Category Archives: Syrah et al

2010 d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original Shiraz Grenache

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

d’Arenberg’s d’Arry’s Original Shiraz Grenache has a proud history of ageing well in good vintages and I’d say you can pop a few bottles of the 2010 away with confidence. Juicy fruit. Fresh raspberry and blackberry, scorched earth, ironstone and … Continue reading →

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2012 Rob Dolan True Colours Cabernet Shiraz Merlot

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Quite impressed by these Rob Dolan Tue Colours wines all up. Good quality, fair price. I’m tempted to call them honest. Polished and soft-fruited but it doesn’t feel concocted, cynical or confected. Mulberry, cherries and plum are framed by chocolate … Continue reading →

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2011 Dominique Portet Fontaine Shiraz Cabernet Merlot

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A dual region blend and perhaps it’s played a role in ameliorating the wet vintage to an extent. Clever blending regardless. Sourced from the Pyrenees and the Yarra Valley. 50% Cabernet, 30% Shiraz and the rest Merlot. Leafy and slightly … Continue reading →

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2011 Yelland & Papps Devote Shiraz Roussanne

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

My first taste of a Shiraz Roussanne blend came in the form of d’Arenberg’s The Wild Pixie 2008. This has an even larger Roussanne component of 15% and it’s actually the better wine. Flagrantly floral and outrageously perfumed. Purple fruits, … Continue reading →

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2011 De Bortoli La Boheme Act Four Syrah Gamay

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

I’ve always liked the La Boheme labels but gosh this one looks smashing on a bottle of red. Of course, it’s what’s inside that counts. And it’s a winner there too. Sessionable wine, not quite as impressive as the 2011 De Bortoli Vinoque … Continue reading →

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