Category Archives: Pyrenees

2013 Out of Step Malakoff Estate Vineyard Pyrenees Nebbiolo

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

While I would have ideally tasted this alongside Dave Fletcher’s Nebbiolo from the same vineyard, curiosity got the better of me and I was only in possession of one of the wines. Anyway, Dave Chatfield and Nathan Reeves impress with … Continue reading →

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2012 Quartz Hill Viognier

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Quartz Hill have quite a knack with Viognier…and it’s by no means an easy grape to work with. The image is of the 2010 but the label remains the same. Alluring perfume, texture and flavour. Honeysuckle, musk, crème caramel, tangerine … Continue reading →

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2012 Quartz Hill Pyrenees Syrah

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

I’ve enjoyed a past release of this wine and believe Quartz Hill are a producer to watch. But I struggled here. So much oak (50% new, 18 months). It clamps down on the flavours and flattens the wine. Enough black … Continue reading →

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2013 Mitchell Harris Sauvignon Blanc Fumé

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Partially wild yeast fermented and barrel matured Sauvignon Blanc. More tropical than the previous vintage but Johnno Harris has nailed it again. Passionfruit, vanilla and tart gooseberry join the lime, herbs and smoke I’ve come to associate with the wine. … Continue reading →

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2011 Quartz Hill Roussanne

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Roussanne from the Pyrenees. Quartz Hill have shown flair and intelligence with another Rhone variety – Viognier - so I was eager to give this a whirl. Tough year for Roussanne no doubt; tight bunches prone to disease and rot. Presents … Continue reading →

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2012 Jamsheed Harem Series La Syrah

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

This is about as good as the La Syrah has ever looked. It’s a multi-regional blend this year with 70% coming from an old vineyard in the Pyrenees and 30% being sourced from three different Yarra Valley vineyards. 80% whole … Continue reading →

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2011 Quartz Hill Viognier

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Careful vineyard management has seen Quartz Hill pull something out of the box with this 2011 Viognier. Varietal veracity, structure, texture and refreshment. You don’t find that bundle too often when it comes to the grape in question. Honeysuckle and jasmine … Continue reading →

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2010 Fletcher Malakoff Estate Vineyard Pyrenees Nebbiolo

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Dave Fletcher makes Nebbiolo based wines from the Adelaide Hills, Piemonte and the Pyrenees. He’s also about to release a sparkling Nebbiolo from the King Valley and another version blended from a number of different regions in Victoria in 2011. … Continue reading →

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2011 Dominique Portet Fontaine Shiraz Cabernet Merlot

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A dual region blend and perhaps it’s played a role in ameliorating the wet vintage to an extent. Clever blending regardless. Sourced from the Pyrenees and the Yarra Valley. 50% Cabernet, 30% Shiraz and the rest Merlot. Leafy and slightly … Continue reading →

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2011 Pyren Vineyard Yardbird Union

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The Yardbird Union is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. I reckon it’s fast becoming Pyren Vineyard’s signature wine. Make sure you give it a few hours in the decanter before tucking in. Vivacious red and dark purple … Continue reading →

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