Name: Nazar Turkish Kitchen + Bars Murphy Vineyards Shiraz Big Rivers Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 1 bottle Murphy Vineyards Shiraz (or similar Australian Shiraz); 4 pieces Wine glasses (Bordeaux style or medium-bodied red); 1 piece Room-temperature decanter (optional); 1 piece Large ice bucket or chilled water and towel (to keep other bottles cool); 1 plate Small plate of complementary nibbles (optional): dark chocolate squares, aged cheddar, cured meats, or roasted almonds

Med Bag of Chips

Ham, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and arugula.

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Sliced turkey, lettuce, tomato, and mustard in a whole wheat wrap.

Fit Turkey Wrap

Australia. Attractive, fruit-driven Shiraz. Cherry red with hints of dark plum and chocolate on the nose. The wine is seamlessly balanced with sweet lifted fruit, subtle oak and soft tannins, a delicious wine made to enjoy now.

Remove the bottle from storage and confirm it is at ideal serving temperature. For a fruit-driven Shiraz, aim for 16–18°C (60–65°F). If the bottle is cooler (cellar temperature), let it rest at room temperature for 20–30 minutes; if too warm, chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.

Inspect & Chill

Use a waiter’s corkscrew or wing corkscrew to remove the cork cleanly. Wipe the bottle neck with a clean napkin to remove any cork bits or residue.

Open the Bottle

This Shiraz is described as fruit-driven with soft tannins and subtle oak, so decanting is optional. If you prefer a slightly more open aroma and softened edges, pour the wine slowly into a decanter and let it sit for 20–30 minutes before serving. If you prefer fresher, fruit-forward character, serve directly from the bottle.

Decant (optional)

Select medium- to large-bowled red wine glasses (Bordeaux-style) to allow aromas of dark plum, cherry, and chocolate to concentrate and to give the wine room to breathe in the glass.

Choose Glassware

Pour about 120–150 ml (4–5 oz) per glass, filling to roughly one-third of the glass height to allow swirling and aroma development. If decanted, pour from the decanter; otherwise pour from the bottle.

Pouring

Offer a small plate of complementary nibbles: dark chocolate (70% cacao), aged cheddar or manchego, thinly sliced cured meats (salami or prosciutto), and roasted almonds. These highlight the wine’s plum, cherry, chocolate notes, and soft tannins. Place nibbles on the table and encourage guests to try small bites between sips.

Serve with Complementary Nibbles

Swirl gently in the glass to release aromas. Inhale to notice cherry, dark plum, and chocolate notes, and a hint of oak. Take a small sip, let it coat your palate, and note the wine’s balance, lifted fruit, and soft tannins. If desired, allow the wine to open further in the glass for 10–20 minutes and taste again.

Tasting Tips

If you have leftover wine, re-cork the bottle (use the original cork or a vacuum stopper) and store upright in a cool place or in the refrigerator. Consume within 2–4 days for best fruit character. If chilled, allow the wine to warm to serving temperature (about 10–20 minutes) before drinking.

Storage of Remaining Wine

Murphy Vineyards Shiraz (or similar Australian Shiraz)

Wine glasses (Bordeaux style or medium-bodied red)

Room-temperature decanter (optional)

Large ice bucket or chilled water and towel (to keep other bottles cool)

Small plate of complementary nibbles (optional): dark chocolate squares, aged cheddar, cured meats, or roasted almonds

Murphy Vineyards Shiraz Big Rivers

Make Murphy Vineyards Shiraz Big Rivers Recipe in just 30m. Australia. Attractive, fruit-driven Shiraz. Cherry red with hints of dark plum and chocolate on the nose. The wine is seamlessly balanced with sweet lifted fruit, subtle oak and soft tannins, a delicious wine made to enjoy now.

Murphy Vineyards Shiraz Big Rivers

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