Category Archives: Shiraz

Turkey Flat Butchers Block Red 2009

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Lincoln

I had 2008 version of this wine recently, and I think this is a better wine. Still quite sweetly fruited, but nothing green or bitter like that other wine. This one is lush and plump and juicy. Oozing it in … Continue reading →

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Rockford Rod & Spur Shiraz Cabernet 2007

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Lincoln

Second review of this wine. A blend of 69% Shiraz and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5% abv. $30 from the cellar door. Previously from a year ago: On the nose, green plastic, nougat, red cherry and currants, a bit of undergrowth. … Continue reading →

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Domaine Saint Cosme Gigondas 1998

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Lincoln

Another stray from the cellar. Hopefully this is the last of my Rhônes from the 1990s. Some browning. Actually, lots of browning. A soft nose, with some varnish, briar, compost and leaf mulch. The palate is more secondary than primary, … Continue reading →

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Turkey Flat “Butchers Block” Red 2008

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Lincoln

We had this while watching “The Green Hornet”, which must be one of the worst films we have seen for a while. You know when you say “that’s two hours of my life I want back”. The main character, played … Continue reading →

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Tyrrell’s Stevens Vineyard Shiraz 2009

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Lincoln

A single vineyard wine from the Old Hillside Vineyard in Pokolbin. Matured in French oak for fifteen months with 30% in 225L barriques and 70% in newer 2700L casks. Bright cherries and raspberries on the nose, with spice and a … Continue reading →

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Meerea Park “Alexander Munro” Shiraz 2009

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Lincoln

This wine is one of my year-in year-out favourites, and it continues to impress. Made with fruit from the “Ivanhoe” vineyard in Pokolbin. Average vine age is 40 years. Crushed with 30% stems retained and matured in French oak barriques … Continue reading →

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Mount Langi Ghiran “Billi Billi” Shiraz 2008

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Lincoln

Pleasantly restrained: black cherries and spice, cedar, cinnamon, minerals, with a touch of spearmint. The palate is elegant, with fruits like cherries and red plums, juicy and lightly spicy, powdery tannins and some grip. Finish showed sour fruits; nice and … Continue reading →

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Domaine Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot Les Fontanilles 2008

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Lincoln

A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Cinsault. About a third of the wine was barrel aged. An engaging nose: red fruits, minerals and lightly roasted nuts, with almost a pastille character. Blueberries and red cherries on the palate, with … Continue reading →

Posted in $20 to $50, Carignan, France, Grenache, Languedoc, Notes, Price, Shiraz, Varietal/Style | 7 Comments

Peter Lehmann “Stonewell” Shiraz 2005

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Lincoln

Two notes in a week; I am feeling dizzy. This was a one-off spur-of-the-moment just-gotta-fill-the-six-pack buy from Dans in January 2010. Doesn’t seem that long ago. The nose is engaging, salty black olives, chocolate, plums, vanilla and spice. The palate … Continue reading →

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Ash Ridge Syrah 2007

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Lincoln

I have been moved to speak. This wine is from the Cardoness Vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. Some dry spice on the nose, with red fruits, black pepper, black earth and some dry mulch. The palate is light to medium bodied, … Continue reading →

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