Category Archive: Barossa

06 Feb

Henschke Henry’s Seven 2006 ($30)

Henschke Henry’s Seven 2006 ($30)

In a tasting last night where too many wines were overpriced and quite frankly overdone to the point of looking like caricatures of the big, …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2006, Grenache, Medium-bodied, Mourvedre, Red, Screwcap, Shiraz, South Australia, Vintage, Viognier
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21 Nov

Amon-Ra Shiraz 2005 and 2006 ($90)

Amon-Ra Shiraz 2005 and 2006 ($90)

There are three things I really love about the Amon-Ra: first, the name is cool, but that’s to be expected if you name a wine …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2005, 2006, Cork, Full-bodied, Icon, Red, Shiraz, South Australia
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02 Aug

Teusner The Riebke Ebenezer Road Shiraz 2006 ($19)

Teusner The Riebke Ebenezer Road Shiraz 2006 ($19)

The Brothers Riebke – these guys have some of the best kept vineyards in the Ebenezer district. This Shiraz embodies their efforts and defines our …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, Medium-bodied, Screwcap, Shiraz, South Australia
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18 Jul

John Duval Wines Entity Shiraz 2005 ($47)

John Duval Wines Entity Shiraz 2005 ($47)

While we’re in the Barossa, it would be remiss not to mention at least one shiraz from the region, particularly when it comes from the …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Cork, Full-bodied, Grenache, Mourvedre, Red, Shiraz, South Australia
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17 Jul

Peter Lehmann Mentor 2002 ($38)

Peter Lehmann Mentor 2002 ($38)

Now Peter Lehmann is a man I can respect. Not only has the Barossan produced some of Australia’s most memorable shiraz wines, he is also …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cork, Medium-bodied, Peter Lehmann, Red, South Australia
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19 Jun

Yalumba Barossa Valley Bush Vines Grenache 2006 ($17.95)

Yalumba Barossa Valley Bush Vines Grenache 2006 ($17.95)

Brilliant, translucent ruby colour that sparkles in the glass. Attractive, bright perfumed fruit on the nose with a dab of earthiness: with air time, those …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, Cork, Grenache, Price, Red, South Australia
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11 Jan

Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 2000 ($80)

Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 2000 ($80)

Considering Mr Lehmann’s love of poker (look at the artwork and names of his wines), I’m surprised it’s taken me this long to review a …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Cork, Full-bodied, Peter Lehmann, Red, South Australia
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