Category Archives: Syrah

2011 Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

While the 2008 Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz didn’t ring my bells I have some respect for this wine. It’s not something I’d buy for myself but within its chosen paradigm it’s well made. Plenty of clove and vanilla/coffee oak but … Continue reading →

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2011 Heathcote Estate Shiraz

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The 2011 Heathcote Estate Shiraz has fared exceedingly well given the cool, wet conditions. 40% of the Shiraz grapes were declassified which probably explains how succesful the wine is. Incorporates a small amount of whole bunches which you pretty much … Continue reading →

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2011 Mea Culpa Shiraz

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

From the Tarraford vineyard in Tarrawarra which celebrates its 25th birthday this year. 100% whole bunch, hand-picked, ambient yeast “Pied de Cuve” in the base of each tank…which basically means a little starter culture created from crushed harvest samples. 14 … Continue reading →

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2012 Laffers Lane Shiraz

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Winemaker Patrick Sullivan’s name is nowhere to be found on this bottle. We are told that it is grown by Andrew and a little research tells us this Andrew (last name George) owns the tiny vineyard in the Upper Yarra … Continue reading →

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2012 Jamsheed Harem Series La Syrah

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

This is about as good as the La Syrah has ever looked. It’s a multi-regional blend this year with 70% coming from an old vineyard in the Pyrenees and 30% being sourced from three different Yarra Valley vineyards. 80% whole … Continue reading →

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2012 Mike Press Shiraz

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A particularly good release of the Mike Press Adelaide Hills Shiraz this year. I like the balance, the vitality and the structure. Plummy and peppery with typical vanilla accents from the American oak that Mike favours with his Shiraz. Maybe … Continue reading →

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2010 Yelland & Papps Divine Shiraz

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I’m of the opinion that the real excitement at Yelland & Papps lies with their ‘Second Take’ and ‘Devote’ labels. These ‘Divine’ releases are glossy and showy – quite traditional flagships really – and they will have their fans but … Continue reading →

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2011 Head Wines The Blonde Shiraz Viognier

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

From a single vineyard in the Stonewell subregion of the Barossa with between two and five percent Viognier skins incorporated depending on the vintage. Not marred by the cool, wet conditions in any way that I can see and my favourite of the 2011 … Continue reading →

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2011 Spring Seed Wine Co. Scarlet Runner Shiraz

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The cheaper wines from the rain effected areas during the 2011 vintage are the ones more likely to suffer. Commonsense really. This isn’t a bad effort but I think that it costs a bit too much for what it offers. … Continue reading →

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2011 Marques de Tezona Shiraz

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The least impressive of the Marques de Tezona wines I’ve tasted revently but if you factor in the price it’s hardly a poor proposition….or a bad wine. Contains 10% Tempranillo and 5% Grenache Sweetly spiced, dilute black and red fruits … Continue reading →

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