The High Road

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. — 20 days ago

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

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

Floral notes on the nose — roses, hibiscus, plus mint, and the dry fragrance of sun-bleached wood. Strawberries on the front. Medium tannic structure. Black tea high notes with hint mint on the mid palate. Citrusy finish with long acidic afterburn. My description fails in that it makes it sound like a light and floral wine. But taken altogether, this is wine is rock solid, and it hasn’t even begun to develop. — 2 days ago

Gargiulo Vineyards

Money Road Ranch Rosato di Sangiovese Sangiovese 2019

Wow! This is what Rose is supposed be! Bold yet refined. Fruit yet subtle acidity. Lovely salmon color. Strawberries dominate with watermelon and raspberry tones. The best!

Never had a Rose where I could smell the empty glass all night long!
— 4 months ago

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Williams Selyem

Eastside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2011

Still rocking at 14 black cherry cinnamon nicely tart great with roasted chicken — 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. — 15 days ago

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

Craggy Range

Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Complex SB from NZ. Cucumber veggie notes with minerality such as flint etc — 3 months ago

Williams Selyem

Westside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2006

This one read thin to me. It’s been better. — 2 days ago

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Mendoza Malbec 2022

Shockingly great. Only Malbec I drink — 18 days ago

Felton Road

Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2016

Quite light garnet wide terracotta , garnet rim. Quite a lot of dry spice , nutmeg , star anis , red cherry, raspberry , red currant , earthy hints . After a while a bit more leafy , smoky on the nose. On the palate this is quite light and direct in style , raspberry , red cherry and those earthy , granite touches . This has fresh acidity and fine , light tannins . Reasonable earthy , spiced finish . Certainly ready and on this showing will probably last ok another 5 or so years. Not the most complex , overall I found it a little pedestrian, but still showing ok , but no need to wait any longer , I don’t see this improving . — 2 months ago

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