Category Archives: Shiraz

2011 The Story Grampians Tempest Shiraz

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

It’s a sign of the honesty and forthrightness of winemaker Rory Lane that his 2011 entry-level Shiraz is named “Tempest”. The label displays people walking along a jetty with umbrellas under the pouring rain. It was that kind of year … Continue reading →

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2004 Teusner Albert Shiraz

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

It puzzles me that Kym Teusner has been so derisive of Barossa Shiraz in the past, referring to it in a 2011 article by Tony Love as “an instant-gratification wine…a big mouthful of sweet stuff and it’s as boring as  hell.” … Continue reading →

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2008 Brown Brothers Patricia Shiraz

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

We’ve got a crowd pleaser here. Smooth as the proverbial baby’s bottom. That melting chocolate texture is a winner. Creamy toasted coffee oak contributes further to that dimension. I’d like to see a little more structure but this will make … Continue reading →

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2010 Inkwell Shiraz

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

I have some familiarity with Inkwell Shiraz via the high quality grapes their vineyard contributes to Chapel Hill for that winery’s flagship, The Vicar. You can see the family resemblance between the two 2010 wines but the structural edifice of … Continue reading →

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2010 Battle of Bosworth Shiraz

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

The tenth vintage for Battle of Bosworth and thank the higher powers, it was a good one. In fact, if the previous few vintages were more like 2010 more people might still be enjoying McLaren Vale Shiraz. The region and variety … Continue reading →

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Yalumba Library Tasting Brisbane 2012: A Night at the Museum

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

I first read about Yalumba’s famed cellar in an article by Campbell Mattinson; “The mystery room, the locked door, and the Yalumba wine library“. An inspirational piece. You’ll need a subscription to read it but the quote which stuck with … Continue reading →

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2010 Thomas Wines Kiss Shiraz

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

I guess you’d call this the Thomas Wines’ flagship Shiraz – but after tasting all four of the 2010 releases I think the difference lies more in the realm of style rather than quality. If you’re looking at wines for … Continue reading →

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2010 Chapel Hill The Vicar Shiraz

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Released ahead of the 2009 as it is apparently more approachable at the moment. And it is approachable, especially for a flagship Shiraz. It’s a blend of three vineyards chosen specifically for the quality of their fruit and each of … Continue reading →

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2010 Thomas Wines Sweetwater Shiraz

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Last year’s release of this picked up plenty of praise and accolades. I only tried it briefly at the New Generation Hunter Valley pop up bar…which happens to be heading Brisbane way again shortly. A big recommendation from me to … Continue reading →

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2009 Cumulus Shiraz

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Glossy wine. Quite sweet and smooth but it’s not really big. It’s actually more in the quaffing realm I reckon. Oh, and the winery website is pretty nifty I must say. Labels are good too…but back to the wine. Chocolate, plum, … Continue reading →

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