Grenache of the day
Grenache’s time to shine has been over a century in the making. But the argument for grenache grows increasingly stronger … Words Campbell Mattinson Published: September 2012 _____________________...
View ArticleRiddoch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Exclusive to Woolworths-owned stores. Tasted blind in a largish line-up of wines. There is a $15-$20 Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon but this is the Reserve, sold around the $30 mark.
View ArticleCradle Of Hills Old Rogue Shiraz 2015
McLaren Vale shiraz from the Sellicks Hill sub-region, matured in all-French oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 150 dozen produced.
View ArticleCradle of Hills Row 5 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Cabernet sauvignon from Sellicks Hill in McLaren Vale. Only 360 bottles made, according to the back label. Basket pressed into French oak, 50% new.
View ArticleSamuel’s Gorge Shiraz 2015
I tried to drop in to Samuel’s Gorge the other month, while I was visiting the region, and somehow missed finding it. I have to confess that I’m the kind of guy who forgets where he left the car in the...
View ArticleThe Hedonist Shiraz 2015
Not too familiar with this producer, but good wine in the glass.
View ArticleCoriole Redstone Shiraz 2015
They have changed the label again. Must be the third time in nearly as many years. It’s kind of them to afford such opportunities and employment for graphic designers. .
View ArticleCoriole Dancing Fig MGS 2015
We have a fig tree in the front of our garden. The bats love it. Mourvedre (from Willunga) and Grenache + Shiraz.
View ArticleHither & Yon Old Jarvie The Enforcer 2016
80% Shiraz, 15% Mataro and 5% Malbec. Looks like a bit like Captain Cook on the label, but isn’t. It’s Old Gregg.
View ArticleHither & Yon Shiraz 2016
Showing as ‘sold out’ on the H&Y website, so obviously I’ve been a bit slow on the draw here. That being said, I also love it when I see good news in the wine world like that.
View ArticleHither & Yon Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Also listed as ‘sold out’ on the website, though I’m sure there’s some floating about at retail. One of a quite a few wines my eldest son (Charles – 9) selected for me based on the label design...
View ArticleFirst Drop Mother’s Ruin Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
McLaren Vale must be one of the few places on earth that makes, lush, gluggable cabernet sauvignon, versus its more button down personality elsewhere. Fine and dandy. From the creative set at First...
View ArticleYangarra Estate High Sands Grenache 2010 – 2014
We’ve reviewed all vintages of High Sands prior (see here), though given Yangarra were kind enough to send us all a complete set of this, now benchmark, Grenache, I thought it only fair to make a bit...
View ArticleYangarra Estate High Sands Grenache 2014
This wine was covered/reviewed in the article here but for the record, here is the stand-alone note. This is stunning Grenache.
View ArticleChapel Hill The Chosen Gorge Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Hand picked, basket pressed, all into French oak (20% new), and bottled unfined and unfiltered. From the range formerly known as “The Chosen”.
View ArticleInkwell Reckoner Cabernet Shiraz 2015
A Cabernet Shiraz blend, with the Cabernet being dominant, as well it should be.
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