Category Archives: Grenache et al

2012 Yelland & Papps Delight Vin de Soif

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of 65% Grenache, 27% Mataro, 5% Shiraz and 3% Carignan. Uncomplicated. Simple pleasures. Much as the name suggests. Jubey red fruits and plums. Verging on confected with a bit of counter play via hints of earth, some aniseed … Continue reading →

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2012 Kirrihill Clare Valley Grenache Sangiovese Tempranillo

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The most fruit forward and approachable of the new Kirrihill “Alternative Range” wines. Good weeknight pizza fare if a little too steeply priced. Some fleshiness on the palate. Red and black berries and cherries, drinking chocolate (texture and flavour), crushed … Continue reading →

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2012 Yalumba The Strapper GSM

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The 2012 Strapper is a blend of 40% Grenache, 35% Shiraz and 25% Mataro. The varieties are picked separately and fermented in small batches – some in oak, others in stainless steel. The latter probably accounts for a significant proportion of the … Continue reading →

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2013 Three Dark Horses G+T

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Attractive label, attractive wine. My image doesn’t do it justice but hopefully I’ll fare better with the tasting note. A blend of Grenache and Touriga. Unoaked with a portion of whole bunches incorporated. Has a lifted nose but for some reason I … Continue reading →

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2011 Maxwell Little Demon Shiraz Grenache

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Time to take what I call the radical middle-ground. I’ve read some cringeworthy generalisations about 2011. One sommelier suggested avoiding all Australian reds, another Master Sommelier asked what we were all on about when some of us spoke of poor … Continue reading →

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2011 Kellermeister The Funk Wagon GSM

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

This won the award for the best Barossa SGM at the IWC (International Wine Competition) Acronyms – they’re everywhere. I have a theory about how they taste the wines at the IWC. When I attend tastings in Australia there is … Continue reading →

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The South’s Gonna Do it Again and Again: 2011 Abbotts & Delaunay Releases

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

“So gather ’round, gather ’round chillun’ Get down, well just get down chillun’ Get loud, well you can be loud and be proud Well you can be proud, hear now Be proud you’re a rebel ‘Cause the South’s gonna do … Continue reading →

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2012 Head Wines Head Red GSM

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I believe the blend is 75% Grenache, 20% Shiraz and 5% Mataro but don’t hold me to it. Tastes roughly like that anyway. Spends 9 months in 500 litre French puncheons so don’t expect much oak influence. All the better … Continue reading →

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2012 Brash Higgins GR/M Grenache Mataro

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Brad Hickey and Nicole Thorpe – the partnership behind Brash Higgins - are part of a wave of producers making McLaren Vale sexy again. It’s great to see the revitalisation of the region. This blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Mataro comes from two … Continue reading →

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2010 Schwarz The Dust Kicker GSM

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The fruit for this comes from both the Barossa and Eden Valleys. 46% Grenache, 32% Shiraz, 22% Mataro. A notch above medium-bodied and very smart for the price. Blackberry and boysenberry with red fruited highlights. Salted licorice and Asian spice. Generous sweet flavour … Continue reading →

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