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d'Arenberg

d'Arry's Original McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2018

Blend of 50%/50% Grenache and Shiraz, deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits and herb spice. On the palate flavors of raspberry, plums and currants with herbs and spice. Fine tannins with firm edge, medium+ finish ending with fruit and nutty herb spice. Good now! — 8 months ago

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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

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

Daniel, "Odedi" and 3 others liked this

Clarendon Hills

Brookman Syrah 2007

Drank in 2019 with grilled steaks. Ultra rich and smooth - taste of prunes and dark berries. Probably the best syrah I’ve ever had. — 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 — 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

Clarendon Hills

Moritz Clarendon Syrah 2006

Excellent. WS 94. Big fruit with cloves, mint and cedar. — 12 years ago

Mike Swinford

Mike Swinford

Clarendon Hills becoming one of my favorites from Australia. Quite a few spectacular wines!

Clarendon Hills

Sandown Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

This is drinking so well now. Lovely bouquet, smooth and round with a long long aftertaste. Dense, powerful and lively, with many years ahead of it. — 3 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 🍷

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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Clarendon Hills

Blewitt Springs Grenache 2005

Locorice braised candied cherries desert like distinctive — 9 years ago

d'Arenberg

The Hermit Crab McLaren Vale Viognier Marsanne 2012

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

Simon Humphrey
with Simon
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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

Mollydooker Wines

Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Cabernet heaven, dó try one if you Can, it might normale you giggle but Will make you smile — 12 years 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

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!
— 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!

Ochota Barrels

The Green Room Grenache Syrah Blend

Crushable. Great summertime wine. — 9 years ago

Michael Siciliano
with Michael

Clarendon Hills

Kangarilla Vineyard Grenache 2009

Kind of a plastic quality to the nose, but a deep, dark fruit quality that lingers on and on. — 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

Yangarra Estate

McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010

Eucalyptus — 11 years ago

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Shingleback

Red Knot McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012

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! — 11 years ago

Clarendon Hills

Liandra Clarendon Syrah 2006

Mike Lee
10

This one's a keeper!!! — 13 years ago