Category Archives: Cabernet et al

2010 Longview Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

A pleasant surprise. A wine of some depth and complexity at around $15, one that evolves over three days of tasting and doesn’t play solely to commercial interests and tastes. I’m tired of the dumbing down of wine – how … Continue reading →

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Yalumba Library Tasting Brisbane 2012: A Night at the Museum

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

I first read about Yalumba’s famed cellar in an article by Campbell Mattinson; “The mystery room, the locked door, and the Yalumba wine library“. An inspirational piece. You’ll need a subscription to read it but the quote which stuck with … Continue reading →

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2008 Zema Cluny

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. I like the fact that it’s released at four years of age and I enjoyed the wine all up. Much better than the last Cluny I tasted (2006). … Continue reading →

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2010 Wirra Wirra Church Block

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Wirra Wirra Church Block is more than just a wine. It’s an institution – one that has played a pivotal role in igniting the vinous passions of many, myself included. Great to see it in such top shape. A blend … Continue reading →

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2010 Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Wirra Wirra’s entry level red blend is currently at the top of its game. The 2009 release was great value for money and this 2010 is simply an impressive wine full stop. It smells juicy and fresh. Blackberry pastilles, vanilla … Continue reading →

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2010 Pyren Vineyard Yardbird Union

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec and 25% Petit Verdot. Very young but shows real promise. There’s a sense of refreshment and minerality that lifts this wine above the pack. Smells of raspberry jelly, plum jam, chewed pencils, wild herbs … Continue reading →

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2009 Aramis Vineyards White Label Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Interesting shtick to the trade marketing of this label. A significant portion of it revolves around a mystery winemaker whose identity is, apparently, unable to be revealed in public on account of his duties at another famous Vale institution. “He is arguably McLaren Vale’s, … Continue reading →

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Wirra Wirra’s Woodhenge Cup: Stay Low and Pull don’t Push

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Adelaide Here I am, living in Australia, writing about wine, talking about terroir and until earlier this month I’d never set foot in South Australia. Heresy! I’ve always been a bookish type, gathering my thoughts and impressions from ‘secondary texts’ but … Continue reading →

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A Whole Bunch of Action at the Yarra Valley Wine Program

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

A WILD RIDE  It’s my life It’s now or never I ain’t gonna live forever The words were Bon Jovi’s but they rang out loud and clear from a very unexpected source; wine writer Winsor Dobbin’s mobile phone. On the … Continue reading →

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2005 Domaine A Stoney Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Merlot with a splash of Petit Verdot. It’s pretty much the same cépage as the flagship Domaine A Cabernet although it’s made with less oak and an eye towards earlier … Continue reading →

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