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2008 J.E. Ngeringa Syrah
Adelaide Hills 12.5% Screwcap $28 Source: Retail I bought this partially on account of the retailer informing me that oenologist Erinn Kleinn was a friend of Jamsheed’s Gary Mills. I already knew that Kleinn was dyed in the wool Bd, … Continue reading
Posted in Adelaide Hills, Shiraz
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2009 Jamsheed Great Western Garden Gully Syrah
Grampians 14.5% Diam $42 Source: Retail I loved the 2008 release of this wine, so it was with genuine excitement that I pulled the (diam) cork on this year’s model. A bright spark might corner the market in this year’s … Continue reading
Posted in Grampians, Shiraz
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2009 Best’s Great Western Bin 1 Shiraz
Grampians 14.5% Screwcap $25 Source: Sample It’s been already been noted by many others, but considering its history and the quality of wine it produces, the Grampians lacks the profile and awareness it deserves. Fortunately, that seems to be changing – … Continue reading
2009 Mike Press Shiraz
Adelaide Hills 14.0% Screwcap $10 Source: Winery This is a belter. Thoughtful balance of oak and fruit, more finesse than any Mike Press Shiraz I’ve tried, greater textural interest but still not lacking the generosity of the maker. Mind you, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Adelaide Hills, Shiraz
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2008 Quarry Hill Shiraz
Canberra 13.5% Screwcap $18 Source: Sample In 2008, Alex McKay of Collector Wines took over the wine making duties at Quarry Hill. I believe that’s something of a coup, and this wine seriously over-delivers at 18 bucks. It improved on … Continue reading
2008 Capital Wines The Frontbencher Shiraz
Canberra 13.5% Screwcap $25 Source: Sample A couple of Shiraz to round out the day. I think the plural of Shiraz should be Shiraz. Shirazes sounds all wrong to me. Both of these are from Murrumbateman; yet another place I … Continue reading
Posted in Canberra, Shiraz
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2008 Jamsheed Garden Gully Great Western Shiraz
Grampians 14.2% Diam $34.99 Source: Retail Harmony and Balance. Two words so often used to describe what makes a wine valuable, yet there are times I enjoy character, richness, and even vulgarity more. It all depends on the circumstances surrounding my … Continue reading
2007 Stella Bella Shiraz
Margaret River 14.0% Screwcap $27 Source: Sample Janice McDonald recently vacated her position at Stella Bella to become GM and head winemaker at Deep Woods Estate. Her partner, Stuart Pym (ex Voyager and Devil’s Lair), will be taking over now and … Continue reading
Posted in Margaret River, Shiraz
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2008 Capital Wines Kyeema Reserve Shiraz
Canberra 13.5% Screwcap $52 Source: Sample “All I’m saying pretty babyla la love you don’t mean maybeall i’m saying pretty babyfirst basesecond basethird basehome run” – The Pixies The colour of this wine is analogous to the purity and depth … Continue reading