Category Archives: Grenache et al

2010 Pepperilly Purple Patch

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

We’ve got another winner in the sub $20 sweepstakes here. A Grenache, Mourvèdre, Shiraz blend from Geographe of all places. 65%, 25% and 15% respectively. Rich sweet purple berries on entry (not auto-suggestion) with some red and dark cherry fruits … Continue reading →

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2012 Teusner Avatar

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I had an interesting discussion with Kym Teusner this year on blends and the history of the Joshua and the Avatar. Both were first made in 2002, a couple of years before the juggernaut of the Riebke Shiraz “came and … Continue reading →

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2010 d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original Shiraz Grenache

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

d’Arenberg’s d’Arry’s Original Shiraz Grenache has a proud history of ageing well in good vintages and I’d say you can pop a few bottles of the 2010 away with confidence. Juicy fruit. Fresh raspberry and blackberry, scorched earth, ironstone and … Continue reading →

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2011 Ruggabellus Fluus

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

After bursting onto the scene with his 2010 releases, Abel Gibson produced only one Ruggabellus wine from the cool, wet 2011 Barossa vintage. Somewhat perversely it’s Mataro dominant with 17% Grenache, 15% Cinsault and 10% Syrah. No new oak. Red fruited … Continue reading →

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2009 Tardieu Laurent Cotes Du Rhône Cuvée Speciale

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Terrific value Cotes Du Rhône, especially as you can grab three bottles of it at $25 a pop if you know where to look. 100% Grenache. It’s a tannic bugger, but satisfyingly so. Red fruits, dark cherry and a suggestion … Continue reading →

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2011 Mitchell Harris Mataro Grenache Shiraz

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

A tough vintage for Mitchell Harris to release its inaugural Mataro Grenache Shiraz blend. It hasn’t escaped unscathed. Plenty of mulchy, slightly green traits with red and purple fruit pushing its way through. Peppery and herbal without much depth. The finish … Continue reading →

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2012 Teusner Joshua Grenache Mataro Shiraz

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

The Teusner Joshua sees no oak. This year’s version is made up of 63% Grenache from the 70 year-old vines of the Riebke Vineyard in the northern Barossa, 23% Mataro sourced from Williamstown in the south and Stockwell in the north and 14% Shiraz from Koonunga. It’s almost always … Continue reading →

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Vale WWEI: Prepare to Meet Your Maker

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Vale interloper Gods listen. Or at least that’s the conclusion I came to at the end of a three-day junket in McLaren Vale earlier in July. To begin with, I kind of muscled my way into the Queensland “Meet Your … Continue reading →

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2010 Cradle of Hills GMS Route du Bonheur

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Cradle of Hills are a relatively new producer hailing from McLaren Vale. I first tasted one of their wines in a blind bracket of nine Grenaches/Grenache blends and it stood out for its composure, stylistic confidence and ferrous, savoury appeal. … Continue reading →

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2010 S.C. Pannell Pronto Tinto

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Stephen Pannell’s last two single variety Grenaches have been showstoppers. I’ve got them in my cellar and that’s where they belong for now. If you’re after more immediate gratification then look no further than this Pronto Tinto. It’s light to … Continue reading →

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