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All Posts Tagged ‘Shiraz’

Robert Stein, Shiraz Viognier 2017, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia, Wine CasualRobert Stein, Shiraz Viognier 2017, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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June 5, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Robert Stein Shiraz Viognier 2017 – A Jubilant Red Blend

Robert Stein, Shiraz Viognier 2017, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: When people think of shiraz, they often think of an overpowering wine; this wine shows that subtlety exists in Australian wine making.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, CabShiraz 2011, Sol y Sombra and Parenti Vineyards, North Coast, California, Wine Casual
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May 5, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, CabShiraz 2011 – Yummy, Delicious & Special

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, CabShiraz 2011, Sol y Sombra and Parenti Vineyards, North Coast, California

Tasting Note: This cabernet-shiraz blend soothes your palate in a reserved, elegant style purposefully withholding the flaunting of its obvious strength.[Read more]

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De Beaurepaire, Leopold Shiraz Viognier 2016, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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March 14, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

De Beaurepaire Leopold Shiraz Viognier 2016 – Fulsome & Aromatic

De Beaurepaire, Leopold Shiraz Viognier 2016, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A shiraz-viognier blend with lovely aromatics and silky, medium-plus tannin that is fulsome and aromatic.[Read more]

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Logan, Ridge of Tears Shiraz 2018, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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March 5, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Logan Ridge of Tears Shiraz 2018 – A Vivid Shiraz with Balance

Logan, Ridge of Tears Shiraz 2018, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A shiraz with concentration and body and yet is gentle enough to pair with white meats.[Read more]

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Moothi Estate, Moothi Dreams Special Reserve Block 1 Fortified Shiraz 2018, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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March 3, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Moothi Estate Moothi Dreams Special Reserve Block 1 Fortified Shiraz 2018 – Fruit and a Nice Peppery Character

Moothi Estate, Moothi Dreams Special Reserve Block 1 Fortified Shiraz 2018, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A fortified shiraz to finish your meal with that has a nice peppery character to it that traditional Port is lacking.[Read more]

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Moothi Estate, Moothi Rocks Shiraz Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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March 2, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Moothi Estate Moothi Rocks Shiraz Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – A Versatile Red Blend with Hair on its Chest

Moothi Estate, Moothi Rocks Shiraz Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A versatile red blend with hair on its chest and a fit, slender, ectomorphic body build to match.[Read more]

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Hollydene, Shiraz Tempranillo 2015, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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February 19, 2020
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Hollydene Shiraz Tempranillo 2015 – A Red Blend with Hints of Raisin on the Midpalate

Hollydene, Shiraz Tempranillo 2015, Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A shiraz-tempranillo blend that has hints of raisin on the midpalate along with well-integrated red fruit.[Read more]

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Tyrrell’s, Winemaker’s Selection Vat 9 Shiraz 2014, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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February 18, 2020
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Tyrrell’s Winemaker’s Selection Vat 9 Shiraz 2014 – Typifies Hunter Valley Restraint with Flavorsome Results

Tyrrell’s, Winemaker’s Selection Vat 9 Shiraz 2014, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A shiraz that typifies Hunter Valley restraint resulting in an elegant and flavorsome wine that isn’t overpowering as some Australian-shirazs can be.[Read more]

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Angove Family Winemakers, Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2010, McLaren Vale, Australia, Wine Casual
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February 13, 2020
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Angove Family Winemakers Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2010 – Shows Ageability of Australian GSM Blends

Angove Family Winemakers, Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2010, McLaren Vale, Australia

Tasting Note: A GSM with elegant tannin integration paired with just-ripened fruit and a dose of winemaking restraint.[Read more]

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Angove Family Winemakers, Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2018, McLaren Vale, Australia, Wine Casual
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February 12, 2020
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Angove Family Winemakers Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2018 – A GSM for Mixed Company

Angove Family Winemakers, Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2018, McLaren Vale, Australia

Tasting Note: A GSM blend you could open and share with mixed company, and it would easily satisfy both the wine connoisseur and wine amateur at your table.[Read more]

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