Grant Burge Old Vine Filsell Shiraz 2009
Filsell Shiraz is always made in a comically over-oaked style – but this 2009 release happens to be a very good version of one.
View ArticlePrimo Estate Joseph Moda Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2009
I like a hit of tannin – and this Moda release sure has a whack of that – and so I could go at this right now, as a young wine. It’s offering plenty already.
View ArticleMad Dog Shiraz 2008
This Barossa shiraz from Mad Dog will take some age – but it’ll taste best as a young wine. Its joy is in its ripe exuberant fruitiness.
View ArticleHeathcote Winery Mail Coach Shiraz 2009
This 2009 Mail Coach shiraz is very much in the mould of the 2008 – though it has slightly lower alcohol.
View ArticlePillar Box Reserve Shiraz 2009
It’s made by Henry’s Drive and despite the price, it’s made in a heavy-hitting style.
View ArticleBrothers in Arms No. 6 Shiraz 2007
There are certain styles of wine that are a bit harder to rate than others. Some will think this is terrific, some not so much…which is why the words are the most important part of the review.
View ArticleKalleske Buckboard Durif 2010
It’s not every day that you come across a Barossa durif. It’s biodynamically grown too.
View ArticleClos Clare Cemetery Block Shiraz 2008
Not directly related, but directly related, if you take my meaning, I’ll open and review a whole bunch of Jim Barry reds in the next little while – from Cover Drive through to The Armagh.
View ArticleHeartland Director’s Cut Shiraz 2009
Director’s Cut Shiraz is a Langhorne Creek shiraz with a (5 percent) dollop of Limestone Coast shiraz. In the past it’s been matured in both French and American oak and while I don’t have the details...
View ArticleWoodstock The Stocks Shiraz 2008
Woodstock The Stocks Shiraz has always been an oak-rich wine – and it still most definitely is – though its overall style has been freshened up over the years. These days it’s made by Ben Glaetzer.
View ArticleHeartland Director’s Cut Shiraz 2010
Heartland’s Director’s Cut Shiraz is made in a ripe, brash, generous style. Quality-wise it rarely lets anyone down.
View ArticleGood Catholic Girl Hail Mary Full of Grace Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
This is a beefy cabernet from the Clare Valley.
View ArticleKalleske Eduard Shiraz 2010
2010 was an outstanding vintage but strangey enough, it’s often the poor 2011 vintage that provides the more drinking pleasure.
View ArticleBallast Stone Windjammer Shiraz 2010
Aged in French and American oak. You should be able to find this for a pretty smart price.
View ArticleBrothers in Arms Shiraz 2007
The press release was confusing but I gather that this shiraz includes 7 percent petit verdot.
View ArticleHenry’s Drive Reserve Shiraz 2009
Single vineyard wine, two years in French oak, bottled unfined and unfiltered. Padthaway Shiraz.
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