Category Archives: McLaren Vale

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 →

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Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 1999

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Lincoln

At ten years of age, this seemed like a good time to try this wine. I have no memory of the previous bottles consumed, and being the last from this vintage that I have, it will not serve as a … Continue reading →

Posted in $20 to $50, Australia, Barossa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, McLaren Vale, Notes, Padthaway, Price, Shiraz, Varietal/Style | Leave a comment

Penfolds St.Henri Shiraz 1999

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Lincoln

I think I bought over a dozen bottles of this wine, plus a few magnums. It is one of my son’s birth year wines, and as it is now 10 years old, and it is time to try a bottle. … 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 →

Posted in $20 to $50, Adelaide Hills, Australia, Barossa Valley, Eden Valley, McLaren Vale, Notes, Padthaway, Price, Shiraz, Varietal/Style | Leave a comment

S.C.Pannell “Pronto” Grenache 2006

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Lincoln

A blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Touriga; not sure of the relative proportions. Lovely floral notes, with raspberry and spice, clean earth and musk. The palate showed cherries, dark plums and spice, earth again, clean and nicely fruited. Also has … Continue reading →

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Oliver’s Taranga Cadenzia Grenache 2006

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Lincoln

Cherries and plums, spice and alcohol. The palate is full of life, Christmas spices and mixed berries, ebullient, liquorice ans sweet earth. There is a certain wildness to the fruit, a slippery mouthfeel and some sweetness on the finish. The … Continue reading →

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Primo Estate Shale Stone Shiraz 2006

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Lincoln

A cellar door only release, but is available through their mailing list. Well, first things first: the nose is rich and warming, juicy plums and spices, vanilla and roasted nuts, a glowing fire; quite seriously oaked but also seriously fruited. … Continue reading →

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Primo Estate “Il Briccone” Shiraz Sangiovese 2007

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Lincoln

I have just purchased a mixed dozen from the Primo Estate cellar door: three bottles each of the Il Briccone, Zamburlan, Merlesco and Shale Stone Shiraz. A vibrant red in colour. Quite perfumed; cherries and sherbet, grapey and youthful. The … Continue reading →

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Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2001

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Lincoln

I have instituted a new practice. I have 3 or 4 dozen samples, tasters and bottles from the cellar in boxes, and have a bottle chosen at random and served to me blind. I think this is a good idea … Continue reading →

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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 →

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