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In our present state
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We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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2011 Meerea Park Hell Hole Shiraz
Took all of three days to really hit its straps and could do with a stint in the cellar. Shiraz from Leonard Estate, planted in the 1960′s. Fermented in open vats and matured for 22 months in French hogsheads. Black … Continue reading
2012 Precipice Yarra Valley Syrah
Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce Marty Singh of Precipice Wines and his very first release. One really shouldn’t create hype at this stage but this auspicious debut is a very, very good wine. Good enough to already have me … Continue reading
2012 Warner Vineyard The Rest Shiraz
From the Beechworth vineyard made famous by Rick Kinzbrunner and vinified by he whose head meets the sky, Gary Mills. Wild yeast, two different batches; one totally destemmed, the other 100% whole bunch. Blended to taste. Stalky, smoky and meaty. Very … Continue reading
2010 Yalumba The Guardian Eden Valley Shiraz Viognier
With the Shiraz Viognier fad well and truly over it’s good to see that those who made the most of the blend still plugging away with success. Yalumba have always seemed to produce worthwhile expressions. This is perfumed, slippery, savoury edged … Continue reading
2012 Chapel Hill Parson’s Nose Shiraz
The Chapel Hill Parson’s Nose Shiraz never fails to provide a hit of McLaren Vale red wine pleasure for very few dollars. It’s in good form with this release – regionally rich yet bright and dangerously drinkable. Vivacious blue and black berries … Continue reading
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2013 Battle of Bosworth Puritan Shiraz
It has no added preservatives and sees no oak. And it’s a delight to drink. Battle of Bosworth have a good history with this wine. Brimful of juicy mulberries and raspberries, red licorice, spice, milk chocolate and life. A touch meaty. … Continue reading
2010 Picardy Shiraz
Good, easy drinking Shiraz from the folks at Picardy in Pemberton. Loose knit, plump, juicy and ripe for the picking. Black and red berries splay across the palate in a languid manner with fresh acidity providing refreshment more than shape. Perfumed … Continue reading
2012 Printhie Orange MCC Shiraz
This is Printhie’s flagship, single vineyard Shiraz. Sees time in French and American Hogsheads with only 12% new French in the mix. I’m fairly certain that I’ve mentioned that MCC stands for Mount Canobolas Collection but if not, I have … Continue reading
2011 Chapel Hill The Vicar Shiraz
A difficult wine to rate at this stage of its life. It’s sullen and uncommunicative. Vinous adolescence. You can see the promise but it’s going to take some time. This vintage sees fruit taken from the early ripening Inkwell Vineyard … Continue reading
2012 Red Claw Heathcote Shiraz
Dense, black fruited, sweet and structured Heathcote Shiraz. Seriously built with a clip of oak and strict tannic form. In barrel for a total of fifteen months (100% French, 20% new – 60% 300L hogsheads and the rest barriques) A … Continue reading