Category Archives: Shiraz

2012 Elderton Greenock One Shiraz

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Tasted single blind amongst a line up of $30 and under Barossan Shiraz, mostly from the 2012 vintage with a couple of 2011s in the mix. I included a Head Wines Head Red Shiraz 2012 from my own collection as … Continue reading →

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2009 Henry’s Drive Shiraz

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

A Shiraz that’s won a few silver medals. Mostly in the UK. Was also included in the 2013 Adelaide Review’s Hot 100 Wines. Bourbon soaked raisined fruit. Hollow alcohol soaked palate. Fake acid freshness. Astringent tannin. Avoid. 83 Region: Padthaway … Continue reading →

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2010 Lethbridge Indra Shiraz

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

From the Indra block of the Lethbridge vineyard in Geelong. 100% new French barrels and 2% Viognier. You’d be hard pressed to identify the latter. It does present as a ‘Flagship’ wine but it’s not as crass as that term … Continue reading →

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2012 Three Dark Horses McLaren Vale Shiraz

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Shiraz from the Romano vineyard in the Seaview subregion of McLaren Vale, vinified by ex-Coriole winemaker Matt Broomhead. Spends eighteen months in new French hogsheads. Fascinating aromas, the most distinctive being a kind of musky men’s cologne. Earth, plum pudding, … Continue reading →

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2012 Eden Road The Long Road Shiraz

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

This Long Road utilises mostly Gundagai fruit. It would be crass if I quoted the song that immediately comes to mind. There’s a dash from the Canberra District and the Hilltops as well. The incorporation of 15% whole bunches is pronounced. The … Continue reading →

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2011 Wirra Wirra RSW Shiraz

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

McLaren Vale has been a fascinating case study for the predominantly wet 2011 South East Australian vintage. Some remarkable wines and some real disappointments. This sits somewhere in the middle. The acid really is too pointy and sharp. Eventually that … Continue reading →

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2011 Voyager Estate Shiraz

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

My palate memory tells me that the 2010 Voyager Estate Shiraz showed more poise and elegance than this follow-up. I wasn’t overly taken with it in the Voyager Masterclass earlier this year and my opinion hasn’t changed that much after sitting with … Continue reading →

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2011 M&S Ogier D’Ampuis La Rosine Syrah

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Established in 1983 with the M&S standing for the father and son team Michel & Stéphane Ogier. Grapes for the La Rosine are sourced from vineyards that lie between the Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu. Vines are about 15 years of age. … Continue reading →

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2012 Longline Blood Knot Shiraz

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The second of two inaugural releases for the Longline label, brought to you by Paul Carpenter of Wirra Wirra fame. A quarter of the grapes come from a vineyard in the Adelaide Hills about four kilometres from Wirra Wirra with the rest sourced from … Continue reading →

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Is Orange the New Black?

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

“Other people aren’t the scariest part of prison…it’s coming face to face with who you really are. Because once you’re behind these walls, there’s nowhere to run, even if you could run. The truth catches up with you in here…and … Continue reading →

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