Category Archives: Syrah

2011 Thomas Elenay Shiraz

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I arrived back from a week in McLaren Vale to sort through boxes of samples last Thursday. This was the funniest and the most accurate. A new wine from Andrew ‘Thommo’ Thomas (there will be no Motel Block from 2011. … Continue reading →

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2012 Le Chat Noir Aude Valley Rosé

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A smart Rosé made entirely from Syrah grapes. Has texture care of lees and malolactic fermentation. Not shy on flavour either. Pale in the glass. Strawberries dusted lightly with icing sugar, a little earth and some spice. Soft in the … Continue reading →

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2010 Yangarra Estate Ironheart Shiraz

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The 2008 release of this fared very well despite the warm year but the 2010 takes things to a whole new level. When you visit Yangarra it’s impossible not to be struck by how much cooler it feels than much of … Continue reading →

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2010 Yangarra Estate Shiraz

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A hell of a lot of complexity for $25 and quite a degree of poise as well. Winemaker Pete Fraser and viticulturist Michael Lane are working some magic at Yangarra. Smokey, peat-like notes sit alongside whole bunch florals with hints … Continue reading →

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2011 Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A tad commercial, but a succesful effort from a difficult year. Has some Cabernet Franc in the mix but I can’t say I spotted it myself. Somewhere around medium-bodied with predominately black fruits and plums. Pepper and vanilla. Quite spicy and lively … Continue reading →

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2010 Domaine Chandon Shiraz

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Nice to see the Heathcote region from which this is sourced gain some much-needed respite from the vintage gods in 2010. We’re seeing some very good wine come out of it as a result. There’s depth, energy and a bit … Continue reading →

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2012 Mayer Yarra Valley Syrah

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

This is the first release of the Mayer Yarra Valley Syrah, a more refined expression of the variety than the Big Betty Shiraz. It incorporates 50% whole bunches and sees only old oak. A stalky nose with vivid lavender and … Continue reading →

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2011 Salo Hawkes Bay Syrah

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The difficult second album and perhaps the difficult second vintage. The 2010 Salo Hawkes Bay Syrah was a stunning wine. If it was Television’s ‘Marquee Moon’ then perhaps the 2011 version is ‘Adventure’ – an under-rated but still impressive effort, if … Continue reading →

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2011 Thomas Wines Sweetwater Individual Vineyard Shiraz

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The Next Generation Hunter Valley lads hit Brisvenice next month on May the 3rd. You can get tickets here and enter a competition to win flights to Melbourne, accommodation for two and tickets to the final pop up bar on the … Continue reading →

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2010 d’Arenberg The Love Grass Shiraz

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A fun wine if not overly complex or deep. It highlights the vibrant, juicy fruit of the vintage. Luminescent raspberry, plums, vanilla, red strap licorice, earthy spice and assertive chalky tannin. Not that much over medium bodied and gluggable if slightly rough … Continue reading →

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