Category Archives: Australia

Stonier Pinot Noir 2010

Posted on December 18, 2011 by michel

Year in year out I eagerly anticipate this release – I recall at a 10 year vertical where the regular wines out performed the reserves and are half the price. The 09′s were tidy but the 2010′s have ramped up … Continue reading →

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Cape Mentelle Margaret River Chardonnay 2010

Posted on December 17, 2011 by michel

Yes yes fish again-local line caught snapper- fresh squeezed lime juice from our tree & the obligatory chard. I will say it again- New World chardonnay has gone ahead leaps & bounds the last few years. Complex barrel ferment integrated … Continue reading →

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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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Galah Wine Shiraz 2000

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Lincoln

My support of the smaller wineries continues. Fresh off the truck from Stephen George at Ashton Hills. Delivered yesterday and opened within 6 hours. I hope I haven’t been premature. Incidentally, a museum release; a mixed dozen of 2000-2002 Shiraz … Continue reading →

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Climbing Pinot Gris 2011

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Lincoln

Nice aromatics: lemon and pear, apple, some stonefruit characters without any overripeness, maybe a touch of passionfruit too. Palate is lean and clean, hard pears and apples, some spice, texturally pleasing, with some crisp acidicity and good length. A bit … Continue reading →

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Rusty Mutt Shiraz 2006

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Lincoln

The current release. Made by Scott Heidrich in the McLaren Vale. Spices on the nose; white pepper, a bit of Szechuan and dark fruits. Sweet blackberries, blueberries, liquorice, mulberries and some tanginess on the palate. Supple tannins. Quite elemental, even … Continue reading →

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Mount Langi Cliff Edge Shiraz 2008

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Lincoln

I have liked recent reds from Mount Langi, and this one continues the trend. A bit reduced to start with, but was fine on the second night. An interesting nose. Black cherries, spice, vanilla pod, stalk, charcoal and gunsmoke. Quite … Continue reading →

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Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz Grenache 2010

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Lincoln

This will not be a long review. I suppose that’s an indication of the magnitude of the associated “score”. Which is fair enough, because great wines will make you effuse. Either that or leave you speechless. Anyways, after a quick … Continue reading →

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1998 Briar Ridge Stockhausen Shiraz

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Andrew

This is reaching way back into my youth, when Hunter Shiraz was the done thing.  I thought these bottles were all gone, having peaked and tired a long time ago.  Well well, this bottle is just fine thanks.  Clear coloured, … Continue reading →

Posted in $20 to $50, Australia, Hunter Valley, Shiraz | 2 Comments

De Iuliis LDR Shiraz 2010

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Lincoln

Ooh er I like this one. Not finding enough time for reviews, but at least this one didn’t get consigned to Odds & Ends. Floral and earthy, dry spices, pepper, a little dusty too. Red fruited, cherries, a touch of … Continue reading →

Posted in $20 to $50, Australia, Hunter Valley, Notes, Price, Shiraz, Varietal/Style | 1 Comment