Pirathon Blue scores 90 points by Cameron Douglas – premier master sommelier

Posted on March 11, 2020 by marktaylor

‘A lovely bouquet of Shiraz with an intense, spicy and fruity attack. Aromas and flavours of dark berries and plum, black licorice, toasty oak and cacao’ – Read more of the review here.…

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Welcome to PW Wines

Posted on March 6, 2020 by marktaylor

We want to give a warm welcome to our newest distributor PW Wines who is distributing Pirathon in New Zealand. PW Wines specializes in importing Shiraz and currently distribute wines from Victoria, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale and Limestone …

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Pirathon Silver scores 91 points by New Zealand’s premier master sommelier

Posted on March 6, 2020 by marktaylor

‘Very engaging bouquet loaded with familiar varietal signatures of Shiraz – dark spices of pepper cushioned against ripe dark red berries. ‘ – Read more of the impressive review and more here.…

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2017 Pirathon Silver rated 92/100 by the Australian Wine Review

Posted on March 2, 2020 by marktaylor



We’re delighted to announce that Pirathon Silver has won 92 points by the Australian Wine review. So what’s the low down on 2017 Pirathon Silver?

‘Density is what Pirathon does best, with this Barossan winery delivering reds that are the …

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2017 Pirathon Silver and Blue rated 5 stars at Sam Kim’s Wine Orbit

Posted on February 12, 2020 by marktaylor

We’re delighted to announce that Pirathon Silver has won dual 93+ points (5 stars) from Sam Kim at Wine Orbit. Pirathon Silver was awarded 94 points and Pirathon Blue 93 points.

Sam Kim’s thoughts on Pirathon Silver is…

‘Wonderfully fruited …

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How wine barrels are made

Posted on January 17, 2020 by marktaylor

Barrel maturation of wine is an integral part of premium red wine making. All the barrels for Pirathon are 300 litre Hogsheads. We purchase barrels from two main suppliers that make their barrels locally in the Barossa Valley. These businesses …

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Dual Gold Medal wins for Pirathon at the Japan Wines Competition

Posted on December 18, 2019 by marktaylor
2017 Pirathon Silver and Blue both won a Gold Medal at the Japan Wines Competition – stellar result!

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Pirathon Acquires Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard and Brand

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Adam Skelton

South Australia (November 3, 2019) – Pirathon Wines, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the vineyard and brand behind Gaelic Cemetery Wines Pty Ltd (Gaelic Cemetery Wines).

We are proud to welcome Gaelic Cemetery to the Pirathon family. …

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Pirathon Gold wins silver at the China Wine Competition

Posted on October 18, 2019 by marktaylor
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Behind the scenes of Mainfreight International Worlds Greatest Shiraz Challenge 2019

Posted on June 11, 2019 by adamclay
One of the aspects I have always enjoyed about being a winemaker has been to participate as a judge at many wine shows around Australia. Recently I was invited to judge at the Mainfreight International  worlds greatest Shiraz challenge 2019…
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