Category Archives: Syrah et al

2011 Topper’s Mountain Red Earth Child

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

After a one year hiatus when the folks at Topper’s Mountain forgot to make a 2010 version, the Red Earth child is back. Vigneron Mark Kirkby presents the intent behind the wine in three parts. Firstly, to make the best … Continue reading →

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2010 Cradle of Hills Cabernet Shiraz

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

A dense, full-bodied wine. 80% Cabernet, 20% Shiraz. A touch too warm for my tastes but that aside it has a lot going for it. Cassis over plums, choc-licorice bullets, a velvet mouth-feel and good length. The powerful fruit has … Continue reading →

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2009 Henry’s Drive Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

The great Australian blend, this time from Padthaway. Not a great example unfortunately. Hot, hollow and spirity. Full-bodied. Plum pudding, mint, vanilla custard and spice. Shrill acidity. Hard work. 81 Region: Padthaway Alcohol: 14.5% Closure: Screwcap Price: $35 Tasted: February … Continue reading →

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2012 Les Courtilles Cotes Du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Another more than handy import from Fourth Wave Wines. Half Grenache, half Syrah. Sweet raspberry over plums, tar, herbs and licorice. Spicy. Avoids any overt jaminess and is far from a heavy wine. Good interplay between sweet and savoury characters, … Continue reading →

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2012 Teusner The Garden of Earthly Pleasures Shiraz Grenache

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

An Aldi Liquor online exclusive and perhaps a nod to Hieronymus Bosch? “For he spake and it was done; he commanded and it stood fast”. Perhaps not Kym Teusner and company’s most ambitious work but quite stunning in terms of value. … Continue reading →

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2011 Mr Riggs Three Corner Jack

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of Shiraz, Cabernet and Merlot from McLaren Vale. Blackberry pastilles, raspberry jellies, pepper, leaf. Stalky, firm tannin. Mocha oak. Feels gussied up with too much eye shadow. Cordial sweet on entry then hard, mean and unforgiving on the … Continue reading →

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2011 Lowe Mudgee Blue Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

This is a more than handy offering from Lowe Wines. 80% Shiraz, 20% Cabernet. No issues whatsoever with regard to ripeness. Highly aromatic. Plums, blackberries, eucalypt and leather. Smooth mocha oak, pepper, aniseed and cloves. Loose in the mouth with … Continue reading →

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2012 Partisan McLaren Vale Trenchcoat GSM

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Holds its alcohol fairly well although it is warm and attenuated on the finish. Fruit tastes slightly baked and flat but not overly desiccated or arid. Rather savoury. Sodden earth, raspberry, salted licorice and black fruits. Powerful, hulking sort of … Continue reading →

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2013 Yangarra PF Shiraz

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

No added sulphur, no oak but of most interest to me is the lack of acid additions in such a vital wine. Is it a site specific proposition or could more McLaren Vale producers be learning from this? In any case … Continue reading →

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2012 Dodgy Brothers Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of 47% Grenache, 44% Shiraz and 9% Mourvèdre. Savoury, tarry, earthen wine with baked fruits. Holds its alcohol ok but there is still heat at the backend. Bitter herbs and orange peel to close. Quite a lot of … Continue reading →

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