Category Archives: Shiraz

2012 Woods Crampton Barossa Valley Shiraz

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Sourced from “a number of established low-yielding vineyards primarily at higher altitudes and none on the Barossa floor.” Also incorporates a 15% Eden Valley component which shines within the final blend. It’s hard to miss. Juicy stylings with minimal oak … Continue reading →

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2010 Forester Estate Shiraz

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I like Margaret River Shiraz when it’s well made and while this won’t leave you awestruck it is regional and very good value. Lots of genial red berry/cherry flavour with a bit of mulberry and some bay leaf. Nutella oak … Continue reading →

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2011 Yelland & Papps Devote Shiraz

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Grapes for this come from the Greenock subregion in the west of the Barossa Valley. Sees a mix of French and American oak hogsheads for 20 months with 25% of them being new. Opens up very expressively with red and blue … Continue reading →

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2011 Chapel Hill Shiraz

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A pretty polished release from 2011. It was wet and cool in many (but not all) regions in case you didn’t know. Rich chocolate oak sheathes the cool vintage acidity but there’s still animation here. Dark brambly fruits and quite … Continue reading →

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2011 Cirillo Single Vineyard Shiraz

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I’m not sure why Marco Cirillo doesn’t garner the same amount of attention as other members of the Barossa vanguard – and vanguard is probably the wrong word anyway seeing as I’m referring to producers who are looking more to … Continue reading →

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2011 Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

While the 2008 Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz didn’t ring my bells I have some respect for this wine. It’s not something I’d buy for myself but within its chosen paradigm it’s well made. Plenty of clove and vanilla/coffee oak but … Continue reading →

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2011 Heathcote Estate Shiraz

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The 2011 Heathcote Estate Shiraz has fared exceedingly well given the cool, wet conditions. 40% of the Shiraz grapes were declassified which probably explains how succesful the wine is. Incorporates a small amount of whole bunches which you pretty much … Continue reading →

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2011 Mea Culpa Shiraz

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

From the Tarraford vineyard in Tarrawarra which celebrates its 25th birthday this year. 100% whole bunch, hand-picked, ambient yeast “Pied de Cuve” in the base of each tank…which basically means a little starter culture created from crushed harvest samples. 14 … Continue reading →

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2012 Laffers Lane Shiraz

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Winemaker Patrick Sullivan’s name is nowhere to be found on this bottle. We are told that it is grown by Andrew and a little research tells us this Andrew (last name George) owns the tiny vineyard in the Upper Yarra … Continue reading →

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2012 Jamsheed Harem Series La Syrah

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

This is about as good as the La Syrah has ever looked. It’s a multi-regional blend this year with 70% coming from an old vineyard in the Pyrenees and 30% being sourced from three different Yarra Valley vineyards. 80% whole … Continue reading →

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