What the Papers Say
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Clare Valley Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Viognier ‘07
Bruce Piper, Pharmacy Daily 25.01.08 - 'An attractive lemon-yellow colour in the glass, with hints of green indicating the youthful nature of the wine. The nose is vibrant and zesty, with apricot notes from the Viognier combining with the white peach and melon aromas of the Chardonnay. The palate is supple and fruity while retaining a vibrant, crisp acidity
Clare Valley Adelaide Hills Riesling Pinot Gris ‘07
Kerry Skinner, The Illawarra Mercury 13.02.08 - 'a sweetish, youthful and aromatic white with citrus lemon and lime flavours, zippy acidity and a crisp, clean finish. Drink it with summer salads'
Max Crus, Grape Expectations February 2008, The Toowoomba Chronicle, The Daily Examiner (Grafton), The Coffs Coast Advocate, The Border Mail (Albury), Port Macquarie News, The Northern Star (Lismore), The Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga), and the Geelong Advertiser
8.3/10 '"nice bite", said the dentist to the actress, and much more pleasant than a trip to same'
Heather Britton, Adelaide Hills Weekender February 2008 - 'a surprising, captivating blend. A soft, flavoursome wine with citrus and perfumed pear aromas, rich fruity flavours, and a cleansing touch of acid on the finish'
Sally Gudgeon & Ralph Kyte-Powell, The Sun Herald & The Sunday Age 18.11.07 – ‘a zesty combination of citrus and pear with a fresh, fruity palate’
Clare Valley Adelaide Hills Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc ‘07
Huon Hooke, The Sydney Morning Herald 05.02.08 - 88/100 Bargain of the Week 'pawpaw and herbal aromas, soft and fresh on the palate with tangy acidity and a touch of sweetness nicely balanced for immediate drinking'
Heather Britton, Adelaide Hills Weekender February 2008 - 'a zesty blend... and there's a touch of citrus too'
Ross Noble, The Mount Barker Courier 14.11.07 – ‘the ideal companion for a feed of fish’
Ray Jordan, The West Australian Fresh 30.08.07 – ‘richness and texture’
Clare Valley Rosé
David Ellis, The Daily News 12.03.08 - Buy of the Week 'strawberry and raspberry flavours... chill and toss down with butter chicken'
Rob & Patricia Rose, The Townsville Bulletin 13.02.08 - 'the nose is bursting with juicy strawberry and raspberry aromas. The palate is lively and full of sweet, red berry fruits. It has a crisp finish that will leave you feeling refreshed'
Sally Gudgeon & Ralph Kyte-Powell, The Sun Herald & The Sunday Age 18.11.07 – ‘an absolute and pure delight… bursting with sweet summer berry fruits’
Clare Valley Adelaide Hills Cabernet Merlot ‘06
Clare Valley Adelaide Hills Shiraz Viognier '06
Ray Jordan, The West Australian Fresh 30.08.07 – ‘remarkable… powerful… lots of fleshy ripe red fruit filling the palate’
Adelaide Hills Clare Valley Tempranillo Garnacha ‘07
Lester Jesberg, Winewise Volume 24 Number 1 April 2008 - '... fragrant and attractive... a quaffer'
Single Vineyard Series
Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio ‘07
Dr. Peter Hay, Australian Doctor 01.02.08 - 'freshly baled hay and mineral aromas are followed by a palate rich in crisp spice and nashi pear flavours'
Winewise, February 2008 - Recommended 'the pear-like varietal aromas are fresh, and the palate delivers plenty of flavour bolstered by a hint of sweetness. Good acid-fresh drinking'
Winsor Dobbin, OUTthere Magazine December 2007 - What to drink in 2008 'fresh and easy-drinking... which has great purity of flavour (think pears and almonds) and more restraint than many other wines made from this variety'
Ross Noble, The Mount Barker Courier 17.10/07 – ‘fresh-cut pear fragrance and has touches of citrus and nectarine on the palate’
Robin Powell, Who Weekly 15.10.07 – ‘lovely soft acid and long finish… pear juice and and dried pear flavours’
David Bray, QHA Review 01.10.07 – ‘ripper’
National Liquor News October 2007 – ‘cool… and intense’
Andrew Mirosch, The Courier Mail 29.09.07 – ‘fresh, upfront… worth trying’
Lincoln Scott, Winorama 13.09.07 – 91/100 ‘delicate and reserved nose, hard pears, dusty spices and lemon rind. A real food wine’
Debbie Southern, Style Dining September ’07 – ‘fresh, aromatic… full of cashew and orange blossom, a touch of citrus, light fruits, even fresh rose petals’
Ray Jordan, The West Australian Fresh 30.08.07 – pick of the new releases ‘all tart pear and mineral… a beautifully pure freshness and wonderful mouth feel’
Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc ‘07
Rick's Picks, Ciao Magazine 21.12.07 - 'a versatile, easy-drinking wine... pear and nut flavours on a tight, fresh palate'
The Guy, the Girl & the Bartender, Hotel SA 01.11.07 – ‘a vibrant wine with elevated tropical notes’
John Crook the Travelman, a Day in the Life of Oz, RadioTAB 26.10.07 - 'What a wine. With fruit from one of the highest vineyards in the Adelaide Hills it stands to reason that it’s gotta be amongst the best on the market... in my opinion this particular vintage is the best I’ve had in years. It has a recommended retail price of $19.95, but worth every cent'
David Bray, QHA Review 01.10.07 – ‘a genuine Sauvignon Blanc if ever there was’
National Liquor News October 2007 – ‘herbaceous characters with underlying minerality’
Nick Stock & Tyson Stelzer, WBM 100 October 2007 - 91/100 'ripe tropical fruits and gravelly complexity... terrific flavour and texture, finshing steely and fine'
Kerry Skinner, The Illawarra Mercury 19.09.07 – ‘elegant and aromatic… buzzing with tropical and melon fruit flavours, zesty acidity, herbaceous, grassy characters and a crisp finish’
Ross Noble, The Mount Barker Courier 05.09.07 – ‘a bracing wine with crisp and clean acidity that sets off the pineapple-like flavours within the palate length’
Ray Jordan, The West Australian Fresh 30.08.07 – ‘a tart citrus and melon flavoured zippy little number’
Watervale Riesling ‘07
Nick Stock & Tyson Stelzer, WBM 100 January 2008 - 92/100 'fresh, floral and appley, while the palate is long and defined'
David Bray, QHA Review 01.10.07 – ‘fine, elegant and crisp’
National Liquor News October 2007 – ‘crisp and elegant with poise and definition’
Fergus McGhie, The Canberra Times 12.09.07 – ‘full of powerful lime and citrus fruit with plenty of acidity on the finish’
Gary Walsh, Winorama 04.10.07 – 90/100 ‘aromas of lemon barley, green apple, slate and some youthful banana lolly characters… an attractive and well balanced wine’
Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ‘05
Nick Stock & Tyson Stelzer, WBM 100 April 2008 - 92/100 'attractive brambly berry fruit, augmented with cedary new French oak. Classic Cabernet cassis flavours and forthright structure, it's all tuned into handsome balance'
Winewise, February 2008 - Recommended 'attractively ripe and fresh, with plenty of flavour and firmness'
John Lewis, The Newcastle Herald 19.12.07 - 4/5 'top-value Clare Valley red. Scents of potpourri and ripe raspberries. Lifted blackberry flaour... and subtle cherry brandy, mixed herbs and clove fruit characters meld with spicy oak on the middle palate'
Rick’s Picks, Ciao Magazine 06.11.07 – ‘soft and lush with plum, mulberry and dark berry flavours. Food friendly’
Chris Shanahan, Top Drops, The Sunday Canberra Times 14.10.07 – ‘ripe but pure varietal aroma and flavour and terrific mid-palate richness – something missing in so many Aussie Cabernets’
Lincoln Scott, Winorama 08.09.07 – 89/100 ‘rich aromas of grilled nuts, raspberries, red cherries, vanilla, spice, cinnamon, nutmeg… drink now for its richness, or cellar for a more mellowed vinous vista’
Ray Jordan, The West Australian Fresh 30.08.07 – ‘opulent mix of blackcurrant, plum and savoury black olive’
Max Allen, The Weekend Australian 01.09.07 – ‘gorgeously pure, aromatic, purple fruit and firm tannic grip’
Clare Valley Shiraz ‘05
Paul Ippolito, Café Society December 2007 - 'lovely red'
Bruce Piper, Pharmacy Daily 30.11.07 - 'great value. Goes well with Australian beef - the rarer it is and the thicker it's cut, the gutsier wine can take it!'
Paul Ippolito, paulippolito.com.au 13.11.07 - 92/100 ‘elegant and highly drinkable’
Ken Gargett, The Courier Mail 20.10.07 – 91/100 ‘tight cherry notes and earthy spice touches. Finishes with soft, mouth-coating tannins. Will improve with time’
Chris Shanahan, Top Drops, The Sunday Canberra Times 14.10.07 – ‘bright, fresh and soft’
David Ellis, The Daily News 03.10.07 – ‘bursts with classic Shiraz spicy-fruit characters, nice tannin and good acid’
Winewise Volume 23 No. 4 October 2007 – Recommended ‘impressively intense, fresh varietal character’
John Fordham, The Sunday Telegraph 16.09.07 – ‘elegant, smooth medium-bodied… spicy, toasty flavours provide lengthy enjoyment. Will only get better with time’
Max Allen, The Weekend Australian 01.09.07 – ‘try the blackberry-pippy, coal-dusty Shiraz’
Ray Jordan, The West Australian Fresh 30.08.07 – ‘loaded with lush spicy plum and substantial oak’
Fergus McGhie, The Canberra Times 29.08.07 – ‘pure, rich berry fruit, firm tannins and vanillin oak. At this price it’s a steal’
Charles Conlan, The Byron Shire News 23.08.07 – ‘full-bodied with dark fruit and fine tannins on the finish. A nice wine at an attractive price’
Gary Walsh, Winorama 23.07.07 – 89/100 ‘aromas of blackcurrant, raisin, chocolate, mint and vanilla/coconut oak… fine grained powdery tannins and a dark chocolate and spice finish’
Clare Valley Shiraz Mourvèdre Grenache ‘06
Ralph Kyte-Powell, The Age 20.11.07 – Wine of the Week ‘an immensely satisfying red… delicious’
Chris Shanahan, Top Drops, The Sunday Canberra Times 14.10.07 – ‘spicy, musky… delightful… vibrant, spicy, soft and dry palate’
Bruce Piper, Pharmacy Daily 12.10.07 - 'a balanced mix of ripe fruit and fresh flavours framed by a solid tannin structure and a backbone of acidity. Goes well with everything from red or white meats, pizza to elegant roasted pork tenderloins with peanut sauce and lentil salad with mushrooms'
Charles Conlan, The Byron Shire News 23.08.07 – ‘spice and cherry, good fine-grained tannins on the finish’
Gary Walsh, Winorama 01.08.07 – 88/100 ‘aromas of cherry, cola lollies, flowers, spice and menthol… a good wine to knock back with a nice game pie’
Debbie Southern, Style Dining August 2007 – ‘powerful and elegant, bursting with sweet fruits’ |