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Philip Shaw

McWilliam's

Mount Pleasant Philip Hermitage Shiraz 2018

David White
9.2

Old stalwart from Hunter valley
See earlier notes
Has new owner’s since 2019 and not buying current vintages until I know what the reviews are like, skeptical as got snapped up by private equity outfit
This is probably the last of the Mohicans — 5 days ago

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Bob McDonald

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@David White David, at least Adrian Sparks is the Chief Winemaker and has been at Mount Pleasant for a while. I met Adrian at a lunch at Mount Pleasant some years ago when he was assistant to the then highly credentialed Jim Chatto who has moved on to his own venture in Tasmania. The terroir at Mount Pleasant is so established and excellent I’m sure it will always be very good and as I say, Adrian is chief winemaker.
David White

David White

@Bob McDonald Thank you for detail on Adrian Sparks. I’m sure you are right that it will be ok, I need to research their latest releases and find a good independent retailer, my local guy who specialised in individual vineyards was bought out by BWS 😩

Tolpuddle Vineyard

Tasmania Pinot Noir 2015

Bob McDonald
9.5

I have several previous Delectable notes on this brilliant wine. As fellow Delectable taster Scott Rowe said of this wine “Epic”. Sadly my last of the 2015 vintage Tolpuddle Pinot Noir. There were too many things going for it not to be a success. :-
Coal River Tasmania; Shaw and Smith Winemaking team; 2015 vintage. There were spicy red cherries on the nose. A stalky whole bunch note. (50% whole bunch fermentation). See previous notes. Every year since has been a similar success. — 7 months ago

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Trader Joe's

Charles Shaw Blend California Red Blend 2018

Brenda Lambert
9.1

Not bad for “2 buck Chuck”! — 2 years ago

Shaw and Smith

M3 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2019

Jeroen Koenen
9.3

Clean apple and peach notes, some oaky/resinous funk. After an hour hints of matchstick and toast occur.
Very Nice.

Gaining complexity and depth after extended aeration. Up a notch, — 16 days ago

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Philip Lardot

der Graf Riesling 2020

Louis Martin
8.9

Dry, minerals, citrus, nectarine, not sweet at all. — 5 months ago

Shaw and Smith

Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2022

Carter White
9.3

Juicy dark fruit, complimented by black pepper, rich. — 6 months ago

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Marchesi Mazzei

Philip Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Jess
9.1

Medium ruby-purple color.
Aromas of barnyard, dark fruit, spice.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, earthy, clove, leather, peppercorn. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago

Philip Togni Vineyard

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Jeroen Koenen
9.5

Waaaayyy too young… — 3 months ago

Somm, Joe and 9 others liked this
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They need 15-20 years depending on vintage. 13 maybe longer, but love this producer with that kind of age & beyond.

Shaw Vineyard

Finger Lakes Riesling 2019

Chip Habegger
9.3

Starts great from the first pour. Nose sings of petrol and the palate answers with acidified caramelized pineapple. Pear, flowers, honey and more dance across the tounge. — 5 months ago

Shaw + Smith

Lenswood Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

Bob McDonald
9.4

Proving yet again that the Adelaide Hills makes excellent Chardonnay. Has been “worked “ somewhat. The winemaking team has a formidable brains trust with Adam Wadewitz as the Chief Winemaker with input from two MWs in Michael Hill-Smith and David leMire. An excellent modern take on Australian Chardonnay. Stone fruit, minerality, struck match - a nice citric acid cut to finish off. — 7 months ago

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