Category Archives: Shiraz

2010 Yangarra Estate Shiraz

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A hell of a lot of complexity for $25 and quite a degree of poise as well. Winemaker Pete Fraser and viticulturist Michael Lane are working some magic at Yangarra. Smokey, peat-like notes sit alongside whole bunch florals with hints … Continue reading →

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2011 Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A tad commercial, but a succesful effort from a difficult year. Has some Cabernet Franc in the mix but I can’t say I spotted it myself. Somewhere around medium-bodied with predominately black fruits and plums. Pepper and vanilla. Quite spicy and lively … Continue reading →

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2010 Domaine Chandon Shiraz

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Nice to see the Heathcote region from which this is sourced gain some much-needed respite from the vintage gods in 2010. We’re seeing some very good wine come out of it as a result. There’s depth, energy and a bit … Continue reading →

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2012 Mayer Yarra Valley Syrah

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

This is the first release of the Mayer Yarra Valley Syrah, a more refined expression of the variety than the Big Betty Shiraz. It incorporates 50% whole bunches and sees only old oak. A stalky nose with vivid lavender and … Continue reading →

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2011 Salo Hawkes Bay Syrah

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The difficult second album and perhaps the difficult second vintage. The 2010 Salo Hawkes Bay Syrah was a stunning wine. If it was Television’s ‘Marquee Moon’ then perhaps the 2011 version is ‘Adventure’ – an under-rated but still impressive effort, if … Continue reading →

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2011 Thomas Wines Sweetwater Individual Vineyard Shiraz

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The Next Generation Hunter Valley lads hit Brisvenice next month on May the 3rd. You can get tickets here and enter a competition to win flights to Melbourne, accommodation for two and tickets to the final pop up bar on the … Continue reading →

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2010 d’Arenberg The Love Grass Shiraz

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A fun wine if not overly complex or deep. It highlights the vibrant, juicy fruit of the vintage. Luminescent raspberry, plums, vanilla, red strap licorice, earthy spice and assertive chalky tannin. Not that much over medium bodied and gluggable if slightly rough … Continue reading →

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2010 Greenstone Heathcote Shiraz

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

An elegant take on Heathcote Shiraz from a good vintage. Has the structure to go the distance so make sure you give it a good decant if you’re tucking in now. A chassis of high-quality oak frames plums and blackberries. … Continue reading →

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2010 Brand’s Laira Tall Vines Shiraz

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The last of four new Brand’s Laira releases sent to me. I really enjoyed the One Seven One Cabernet, had plenty of time for the August Tide Dry Red and didn’t much appreciate the Stentiford’s Shiraz. This isn’t my sort of wine either but … Continue reading →

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2012 Yelland & Papps Second Take Shiraz

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

These three Second Take releases from Yelland & Papps have been some of the most exciting wines I’ve encountered so far this year. And, on a much more superficial note, I really like the labels. 15% whole bunch, 16 days on … Continue reading →

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