Bob McDonald

9.5

Magpie Hill is the Reserve range from Dukes which is in the Porongurups, a sub district in the Great South of West Australia. The stony poor granitic soils giving concentrated wines. This producer possibly better known for its outstanding Rieslings has kicked a goal with this beautiful Shiraz. This has a very deep Ruby colour with a purple tinge. Smoky oak and mocha with ripe fruit - 14.5% ABV. Concentrated. Full bodied but not heavy- soft fine tannins. Made by the talented Rob Diletti who is their neighbour from his winery Castle Rock. Great value. Had another bottle 41 weeks later on 13th September 2026. Love the peppery cool climate style. — 10 months ago

Jon Hanlon

9.0

Dinner at Duke's huntington beach. Fruity pineapple on the nose, balanced on the mouth with a super long finish. — 8 years ago

Skip Smyser

9.2

Just released and incredibly floral fragrance. Wine list's are not priorities with beach front restaurants, but Duke's at least made a modest effort. — 9 years ago

Mo Cherry

9.4

Celebrating Duke's victory! #latepost — 11 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

Bought at the Cellar door in 2020 and although this is made as a drink now style it was still holding up nicely in its 6th year when we drank it a few days ago. Bright pink in colour - unusually for a Rose this is a Cabernet Shiraz blend. Stewed red fruits - cherries and strawberries. Enjoyable unfussy drinking. — 10 months ago

Melodie McGeoch

8.9

2013 vintage — 6 years ago

with Steven

Jeremy Shafer

9.8

Enjoyed 2 bottles at Duke's La Jolla, Sat. night of Mother's Day weekend. — 7 years ago

Adam Baker

9.1

Blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, spice in the middle. I believe the first time I've had Mencia. It's good. Medium mouthfeel, some pleasant tannins; dry. If it stays balanced it could age a few more years. Good alone or with food (meatballs in red sauce with onion on a sandwich with provolone and Duke's mayo). — 9 years ago

with Elissa

Nick Gaskin

9.0

This is actually a really interesting wine, it's a supplier sample and I dare say we will be selling this very soon.

It's the 2013 Duke's Magpie Hill Reserve Sparkling Riesling, yes, Riesling. The nose is an initial burnt toast with a clear secondary of Maple Syrup, whaaat? The palate is acidic and very citrusy so it doesn't follow the nose, but I really like it. The finish is short, sharp and acidic, this would go so well as a refreshing finish to a Friday! 😜 — 11 years ago

Doug Powers

9.2

Red berry, faint herbal and peppery aromas as well, similar flavors, somewhat northern Rhône-like, nice balance, medium-long finish, very good. — 3 years ago

with Jim and Monique

Bob McDonald

9.3

Sparkling Shiraz is a tradition in Australia on Christmas Day. Bought this at Dukes Cellar Door 2 days ago. Very different to Barossa Sparkling like Rockford Black which, while good is much sweeter. This was savoury earthy and minerally - quite dark in colour. A great accompaniment to Turkey and Ham. — 7 years ago

Jeremy Pollard

8.9

Bright citrus with delicacy and precision. Finishes clean. The nose is somewhat restrained but pretty. Nice riesling. — 9 years ago

with David

Evan Pasquali

9.0

Duke's Grill in Hawaii — 11 years ago

Andrew Lapp

9.1

Good reasonably priced Viognier, similar to a lighter Chardonnay. Had at Duke's in Malibu with fish. B — 13 years ago