Western Australia, Australia

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2013

A pale lemon yellow in colour - quite youthful looking for a 12 year old Chardonnay. Aromatics of white peach - mealy and nutty notes, still with a nice acid cut at the finish. Drinking at its peak. Fuller than some Marg River Chardonnays I’ve had lately like Xanadu and Fraser Gallop. I have had richer Art Series Chardonnays but personally I love the balance in this. — a day ago

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Rob Brobst III

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@Bob McDonald wow that looks like an amazing bottle of aged Chardonnay
Bob McDonald

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@Rob Brobst III Always a quality bottle of Chardonnay Rob. Varies between medium bodied to medium/full bodied but built to last 10+ years.

d'Arenberg

The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008

An excellent full bodied Shiraz from a warm year in McLaren Vale and South Australia in general. Red and black fruits with a tarry creosote note as in previous notes. Rich and flavoursome on the full bodied palate but not heavy - very well done. The Dead Arm is the top red cuvée from d’Arenberg. Drinking at its peak. — 23 days ago

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Doug Powers

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@Bob McDonald, I’ve always LOVED the name of this wine — Dead Arm Shiraz!! Cheers!
Somm David T

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One of my very first appreciations of Shiraz.

Penfolds

Bin 389 South Australia Cabernet Shiraz 2010

Dense dark crimson - almost black in colour. Red and black fruits, choc/mocha; and wild mint. An inner core of strength, concentration and intensity. The following night - Blackberry, rich, ripe fruits. A powerful 389 which will live for decades. My first of 11. Destined for greatness. 100% American Oak. 51% Cabernet Sauvignon; 49% Shiraz. — 7 days ago

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Torbreck Vintners

The Steading Barossa Valley Grenache Blend 2020

Blend of Grenache (65%), Shiraz (20%) and Mataro (15%). Bright garnet color with a ruby core. Aromas of red berries, dried violets, dried earth and cedar. Complex flavors of dried cherries and raspberries, red currants, black tea, Asian spices, black olives and tobacco. Long lasting savory and tangy finish. Silky texture, well balanced acidity and nicely integrated soft tannins. — 21 days ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Ray Vanderhoff Possibly my favourite Torbreck cuvée particularly from a QPR point of view.
Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

@Bob McDonald First time for me. Outstanding wine. I will certainly purchase this one again and looking forward to trying additional Torbreck wines.

Penfolds

Grange Hermitage Bin 95 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Toooooooo Young! — 24 days ago

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Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Deep dark brooding wine. Packs some heat but remains balanced and long. Dark fruit, high alcohol but it works in the structure. I loved this wine and will seek out more as this was a one off bottle. — 11 days ago

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Grange Bin 95 Shiraz 2017

Выпито 03.05.25 у Савваса дома. Это просто шедевр. Шикарный шираз 2016 года. — 2 days ago

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Koonunga Hill South Australia Shiraz Cabernet 2020

" A full-bodied wine shows ripe dark fruit aromas, voluminous richness and plentiful tannins." — 19 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. — 20 days ago