Category Archives: Mourvèdre/Mataró et al

2011 Yangarra Estate GSM

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of 41% Grenache, 31% Shiraz and 28% Mourvèdre and a testament to the value of canopy management and exposure in years that present issues of disease and rot. Silky and agile in the mouth, pretty and perfumed on … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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2009 Ridgemill Estate Monastrell Tempranillo

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Great to see producers from the cool climate, high altitude Granite Belt in Queensland engaging consumers and writers a little more these days. As I’ve said before, it’s a young region with its best years ahead but there is worthwhile drinking … Continue reading →

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2010 d’Arenberg Stump Jump Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

There are times when I wonder if d’Arenberg’s Stump Jump red isn’t the most impressive wine in their (very comprehensive) stable. Not their highest rating wine, don’t get me wrong, but the value here is off the charts. Friendly but … Continue reading →

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2010 Some Young Punks Naked on Roller Skates Shiraz Mataro

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Now this is more like it. No, I’m not talking about the label – still does nothing for me. But the wine is impressive. Friendly, affable, gluggable but in no way dumb or ordinary. All for $20. Excellent fruit vitality … Continue reading →

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