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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
2013 Head Wines The Contrarian Shiraz
From Moculta in the north of the Eden Valley. The most savoury and dry of the gang. Blossoms with a lengthy decant…or three days of tasting. Smells and tastes of juicy blackberries and boysenberry, potpourri and violets, dark chocolate and … Continue reading
2012 Lethbridge Que Syrah Syrah
Much to ponder with this Geelong Shiraz. Has it gone too far in the pursuit of cool climate elegance? It’s on the knife edge of ripeness and needs time in a decanter to flesh out a little and give some … Continue reading
2013 Port Phillip Estate Salasso Rosé
Last vintage was one the better Australian rosés I’ve tasted. I’m nowhere near as keen on this but I still like it. An interplay between macerated and candied red fruits and savoury earthen characters, dominated by the former. Plenty of … Continue reading
2013 Madfish Rosé
It says quite a lot about the evolution of Australian Rosé when this the minimum standard I expect when tasting. Made from Shiraz. Summer pudding aromatics and flavour. A hint of spice and traction are both welcome. Fruit sweetness with … Continue reading
2011 Forester Estate Margaret River Shiraz
Extremely easy-going Shiraz from the northern parts of the Margaret River region. Cordial-like and lacking enough in depth to be considered superficial. Contains 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and oddly, 4% Alicante Bousche. Mulberry, raspberry and plums. A little menthol lift. Warm, … Continue reading
2009 Alkoomi Jarrah Frankland River Shiraz
Two Great Southern Shiraz from the Frankland River subregion and the same vintage tasted together, single blind. This didn’t impress me as much. Sweeter, less depth, a more commercial feel. Glossy red over black fruits, aniseed and pepper. Not much … Continue reading
2009 Larry Cherubino Frankland River Shiraz
Another compelling argument for Great Southern Shiraz, albeit more voluminous than the 2011 Howard Park Scotsdale Shiraz reviewed recently. Some reductive rubbery arse to begin with (which I actually enjoy) but it blows off quickly. Amazingly savoury considering its dark … Continue reading
2011 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Shiraz
Increasingly I wonder if many producers can make a go of Shiraz in the Margaret River. They might be able to sell their wares to West Australians but by and large most of the wines just don’t cut it. This … Continue reading
2012 Angullong Fossil Hill Shiraz Viognier
Difficult vintage and not a persuasive take on the Shiraz Viognier blend. Pepper and florals. A little plushness in the mouth but the acidity remains gangly and mawkish. Light berry fruit. Purple flowers, sour plum skins. Trails away quickly. 85 … Continue reading