Category Archives: Shiraz

A Luscious Blend from Penfolds!

I love when I get a few new wines from Wine Chateau…they always have great deals on a pretty impressive array of wines.  Last week I received a few wines from them and decided to uncork a bottle of Penfolds Bin 2 … Continue reading

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Jacob’s Creek 2008 Reserve Barossa Shiraz- An Easy Everyday Sipper

Over the next week, I am going to be diving into the Jacob’s Creek brand of wines.  Jacob’s Creek began its long history in 1847 and was the first commercial vineyard planted in Australia’s Barossa Valley.  Over the years, they have grown into … Continue reading

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Mini-Review- Williamson Wines 2006 Heritage Shiraz

I knew it was going to be a good night when dinner came out of the oven.  Braised short ribs with spinach and crème fraîche…I am drooling just thinking about it.  The wine of the evening was Williamson Wines 2006 … Continue reading

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Weekend Mini-Review- 2009 Marquee Organic Shiraz/Cabernet

I am rounding out a week of organic wines with a new release from Marquee Selections.  Their 2009 Organic Shiraz/Cabernet is a single vineyard wine grown in South Australia.  The region is hot and the climate definitely shines through in this blend that … Continue reading

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Dry and Dynamic- Silver Wings Vincenzo’s Old Vine 2006 Mourvedre Shiraz

In continuing my tastings of Australian wines, I was able to enjoy a great blend from a small label sourced from Central Victoria.  Silver Wings Vincenzo’s Old Vine is a unique blend of Mourvedre and Shiraz (a combination I am seeing more of … Continue reading

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