Eden Vale

Ochota Barrels

The Fugazi Vineyard Grenache 2024

The light cherry red in colour belies the intensity of the palate. Cherry and raspberry flavours - some herbal notes. The Grenache grapes from a sandy terroir in McLaren Vale - most suitable. 77 year old vines. The wine was made in a natural style - fresh and young - juicy. Interesting back story: When the Rolling Stones were touring Australia in 2014 with a gig in Adelaide, Mick Jagger plus Keith’s wife and a few others decided to visit the Adelaide Hills and had lunch there with Taras Ochota and his wife. Apparently the Stones bought all of their inventory and had a memorable stay. Sadly Taras passed away a few years ago. — 6 months ago

Jeroen, Serge and 20 others liked this

d'Arenberg

The Footbolt McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021

Dark purple. Some menthol in the nose. Light tannins in this vintage. Concentrated spicy fruit. Nice example of an Aussie Shiraz. Would be excellent barbecue or burger wine. — 9 months ago

Tom, Dan and 1 other liked this

Yangarra Estate

McLaren Vale Old Vine Grenache

Good on the dry front. Nice and light behind that punch and laced with fruity goodness. Laaaaavley — 2 years ago

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. — 5 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.
— 5 years ago

Daniel, "Odedi" and 3 others liked this

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

Yangarra Estate

McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014

So surprised by this Aussie Shiraz. Nicely balanced and has aged really well. — 6 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!!
— 9 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

Pirramimma

McLaren Vale Petit Verdot 2013

K
9.0

Nice, medium light — 10 years ago

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Mitolo

G.A.M. McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019

Oak, ample vanilla. Black fruits. Black pepper. Dry and Spicy. Mild tannin. Elegant body. Earthy. Not so sweet chocolate. MITOLO G.A.M. Shiraz McLaren Vale 19 @6314, Felicit, 250329-250404 — 7 months ago

Billy liked this

d'Arenberg

The Laughing Magpie McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier 2015

black fruit, meat, graphite, firm tannins, moderate acid. — 8 months ago

Shay and Laura liked this

Pewsey Vale Vineyard

Museum Reserve The Contours Riesling

Smell like an oil refinery 😂 — 9 months ago

John liked this

Henschke

Cyril Henschke Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Jeff Collins
9.1

Needs time — 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 — 5 years ago

Severn, leon and 27 others liked this
"Odedi"

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Delicious wine 🍷

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!
— 5 years ago

Bob, Jae and 1 other liked this
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!

Henschke

Keyneton Mount Edelstone Vineyard Shiraz 2012

Holy smokes. Such an elegant wine, brooding black fruit, solid oak presence, meaty, spicy, peppery, silk tannins, long finish. Needs a good decant.

If the 12' Mt. Edelstone's this good, what more the HOG! Must try.
— 9 years ago

Bob and Ira liked this

Ochota Barrels

The Green Room Grenache Syrah Blend

Crushable. Great summertime wine. — 9 years ago

Michael Siciliano
with Michael

Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2010

Saman Hosseini
8.9

Gold wine. This has the acidity and freshness of those new fashionable Sonoma coast Chardonnays, but with more bravado and the confidence to wear its oak. Delicate lemon and pear fruit, anise, hazelnut. — 10 years ago

Paul and Anthony liked this

Mount Eden Vineyards

Wolff Vineyard Chardonnay 2010

Heavy Chardonnay. Very buttery. From Bin 608 in Baltimore — 12 years ago

Mitolo

Jester McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015

Ray
9.1

Very smooth and balanced — 7 months ago

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Henschke

Hill of Grace Vineyard Shiraz 2018

Fantastic cult wine that I’ve had the pleasure of trying a couple of times now. Lives up to the hype. Amazing in all aspects. Big but super pretty and just keeps rewarding you with greatness every time you return to you glass. — 8 months ago

Ron and Andrew liked this

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2020

2020 vintage. A fave CA chard and producer. Medium-medium heavy body. Tasting slightly more tropical and advanced with less acidity than usual. Still absolutely delicious tho. Would like to retaste and reevaluate in 5-6 months tho. Based on 30 vintages of tasting this particular wine, betting it reconciles any tawdry, fleeting concerns that occupy my compromised palate and right quick. 01.22.25. — 9 months ago

"Odedi", Bob and 14 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

Henschke

Mount Edelstone Vineyard Shiraz 2015

Paul J
9.1

1hr+ decant and could have used more. Dark red color. Interesting nose with metallic, medicinal tones that tingled my nose. Wine has massive strawberry and cassis; and is sweeter than I was expecting. Very concentrated. The tannins reduce with ample air and the spicy aspects dissipate with time as well making it more approachable. Medium finish. — 5 years ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
David, Shay and 4 others liked this

Two Hands

Lily's Garden McLaren Vale Shiraz 2007

Big bold delicious with blackberry and blueberry. Minty notes, medicinal, with smoke/vanilla/toast, and some tertiary notes of leather and peppercorn. Tannins smooth, easy to drink...its very tasty, but just too much alcohol in the end..no doubt a long finish, but with that finish, I could blow fire... — 5 years ago

Ryan McClellan
with Ryan

d'Arenberg

d'Arry's Original McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache

There's value here. Now need to try the Dead Arm. — 8 years ago

Kyle B
with Kyle

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

Roger liked this

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 .. — 10 years ago

Dan Petroski
with Dan
Riddley, Carla and 3 others liked this