Category Archives: Fleurieu Peninsula

2012 Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Quite fascinating to watch the relatively young Foggy Hill Vineyard reveal its identity via Pinot Noir. There’s already a distinct flavour profile and it’s no shrinking violet. Despite that I reckon it does taste varietal and it is one of … Continue reading →

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2010 Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

More than a few people expressed doubts when Brian Croser released his first Pinot Noir from the Foggy Hill Vineyard on the Fleurieu Peninsula. South Australian Pinot isn’t exactly a common commodity and apart from a few efforts from the Adelaide Hills the state has seldom … Continue reading →

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2011 Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

The last two vintages of this wine have really impressed. The 2011 is by no means a poor wine but it is a bit too vegetal and firm. Rough vintage. 50% Shiraz, 45% Cabernet and the rest Petit Verdot. Strong … 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 Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Viognier

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Fleurieu Peninsula, McLaren Vale 12.5% Screwcap $16.50 It’s amazing the difference a little Viognier can make. Adds nobility. 15% more nobility than your average Sauvignon Semillon in this case. A number of my friends really like Sav Sem blends. I … Continue reading →

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2009 Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Fleurieu, McLaren Vale 14.5% $16.50 The last two vintages of what I know as the Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Red have taken my fancy. To be honest, generally when I use the word quaffer in relation to a wine, it’s … Continue reading →

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