Category Archive: Shiraz

Or syrah as the rest of the world knows it!

10 Sep

Sandalford Prendiville Reserve Shiraz 2008 ($90)

Sandalford Prendiville Reserve Shiraz 2008 ($90)

Margaret River is no place to grow shiraz? Sandalford winemaker Paul Boulden (with the assistance of some sublime old-vine fruit) begs to differ.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2008, Limited, Margaret River, Medium-bodied, Screwcap, Western Australia
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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, Barossa, Grenache, Medium-bodied, Mourvedre, Red, Screwcap, South Australia, Vintage, Viognier
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18 Jan

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz Viognier 2005 ($18)

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz Viognier 2005 ($18)

Made from fruit sourced from Central Victorian vineyards and overseen by French and American winemakers, this is an intriguing drop that takes Old World winemaking …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, 2005, France, Medium-bodied, Victoria, Viognier
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13 Jan

Gramp’s Shiraz 2005 ($17)

Gramp’s Shiraz 2005 ($17)

Complex and heavy handed bouquet full of pencil lead, polish and even hints of tar. If the opening credits don’t tell you this is juicy …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, 2005, Cork, Full-bodied, Red, South Australia
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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, Barossa, Cork, Full-bodied, Icon, Red, South Australia
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04 Nov

Annie’s Lane Coppertrail Shiraz 2002 ($53.99)

Annie’s Lane Coppertrail Shiraz 2002 ($53.99)

A couple from drinks last Friday. A surprise in the Fosters’ package, the Coppertrail Shiraz was a particularly nice way for the department to end …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, $30 +, 2002, 2007, Clare Valley, Medium-bodied, Red, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, South Australia, White
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08 Oct

Bridgewater Mill Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2005 ($24.95)

Bridgewater Mill Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2005 ($24.95)

The sum total of one parcel shiraz, one small parcel viognier, the excellent 2005 vintage and the benefit of Petaluma experience, this is further proof …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, 2005, Adelaide Hills, Medium-bodied, Red, Screwcap, South Australia, Viognier, White
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22 Sep

Friday Drinks: Voyager Chenin Blanc 2007 and Rosemount Show Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004 (both $20)

Friday Drinks: Voyager Chenin Blanc 2007 and Rosemount Show Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004 (both $20)

Another week at the office, another excuse to open a couple of wines for the department to enjoy and me to have a look at. …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, Chenin Blanc, McLaren Vale, Medium-bodied, Red, South Australia, White
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20 Sep

Everyday Gourmet (plus a review of the ‘06 d’Arenberg Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier)

Everyday Gourmet (plus a review of the ‘06 d’Arenberg Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier)

Growing up, the mentality was that having a nice meal was always reserved for “special occasions”, things like birthdays, graduation, Chinese New Year and the …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, Food, McLaren Vale, Medium-bodied, Red, Screwcap, South Australia, Viognier, White
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17 Sep

Plantagenet Omrah Shiraz 2005 ($17.50)

Plantagenet Omrah Shiraz 2005 ($17.50)

The history of Plantagenet has long been intertwined with that of the Great Southern and Mt Barker. And now that acclaimed Margaret River John Durham …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, Best value drop, Great Southern, Medium-bodied, Sauvignon Blanc, Screwcap, Semillon, Western Australia
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