The intense heat is ideal for plush, bold reds, particularly?Shiraz?on its own or?Rh?ne Blends?featuring Shiraz,?Grenache, and?Mourv?dre. Often Shiraz and?Cabernet?partner up for plump and powerful reds. While much less prevalent, light-skinned varieties such as?Riesling,?Viognier?or?Semillon?produce vibrant Barossa Valley whites.