Eagle Vale

Mollydooker Wines

Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz

Deep ruby, heavy bodied - nose opens up to strawberry, spice and bubblegum. Mouth feel: blackcurrant, black pepper, liquorice, vanilla. medium acidity, well integrated tannins… very smooth to drink! — 8 months ago

Ferren Wines

Silver Eagle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

The best Ferren Silver Eagle Pinot I have had so far. In a perfect spot. — 2 years ago

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S.C. Pannell

McLaren Vale Grenache 2014

See previous note from January 2022. Has lost its primary red fruited characters of raspberry and strawberry from its youth. More musky and earthy these days. From 72 year old Grenache vines in the Old McDonald vineyard in McLaren Vale. Steve Pannells winemaking touch still evident with excellent material - a great combination. — 3 years ago

Romain, Ray and 14 others liked this

d'Arenberg

The Coppermine Road McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Big, juicy, the Cabernet character is there, some minty notes along with the wood. Good length just lacks structure and finesse for a classic Cabernet. — 4 years ago

Shirvington

McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008

Ming L
9.4

Seductive nose of blueberry, cassis, cedar, dark roasted coffee bean,, nutmeg, peppery spice, touch of barnyard, and hint of tobacco. Probably the most harmonious palate I’ve had in an Aussie Shiraz. The oak and alcohol are totally integrated, with ample acidity and soft elegant tannins. Powerful and graceful.
What a surprise!
— 4 years ago

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Ming L

Ming L

Still pretty big and concentrated, but I think age did the magic in this bottle. Cheers @Jae Cho !
Somm David T

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Tasted at his house with he & his wife in 2017. Nice wines & couple.
Ming L

Ming L

Wine tasting can’t get any better than that! Love this bottling!

Ochota Barrels

The Green Room Grenache Syrah Blend

Crushable. Great summertime wine. — 9 years ago

Michael Siciliano
with Michael

Rosemount Estate

Balmoral McLaren Vale Syrah 2008

This is good. Very easy to drink. Perfect winter wine. Put a fire on and enjoy. — 10 years ago

Oliverhill Winery

Red Silk Shiraz 2011

Very deep purple color. On the nose black plum and currant with some spices. On the palate it is full bodied with ripe black berry and pepper flavors. — 11 years ago

Rivers-Marie

Silver Eagle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Somm David T
9.4

When TRB started this label, I thought a primarily Cabernet Winemaker is going to make Pinot Noir? I wondered how his first vintage would be and while it wasn’t bad by any means, it wasn’t what this 2014 Silver Eagle is at this point. TRB has/is honed/honing his craft. This 2014 will likely continue to improve a bit going forward over the next three years for sure & maybe five. This 14 Silver Eagle is definitely hitting its stride. The nose shows the blue & purple fruits I enjoy on the Pinots I prefer to drink.

The nose reveals nicely ripe blackberries, black raspberries, plum, baked cherries & strawberries, blueberries, mulberries, dry cranberry & raspberries hues on the glass edges. Mid berry cola/licorice, soft baking spices-clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, dark, Asian/Indian spice mix, light mix of fresh & dry herbs, dark rich soil w/ dry leaves, limestone, dry top soil with fresh & withering dark, red, blue florals framed in a fresh violet field.

The palate shows good mouthfeel & wire to wire consistency. Juicy, ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, plum, baked cherries & strawberries, blueberry & mulberry tones, pomegranate, cranberry & raspberries hues. Mid berry cola/licorice, soft baking spices-clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, warm caramel, toast, steeped fruit tea, dark, Asian/Indian spice mix with deep palate penetration & heat, light mix of fresh & dry herbs, dark rich soil w/ dry leaves, dry brush, sandalwood, grey volcanics. wet clay, sandstone & limestone powder, dry top soil with fresh & withering dark, red, blue florals framed in a fresh violet field. The acidity is excellent with a long, elegant, well; balanced, tensioned & structured finish that lasts minutes and lands nicely on dark spice as it sets.

I really enjoy this vineyard and some of the Winemakers that make Pinot from it.

Plenty of life left in this one. 8-10 years well stored.

Photos of, Rivers-Marie facility (2), Owner/Winemaker-Thomas Rivers Brown & beautiful prime Pinot clusters ready for harvest.
— 9 months ago

Paul, Brandon and 14 others liked this
Joshua Fisher

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That’s wine had almost every flavor in the book
Somm David T

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@Joshua Fisher Definitely a complex wine. Throughly enjoyed it.

Screaming Eagle

Second Flight Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

What an elegant wine. The deft integration of all the wines component pieces in its overall sense of equilibrium was near perfect. And it tasted 🤤 yummy.  — 4 years ago

Brash Higgins

ZBO Ricca Terra Farms The Riverland Zibibbo 2019

100% Zibbibo (Muscat), old vines planted in 1945. 13.2% ABV

Muscat done as orange wine in clay Amphora, and some time under Flor. Dried apricot, floral, terra cotta notes & texture. Dry, long finish. Very nice, fun & exciting.
— 4 years ago

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Pewsey Vale Vineyard

Individual Vineyard Selection Eden Valley Riesling 2018

Medium bodied with zesty citrus and underripe stone fruit. Crisp, clean, and petrol-y. — 6 years ago

Broc Cellars

Eagle Point Ranch Counoise 2015

Never heard of this grape. Should buy a bottle for Kevin. — 8 years ago

Brash Higgins

NDV McLaren Vale Nero d'Avola

Yes yes and more yes. One of the more interesting and delicious wines I've had in quite some time. Look forward to crossing paths with this wine again soon!!
— 8 years ago

Stuart, Ted and 2 others liked this
Stuart Robinson

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This wine is great. Living in Aus, it's been good to see some Brash Higgins wines on both East and West coasts

d'Arenberg

The Hermit Crab McLaren Vale Viognier Marsanne 2012

Plesantly fruity; goes well with our cod and haddock fish cake appetizer :)
— 9 years ago

Simon Humphrey
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Pewsey Vale Vineyard

Single Vineyard Estate Eden Valley Dry Riesling 2014

Beautiful Aussie Riesling. Dry as the Sahara, complex and acidic. Will get more of this. — 10 years ago

Patrick Bricker
with Patrick

Yangarra Estate

McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010

Eucalyptus — 11 years ago

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Shingleback

Red Knot McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020

Leathery with dark fruits. Complexity and finish decent for the price. — 10 months ago

Noon Winery

Eclipse Grenache Blend 2013

Popped and poured into a decanter about 90min prior to service. The 2013 Eclipse pours a deep ruby with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with faint staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with red and black brambles, leather, black pepper and other spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and hard to hate on. Yes, it is an enormous wine and yet, somehow balanced at 16%. To this day, the wines from Noon remain elusive. Drink now through 2028. — a year ago

Severn, Ira and 6 others liked this

Wirra Wirra

Church Block McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

This is another blend. But this time it’s Cab, Syrah and Mourvèdre. — 4 years ago

Mollydooker Wines

Velvet Glove McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

The 2018 Mollydooker ‘The Velvet Glove’ Shiraz is a utterly sensational bottling that rivals any wine of its kind. Aged in all new American oak, this shows a gorgeous bouquet from blueberry pie to espresso grounds, graphite and toasty oak tones that all impress. The palate is deep and utterly seamless. A massive core of blue and dark fruits collide with white pepper, minerals, firm tannins and a light dusting of salinity. While obviously big, this has a weightless quality and wonderful verve. Wonderful to enjoy now, this outstanding Shiraz will provide drinking enjoyment for at least another fifteen years. But why wait? Drink 2021-2038- 98 — 4 years ago

Severn, leon and 27 others liked this
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Delicious wine 🍷

Dow's

Vale do Bomfim Douro Red Blend 2017

Great everyday red to go with pizza or red meat. — 5 years ago

Mitolo

Savitar McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006

Lam S
9.0

Not much fruity nose, but hint of secondary nose, like mishroom, coffee. Smooth tannin and balanced with acidity. Full body and strong alchohol when open. — 6 years ago

tlmingmy Steve Billy Leong
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Kay Brothers

Amery Vineyard Block 6 Shiraz 2003

Minty. Black currant. Super smooth. Very far from a standard Shiraz glop bomb. Surprisingly fresh and lively at 13 years old. — 9 years ago

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Pirramimma

McLaren Vale Petit Verdot 2013

K
9.0

Nice, medium light — 9 years ago

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An Approach to Relaxation

Sucette Vine Vale Barossa Valley Grenache 2014

Mitja Sirk
9.2

Intense wine.. I'm sure will be a much more refine wine in a couple of years!! Very nice experience .. — 9 years ago

Dan Petroski
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Riddley, Carla and 3 others liked this