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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2021 BUGALUGS Barossa Grenache Tim Smith Wines
Barossa Valley South Australia Australia 14.5% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache.
A joyous wine from Tim that is all about purity of fruit as there isn't any oak used here at all. From vines averaging 75 years of age the bright succulent juicy intensity of the fruit is completely disarming and delicio...(read more)
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2022 BUGALUGS Barossa Grenache Tim Smith Wines
Barossa Valley South Australia Australia 14.5% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache.
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2022 BUGALUGS Barossa Shiraz Tim Smith Wines
Barossa Valley South Australia Australia 14.5% Red
Shiraz.
Tim's Bugalug Shiraz is always such a cracker of a wine. Richly endowed with gorgeous blackberry and dark mint chocolate, Tim manages to strike a beautiful balance between flavour intensity and delicious freshness.
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2022 BAROSSA GRENACHE Tim Smith Wines
Barossa Valley South Australia Australia 14.5% Red
Grenache.
I liked this so much I considered not sharing with my guests! This is Tim's more grown up Grenache, he doesn't like the comparisons, but this is very much in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape mould. Sourced from 80+ year old...(read more)
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2021 BAROSSA SHIRAZ Tim Smith Wines
Barossa Valley South Australia Australia 14.5% Red
Shiraz.
Tim's eponymous Shiraz is fuller and has more grunt than his Bugalugs, but that doesn't mean it is an unwieldy beast. Layered with blackberry, dark mint chocolate, plum and spice, it has a sleekness and delicious flow. R...(read more)
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2021 ONE BLOCK 'Yellingbo' Yarra Valley Syrah
Yarra Valley Victoria Australia 13% Red
Syrah.
The 2021 Syrah ‘Yellingbo’ is wonderfully perfumed, with beautiful elegant structure. So pretty, this latest release is lighter bodied than the 2019 at this early stage, however, Jayden feels it will gain some power and...(read more)
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2018 SHIRAZ Sea Eagle Vineyard Salomon Estate
Fleurieu Peninsula South Australia Australia 14.5% Red
Shiraz.
LOCATION: Around Finniss River, the sweltering midday heat is balanced by cooling afternoon winds. The nearby Southern Ocean sends cold air into the country every night and thus contributes significantly to the aroma for...(read more)
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2021 ONE BLOCK Gembrook Pinot Noir
Yarra Valley Victoria Australia 12.5% Red
Pinot Noir.
Pale ruby. Lively and fresh even if without intense character. Almost spritzig! Some rhubarb flavour. 12.5%
Jancis Robinson OBE MW
2019 THE LANTERN Pinot Noir La Maison de Ong
Yarra Valley Victoria Australia 13.5% Red
Pinot Noir.
Another absolute gem from Jayden, from the cool upper Yarra, scented and deep with some sinew, earthy wild strawberries, cherries and gently spicy damson. On the palate the tannins are sleek and pure, deeply fruited, spi...(read more)
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2018 THE HERMIT Syrah Yarra Valley Jayden Ong
Yarra Valley Victoria Australia 13.5% Red
Syrah.
Great Syrah nose. 'Rhoney' for sure as it jumps out of the glass. A gorgeous fine line of saline savour. Palate is more supple and open. Well-ripened small black berries. Nice lift and flow. Touch of spicy grip on the fi...(read more)
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