Ivyburn First Minister Shiraz 2022
The relaunched Ivyburn label from CW Wines sees some heavy packaging and big wines. From the classic 2022 Vintage comes this full bodied expression. Ivyburn, First Minister, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, […]
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d’Arenberg The Dead Arm Vertical 2019 – 2014
Another mea culpa here. I recently posted that after moving house (and states) a couple of times, I found find some un-reviewed samples stashed in the wrong area. For some […]
Quiet Mutiny Venus Rising Syrah 2023
The 4th release of the Syrah (Shiraz) from Greer Carland of Quiet Mutiny. Wild ferment, with some parcels whole bunch. 20% new French oak. Quiet Mutiny, Venus Rising, Syrah, Tasmania, […]
Howard Park Leston Shiraz 2020
Part of Howard Park’s Distinguished Sites range. When you’re onto a good thing, stick to it. Winemaking remains the same as previous vintages with parcels fermented in open vats and […]
Corryton Burge Sparkling Red NV
I get nostalgic with Sparkling Red. There’s not enough of it drunk. For me, it has been a long time staple on Christmas morning (yes morning, not lunch) with bacon. […]
Tahbilk Shiraz Museum Release 2014
The Tahbilk winery is known for longevity and their museum releases are time capsules. The label below shows 2017, but nought else has changed. The 2015 Museum release is now […]
d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2019
The latest release of d’Arry’s “Icon” Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre blend. New and used French oak for the winemaking. d’Arenberg, The Ironstone Pressings, GSM, McLaren Vale, 2019 Hmmm. Full, potent, […]
Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 2018
A sneak peek at the new release. At time of writing, the 2017 and various back vintages are available via the Peter Lehmann website. Winemaking sees 18 months in French […]
Tahbilk Shiraz 2021
The Tahbilk winery is like a living museum and a must visit for any wine lover. The core red wine ranges are fermented in large oak vats over 150 years […]
Tahbilk Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2021
Somehow I’ve missed getting to this one in the sample pile. Tahbilk are now onto the 2023 release. Anyways, probably a bit of this still about. Label is 2017, but […]
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