Vale D'algares

Ochota Barrels

The Fugazi Vineyard Grenache 2024

The light cherry red in colour belies the intensity of the palate. Cherry and raspberry flavours - some herbal notes. The Grenache grapes from a sandy terroir in McLaren Vale - most suitable. 77 year old vines. The wine was made in a natural style - fresh and young - juicy. Interesting back story: When the Rolling Stones were touring Australia in 2014 with a gig in Adelaide, Mick Jagger plus Keith’s wife and a few others decided to visit the Adelaide Hills and had lunch there with Taras Ochota and his wife. Apparently the Stones bought all of their inventory and had a memorable stay. Sadly Taras passed away a few years ago. — a month ago

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Quinta do Vale Meão

Meandro Douro Red Blend 2020

Dark red purple. Inviting nose and medium full, fruit-forward (for a European) palate of blueberry-blackberry compote. Bright medium acidity and medium minus tannins that mostly assert back-palate. Dark and slightly bitter finish (Touriga Nacional showing). Fine example of Portuguese non-Porto red. Ready for hearty entrées like roasted beef or pork. Drink now through 2028. — a month ago

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Mitolo

Jester McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015

Ray
9.1

Very smooth and balanced — 2 months ago

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d'Arenberg

The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Ted
9.1

Cranberry with fresh herbs and lavender. Big and bold. Vino volo DTW purchase. — an hour ago

Jeni
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Pewsey Vale Vineyard

Single Vineyard Estate Eden Valley Dry Riesling

Outstanding value at $16. Good body and acidity with floral notes. — 8 days ago

Mitolo

G.A.M. McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019

Oak, ample vanilla. Black fruits. Black pepper. Dry and Spicy. Mild tannin. Elegant body. Earthy. Not so sweet chocolate. MITOLO G.A.M. Shiraz McLaren Vale 19 @6314, Felicit, 250329-250404 — 2 months ago

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Quinta do Vale Meão

Tinto Douro Touriga Nacional Blend 2018

Super velvety, light to medium body but still very plump. Very long finish. Would drink! — 10 days ago

Two Hands

Angels' Share McLaren Vale Shiraz 2032

Delicious ‘syrah’ style shitaz from McLaren Vale. Not overdone; lovely balanced structure with blueberry and plum fruit. — a month ago

Hedonist Wines

McLaren Vale Shiraz 2011

A good wine with a shabu meal at our local restaurant — 2 months ago