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Category Archives: Syrah
2012 Chapel Hill The Chosen House Block Shiraz
I popped these Scarce Earth wines (two from Chapel Hill, two from Coriole) in with a number of other 2012 Vale Shiraz for (blind) tasting purposes. The lesser influence of oak was easily identifiable yet not always a plus as … Continue reading
2012 Yangarra Estate Shiraz
The 2012 vintage has produce some bold McLaren Vale Shiraz even from vineyards situated in cooler sites, like Yangarra’s. When it comes to descriptions you often find yourself using words that have inherently negative connotations when it comes to Australian … Continue reading
2013 Three Dark Horses McLaren Vale Shiraz
I believe this comes from a single vineyard, I know not where, in McLaren Vale. I’m sure winemaker Matt Broomhead will enlighten me. Distinctive profile for a Shiraz from the region. Very red fruited on the nose. Cherries and redcurrants … Continue reading
2012 Chapel Hill McLaren Vale Shiraz
Colour me confused. 2012 saw Chapel Hill makes their finest Sangiovese…and perhaps one of least distinguished Shiraz wines. The flavour profile is as you’d expect. Mulberries, plums, salted Dutch licorice, milk chocolate and the like. But there’s a strange absence … Continue reading
2014 Yangarra Estate PF Shiraz
Made without additions of any kind. PF stands for “preservative free”. Picked on pH, so the lower ABV is more a result of practicality than intent. Perfectly ripe though. Quite amazing really. Just as you might expect in terms of … Continue reading
2011 Xabregas Estate Shiraz
From Mount Barker as is the case with the two wines reviewed below. Less savoury, more traditional, predominantly red-fruited. Easy access. Savouries up as it moves down the line while adding some plums, aniseedy herbs and French vanilla oak. A … Continue reading
2010 Xabregas Artisan Syrah
Cofermented with some whole bunch Roussanne all in large vats “for funk.” Oh yes, the colour. I don’t really care much about it but it’s undeniably vivid. Busy wine. Very wild and savoury. Violets, notes of sauvage/game meats, dusty spices, … Continue reading
2010 X by Xabregas Spencer Syrah
I’m late to the party on these Xabregas Great Southern Syrahs but the quality is very high and they both have an X-factor. Seductive, silky mouthfeel. Gunsmoke, deli meats, blackberries, fennel seeds and dark cherries. Sanguine, dried herb finish. Luscious … Continue reading