Category Archives: Langhorne Creek

Penfolds Kalimna Bin 28 Shiraz 2007

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Lincoln

It’s that time of the year again, the time when Penfolds release their “Bin” range of wines. I have read that this is probably the pick of the new red wines, so I bought myself a bottle. I also bought … Continue reading →

Posted in Adelaide, Australia, Barossa Valley, Langhorne Creek, Limestone Coast, McLaren Vale, Notes, Price, Shiraz, up to $20, Varietal/Style | 2 Comments

Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2003

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Lincoln

This is a review from May 2007. It is relevant because I am at the moment tasting the 2005 St Henri. I love St Henri; in a good year I will buy a six-pack, in a great year I will … Continue reading →

Posted in $50 to $100, Australia, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale, Notes, Price, Shiraz, Varietal/Style | Leave a comment

Sylvan Springs “Dirty Girls” Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Lincoln

I worked my way through a quick flight of white tasters the other afternoon and this popped up up its hand and topped the class. Not a teacher’s pet though I assure you. A blend of 80% Semillon and 20% … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Fleurieu, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale, Notes | Leave a comment

Mollydooker “The Boxer” Shiraz 2005

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Lincoln

A vibrant red/purple in colour. Quite a sweet nose, chocolate, blackberries and liquorice, spices like nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon. The palate shows lots and lots of fruit, silky soft meltingly textured tannins and barely a skerrick of wood to be … Continue reading →

Posted in $20 to $50, Australia, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale, Notes, Padthaway, Price, Shiraz, Varietal/Style | Leave a comment