Category Archives: Nagambie Lakes

2010 Tahbilk Old Vines Cabernet Shiraz

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Tahbilk made their first Cabernet Shiraz blend in 1972 but this label is the new kid on the block. It should probably come with the warning “Not Suitable for the Eucalypt Intolerant” but otherwise it’s a very good wine which … Continue reading →

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2007 Tahbilk Eric Stevens Purbrick Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

More depth, density and structure at play in the Eric Stevens Purbrick Cabernet Sauvignon as opposed to the standard release. There’s a veritable wall of tannin which needs time to sink into the wine before it’s really ready to be … Continue reading →

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2009 Tahbilk Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Just quietly, out of the myriad of grape varieties Tahbilk try their hand at I think Cabernet Sauvignon is the variety that they do best. That’s not to say they don’t produce really good Marsanne or Shiraz but I’m convinced that their … Continue reading →

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2009 Tahbilk Shiraz

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

For those readers who are new to Tahbilk reds, you can pick them up a lot cheaper than RRP at retail and save a fair amount of money buying straight from the winery. It’s worth bearing in mind. The flavour and aromatic profile … Continue reading →

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2003 Tahbilk 1927 Vines Marsanne

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Even though it’s released with a good degree of bottle age, the best place for Tahbilk’s 1927 Vines Marsanne has always been the cellar. It’s made in a different style to the standard Tahbilk Marsanne and demands a minimum of ten years … Continue reading →

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2007 Tahbilk Eric Stevens Purbrick Shiraz

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I’m a big fan of the value and cellarability of Tahbilk’s entry-level reds but this premium release leaves me cold. It feels and tastes liquered and baked, lacking freshness and energy. Almond essence, flat brambly fruits and dried plums with … Continue reading →

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2010 Ben Haines Roussanne

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Like Sisyphus, and Ben Haines himself, I keep pushing Roussanne, but it’s an uphill battle…until you get into people’s mouths. Rick Kinzbrunner has given up and his Giaconda Aeolia Roussanne isn’t being made anymore. Those vines will be devoted to … Continue reading →

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2007 Tahbilk Marsanne

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

Nagambie Lakes 12.5% Screwcap CD $11.65- Tasted 7-8/9/09 The 2006 and 2007 of this wine were a bit lighter than the 2005 and the 2008 in my opinion. It’s interesting to see that Tahbilk’s website reckons this 2007 isn’t going … Continue reading →

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2005 Tahbilk Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

Nagambie Lakes Vic 14.5% Screwcap $16- Tasted 3/8/09 I came to Tahbilk’s wines via their wonderful Marsanne. It’s a bargain (as all their wines seemingly are), it tastes great and has appealed to most of those I’ve served it to. … Continue reading →

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