Bob McDonald

9.1

See previous note in June 2023 where I questioned the ripeness of the fruit. This has the trademark spice and pepper. Very little fruit, more savoury characters. From one of Australia’s leading cool climate wineries. As Jancis said, “a real sense of place “ - in this case the Macedon Ranges just north of Tullamarine Airport. Very different to SA Shiraz. Just medium bodied - a leathery note with balanced tannins. As in previous note a touch of astringency at the finish. — 8 months ago

Patrice Renaudin

9.4

Although 2011 was badly rated in Australia, this is great. Lovely balance of fruit, oak and minerals. It's not burgundy but a great and affordable Aussie chard! — 10 years ago

Daniel P

9.0

Lush and rich. Black and red fruits with a powdery finish. — 9 years ago

Paul Kaan

Winemaker/Blogger FilthyGoodVino.com

9.0

Second bracket of Cool Climate Shiraz! 2013 Luke Lambert Syrah intriguing texture and complex flavour profile, best value wine of the Day at $33. Well worth experimenting with a couple over time. Not the cheapest or most expensive just best bang for buck. Warramate also good value for $20 restrained, fun, nothing cerebral, great daily drinking $20. Craiglee a solid wine that felt a bit lost in the line up. Lacking the extra dimension. #Wine #FilthyGoodVino #Shiraz #CoolClimate #VictorianWine — 10 years ago

Matt D

9.5

This is great. Pairs well with a cheese plate. Bold notes but subtle enough to have by itself — 9 years ago

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Bob McDonald

9.3

A challenging vintage in Oz except for the Hunter Valley and WA with plenty of rain around harvest. However this wine won one of the most coveted trophies on the Oz Show Circuit - the Jimmy Watson trophy for Best one year old dry red at the Melbourne RNA. Very Northern Rhone with white pepper and spice. Like a junior Mt Langhi or a Craiglee. Enough mid palate fruit for the complete package. 17.5. Tasted a 2nd bottle 7/9/15. Tasting notes as above. I love this style of wine. — 10 years ago