Urban South Brewery

Mollydooker Wines

Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010

As you can see from my previous Delectable notes I normally drink Mollydooker reds, particularly Carnival of Love, on cold nights in Winter. This certainly worked. Aromatics of black plum and other black fruits. The palate is ripe, sweet and full bodied - quite thick and textured. Has come together somewhat after 15 years but still a very powerful McLaren Vale Shiraz. Jeb Dunnuck’s comment of “full bore and hedonistic “ sums it up. This was the #2 wine in Wine Spectators Top 100 of 2012. — 4 days ago

Daniel, Dave and 16 others liked this

Whitehaven

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Pale gold in color; passion fruit, honeydew, and lemon on the nose; high acidity; tastes like lemongrass, white peach, and saline with a long finish. After some time in the glass, it had a jalapeño flavor that was a little less pleasant, but still good. — 13 days ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie

Penfolds

Bin 389 South Australia Cabernet Shiraz 2010

Dense dark crimson - almost black in colour. Red and black fruits, choc/mocha; and wild mint. An inner core of strength, concentration and intensity. The following night - Blackberry, rich, ripe fruits. A powerful 389 which will live for decades. My first of 11. Destined for greatness. 100% American Oak. 51% Cabernet Sauvignon; 49% Shiraz. — 2 months ago

Tom, Dawn and 25 others liked this

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Light lemon color with aromas of citrus and tropical fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of grapefruit, green apple and pear fruit flavors, some grassy tones, lively acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, herbal, floral, grassy and mineral notes. Lightly chill so you can experience all of the nuances while you sip this fine wine. Nice, consistent. — 21 days ago

Paul, Tom and 2 others liked this

Penfolds

Bin 28 Kalimna South Australia Shiraz 2007

Penfolds reds like this age at glacial pace even from a not so great vintage like 2007. Not much change after 5 years. Red and black fruits- choc/mocha - good concentration - tannins starting to soften after 18 years. Could keep cellaring up to 2030 and beyond. — a month ago

Ira, Ceccherini and 19 others liked this

d'Arenberg

The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Ted
9.1

Cranberry with fresh herbs and lavender. Big and bold. Vino volo DTW purchase. — 21 days ago

Jeni
with Jeni
Shay, Shawn and 10 others liked this

Penfolds

Grange Hermitage Bin 95 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Does not get any better. Lived up to expectations. Shared with English friends George & Janet — 2 months ago

Cheryl thomson
with Cheryl

Penfolds

Grange South Australia Shiraz 1998

Wow. Just wow

It starts off kinda like a deep and dark Rhône wine with a sweetness and kirsch like flavor but then in the palate it just explodes about 4-5 second later and there is a whole different level of expression.

Wine was best at about 1.5-2 hour decant and actually better without food.
— a month ago

Tom, Ira and 9 others liked this
Ethan Karas

Ethan Karas

Legendary wine and vintage! Glad it lived up to the hype.

Starborough

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

citrusy -light wine :) — 14 days ago

Glaetzer

Amon-Ra Barossa Valley Unfiltered Shiraz 2015

May 2025: PnP, very solid, bold, and dense. At peak. Black fruit. Awesome! — 7 years ago