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Grape Observer

A fine wine review focussing on wines from Australia and France (c)

  • Fat ‘n Skinny The Red Fury Tempranillo Garnacha 2018

    This McLaren Vale wine is made with the traditional Rioja blending partners of tempranillo and garnacha (grenache). It is a ripe and juicy wine in the style of a Rioja Joven.  In the glass, there are blueberry and sweet cherry aromas.  The palate is full bodied with a blueberry and fruity, gluggable character.  Suitable for […]

    Sean Mitchell

    September 22, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Australia, Garnacha, Grenache, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Tempranillo
  • Rusty Mutt Rocky Ox GSM 2018

    This wine is a blend of grenache, shiraz and mourvèdre (mataro) from Rusty Mutt in McLaren Vale. It opens to aromas of red berries. The palate is full bodied and consistent with the McLaren Vale GSM style where the tannins are a little firmer and more structured than expected for a grenache blend, but always […]

    Sean Mitchell

    June 5, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Grenache, McLaren Vale, Mourvèdre, Shiraz
  • Rusty Mutt Conejo Joven Tempranillo 2018

    This delicious wine is a McLaren Vale tempranillo fashioned in a “Joven” style and is the best wine of this producer’s current releases.  It has an aroma of bright red berries. The palate is medium to full bodied, with fresh acidity and a light on its feet impression.  Rating: Good.  Abv: NA.  Price: $35.  Website:  http://rustymutt.com.au/.  […]

    Sean Mitchell

    May 28, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    McLaren Vale, Tempranillo
  • Rusty Mutt Original Shiraz 2016

    Something of a contrast in style to the Heartland shiraz just reviewed, this shiraz from McLaren Vale and the 2016 vintage has aromas of earth, soil and spice.  The palate has medium to high acidity, soft tannins, a medium to full body and is restrained in style.  This is an enjoyable wine that can be […]

    Sean Mitchell

    May 15, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    McLaren Vale, Shiraz
  • Rusty Mutt Viognier 2019

    Rusty Mutt Viognier 2019 Wine Review

    Sean Mitchell

    May 6, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    McLaren Vale, Viognier
  • Hastwell & Lightfoot Sands of Time McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

    Hastwell & Lightfoot Wine Review

    Sean Mitchell

    February 21, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    McLaren Vale, Shiraz

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