S.C. Pannell

Adelaide HIlls Syrah 2013

9.5

The 2014 Jimmy Watson Trophy winner. 30% whole bunch ferment; 2-3% Viognier co-fermented. The winemaker, Steve Pannell is highly awarded in Australia and made the following comment, “Wonderful now but I’ll be keeping a few bottles for a celebration in 2026 and suggest you do the same. “ Written on 17/11/23. This wine was intense in flavour without being too big. Black plum, spice and liquorice. Have the last one in 2030+ if I have the willpower. — 7 days ago

Jamie, Tom and 14 others liked this

Seven Hills Winery

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Rick Wolfen

9.2

Better the second night. — 6 years ago

Matt and David liked this

Canoe Ridge Vineyard

The Expedition Horse Heaven Hills Red Blend 2016

Kevin S

8.9

Nice blackberry, vanilla and soft tannins. Fruit flavors are present and nicely balanced. Paired well with the cast iron bavette. — 6 years ago

Unico Zelo

Adelaide Hills Nero d'Avola

Irene Anderson

9.9

Delicious, fruity, not too sweet, love it. — 7 years ago

The Seventy Five Wine Company

The Sum Red Blend 2016

Ryan Vento

9.0

Not exactly my style but it’s done well, so it’s good. Actually ended up enjoying this more than 75’s Cab. — 7 years ago

with Krystal

Krystal, Paul and 14 others liked this

BK Wines

Skin n' Bones Single Vineyard Lenswood Pinot Noir 2018

October Cleveland

9.2

Tomato nose, forest floor, my kinda boy. — 7 years ago

Bob liked this

Ochota Barrels

The Price of Silence Gamay

Galen Hasler

9.0

Needed 3 hrs. Great — 8 years ago

Black Hills Estate Winery

Nota Bene Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

Brian

9.3

Incredible aged Nota Bene, August 15, 2026 — a month ago

d'Arenberg

The Galvo Garage McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills Red Blend 2021

Christian B

9.1

Really tasty. Small bite at the end of the sip. — a year ago

Lucy Margaux Vineyards

Wildman Blanc Adelaide Hills White Blend 2020

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.4

I reckon this is my favourite label from him
Curious to see how it stabilises in 6 months or a year — 6 years ago

Daniel P., Severn and 11 others liked this

Sidewood Estate

Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2018

Simon Gilligan

9.3

A nice mix of black/blue/red fruits, lightly spiced, Medium to full bodied, feels like a bit of whole bunch (?) nicely dry savoury finish, tannic, crisp acidity. 93 as I thoroughly enjoyed sitting at their new cellar door with the afternoon sun filtering through the gums. — 7 years ago

Scott, Bob and 1 other liked this

Simon Gilligan

@Bob McDonald it was ok! surprisingly easier than I thought (same went for my partner Niki). I think it took about 2 weeks to really feel the difference, at which point yes, sleep was better, starting the week felt better (we do drink more fri/sat/sun), all in all a good break that also saved us some money :) However … having a nice glass of wine is a real pleasure both in the taste aspect, but also the social/shared experience angle. Also a good reminder of how much drinking is baked into our society (with both good and bad ramifications). Coming out of it, as mainly a red drinker, I’m also seeking out more medium bodied styles vs the bigger reds I have probably leaned to in the past - sort of a taste re-alignment.

Scott Rowe

@Simon Gilligan welcome to The Hills.
Enjoy the slower lifestyle up here.
It’ll add years to your life.
Catch me on the Shaw + Smith table at the next Hills Wine Show. Cheers 🥂

Simon Gilligan

@Scott Rowe Thanks! Already enjoying more green and hearing the kookaburras:) And thanks for the tip, just signed up to the mailing list at adelaidehillswine.com.au so will seek you out 👍

Lucy Margaux Vineyards

Wildman Pinot Noir

Carly

9.0

12/19 Vernick din lovie #applewatch — 8 years ago

Shaw and Smith

Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2017

Scott Rowe

9.2

Tooo smashable but at the same time easy to savour the endless red fruit spectrum. — 8 years ago

David, Bob and 4 others liked this

Shaw and Smith

Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2016

Jan de Weerd

9.0

We had the battle of the Shiraz at our family gathering over Christmas. A Shiraz from South Australia and South Africa. Both 2016. This Shiraz, despite from the Adelaide Hills where I think it is a little cooler, was very rich, very bold and broad and a slight jammy note on the edge perhaps. People liked it, but all the votes when for the Shiraz of Cederberg from South Africa. Fun!!! — 9 months ago

with Tammy

Tammy, Tom and 7 others liked this

L'Ecole No. 41

Perigee Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Miles Perry

9.2

A really good red blend. Rich, fruity Cabernet forward wine with a great finish. — 6 years ago

Shaw and Smith

Balhannah Vineyard Shiraz 2017

Scott Rowe

9.3

Imminent release. due for September.
Watch the shelves as you won’t be disappointed. — 6 years ago

David, Bob and 5 others liked this

Ochota Barrels

i am the owl Syrah 2018

Michael Miller

9.1

Smooth and elegant. Acidic w mineral and white pepper notes w just a touch of Brett. I imagine this is what Syrah tasted like 100 years ago. 😊🙏🍷 — 7 years ago

The Lane Vineyard

Block 14 Basket Press Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2016

Lindsay Corrigan

8.9

Full Strawberry nose with white pepper. Taste juicy red berry front settles down to a wash blueberry. Then at back of mouth intensity starts with flavour of roasted red peppers done over oak coals and finish cleanse of eucalyptus.🍷 — 7 years ago

Ochota Barrels

a forest Pinot Noir

Nicky Sampogna

9.5

F u g a z i — 8 years ago

Lucy Margaux Vineyards

Domaine Lucci Noir de Florette Red Blend 2017

Berg

9.4

This is fantastic, pure fresh natty wine. Like susucaru made of pinot. Glorious and without SO2 of course, so just drink it, not a long term ager, and so good now. Just got this in the mail today and Pobega'd it. — 8 years ago

Carla, Tom and 3 others liked this