Category Archives: Syrah et al

2009 Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The Whalebone Vineyard reds are always swathed in oak. Unashamedly so. They’re built for the long haul. Still, they display a rare degree of refinement that sets them apart. The vineyard and the fruit is still clearly visible. It’s just framed … Continue reading →

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2012 Head Wines Head Red GSM

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I believe the blend is 75% Grenache, 20% Shiraz and 5% Mataro but don’t hold me to it. Tastes roughly like that anyway. Spends 9 months in 500 litre French puncheons so don’t expect much oak influence. All the better … Continue reading →

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2010 Schwarz The Dust Kicker GSM

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The fruit for this comes from both the Barossa and Eden Valleys. 46% Grenache, 32% Shiraz, 22% Mataro. A notch above medium-bodied and very smart for the price. Blackberry and boysenberry with red fruited highlights. Salted licorice and Asian spice. Generous sweet flavour … Continue reading →

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2010 Cradle of Hills Shiraz Mourvèdre

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Cradle of Hills are a producer to watch in McLaren Vale but I must admit I’m not entirely enamoured with this release from the excellent 2010 vintage. It’s a touch too thick and slightly soupy with the alcohol also quite … Continue reading →

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2009 d’Arenberg Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I’m of the opinion that Grenache fared better than Shiraz in the Vale during the warm 2009 vintage. It’s a generalisation but I’m content to make it. So it’s really not surprising that I vastly prefer the d’Arenberg Ironstone Pressings … Continue reading →

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2010 Three Dark Horses Shiraz Grenache Touriga

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The Shiraz and Grenache come from McLaren Vale, the Touriga from Langhorne Creek.  50%, 25% and 25% respectively. Aged for 18 months in new and old French oak. Redcurrants, cherries, minty lift, vanilla and red earth. Spicy and leathery on the palate. … Continue reading →

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2011 Thomas DJV Shiraz 2011

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I meant to taste this alongside the other 2011 Thomas red wine releases but I happened to misplace it. Have been checking in on it since last Friday. It’s my least favourite of his wines from that vintage. Sourced from the … Continue reading →

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2011 Le Chat Noir Minervois vieilles vignes Syrah Mourvèdre

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Minervois is an appellation that sits in the western part of the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. This is a blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre sourced from bush vines aged between 79 and 82 years of age. … Continue reading →

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2010 Pepperilly Purple Patch

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

We’ve got another winner in the sub $20 sweepstakes here. A Grenache, Mourvèdre, Shiraz blend from Geographe of all places. 65%, 25% and 15% respectively. Rich sweet purple berries on entry (not auto-suggestion) with some red and dark cherry fruits … Continue reading →

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2011 Inkwell Road to Joy Shiraz Primitivo

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Dudley Brown’s Inkwell Vineyard in Tatachilla appears to have fared astonishingly well in a tough year. Forget generalisations about 2011 or you’ll miss out on a bargain…and a damn fine wine. A blend of 86% Shiraz and 14% Primitivo/Zinfandel. Has … Continue reading →

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