Remember those Raspberry Twisters you used to get from the corner store as a kid?

I’m instantly transported back in time. A textured raspberry flavoured wine that develops into forest fruits. Unfiltered red blend of Carignan, Syrah, Malbec and Grenache coats the mouth and provides a hit to the middle of the tongue. Young and fresh. I really like this and will be buying more…simple…

 Sigurd Wines 2019 Red Blend Rating: B+ Price: $30

Tonight is not about ratings or recommendations. Tonight is about Shiraz. Everything that makes Shiraz, Shiraz.

And whatever you chose to open…simple…

 JC’s Own 2019 Barossa Shiraz Tonight is not about ratings

A first for me. A blend of Riesling and Viognier. This is the second wine I’ve had from Roenfeldt Hill and they are scoring points with me. I’m not sure if this blend was an experiment or planned, but I am sure I like it.

This was a complimentary bottle and honestly I don’t think I would have bought a blend of Riesling and Viognier. Sometimes unusual scares people, but sometimes different is good. I’m glad I got to try this wine. Actually even wondering why other winemakers haven’t done this.

If you are looking for a boutique small producer that is handmade with love, have a search of Roenfeldt Hill. Their reds are very good too...simple...

 Roenfeldt Hill Grand Riognier 2018 Riesling and Viognier

I drank the whole bottle (myself) on a Monday night.

ROCK:IT is a blend of Grenache, Mataro, Shiraz from the Barossa Sub Regions of Angaston, Moppa, Greenock

No further details required, just get some...simple...

 JC’s Own ROCK:IT Rating: A- Price: $50 Recommendation:

Recommendation: Buy. Handmade minimal approach.

A complimentary bottle from a winery that is handcrafted, using only a basket press and sourced from one of my favourite parts of the Barossa Valley, Greenock.

WelI I am sure to have already been swayed, but this doesn't disappoint.

The winemaker outlines the 2015 is drinking at its peak and I actually think it resembles a much older wine.

Smooth with a balanced oak with that real aged Shiraz flavour you expect from the Barossa. You can feel the alcohol, which is a positive to the overall experience.

As I said, it feels a lot older. All I need is an crackling open fire and I am set.

You know when you have a good wine, you seem to drink slower, enjoying every drop, every moment from the glass. Well this is that type of wine...simple...

Sigurd Wines 2019 Red Blend Rating: B+ Price: $30

JC’s Own 2019 Barossa Shiraz Tonight is not about ratings

Roenfeldt Hill Grand Riognier 2018 Riesling and Viognier

JC’s Own ROCK:IT Rating: A- Price: $50 Recommendation:

Roenfeldt Hill Wines Greenock Basket Press Shiraz 2015