Graham's wine

As announced, and after some ageing and detoxification processes in our mind, we are proud to present you the very best of the wineries around Adelaide. It took us some time; not only to cruise around the region and find the numerous pre-selected wineries in a woozy condition, but also the quite enjoyable 'study' of the wines itself. In-dept conversations with the wine cellar girls were often performed with glazy eyes, while our trembling hands were noting down marks. On the (wine) field, we learned about the oaking process, the different vines, the range of diseases and so on. Comparing high end wines is like choosing your favorite Victoria's Secret model (which is, frankly, Gisèle Bundchen). However, after tasting, negotiating and even more tasting, we came to a bright conclusion: Graham produces the best wine. I hear you say: "qué pasa!?" but don't worry, dear reader, it is not that actor from "Groene Vingers" but Mister Graham Stevens, a not so well-known winemaker in Australia.

"The World Is Not Enough - Golden Medal"
The Arrogant cleanskin, as Graham Stevens himself explained us, consists of 50% Shiraz and 50% Grenache and was matured in oak during15 months. The bottle hides behind a low-profile etiquette, saying "A Cleanskin with a label, because we only sell quality and we’re proud of this quality budget red wine." This red unfolds its palette as when a backpacker unzips his backpack: with great odors and packed to the brim with surprises. This wine, only 8 dollars a bottle at the cellar, is probably the best red wine we have ever tasted.

Graham and Graham

Were all submitted to our tastings:

  Serafino, Bellissimo Sauvignon, 2009: 7.0
  Serafino, Sharktooth Shiraz, 2008: 8.5
  Wirra wirra, Woodhenge, 2010: 8.0
  Wirra wirra, Sparrow's Lodge, 2010: 6.5
  Wirra wirra, Absconder, 2010: 8.0
  Wirra wirra, The Angelus: 8.5
  Graham Stevens, Arrogant Cleanskin, 2009: 9.5
  Graham Stevens, Graham's vat 52, 2006: 7.5
  Graham Stevens, Stevens family Shiraz: 8.0
  Graham Stevens, Fleurieu Cabernet Sauvignon: 8.5
  Woodstock, Octogenenian Grenache, 2010: 6.5
  Woodstock, Shiraz Cabernet, 2009: 8.0
  Woodstock, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010: 8.5
  Woodstock, Shiraz, 2010: 7.5
  Woodstock, Pilot's view, 2010: 8.5
  Woodstock, The stocks, 2009: 7.5
  d'Arenberg, d'Arry's original Shiraz Grenache, 2007: 7.0
  d'Arenberg, The love grass Shiraz, 2009: 6.5
  d'Arenberg, The beautiful view Grenache, 2009: 8.0
  d'Arenberg, The ironstone pressing, 2008: 8.0
  The Lane, Block 10, 2011: 7.0
  The Lane, Gathering Sauvignon blanc Semillon, 2009: 7.0
  The Lane, Block 3, Chardonay, 2009: 7.5
  The Lane, Unwooded Chardonay, 2009: 7.0
  The Lane, Beginning Chardonnay, 2009: 8.0
  The Lane, Block 5 Shiraz, 2010: 8.5
  The Lane, Block 14 Baskt Press Shiraz, 201: 7.5
  The Lane, Reunion Shiraz, 2009: 8.0
  The Lane, Reunion Shiraz, 2004: 9.3
  The Lane, 19th meeting Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010: 9.0
  The Lane, Dessert wine, 2009: 9.3