Category Archives: Syrah

2010 Greenstone Heathcote Shiraz

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

An elegant take on Heathcote Shiraz from a good vintage. Has the structure to go the distance so make sure you give it a good decant if you’re tucking in now. A chassis of high-quality oak frames plums and blackberries. … Continue reading →

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2010 Brand’s Laira Tall Vines Shiraz

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The last of four new Brand’s Laira releases sent to me. I really enjoyed the One Seven One Cabernet, had plenty of time for the August Tide Dry Red and didn’t much appreciate the Stentiford’s Shiraz. This isn’t my sort of wine either but … Continue reading →

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2006 Tyrrell’s Vat 9 Shiraz

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Thought now was a good time to check in on the old 2006 Tyrrell’s Vat 9. It’s in good shape as expected. Structured by tangy (in a positive sense) acidity and the finest of drying tannin. Classy vanillin oak and … Continue reading →

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2011 Printhie MCC Shiraz

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Another success story from a troubled vintage. They are out there, and they’re a testament to the skills of the viticulturist and winemaker (Drew Tuckwell). Or sometimes just indicative of an appropriately situated site. Spicy and savoury with plenty of lively, … 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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2010 Meerea Park XYZ Shiraz

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A sound if not terribly thrilling starting point for those seeking to get acquainted with the joys of Hunter Shiraz. Contains 4% Viognier. Red cherry and blackberry fruits with vanillin flourishes. Some earth, pine and terracotta too. Hints of cloves and … Continue reading →

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2006 Luke Lambert Yarra Valley Syrah

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

I had the pleasure of consuming a bottle of 2010 Luke Lambert Yarra Valley Syrah with the man himself earlier this year. Unassuming, self-deprecating and down to earth fella. Impossible not to enjoy his company. The wine was excellent as … Continue reading →

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2010 Citadine Gruyere Syrah

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

“Fruit was handpicked and wild yeast fermented using 50% whole bunches and extended maceration on skins for 20 days. Wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barriques (only 30% new to allow the grape tannins to predominate) before … Continue reading →

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2010 Meerea Park The Aunts Shiraz

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

The Aunts vineyard lies in Pokolbin and was planted in 1968. This Shiraz was the very first wine Meerea Park ever produced, back in 1995. It still sees some American oak (and some French) but it doesn’t seem as prominent as it has … Continue reading →

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2008 Seppelt St Peters Shiraz

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

I’ve tasted this wine twice this month, once in passing and once over a fair deal of time. On neither occasion have I come away impressed. The fruit is swathed in saw dust oak but from what I can make out, … Continue reading →

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