This blend of Cabernet and Shiraz is quintessentially Australian and has been compared to a genie in a bottle. This is a 62% Cabernet and 38% Shiraz blend sourced from some of the best vineyards in South Australia, including Robe, Bordertown, Coonawarra, the Barossa Valley, and the Riverland. Each region offers its unique perspective onContinue reading “Penfolds Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz 2011- uniquely Australian and excellent drinking.”
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Tait Family ‘The Ball Buster’ Shiraz 2022- a consistently good drop.
This wine has an impressively consistent track record, with 20 consecutive vintages scoring 90 points or more. 2022 was a fantastic vintage, and this release scored 91 points. If you’re wondering about the name, it was originally intended to be more delicate and elegant and was going to be named after Bruno, the winemaker’s wife.Continue reading “Tait Family ‘The Ball Buster’ Shiraz 2022- a consistently good drop.”
Penfolds Grange 1999
While this doesn’t come near its predecessor, the 1998 (one of the greatest vintages of all time), it is, nevertheless, a Penfolds Grange in all its majestic glory. This didn’t become Australia’s Icon Wine for no reason. This is 100% Shiraz, which possesses beautiful, elegant structure with impeccable balance and immense depth and complexity. WeContinue reading “Penfolds Grange 1999”
What are you opening for International Pinot Day?
Dalrymple Vineyards Pinot Noir 2015 – Piper River, Tasmania. Let me say from the start that this is an amazing wine, deeply complex, elegant, exquisite layers of fruit, showing exceptional balance and acidity with celebrated appeal. I cannot think of a better wine to celebrate International Pinot Day than to open a bottle of 2015-Continue reading “What are you opening for International Pinot Day?”
Langmeil Three Gardens Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro 2022- Iconic Barossa Producer.
Barossa was established as a small trading village in 1842, the same year Langmeil Winery was founded, making it the oldest winery in the region. The Lindner family, owners of the iconic Langmeil Winery, has been a part of Barossa culture for six generations, with an unwavering commitment to producing high-quality wines. Their name isContinue reading “Langmeil Three Gardens Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro 2022- Iconic Barossa Producer.”
What did you drink to celebrate International Shiraz Day?
Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2018- one of the best I have tasted! There are few things I look forward to more than a release of the new vintage of St Henri- one of my all-time favorite wines and most definitely my favorite Penfolds wine. I have been fortunate to have tasted 20 plus vintages andContinue reading “What did you drink to celebrate International Shiraz Day?”
Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 2001
Make no mistake, this is a remarkable Shiraz. Not unlike many Bordeaux Chateaux, this has changed hands several times over the past 130 years. The original vines were planted in 1894 by early German settlers, the Scholz family, then in 1916, Samuel Elderton Tolley purchased the vineyards and named it Elderton. He built a sprawlingContinue reading “Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 2001”
d’Arenberg ‘The Custodian’ Grenache 2012.
d’Arenberg does not have the oldest Grenache vines in the world, but they are close. This family business, since 1912, has played the role of custodians of old vine Grenache – about 135-year-old vines- and holds about 1/3 of the old vines in McLaren Vale. Chester, fourth generation Custodian of the winery, took over theContinue reading “d’Arenberg ‘The Custodian’ Grenache 2012.”
Yalumba The Tri-Centenary Barossa Grenache 2012.
This majestic wine is sourced from some of the oldest Grenache vines in the world, planted in 1889, and imposes elegance and finesse on the drinker from the first sip. This really is a classic wine and a pleasure to drink. From its almost translucent satin red color that shimmers to the enticing aromatics ofContinue reading “Yalumba The Tri-Centenary Barossa Grenache 2012.”
Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2016 – from the cellar.
The idea of Two Hands Winery came together when Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz, were attending a friend’s engagement party and discussed making wine and producing the best possible Shiraz from iconic regions in Australia. That was 1999. A lot of water has gone under the bridge, with more vineyards being acquired stretching from theContinue reading “Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2016 – from the cellar.”
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