Here at the Weber Grill Academy, we’re excited to be able to share it with attendees of our barbecue class experiences from this Friday 14 April.  The final blend was selected by our own Jacinda Gregg and Adam Mizzi, with an eye on complementing a range of flavours that can be developed “under the hood” of a barbecue. 

The Gibson Smokey Oak Shiraz combines several small parcels of fruit grown in the Northern Barossa. Individual barrels from the 2020 vintage were earmarked for the Smokey Oak Shiraz by winemakers Rob Gibson and Adam Fiegert, which showed plush, generous fruit and toasty spice complexity.  

“From seared to sizzled, smoked to slow-cooked, barbecue flavours were calling out for a purposefully crafted red wine to complement them”, said Jacinda Gregg.“Gibson’s generous Shiraz style was an obvious choice, and we’re sure grill enthusiasts will agree”, she added.

“We’re not just talking ribeye steaks and smoked lamb shoulders either - the Gibson Smokey Oak Shiraz is bright and balanced to pair equally well with something like miso roasted pumpkin, or spiced cauliflower served with labne”, added Adam Mizzi. 

The wine retails at $30 per bottle and is available for purchase exclusively from Gibson Wines online store. Gibson have also released a limited bundle - a six bottle pack of the Smokey Oak Shiraz and a portable Weber Smokey Joe® Charcoal Barbecue, priced at $299. Available here until stocks run out. 

Book your barbecue class experience here, and wash down your barbecued feast with a glass or two of Barossa Valley flavour from Gibson Wines.