Category Archives: Shiraz

2007 Zema Estate Shiraz

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Coonawarra 15.5% Screwcap $25 Source: Sample Some may disagree with the above text… From the difficulties of Coonawarra’s 2007 vintage, Zema have crafted a winner here. The alcohol is certainly high but it doesn’t impart any real heat on the … Continue reading →

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2008 Jorgensen Hill Shiraz

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

McLaren Vale 14.0% Screwcap $9 Source: Sample This is from Graysonline. Current price is $3.25 in a dozen. A short and squat wine. Smells of vanilla, plums, custard, coconut and crayons. Some cheap sweet and sour sauce on a cordial like palate … Continue reading →

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2009 Jamsheed Harem Series La Syrah

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Yarra Valley, Grampians 13.5% Screwcap $17 Source: Sample I think of the Harem Series as an entry level to the Jamsheed wines, and this one provides a more than tidy idea of what the winery offers at higher price points. … Continue reading →

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2009 Jamsheed Great Western Westgate Syrah

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Grampians 14.0% Diam $40 Source: Sample As the name suggests, the grapes for this are sourced from the Westgate Vineyard, planted in 1969. 100% whole bunch, wild ferment, sur lees for 10 months, unfined and unfiltered. It’s a take no prisoners … Continue reading →

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2008 Donny Goodmac Shiraz

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Pyrenees 13.5% Screwcap $35 Source: Sample I’ve been neglecting the Pyrenees for some time now, but I feel it is time to address that. This Donny Goodmac seems a good place to start. I enjoyed the 2008 Chardonnay but didn’t take any … Continue reading →

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2009 Moppity Vineyards Shiraz

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Hilltops 13.9% Screwcap $22.99 Source: Sample The Hilltops region is currently producing some seriously good vino at great prices. This is the next ‘step up’ from the 2009 Lock & Key Shiraz reviewed earlier, and it too, over delivers for … Continue reading →

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2009 Lock & Key Shiraz

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Hilltops 13.9% Screwcap $14.99 Source: Sample Pretty dangerous wine this one. Inexpensive, very good and extremely easy to drink. Holly came from Miami, F.L.A.Hitch-hiked her way across the USAPlucked her eyebrows on the wayShaved her legs and then he was … Continue reading →

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2008 Mayford Shiraz

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Alpine Valleys 14.0% Cork $36.99 Source: Sample Proudly declares its home as Porepunkah on the label. That makes at least two people now ;) So how did I get a sample of this? Well, let’s say the Carlton Football Club had … Continue reading →

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2008 Taylors Estate Shiraz

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Clare Valley 14.4% Screwcap $19 Source: Sample The price is from James Halliday’s website, there was no RRP sent with the bottle…although it did come in a very swish drawstring bag. You could probably find it in the supermarkets for … Continue reading →

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2008 Cardinham Estate Shiraz

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Clare Valley 14.1% Screwcap $20 Source: Sample I was tasting a big name 2008 Clare Valley Shiraz at a similar price point last night and it wasn’t a patch on this. It seemed sterile, forced and, well, rather average. This wine … Continue reading →

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