Category Archives: Shiraz
2020 Pig in the House Organic Shiraz
This may sound a bit odd, but when I opened this wine, poured it, smelt it and then tasted it, the first thing that came to mind (with a grin on my face) was, gee this is a cheeky little … Continue reading
2019 Castle Rock Estate Shiraz & Pinot Noir Releases
I decided to do some research on Rob Diletti to find out if he had any pastimes. When I googled him, plenty of good information came up; twice being a finalist in the Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine Winemaker of the … Continue reading
2019 Serere Wines Beechworth Syrah
What a delightful wine. Just delightful! I realise this sounds odd, but it was more like I was meeting this wine and getting to know it rather than just tasting it. I feel this wine has been so well ‘parented’ … Continue reading
Shanahans Wines 2019 Barossa Valley Shiraz Releases
One time, as part of my job, I had to do some door knocks (no, I’m not a Seventh Day Adventist or Mormon). There was an address in the street that was a group of 10 stand-alone units all of … Continue reading
2019 Glen Garvald (by Levantine Hill) Shiraz Marsanne
Now, I would have thought that, if the blended variety of a wine was as little as 1% it would not need to be included on the label. However, when that 1% adds to the sum of the whole of … Continue reading
Brand & Sons Coonawarra Untold Range
Have you ever played poker? Did you know one of the most prized hands you could be dealt is four of a kind? Speaking of four of a kind, have you ever looked closely at the four Kings in a … Continue reading
2014 Brand & Sons CBD Coonawarra Single Vineyard Shiraz
Most people would know the term CBD as an acronym for the Central Business District of a capital city. If you have ever been in the CBD, you would know it is a hive of activity pretty much from dawn … Continue reading
2017 Huntington Estate Tim Stevens Signature Shiraz
I was listening to a podcast recently of the world’s first female roadie, Aussie Tana Douglas. Fascinating lady. She spent time with many famous bands and musicians but what stuck in my head was when she spoke about AC/DC, but … Continue reading
2020 Glen Garvald (by Levantine Hill) Rosé
What a terrific Rosé! Loved it! Buy some! Simple as that. End of review. Okay, so, I probably should expand on this a little to explain why I was so taken by it, and it wasn’t just me. Everyone I … Continue reading
2018 Huntington Estate Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
I’m pretty sure I have mentioned before that these two varieties make for the perfect couple. They just seem to get on so well together. I know they are not exclusive because both have engaged in ensembles with other varieties … Continue reading
Words from a Wine Glass 