Dodgy Bros. Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2011
Yes, yes, the 2011 vintage weather wasn’t ideal and a raft of wines have suffered or not been made. Strange then that in my head I can think of a few producers who decided to kick off their first...
View ArticleMaxwell Silver Hammer Shiraz 2011
From McLaren Vale, from 2011, from the Silver Hammer. Or not from the Silver Hammer. But referencing Silver Hammer. Meanwhile, this sees American oak, for a change. Can be good with MVale shiraz.
View ArticleShottesbrooke Single Vineyard Shiraz 2011
The fruit for this single vineyard wine comes from Blewitt Springs and a single shiraz clone. Given time in older oak.
View ArticleBrash Higgins CBSV Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Brash Higgins has hit the ground running over the past few years. It has fast become a key producer in the quality reputation of modern McLaren Vale.
View ArticleBrash Higgins GR/M Grenache Mataro 2012
Grenache and mataro, not merely blended but fermented (wild) as one. The mataro is from Sellicks Hill and the grenache from the Shirvington vineyard. No new oak (indeed, all five-year-old). 244 cases.
View ArticleYangarra Estate GSM 2011
This is a good result from a tough vintage. For the record, it’s a blend of 41% grenache, 31% shiraz, and 28% mourvedre.
View ArticleYangarra Estate Viognier 2012
Yangarra’s viognier is an excellent advertisement for the variety. Only 173 dozen made. Matured in old oak.
View ArticleYangarra Estate Roussanne 2012
Biodynamically farmed, matured in old oak, and with a future ahead of it.
View ArticleYangarra Estate Shiraz 2010
This biodynamically farmed McLaren Vale shiraz from Yangarra Estate is a good symbol of where Australian wine is at.
View ArticleChapel Hill Chardonnay 2012
McLaren Vale is not renoewned for chardonnay but of any the region’s producers, Chapel Hill has a name for itself with this grape – mostly because its unwooded version was a market leader for a time....
View ArticleRed Knot Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Red Knot Cabernet Sauvignon is now exclusive to Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores. It’s been a good value red for a number of years now, season’s permitting. It’s made by the Shingleback winery.
View ArticleChapel Hill Il Vescovo Tempranillo 2012
Well that’s multicultural – an Italian name (Vescovo) with a Spanish grape (Tempranillo).
View ArticleCradle of Hills Route de Bonheur GMS 2011
Always like to see a wine where the M in the usual GSM moves a little nearer to the front of the queue.
View ArticleMarius Simpatico Shiraz 2004
I found this in one of the boxes I have hiding up in my in-laws cellar. Happy surprise. Anyway, thought I’d review it and also share the thought that while I’m not one to take into account who makes my...
View ArticleScotchmans Hill Estella McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Scotchmans Hill + McLaren Vale = not quite right?
View ArticleCradle of Hills Shiraz Mourvedre 2010
Mattinson has told me, in not so many words, to go easy on the la di da expensive/obscure imports and get into the Aussie wines priced around the $20 sweet spot. So, I do as I’m told, of course. At...
View ArticleWirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Unoaked Chardonnay 2012
When our ‘game changing’ magnificent Wine Front app comes out sometime in the next couple of months, this is the sort of barnstorming wine we need to have more reviews of. Short ones, but nevertheless,...
View ArticleLot 333 Shiraz 2011
Tasting a bunch of Scarce Earth wines from 2011 tonight, ranging from $45-$75. This is a single vineyard wine too, so I threw it in.
View ArticleShottesbrooke Single Vineyard Shiraz 2011
Scarce Earth. Blewitt Springs. I’ve checked subsequent to tasting and see that Bennie has given this wine a bit of a touch up. I think it’s a better wine than he does.
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