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"For your pleasure
In our present state
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We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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Category Archives: Syrah
2012 Sons of Eden Remus Eden Valley Shiraz
Grapes from vines over fifty years of age in Moculta and Central Eden. Has some whole bunch work. Matured in French hogsheads for twenty-two months. Built for the long haul. Like the proverbial still waters of a dark lake, it … Continue reading
2012 Medhurst Yarra Valley Shiraz
Winemaker Matt Steel is doing good work at Medhurst. This über-spicy Shiraz from the Gruyere area is a great example. Aged for fourteen months in French oak, 25% whole bunches. The two new barrels used were ‘seasoned’ via their use … Continue reading
2012 Shottesbrooke Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz
Part of the Scarce Earth collection of Shiraz wines. Quite a vineyard it is too. A sandy, north-facing slope with that Blewitt Springs altitude and wind broken by a line of gum trees at the very top. The perfect place … Continue reading
2012 Bekkers McLaren Vale Syrah
The 2011 was stunning and this is almost as good. Fruit comes mostly from the Gateway Vineyard in the Seaview region with a portion also sourced from the Hickenbotham Vineyard towards the north in Clarendon “to [aid in] the production … Continue reading
Both Sides, Now
“The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in the mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald It’s 4.30pm on a Friday and I’m tasting the … Continue reading
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2011 Howard Park Flint Rock Great Southern Shiraz
I’m enjoying Howard Park’s exploration of Shiraz in the Great Southern. Fruit for this comes from both the Mount Barker and Frankland River subregions. Oak is more lightly applied here than in the case of the 2011 Scotsdale and the … Continue reading
2012 Under and Over Heathcote Shiraz
The Under and Over Range offers plenty of value. Even the 2012 Grigio is a fair rendition for the price. This is a better wine although not quite as impressive as the 2013 Chardonnay. Friendly like a puppy you just … Continue reading
2012 Yangarra Estate Small Pot Sand Block Shiraz
Only 155 cases of each of the Small Pot label wines made in 2012. Miles Davis “Bitches Brew” gear. This is lighter on its feet than the Small Pot Whole Bunch. There are some sandy, windy and cool blocks at … Continue reading
2012 Yangarra Estate Small Pot Whole Bunch Shiraz
Not that many sites seem suited to whole bunches in McLaren Vale but Yangarra is an exception. 25-30%. This was the wine that made me fall in love with the winery. The 2010 vintage had me harassing sales manager Thomas … Continue reading
2012 The Story Henty Vineyard Shiraz
The second release of The Story Henty Vineyard Shiraz and it’s every bit as good as its predecessor. The site is located just north of Hamilton, with unbelievable potential. It’s a very late ripening, marginal for shiraz but seems … Continue reading