Riversdale Estate Syrah 2016
15 years ago, you could count the number of shiraz/syrah prodcuers in Tasmania on one hand. Now you’d need to take off your shoes and socks. This “nouveau” style grabbed […]
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Bishop by Ben Glaetzer Shiraz 2015
Part of me is always reminded of Prince when I see the Bishop label. The wine has nothing to do with the paisley purple guitar god Love Symbol of course, […]
Wallce by Ben Glaetzer Shiraz Grenache 2015
Today (currently the 8th of March) is International Women’s Day, and whilst these wines may have masculine overtones, there’s a very definite link to the feminine side of the […]
Wolf Blass Grey Label 2014
Part of the impending 2017 Luxury Collection release. The Grey Label was first wine to bear Wolf Blass’s name. French and American oak maturation Wolf Blass, Grey Label, McLaren Vale, […]
Sth. Coast by Shingleback Shiraz 2015
If you’re looking for a bronzed Aussie, look no further. Bronze medals at the 2016 Royal Brisbane and Royal Hobart wine shows, bronze at the Great Australian Shiraz Challenge and […]
Shingleback Haycutters Shiraz 2015
Big name wineries often complete exclusive labels to major retailers, Shingleback have produced an almost entry level wine to the Coles group stores in Australia: First Choice, Vintage Cellars and […]
Wolf Blass Black Label 2013
Part of the impending 2017 Luxury Collection release, this is the 41st vintage of the iconic Black Label from Wolf Blass. A blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Shiraz and […]
d’Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2012
This wine has picked up a bit of bling in Asian wine shows in 2016 according to the little gold stickers: notably the Korea Wine Challenge (assumption there is South […]
d’Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2014
Price hasn’t changed from the 2013 release. New and used French and American oak for 18 months. d’Arenberg, The Footbolt Shiraz, McLaren Vale 2014 Good smells: heady and lovely mineral […]
Berton Vineyards Winemaker’s Reserve “The Black” Shiraz 2015
Berton have a released “The Black” Shiraz previously. I wasn’t particularly enamoured with it. This is a slight change in direction for the label, sourcing fruit from Padthaway (in the Limestone Coast […]
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