Shiraz Blend
Loomwine
The Black Pig Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017
Deep dark Ruby in colour - almost black. Ripe dark plum flesh and skins on nose and palate - sweet fruit and chocolate. A mouthful of flavour if not a bit simple. McLaren Vale does these big rich Shirazes well. A crowd pleaser with excellent QPR - a gift from my brother in law. — 23 days ago
Le Mistral (USA)
Single Vineyard Monterey County Joseph's Blend 2017
Fantastic bottle, paired well with Grilled Pork Loin & Chili Sauce…. Many complex flavors… the Grenache pulled off the greatness — 9 days ago
Jam Jar
Sweet Shiraz 2020
Clonakilla
Canberra District Shiraz Viognier 2002
From Magnum and shared with elder brother and sister and their spouses. We had a magnum of the 2001, 414 weeks ago on Delectable and it was a “Wow” wine giving it 96 points. This 2002, 8 years later was unfortunately a little underwhelming. This Cuvée is a good example of an excellent wine which can be cellared too long. Back in the day I had many 750ml bottles of the 2002 which were all excellent. I thought being in magnum would carry the day for the 20 years of cellar time but it was all a bit tired. It was still spicy and savoury but the red fruits had dried out largely. Luckily the family enjoyed it but I was happy to drink this when we did. — 5 days ago
Kirabo Private Cellar
Le Roux Vineyards Shiraz 2019
Wonderfully fruity shiraz, with the pepper understated and a long full flavoured finish.
Slight tannins show that it can mature.
Tasting notes mention the unlikely presence of aniseed. That comes out in the finish — a day ago
Chris Haywood
Thin but tight tannin seal, concentrated layered red and black fruits. Eben can do no wrong, its a crowd pleaser. It's a blend so perhaps less daring than some of his others. — 9 days ago