Byrne Vineyards Thievin’ Devlin SA Shiraz 2016
Posted: June 30, 2017
Dense toasty oak/fruit aromas. Pleasant mid-weight palate. Light jubey berry fruit flavours.
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Byrne Vineyards Glamper SA Shiraz 2016
Posted: June 30, 2017
Spicy up-front aromas and good retention of fresh stonefruit characters on the somewhat simple, but good, palate.
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Byrne Vineyards Glamper SA Shiraz 2016
Posted: June 30, 2017
Spicy up-front aromas and good retention of fresh stonefruit characters on the somewhat simple, but good, palate.
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Lou Miranda Estate Famiglia Miranda South Australia Shiraz 2016
Posted: June 30, 2017
A zesty, spicy and very youthful “joven” style of shiraz with a good “push” of plum-like varietal fruit characters.
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Lou Miranda Estate Famiglia Miranda South Australia Shiraz 2016
Posted: June 30, 2017
A zesty, spicy and very youthful “joven” style of shiraz with a good “push” of plum-like varietal fruit characters.
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Lou Miranda Estate Golden Lion Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 30, 2017
“Like this”, enthused one judge. Lovely ageing savoury fruit nose. A palate with plenty of character and with good depth of sweet varietal fruit mingling with the oak.
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Lou Miranda Estate Golden Lion Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 30, 2017
“Like this”, enthused one judge. Lovely ageing savoury fruit nose. A palate with plenty of character and with good depth of sweet varietal fruit mingling with the oak.
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Greenock Estate Wines Heysen Trail H128 SA Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 30, 2017
A big dense stewed fruit bouquet; very primary and a blockbuster of a palate that’s laden with spicy fruit. “A great style”.
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Greenock Estate Wines Heysen Trail H128 SA Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 30, 2017
A big dense stewed fruit bouquet; very primary and a blockbuster of a palate that’s laden with spicy fruit. “A great style”.
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Tenafeate Creek Wines Basket Press One Tree Hill Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 30, 2017
A lovely wine that shows a seamless integration between the fresh and lively varietal fruit, hints of leathery development and some “serious” oak. Excellent tannin structure. 5+
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Tenafeate Creek Wines Basket Press One Tree Hill Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 30, 2017
A lovely wine that shows a seamless integration between the fresh and lively varietal fruit, hints of leathery development and some “serious” oak. Excellent tannin structure. 5+
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Taylors Wines Special Release Clare Valley Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 30, 2017
Savoury toasty bouquet and great depth and balance of seamlessly integrated flavours. 5+
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Taylors Wines Special Release Clare Valley Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 30, 2017
Savoury toasty bouquet and great depth and balance of seamlessly integrated flavours. 5+
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Robinvale NW Victoria Shiraz 2016
Posted: June 29, 2017
A big wine, high in acid that has attractive fleshy youthful fruit/oak aromas and flavours.
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J&J Rivers Lane Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: June 29, 2017
Smells of Sarsaparilla, plums and spices. Sweet blueberry fruit flavours, tart acid and drying tannins.
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J&J Rivers Lane McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: June 29, 2017
Mulberries and plums on the nose with a rich full flavoured plumy palate and good weight and length of tannins. Drying finish. 5+
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J&J Eminence McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: June 29, 2017
Pleasant blueberry bouquet with lifted violet notes. Nice weight and length of ripe sweet fruit with a soft tannin structure. 5+
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Salena Estate Twisted Sticks Organic Riverland Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 29, 2017
Ageing red fruit aromas and mature spicy stewed fruit flavours with soft tannins. 3-5
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Hedonist Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012
Posted: June 29, 2017
Mocha aromas mingle with plum fruit and has a light white pepper lift with sweet fruit flavours on the fleshy palate. 5+
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Paxton Quandong Farm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 29, 2017
Pepper and spice lift off the red fruit nose. Cherry/raspberry flavours, grainy tannins, good acidity.
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Paxton Jones Block McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: June 29, 2017
Blue fruit and spice aromas. Nice balance of tannin, alcohol and acid on the sweet fruit palate.
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Purevision Organic South Australia Shiraz 2014
Posted: June 29, 2017
Sweet chocolaty style with a slight medicinal character on the nose and fleshy red fruit palate. 5+
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Angove Family Winemakers Wild Olive McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 29, 2017
Malty licorice nose and supple sweet fruit palate with soft tannin structure. 3-5
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Angove Family Winemakers Warboys Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 29, 2017
Oaky raspberry aromas and a simple palate with nice fruit sweetness in the middle. 3-5
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Macaw Creek Mount Lofty Shiraz 2014
Posted: June 29, 2017
Hint of Marmite on the varietal fruit nose. Good varietal expression on the lightweight palate. 5+
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Macaw Creek Mount Lofty Shiraz 2016
Posted: June 29, 2017
Chocolaty aromas laced with licorice and plums. Powerful fruit flavours; ripe and intense. Good tannin structure and acidity. 5+
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Em’s Table Clare Valley Shiraz 2016
Posted: June 29, 2017
Big, dense and fleshy with slightly porty-like nose and fresh sweet raspberry fruit flavours. Nice length of tannins. 5+
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Windowrie David O’Dea PF Organic Central Ranges Shiraz 2016
Posted: June 29, 2017
Hints of licorice, mulberry and candied apple aromas. Silky smooth palate with slurpy flavours.
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Windowrie The Natural Wine Co Central Ranges Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 29, 2017
Ripe and chocolaty on the nose with soft, smooth and simple raspberry/plum palate. 5+
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Windowrie Pig in the House Cowra Shiraz 2016
Posted: June 29, 2017
An elegant wine with smoky oak aromas and meaty/savoury palate that fills out with plum fruit. 5+
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Jacob’s Creek Organic McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: June 29, 2017
Aromas of blackberries, toasty oak and green foliage with ripe overtones. Silky smooth, well balanced palate with nice weight of raspberry-like fruit flavours. Good tannin structure and lingering finish. 5+
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Rosnay Organic Wines Grand Pere Reserve Cowra Shiraz 2014
Posted: June 29, 2017
Malty aromas with hint of cedar and cola notes. Full and fleshy in the mouth with an attractive spicy fruit and oak flavour profile.
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Rosnay Organic Wines Cowra Shiraz 2009
Posted: June 29, 2017
Toasty nose with green notes underneath. Simple soft red fruit palate. Crisp acid finish.
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Rosnay Organic Wines Cowra Shiraz 2009
Posted: June 29, 2017
Toasty nose with green notes underneath. Simple soft red fruit palate. Crisp acid finish.
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919 Wines Reserve Riverland Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 29, 2017
Licorice lifted fruit bouquet and gamey characters to the cranberry-like palate. Soft finish.
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919 Wines Reserve Riverland Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 29, 2017
Licorice lifted fruit bouquet and gamey characters to the cranberry-like palate. Soft finish.
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Reillys Wines Clare Valley Shiraz 2014
Posted: June 29, 2017
Powerful spicy dark fruit bouquet and quite dense, rich, oak driven palate with plenty of jubey fruit to match.
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Reillys Wines Dry Land Clare Valley Shiraz 2013
Posted: June 29, 2017
A very big powerful shiraz with intense concentration of slightly jubey, varietal fruit, characters.
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Claymore Wines Ian Rush Signature Series Clare Shiraz 2013
Posted: June 29, 2017
A very full, ripe style that’s ageing nicely. Smells of Christmas cake spices and has a big, ripe oaky/rich fruit palate.
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Claymore Wines Dark Side of the Moon Clare Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 29, 2017
Deep red, almost black in colour with sweet oaky aromas and subtle oak characters on the dark fruit palate.
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Claymore Wines Nirvana Clare Shiraz 2013
Posted: June 29, 2017
Spicy chocolaty nose with a savoury edge. Dense fruit driven palate; generous and rich with leathery age developing.
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Taylors Clare Valley Shiraz 2016
Posted: June 29, 2017
Plum aromas with licorice characters and a floral lift. Smooth, fresh and vibrant on the mouth with juicy strawberry flavours.
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Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 29, 2017
Smells of red apples, plums and cloves. Hint of mint on the palate; sweet mid palate. Pleasant drink.
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Stone Bridge Wines Clare Valley Shiraz 2013
Posted: June 29, 2017
Chocolaty Christmas cake nose which follows through on to the slightly lean palate. Touch drying.
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Art Wine The Kelly Surrender Single Vineyard Clare Valley Shiraz 2014
Posted: June 29, 2017
Dark jammy fruit nose with a spicy lift. Bright and fresh in the mouth. Good length of juicy sweet flavours and slightly drying tannins.
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Paulett Wines Polish Hill River Clare Valley Shiraz 2014
Posted: June 29, 2017
Spicy herbaceous bouquet with a slight floral edge and beautifully balanced, elegant and seamlessly integrated palate with more of the spicy/herbal elements.
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Paulett Wines Helmsford Clare Valley Shiraz 2016
Posted: June 29, 2017
Generous jubey strawberry aromas and flavours. Bright lifted nose and well structured palate.
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Kirrihill Wines Vineyard Selection Clare Valley Shiraz 2015
Posted: June 29, 2017
Lovely purple hues and attractive mulberry/plum bouquet. Well structured palate, nice fruit weight and good acid backbone.
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