Vale De Escadas

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.
— 5 years ago

Daniel, "Odedi" and 3 others liked this

Yangarra Estate

McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014

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

d'Arenberg

d'Arry's Original McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache

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

Kyle B
with Kyle

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!!
— 10 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

Mollydooker Wines

Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz 2013

2013 Vintage - seriously big Shiraz!! Big fruit, big alcohol, must find more!! — 10 years ago

Andy Baker
with Andy
Pierce and Kate liked this

Mitolo

Jester McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012

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

Fox Creek

Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005

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

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! — 12 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!
— 6 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!

d'Arenberg

The Laughing Magpie McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier 2002

Wow! Another stunner that held together insanely well? And was agreed around the table could go for quite a while. Spicy eucalyptus, pine, with a strong structure that included non sulphured/sugared dried fruit leather, tabac, and Thai basil. Picture Keanu tasting this and saying “Whoa.” — 7 years ago

Les Doss
with Les
Sharon, Serge and 6 others liked this

Yangarra Estate

McLaren Vale Old Vine Grenache 2014

Scott Barber
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

LM, Keith and 1 other liked this

d'Arenberg

The Coppermine Road McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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

Ted and Scott liked this

Pewsey Vale Vineyard

Individual Vineyard Selection Eden Valley Dry Riesling 2014

Very nice Aussie Riesling! Lots of citrus and honey notes. Some notes of slate. Very pleasant. — 10 years ago

Ochota Barrels

The Fugazi Vineyard Grenache

Mikey Giugni
9.1

Beautiful. — 10 years ago

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Mitolo

G.A.M. McLaren Vale Shiraz 2001

Lot of fruit very easy to drink — 11 years ago

Thomas Goss

McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012

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

Mollydooker Wines

Enchanted Path McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Enchanted Path is always a solid Mollydooker bottle — 13 years ago

Pewsey Vale Vineyard

Individual Vineyard Selection Eden Valley Riesling 2018

Medium bodied with zesty citrus and underripe stone fruit. Crisp, clean, and petrol-y. — 7 years ago

Mollydooker Wines

Velvet Glove McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014

Huge. Hedonism. Fruit bomb but opened it 4 hours ago and it helped soften the blow a bit. Spice and sweet licorice. — 7 years ago

Shay, Ron and 5 others liked this

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. — 7 years ago

tlmingmy Steve Billy Leong
with tlmingmy, Steve and 1 other

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. — 9 years ago

Ochota Barrels

The Green Room Grenache Syrah Blend

Crushable. Great summertime wine. — 10 years ago

Michael Siciliano
with Michael

Hedonist Wines

McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013

Really good 2013, miam — 10 years ago

An Approach to Relaxation

Sucette Vine Vale Barossa Valley Grenache

Makes sense that you could grow Grenache in the barossa valley, but this is the first I'd had. Damn. Beautiful ripe fruit, delicacy of the Rhone, some leather and spicy wood. — 10 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. — 11 years ago

Pewsey Vale Vineyard

Museum Reserve The Contours Riesling 2005

Pierpaolo Petrassi MW
9.1

2005. A house favourite and one of the best expressions of New World Riesling which exists. The late release adds both a great story but the required time to make this superb wine really sing. — 11 years ago

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. — 12 years ago