Category Archives: McLaren Vale

2011 Yangarra Estate Roussanne

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

I had dinner with Yangarra winemaker Pete Fraser a month or so ago. You couldn’t hope to meet a more down to earth, forthright and candid bloke. We might not have agreed about every issue that was discussed that evening but the … Continue reading →

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2009 Coriole Sagrantino

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

I’ve tasted Sagrantinos from three different McLaren Vale producers and every one of them has indicated that the Umbrian variety has an exciting future within the region. Interesting to see ProCork chosen as a seal, presumably as it’s a grape and style … Continue reading →

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2011 Coriole Barbera

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

A product of a wet, cool year for sure but a succesful one at that. I’m not overly fond of generalisations about the quality of the 2011 vintage. I’ve seen too many highs and lows. There are definitive herbal notes on the nose … Continue reading →

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2010 The Black Chook Shiraz

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Not a bad wine and the kind conditions of the 2010 McLaren Vale vintage are evident but I can’t quite see my way to giving it a medal of any kind. Put it alongside a medium rare steak in the … Continue reading →

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2010 Wirra Wirra RSW Shiraz

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Quite different to any RSW I’ve tasted before. If it’s a stylistic manoeuver then I applaud it. The oak feels more at home and the fruit has greater verve. It’s still an intense and rich wine with layered complexity; tightly bound and structured, … Continue reading →

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2010 Wirra Wirra The Angelus Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

For those who doubt the ability of McLaren Vale to produce great Cabernet Sauvignon, I present the 2010 Wirra Wirra The Angelus. No doughnut holes, glorious fruit, wonderfully pitched oak, profound structure and a true sense of life. Headily perfumed; … Continue reading →

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2011 Chapel Hill il Vescovo Tempranillo

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

The rise and rise of Australian Tempranillo, eh? Can’t say I get it. Most of it tastes fairly average to me. Consumers want a piece of it though, so it’s nice to able to recommend one. Flesh and form on … 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 Pertaringa Undercover Shiraz

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Woah, Peppermint Pattie! That’s the dominant aroma and the dominant taste. Not really my favourite flavour profile but it will have its fans. There’s plenty of charry, toasty oak but the vibrant fruit from a good vintage makes its way … Continue reading →

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2009 Coriole Lloyd Reserve Shiraz

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

I like many of Coriole’s wines. Their Chenin is worthwhile, the Italian varieties even more-so (although I’m yet to taste the Sagrantino, which is a shame as I love the grape and think it is suited to McLaren Vale), but the … Continue reading →

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