Bob McDonald

9.2

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. — 2 years ago

Megan Pratt

9.0

Dark, medium body fruity and delicious — 7 years ago

Miho Walker

9.0

Made from 20% dried air fruit, so has depth but is silky — 7 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!!
— 7 years ago

Patrick Hu

8.9

Earthier and more sedate than I expected for down under. — 8 years ago

Louis-Philippe Basque

8.9

Really good 2013, miam — 8 years ago

Matthew Phillips

9.3

An old favourite by now. Takes a while to open up but doesn't disappoint. — 8 years ago

with Sophie

Paul Mears

8.9

Lot of fruit very easy to drink — 9 years ago

Nick Nick

9.0

Bang for ya buck!! — 9 years ago

Nat Waters

9.5

Great Shiraz. $20. Rex selection from lush — 10 years ago

George Hesse

9.0

This is another blend. But this time it’s Cab, Syrah and Mourvèdre. — 3 years ago

Rhonely Boy

9.1

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. — 3 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

On the nose, baked & slightly liqueured fruits of; lots of blue fruits, plum, black raspberries, raspberries, underbrush, saline, violets, and dry brown top soil. On the palate, concentrated blue fruits of; boysenberries, blueberries, olallieberries. Stewed plums, black raspberries & raspberries. They are in a liqueured syrupy state. The tannins are silty. Wild berry cola/licorice, underbrush, touch of vanilla & caramel, loamy dry soils, steep fruit tea, dry stones, liquid violets & the acidity pours over the palate. The rich, thick, fruity finish doesn't stop. It's drinking very nicely but likely peaked a year ago. However, still a nice example of how well his wines age. Photo tour of our April visit to Noon Winery. Winery, estate vines, open top fermenter and Drew Noon pouring our tasting. He is a very down to earth/salt of the earth guy. Thanks again for all the time you gave to us. @ Gary Danko with Filet and chocolate soufflé. — 7 years ago

Paul DeMarco

9.0

Excellent, light and smooth red — 8 years ago

Neil Cornish

9.1

Minty. Black currant. Super smooth. Very far from a standard Shiraz glop bomb. Surprisingly fresh and lively at 13 years old. — 8 years ago

Nick Bonokoski

9.2

Excellent for the price. — 8 years ago

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen

9.2

16 btb, 6 pack case. — 8 years ago

Robert Fellowes

9.1

This is good. Very easy to drink. Perfect winter wine. Put a fire on and enjoy. — 9 years ago

Max Coane

9.0

Eucalyptus — 10 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! — 10 years ago

Martijn

9.3

Decanted for 6 hours. No need to put your nose in the glass.
Fantastic nose with loads of eucalyptus. Yummie wine. — 3 years ago

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! — 3 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. — 7 years ago

Nils Johnson

9.7

Red raspberries and herbal notes of deliciousness. I don't have great words for this wine other than I frickin love it. :-)
(JFW portfolio) — 8 years ago

Nate Redner

9.5

Crushable. Great summertime wine. — 8 years ago

with Michael

K

9.0

Nice, medium light — 8 years ago

Raphaël Dostie-Goulet

9.0

Wow avec un steak!! Mais surtout en bonne compagnie!!! — 9 years ago

Nicole N

9.4

An absolutely gorgeous Shiraz - and a steal for the price. Black pepper, licorice, and dark fruits on the nose, deliciously rich textbook flavors on the palate, but not overwhelming. Balanced and nuanced. Mile long finish. Beautiful. — 9 years ago

Ian Driscoll

9.1

A go-to for us. — 10 years ago

Peter Strom

10

Best vine ever and a winner if you Luke a kick, Best derved with Healy gravy buy if you Can get it — 11 years ago