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2012 Running With Bulls Wrattonbully Tempranillo

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Hey hey, another Australian Tempranillo that I like. The tide could be turning. Plenty of ripe cherry/berry fruits and sarsaparilla as you’d expect but the complexity comes via blood orange zest. The whole experience bears some resemblance to a Cherry Negroni, … Continue reading →

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2008 Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Wrattonbully appears to have a genuine future as a Merlot producing region. The addition of 40% Cabernet Franc adds a good deal of interest as well. The Whalebone Vineyard was planted in 1974 and it’s producing some exciting wines already. … Continue reading →

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2008 Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Brian Croser’s Tapanappa venture has been of interest to me since its inception in 2002 and tasting this makes me very pleased that I have some of the 2004 tucked away in the cellar. 70% Cabernet, 30% Shiraz and a … Continue reading →

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2010 Kingston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Coonawarra, Wrattonbully 14.0% Screwcap $13.99 There’s some good value Cabernet to be had in Australia for under $15 and this one’s right up there in the pecking order. I tasted it alongside the 2010 Kingston Estate Merlot and, not surprisingly, … Continue reading →

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2008 Saint & Sinner Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Wrattonbully 14.5% Screwcap $26 Wrattonbully isn’t the most well known GI within Australia, but a little brand called Tapanappa may change that in time. It’s situated between the better known Coonawarra and Padthaway regions and its vineyards are mostly planted … Continue reading →

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