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2010 Some Young Punks Naked on Roller Skates Shiraz Mataro
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
2010 Wirra Wirra Church Block
Wirra Wirra Church Block is more than just a wine. It’s an institution – one that has played a pivotal role in igniting the vinous passions of many, myself included. Great to see it in such top shape. A blend … Continue reading
2010 PHI Syrah Grenache
The DeBortoli/Shelmerdine collaboration known as PHI moves from strength to strength with its inaugural Rhone blend. It’s roughly equal parts Shiraz and Grenache fermented with ambient yeasts in large format old French oak. Some incorporation of whole bunches as well. Slightly desiccated cherry … Continue reading
2010 Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot
Wirra Wirra’s entry level red blend is currently at the top of its game. The 2009 release was great value for money and this 2010 is simply an impressive wine full stop. It smells juicy and fresh. Blackberry pastilles, vanilla … Continue reading
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2009 Aramis Vineyards White Label Shiraz Cabernet
Interesting shtick to the trade marketing of this label. A significant portion of it revolves around a mystery winemaker whose identity is, apparently, unable to be revealed in public on account of his duties at another famous Vale institution. “He is arguably McLaren Vale’s, … Continue reading
2010 Wirra Wirra Original Blend Grenache Shiraz
McLaren Vale 14.5% Screwcap $24 An interesting little story behind this wine – Greg Trott produced the original “Church Block” with his cousin Roger in 1972. It was a blend of Grenache and Shiraz…because that’s what Greg believed McLaren Vale … Continue reading
2008 Yalumba FDR1A Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
Eden Valley 14.0% Cork $36.95 The best vintages of Yalumba’s FDR1A (Fine Dry Red) are wonderful examples of the synergy between Cabernet and Shiraz, capable of aging with real grace. Whilst the 2008 is more of a drink now proposition … Continue reading
2008 Mitchell Harris Shiraz
Pyrenees 13.5% Screwcap $30 I’ve recently tasted a couple of Pyrenees reds that didn’t escape 2008′s burst of March heat unscathed. This wine, on the other hand, has come out looking pretty damn good. The Shiraz was co-fermented with 3% … Continue reading
2009 Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier
South Australia 13.5% Screwcap $12.95 Yalumba’s Y Series and De Bortoli’s Windy Peak labels would have to mount a strong case for being the best value Australian made wines at around the $10 mark. Angove could throw its hat in the … Continue reading
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