Category Archives: Sagrantino et al

2010 Oliver’s Taranga Sagrantino

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Despite the rugged, chewy tannins that mark the Sagrantino variety this is actually already quite approachable. There’s plenty of McLaren Vale primary fruit stuffing which should give it wider appeal. Not a bad thing all up. Sour and sweet cherries, … 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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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 Oliver’s Taranga Sagrantino

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

I love the way Sagrantino roughs you up. It’s kind of kinky. This is certainly a grape with character…and lots of tannin. Almost out Barolos Barolo if you catch my drift. Savoury, around medium bodied and rather sensually earthy. Flowers pretty … Continue reading →

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2007 The Cenosilicaphobic Cat

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

McLaren Vale 14.5% Screwcap $34 Source- Retail A blend of 91% Sagrantino (a grape which most suggest is indigenous to Umbria, Italy) with a little Cinsualt to soften the former’s tannins. I really do applaud the exploration of alternative varieties in Australia … Continue reading →

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