a bunch of shiraz grapes

Australia's shiraz revolution

As wine writer Cathy Gowdie says, Australian shiraz has never been more diverse or exciting.

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