Head High Wines

Yangarra Estate

High Sands McLaren Vale Grenache 2016

A highly awarded Grenache from McLaren Vale made by the talented Peter Fraser. Sweet red earthy fruits but not overly raspberry as Aussie Grenache often is. Has a lovely sweet smooth texture. James Halliday awarded this wine his Wine of the Year in 2020 and 99 points. Vines planted in 1946 in ancient sandy soils ideal for this Grenache. If not Australia’s best Grenache then certainly in the conversation. The main reason we drank this wine a few days ago was to remember Peter Fraser who sadly passed away unexpectedly in a tragic house fire. — 10 days ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Jamie Lauder Absolutely Jamie. 🍷👍
Doug Powers

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Very sad story @Bob McDonald — we all lost another Grenache virtuoso recently in France, Emmanuel Reynard of Chateau Rayas!!
Bob McDonald

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@Doug Powers Very true Doug. Also a few years ago, Henri Bonneau.

Shannon Ridge Vineyard

High Elevation Collection Lake County Petite Sirah 2019

Beaver lake beer wine and spirits $5 cooking wine sale. Can't remember if we aerated it — 2 months ago

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1984

Still high acid, rich ripe red fruits with a hint of mushroom. Silky. — 3 months ago

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Mendoza Malbec 2022

Shockingly great. Only Malbec I drink — 8 days ago

G.D. Vajra

Albe Barolo Nebbiolo 2021

Really liked this but dont agree with reviews that it was heavy. In fact I found it medium bodied. A little high alcohol. Nice bite. — 5 days ago

Gnarly Head

1924 Limited Edition Double Black Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Very good. A blackberry, plum and trinity: an oak, a vanilla and tobacco. — 2 months ago

Piattelli Vineyards

Reserve High Altitude Malbec

Delicious red with steak — 3 months ago

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Matchbook Wine Co.

Old Head Dunnigan Hills Chardonnay

Delicious. Paired with Chicken & Dumplings. Excellent for a Chardonnay — a month ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1991

Light medium caramel core , light copper rim. Quite mature , with spiced creme brûlée , saffron , burnt sugar , some crystallised orange peel , desiccated coconut . Slightly monochrome . On the palate this is quite light , with quite high acidity and a burnt caramel bitterness . Medium sweetness only , quite refreshing acidity . Slightly bitter orange caramel finish . Drink now qnd over the next few years , won’t improve . — a month ago

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