If any grape has proved its promise in Margaret River lately it would have to be that Australian icon, Shiraz. With more regional vineyards now planting it, and the existing vines aging gracefully, the variety will undoubtedly join cabernet, semillon and chardonnay as a premium hallmark of the appellation.

The gorgeous Vasse Felix Shiraz, our People's Choice winner, is the brain child of the masterly Clive Otto, one of several fastidious young winemakers working away to create huge, fruit driven Shiraz that will knock your socks off.

Another vineyard with a scintillating future in the variety is the Amberley Estate. Winemaker Eddie Price proved with the multi-award winning Amberley 1995 Shiraz that the grape is in love with the Cape region.

And so much for good Shiraz only coming from old vines. The 1995 Amberley was only the second vintage made by the winery. Watch out, Coonawarra and Barossa. It's us again!