Armin Pfleiderer

9.0

I brought this into a shop I managed about eight years ago...it was still there tonight. Concerns over vintage (and a drinking window label statement of 5-10 years), erratic storage practices since I left the shop, and an engorged and busted cork were well founded. Cork debris, a considerable amount of sediment filtered upon decanting, and a good hour-and-a-half of development, and I can say my fears have been assuaged. This is only slightly past peak, a pleasant surprise for a $36 Shiraz from the Aussie heyday. Showing lush boysenberry liqueur, thyme, licorice, and leather with a still lively acidity, velvety tannins, and a heat that, thankfully faded from damning to acceptable over time, this was just plain fun — 8 years ago

Bob Colman

9.2

There's an earthy sweetness about this which is intriguing. I like it. — 9 years ago

Dave Kluz

9.2

Blackberry and spice with forest floor and smoldering underbrush. A touch of game and iron. Fresh acid and balanced tannins. — 10 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.2

Soft and savoury, very long. — 10 years ago

Lloyd Heinrich

9.5

Well this was a rare old beauty! All leather, smoky tobacco, charcuterie, rosemary amid some sensationally developed fruit. Funky old stuff which was a bit polarising. — 10 years ago

Lloyd Heinrich

9.4

Julian Castagna you little ripper. Smoky, BBQ, earth and spice. Beautiful black cherries with such great slurpy acidity. Perfect balance, perfect age. SMOKIN! — 11 years ago

Lloyd Heinrich

9.4

Really great example of this Italian variety from closer to home. Loved the depth of flavour here. Really accomplished wine making on show — 11 years ago

Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

9.0

a rosé that benefits from heaps of time being opened. sakuranbo, chalk, freshly stropped whet stone on nose and a vibrant palate with savoury acidity and texturally pleasing tannins. good stuff. get some if you can. — 11 years ago

Alejandro Lopez

9.5

Biodynamic single-vineyard wine. Estate grown Shiraz with a touch of Viognier.
Its smokiness surrounds aromas of anise and cedary oak with blackberries. It's meaty with a hint of animality, cinnamon and bacon strip. — 12 years ago

Dirk Pettigrew (Pirate)

Sales Pirate Cru Wines

9.6

Legendary rare wine from dedicated small vintners. — 13 years ago

Philip Eastburn

9.0

Great Shiraz 2004. Sweet red fruits balanced by a lovely savouriness. Plush mouthfeel and still some life ahead — 8 years ago

with megs

Rubychick

9.0

Giacondas little cygnet — 9 years ago

Lam S

9.2

juicy, and still well balanced ,smooth , great value. — 9 years ago

Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.4

Awesome wine, not cheap but worthy of the rent. — 10 years ago

Peter Janusik

8.9

No predominant fruit. Balanced well without any sweet tastes. Medium finish, low tannin — 10 years ago

Alex Barty

Winemaker Blood Moon Wines, Senior Retail Assistant Blackhearts & Sparrows Wine Purveyors, Cellarhand Stonier Wines

9.3

Wicked. Textured, fleshy, mineral notes — 10 years ago

Ferris Mular

9.1

2002 vintage. Excellent — 11 years ago

Kelly Reed

9.5

Delicious Chardonnay with beautiful flavours, balanced wine with great length — 11 years ago

Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.8

Beechwood world class Chard. Very impressive. Here in Hunter Valley at the winery! Bravo! — 11 years ago

Julia Weinberg

9.0

Welcome to epic Australia — 12 years ago

Brad Pejcic

9.1

Pretty aromatics with black and red berries. Same to taste with coffee and raw meat. Good acidity too but it all ends a bit abruptly. — 9 years ago

Nicholas Brooks

9.5

Great wine and still so young. Amazing silkiness and fruit weight. Russell you shouldn't have stopped. — 9 years ago

Thomas Colman

9.4

In a world of its own. I'm impressed — 9 years ago

John Kay

9.2

Cool climate syrah.sweet fruit and soft tannin. — 10 years ago

Craig Mitchell

9.3

Loved this western Victorian Shiraz with its classic peppery notes and bright blueberry fruit. Delicious. DYAF. — 10 years ago

with Johnno, Anthony and 1 other

Dave Schneider

9.4

Huge wine. Very rich and fruity. Not over the top — 11 years ago

Serge Mismetti

9.5

2006 at calella excellent! — 11 years ago

Penny Loving

9.3

2007 vintage, blend of Chardonnay (89%) and Roussanne (11%). — 11 years ago

Rubychick

9.2

Flatline Red of Nebbiolo, Shiraz, Sangiovese - but in a good way.
Guy Grossi handshake to finish. — 11 years ago

Leigh Dryden

9.5

A pretty amazing northern Victorian cool climate Shiraz that does not have the normal price tag. Giaconda creates an interesting well priced wine with great fruit, balance and structure. — 12 years ago