When is Chateauneuf not Chateauneuf?

Posted by Andrew Chapman in News and Comments, 12:02pm 10/10/2009. Leave a comment

Two great write-ups for one of our favourite Barossa producers: Spinifex

First up, Matthew Jukes in MoneyWeek talking about the Spinifex Esprit 2006.

'Pete Schell is the guy behind the Spinifex label. He is a quiet chap and a contemplative and very astute wine maker. He set Spinifex in 2001 with the idea of making truly great wines from some of the oldest vines in the Barossa valley. My favourite of his current releases is '06 Esprit - a 34% Mataro (Mourvedre), 31% Grenache, 30% Shiraz, 5% Cinsault blend, which conjures up bonfire nuances, well-hung game and masses of macerated, oozing blackberries and plums. Seemingly tailor-made for hearty, autumnal recipes and able to scare the living daylights out of a Chateauneuf du Pape at twice the price, this is a stunning wine.' (By the way, he also was very keen on the Schwarz Wine Company Nitschke Block @ £21.50)

We look forward to scaring some of our Chateauneuf du Pape producers, it is nearly Halloween after all!

The second review is from Country Life, a magazine with a great track record of fine wine writing with the likes of Edmund Penning-Rowsell as a past wine correspondent.

'Spinifex Esprit 2006 mixes flavours such as mocha, chocolate, fresh tobacco, wild cherry and prunes. Spot on with big-flavoured dishes such as braised oxtail or venison.'

Two great reviews for a wine that is a perfect partner as we move towards the Winter months.

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