Stepping back in with 12 of the better Shiraz of September 2025
And we're back. After a month where life and other projects filled up every other waking hour, I've finally got a few quieter nights to devote to this website. It’s probably …
And we're back. After a month where life and other projects filled up every other waking hour, I've finally got a few quieter nights to devote to this website. It’s probably …
Now that we've got yesterday's dive into a few wines that didn't float my boat this February, let's look at some good drinks. The pleasure zone. In particular, for this …
Not all wines can be great. Plenty are just ok drinks. And some are just bad. Here then is a selection of wines that almost made it over the past few …
Not all wines can be great. Plenty are just ok drinks. And some are just bad… Here’s a selection of wines that almost made it in July 2019. I like plenty …
Not all wines can be great. In fact plenty are just ok drinks. And some are just bad... Here's a selection of wines that didn't quite excite me in May. Several …
It's 3 days late I know, but here are a few wines that almost hit the mark this month. Some are just good, simple drinks. Others are genuinely average to …
Penfolds Collection 2014: The Bins So it begins... As slated back in June, Treasury Wines are officially bringing the release date of the Penfolds Bin Series and the Icon & Luxury Collection …
Tenefeate Creek Merlot 2009 (Adelaide, SA)14.5% Screwcap, $25 Source from up near One Tree Hill on the border between the Barossa, Adelaide Plains and Adelaide Hills. Quite a history of winemaking …
Tenefeate Creek Black Top Creek 2009 (Adelaide, SA) 14.5%, Screwcap, $30 Source: Sample www.tcw.com.au The region here is noted as 'One Tree Hill', which isn't an official wine Australian wine region in the scheme …
Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Viognier 2012 (Adelaide) 12.5%, Source, $16.50www.wirrawirra.com Viognier's a good twist for this blend. Should add texture. This doesn't show it though. Clean, crisp and very fresh …
Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot 2011 (Adelaide, SA) 14.5%, Screwcap, $16.50Source: Samplewww.wirrawirra.com Two interesting things to note about this wine. Firstly, the bottle - it's light. Thoughtful. The regional …
Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz 2004 Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz 2004 (Adelaide, SA) $75ish, Cork, 13.8% Source: Cellar www.penfolds.com I quite like Magill Estate (the wine that is). It's always (or at least over the last …
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