Waking up to the new world

It's hard to choose which wine to drink from all the wines in this world, so I usually leave the task to professionals.
I'm lucky to have a local wine store which has good selection from the old world and people who know their wines. I don't know much about wine, but definitely developed appreciation for them. I owe it to the stores and people who love wines and are eager to share them.

But, when it comes to the new world, I feel I'm lost.
California, I live here, but other countries, especially like Barossa Valley Shiraz, I didn't have a clue about the goodness of it.

Then I got to try this wine: Langmail 2013 The Freedom 1843 Shiraz.

W

It possessed characters of shiraz like plum or violet but in a different level. The elements were deep and rich, but not in excess. 
It surely was a big wine yet very tender. 
Kind of wine when you sip, you smile.

Having tasted this wine made me want to explore wines from different parts of the world.