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! — 6 years ago

Megan Pratt

9.0

Dark, medium body fruity and delicious — 9 years ago

Kelly Hulme

9.5

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!!
— 10 years ago

Dan Perry

9.3

Tasted in 2011 and 2013. This is evolving into a beautiful wine. The oak is quite forward on the nose but the rich dark fruits shine through on the palate with pepper and anise on the finish. Drinking very well now but good for another 3 to 4 years. — 10 years ago

Louis-Philippe Basque

8.9

Really good 2013, miam — 10 years ago

Jessica Taylor

8.9

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

with Simon

Robert Fellowes

9.1

This is good. Very easy to drink. Perfect winter wine. Put a fire on and enjoy. — 11 years ago

David MacMillan

9.2

Maybe the best last call wine...... 2011 is probably the best example of MD since 05-06 — 12 years ago

with Stephen

Paul Ricciardi

9.6

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. — 12 years ago

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.0

Ripe, soft, very Grenache-like, a lot of round Grenache power, tad flabby but nice deep ripe fruit. — 14 years ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.2

I really love D’Arenberg. Their budget wines- Stump Jumps - are always a good value( though not quite as good the last few years. This one and the Shiraz ( The Footbolt) are always terrific and @20$ I cant really afford the expensive ones but these rock. Medium bodied- not big and jammy- but great fruit and no wood! Finish lingers with some tannic bitterness. Can drink on its own or very food friendly. I had it with grilled burgers. And vintage to vintage, it’s really good! — 6 years ago

Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

9.1

Excellent typical example of good Aussie Grenache. First impression is 'red Clare Riesling'. Clean with ripe red fruit (strawberry fruit roll-out). White pepper with a little heart. Best with a little chill. #blindtasting #australianwinetasting #yangarra #Grenache — 8 years ago

MLP

9.2

Great purity of fruit. Nicely integrated oak with very modern style. Light tannin for a cab. None of the jam pursued by past vintners but still great bright fruit. Perhaps best with a few more years in bottle. — 10 years ago

Kieran Roberts

9.0

I am loving single varietal Merlot lately and this is a cracker. Loads of fruit and length supported by freshness. — 10 years ago

Nate Redner

9.5

Crushable. Great summertime wine. — 10 years ago

with Michael

Mikey Giugni

Owner/Winemaker Scar of the Sea wines & ciders

9.1

Beautiful. — 11 years ago

Paul Mears

8.9

Lot of fruit very easy to drink — 11 years ago

Nick Nick

9.0

Bang for ya buck!! — 11 years ago

Nat Waters

9.5

Great Shiraz. $20. Rex selection from lush — 12 years ago

Kelly O'Connor

9.9

Enchanted Path is always a solid Mollydooker bottle — 14 years ago

Doggfather

9.1

So surprised by this Aussie Shiraz. Nicely balanced and has aged really well. — 7 years ago

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. — 8 years ago

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James K

9.0

There's value here. Now need to try the Dead Arm. — 9 years ago

with Kyle

Tom Wood

8.9

Cedar, malt milo, raspberry, yoyo biscuit and fresh Blackcurrant have been the aromas showing tonight. I do know this wine can show beautiful leather, stalky notes and earthy aromas but it simply did not last long enough. Precise fruit, tannin targets the front palate but acid plays a backing role. Great wine. — 10 years ago

Lola

9.4

Great everyday wine! Fruity yet full. It was recommended by the wine store owner, Will definitely buy again! — 10 years ago

Chris McGuire

9.3

2013 Vintage - seriously big Shiraz!! Big fruit, big alcohol, must find more!! — 11 years ago

with Andy

Drew Freeman

8.9

Need some McLaren Vale #Shiraz for steaks so I'm going with the not too big Mitolo #Jester -plum, blackberry, black currant- a real #TonguePainter — 11 years ago

Monty Hamilton

9.0

Very big MV Shiraz... Plenty of life here — 11 years ago

Richard Hanke

9.1

Has aged well — 12 years ago

John Kemper

8.9

The garnet/purple '12 Shingleback Shiraz 'Red Knot' offers a rich nose of black cherry, plum and earth aromas with secondary hints of spice, tar, licorice and dark cocoa. The medium-bodied mouth is lively with huge jammy blackberry and anise flavors, with subtle oak and smooth tannins. Vibrant long finish. A lot of wine for the money! — 13 years ago