Posted: April 8, 2020
Vibrant and youthful with quite obvious stalky characters mingling with ripe fruits and roast meat nuances.
Comments Off on Schwarz Wine Co. Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A mature wine with savoury/malty nose and unusual leathery plum palate with very good tannin length.
Comments Off on Schwarz Wine Co. Single Vineyard ‘The Schiller’ Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A big full-bodied style with ripe plummy fruit characters, some pepper and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Jo Nash Single Vineyard Strathbogie Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Spicy oak nose with a dash of pepper and some plum fruit. Strong cherry fruit driven palate with a fine tannin structure.
Comments Off on McPherson Family Vineyards Andrew McPherson South Eastern Australia Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Sweet confectionery nose – all blackberries and cedar oak. Stewed plum and red fruit flavours and fine tannin structure.
Comments Off on Don’t Tell Gary Wine by Jo Nash Victoria Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Fragrant lift of chocolate, raspberries and musk and a long elegant palate with a complexity of red fruits and some maturity.
Comments Off on Peter Lehmann The Barossan Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Gorgeous chocolaty nose; some mulberries, a dash of licorice and hint of cedar oak. Silky smooth chocolaty palate with spicy plum fruit complexity and mouth-coating tannins.
Comments Off on Peter Lehmann Stonewell Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Lifted aromatics – almost herbal with a dash of white pepper and pretty, cool climate, floral flavours. Some great tannins.
Comments Off on Clarnette & Ludvigsen Reserve Grampians Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Raisined chocolaty nose layered with spices and a vibrant complexity of fruit sweetness on the palate.
Comments Off on Munari Wines Fortified Heathcote Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Simple spicy plum fruit balanced by the sweet oak with a long warming finish.
Comments Off on Munari Wines ‘The Beauregard’ Heathcote Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Crimson colour with musky boiled lolly bouquet and a juicy combination of rhubarb, licorice and sweet fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Langmeil House of Lindner Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Very bright and generous purple fruit characters with lovely sweet vanillin oak integration.
Comments Off on Gumpara Mader Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Slightly stewed characters to the berry bouquet, big full-bodied silky-smooth palate and warming fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Attractive aromas that are a mix of licorice, Christmas spices and smoked meats. Palate is complex, balanced and very flavoursome with a firm tannin backbone.
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards The Bonsai High Eden Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Intense spicy/musky bouquet with flavours of strawberries and licorice.
Comments Off on Linke Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Lifted varietal aromatics and a classic palate of sweet red fruit and classy oak. Will age well.
Comments Off on Gumpara Victor’s Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Big, generous and youthful style – all warming and chocolaty with a fragrant lift of fruit on the nose and long lingering plum-like flavours.
Comments Off on Gumpara Mader Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Lifted dark fruit aromas with flavours reminiscent of a tart and supported by attractive spicy cedary oak.
Comments Off on Incygnes Green’s Vineyard Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Excellent deep red hues, lifted dark fruit aromas layered with licorice and toasty cedary oak. Flavours of raspberries, licorice and black pepper in abundance. Ageing gracefully.
Comments Off on Incygnes Green’s Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Smoky meaty characters tending to dominate the fruit aromas but has a fresh, vibrant, fruit driven palate.
Comments Off on Château Tanunda Matthews Road Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A delicious black fruited style with great oak integration and a lovely tannin structure holding it all together.
Comments Off on Stalking Horse McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Ripe plum bouquet with nice spiciness and a huge well integrated palate.
Comments Off on Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Aged caramel aromas and long lingering mature malty/leathery palate.
Comments Off on Lou Miranda Estate Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Blackcurrant aromas with a blockbuster of a black fruit palate. Excellent ageing potential.
Comments Off on Lou Miranda Estate Golden Lion Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Lifted cherry chocolate fragrances with subtle cedary oak. Bright dark fruit palate layered with pepper and fine tannins.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted By Geoff Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Brilliant blackberry and red fruit varietal characters, quite sweet with spicy oak notes and prickly tannic finish.
Comments Off on Wines By Geoff Hardy Barbara Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Green and peppery on the nose with lean peppery red fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Wines By Geoff Hardy Pertaringa Lakeside South Australia Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Intense red hues here with toasty characters dominating the soft plum varietal fruit.
Comments Off on Wines By Geoff Hardy Pertaringa Yeoman McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Subtle meatiness to the nose and juicy fruit flavours with soft and creamy oak and fine tannins.
Comments Off on Wines By Geoff Hardy Pertaringa Undercover McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Spicy cool climate shiraz holding up well with nice bottle age and layered with plum fruit and oak.
Comments Off on Seville Hill Reserve Yarra Valley Shiraz 2014 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Dark brooding leathery/spicy nose and rich dark fruit flavours with nice aged elements and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Rosenvale Vineyards Estate Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Cherry red wine with a dark brambly nose and a rich complexity of raspberry, roast meats and walnut-like flavours. Very youthful with some great tannins.
Comments Off on Gomersal Wines Lyndoch Road Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Vibrant meaty, menthol and blue fruit combination of aromas with interesting sweet/sour flavour profile on a crisp palate.
Comments Off on Dewey Station Wines Anne-Inspired Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Great colour and attractive berry fruit fragrances with a well balanced, beautifully structured varietal fruit palate of blackberries and finishing firm and tannic.
Comments Off on Dewey Station Wines Mars Express Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Oak tends to dominate the delicate nose. The evenly textured palate is showing plenty of interest.
Comments Off on Tempus Two Pewter Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Big and bold with a spicy fruit nose, powerful savoury fruit flavours and warming finish.
Comments Off on Kalleske Wines Eduard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Inky purple wine; aromas of raspberries, blackberries and licorice. A youthful and well-structured palate, impeccable balance with rich fruit pastille flavours.
Comments Off on Kalleske Wines Zeitgeist Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A powerful wine with a creamy texture, good dark fruit characters and nicely wrapped in oak.
Comments Off on Kalleske Wines Greenock Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Smoky meat-like characters mix with rhubarb aromas and savoury black fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Kalleske Wines Moppa Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
“Great poise for a young wine,” according to one judge. Quite a savoury style that is all earthy and meaty with an abundance of sweet ripe raspberry-like varietal fruit.
Comments Off on Bethany Wines Blue Quarry Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Pretty musky/floral bouquet and upfront fruit driven palate with hints of spice and some lovely silky tannins.
Comments Off on Avon Brae Eden Valley Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A classy, rich, purple wine with an aromatic red plum bouquet and great depth and length of inviting fresh varietal fruit flavours with nice spine of granular tannins.
Comments Off on Avon Brae ‘Moculta’ Eden Valley Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Dark fruits and spices on the nose and well-balanced spicy blue fruit palate with coffee notes and some warming alcohol.
Comments Off on Balthazar of the Barossa Marananga Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Youthful inky colour with nicely focussed raspberry and black fruit aromas and flavours with a warm finish.
Comments Off on Paulmara Estates Syna Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Aromas of cola and vanilla with the powerful oak palate tending to dominate the fruit.
Comments Off on Pirathon Wines Blue Label Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Ripe fruit fragrances with spicy oak dominating the sweet fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Pirathon Wines Silver Label Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Lovely nose of dark fruits and mocha oak with an abundance of chocolaty oak on the palate and showing plenty of good ripe fruit sitting underneath.
Comments Off on Head Wines ‘The Redhead’ Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Inviting aromas of raspberries with meaty elements and star anise-like spiciness. Complex layers of fruit-cake and plum flavours. Good level of tannins and acidity.
Comments Off on Head Wines ‘The Brunette’ Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A lovely purple wine with a good solid core of sweet dark fruit characters.
Comments Off on Head Wines ‘The Blonde’ Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 /
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April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A classic shiraz with plush juicy peppery fruit nicely integrated with spicy elements and the tannins.
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