Category Archives: Mt Lofty Ranges

2014 Longhop Rosé

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

A far greater sense of sweetness than the pale hue might indicate. So much for generalisations. Even straight out of the fridge it’s expressive. Redskins, pink flowers and icing sugar with counterpoints of bouquet garni. That sweetness on the front … Continue reading →

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2013 Longhop Pinot Gris

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I’ve been staggering these Pinot Gris reviews so that you don’t get as weary reading them as I did tasting them. Everyone I talk to tells me they sell, so I guess they’re worth covering. You can see winemaker Dom … Continue reading →

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2012 Longhop Mount Lofty Ranges Old Vine Grenache

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I’ve come to expect quite a lot from Longhop wines over a short period of time. This Grenache doesn’t quite deliver but as an inexpensive option it offers a big ball of flavour. Sweet, condensed, ripe and a little hot. … Continue reading →

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2012 Kirrihill Mount Lofty Montepulciano

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

There’s some promise with this Montepulciano from Mount Lofty. The alcohol reading is high but there are no overt signs of heat. It’s juicy upfront then dry and tannic down back. Cherries, blackberries, dusty herbs,  and spice. The malty chocolate … Continue reading →

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2012 Longhop Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Domenic Torzi and Tim Freeland keep producing wines that give you a lot more than you should probably expect for your fifteen odd dollars. I suspect this will improve over the medium term but most people will consume it now … Continue reading →

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2012 Longhop Shiraz

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Grapes come from three subregions of the Mount Lofty Ranges in South Australia. The wine is open fermented, hand plunged and basket pressed, spending 16 months in French and American hogsheads. You’d be hard pressed to find many other Shirazes … Continue reading →

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2011 Kingston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Kingston Estate have offered up a few good value weekday reds in the past and the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon - sourced from Coonawarra and Wrattonbully – was one such wine. This 2011 comes from the Mount Lofty Ranges and Mount Benson … Continue reading →

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2011 Longhop Shiraz

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

The Longhop wines are the result of a collaboration between Dominic Torzi of ‘Torzi Matthews’ fame and high-school mate Tim Freeland. I must admit, they’d not be on my radar before but they certainly are now. This a cracking release that defies … Continue reading →

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2009 Kingston Estate Shiraz

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Mt Lofty Ranges, Limestone Coast 14.0% Screwcap $13.99 Source: Sample I looked at this over two days and my impressions didn’t change at any point. It’s a good quaffing wine at a sound price for those seeking such a drink. It’s … Continue reading →

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2009 Kingston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Limestone Coast, Mt Lofty Ranges 14.5% Screwcap $13.99 Source: Sample What place will multi-regional blends hold in Australia’s wine future? I’ve a lot in common with those who believe that the country’s vinous landscape needs to be increasingly shaped by … Continue reading →

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