Pirathon Blue Shiraz 2017
Pirathon (an ancient word meaning “pinnacle”) using a mix of growers in the north and western areas of the Barossa Valley, are focused singularly on Shiraz. Winemaker is now Adam […]
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Thomas Wines Elenay Shiraz 2018
Single Vineyards are the jewels Andrew Thomas, but there’s always a little bit left over from the various barrels from the vineyards. Here we get the “Lips and arsholes” (L-n-A […]
Taltarni GSM 2019
Part of their ‘Dynamic’ range, this blend comprises Grenache (39%), Shiraz (34%) and rest Mourvèdre 27%. 8 months maturation in French oak barriques. Taltarni, Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Pyrenees, 2019 A […]
Calabria Alternato Red Blend 2017
While Calabria have their home in Griffith NSW, they’ve substantial interest in the Barossa Valley. Here they blend Nero d’Avola, Montepulciano and Durif in with regional Barossa hero Shiraz. Calabria, […]
Tahbilk Old Vines Cabernet Shiraz 2017
Yes, I’ve only just reviewed the widely available 2016 of this wine but this 2017 is now available to Tahbilk wine club members and soon to be rolled out to […]
Tahbilk Old Vines Cabernet Shiraz 2016
An “Australian” blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (62%) and Shiraz (38%). Maturation in French and American oak. Tahbilk, Old Vines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Nagambie, 2016 Deep garnet hue. Swathes of blackberry […]
Shingleback Unedited Shiraz 2014
The Unedited Shiraz was originally launched in 2011 (with the 2009 vintage) part of the regional initiative “McLaren Vale Scarce Earth” programme. It involved the release of selected single block […]
Thomas Wines Two of a Kind Shiraz 2018
For Andrew Thomas’ “Two Of A Kind” labels, he takes fruit from McLaren Vale (40%), to blend with his usual Hunter Valley (60%) berries. Thomas Wines, Two of a Kind, […]
Thomas Wines DJV Shiraz 2018
DJV means Deja Vu, as in a feeling you’ve seen/felt something before. This is Andrew Thomas’s return to the ways of making wines from the great Hunter winemakers of yesteryear. […]
The Gate by Shingleback Shiraz 2017
The wine underwent 15 months maturation in 1 year to 5 year old oak hogsheads: 80% American and 20% French. This 2017 has picked up a huge haul of awards: […]
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