Category Archives: Syrah

2011 TarraWarra J-Block Shiraz

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Adjusted Penis Size (or TMI) = Length times Diameter plus Weight over Girth divided by Angle of the tip squared - Randy Marsh, SouthPark I love the taste of this, I love how it feels, I love the medium-bodied sessionability. It’s … Continue reading →

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2012 Willow Bridge Estate Geographe Gravel Pit Shiraz

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A warmer year results in a luxe yet animated and refined wine. In between days. Once again that slight sense of unease – or at least a Shiraz that doesn’t want to fit into any obvious category – makes me … Continue reading →

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2012 Jamsheed Beechworth Syrah

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I’m just going to come straight out and say it. This is the best wine Gary Mills has made under the Jamsheed label to date. And there have been plenty of good’uns. It’s from the Warner vineyard in Beechworth (yes, … Continue reading →

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2010 Kellermeister Wild Witch Shiraz

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Tasted alongside the 2010 Kellermeister Black Sash Shiraz ($50) and the 2012 Kellermeister Avunculus Nepos Shiraz Grenache Mataro ($90) and this was the only wine of interest to me. They were all heavily steeped in oak. It was the quality … Continue reading →

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2010 Kellermeister Dry Grown Shiraz

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

This comes from the Kellermeister Boots Gold Label range. “The Boots Gold Label range is made up of genuine handmade sub-regionally focussed Barossa wines of authentic reserve quality.” Do I need to say anything? “[G]enuine handmade…authentic reserve quality.” What does … Continue reading →

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2011 Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

It’s funny how fashions change in wine. Not that long ago every man and his dog in Australia was having a go at adding Viognier to their Shiraz. Nowadays it’s not so desirable…well unless you’re Clonakilla. There’s been a steady … Continue reading →

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2012 Torzi Matthews 1903 Old Vines Shiraz of Domenico Martino

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

In many ways this is the polar opposite of the 2012 Frost Dodger reviewed earlier. Domenic Torzi doesn’t seem to use anything that could be referred to as a formula across his work under the Torzi Matthews, Longhop and Old Plains labels. It’s refreshing. As … Continue reading →

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2012 Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Shiraz

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

This is the tenth release of the appassimento styled Frost Dodger Shiraz. The concentration produced by dry racking the grapes and concentrating the sugars results in such density and power that I’ve never thought of it as a table wine. … Continue reading →

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2010 Meerea Park Terracotta Shiraz

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

More approachable in its youth than the 2010 Meerea Park Alexander Munro Shiraz. It’s expressive and talkative, although best to give it a good decant if you want to go at it now. 30% whole bunches and 3% Viognier included … Continue reading →

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2011 Wirra Wirra Woodhenge Shiraz

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Lighter than a traditional Woodhenge and the acidity is much more nervy. There’s an almost balsamic edge to this wine that I find rather distracting. It bothers me more than the subtle swampy notes. A good smack of the old … Continue reading →

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