Eden Valley, Barossa

John Duval Wines

Entity Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

A perfect balance between oak and fruit (blackberry) from this Barossa Shiraz. Great winemaking from John Duval who has quite the CV. John was Chief Winemaker at Penfolds from 1986 until 2002 being only the 3rd custodian of Penfolds Grange after Max Schubert (creator of Grange) and Don Ditter. In 2020 this wine received Shiraz of the Year and 99 points from the James Halliday Wine Companion. The product of old vines in the Barossa. Luscious but in balance and overall - delicious. — 6 days ago

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Somm David T

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John is a very nice guy and an excellent Winemaker. Tasted with him at Taste of Barossa in 2018.

First Drop Wines

Mother's Milk Shiraz

Vibrant red fruit, bold tannins, peppery. — 2 months ago

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Penfolds

RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015

Wow, this wine has a lot of oak. Spiced French oak that doesn’t quite allow you to taste more. Surprising after 10 years. It did get a little better after an hour of decanting. But had expected more from a high-end Penfolds wine. — 3 months ago

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John Duval Wines

Plexus Shiraz Blend 2021

This Aussie GSM was much richer than most Rhône wines that I’ve enjoyed - more red fruit and compote. Enjoyable albeit not overly complex. — 3 days ago

Kaesler

Old Bastard Barossa Valley Shiraz

Impenetrable black, oozing intensity. Rich nose of dark fruits and plum pudding. Blew my palate away on first sip. Massive intensity. Settled down with time and near the end showed lots of rich spice and more plum pudding richness. — a month ago

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Bond

St. Eden Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

Very pleasant, maybe needs a few more years — 2 months ago

Glaetzer

Amon-Ra Barossa Valley Unfiltered Shiraz 2010

See previous Delectable note from August 2024. A rich deep Ruby in colour. Traces of vanilla oak (coconut oak has toned down since initial tasting). Ripe red and black (plum) fruits. On the palate rich, intense and full bodied - sweet blackberry with hints of aniseed. As I said in the previous note, wines like this show the Barossa at its best. Will drink well through to the end of the 2020’s. — 3 months ago

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David White

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@Bob McDonald Ben Glaetzer makes fabulous wines 👍
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@David White Totally agree David.

Penfolds

RWT BIN 798 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

Incredible wine! Deep purple color- almost inky. Aroma of blackberries, cassis, vanilla and violets. Black fruit on the palate, plum, baking spices with a lovely finish.

🏅96 Points - Wine Spectator
🏅95 Points - Wine Advocate
— 22 days ago

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Torbreck Vintners

The Steading Barossa Valley Grenache Blend 2022

Full of dark fruit and acid to keep it fresh. A touch disjointed so it needs a few years to integrate. — a month ago

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Peter Lehmann

Stonewell Barossa Shiraz 2010

Red and black fruits - a savoury plum character - also a note of creosote and tar. A lovely medium to full bodied palate - reeks of old vine Barossa Shiraz. Drinks well now but will easily last until 2030. Malcolm Stopp is the Brand Ambassador for Peter Lehmann and his comments are worth repeating, particularly the last sentence, “The bouquet beautifully incorporates dark briary fruits, chocolate and a touch of aniseed, whilst the finish is firm yet finely grained. A wine of great dignity that will continue to improve with still many years of careful cellaring. If you don’t like this wine there’s bugger all we can do……!!! — 2 months ago

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Sounds awesome!