Category Archives: Barossa Valley

Dan Standish’s Schubert Theorem Shiraz 3009, Barossa Valley

Posted on March 9, 2016 by simplepalatesseriously

The Schubert Theorem shiraz was first released in 2009 and was made from 10+ year old vines off Roennfeldt Rd in Marananga. We’re talking about an area from which the famed Greenock Creek Roennfeldt Rd shiraz, Two Hands and the … Continue reading →

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Back in the game #Round2

Posted on February 7, 2016 by simplepalatesseriously

I’m back. Back in Singapore, my second trip in 2016. Unfortunately work dogs me amd is making a monkey of my Chinese New Year holiday. Back on this blog, since Oct 2015. I got really annoyed by several requests to remove less … Continue reading →

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Michael Hall Roussanne 2011, Barossa Valley, SA

Posted on January 10, 2015 by simplepalatesseriously

$32 from Cloudwine. With the Barossa Valley having secured an international reputation for Grenache and Shiraz, the continual absence of white Rhone varietals remains a perplexing issue. Michael Hall is one of few on the valley floor who does produce lovely … Continue reading →

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Sieber Road GSM 2009, Barossa Valley, SA

Posted on January 10, 2015 by simplepalatesseriously

$19 from Cloudwine. Sieber Road is a small family business run out of the Western region of the Barossa Valley. Their wines are well-priced, and good discounts are available on dozen orders. This GSM (current vintage $200/dz) has settled down … Continue reading →

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Massena The Surly Muse Viognier 2010, Barossa Valley, SA

Posted on January 6, 2015 by simplepalatesseriously

Purchased from Cloudwine $20. Pulled this last bottle out from my fridge today. Current vintage 2013. Made from 100% Viognier, the Massena Surly Muse 2010 is well ripened with intense notes of peaches, poached pears, honeysuckle and a whiff of fennel … Continue reading →

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