Category Archives: Zinfandel/Primitivo et al

2012 Inkwell Road to Joy Shiraz Primitivo

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

The blend is 85%/15% respectively. Wild ferment as is the case with each of these Inkwell releases. Twenty-one months in French and American hogsheads. Purple fruits, plum pudding, Old Jamaican chocolate and vanilla with baking spice. The acidity feels slightly … Continue reading →

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2012 Yelland & Papps Sete di Vino

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The rough translation of ‘Sete di Vino’ is “thirst for wine” according to the website. 29% Lagrein, 27% Dolcetto, 24% Barbera and the rest Primitivo. Totally foreign aroma. Smells predominately and strongly of pastis or perhaps fennel bulb. Once I … Continue reading →

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2011 Inkwell Road to Joy Shiraz Primitivo

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Dudley Brown’s Inkwell Vineyard in Tatachilla appears to have fared astonishingly well in a tough year. Forget generalisations about 2011 or you’ll miss out on a bargain…and a damn fine wine. A blend of 86% Shiraz and 14% Primitivo/Zinfandel. Has … Continue reading →

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2010 Kangarilla Road Terzetto

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

Another cracking red blend, this time hailing from McLaren Vale. It’s 45% Sangiovese, 35% Primitivo, 20% Nebbiolo and 100% Awesom-o. Regional, intelligent, interesting and highly drinkable. First time Kangarilla Road have made it, hopefully it won’t be the last. Juicy and generous … Continue reading →

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