Category Archives: Shiraz

2011 Kellermeister Boots Barossa Shiraz

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A great deal of marketing spin on the bottle but the vintage wins out. “Don’t you love the sound,” ask Mark Knopfler and Van Morrison, “of the last laugh going down?” Well, I do get the sentiment but there’s little … Continue reading →

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2012 The Wanderer Shiraz

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Last month’s Yarra Valley Wine Program served to highlight what a terrific vintage 2012 was for Shiraz/Syrah and Pinot within the region. There are going to be some excellent wines released and Andrew Marks’ The Wanderer label is one you … Continue reading →

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2009 Tahbilk Eric Stevens Purbrick Shiraz

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Less eucalypt than the 2009 Eric Stevens Purbrick Cabernet or the 2010 Old Vines Cabernet Shiraz but it would be remiss of me not to mention it. A New Zealand writer and wine judge wrote recently of eucalyptus taint. I think … Continue reading →

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2010 Jacob’s Creek St Hugo Shiraz

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Sweet, sure footed Barossa Shiraz. Admittedly not my drink of choice but a favourite amongst many. If you fit the bill then find it at a keen price and enjoy. Chocolate and coconut fudge, plums and blackberries. Oozing flavour but … Continue reading →

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2011 TarraWarra J-Block Shiraz

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Adjusted Penis Size (or TMI) = Length times Diameter plus Weight over Girth divided by Angle of the tip squared - Randy Marsh, SouthPark I love the taste of this, I love how it feels, I love the medium-bodied sessionability. It’s … Continue reading →

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2012 Willow Bridge Estate Geographe Gravel Pit Shiraz

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A warmer year results in a luxe yet animated and refined wine. In between days. Once again that slight sense of unease – or at least a Shiraz that doesn’t want to fit into any obvious category – makes me … Continue reading →

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2012 Jamsheed Beechworth Syrah

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I’m just going to come straight out and say it. This is the best wine Gary Mills has made under the Jamsheed label to date. And there have been plenty of good’uns. It’s from the Warner vineyard in Beechworth (yes, … Continue reading →

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2010 Kellermeister Wild Witch Shiraz

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Tasted alongside the 2010 Kellermeister Black Sash Shiraz ($50) and the 2012 Kellermeister Avunculus Nepos Shiraz Grenache Mataro ($90) and this was the only wine of interest to me. They were all heavily steeped in oak. It was the quality … Continue reading →

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2010 Kellermeister Dry Grown Shiraz

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

This comes from the Kellermeister Boots Gold Label range. “The Boots Gold Label range is made up of genuine handmade sub-regionally focussed Barossa wines of authentic reserve quality.” Do I need to say anything? “[G]enuine handmade…authentic reserve quality.” What does … Continue reading →

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2011 Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

It’s funny how fashions change in wine. Not that long ago every man and his dog in Australia was having a go at adding Viognier to their Shiraz. Nowadays it’s not so desirable…well unless you’re Clonakilla. There’s been a steady … Continue reading →

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