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In our present state
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We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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Category Archives: Barossa
2012 Cirillo The Vincent Grenache
A wine that has, in a relatively short period of time, established itself as one of the best value Grenaches available. It’s never looked better either. A sweet core of raspberry and cherry fruit with dried herbs and a touch of … Continue reading →
2012 S.C. Pannell Old Vine Garnacha Blend Tinto
A blend of Grenache and Touriga, sourced from both McLaren Vale and the Barossa this time round. The last release of the S.C. Pannell Tinto (2010) was labelled solely as McLaren Vale. Fresh, spicy red and black cherries, raspberries and lavender. … Continue reading →
2012 Elderton Greenock Two Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre
A blend of 46% Grenache, 35% Shiraz and 19% Mataro matured in used French Oak. On the sweet side with black, blue and red berries edging towards confection. Hints of floral perfume – violets and roses. Pepper seasoning. Some welcomingly … Continue reading →
2012 Michael Hall Barossa Valley Roussanne
I wasn’t taken with the 2011 release of the Michael Hall Roussanne and took a little while to fully appreciate the current model. But it did grow on me. Mostly Marananga fruit from the centre of the Barossa Valley with … Continue reading →
2009 Teusner MC Sparkling Shiraz
If you’re looking for a Sparkling Shiraz with overt aged complexity, particularly of the mushroom variety, then this isn’t the wine for you. At least not yet. I’d love to see what it might serve up in another five to ten … Continue reading →
2012 Zeppelin Big Bertha Shiraz
This is bombastic. Lacks any finesse but will suit a certain subset of drinkers and isn’t over-priced. Ripe, sweet, curranty, plummy, glossy and warm. A big wine. Not much in the way of definition or detail. The acid is spiky … Continue reading →
2012 Zeppelin Barossa Shiraz
Made by Kym Teusner for McWilliam’s. Slightly soft-fruited but not in a way that detracts from the wine. Very approachable. Not at all bombastic. Blackberry, cherries and plums. Traces of nuts and salted licorice. The acidity sits comfortably and oak … Continue reading →
2012 Elderton Greenock One Shiraz
Tasted single blind amongst a line up of $30 and under Barossan Shiraz, mostly from the 2012 vintage with a couple of 2011s in the mix. I included a Head Wines Head Red Shiraz 2012 from my own collection as … Continue reading →
2013 Yelland & Papps Delight Vermentino
The 2013 release of the Yelland & Papps Delight Vermentino sees a little more residual sugar in the mix (5g/l), rounding out the acidity and making it even more crowd-pleasing…if somewhat unremarkable. I’ve got no problems with that. If it … Continue reading →
2013 Teusner Salsa Rosé
A blend of Mataro and Grenache, or so the bottle tells me. The Salsa is an ever-reliable wine and the 2013 is on song. To indulge in synaesthesia, there’s some purple and blue amongst the red hues. Aniseed, pepper and … Continue reading →