Davey Family Wines

Estate Grown McLaren Vale Shiraz

8.868 ratings
8.77 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep inky Ruby color, aromas of black and blue fruits with spice and earthy scents. On the palate flavors of plum and blackberry with smoky spice. This full-body wine had dusty tannins, ok balance, medium finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy character.

Deep inky Ruby color, aromas of black and blue fruits with spice and earthy scents. On the palate flavors of plum and blackberry with smoky spice. This full-body wine had dusty tannins, ok balance, medium finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy character.

May 10th, 2024
"Odedi"

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing black fruits with wood, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf, dark chocolates, coffee, earth, vegetables and black pepper.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.

This 8 year old Shiraz is past its prime, but still drinkable. A little unbalanced now, and better with food.

Will pair nicely with lamb dishes.

Aged in French and American oak barrels for 14 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$25.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing black fruits with wood, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf, dark chocolates, coffee, earth, vegetables and black pepper.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.

This 8 year old Shiraz is past its prime, but still drinkable. A little unbalanced now, and better with food.

Will pair nicely with lamb dishes.

Aged in French and American oak barrels for 14 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$25.

Mar 9th, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

Dark Ruby with aromas of dark fruit and spice. The palate shows blackberry and plum with spice and firm tannins, slightly acidic. The wine is full bodied with a short sweet spice finish, with back of the throat alcohol warming. A bit off! Tasting Sample!

Dark Ruby with aromas of dark fruit and spice. The palate shows blackberry and plum with spice and firm tannins, slightly acidic. The wine is full bodied with a short sweet spice finish, with back of the throat alcohol warming. A bit off! Tasting Sample!

Feb 16th, 2020
Matt Trader

I am really digging the wines John and Kym Davey are producing. Sustainability is their focus, from a 350 acre estate purchased by their grandfather in 1959. They show immense value and showcase their terrior in every layer. Velvet textured, and richly flavored full bodied wine - blackberry jam, charred meat, melted dark chocolate, vanilla bean, and cracked peppercorn mix are the star flavors of the show. Let it breathe for 1-2 hours, and it opens like a rose.

I am really digging the wines John and Kym Davey are producing. Sustainability is their focus, from a 350 acre estate purchased by their grandfather in 1959. They show immense value and showcase their terrior in every layer. Velvet textured, and richly flavored full bodied wine - blackberry jam, charred meat, melted dark chocolate, vanilla bean, and cracked peppercorn mix are the star flavors of the show. Let it breathe for 1-2 hours, and it opens like a rose.

1 person found it helpfulJan 8th, 2018
Ron R
9.1

Very strong showing. Very impressive for $20.

Very strong showing. Very impressive for $20.

1 person found it helpfulNov 8th, 2017
Jesse Pender

Assistant Winemaker Delicato Family Vineyards

8.9

Campfire and smoked meats. Medium plus tannins with velvety mouth feel.

Campfire and smoked meats. Medium plus tannins with velvety mouth feel.

Jun 2nd, 2017
Matt Trader

Estate shiraz from the Davey Family at the Shingleback winery. 94 pts James Haliday, and I almost agree with him. Great aromas of grilled peppered steak, smoked Blackberry jam, cloves, and gravel dust. The pallet is silky, bright, and not quite so jammy as other Shiraz can be. Dark black raspberries and casis, black peppercorn, dried herbs, and blueberry tart dominate the fruit of the pallet, with a medium lingering finish. For sub $20, this is a great wine. Try with woodfire roasted sirloin and roasted veggies. Yum..

Estate shiraz from the Davey Family at the Shingleback winery. 94 pts James Haliday, and I almost agree with him. Great aromas of grilled peppered steak, smoked Blackberry jam, cloves, and gravel dust. The pallet is silky, bright, and not quite so jammy as other Shiraz can be. Dark black raspberries and casis, black peppercorn, dried herbs, and blueberry tart dominate the fruit of the pallet, with a medium lingering finish. For sub $20, this is a great wine. Try with woodfire roasted sirloin and roasted veggies. Yum..

May 14th, 2017
Doggfather

Nice Aussie Shiraz

Nice Aussie Shiraz

Sep 2nd, 2024
Jessica Knickerbocker

Not down the drain, but not first bottle…

Not down the drain, but not first bottle…

Mar 26th, 2023
Beachin Wino

Disappointing finish…..

Disappointing finish…..

Jan 29th, 2023