Category Archives: South Australia

2013 McPherson The Full Fifteen

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Sourced from South Australia and New South Wales. Not sure what the name refers to. Perhaps the ABV? No varieties listed on the bottle but it tastes Cabernet dominant. Big bruiser of a wine. Black currants and a liqueur-like character. … Continue reading →

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2013 Yalumba Y Series Viognier

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

I rate this higher than any Y Series Yalumba Viognier that has come before. It has increased complexity, better structure and flow and is a lot less obvious. Alcohol feels dialled back a bit although it’s still full-bodied. It smells … Continue reading →

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2012 Yalumba Organic Viognier

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Good to see the Yalumba Organic Viognier bouncing back after a rough year in 2011. It sits right between the 2012 Y Series and 2012 Eden Valley expressions in terms of quality and that’s how it has been priced. Orange … Continue reading →

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2011 Yalumba Y Series Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Not a bad rendition of Cabernet Sauvignon from the [cough] challenging 2011 vintage in “South East Australia”. Given that you’ll probably find it for less than RRP it may be worth a look. Mulberry and blackberry, mulch and herbal elements. … Continue reading →

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2011 Yalumba Y Series Merlot

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

These 2011 Yalumba Y Series reds are by no means bad wines. But they aren’t of the same standard as previous vintages. Wet, cool season across most of South Eastern Australia. [broken record playing] Smells good. Damson plums, black cherries … Continue reading →

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2012 Yalumba Sangiovese Rosé

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Regularly discounted and with an edge over similarly priced competitors, Yalumba’s Sangiovese Rosé is an easy enough wine to recommend. It’s not that textural and there’s no great complexity to it but it does drink solidly. Toffee apple and red fruits … Continue reading →

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2011 Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

A better bet than the straight Shiraz from the same vintage. The tomato-accented acidity and mulchy character is still there but the Viognier covers for it, both texturally and aromatically. Smells of violets and lilacs, brambly purple fruits, pepper, cinnamon and … Continue reading →

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2011 Yalumba Y Series Shiraz

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

The new release Yalumba 2012 Y Series whites are excellent value. The 2011 reds haven’t been quite as convincing. It’s pretty clear that the vintage conditions are the main culprit. This smells herbal and leafy with cherry/berry fruit backing it … Continue reading →

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2012 Oxford Landing Estates Chardonnay

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Umm, this will be a short tasting note. And I believe the reasons for that will be obvious. Melon and peach. More muted than soft. No real detail or intensity. Short finish. Not horribly sweet or sickly. It is what … Continue reading →

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2012 Yalumba Y Series Pinot Grigio

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

The 2010 was a surprise hit. I wasn’t sent the 2011 and didn’t buy a bottle. This 2012 picks up where the 2010 left off. Winemakers and wine media usually turn their collective noses up at Pinot Gris…and I think … Continue reading →

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