Australia
There is a lot of wine and a lot of variety in Australia. Perhaps the classic Australian red wine is Shiraz or Shiraz Cabernet, but there is a lot more to it than that. Unencumbered by tradition or too much legality, inquisitive wine makers find new varieties to grow and new places to grow old varieties. Even the Aussie Shiraz is being re-christened as Syrah by wine makers keen to embrace a more subtle style.
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2017 BAAN SHIRAZ Salomon Finniss River Estate
Finiss River South Australia Australia 14.5% Red
Shiraz.
An Aussie Shiraz crafted in South Australia by Bert Salomon who, when not sunning it up in the Southern Hemisphere, makes delightful Austrian Grüner Veltliner and Riesling in the Kremstal in Austria. This is Aussie...(read more)
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2018 PENINSULA Estate Pinot Noir Crittenden Estate
Mornington Peninsula Victoria Australia 13.5% Red
Pinot Noir. Vegetarian, Vegan
This wine walks the middle ground between being fruit driven and more complex and structured. Each of the contributing clones, 114, 115 and MV6; bring a unique character to the wine. Ideal ripening conditions and minimal...(read more)
Winemaker's notes
2015 SHIRAZ Sunbury The Hairy Arm
Victoria Australia 14.5% Red
Shiraz.
This is a fresher iteration of the Aussie style, still with lovely mouthfilling fruitiness, plums and blackberries, but more supple, pliant and textured. A delicious medium weight, berry filled delight that will please t...(read more)
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2016 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Dark Pearl Fleurieu Salomon Estate
South Australia Australia 14.5% Red
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
This is a little weedy, yet the cabernet delivers nice, fresh fruit and citrus undertones. Full body, but not too exaggerated with tannins. Drink now. Screw cap.
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2017 WILDFLOWER Syrah V Salomon Estate
Finiss River South Australia Australia 14.5% Red
Syrah, Viognier.
In 2017 this Côte-Rôtie blend from our favourite Austrians in Australia is really singing. 95% Syrah, barrel-aged for 20 months in 300L hogsheads (mostly French). This is deep and satisfying but surprises wit...(read more)
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2017 ONE BLOCK 'Yellingbo' Yarra Valley Syrah
Yarra Valley Victoria Australia 13.5% Red
Syrah.
Definitely 'Syrah' rather than Shiraz in style terms and very Yarra, cool and taut with generous juicy dark fruit, lots of volume and a silky feel, all with an undercurrent of tension and energy from whole bunch fermenta...(read more)
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2016 SHIRAZ Sea Eagle Vineyard Salomon Estate
Fleurieu Peninsula South Australia Australia Red
Shiraz.
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2013 ALTTUS Salomon Estate
Finiss River South Australia Australia 14.5% Red
Syrah, Viognier.
Tasted blind. Deep purplish crimson. Round, fresh and lively. Very opulent but not heavy. Slightly salty and reminiscent of treacle toffee. Great balance. Powerful and long but not an aggressive blockbuster.
Jancis Robinson OBE MWORDER
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