Pewsey Vale Vineyard

Shingleback

Red Knot McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020

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

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

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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. — 5 years ago

Hickinbotham

Trueman Clarendon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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. — 8 years ago

Mitolo

Jester McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Great everyday wine! Fruity yet full. It was recommended by the wine store owner, Will definitely buy again! — 9 years ago

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

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

Hardys

Eileen Hardy Shiraz

Still too much acidity in this wine for my liking — 10 months ago

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

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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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Dow's

Vale do Bomfim Douro Red Blend 2017

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

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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 — 9 years ago

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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

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Fox Creek

Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005

Very big MV Shiraz... Plenty of life here — 10 years ago

Yangarra Estate

McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010

Eucalyptus — 10 years ago

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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

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

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

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

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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Ochota Barrels

The Green Room Grenache Syrah Blend

Crushable. Great summertime wine. — 9 years ago

Michael Siciliano
with Michael

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

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Thomas Goss

McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012

Great Shiraz. $20. Rex selection from lush — 11 years ago