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Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Western Australia Shiraz is a supermarket own-label red wine crafted by iconic Australian winemaker David Hohnen, sourced from premium mineral-rich soils of Western Australia. It is a bold yet smooth Shiraz praised for offering exceptional quality at an accessible price point, with a track record of award wins across multiple vintages.

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference (made by David Hohnen for Sainsbury's)

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference is the premium own-label wine range from the UK supermarket Sainsbury's. The Western Australia Shiraz is made by David Hohnen, the award-winning winemaker who famously founded Cloudy Bay and Cape Mentelle.

Blend

100% Shiraz

Tasting Profile

A beautifully smooth and deeply coloured red with a harmonious balance of sweet, juicy blackberry flavours and a complex, long finish with soft, velvety tannins. Notes of blackberry, plum, pepper, and charcuterie are also typical of this wine.

Region

Western Australia's key wine regions — Margaret River and Great Southern — produce elegantly structured Shiraz, distinct from the bold, sun-drenched styles of the Barossa Valley, thanks to cool maritime climates and significant diurnal temperature variation. Great Southern in particular is renowned for lean, savory Shiraz styles that bear more resemblance to the Northern Rhône than to typical Australian Shiraz.

Price Context

Approximately £10.00 GBP per 75cl bottle at Sainsbury's UK stores.

Food Pairings

🥩 Roasted red meats🧀 Hard matured cheese🌭 Merguez or chorizo🍕 Pizza🥕 Root vegetable bakes

Critic Scores

87 Decanter World Wine Awards