Fin Jams

9.2

Had the privilege of being the first non Quinta Do Vale Meao persons to have a try of this wine. Probably one of the best Portuguese dry reds still with lots of ageing potential. Appreciated that they combine tradition and technology. Complex and elegant despite its youth. — 8 months ago

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

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

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!!
— 8 years ago

Louis-Philippe Basque

8.9

Really good 2013, miam — 8 years ago

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen

9.2

16 btb, 6 pack case. — 8 years ago

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

Alan Hyde

9.1

Good but too fruity for me. — 8 months ago

Mark Haugen

9.5

1999 vintage decanted in 2023. Love it! Deep ruby color. Beautiful bouquet. Well balanced cab. Deep dark fruit and leather. — 9 months 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

Austin Hohnke

8.9

Medium bodied with zesty citrus and underripe stone fruit. Crisp, clean, and petrol-y. — 5 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

Patrick Hu

8.9

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

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

Richard Hanke

9.1

Has aged well — 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

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Pale straw color with a slight green cast. Piercing aromas of petrol and wet slate with slight hints of white flowers and lemon/lime. The palate features ripe red apple, white peach, lemon and lime with a light touch of spicy ginger. A bit of a chalky texture which is well balanced by bracing acidity. A bit of CO2 bubbles in the glass. Long and lingering finish. Great with food. — 8 months 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

Miho Walker

9.0

Made from 20% dried air fruit, so has depth but is silky — 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

Mitja Sirk

Production La Subida, Aceto 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

with Dan

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