Category Archives: Grenache et al

2012 Yangarra Estate GSM

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Gee willikers this is very fine McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre. 54%, 18%, 12%. Rather tight on opening but after a double decant it’s far more communicative. Continued to improve over three days of tasting suggesting a bit of cellar … Continue reading →

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2013 Clonakilla Ceoltoiri

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Shiraz and Cinsault. No idea how to pronounce the name. Mostly upfront primary fruit flavour but beyond that is where interest lies. Red fruits, fresh yellow-fleshed plums, black pepper and cupboard spices, lavender, a hint … Continue reading →

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2012 Les Courtilles Cotes Du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Another more than handy import from Fourth Wave Wines. Half Grenache, half Syrah. Sweet raspberry over plums, tar, herbs and licorice. Spicy. Avoids any overt jaminess and is far from a heavy wine. Good interplay between sweet and savoury characters, … Continue reading →

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2013 Cradle of Hills GiGi Grenache Rosé

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

It ain’t pale. Ruby red in the glass with a great deal of presence. There’s 10% Mourvèdre in the mix, complementing the Grenache. Rather floral with raspberries, red apples and peppery spice joined by an attractive earthiness. It has body and … Continue reading →

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2012 Teusner The Garden of Earthly Pleasures Shiraz Grenache

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

An Aldi Liquor online exclusive and perhaps a nod to Hieronymus Bosch? “For he spake and it was done; he commanded and it stood fast”. Perhaps not Kym Teusner and company’s most ambitious work but quite stunning in terms of value. … Continue reading →

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2012 Partisan McLaren Vale Trenchcoat GSM

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Holds its alcohol fairly well although it is warm and attenuated on the finish. Fruit tastes slightly baked and flat but not overly desiccated or arid. Rather savoury. Sodden earth, raspberry, salted licorice and black fruits. Powerful, hulking sort of … Continue reading →

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2012 Dodgy Brothers Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of 47% Grenache, 44% Shiraz and 9% Mourvèdre. Savoury, tarry, earthen wine with baked fruits. Holds its alcohol ok but there is still heat at the backend. Bitter herbs and orange peel to close. Quite a lot of … Continue reading →

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2012 S.C. Pannell Old Vine Garnacha Blend Tinto

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

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 →

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2012 Elderton Greenock Two Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

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 →

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2013 Teusner Joshua

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of 63% Grenache, 23% Mataro and 14% Shiraz. Has rapidly become one of the releases I look forward to the most each year. I don’t rate this as highly as the superb 2012 expression but it is still … Continue reading →

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