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Ben O'Connor

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Heathcote Winery

Cravens Place Heatcote Shiraz 2023

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Ben O'Connor

Ben O'Connor

9.0

Very smooth with just a subtle kick at the end. Blackcurrants notes with more berry on the palate. Solid drink. — 2 months ago

Riddoch

E.K. Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Ben O'Connor

Ben O'Connor

8.7

We went a bit hard on the Shiraz for bottle number two. Not bad, but needs some breathing. — a year ago

Lachlan Miles
with Lachlan

Peregrine Ridge

Heathcote Shiraz

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Ben O'Connor

Ben O'Connor

10

Amazing example of both Aussie Shiraz AND sparkling. Full of flavour without the unnecessary spice. — 2 years ago

Campbells

Bobbie Burns Shiraz 2021

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Ben O'Connor

Ben O'Connor

6.5

Definitely hitting the ‘subtle’ in oak. More typical Shiraz (not my normal fare) than I’d hope for. — 9 months ago

Vasarelli

Vasarelli Family Reserve Shiraz 2013

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Ben O'Connor

Ben O'Connor

8.6

Good. Not a bad drop. Needs some air before consumption. — a year ago

Lachlan Miles
with Lachlan

Peregrine Ridge

Heathcote Shiraz 2014

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Ben O'Connor

Ben O'Connor

9.5

Delicious earthy, Oakey finish to an otherwise rich taste. Excellent demonstration of how Shiraz can be full of flavour without the sting. — 2 years ago

Saltram

Pepperjack Porterhouse Graded Shiraz

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Ben O'Connor

Ben O'Connor

8.5

Look, this is “not bad” in terms of wine - but actually quite good in terms of a Shiraz. Far less spice than I am used to (thank God), but still a little stronger than I like. — 6 years ago

Stonyfell

Special Bin Release Cabernet Shiraz Blend 2013

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Ben O'Connor

Ben O'Connor

8.7

Much fruitier than I had anticipated and I’m happy for it. Delicious, easy drinking but otherwise un-complex. — a year ago

Lachlan Miles
with Lachlan

Gallows Wine Co.

The Gallows Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Ben O'Connor

Ben O'Connor

9.0

Solid drop. Just enough woody notes to be delicious. Very much hitting the mixed herb notes as advertised. — a year ago

Lachlan Miles
with Lachlan

Devil's Corner

Tasmania Pinot Noir

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Ben O'Connor

Ben O'Connor

8.5

Ben had this 4 years ago