Category Archives: Shiraz

2010 Riddoch Coonawarra Shiraz

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A Woolworths exclusive so you know the usual places to hunt it down. I can’t provide a website. Curranty red and black fruits, generic spice. Fruit forward with a cordial-like sweetness. No depth or length. Has tannin. Weekday quaffing or BBQs … Continue reading →

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2009 Chapel Hill The Vicar Shiraz

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Here it is, the much anticipated 2009 Chapel Hill The Vicar Shiraz which has been released after the 2010 model. To quote chief winemaker Michael Fragos at the time of last year’s release: “When we recently sat down with the … Continue reading →

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2010 Redman Coonawarra Shiraz

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A more than tidy Coonawarra Shiraz for around the $20 mark. It’s generous but not heavy with a clip of spicy vanillin oak and rich, jubey fruit. Blackberries, plums and purple floral notes with red fruits speckling the nose. Eucalypt and … Continue reading →

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2010 Mount Pleasant Rosehill Shiraz

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I don’t think is of quite the same standard as the glorious 2009 release but I’d happily buy and drink it regularly. It’s still a lovely expression of Hunter Shiraz from a vineyard which holds a special place in my … Continue reading →

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2011 Oakvale Peppercorn Shiraz

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Apologies for the break in transmission. Queensland is in the midst of its seemingly biennial flood. Stable internet access has been the only real issue I’ve had to face but my thoughts are with those who aren’t as fortunate. To the wine … Continue reading →

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2006 Lethbridge Indra Shiraz

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Time to give the Geelong wine region a little more lovin’. I suspect that it still flies under the radar and is probably better known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay than its Shiraz. Still, this was one of the … Continue reading →

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2010 O’Leary Walker Wyebo Shiraz

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A reader kindly brought my attention to the existence of this wine from O’Leary Walker and asked for my thoughts on how it stacked up against the more well-known and illustrious 2010 Shaw + Smith Adelaide Hills Shiraz. The answer is, extremely … Continue reading →

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2009 Tahbilk Shiraz

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

For those readers who are new to Tahbilk reds, you can pick them up a lot cheaper than RRP at retail and save a fair amount of money buying straight from the winery. It’s worth bearing in mind. The flavour and aromatic profile … Continue reading →

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2010 Meerea Park XYZ Shiraz

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A sound if not terribly thrilling starting point for those seeking to get acquainted with the joys of Hunter Shiraz. Contains 4% Viognier. Red cherry and blackberry fruits with vanillin flourishes. Some earth, pine and terracotta too. Hints of cloves and … Continue reading →

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2007 Tahbilk Eric Stevens Purbrick Shiraz

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I’m a big fan of the value and cellarability of Tahbilk’s entry-level reds but this premium release leaves me cold. It feels and tastes liquered and baked, lacking freshness and energy. Almond essence, flat brambly fruits and dried plums with … Continue reading →

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