Category Archives: Adelaide Hills

Mike Press Shiraz 2010

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Lincoln

I am slow off the mark. These wines (Mike Press) have been around for a while, and well regarded for their value-for-money. And though all this praise generally makes me suspicious, the reputation is deserved. A single vineyard wine from … Continue reading →

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Domaine Lucci Red 2008

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Lincoln

A Rhone styled wine. I am not sure of the composition, but it tastes like it’s Shiraz dominant, with a touch of Grenache and maybe some Mourvedre. Might be something else in there too. All the usual suspects on the … Continue reading →

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Penfolds St.Henri Shiraz 1997

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Lincoln

I thought I had finished all of my 97s, but apparently there was one left. A pleasant nose of raspberries and spice, black tea and dried meats, and quite a bit of leathery secondary development. The palate showed sweet fruits, … Continue reading →

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Henschke Innes Vineyard Pinot Gris 2007

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Lincoln

This wine was made from fruit grown in the Innes vineyard at Littlehampton on the eastern side of the Adelaide Hills. On the nose, showing powerful aromas of honeysuckle, pears and lemons, with a touch of spice. The palate is … Continue reading →

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Petaluma Viognier 2006

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Lincoln

Quite lifted and floral, white lily blossoms, apricots, honey and ginger spices. The palate showed lemon, apricots and a bit of spice, and finished dryly, but where the wine excelled for me was the mouthfeel; it was just a little … Continue reading →

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