varietal tasting Pushing the boundaries for 160 yearsE Guigal Ex Voto F.U. Barossa Valley E Guigal ChateauErmitage Syrah Shiraz 2008 HHHH1/2 D’Ampuis Côte-2010 HHHHH “Entirely harmonious,” Rôtie SyrahA fresh and bright said one judge. It smells 2010 HHHH1/2shiraz with beautiful, like a vintage port and An elegant, refined andtop quality, ripe varietal tastes like a vintage port nicely poised wine withfruit and, what one too. It’s packed with a fantastic lift to thejudge described as, flavour, hot with alcohol herbal bouquet; almost“sympathetic oak and has a slippery asparagus-like. Greathandling” that gives syrupy mouthfeel. palate with a decentgreat support for the length of some very oakyfruit. 3-5 $740 3-5 $300 flavours. 3-5 $238 Torbreck The Laird Barossa Valley Shiraz 2008 HHHH1/2 “Wow it’s huge,” said one judge. There are vague berry aromas on a dark oaky nose with a mouthful of sweet vanillin accented flavours. Drink now or the next 20 years! $999The Colonial Estate star ratings Exile Barossa ValleyShiraz 2011 HHHH1/2 Three-, four- and five-star ratings are signs ofA very attractive, excellence in fruit quality and winemaking skill.very pretty wine All wines are judged ‘blind’ by wine industrywith borderline cool professionals and are compared in peerregion green touches classes by three judges.to the spicy berry CM Wine is exclusive to Cellarmasters,fruit characters and a major mail-order business.supported by some CD Cellar door price.long and well-structured CDO Cellar door only.tannins. 3-5 $220 SO Sold out. k1.com.au $N/A Price not available at time of printing. Contact information pg 152. RECOMMENDED cellaring (years). For a complete list of what we tasted please refer to www.winestate.com.au September/October 2014 W I N E S TAT E 101
68 TASTED46 AWARDEDS EM I LL O N & B LEND SIn many ways semillon has become a uniquely Australian dry white Semillon & Drayton’s Wineswine that offers crisp, dry, fresh citrus flavours when young, but Blends Hunter Valleyalso offers ageing potential unmatched by any other white varietal. $15-$20 Semillon 2013 HHH A crisp, clean and classy 11 TASTED youth with very good ageing potential ahead of 7 AWARDED it. 5+ $20Semillon & Semillon & Winery Road South A mixed bracket with Drayton’s WinesBlends Blends Australia Semillon some real highlights Hunter ValleyUnder $10 $10-$15 Sauvignon Blanc offering great value but Semillon Sauvignon 2012 HHH some of the lesser wines Blanc 2013 HHH9 TASTED 13 TASTED Sweet honeysuckle were showing early A youthful tropical nose.3 AWARDED 6 AWARDED nose with bottle age development, oxidation or Nice length of citrus adding complexity. overdone residual sugar. flavours with fruit saladYou can’t expect A lot of the wines here Nicely developing flavour notes. Well made. $20much at this price but differed very little from the profile. $10 Clovely Estate Southnevertheless there previous class although Creek Station South Burnett Semillon Morgan Simpsonwere a handful of good there were a few offering Australia Semillon 2010 HHHHH Endangered Speciescommercial, drink now, a touch more flavour for Sauvignon Blanc “Heavenly” buttery, McLaren Valewines that offered good the extra dollars. 2012 HHH toasty bouquet - great Semillon 2011 HHHvalue for money. Hints of marmalade colour too. Excellent Evolving, slightly Annie’s Lane Clare on the nose with a palate with classic pungent, aromas and aDe Bortoli Sacred Valley Semillon fresh crunchy tropical/ semillon development lemon butter on toast-likeHill Australia Sauvignon Blanc citrus palate developing and still showing some palate. $18Semillon Sauvignon 2013 HHH1/2 nicely. $12 youthful vibrancy. HasBlanc 2013 HHH A grassy line to the zesty Brookland Valley plenty of life left in it yet. Semillon &Good lift of lemony citrus nose. Nice balance Verse 1 Margaret Blendsaromas and a zesty fresh and length of grassy River Semillon 3-5 $20 $20-$25citrus palate with a touch flavours with some Sauvignon Blancof residual sweetness. $5 residual sugar. $15 2012 HHH Clovely Estate Left 14 TASTED Punchy gooseberry- Field South Burnett 9 AWARDEDMcWilliams Peter Lehmann like fragrances with a Semillon 2009 HHHHInheritance Semillon Classic Semillon greener/cut grass flavour Mature toasty/honeyed A very good bracket - aSauvignon Blanc 2011 HHH1/2 profile and nice acid aromas with more honey step up overall! “You2013 HHH Fresh, grassy and spine. $12 and limes on the palate would happily put aSubdued grassy/citrus youthful style that’s Lone Road and also showing a hint number of these winesnose and a complexity ageing well with some Winemakers Mr. of toastiness. Good in your cellar,” saidof citrus flavours with a complexity appearing. SSB Margaret River drinking now. $20 one judge. “They havetight line of acid. $5 Just needs more time. Semillon Sauvignon great line and length for Blanc 2012 HHH Uleybury Maritimo enjoying now or cellaring.”De Bortoli Sacred 3-5 $11 Toasty age development Adelaide Semillon “Where are the oysters?”Hill Australia on the nose and very 2008 HHHH asked another judge.Semillon Chardonnay tight citrus palate with Lots going on here and2012 HHH racy acidity. $10 evolving beautifully with aBouquet of melons great acid line. Very niceand peaches with a overall and offers goodsoft nutty/melon palate value for money. $15.50showing texture andlength. $5 Fuddling Cup Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2013 HHH A classy well-made wine with good palate structure and nice length of tropical flavours. $17102 W I N E S TAT E September/October 2014
varietal tasting Rothbury Estate Black Label Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 HHHH A lovely tidy, well-made wine that would be great with oysters. Delicate aromas and vibrant citrussy flavours. One for the cellar. 3-5 $22.99 Ridgeview Wines Generations Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 HHHH Shy herbal aromas with some apple notes and a delicate grassy/herbal palate with fresh tropical notes. Has good ageing potential. 3-5 $25Mistletoe Rothbury EstateReserve Hunter Grey Label HunterValley Semillon Valley Semillon2013 HHHH1/2 2013 HHH1/2A vibrant and elegant Restrained citrusyoung semillon. Nice mix nose with a hintof lemon and tropical fruit of melon. Palate ischaracters with a spicy lift tight and young withand supported by a great mouthwatering acidity.acid structure. It just Needs time. $21.99needs more time to reallyshine. 3-5 $24Gartelmann Fermoy Estate VISIT US.Benjamin Hunter Margaret River EXPERIENCE THEValley Semillon Semillon Sauvignon2011 HHHH Blanc 2013 HHH1/2 WHOLE RANGE.A long classy semillon A classy restrained nosejust starting to develop with a green edge. Tightlovely toasty buttery palate, nice mouthfeelmaturity and seamlessly and good level of deliciousintegrated with the tropical flavours. $22citrussy fruit. $25 www.gartelmann.com.au 701 Lovedale Road, Lovedale Hunter Valley, NSW 2320, Australia September/October 2014 W I N E S TAT E 103
SEMILLON & BLENDSTempus Two Copper Gartelmann Robyn Drayton Semillon Uleybury ShowHunter Valley Benjamin Hunter Reginald Reserve $30-$40 Reserve AdelaideSemillon 2014 HHH Valley Semillon Hunter Valley SemillonRestrained tropical/citrus 2010 HHHH Semillon 8 TASTED 2002 HHHHHfragrances and a clean Toasty complexity to the 2010 HHH1/2 8 AWARDED An excellent example ofcrisp palate with well- nose. Palate has lovely A clean, complex citrus, “An absolute pleasure to a complex, intense andmanaged sweetness. $25 toasted lift underpinned oaky nose and toasty taste these,” enthused fully matured semillon. by tropical fruit characters. palate developing a one judge. “These wines Incredible colour forBimbadgen Estate Drink soon suggested the nice texture. Good food had poise and structure its age. Buttery toastyHunter Valley judges. $30 wine. $30 and showed complex aromas and long gracefulSemillon 2013 HHH Rothbury Estate Saddler’s Creek development yet also had palate with amazingA “gentle” well-made Black Label Classic Hunter restraint,” said the judges. flavour intensity. $35commercial style with Maturation Release Valley Semillon “Try them,” they advised.soft citrussy characters. Hunter Valley 2013 HHH1/2Needs time. $22 Semillon 2009 HHHH Vibrant lemony aromas Peter Lehmann A classic line of buttery, with a touch of ginger. Margaret BarossaGartelmann honeyed and toasty Nicely balanced palate; SemillonBenjamin Hunter maturity. Complex lifted good structure and 2009 HHHHHValley Semillon aromas and a generous lingering flavours. An excellent example of2013 HHH and very flavoursome an aged semillon. LovelyA well-made wine with palate. $28.99 3-5 $26 iridescent green hues,restrained citrus aromas Tempus Two Pewter rich toasty aromas andand a classic line of fruit Hunter Valley a long, tight and veryflavours. Time! $25 Semillon 2013 HHH classy palate that has A classy nose - slight balance, precision andSemillon confectionery/floral notes freshness. $32$25-$30 with ginger nuances. Tight citrussy palate. Will8 TASTED age well. $308 AWARDED Ridgeview Wines Generations ReserveA strong and very Hunter Valley Coolangatta Estateconsistent class. “As a Semillon 2011 HHH Wollstonecraftgroup these showed Quite a mature, full- Shoalhaven Coastexcellent varietal fruit bodied wine with sweet Semillonpurity and intensity,” grassy characters and 2009 HHHH1/2noted one judge. “They some smokiness. $30 Complex butteryare developing nicely, but Coolangatta Estatenot too rapidly.” Shoalhaven Coast Semillon 2009 HHHLindemans Bin A toasty classic. toastiness on the “Evolving in the right nose. Great lemon and1355 Hunter Valley direction.” Has loads of grapefruit-like varietalSemillon 2013 HHHH potential still to go. $30Delightful honeyed expression on the palate layered with toastyvarietal aromas and a nice complexity. Needs evenbalanced, fleshy, citruspalate with a good zesty more time. 3-5 $35acid structure. One for thecellar. 3-5 $29.99judges Peter Kelly Adam Eggins Dave Matthews Winemaker for Peter Senior winemaker for Regional Chief Winemaker Lehmann Wines. Formerly Taylors Wines. Was for Lindemans Wines with Thorn Clarke wines Dux of Oenology at in Karadoc (Victoria). and Rolf Binder in the Roseworthy. Has judged Previously winemaker with Barossa. Associate at the Canberra, Ballarat, Penfolds and Rosemount. judge at the Barossa Clare and Adelaide wine Judge at Cowra, Adelaide wine show. Dux at the shows. Winestate’s and Canberra wine shows AWRI Advanced Wine Australian Winemaker of and last year at the Los Assessment Course. the Year 2006. Angeles wine show.104 W I N E S TAT E September/October 2014
varietal tastingRidgeview Wines Semillon WINESTATEGenerations Over $40Reserve Hunter SeUvBSeCRnIBtERsValley Semillon 5 TASTED2009 HHHH1/2 Friday 16 January, 2015A vibrant lifted nose 5 AWARDEDthat has unusual jubey/ Amazing Wines ofgingery fruit characters. “Some of the best South AfricaBig flavoursome palate, whites in the country,”looks younger than it is agreed the judges. Similar Hyatt Regency Hotel, Perth WAwith vibrant acidity. Still to the previous group but Tickets available to Winestateplenty of life ahead of it. showing more maturity Subscribers late 2014 and greater balance. 5+ $35 Friday 23 January, 2015Bimbadgen Cathay PacificSignature Palmers Best of the West 2015Lane Vineyard Coolangatta Estate Shoalhaven Hyatt Regency Hotel, Perth WAHunter Valley Coast Semillon Tickets available to WinestateSemillon 2009 Subscribers late 2014HHHH1/2 2006 HHHHH A complex lifted nose Friday 10 April, 2015“An outstanding wine,” that’s developingsaid one judge. Delicate Cabernet &varietal characters on the beautifully. The classy Bordeaux Blends palate has been aged toslightly pungent nose seamless perfection and National Wine Center, Adelaideand a beautifully poised, Peter Lehmann Tickets available to Winestatetight and classy palate. is subtle yet powerful Reserve Barossa Subscribers late 2014 with a beautiful acid Semillon 2001“Only just starting its structure. 3-5 $60 HHHH1/2 Friday 29 May, 2015life!” 5+ $40 An intense richness of honey, toast, butter and The World’s GreatestSaddler’s Creek grapefruit characters. Shiraz Challenge XReserve Hunter Has a green hint to theValley Semillon toasty nose and great Tickets available to Winestate2007 HHHH1/2 depth of aged flavours. Subscribers early 2015A classy classic Lots of character. Drinkexhibiting great power soon. $POA Winery Entry Forms available atand presence of varietal www.winestate.com.aufruit with enticing Drayton’s Wines or email Peter Jacksondevelopment. Great Susanne Hunter [email protected] now and still Valley Semillon Ph +61 8 8357 9277has a couple of years 2010 HHH1/2left in it yet. $40 Still very tight and Subscribers enjoy these events FREE Register online atSaddler’s Creek youthful with more www.winestate.com.auClassic Hunter tropical-like charactersValley Semillon rather than citrus ones.2009 HHH Will be a classic withMatured honeyed time. 3-5 $45aromas with spicy notes.Slightly broad citrus Coolangatta Estatepalate just starting to Shoalhaven Coastdevelop. 3-5 $40 Semillon 2005 HHH Lots of green herbalTempus Two Copper Peter Lehmann notes on the nose andZenith Hunter Valley Margaret Barossa cut grass flavours on theSemillon 2008 HHH Semillon 2002 palate with toasty citrusA lifted grassy nose and HHHH1/2 underneath. $50very fresh herbal/citrus An impressive agedpalate with some sharp semillon that isacidity. 3-5 $35 approaching its peak. It has a buttered toast nose and plenty of lovely, long, intense and complex honeyed sweet lemon flavours. $POA September/October 2014 W I N E S TAT E 105
travelbriefsWINSOR DOBBINYARRA VALLEY & SOUTHERN VICTORIATake a delicious step Familiar face, new name Tee up at St AndrewsTHE GIANT Steps/Innocent Bystander FOR YEARS it was known as the Sebel THE MORNINGTON Peninsula is renownedcomplex in the Yarra Valley is much more Heritage Yarra Valley, but now the resort is for both its wines and its golf courses – andthan just a tasting facility for the two labels known as Yarra Valley Lodge and is part guests at St Andrews Beach Apartments canowned by former brewer Phil Sexton. A point of of Austpac Hotels and Resorts. enjoy the best of both. With several cellarfocus in bustling Healesville, it encompasses doors close by, the two-bedroom, double-a cafe, restaurant, coffee roaster and bakery First opened in 2002 at the gateway storey apartments provide an ideal base forand is ideal for a coffee, a meal or to meet to the valley, Yarra Valley Lodge is just couple’s retreats, family holidays, executiveup with friends. 45 minutes from Melbourne, on the stays and golf getaways. doorstep of over 100 of the region’s The restaurant, for instance, is open 9am- wineries and attractions. Featuring Just a short distance from popular10pm seven days a week and features local 96 spacious accommodation rooms Mornington Peninsula attractions includingand imported produce. Think share plates and six spa suites with balconies, Peninsula Hot Springs, Gunnamatta Traillike pork belly and chicken liver terrine, the award-winning hotel also has Rides, spectacular Gunnamatta Back Beachzucchini pickles and baguette, barbecued Bella Restaurant, the Lodge and and a leisurely drive from the popular seasidespiced quail with pomegranate and walnut Nicklaus bars as well as 10 function communities of Sorrento, Rosebud and Rye,salad or grilled lamb and pine nut kebab with rooms. Phone (03) 9760 3333; the apartments are fully self-contained, withtabouleh. There is also a massive selection www.yarravalleylodge.com. open-plan design and balcony overlookingof salumi and a range of pizzas, as well as exclusive golf practice areas.some imported cheeses. Each villa has a modern, fully equipped Banquet menus for the whole table may kitchen, laundry, and bedrooms with built-inconsist of Mount Zero green manzanilla and wardrobes, plus contemporary furnishingskalamata olives; kurobuta capocollo (cured and artworks, and can be booked with apork neck); salt cod and potato fritters with range of bedding configurations.roast garlic aioli; chicken, date and pistachiokofte and honey roast pear, endive and walnut For golf lovers, the Mornington Peninsula issalad followed by duck fat-roasted potato, one of Australia’s premier destinations andspeck, peas and mint, brined and roasted features eight of Australia’s top 50 courses.free-range chicken, and chermoula-rubbedmarket fish, all for $60 a head – including Breakfast hampers can be pre-orderedchocolate truffles. and there are several good restaurant options nearby. Phone (03) 9775 4015; And the wine list features not only Giant Steps www.standrewsbeachgolf.com.au.and Innocent Bystander, but also other localYarra Valley growers, Australian favouritesand Old World stars. The complex is at 336Maroondah Highway, Healesville. See www.innocentbystander.com.au.106 W I N E S TAT E September/October 2014
travelbriefsEstate spreads its wings Railway rendezvous Another bulb blossomsFORMER Domaine Chandon chief TRAIN Trak Vineyard in the Yarra Valley is GLADIOLI in Inverleigh was named the bestwinemaker Matt Steel is defying conventional in the unusual position of being just as well new regional restaurant in the 2013 editionwisdom at the Medhurst Estate vineyard in known for its food as its wines. Established in of The Age Good Food Guide – and nowthe Yarra Valley, with shiraz and cabernet 1995, the estate is entered by crossing over chef Matt Dempsey has spread his wings.sauvignon among his stand-out varietals. the tracks of the historic Yarra Valley Railway that once ran through the property. While continuing to operate Gladioli, First planted by owners Ross and Robyn Matt has opened Tulip, a casual bar/Wilson in 2000, the Medhurst site is now Nestled by the Yarra River at 957 Healesville- eatery with shared plates, in Geelong.home to a high-tech winery and barrel hall, Yarra Glen Rd, Yarra Glen, Train Trak produces The restaurant is a joint venture withas well as a popular tasting facility and cafe sparkling wine, chardonnay, pinot noir, shiraz Graham Jefferies (formerly of Pettavel andthat is open Friday-Sunday. and cabernet sauvignon, along with a pinot Wildflower) and focuses on casual share rosé. The cellar door is a converted hay shed dishes using local, seasonal ingredients Nestled on the ridge above the Medhurst that encompasses the history of the property, and interesting techniques.Vineyard, the stunning property is tucked including old barn doors that open up to revealaway in the Warramate Hills vineyards, one of the most envied views in the valley. The duo took over the site of the formerwhere neighbours include Yarra Yering Cafe Boticelli and did a complete refitand Coldstream Hills. The striking beauty The on-site Zonzo restaurant is a relaxed featuring polished concrete floors, exposedof the property, with its winding driveway affair with a fixed-price sharing menu ($45) brick walls and an oak bar with about 15and remnant bushland juxtaposed with but you can create your own grazing menu seats. The wine list comprises a choice ofthe striking modern architecture of the from the popular house-made pasta and around 150 wines, all Victorian.winery and cafe, make Medhurst a must- wood-fired pizza choices, and there is alsovisit destination. It’s at 24-26 Medhurst a children’s menu. Opening hours are 10am- The opening gives Geelong’s rapidlyRd, Gruyere. Phone (03) 5964 9022; www. 5pm Wednesday-Sunday, or by appointment. gentrifying Pakington St another gourmetmedhurstwines.com.au. Phone (03) 9730 1314; www.traintrak.com.au. option. Tulip is open for lunch Monday to Friday and for dinner seven days a week. See www.tuliprestaurant.com.au. Spruced-up apartments QUEST Geelong has just completed a $250,000 makeover, including the refurbishment of all studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom serviced apartments at the property at 16-18 The Esplanade South, as well as the reception and lobby area. Franchisees Paul and Shirley Dodds, who have been owner-operators of the business since July 2011, believe the outlay was necessary to keep the property up to date for their visitors. “The majority of our guests are travelling for business and we need to provide a balance between offering a comfortable ‘home away from home’ as well as providing the modern facilities they require to work productively and efficiently,” they say. Phone (03) 5228 2000; www.questapartments.com.au. Above: Medhurst Winery barrel storage and grounds. Opposite page. Above: Giant Steps Cellar Door. Below: Yarra Valley Lodge Landscape. September/October 2014 W I N E S TAT E 107
96 TASTED67 AWARDEDYA R R A V A LLE Y& SOUTHERN VICTORIAAn excellent strike rate here from the premium regions Pinot Gris/ Coldstream Hills Reserveof Southern Victoria. We know that during the cool Grigio Yarra Valley Chardonnayyears pinot noir and chardonnay come to the fore, while 2013 HHHH1/2in warmer vintages cabernet and shiraz excel. Now 6 TASTED Toasty oak dominates thewhich region would not want that great combination? 1 AWARDED nose and underscored by Too many thin simple wines stonefruit/lemon sherbet without structure with just one characters. Seamlessly saving the day! balanced palate with lovely Rob Dolan Yarra Valley vanilla oak and more lemon Pinot Gris 2013 HHH1/2 sherbet. 3-5 $59.99 Earthy nose with interestingSparkling St Huberts Yarra Valley funky notes and a nice nutty Point Leo Road Vineyards Rousanne 2013 HHH palate with a mineral-like Mornington Peninsula3 TASTED Interesting wine with texture. Good food wine. $30 Chardonnay 2010 HHHH1/2 appealing confectionery fruit Very well made wine with2 AWARDED aromas and light-bodied Chardonnay & powerful toasty aromas stonefruit flavours. $30 Blends and obvious honeyed agedA small solid group of drinkable characters with a grassy touch.sparklings without the unripe Sauvignon 18 TASTED Lovely purity of varietal fruit onharshness of the past. Blanc & Blends 12 AWARDED the creamy nutty palate. Good Great to see balanced acid. $24 6 TASTED chardonnays again with elegantColdstream Hills Yarra 4 AWARDED fruit and without the chalkyValley Pinot Noir green characters of the past orChardonnay 2010 HHHH Some good commercial styles the ‘Dolly Parton’ wines of evenPale straw aperitif style, fine to be had here. further back.persistent bead, lovely greenapple aromas with subtle Yarra Wood Tall Tales Yarra Tokar Estate Yarra Valleynuttiness and lively floral apple Valley Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay 2012 HHHHHpalate. 3-5 $34.99 2013 HHH Very attractive nose with a Fresh aromatic fruit nose and complexity of powerful oakPoint Leo Road Vineyard a simple palate with floral/rose and ripe fruit. Excellent nuttyMornington Peninsula petal-like flavours. $19 peachy flavour profile on aPinot Noir Chardonnay creamy/lees textured palate2011 HHH D’Angelo Officer with nice flinty line running Sticks Vineyard SelectCreamy fruit nose and Gippsland Sauvignon through. $28 Yarra Valley Chardonnaystrawberry-like flavours with Blanc 2013 HHH 2013 HHHHgenerous mousse and racy An interesting Bordeaux-like An elegant style. Interestingacidity. 3-5 $29 style with a leesy flinty nose varietal nose smells of apples, and sweet/sour palate. $22 pears and hazelnuts. DryOther White savoury palate is driven byBlends & Rob Dolan True Colours generous acidity. $35Varietals Yarra Valley Sauvignon Yarravale Reserve Yarra Blanc Semillon 2013 HHH Valley Chardonnay2 TASTED A light spicy quaffer with some 2012 HHHH tropical notes to the nose, An excellent rich melon nose2 AWARDED stylish flavours and zippy with subtle sweet oak notes acidity. $24 and a beautifully texturedToo many thin simple wines palate that has plenty of stylewithout structure. One good De Bortoli Windy Peak and good flavour length. $32Roussanne saves the day. Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2012 HHHRob Dolan Yarra Valley Grassy herbaceous aromas;Bon Blanc 2013 HHHH some pungency and grassyNutty lemon aromas and a nice green flavours with a long cleanfresh savoury style of palate finish. $20with a tight acid profile andshowing very good flavourpersistence. $35108 W I N E S TAT E September/October 2014
regional tastingRed Hill Estate Innocent Bystander Robert Oatley Signature Tokar Estate Yarra ValleyMornington Peninsula Yarra Valley Pinot Noir Series Yarra Valley Pinot Pinot Noir 2013 HHHHChardonnay 2013 HHH1/2 2012 HHHHH Noir 2013 HHHH Bright and interesting wineAromas of green apples and Leafy earthy nose layered with Sweet red berry bouquet with plenty of lovely varietallemons with some sweet sweet spices and beetroot-like with a delicate touch of spice. spicy wild berry characters,spices. Fruit-driven palate has a characters. Savoury palate; The elegant and lively palate good level of fresh acidity andslight mineral edge. $20 excellent fruit/oak integration is loaded with toasty oak balancing oak. $28Henley Hill Yarra Valley with velvety tannins. “Has time complexity. $22.95Chardonnay 2013 HHH1/2 on its side,” said one judge. French Island VineyardsFresh and appealing peachy Rob Dolan True Colours French Island Pinot Noirfloral nose with lip smacking 5+ $25 Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2008 HHHHcreamy nutty flavourssupported by a fine line of Point Leo Road Vineyard 2013 HHHH Briary nose with forestacidity. $22 Mornington Peninsula A strawberry and spicy undergrowth characters. “AYarra Wood Tall Tales Pinot Noir 2010 HHHHH complexity to the nose and a cracker of a palate with flavoursYarra Valley Chardonnay Lovely youthful varietal bouquet fresh and bright upfront dark that get to every part of your2013 HHH with an intensity of vanilla, cherry palate with underlying mouth.” 5+ $23A very light elegant style of spices and plums. Palate has oak support. 5+ $24chardonnay with fresh simple some rich ripe tannins stillaromas and flavours. $24 holding the wine together St Huberts Wines HubertColdstream Hills Yarra beautifully with forest floor-like The Stag Yarra ValleyValley Chardonnay characters. 5+ $27 Pinot Noir 2013 HHHH2013 HHH “Has a commanding presence,”An oak-driven chardonnay Rob Dolan Yarra Valley said one judge. Has varietalwith some good underlying Pinot Noir 2013 HHHH1/2 fruit purity, fine oak integrationsavoury fruit characters. A lovely youthful wine that and chalky tannins with a will improve nicely in the lingering finish. 5+ $24 3-5 $34.99 future. Smells of cherries and brambles and has rich cherry flavours, some cedary oak and supporting grainy tannins. $35Tarrawarra Estate Yarra Helen & Joey Estate Tokar Estate Yarra ValleyValley Chardonnay Single Vineyard Yarra Pinot Noir 2012 HHHH2012 HHH Valley Pinot Noir D’Angelo Fugiastro Bright defined spicy brambleSubtle toasty/stonefruit 2012 HHHH1/2 Yarra Valley Pinot Noir aromas; some licorice.fragrances with flavours in the A rustic complexity to the nose 2013 HHHH Complex concentration of spicyfresh green spectrum. Very with a nice lift of summer berry Complex nose - smells of herbal flavours with sweet oakelegant. $25 aromas. Interesting, complex red fruits and mushrooms palate with as one judge noted, followed by a very more-ishYarra Yering Yarra Valley “Something different with palate that has lingering fruitChardonnay 2012 HHH every sip”. Lingers nicely! $29 sweetness. $25Spicy aromatic oak noseand soft generous palate Coldstream Hills Reserve integration. 5+ $28with flavours of limes and Yarra Valley Pinot Noirlemons. $86 2012 HHHH1/2 Henley Hill Yarra Valley Ageing savoury tobacco and Pinot Noir 2013 HHH1/2Steels Gate Yarra Valley licorice aromas with dried Estery jubey Ribena aromas liftChardonnay 2011 HHH herb notes adding character. off the nose and has a simple,Buttery nose with honeyed Velvety light-bodied palate with nicely balanced bright youngspicy aromas and rich creamy developing fruit flavours, great savoury palate. $22flavours. Needs food! $22.80 acid and balanced use of oak.Pinot Noir 5+ $84.9932 TASTED De Bortoli Windy Peak25 AWARDED Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2013 HHHHA strong and classy group Savoury nose; some sweet star ratings of cool climate wines - as spices and hints of beetroot.expected from two great Silky smooth plum palate Three-, four- and five-star ratings are signs ofyears. Showing great clonal with well-integrated oak and a excellence in fruit quality and winemaking skill.complexity. The judges persistent finish. 5+ $20 All wines are judged ‘blind’ by wine industrycommented that this is the first professionals and are compared in peerflight where more oak would classes by three judges.have lifted them even further - CM Wine is exclusive to Cellarmasters,a very rare comment! a major mail-order business. CD Cellar door price. CDO Cellar door only. SO Sold out. $N/A Price not available at time of printing. Contact information pg 152. RECOMMENDED cellaring (years). For a complete list of what we tasted please refer to www.winestate.com.au September/October 2014 W I N E S TAT E 109
YARRA VALLEY & SO U T H E R N V I C TO R I ABellbrae Estate Sticks Vineyard Select Helen & Joey EstateLongboard Geelong Pinot Yarra Valley Pinot Noir Single Vineyard YarraNoir 2013 HHH1/2 2012 HHH1/2 Valley Merlot CabernetA fruit bomb! Cherries and Interesting sweet spice, soy 2013 HHHviolets on the nose. Great core sauce nose with floral notes. Pungent charry aromas with lotsof pure varietal flavours with Long lingering fruit/oak flavours of oak and soft bright red fruittoasty chocolaty elements. and bottle age complexity. palate. Pleasant quaffer. $19 5+ $22.50 3-5 $45 Yarravale Yarra Valley Merlot 2009 HHHSeville Estate The Barber Old fashioned style with wineYarra Valley Pinot Noir gum-like aromas and light2013 HHH1/2 simple red fruit palate. DrinkBarnyardy aromas; sweet soon. $27berry notes. Pure fruitpalate. Good oak integration, Cabernet &generous acidity, velvety Blendstannins. 5+ $24 7 TASTEDColdstream Hills Yarra Tudor Yarra Valley Pinot 6 AWARDEDValley Pinot Noir Noir 2012 HHH2013 HHH1/2 Lots of spicy fruit fragrances Some nice cabernets hereBrooding licorice and spicy with hints of spice and a palate tending to the herbaceous endrhubarb aromas with a smoky with loads of spicy red fruit/ of the spectrum.earthy palate and drying Hoisin sauce flavours. $12.99tannins adding complexity. 3-5 $34.99Seville Estate Dr Peter Bellbrae Estate Bird Chanters Ridge Macedon Yarravale Yarra ValleyGivan McMahon Yarra Rock Geelong Pinot Noir Ranges Pinot Noir Cabernet SauvignonValley Pinot Noir 2012 HHH 2007 HHH 2008 HHHH1/22013 HHH1/2 Oak dominates the floral fruit Holding up well with complex Dark liqueur-like fruit charactersDense and savoury nose aromas and has a big ripe, nutty rhubarb aromas and on the nose with black olivewith leafy/leathery notes. slightly porty, fruit palate. flavours. Still has fruit hints. Tight well-balancedMouthfilling cherry chocolate sweetness. $30 palate with nice lingering oliveflavours with velvety tannin 3-5 $32 tapenade-like flavours. Still verysupport. $36 Yarra Hill Yarra Valley Other Red young, polished and well-madeSteels Gate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2010 HHH Varietals & wine. $32Pinot Noir 2012 HHH1/2 A nice wine with lovely dark BlendsDeveloping farmyard aromas and brooding fruit that makes Tokar Estate Yarra Valleylong lingering mouthfilling gamey way for more savoury meaty 5 TASTED Cabernet Sauvignonflavours. Quite Burgundian in characters. $12.99 3 AWARDED 2012 HHHHstyle. Drink now. $25.50 “A classic Yarra cabernet,” said one judge. Intense spicy peppery nose. Good length, intensity and generosity ofToolangi Yarra Valley Pinot Some good mid-weight styles flavour. 5+ $36Noir 2012 HHH1/2 to drink now.Intense aromas of blackcherries and licorice with a Quealey’s Rageouslift of rose petals. Well put Mornington Peninsulatogether dry earthy palate. Sangiovese Blend 2010 HHH1/2 3-5 $26 Very savoury barnyard-like aromas mingling with sour cherry notes. Palate is soft and approachable with meaty flavours. $35judges Mark Nikolich Meg Brodtman MW Sarah Andrew Senior winemaker Rob Australia’s first female MW. Owner Selador Wines. Dolan wines. Previously Founder of winemaking Certified Sommelier; winemaker with Sticks, consultancy, Southern WSET Certified Educator. De Bortoli and Tokar Cross Wines. Has overseen Judged at the Eltham/ Estate. Has completed winemaking projects for Daylesford wine show and two vintages in Vina Morande (Chile), South this year Heathcote and Beaujolais. Judged at America. Educator and trainer Cool Climate wine show. the Victoria Wine Show. for WSET (Wine and Spirit Formerly on premise work Education Trust). and retail in the UK.110 W I N E S TAT E September/October 2014
regional tastingHelen & Joey Estate Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 2 Rob Dolan Yarra ValleySingle Vineyard Yarra Valley Shiraz Blend Shiraz 2012 HHHYarra Valley Cabernet 2012 HHHH1/2 Meaty nose laced with darkSauvignon 2012 HHHH Delightful cool climate style fruit characters and a nicelyPowerful earthy meaty aromas of wine with an exciting spicy maturing bold, brooding andand an elegant cool climate meaty bouquet that has a lift of savoury palate. $35cabernet palate full of violets, black cherry fruits. The palate isvarietal fruit and well-handled soft with lovely spicy peppery Seville Estate Yarra Valleytoasty oak. $37 red fruit flavours. $92 Shiraz 2012 HHH Seville Estate Old Vine Interesting wine. Aromas andSt Huberts Yarra Valley ReserveYarra Valley Shiraz flavours reminiscent of roastCabernet Sauvignon 2012 HHHH meats and rosemary. Needs2012 HHH1/2 More restrained style. Violets more time. 3-5 $36A seductive blueberry and lift off the subtle bramble nose.violet nose with a drying Palate has a tight bright core of Yarravale Reserve Yarravarietal palate that has berry fruit nicely supported by Valley Shiraz 2009 HHHcomplexity and intensity. D’Angelo Officer Ben oak. 3-5 $70 A huge ripe porty style withNeeds time. 5+ $35 Gippsland Shiraz powerful chocolaty aromas and 2013 HHHHH Goonawarra Vineyard dense complex flavours. DrinkSticks Vineyard Select A polished well-made wine with Sunbury Shiraz soon. $36Yarra Valley Cabernet lovely freshness and drinkability. 2012 HHH1/2Sauvignon 2012 HHH A delightfully perfumed lift to Spicy cedary aromas with Sweet White &Blackcurrant nose with a the spicy oaky nose. The palate leathery notes and an earthy Fortifiedgreenish edge. Palate is tight is powerful with nice oaky palate with a tannic driveand grippy with herbal/green sweetness and tight tannins. A and some alcohol warmth. 1 TASTEDpepper flavours. $40 crowd pleaser. $32 Bellbrae Estate 3-5 $33 1 AWARDED Longboard Geelong Shiraz Henley Hill Yarra ValleyYarra Yering Dry Red 2013 HHHH1/2 Shiraz 2012 HHH A nice little example of a lateNo. 1 -Yarra Valley Bright youthful purple wine A peppery lift to the cherry nose harvest style.Cabernet Blend 2012 HHH with tar, ink and violets on and a long “exciting” sweetRustic old school style smelling the nose and dark blackberry/ palate that finishes dry. $22 Helen & Joey Estateof herbs and lavender with a big licorice fruit well supported Yarra View Reserve Yarra Yarra Valley Late Harvestpalate tasting of berries. $92 by sweet oak on a velvety Valley Shiraz 2012 HHH Semillon 2013 HHH palate with balancing tannins. Stalky herbal characters to the Sweet and simple with aShiraz & Blends plum nose. Lean and savoury in raisined botrytis lift to the nose 3-5 $22.50 the mouth with chewy tannins. and dried apricot flavours. $2914 TASTED Bellbrae Estate Bells Geelong Syrah 3-5 $30.9911 AWARDED 2012 HHHH1/2 Very youthful with a huge oakyAn interesting blend of styles nose touched by sweet notesfrom some bigger fruit flavours and subtle toastiness. An oakthan expected to the elegant bomb of a palate. Some lovelyspicy styles. The judges varietal fruit characters pokingcommented on the good through. “A delightful drink.”structure that was evident andnice oak balance. 5+ $28 Subscribe to go to www.winestate.com.au September/October 2014 W I N E S TAT E 111
travelbriefsWINSOR DOBBINRIVER REGIONS - SA, VIC & NSWGourmet station Settle in with Charlotte Oasis of pamperingBROADGAUGE, located in the old A VISIT to the heritage town of Echuca on VISITORS to Moama can enjoy spaWodonga Railway Station in Elgin the Murray can combine history, gourmet treatments and stylish accommodation onBoulevard, has quickly become a visits and myriad water-based activities. the banks of the River Murray at the 4½ starfavourite with visitors to the border cities. Located in the heart of town, Charlotte’s Best Western Plus Madison Spa Resort.The restaurant focuses on meaty local Cottage bed and breakfast combinesproducers, with wagyu, sirloin and angus charm with country luxury by offering Nestled in 40 acres of natural bushland,cuts and a wide range of classic, French- three spacious bedrooms to visitors. Built the Madison Spa Resort is a 2½ hour driveaccented dishes including fresh oysters in 1871 as a private school, the historic north-west of Melbourne’s CBD and anand seafood, along with game options. cottage is decorated in colonial/rustic hour from Bendigo and has 40 modern and style and is conveniently located 500 stylishly appointed ground and first-floor Neon lights and open-plan dining metres from Echuca’s old port, cafes, rooms in a range of styles, from deluxecomplement the converted historic shops, hotels and restaurants. It was twin spa rooms to family and executivesurroundings and there is an all-local restored in 2007. suites. Each room is equipped with a gasbeverage list featuring a diverse range log fire, wi-fi and LCD TVs.of craft beers, sherries, wines and some The bedrooms, Emily’s Room, Elizabeth’soutstanding fortifieds. Phone 0409 700 619. Room and Charlotte’s Room, all have Guests can enjoy the resort’s indoor Roman individually controlled heating and bathhouse, sauna, outdoor lagoon pool andWine in the wetlands cooling and en-suite bathrooms with steam room, while the massage and beauty both bath and shower. There are lounge therapists are available seven days a week.JUST down the road at Kingston on Murray is and dining rooms for communal use,the Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre, including a TV and DVD player, and the Executive chef Leanne Binnie mans theincluding the cellar door and restaurant, lounge room opens onto a courtyard, pans at the resort’s popular restaurant,where complimentary wine tastings are where guests can enjoy a glass of wine Konosirs, and owner Lynden Jones says, “Weavailable. Guests can enjoy a pairing of or a takeaway meal. go the extra mile for all our guests to ensureBanrock Station wines with a degustation they truly enjoy every aspect of their stay.”of local fare at the restaurant, where fresh Charlotte’s Cottage is at 16 Connellylocal produce is sourced, when available, St. Phone 0439 879 802 or see www. The resort is within easy walking distancefrom the Riverland region, then walk off the charlottescottage.com.au. Rates are from cafes and restaurants and popularmeal with a wetlands trail hike. Phone (08) $175 a night per couple at weekends local sites including the Port of Echuca,8583 0299; www.banrockstation.com.au. and $140 a night midweek, including a the Holden Museum, the 36-hole Rich cooked breakfast. River Golf Course, wineries and paddle- steamer rides. See www.bestwestern. com.au/madisonspa.112 W I N E S TAT E September/October 2014
travelbriefsUnlimited luxury Boats, brews and bush Where to go for geoFOR unrivalled views you can’t go past WILKADENE Above Renmark OUTBACK Geo Adventures is a new geo-The Frames, three modern luxury villas in Experiences offers a variety of pet- tourism operator based in Balranald, Newa private and gated enclave at Paringa in friendly accommodation both on and off South Wales, specialising in tours to MungoSouth Australia’s Riverland. the water, as well as having its own micro National Park, the World Heritage-listed brewery producing boutique beers and Willandra Lakes and the floodplains and The property is located on a cliff top at cider in a former woolshed. wetlands of Yanga National Park.Paringa and offers extensive views of theMurray. Each residence – one has two Guests can choose from a fleet of four The perfect change of pace after a visitidentical bedrooms and the others have houseboats or a three-bedroom self- to Riverina cellar doors, the geo-tourismone – has open-plan private living spaces contained cottage and explore the Murray experiencefeatureslocalproducts so visitorswith luxury fittings, including the bed, on one of the open-plan houseboats experience isolated Balranald’s sense oflinen, appliances and designer kitchens. in air-conditioned comfort, or just walk place and identity.All three villas feature a spa bath and two along the banks.also have a sauna. For $70 per person, the Yanga day tour The cottage has a lounge with wood includes morning tea at Yanga Historic One of the many defining characteristics heater, air-conditioning and a fully Woolshed, exclusive access to the Lowbidgeeis the original artwork, especially created equipped kitchen, and younger guests 30km scenic drive, Cooks Cottage visitorby Garry Duncan, to reflect the influences can participate in the farm activities such centre and Yanga Homestead. The $150that created The Frames. With the different as feeding the chooks and gathering eggs. Mungo day tour includes morning tea atartwork styles in mind, the retreats are Mum and dad, meanwhile, can enjoy a Balranald’s Old Gaol, Mungo lookout, Mungonamed Pastiche, Montage and Collage. beer in the woolshed. The brewery is open Interpretive Centre and the Meeting Place, seven days from 11am-5pm and offers historic Mungo Woolshed, and a guided walk Each unit has an outdoor kitchen with sample tastings as well as tasting paddles to the Walls of China and Red Top lookout.state-of-the-art barbecue, bar fridge and and schooners to purchase. Guided toursindividual pool. There are electric blinds of the brewery, including the history of Both tours, with English and Spanish-and smart TVs in each lounge room and Wilkadene, cost $10 a head. Bookings speaking guides, include lunch and runbedroom. Phone (08) 8595 7217; www. for tours are essential. Phone (08) 8595 with a minimum of two people. Pick-ups aretheframes.com.au. 8188; www.aboverenmark.com.au. available from Balranald accommodation properties. Balranald is located where the Gateway to pleasure Sturt Highway crosses the Murrumbidgee River in a remote, semi-desert area. PIKE River Luxury Villas offers eco- For details phone 0407 267 087 or see friendly, lavish accommodation at Lyrup, www.outbackgeoadventures.com.au. near Renmark, one of the gateways to the Riverland. Three fully self-contained Top Left: The Frames. villas, Stone, Ibis and Redgum, feature Top Right: Outback Geo Adventures terrain. spectacular views from 15 acres of Opposite page. riverfront with direct access to the Pike Bottom Left: Bannrock Station Wetlands. River and easy access to wineries, Top Right: Best Western Madison Spa Resort. national parks, quality golf courses and a range of self-guided or guided tourism experiences, including kayaking. Two new apartments, Dusk and Water, both perched on a cliff top with river views, are now open, offering two bedrooms, leather lounges, full kitchen, twin en- suite bathrooms, under-floor heating, LED TV, sunken spas and barbecue on the deck. Phone (08) 8583 8196; www. pikerivervillas.com.au. September/October 2014 W I N E S TAT E 113
116 TASTED41 AWARDEDR I VE R R E G I O N SAustralia’s engine room of quaffing wines, the River Lindeman’s Bin 85 SARegions of South Australia, Victoria and New South Riverland Pinot GrigioWales offer the best value of any region for 2014 HHHH1/2everyday drinking. However, with the rise of Lovely nose - smells of guavasMediterranean varietals suited to warmer climates and lychees followed by a nicelywe are also seeing some highly rated wines that textured and layered palate withpunch well above their weight. clean fresh stone fruit flavours, not too sweet and with a niceMoscato Sauvignon level of acid. $8.99 McGuigan Black Label Blanc River Regions Chardonnay3 TASTED Hidden Gem Pinot Grigio 2013 HHH1 AWARDED 7 TASTED 2013 HHH Elegant stonefruit-like bouquet 2 AWARDED Developing caramel characters and nicely balanced palate withOne good example showing on the nose and toasty flavours oaky middle and good acidity. $7nice balance of sugar and acid. Fresh early vintage varieties here with candied sweetness. $3 work best. This is not a varietal RoséMallee Estate Riverland for ageing from this region. Zilzie Estate Pinot GrigioMoscato 2013 HHH 2013 HHH 3 TASTEDLight, fresh and sherbety with Lindeman’s Bin 95 SA Crisp acid style with attractive 1 AWARDEDcandied apple-like characters Riverland Sauvignon pear and apple-like fruitand good level of acidity. $11 Blanc 2014 HHHH characters on nose and Just one good example that’s Lovely citrus and fresh palate. $10 not too sweet, with savouryOther White gooseberry aromas. Excellent notes. A good food wine.Varietals varietal flavours with good Chardonnay residual sugar and acid balance Bassham Montepulciano9 TASTED and lovely long finish. $8.99 7 TASTED Riverland Rosé2 AWARDED 2 AWARDED 2013 HHH1/2 Growers Gate South Strawberry and creamThere were only a couple Australia Sauvignon Generally disappointing! Too complexity not too sweet andof worthy wines showing Blanc 2012 HHH many simple wines with too with some savoury charactersfreshness and varietal character. Sweet perfumed nose with much oak and a few showing and showing a good tannicThe others had lost their some grassy notes and a good early development but there grip. $20freshness showing early varietal palate. $9.99 were a couple showing touchesdevelopment. of complexity along with clean Pinot Gris/ fresh flavours.919 Reserve Collection Grigio & BlendsRiverland Vermentino Watermark Riverina2013 HHH 7 TASTED Chardonnay 2012 HHHSome florals on the nose and 3 AWARDED Sweet floral and tropical-likea beautifully textured, layered aromas with a big oaky varietaland balanced palate. $25 Freshness was rewarded again palate. $16.99 with a touch of residual sugarBanrock Station Riverland adding to flavour but balance ofFiano 2013 HHH acid is still the key.A lifted nose with prettyperfumed notes and nicelytextured palate. $26114 W I N E S TAT E September/October 2014
regional tastingOther Red 919 Reserve Collection Tempranillo & Banrock Station RiverlandVarietals Riverland Touriga Blends Tempranillo 2012 HHH 2012 HHH1/2 Christmas cake aromas with14 TASTED A ‘serious’ wine with a fruity 7 TASTED some earthiness. Dark fruit10 AWARDED nose showing nice oak 3 AWARDED palate, well-handled oak and influence and big warm grippy A better group with nice black nice tannins. $26Many of these Mediterranean Christmas cake of a palate. $40 cherry characters and mid-and warmer climate red 919 Reserve Collection weight richness and generosity. Cabernetvarietals work well across Riverland Durif Firebox Ridge Swan Hill Sauvignonthese regions when not over 2010 HHH1/2 Tempranillo 2012 HHHcropped. Great potential here. A big deep purple wine that will Meaty complexity to the sweet 15 TASTED be good for ageing with sweet nose and a sweet, simple and 5 AWARDEDCirami Estate SA dark fruits and some leathery/ well-balanced palate. $20Riverland Saperavi earthy notes developing. $50 “A big step up from the merlots2013 HHHH1/2 Caravan South Eastern Caudo Vineyards Ola and cabernet merlot blendsVibrant purple wine with Australia Durif 2013 HHH Murraylands Tempranillo with more fruit weight evidententicing spicy fruit cake Rich dark fruit nose with savoury 2012 HHH and more balanced residualaromas, weighty black fruit notes, sweet aniseed flavours Light and savoury with dark sweetness,” said one judge.palate with hints of toffee and and grippy tannins. $13.99 fruit characters, soft tannins “Most also showed goodspice, good oak use and soft Caravan South Eastern and good acid backbone. $20 varietal character.”tannins. A good food wine. $18 Australia Petite Sirah 2013 HHH McWilliams HanwoodCirami Estate SA An oak-driven style with Estate CabernetRiverland Lagrein complex aromas and very Sauvignon 2010 HHH1/22013 HHHH tannic palate with nice Nicely developing lighter styleDeep purple, varietally rich, mouthfeel. $13.99 cabernet still showing somewell-balanced and generous Bassham Riverland Nero spicy/herbal berry fruits withwine with intense flavours and D’Avola 2013 HHH soft integration of tannins. $9some quite chewy tannins. $20 Complex savoury spicy bouquet and grippy licorice-like Lindeman’s Bin 45 SABassham Riverland palate with floral touches. $24 Riverland CabernetLagrein 2012 HHHH 919 Latin Collection Sauvignon 2013 HHHIntense inky red wine with nice Rhumba Riverland Red A bright purple plum puddingcomplexity of dark savoury Blend 2012 HHH of a cabernet showing nice oakaromas and a weighty sweet An interesting “punters” wine handling. $8.99fruit palate showing excellent with dark sweet fruit, nice oakuse of oak. $24 and soft tannins. $18 Burk Salter Riverland Cabernet SauvignonBassham Riverland 2012 HHHGraciano 2012 HHH1/2 Good porty fruit intensity onA well-made wine with good the nose and echoed on theintensity of savoury dark berry rich sweet palate. $16aromas and nice ripe fruitflavours. Great food wine. $24 38 38 is the number of days this wine spends on its skins in fermentation. Most wines are just 8 or IMportAnt less. The extra 30 days of very slow fermentation increases the extraction and integration of skin DAYS tannins giving a greater depth of structure and lifting the savoury characteristics. The practicalities and costs of this process dictated that only two tonnes of grapes be fermented, and that means just 1536 bottles. 38 DAYS 2012 vintage is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. It will cellar very well but if you are looking at a slow cooked leg of hogget perhaps you shouldn’t wait. Send us an email and we will let you know where you can buy 38 DAYS. [email protected] September/October 2014 W I N E S TAT E 115
RIVER REGIONSWatermark Riverina 30 Mile Australia Shiraz Byrne Family EstateCabernet Sauvignon 2013 HHH Riverland Shiraz 2013 HHH2012 HHH Intense berry bouquet layered A solid soft commercial fruitNicely balanced wine with good with vanillin oak and oak bomb - sweet, rounded andcassis fruit characters and soft dominating the warming flavoursome. $15and warm in the mouth. $16.99 palate. $9.99 919 Reserve CollectionBurk Salter Riverland Growers Gate South Riverland Shiraz 2012 HHHCabernet Sauvignon Australia Shiraz Christmas cake rich aromas2010 HHH 2013 HHH and long complex palate. “VeryGood prune-like aroma intensity Dark berry aromas with a more-ish.” $40and a soft, rich and sweet hint of oak and grippy wellvarietal palate. $16 integrated palate. $9.99 Sweet White & FortifiedShiraz Blends 4 TASTED6 TASTED 4 AWARDED2 AWARDEDA couple of typical Australian All wines awarded from lastblends worth looking at year’s winemaker of the yearshowing the fruit sweetness of from 919 Wines. A great result!shiraz and the length comingfrom the cabernet.Lindeman’s Cawarra McGuigan Black Label 919 Reserve Collection 919 Reserve CollectionSA Riverland Shiraz River Regions Shiraz Riverland Classic Tawny Riverland Pale Dry AperaCabernet 2013 HHH 2013 HHH NV HHHHH NV HHHH1/2A true Aussie style fruit bomb A classic shiraz, balanced and Tawny brown colour with bright “Spot on; true to style,” notedshowing good sweet berry fruit easy with nice sweet berry fruit green edges and smelling of one judge. Lovely fig-likeintensity. $6.99 and subtle oak use. $7 caramels and orange blossoms intensity to the nose laced withWolf Blass Eaglehawk Yellowtail Shiraz - lovely! Luscious and nutty in attractive rancio characters.Shiraz Merlot Cabernet 2013 HHH the mouth with great flavour Great palate length and texture2013 HHH Confectionery sweet raspberry length and nice clean spirit. $30 and some good spirit. $30Interesting medium intensity nose and nicely rounded sweet 919 Reserve Collectionwine with plenty of balanced fruit/oak palate. $10 Riverland Classic Muscatsweet rich fruit characters. $8 NV HHHH A lovely chocolate pudding-Shiraz like nose with floral touches followed by a generously17 TASTED flavoured, soft and simple6 AWARDED quince-like palate. $40 919 Limited ReleaseThe judges thought this a Riverland Vintagemore consistent group of reds Fortified 2013 HHH1/2showing good varietal definition Deep purple wine with veryand better oak handling. sweet spirituous porty aromasShiraz is very forgiving and the and lovely flavours reminiscentRiverland warm regions can do of aniseed. $50mid-weight styles very well.judgesPeter Rattrey Jeff Thompson Mark ThwaitesWinemaker Zilzie Wines. Winemaker Lodestar Winemaker for LindemansHas done vintages in wines. Formerly Wines, Karadoc (Victoria).McLaren Vale, Barossa, Senior winemaker at Previously winemakerAdelaide Hills and McPherson wines, for Australian Vintage inoverseas in Canada and Nagambie and prior Buronga (NSW). Vintaged inNew Zealand. Associate General Manager McLaren Vale and currentlyjudge at the Alternative Fuse Wine Services. completing AWAC AdvancedVarieties wine show and Assistant judge Wine Assessment Course.Cairns Wine Awards. Rutherglen wine show.116 W I N E S TAT E September/October 2014
travelbriefsWINSOR DOBBINOTAGO (Central Otago & Waitaki Valley)Unburden yourself Catch the Spirit to see Nic One-stop wine tastingNEED to wind down and take a break THE LAUNCH of Spirit of Queenstown PUSHED for time but still want to try thefrom too much eating and drinking? Scenic Cruises gives visitors a new way best wines of New Zealand? The Winery,Aro-Ha, a purpose-built, self-sufficient, to explore Lake Wakatipu. The Spirit of formerly known as Wine Tastes, offers theluxury wellness centre is pampering Queenstown catamaran, a familiar sight chance to try over 80 wines in the heartclients in a spectacular setting outside seen from central Queenstown, can carry of Queenstown,Queenstown. up to 150 passengers. The Winery uses an Enomatic system, Aro-Ha is nestled in the foothills of The boat has an enclosed interior area enabling guests to help themselves to athe mountains on the shores of Lake with seats and a cafe and bar, and a taste, half or full glass of a range of top-Wakatipu and bills itself as “a retreat from sheltered open top deck perfect for taking notch wines. The wines can be matchedthe stresses of everyday life”. The resort photos during the 1 hour 45 minute cruise with a cheese board selected from theoffers health-based activities including across the lake towards Mt Nicholas and menu in a lounge-style setting. The WineryVinyasa yoga, hiking, strength training, up towards Glenorchy. is at 14 Beach St and is open daily frommeditation, therapeutic massage and 10.30am. Phone (03) 409 2226; www.detoxifying vegan cuisine. Designed and One of New Zealand’s most famous and winetastes.co.nz.constructed by a team of consultants, the historic back country farms – Mt Nicholasresort highlights food from permaculture High Country Station (Mt Nic) neargardens designed by chef Suzie Queenstown – is now open for visitors andBohannon. can only be reached by water. Tours can beFeaturing luxury eco-friendly arranged through the Spirit of Queenstownaccommodation, it is just 40 minutes’ catamaran.drive from Queenstown. Mt Nicholas is New Zealand’s oldest The 8.4-hectare site merges ancient family-run high country station, and Southerntraditions with modern technology Discoveries general manager John Robsonso, while crops are stored in cellars, says it provides an amazing opportunity torefrigerated by the ambient temperature work with the owners of Mt Nic Station, whichof the earth, the site is monitored by a runs 30,000 merino sheep, and gain a uniquestate-of-the-art building management insight into New Zealand’s rural heritage.system, allowing efficient conversion ofsun and water to energy. Phone (03) 442 For details, visit Discover Queenstown7011; www.aro-ha.com. Information Centre at the top of The Mall in Queenstown, at O’Regans Wharf or online at www.southerndiscoveries.co.nz.118 W I N E S TAT E September/October 2014
travelbriefsGreat resort for boaties Serving the public Asia at the doubleTHE LAKE Resort Cromwell is the newest QUEENSTOWN has a new hot spot QUEENSTOWN has a fun new venue foraddition to the rapidly growing Heritage serving what has been described as “Kiwi enjoying “Chinese and Malay-style streetBoutique Collection of hotels. Set on the shores tapas”. The newest eatery by restaurant food” with the opening of Madam Woo.of Lake Dunstan, the resort, formerly known as group Wai Dining, Public Kitchen and Open seven days from noon until late inPisa Range Lake Resort, is a good base from Bar, opened recently on the Steamer a busy, buzzing ambience, Madam Woowhich to explore the local cellar doors. Wharf with a mission statement promising offers hawker-style dishes ranging from “exceptional local cuisine bringing satays and dumplings to Hainanese chicken Afive-starpropertywithpurpose-builtmarina, people together”. rice, Malaysian beef rendang and Nonyait is just seven minutes from Cromwell and 45 chicken curry.minutes from Queenstown and the region’s Public Kitchen, in the space formerlytop ski fields. occupied by Wai Restaurant, is all about Dishes like honey and soy tossed squid local produce from Southland and Central and steamed pork spare ribs are on offer The architecturally designed over-water Otago, hunted in the hills or foraged from as shared plates. The drinks list focuses onvillas have been constructed to emulate a the land around Queenstown. cocktails like a ginger mojito and a lycheeboat-shed theme. Hugging the lake’s edge, caipirinha but there is also a good wine listthe villas can sleep up to eight people and are The closest restaurant to the lake, Public featuring names like locals Amisfield andseparable into one-, two- and three-bedroom Dining has an outdoor terrace for summer Northburn Station, along with Ata Rangiaccommodation configurations, all with lake and is open daily from midday for lunch, and Craggy Range. Madam Woo is at 5and mountain views. bar grazing, drinks and dinner. The Mall, Lower Ballarat St. Phone (03) 442 9200; www.madamwoo.co.nz. When utilised as a three-bedroom villa, the Co-owner Jan Rae says Public Diningtop floor has two bedrooms each with en suite offers an alternative to fine dining and pub And by the time you read this, Bluebathrooms, while downstairs there is a master fare in the resort, filling a niche to provide Kanu, a Polynesian-Asian fusion restaurant,suite plus designer kitchen and spacious “good, honest grass-roots cooking” in should be up and running at 16 Church St,lounge-dining area opening onto a deck for a relaxed and informal style. “Things Queenstown. Phone (03) 442 6060; www.al fresco dining. Each villa has a mooring for have changed since we first opened Wai bluekanu.co.nz.a boat, jet-ski or kayaks. 12 years ago. People’s tastes have changed for one thing but also the type Above Left: The beautiful dining area at The Mooring. Also on site is The Mooring restaurant and of visitor to Queenstown has changed, Above Right: Whole Fish Dish from Madam Woo.bar, offering hearty cafe food during the day moving to a stronger Australian and Opposite page.and a la carte dining in the evening. In addition, domestic market.” Top Tasting at The Winery.there is a ski and snowboard hire shop, along Bottom: View from Aro-ha.with outdoor hot tubs. The menu includes Southland pork loin with honey and mustard, apple and The resort is at 15-23 Perriam Place, tarragon salsa, spiced chicken nibblesPisa Moorings, Cromwell. Phone (03) and potted rabbit plum compote from445 3417. For bookings and information Athol Valley Meats in Southland. Theresee www.heritagehotels.co.nz/hotels/lake- is also an extensive vegetarian andresort-cromwell. salad menu. The restaurant has undergone a complete interior transformation, as the owners hunted for quirky and “very Kiwi” objects to adorn the venue. An original red Kiwi telephone box, rescued from Waihi Beach, now doubles as one of the doors into the restaurant and adds to the vibe. An original piece of wall art called Milk & Honey, by local artist Simon Morrison Deaker, graces one of the walls. Public Kitchen & Bar is at Ground Floor, Steamer Wharf, Beach St. Phone (03) 3 442 5969; www.publickitchen.co.nz. September/October 2014 W I N E S TAT E 119
106 TASTED Central Otago & Waitaki Valley72 AWARDEDOTA G OPinot noir dominated the tasting, as you’d expect 36 Bottles Central Otago Terra Sancta Miro’s Blockfrom a region (including the Waitaki Valley in North Riesling 2013 HHHH Dry Riesling 2012 HHHOtago) where over three-quarters of the vineyard area Scented, medium-dry style Scented, vibrantly fruityis devoted to the great red-wine grape of Burgundy. from Bannockburn with Bannockburn wine with off-Currently on the market, the 2012 vintage pinot noirs, excellent vigour, balance dry, lemony, appley flavours,from a late-ripening season, are generally impressive and depth of lemony, appley showing good balance andand clearly superior to the less ripe-tasting 2011s. flavours. One judge scored it depth. $27 (A, UK)Among the white wines, the pinot gris, although lively, five stars. $26often lacked real richness, but the rieslings and, less Black Stilt Waitaki Valley Wild Earth Vineyardspredictably, chardonnays enthused the judges. Riesling 2013 HHHH Riesling 2011 HHH Punchy North Otago wine with Dryish style from BannockburnPrices shown are approximate New Zealand retail. good intensity of fresh lemon, with strong, citrusy flavours,Wines available in export markets are shown as apple and spice flavours and showing some development.(A) Australia, (UK) and (US). an off-dry, crisp finish. Priced $27 (A, UK) sharply. $18SPARKLING Mondillo Central Otago PINOT GRIS Riesling 2013 HHHH2 TASTED Slightly off-dry style from 13 TASTED2 AWARDED Bendigo with good acid spine 7 AWARDED and excellent depth of vibrant,Akarua Methode Akarua Methode citrusy, limey flavours. $28 (US) A solid but not memorableTraditionelle Brut Central Traditionelle Central Peregrine Central Otago class, in which many of theOtago NV HHHH Otago Rosé Brut Riesling 2010 HHHH wines were crisp and lively,Pale, crisp and lively blend of NV HHHH Maturing gracefully, this in a cool climate style, butpinot noir (54%) and chardonnay Pale pink, vivacious blend attractively scented wine generally lacked the intensity(46%), estate-grown at of pinot noir (56%) and was grown at Bendigo (62%) to rate highly.Bannockburn. Lemony, appley, chardonnay (46%), estate- and Pisa (38%). Made in agently yeasty flavours, showing grown at Bannockburn. Light fractionally off-dry style, it Hawkshead Gibbstonexcellent freshness and and lively, with yeasty, bready has citrusy, appley flavours, Central Otago Pinot Grisharmony. $32 (A, UK) aromas and flavours, smooth, showing good vigour and 2013 HHHH dryish and long. $35 (A, UK) richness. $25 (A) Estate-grown at Gibbston, this Domain Road Vineyard is a crisp, citrusy, dry style (4 RIESLING Duffers Creek Riesling grams/litre residual sugar), with 2012 HHH a slightly oily texture, lively 11 TASTED Fleshy, medium-bodied style acidity and good complexity. 9 AWARDED from Bannockburn with a ‘Like Alsace,’ enthused one distinct splash of sweetness (19 judge. $26 (A, UK) A strong class in which the grams/litre residual sugar) and top-scoring wines, grown in the strong, citrusy flavours. $25 Ostler Audrey’s Waitaki Cromwell Basin and the Waitaki Hawkshead Central Otago Valley Pinot Gris Valley; were produced in a Riesling 2013 HHH 2013 HHH1/2 slightly off-dry style, coupling Lemon-scented, with strong, Fleshy, aromatic, partly barrel- good flavour intensity with citrusy flavours, woven with fermented style with gentle mouth-watering acidity. lively acidity, and a dryish sweetness and ripe, peachy, finish. $23 slightly spicy flavours, showing Ostler Blue House Waitaki some richness. $35 (A) Valley Riesling 2012 HHH Light-bodied wine (8% alc/vol) Terra Sancta Mysterious with strong lemon, apple and Diggings Central Otago spice flavours, a distinct splash Pinot Gris 2013 HHH1/2 of sweetness (39 grams/ Vibrantly fruity wine, estate- litre residual sugar) and tangy grown at Bannockburn, with acidity. Some developed, ‘kero’ good weight and depth of notes emerging. $29.90 fresh pear and lychee flavours and a finely balanced, dry finish. $22 (A, UK, US)120 W I N E S TAT E September/October 2014
regional tasting8 Ranges Central Otago Carrick Bannockburn Akarua Bannockburn Coal Pit Tiwha CentralPinot Gris 2013 HHH Chardonnay 2012 HHHH Central Otago Pinot Noir Otago Pinot NoirFrom Tussock Ridge, at Vibrant, fruit-driven style, 2012 HHHHH 2012 HHHH1/2Alexandra, this is a crisp, dry invitingly fragrant, with strong, Classy, supple, graceful Weighty Gibbston red withwine with green-edged flavours citrusy flavours to the fore, red with excellent vigour concentrated, ripe cherry, plum,(noted by two panellists) in crisp, lively acidity, and a subtle and concentrated, youthful, spice and dried herb flavours,a tightly structured, light and seasoning of oak (fully barrel- cherryish, plummy flavours. oak complexity (French, 25%lively style. $25 fermented, 12% new) adding Tight-knit, with impressive new) and the structure to age complexity. $33 (A, UK, US) richness through the palate and well. One judge scored it fiveDomain Road Vineyard lovely harmony. $48 (A, UK, US) stars. $42 (A)Central Otago Pinot Gris Peregrine Central Otago Mud House Claim 4312012 HHH Chardonnay 2013 HHHH Vineyard Central Otago Thornbury Central OtagoFinely textured, dry style, partly Fleshy, citrusy, elegant wine, Pinot Noir 2012 HHHHH Pinot Noir 2012 HHHH1/2(8%) barrel-fermented, with hand-picked at Pisa and Full-coloured Bendigo red Instantly attractive, full-ripe stonefruit flavours, fleshy fermented and matured for with substantial body, strong, coloured Bannockburn red withand rounded. $25 (A, UK) 10 months in oak puncheons vibrant cherry, plum and dried concentrated, ripe cherry, plum and hogsheads. Vibrant, with herb flavours, earthy, nutty and spice flavours, showingDrumsara Central Otago excellent weight, ripeness and notes adding complexity, and excellent fruit sweetness andPinot Gris 2013 HHH richness. $35 (A) fine-grained tannins. ‘Really structure, and finely integratedFleshy, lively wine from nice concentration and balance oak (French, 32 per centAlexandra with mouthfilling Terra Sancta Riverblock – yum!’ enthused one judge. new) adding good, savourybody, fresh lychee, pear and Bannockburn Chardonnay $34 (A, UK, US) complexity. Wonderful valuespice flavours and a slightly 2013 HHHH from Villa Maria. $25sweet finish. $29 Full-bodied, well-rounded wine, Georgetown Vineyard Bald Hills 3 Acres with a subtle seasoning of oak Central Otago Pinot Noir Central Otago Pinot NoirOstler Lakeside Waitaki (from fermentation and aging in 2010 HHHHH 2013 HHHHValley Pinot Gris large oak barrels). Fruit-driven Deep, bright colour. Generous, Deeply coloured Bannockburn2012 HHH style, described by one judge very finely textured red, grown red with a fragrant bouquet andPartly barrel-fermented style as ‘minerally’ and ‘Chablis-like.’ at the Cromwell end of the very good depth of plum, berry(25%) with gentle sweetness, $29.95 (A) Kawarau Gorge. Rich, sweet- and spice flavours. Fruit-packed,stonefruit and spice flavours, fruited and savoury, with highly gently oaked style (French,lively acidity and some Gibbston Highgate Estate concentrated cherry/plum 25% new, for eight months),richness. $30 (UK) Heartbreaker Central flavours, integrated oak, ripe still very youthful. $35 Otago Chardonnay tannins and a lasting finish. Ballasalla Central OtagoOTHER WHITES 2013 HHH Drink or cellar. $43 (A) Pinot Noir 2012 HHHH Weighty, fleshy, barrel- Terra Sancta Jackson’s Elegant Bendigo red, light-4 TASTED fermented wine from Block Bannockburn medium ruby, with fresh,1 AWARDED Gibbston. Citrusy, with a hint Central Otago Pinot Noir plummy, berryish flavours, a of oak adding complexity and a 2012 HHHH1/2 subtle oak influence, and someBannock Brae Marlene’s smooth finish. $25 (A, UK) Full ruby, generous red with structure and complexity. (FromCentral Otago Gruner concentrated cherry and Folding Hill) $29.95Veltliner 2013 HHH ROSÉ dried herb flavours, showing Black Quail EstatePale, aromatic, full-bodied excellent complexity, and a Central Otago Pinot Noirwine, partly oak-aged, with 2 TASTED finely textured, lingering finish. 2012 HHHHyouthful, citrusy flavours and a 1 AWARDED $48 (A, UK, US) Generous, full-coloureddry, rounded finish. $28 Bannockburn red with 8 Ranges Central Otago concentrated plum/spiceCHARDONNAY Pinot Rosé 2013 HHH flavours, a firm backbone of Bright pink, crisp and lively tannin, and excellent balance6 TASTED rosé from Tussock Ridge, at and complexity. $39 (UK, US)5 AWARDED Alexandra. Charming, with slightly sweet strawberry/A small but rewarding class, spice flavours, showing goodreinforcing the fast-growing freshness and depth. $25view that Otago’s potential forthe production of tight, elegant PINOT NOIRchardonnay is yet to be fullyexplored. 68 TASTED 47 AWARDED36 Bottles Central OtagoChardonnay 2013 HHHH A strong class, as expectedMouthfilling, generous wine, from the variety that dominatesgrown at Wanaka and barrel- the region. The reds from 2011fermented. Strong, peachy often lacked ripeness andflavours, with balanced acidity, richness, reflecting the largea minerally streak, and a tight, crop and unusually warm, wetfinely structured finish. $27 growing season, but the 2010 and 2012 vintage wines were clearly superior. September/October 2014 W I N E S TAT E 121
OTAGO - Centr al Ot a g o & Wa i t a k i Va l l e yCarrick Bannockburn Judge Rock Central Otago Rapaura Springs Thornbury Central OtagoCentral Otago Pinot Noir Pinot Noir 2012 HHHH Central Otago Pinot Noir Pinot Noir 2013 HHHH2012 HHHH Floral, bright ruby Alexandra red 2013 HHHH A top buy, this full-bodiedRuby-hued, medium-bodied with fresh cherry, plum, dried Full-coloured, mouthfilling red, Bannockburn red has strongred with youthful, cherryish, herb and spice flavours, strong grown at Bannockburn, with plum/spice flavours, hintsspicy, toasty flavours, showing and youthful. A ‘feminine’ style, fresh, ripe plum/spice flavours, of dried herbs, oak-derivedgood complexity, and a fairly still developing. $40 (A) showing good density through complexity (French barriques,firm, lingering finish. Well worth Mud House Central Otago the palate, and a firm backbone 18% new) and a solidcellaring. $50 (A, UK, US) Pinot Noir 2013 HHHH of tannin. Best drinking mid- foundation of tannin. WorthDoctors Flat Bannockburn Fine value pinot noir, grown at 2015+. $33 (A) cellaring. (From Villa Maria.) $25Central Otago Pinot Noir Bendigo and partly barrel-aged. Rockburn Central Otago Wild Earth Vineyards2012 HHHH Full of youthful vigour, with Pinot Noir 2012 HHHH Central Otago Pinot NoirDeep ruby, single-vineyard strong, ripe plum and spice Supple, elegant red, grown at 2010 HHHHred with strong plum and flavours, hints of dried herbs, Parkburn, in the Cromwell Basin Dark, weighty Bannockburnspice flavours, earthy, savoury and excellent balance and (85%) and at Gibbston (15%). red, maturing well, withnotes adding complexity, and depth. $21 (A, UK, US) Vibrant cherry and plum flavours excellent depth of plum andexcellent structure and length. Peregrine Central Otago to the fore, with a sweet-fruit dried herb flavours, well-$46 (A, UK) Pinot Noir 2012 HHHH entry, finely integrated spicy integrated toasty oak andGreylands Ridge Central Fresh, youthful, elegant regional oak and good concentration. ‘forest floor’ notes addingOtago Pinot Noir blend, grown and hand-picked $50 (A, UK, USA) complexity. One judge scored it2012 HHHH in the Bendigo (60%), Pisa Terra Sancta Estate five stars. $43 (A, UK, US)Fresh, youthful Alexandra (27%) and Gibbston (13%) Bannockburn Central Wild Earth Vineyardsred, bright ruby, with strong, districts. Bright ruby, with Otago Pinot Noir Earth & Sky Reserve Pinotripe cherry, plum and spice tightly structured cherry, plum 2012 HHHH Noir 2010 HHHHflavours, showing considerable and dried herb flavours, good Full-coloured, fresh and Bannockburn red, hand-pickedcomplexity, and fine-grained vigour and excellent harmony. savoury, with an array of cherry, and barrel-aged for 16 months.tannins. Weighty, harmonious $45 (A, UK, US) plum, spice, olive and dried Bold colour, still youthful. Freshwine, well worth cellaring. $35 herb flavours. Good weight, and vibrantly fruity, with strong,Greylands Ridge Super Nanny Central ripeness, complexity and ripe plum/spice flavours,Central Otago Pinot Noir Otago Pinot Noir length. $34.95 (A, UK, US) integrated oak and firm tannins.2013 HHHH 2012 HHHH Terra Sancta Shingle Good weight and excellentRuby hued, sweet-fruited Generous, with deep ruby Beach Bannockburn concentration. $107 (A)Alexandra red with vibrant colour, rich, ripe cherry, plum Central Otago Pinot Noir 8 Ranges Central Otagocherry/plum flavours, and nut flavours, showing 2012 HHHH Pinot Noir 2012 HHH1/2mingled with spicy oak. Very a strong oak influence, and Deep ruby, sturdy red Fresh, vibrantly fruity red fromharmonious wine, already gentle tannins giving a smooth with ripe cherry, plum and Alexandra with ripe, cherryish,approachable but worth finish. Finely balanced, weighty spice flavours, impressive plummy, spicy flavours, a gentlecellaring. $35 and concentrated. $45 complexity and depth, and a oak influence (French, 25%Invivo Michelle firm, sustained finish. Well new), and firm tannins. $36Central Otago Pinot Noir worth cellaring. $48 (A, UK) Aravin Central Otago2012 HHHH Terra Sancta Slapjack Pinot Noir 2012 HHH1/2Fresh, savoury red, based on Block Bannockburn Tautly structured, full-coloureda five barrel selection, mostly Central Otago Pinot Noir red, still coming together.from Bannockburn. Ruby hued, 2012 HHHH Weighty, with strong cherry,with good weight, strong Generous, warm and savoury spice and toast flavours andspice and dried herb flavours, red from the oldest vines in firm tannins. $32seasoned with nutty oak, and the Cromwell Basin, planted in Charcoal Gully Sally’sthe structure to age well. $49.95 1991. Ruby hued, with strong Pinch Central Otago Pinot cherry, plum and spice flavours, Noir 2012 HHH1/2 enriched with nutty oak, good Deep ruby, single-vineyard red, complexity and ripe, supple grown at Pisa, with youthful tannins. $79.95 (A, UK, US) berry, herb and spice flavours, showing very good depth. Worth cellaring. $29.95judges Michael Cooper Corey Hall Ken Moon Winestate’s New Zealand editor Co-owner of the Gem A specialist in is author of the internationally and Harwood Hall information technology acclaimed Wine Atlas of New brands, Corey was and intellectual property Zealand and the annual Michael previously senior law with A J Park Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New winemaker for Matua law, Ken has in-depth Zealand Wines. In the 2004 Valley, and is a senior tasting experience of New Year Honours, Michael judge at competitions classic European wines was appointed an Officer of the in New Zealand and and is a senior national New Zealand Order of Merit for Australia. wine judge. services to wine writing.122 W I N E S TAT E September/October 2014
regional tastingBannock Brae Barrel Judge Rock My Three Kalex Central Otago Pinot Nevis Bluff Central OtagoSelection Pinot Noir Sons Central Otago Pinot Noir 2012 HHH Pinot Noir 2010 HHH2009 HHH1/2 Noir 2012 HHH1/2 Fresh, ruby hued red with Full, slightly developed colour.Estate-grown Bannockburn red, Elegant Alexandra red, ruby moderately concentrated, Fleshy, with strong cherry,still vibrant, with cherry and hued and supple, with cherry, plummy flavours, hints of herb and nut flavours, showingdried herb flavours showing spice and dried herb flavours, spices and dried herbs, and some complexity, and goodvery good depth. Green-edged some oak complexity (French, supple tannins. $38 (UK) weight and harmony. $48 (A)(according to two judges), 23% new), and a finely Maori Point Central Otago Surveyor Thomsonbut concentrated and finely balanced, smooth finish. $30 Pinot Noir 2012 HHH Explorer Single Vineyardbalanced, with integrated oak. Saddleback Central Otago Pale ruby, tightly structured Central Otago Pinot Noir$55 (A, UK) Pinot Noir 2012 HHH1/2 red from Tarras with plummy, 2012 HHHElephant Hill Central Otago Deep ruby, strongly varietal berryish, slightly nutty flavours, Lighter style, grown atPinot Noir 2012 HHH1/2 red, hand-picked at Gibbston showing some savoury Lowburn, in the CromwellFull-coloured blend, grown at (60%) and in the Cromwell complexity. $30 Basin. Pale ruby, with moderateTarras, in the Cromwell Basin, Basin (40%). Vibrant plum and Mission Reserve depth of cherry and spiceand at Alexandra. Strong, ripe dried herb flavours, in a slightly Central Otago Pinot flavours and a touch of ‘forestcherry, plum and spice flavours, ‘greener’ style with fresh, lively Noir 2013 HHH floor’. $29 (A, UK)good body and the structure to acidity. (From Peregrine.) $27 (A) This wine split the panel. One Three Miners Ounce ofage well. $34 36 Bottles Central Otago judge praised it as ‘youthful, Gold Central Otago PinotHawkshead First Vines Pinot Noir 2012 HHH perfumed and elegant, with Noir 2011 HHHCentral Otago Pinot Noir Pale ruby, easy-drinking very good structure and depth Alexandra red, barrel-aged2011 HHH1/2 Bendigo red with a floral of ripe cherry/plum flavours,’ for 18 months, with goodFull-coloured, fleshy red, estate- bouquet and fresh, plummy, but another described it as personality. Hints of driedgrown at Gibbston, with strong berryish flavours, ripe and ‘dense, oaky, but green’. ‘Ripe herbs and nuts, with a strongcherry and dried herb flavours, smooth. $31 red fruits with firm tannins, soft oak influence. $50fresh acidity and supple Bannock Brae Goldfields acid and a nice bright finish,’ Weaver Estate Centraltannins. Enjoyable now. $45 (A) Central Otago Pinot Noir noted the third. $29 (UK) Otago Pinot Noir 2012 HHHMission Jewelstone 2012 HHH Mondillo Central Otago Ruby hued and mouthfilling,Central Otago Pinot Noir Light ruby, finely balanced red Pinot Noir 2012 HHH with moderately concentrated2012 HHH1/2 from Bannockburn with gentle, Bright ruby Bendigo red cherry/plum flavours and a veryFull-coloured wine, hand-picked lively cherry, plum and spice with fresh, vibrant, plummy strong oak influence (noted byat Pisa. Mouthfilling, with flavours, a light seasoning flavours, finely balanced two judges). $35concentrated cherry, dried of oak and a rounded finish. oak and supple tannins. It’s Wooing Tree Central Otagoherb and nut flavours, showing Enjoyable young. $32 (A) drinking well now. $42 (US) Pinot Noir 2011 HHHsome complexity, and a firm Bald Hills Bannockburn Fresh, light ruby, single-backbone of tannin. Well worth Single Vineyard vineyard red, grown atcellaring. $49 Central Otago Pinot Cromwell. Vibrant, cherryish, Noir 2013 HHH slightly spicy flavours, showing Very youthful, vibrantly fruity some complexity, and a floral red with strong plum and bouquet. $48 (A, UK) cherry flavours and firm underlying tannins. Open mid- 2015+. $48 38 38 is the number of days this wine spends on its skins in fermentation. Most wines are just 8 or IMportAnt less. The extra 30 days of very slow fermentation increases the extraction and integration of skin DAYS tannins giving a greater depth of structure and lifting the savoury characteristics. The practicalities and costs of this process dictated that only two tonnes of grapes be fermented, and that means just 1536 bottles. 38 DAYS 2012 vintage is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. It will cellar very well but if you are looking at a slow cooked leg of hogget perhaps you shouldn’t wait. Send us an email and we will let you know where you can buy 38 DAYS. [email protected] September/October 2014 W I N E S TAT E 123
M I C H A EL C O O PE RClassy pinot gris from Waipara and Martinborough (one Obsidian Reserve Waiheke Spy Valley Envoy Outpostrich, gently sweet and honeyed, the other fleshy and dry), Island Chardonnay Vineyard Omaka Valleyoutstanding examples of chardonnay, montepulciano 2013 HHHHH Marlborough Pinot Noirand merlot from Waiheke Island, a vivacious, spatlese- Powerful, very youthful wine, 2012 HHHHHstyle riesling from Marlborough, and rich, hill-grown fermented with indigenous Hand-harvested from hillsidepinot noirs, from Marlborough and Waipara, were the yeasts in French oak casks (40% plantings and barrel-aged for 18highlights of the latest batch of recent releases. new). Weighty and vibrant, with months, this deeply coloured red concentrated, ripe stonefruit is notably concentrated, sweet-Prices shown are approximate New Zealand retail. flavours, finely integrated oak fruited and supple, in a powerfulWines available in export markets are shown as adding a toasty, nutty complexity, style with generous cherry,(A) Australia, (UK) and (US). and a rich, very harmonious plum and dried herb flavours, finish. Best drinking 2016+. $42 well-integrated oak and very fine- Main Divide Pokiri Reserve grained tannins. Best drinking Late Picked Waipara Valley Saint Clair Pioneer Block 2016+. $59 (A, US)Goldie Waiheke Island Pinot Gris 2013 HHHHH 9 Big John Marlborough The Elder MartinboroughChardonnay 2013 HHHHH This is an irresistible bargain. Riesling 2013 HHHHH Pinot Gris 2013 HHHHHThis is a notably weighty, A weighty, medium style with This vivacious, Mosel spatlese Powerful, dry style from ultraripe, flavour-packed wine. distinct overtones of Alsace, look-alike is deliciously light low-yielding vines, matured inSturdy (14.8% alc/vol), it is it was lees-aged in large oak (9% alc/vol) and lively. Grown tanks and old barrels. Fleshy andvery sweet-fruited, with highly barrels and shows some ‘noble in the lower Brancott Valley, it’s sweet-fruited, with generousconcentrated, stonefruit flavours, rot’ influence. Fleshy, with rich, a distinctly medium style with stonefruit, pear, quince and spicebarrel-ferment complexity, gentle peachy, faintly honeyed flavours moderate acidity and strong flavours, a very subtle seasoningacidity and a deliciously rich, and real depth and drive through lemon, apple and spice flavours, of oak, and lovely texture andwell-rounded finish. Drink now or the palate, it’s already delicious. showing excellent freshness, richness. Drink now or cellar. $39cellar. $42 (From Pegasus Bay.) $24.95 (A) delicacy and intensity. It’s alreadyGoldie Esslin Waiheke Mountford EstateThe very approachable. $24.50 (UK) ½Island Merlot 2012 HHHHH Gradient Waipara Valley Obsidian WaihekeDistinctly Bordeaux-like, this Pinot Noir 2010 HHHHH Island Montepulciano Alpha DomusTheis a classy, rich, elegant red. Grown on a steep, north-facing 2013 HHHHH Barnstormer SyrahFull-coloured, it is very savoury site, matured in new French Densely coloured, ripely scented 2013 HHHH1/2and complex, with deep, ripe oak casks, and bottled unfined and fruit-packed, this is one of Powerful, finely poised wineblackcurrant, plum and spice and unfiltered, this is a classy NZ’s best-yet examples of this from the Bridge Pa Triangle, inflavours, slightly nutty and red – powerful, savoury and classic Italian variety. Already Hawke’s Bay. Dark, beautifullyleathery, and a silky-textured silky-textured, with deep, slightly delicious, it has lovely depth floral and supple, with vibrantfinish. Already delicious, it’s well developed colour, substantial of fresh blackcurrant and plum blackcurrant and spice flavours,worth cellaring. $60 body and highly concentrated flavours, a subtle oak influence showing excellent ripeness and blackcurrant, plum, dried herb and a finely textured, spicy, concentration. $32 and spice flavours. Drink now- sustained finish. Drink now or Clearview Reserve 2017. $150 (A, UK, US) cellar. $38 Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013 HHHH1/2 Mountford Estate Still extremely youthful, this Waipara Valley Pinot Noir powerful wine (14.5% alc/vol) 2010 HHHHH was hand-picked at Te Awanga Full of personality, this is a and barrel-fermented (mostly statuesque red (15.5% alc/vol) in new oak). It offers rich, with a powerful presence. Dark peachy, citrusy flavours, fresh and ripely scented, it is very and vibrant, with mealy, toasty fleshy, with dense, plummy, notes adding complexity and a spicy flavours, savoury and crisp, slightly buttery finish. Best complex, and a well-rounded drinking 2016+. $37 (A) finish. Drink now-2016. $60 (A, UK, US)124 W I N E S TAT E September/October 2014
recent releasesClearview Vineyard Mountford Estate Spy Valley Envoy Johnson Mountford Estate WaiparaSelection Hawke’s Waipara Valley Chardonnay Vineyard Waihopai Valley Valley RoséBay Chardonnay 2010 HHHH1/2 Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013 HHHH2012 HHHH1/2 Fragrant, elegant, full-bodied 2012 HHHH1/2 Pale pink, lively blend of tank-Tightly structured, elegant wine with a powerful surge of Hand-picked at over 25 brix from fermented pinot noir (90%) andstyle from Te Awanga, made citrusy, slightly buttery flavours, the oldest vines and barrel-aged barrel-fermented chardonnayusing relatively early picking well-integrated oak (French, 40% for 18 months, this red is still (10%), partly estate-grown.and ‘a restrained hand in the new), a minerally thread, good very youthful. Richly coloured, Mouthfilling, with freshwinemaking’. Distinctive, ‘drive’ through the palate and a with substantial body and strawberry, spice and peachmedium to full-bodied wine tightly structured finish. Drink fresh acidity woven through flavours, a sliver of sweetness,with citrusy, slightly mealy now-2016. $50 (A, UK, US) its impressively concentrated mouth-watering acidity and goodflavours, a minerally streak, and Pisa Range Estate Pisa cherry, plum and spice flavours, intensity. Drink now. $28 (A, UK,impressive delicacy, harmony Central Otago Riesling it’s a tightly-structured, supple US)and length. $41 2013 HHHH1/2 wine, well worth cellaring to Mountford LiaisonGoldie Waiheke Island Floral, citrusy bouquet. Full- 2016+. $59 (A, US) Waipara Valley Pinot NoirSyrah 2013 HHHH1/2 bodied, bone-dry style (2 grams/ Waimea Nelson 2010 HHHHDelicious from the start, litre residual sugar), very crisp Chardonnay 2013 HHHH1/2 Mouthfilling, generous, single-this dark, softly mouthfilling and lively, with tightly structured, Instantly appealing, this barrel- vineyard red, not estate-grown,red (14.8% alc/vol) has rich, intense, grapefruit-like flavours, fermented wine is weighty and with full, developed colour.beautifully ripe plum and black pure, slightly spicy and lingering. well-rounded, with a strong Savoury and complex, withpepper flavours. A big wine, Full of youthful drive and thrust, surge of ripe, vibrant, peachy, cherry, plum and spice flavours,in terms of body and flavour, but not austere, it’s approachable citrusy flavours, toasty oak some herbal notes comingit is intensely varietal and now and should mature adding complexity and excellent through, and supple tannins.very harmonious, with finely gracefully. $28 (A, USA) harmony and depth. Already Delicious now. $46 (A, UK, US)integrated oak (French, 20% delicious, it should be at its best Obsidian Waiheke Islandnew) and gentle tannins. $42 Soderberg Single Vineyard mid-2015+. $30 Syrah 2013 HHHH Home Block Marlborough Youthful, skilfully crafted wineMain Divide Waipara Pinot Noir 2011 HHHH1/2 with deep, purple-flushed colour.Valley Gewurztraminer From a vineyard (formerly known Mouthfilling, with strong plum2012 HHHH1/2 as Koru) on the south side of the Clearview Beachhead and black pepper flavours, hintsThis bargain-priced, partly barrel- Wairau Valley, this is a deeply Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay of nutty oak (20% new) andfermented wine is delicious now. coloured, very sweet-fruited and 2013 HHHH fine-grained tannins. IntenselyThe bouquet is spicy and full- velvety red with generous plum, Full-bodied wine, grown on the varietal wine, still unfolding;bloomed; the palate mouthfilling nut and slight licorice flavours, coast at Te Awanga and barrel- open mid-2015+. $35and seductively smooth, with deliciously rich and rounded. fermented. Sweet-fruited, with Pisa Range Estate Run 245concentrated, peachy, slightly $37 (A) strong, vibrant, citrusy, slightly Central Otago Pinot Noirgingery and honeyed flavours, Soho Carter Waiheke toasty flavours, woven with 2013 HHHHgentle sweetness and a long, Island Chardonnay fresh acidity. in a moderately This stylish, youthful red waswell-spiced finish. (From 2013 HHHH1/2 complex style, enjoyable young hand-harvested from ‘younger’Pegasus Bay.) $19.95 Powerful, mouthfilling and but also worth cellaring. $27 (A) vines (averaging 10 years old) andMount Riley 17 Valley sweet-fruited wine, instantly Flying Sheep Hawke’s Bay matured in French oak barriques.Marlborough Chardonnay attractive, with concentrated Chardonnay 2013 HHHH Full and bright in colour, it is2013 HHHH1/2 peach and melon flavours, a hint This single-vineyard wine mouthfilling, sweet-fruitedWeighty, finely textured wine of grilled nuts, gentle acidity was estate-grown inland, at and savoury, with lively cherry,from a Wairau Valley site, hand- and a slightly creamy texture. Mangatahi. Fresh and full- plum and spice flavours, goodharvested, fermented with A mouthfilling, well-rounded, bodied, it is stylish, with ripe, complexity, and a finely textured,indigenous yeasts and French typical northern style, it shows citrusy, peachy flavours, a subtle lingering finish. Best drinking midoak-aged for 10 months. Classy, excellent depth and cellaring seasoning of oak and excellent 2015+. $32 (A, UK, USA)with youthful grapefruit and potential. $38 harmony and richness. (From Saint Clair Marlboroughpeach flavours, subtle toasty and Soho Havana Marlborough Osawa.) $28 (A) Pinot Noir 2013 HHHHmealy notes adding complexity, Pinot Noir 2013 HHHH1/2 Main DivideTehau Reserve Already delicious, this is one ofexcellent delicacy and harmony, Fleshy and concentrated, Waipara Valley Pinot Noir the best vintages yet. Grownand a well-rounded finish. $32 this is a bold style of pinot 2012 HHHH at sites in the Southern Valleys noir, from a single site in the Barrel-aged for 18 months, this and partly oak-aged, it is full- Southern Valleys. Deeply elegant, savoury red is already coloured and mouthfilling, coloured and sturdy, it has fresh, drinking well. Mouthfilling, it has with a strong surge of fresh, concentrated plum and spice an array of cherry, plum, spice vibrant cherry, plum and spice flavours, seasoned with nutty and nut flavours, ripe, supple flavours, showing considerable oak, good complexity and the tannins and good complexity. complexity, and loads of drink- structure to mature well. Open (From Pegasus Bay.) $33 (A, UK) young charm. $27 (UK) 2016+. $38 (A) Mount Riley 17 Valley TwoTails Marlborough Marlborough Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc 2013 HHHH 2013 HHHH Ruby hued, fresh and savoury, Fleshy, weighty wine, vibrantly with generous red berry, fruity, with well-ripened melon, strawberry and spice flavours passionfruit and lime flavours, and gentle tannins. Already fresh acidity and a finely drinking well, with very good balanced, dry finish. $22 (A, texture and complexity. $37 (A) UK, US) September/October 2014 W I N E S TAT E 125
MICHAEL COOPER½ Mount Riley Soho White Collection Saint Clair Vicar’s Marlborough Merlot Marlborough Pinot Noir Choice MarlboroughFlying Sheep Hawke’s Bay Malbec 2013 HHH1/2 2013 HHH1/2 GewurztraminerChardonnay 2012 HHH1/2 Deeply coloured, merlot-based Floral, finely balanced red, 2013 HHHFrom Osawa, this light yellow/ red with a splash of malbec grown in the Awatere and Attractively perfumed, this easy-green wine is full-bodied, with (5%), barrel-aged for 10 months. Brancott valleys. Ruby hued, it is drinking wine is clearly varietal,fresh acidity and good depth of Fleshy, with strong, fresh plum mouthfilling with vibrant cherry, with mouthfilling body, goodcitrusy, slightly buttery, gently and spice flavours, a restrained plum, spice and dried herb depth of fresh lychee, pear andoaked flavours. It’s a finely oak influence and a smooth flavours, showing some savoury, spice flavours and a dryish, softbalanced wine, for drinking now- finish. Gutsy, good value red, nutty complexity, and lots of finish. $19.502015. $28 (A) already drinking well. $17 drink-young appeal. $27 Saint Clair Vicar’s ChoiceFlying Sheep Hawke’s Bay Marlborough MerlotPinot Gris 2013 HHH1/2 Mount Riley Marlborough 2013 HHHThis is a good ‘food’ wine - Pinot Noir 2013 HHH1/2 Full-coloured, this is anmouthfilling, fresh, vibrantly Ruby hued, fresh, mouthfilling Flying Sheep Hawke’s Bay enjoyable, ‘fruit-driven’ style offruity and smooth, with and vibrantly fruity, with good Pinot Noir 2013 HHH red, blended with malbec (15%)ripe, citrusy, appley, spicy depth of youthful cherry, plum Ruby hued, this is a medium- and American oak-aged. It offersflavours, hints of pears and and spice flavours, a gentle bodied red with satisfying depth fresh, lively blackcurrant andlychees, a touch of complexity seasoning of nutty oak, and fine- of vibrant, plummy flavours, a plum flavours, showing goodand a dryish finish. (From grained tannins. Best drinking hint of dried herbs, fresh acidity ripeness, depth and roundness.Osawa.) $26 (A) 2015+. $22 (A) and a smooth finish. Good, easy $19.50Flying Sheep Hawke’s Saint Clair Hawke’s Bay drinking. (From Osawa.) $30 (A) Saint Clair Vicar’s ChoiceBay Sauvignon Blanc Merlot 2013 HHH1/2 Saint Clair Unoaked Marlborough Pinot Noir2013 HHH1/2 This drink-young charmer was Marlborough Chardonnay 2013 HHHThis is a typical regional style – sourced ‘predominantly from 2013 HHH Enjoyable young, this fresh,weighty and sweet-fruited, with a single vineyard within the Enjoyable young, this full-bodied smooth red was grown in thestrong, vibrant passionfruit and Gimblett Gravels’ and American wine has a slightly creamy Southern Valleys and handledlime flavours and a crisp, dry oak-matured. The colour is dark bouquet and palate, with in tanks and French oak. Rubyfinish. (From Osawa.) $26 (A) and youthful; the palate fleshy, generous depth of lemony, hued, it has cherryish, plummy, with fresh, generous blackcurrant appley flavours and a well- slightly spicy flavours, with a and plum flavours, vibrantly fruity rounded finish. $22 touch of complexity and gentle and smooth. $21.50 tannins. $23 » » »126 W I N E S TAT E September/October 2014
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30 TASTED22 AWARDEDB R A N DY, C O G N AC & A R M AG N ACAn excellent tasting that covers all the bases for the Seguinot Grandegrape spirit aficionado: brandy mixers for entertaining, Champagne Cognacquality Australian brandies and Armagnac and Cognac NV HHHspirits across all price brackets. A young lightweight with spicy aromas and well-balanced warm and sweet flavour profile. $54Brandy Martell Medaillon Old Fine VSOP Cognac NV HHH8 TASTED Rich well-balanced and full flavoured with pleasant apple5 AWARDED pie-like aromas and flavours. $75Examples here of both mixer Vecchia Romagna Black Berville XO French Brandy Marquis de Montesquioubrandies and up-market Label Brandy NV HHH1/2 NV HHH XO Cognac NV HHH‘stand-alones’ outside of Very nice chocolaty/mocha A lighter easy drinking style; a Heady fruitiness to the nosethe Cognac and Armagnac bouquet. Warming in the mouth; little age, some fruitiness and and broad sweet palate offeringregions. There were a few quite sweet and complex with a touch of vanillin oak. $55 easy drinking. $90here that showed aged, sherry hint of aniseed. $55 Camus VSOP Elegancebarrel complexity worthy of Black Bottle Four Star Cognac Cognac NV HHHcompeting with the best! Brandy NV HHH Under $100 A young, light but well- Attractive fruity/tropical aromas balanced product. GoodSt Agnes XO Brandy and youthful palate; some 6 TASTED oak/fruit integration. LovelyNV HHHH1/2 reasonable maturity coming 5 AWARDED lingering aftertaste. $80Very big rich brandy nose with through. $33.99fruity apple-like notes and The judges said this is whatrancio elements. Excellent aged they expected for this groupcomplexity on a hot grippy with - \"Youthful spirits thatpalate that has a lovely long tasted like Cognac; sherrylingering drying finish. $100 wood rancio and integration of spirit\".St Agnes VSOP BrandyNV HHHH Hennessy XO CognacA well-balanced product with NV HHHHgood rich wood, fruit depth and A huge complexity of apricotsaged characters obvious on and prunes on the nose andboth nose and palate. Drying a big flavoursome palate withfinish. $38 plenty of toffee/mocha and vanillin nuances. $78.99128 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER
feature tastingCognac Jean-Luc Pasquet XO Armagnac Chabot XO SuperiorOver $100 Cognac NV HHHH Over $100 Armagnac NV HHHH1/2 Soft toffee complexity to Fragrances of varnish wood6 TASTED the nose and young, slightly 4 TASTED and apricots lift off the well-6 AWARDED grippy and warming palate 4 AWARDED balanced nose. Soft in the with nice fruit and lingering mouth with quite a delicateMore complex version, as sweetness. $160 Strong group of worthy cherry/nutmeg flavour profileexpected. \"The traditional Armagnacs. \"These are where showing good wood age. $130elegance of aged spirit Gautier XO Cognac they should be as strong Chateau du Tariquetblows you away,\" said one NV HHH flavoursome Armagnacs,\" said Le Legendaire Francejudge. \"The contribution of Very attractive spicy/oaky nose one judge. \"Here we are seeing Armagnac NV HHH1/2wood sweetness and quality with lovely soft, smooth, spicy very good age complexity Pleasant warm fruitof grapes producing high, caramel flavours. $115 coming from oak maturation sweetness on the nose. Bigyet smooth balance of alcohol and balance.\" wood palate with lots ofis extraordinary.\" Armagnac fruitiness to match and plenty Under $100 Chateau du Tariquet of aged characters. $199Martell Cordon Bleu Extra France ArmagnacOld Cognac NV HHHHH 6 TASTED 1995 HHHHHA fabulous Cognac. Warm 2 AWARDED A very complex productand spirity on the nose with a with loads of good agedperfumed lift and some fruity The brandies that were characters. Big, spicy andand vanillin touches. Very recommended showed good chocolaty aromas with richwell-balanced, complex palate Armagnac character but smooth fruity sweet flavourswith great lingering Cognac there were far too many that are laced with lovelyflavours. $199 youthful simple spirit brandies drying oakiness. $199.99 in this group.Martell Extra Old XO Chateau du Tariquet XOCognac NV HHHHH Janneau Napoleon Grand France ArmagnacLeathery cigar box characters Armagnac NV HHH NV HHHH1/2obvious on the nose and Big sweet fruity fragrances; A very well-integrated fullermatched by rich fruit great level of oak. Young style with beautiful wood/sweetness and excellent well balanced fruity/nougat fruit integration. Lovely toffee/maturation. Big bold and spicy palate. $75 caramel maturity on the nosein the mouth with complexity and a rich, complex, warm andof spicy wood age. $225 Chateau du Tariquet flavoursome palate. $129 Folle Blanche VS FranceCourvoisier XO Imperial Armagnac NV HHHCognac NV HHHH1/2 A hot, lighter style- veryA beautiful inviting Cognac nose youthful with pleasant sweetsmelling of spicy stonefruits caramel characters. $99.90with a big hit of oak. Palate iscomplex and warm with sweetaged complexity and very goodwood handling. $180Golden Horse XO CognacNV HHHHA very stylish Cognac that isspicy, rich and flavoursomewith excellent fruit, woodand age integration. Greatdrinking. $130Stephen Matthews Russell Johnson judgesFormer lecturer in CEO of Russell Johnsonhospitality studies at Consulting, for wine & spirit Michael Hage Regency College of research and development. Distillation TechnicalTafe and the Adelaide Formerly wine division technical officer for TaracInstitute of TAFE. manager of Beringer Blass Wine Technologies involvedAlso a former general Estates. Eight years’ experience as with all aspects of brandymanager of the Earl production manager with Seagram distillation. Distilled inof Zetland Hotel, and Spirits. Adelaide Wine Show judge Cognac for a Hennessymalt specialist. in the brandy class. supplier. Completed an advanced brandy course in South Africa. The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 129
NEW RELEASES213 TASTED132 AWARDEDNEW RELEASESIn this tasting it was hard to get past the shiraz and chardonnay classes, Gilded Lilly South Fernfield Adelaidewhich were by far the best performers, with great varietal focus and less Australia Chenin Hills Sauvignonoak addition than in the past. The 2012 vintage is really coming to the Blanc 2013 HHH Blanc 2014 HHH1/2fore now with great drink-now flavours, but also room for further ageing. Subtle toasty floral Very classy citrus andAn honourable mention must also go to the rieslings and semillons in aromas and very light fresh herbs on the nosethe white categories and grenache and Kiwi pinots in the reds. \"softly spoken\" palate. and a touch of tropics Good food wine. $14 and spices on the longSparkling Burnbrae Mudgee Staete Landt persistent palate. $19 Moscato 2014 HHH Marlborough Sauvignon Birds of a Feather1 TASTED Light cherry and kiwi fruit Viognier 2013 HHHH Blanc & Hummingbird Series1 AWARDED nose and a confectionery Some spiced pear-like Blends Margaret River sweet \"cherry pop\" of a aromas obvious on the Sauvignon BlancA nice fresh example of palate. $20 nose and great length 27 TASTED 2014 HHH1/2an Aussie sparkling. and intensity of pear, 12 AWARDED A clean elegant 'fume' Meadowbrook South citrus and earthy-like style, slight earthinessBlue Pyrenees Eastern Australia flavour profile. $39 A mixed group with a to the toasty nose andMethode Moscato 2012 HHH nice bunch of quaffers an interesting stylishTraditionelle A serious style with Upper Reach Western and a few wines that sweet tropical/oakPyrenees complex aromatics Australia Verdelho excelled. However there palate. $19.99Chardonnay Pinot and pleasantly sweet 2014 HHH1/2 were also too many ShinglebackNoir Pinot Meunier palate. Appears Stylish wine with a lift of over extracted non- Haycutters Adelaide2011 HHH1/2 European. $14.99 citrus on the herbal nose varietal wines. Hills SauvignonCreamy peaches and and a flavoursome palate. Blanc 2014 HHHstrawberry aromas Other White An excellent example of Qiwila Chile A light varietal tropical/and an alert, high acid, Varietals & the variety. $20 Sauvignon Blanc rock melon nose andlemony palate with some Blends 2013 HHHH1/2 soft flavoursome palate.balanced sweetness. Gartelmann Jessica Similar to a big ripe \"Very Aussie!\" $16.95 13 TASTED Hunter Valley New Zealand style of Richard Hamilton 3-5 $24 7 AWARDED Verdelho 2014 HHH sauvignon blanc with Adelaide Hills Clean, fresh and a powerful, pungent, Sauvignon BlancMoscato Solid group of quaffers. flavoursome with light herbaceous/tropical 2014 HHH The verdelho, chenin lemon aromas and nose and intensely A ripe, lifted5 TASTED and viognier varietals a tropical fruit salad flavoured and complex herbaceous bouquet3 AWARDED showing promise. palate. $20 palate. Good level of and a light fresh and phenolics. $6.99 straightforward lemon/Some nicely balanced, Swings & Mt Surmon Clare thyme palate. $19.95fruity, spritz, styles for Roundabouts Valley Viognier Villa Maria Flying Highearly consumption. Margaret River 2014 HHH Early Release Margaret River Chenin Blanc An earthy floral bouquet Marlborough Sauvignon BlancThe Grapes of 2014 HHHH and a nicely balanced, Sauvignon Blanc 2014 HHHRoss Barossa Valley Lemon characters simple, apple-like 2014 HHHH A very well-balanced, ripe,Moscato dominate the nose palate. Good acid Very varietal with spicy tropical style of sauvignon2014 HHH1/2 and has a citrus driven balance. 3-5 $20 herbaceous aromas and blanc with pleasantLight floral aromas and palate with some nice zingy citrus palate. Good mouthfeel. $19.99plenty of sweetness spiciness. \"A fault free Peter Lehmann drinking now. $NA K1 by Geoff Hardyon the palate, as to be white,\" according to one H&V Barossa Valley Adelaide Hillsexpected, but has good judge. $22 Verdejo 2014 HHH Churchview Estate Sauvignon Blancbalancing acidity. $19 Estery lemony Margaret River 2014 HHH fragrances and simple, Sauvignon Blanc A pleasant quaffer with a fresh, light tropical Semillon 2014 HHHH complex nose of sweet flavours. $22 Interesting cut grass/ citrus and herbs and asparagus nose with a bright zingy flavours. $20 powerful herbaceous lift. Spicy balanced palate with lingering tropical flavours. $20130 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER
wine & spirit insider tastingPauletts Polish Hill Roaring Meg CentralRiver Clare Valley Otago Pinot GrisSauvignon Blanc 2013 HHH2014 HHH Smells of sweet ripeDescribed by one judge pears with interestingas being \"user friendly\". spicy/sweet fruit flavourAll tropical, clean, fresh length. $21.95 NZand lifted. $22 CDRaidis Estate RieslingThe KelpieSingle Vineyard 10 TASTEDCoonawarra 8 AWARDEDSauvignon Blanc2013 HHH A good solid class ofSome citrus on the nose fresh and lively rieslings.with a pungent edge. \"Another month in theLovely flavours - all spicy bottle might have helpedand tropical. $20 a few wines here thatRoustabout had been rushed on toOverseer's the market too early,\"Pemberton said one judge.Sauvignon BlancSemillon 2012 HHHSweet smelling wine;preserved lemonaromas with similarcharacters on the freshpalate. $21.99Pinot Gris5 TASTED4 AWARDEDA solid class with boththe lean racy and fat oilystyles well represented.Taylors Clare Valley Richard Hamilton DOLCETTO SHIRAZPinot Gris Watervale Clare2013 HHH1/2 Valley Riesling Style to compliment your CreativityPlenty of big, ripe oily 2014 HHHHfruit here with a hint of Delicate balance of floral The wines versatility allows you to serve it with many foodsginger on the nose and and citrus aromas with and settings.good flavour persistence a zippy acid palate that'son a well-balanced fresh with lime flavours It can be served chilled on a hot day with fish, meats or spicypalate. $19 and some residual sugar food or served at room temperature in cooler weather withPeter Lehmann H&V to balance. $19.95 heavier slow cooked dishes. It makes a great aperitif.Eden Valley PinotGris 2014 HHH Dolcetto “little sweet one” is a dark skinned wine grape fromSimple tropical fruit the Monferrato hills of North Western Italyexpression on the noseand good length of crisp Shiraz is well known for bold fruit characterised by plum,fruit flavours. $22 blackcurrant and cherry tonesSirromet 820 AboveVineyard Selection Luxurious fruit flavours, semi sweet with soft effervescenceGranite Belt Pinot making it a brilliant partner with modern food styles. ALC 9.5%Gris 2013 HHHGood example of the nobleroadwines.com facebook.com/NobleRoadWinesstyle with fresh guava-like aromas and bold, The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 131oily fruit palate. $21
NEW RELEASES Eldredge Clare Semillon & Little Birdwood The Farrier Valley Riesling Blends South Eastern Padthaway 2014 HHH1/2 Australia Semillon Chardonnay An elegant perfumed 8 TASTED Sauvignon Blanc 2013 HHHH floral bouquet followed 5 AWARDED 2014 HHH A complex, spicy, nutty, by a bright fresh palate Some high standard Fresh cut grass aromas light apricot bouquet with rose petal flavours aromatic styles at the and alert, intense varietal and great persistence of and lively acidity. $20 top end and some nice flavours with zippy acid. creamy stonefruit flavours quaffers at the value end. Excellent quaffer. $4.99 with attractive residual Alkoomi Frankland sugar notes. $17.99 River Riesling Eldredge Clare GMH White Meritage Peter Lehmann 2013 HHH1/2 Valley Semillon South Australia H&V Eden Valley Smells of brown cordial. Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Sauvignon Chardonnay The lean palate has 2014 HHHH1/2 Blanc 2014 HHH 2013 HHHH developing complexity Rich and flavoursome Very alert fruit salad Very approachable, of citrus fruit and spices. wine with subtle nose and palate showing elegant but complex Enjoyable drink. $22 passionfruit aromas and lovely crisp tangy style. Minerally, citrus an elegant palate with freshness. $18 aromas with slightThe Roustabout Fernfield Eden Valley lingering passionfruit and toastiness whichOwners Range Riesling 2014 HHH citrus flavours and very Chardonnay is echoed on theMount Barker A high acid style with precise lemon acidity. flavoursome palate. $22Riesling 2013 HHHH greener Granny Smith- 25 TASTED Birds of a FeatherLovely lifted perfumed like fruit characters and 3-5 $20 16 AWARDED Hummingbirdnose with underlying some spicy length. $21 Brygon Reserve Series Margarettoastiness. Good line Handcrafted The Bruce Margaret The judges noted this River Chardonnayof tight lime flavours by Geoff Hardy River Semillon group showed a strong 2012 HHHHon the crunchy palate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc and consistent class of A solid oak nose withwith the oak adding Riesling 2014 HHH 2014 HHHH1/2 controlled, restrained a line of lemon-likecomplexity. $32.99 Fresh and lively with Water white wine with winemaking. \"These characters and nutmegClaymore Wines attractive perfumed floral tropical fragrances and wines are moving and spices giving a niceJoshuaTree Clare fruit. Tight structure. upfront fresh and delicate towards the citrus, twist to the fresh fruitValley Watervale Plenty of acidity. $25 passionfruit characters elegant gooseberry flavours. $19.99Riesling 2014 HHH1/2 Roustabout with flavours that linger styles rather than the Brygon ReserveRipe citrus nose with a Overseer's Mount the length of the palate. 'Dolly Parton' ones of Bin 868 Margaretslight meaty note. Nice Barker Riesling Good acid spine. $19.99 the past,\" commented River Chardonnayline and persistence 2012 HHH Flying High one judge. 2012 HHHHof mouth-watering Lovely lime-like aromas Margaret River Oak evident here,lime flavours. Hint of and a complexity of Semillon Sauvignon The Big Easy but not overdone andphenolics. $20 lingering honeyed apple- Blanc 2014 HHHH Margaret River well matched by ripe like flavours. $21.99 A nose of green Chardonnay stonefruit varietal mangoes and kiwi fruit. 2012 HHHH1/2 characters with good star ratings Flavoursome, fleshy, Oaky, toasty, hazelnut level of acidity at the fruit-driven palate with a fragrances. Silky in the back. $19.99Three-, four- and five-star ratings are signs of touch of spice. Drink now mouth with upfront Pepperilly Fergusonexcellence in fruit quality and winemaking skill. or hold for complexity to sweet nectarine/lemon Valley ChardonnayAll wines are judged ‘blind’ by wine industry evolve. $19.99 flavours with pleasant 2013 HHH1/2professionals and are compared in peer nutty toasty edge. Just A well-presented toastyclasses by three judges. mellowing and drinking oak on the nose andCM Wine is exclusive to Cellarmasters, well now. $16.99 good weight of ripea major mail-order business. stonefruit on the softCD Cellar door price. Hollick Bond sweet palate. $28CDO Cellar door only. Road Coonawarra Wise Guy MargaretSO Sold out. Chardonnay River Chardonnay$N/A Price not available at time of printing. 2012 HHHH1/2 2012 HHH1/2 Contact information pg 152. Stylish, elegant, cool Spicy and perfumed climate, citrus-like bouquet with a hint of RECOMMENDED cellaring (years). varietal fruit obvious gooseberries whichFor a complete list of what we tasted here seamlessly follows through to theplease refer to www.winestate.com.au integrated with lovely fresh, lively and elegant toasty oak. Silky palate. $14.99 smooth mouthfeel. Light phenolics adding complexity. $28132 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER
wine & spirit insider tastingFlying High Margaret Cumulus OrangeRiver Chardonnay Chardonnay2012 HHH1/2 2012 HHHSimple nose; quite Slight green tropical fruitaustere. Green characters with gentlenectarine-like flavours. toasty oak and goodPlenty of acidity. An level of acidity. $40attractive phenolic gripadds complexity. $19.99 RoséAlkoomi FranklandRiver Chardonnay 13 TASTED2012 HHH1/2 7 AWARDEDElegant varietal fruitnicely complimented A nice bunch of quaffersby a complexity of oak, with different stylesyeast autolysis and lovely ranging from light, freshlingering acidity. $24 and vibrant to the biggerUpper Reach sweeter, almost lightThe Gig Western red styles.Australia UnwoodedChardonnay Gartelmann Veronica2014 HHH Hunter Valley RoséCitrus and quinces 2014 HHH1/2on the nose and Electric pink wine withflavoursome peachy light estery perfumedpalate with pleasant bouquet and fresh brightresidual sugar. $20 sweet raspberry flavoursStrategy South with lingering spice. $20Eastern AustraliaChardonnay Peter Lehmann Art 'n'2013 HHH Soul South AustraliaNice toasty complexity Rosé 2014 HHHto the nose and upfront Pretty pink with vibrantflavoursome spicy lemon estery strawberrypalate. $12.99 aromas and a fresh tight elegant palate. $14Meadowbrook ShinglebackSouth Eastern Haycutters SalmonAustralia McLaren Vale RoséChardonnay 2014 HHH2013 HHH Light and simple withFresh varietal fruit subtle cherry/raspberryaromas with subtle oak bouquet and annotes. Big hit of fruit on elegant confectionerythe palate. Good acid palate. $16.95backbone. $14.99 Luna Rosa RosadoSwings & Central Ranges NSWRoundabouts Rosé 2014 HHHBackyard Stories Light lifted red fruitMargaret River aromatics and a balancedChardonnay red berry palate. Punter's2013 HHH delight! $16.99Simple, stylish and alert Burnbrae Mudgeewith light citrus aromas, Rosé 2014 HHHripe stonefruit flavours Pretty strawberrywith zingy acid. $35 bouquet, creamy texturedLions Lair Margaret vanilla/strawberryRiver Chardonnay palate with interest and2012 HHH complexity. $20Smells of toast and The Grapes ofapricots with upfront Ross Ruby Tuesdaynectarine flavours and Barossa Valley Rosésubtle nutty oak. $12.99 2014 HHH Smells of strawberries and cream with some excellent estery tropical fruit flavours with a savoury tang. $20 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 133
NEW RELEASESSwings & Tinpot Hut Morgan Vineyards Heslop Hand Picked Pirramimma Stock'sRoundabouts Marlborough Pinot Yarra Valley Pinot Mudgee Touriga Hill McLaren ValeMargaret River Shiraz Noir 2012 HHHH Noir 2013 HHH Nacional 2011 HHH G.S.M. 2012 HHHRosé 2014 HHH Developed leathery A bigger warmer style Concentrated porty Sweet stewed fruitLightly perfumed floral characters add with lifted aromas sweet nose with a big bouquet and mid-weightaromas and crisp elegant complexity to the lovely and lingering varietal hit of black fruit flavours sweet and spicy red fruitpalate. \"Enjoy cooled on spicy varietal fruit flavours. $39 layered with leathery palate. Tannic finish. $18a hot day!\" $22 nose with an elegance notes. $35 of spicy varietal fruit Mt Difficulty Single Pirramimma OldPinot Noir flavours. $25 NZ Vineyard Target Grenache & Bush Vine McLaren Mt Difficulty Single Gully Bannockburn Blends Vale Grenache14 TASTED Vineyard Long Gully Pinot Noir 2011 HHH 2012 HHH10 AWARDED Bannockburn Pinot Big and powerful with a 6 TASTED Hints of earthy forest Noir 2011 HHHH spicy varietal fruit nose 5 AWARDED floor-like notes on theA very good line-up of A complexity of varietal and complex, savoury nose and a tannic firmpredominantly New fruit, toasty oak and palate. $89.95 NZ Solid wines with red licorice palate. $30Zealand pinots showing powdery tannins. the variety showingclassic strawberry and Elegant nose - hints of Staete Landt Paladin excellent fruit and Merlotcherry varietal fruits caramel and chocolate Marlborough Pinot structure from the rightwith appropriate oak and persistent flavours. Noir 2010 HHH regions. Enjoy! 12 TASTEDand acid levels. A few $89.95 NZ Ripe strawberry aromas 4 AWARDEDstill veered towards dry Map Maker developing honeyed Vinrock McLaren Valered characters. Marlborough Pinot notes and lingering Grenache 2013 HHHH Somewhat of a struggle! Noir 2013 HHH1/2 mouthfilling spicy, earthy Sweet and youthful, \"This variety is eitherRockburn Central Spicy sandalwood and flavours. $36 earthy raspberry aromas. good or nothing, withOtago Pinot Noir red currant nose with Excellent depth and clonal issues or regional2012 HHHHH a tight red berry palate Other Red length of spicy fruit issues. One veryLifted herbal nose with displaying some gamey Varietals & pastille flavours on a well- exciting wine here fromhints of spices and leathery notes. $26 Blends structured palate. $22 Chile that really standsbeetroot and intense, Rockburn Ten Barrels out from the crowd.”complex upfront Central Otago Pinot 6 TASTED Vinrock McLarenraspberry/mushroom- Noir 2012 HHH1/2 3 AWARDED Vale Grenache Shiraz Qiwila Chile Merlotlike flavours. Still quite Dark inky pinot fruit Mataro 2013 HHH1/2 2012 HHHH1/2youthful. This wine has aromas that's all cherries Interesting varietals Beautiful grenache \"Lovely fresh drinkingclass, length and lovely and violets with light tending more to fruit drive - smells of here,\" said one judge.softness. $49.99 summer pudding mid-weight food red licorice and tastes This wine offers aromas flavours and leathery friendly flavours. of red currants and of red berries andDelta Marlborough complexity. $96 cherries with soft tannin licorice and fills thePinot Noir 2012 Koppamurra King River Estate spine. $22 mouth with soft velvetyHHHH1/2 Adelaide Hills Pinot King Valley Saperavi dark fruit flavours with\"This wine has power Noir 2013 HHH 2012 HHH1/2 Robert Oatley GSM an attractive savouryyet poise,\" commented Earthy cola nose and Rich leathery nose with McLaren Vale edge. $6.99one judge. Shows complex fruit-driven dried fruit undertones. Grenache Shirazlovely complexity of flavours developing some Very interesting powerful Mourvedre Brygon Reserve Binprimary fruit, nutty oak aged complexity. $25 fruit palate and slightly 2013 HHH1/2 898 Margaret Riverunderscored by some drying tannins. $35 A spice bun of a nose Merlot 2012 HHHbottle age characters. It's and very classy, soft and Plum jam and tar onsoft and long. $24 NZ Hastwell & flavoursome palate with the nose and high acid Lightfoot McLaren spicy oak sitting on top palate with fleshy fruit Vale Tempranillo of light red fruits. $22.95 flavours. Needs more 2011 HHH time. $19.99 Mature smoky aromas and excellent depth of spicy blackcurrant flavours. $22judges Matt Jackman Stephen John Greg Tilbrook Winemaker at Owner/winemaker of Barossa based winemaking McLaren Vintners. Stephen John Wines. More consultant. Formerly senior Formerly winemaker at than 30 years’ winemaking winemaker Watson Wine Geoff Merrill Wines. experience. Has judged Group. Former winemaker at Has been involved in at Adelaide, National, and Wynns Coonawarra winery multiple vintages in Barossa wine shows. for five years. Previously Burgundy, Oregon, Regular Winestate panellist winemaker at Amberley Tasmania and South and chairman of judges at Estate, Margaret River for six Australia. the Winestate Wine of the years. Completed a vintage Year Awards. in Languedoc, France.134 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER
wine & spirit insider tastingFlying High Brygon Reserve Bin Flying High Australia’sMargaret River 822 Margaret River Margaret River first organicMerlot 2012 HHH Cabernet Merlot Cabernet MerlotQuite jammy fruit 2012 HHH1/2 2012 HHH certifierstarting to develop Good earthy cabernet Lovely spicy blackberrysecondary tarry nose of blackcurrants fruit with a background Proud sponsor of thecharacters and balanced and plums. \"Honest\", of violets and toasty oak Australian Organicby toasty oak. $19.99 full-bodied palate to balance. $19.99 with dark fruit Wine of the YearPertaringa Stage concentration. $19.99 Hastwell & LightfootLeft Adelaide Merlot GMH Meritage 38 Days McLaren www.nasaa.com.au2012 HHH South Australia Vale CabernetSavoury nose all tar, Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon Shirazearth and licorice with Petit Verdot Merlot 2012 HHHupfront earthy dark 2012 HHH1/2 A very honest style - asweet flavours. $22 A big flavoursome classic Aussie blend with inky wine. Smells of good fruit sweetnessCabernet berries and violets and and great oak. $40Blends has good persistence of fruit flavours on the Third Wheel Reserve11 TASTED palate. $20 Margaret River9 AWARDED Meadowbrook South Cabernet Shiraz Eastern Australia Merlot 2011 HHH\"No airs and graces here Cabernet Merlot A nice quafferbut very consistent 2013 HHH with dark, slightlyquality wines that you A big, soft, old savoury, fruit showingcan enjoy for drinking fashioned style ready reasonable length andnow,\" said one judge. \"A for drinking now. Good concentration. $19.99solid Aussie blend that weight of sweet red/rarely disappoints.\" black fruit. $14.99 Cabernet Wise Guy Margaret SauvignonTaylors Winemaker's River CabernetProject Clare Valley Merlot 2012 HHH 25 TASTEDCabernet Sauvignon Simple and 13 AWARDEDMerlot Malbec uncomplicated styleCabernet Franc with opulent dark fruit, Quite a mixed groupShiraz 2013 HHHH savoury edge and hints with the lesser winesNose not giving a lot of violets. $14.99 prematurely aged oraway; some hints of Birds of a Feather lacking fruit. \"Freshnessspices and berry fruits. Hummingbird Series and brightness of fruitPowerful palate with Margaret River flavour was the key andupfront rich mouthfilling Cabernet Merlot those wines that hadspicy blackberry 2012 HHH that were rewarded,\"flavours. $25 Classic tarry/spicy explained one judge. varietal fruit aromas with a long flavoursome full bodied palate. $19.99Adam Clay Marc van Halderen Penfolds winemaker in Winemaker at Yalumbathe Barossa Valley. Has Wines. Formerly winemakercompleted vintages at in South Africa for nineMarchesi de Frescobaldi years plus French vintagein Chianti and Pellegrin in experience. Judged atCalifornia. Judge at the South African Veritas Show,Alternative Varieties show Winemaker's ChoiceCairns, Queensland Wine Awards, Wine Magazine &Awards and Clare Valley Michelangelo Wine Awards.wine show. The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 135
NEW RELEASES Terramore For Forester Estate The Love of Wine Margaret River Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 HHHH 2012 HHHH1/2 A menthol driven nose Lifted savoury and with hints of spices and slightly earthy aromas herbs. A powerful well- with a touch of herbs structured sweet dark and dash of spices. berry palate with Nicely drying tannins a delicious flavour on the rich palate with profile. $37.99 excellent persistance Flying High of lovely dark fruit Margaret River flavours. $25 Cabernet Sauvignon Swings & 2011 HHH1/2 Roundabouts Nose has a nice Backyard Stories concentration of berries, Margaret River tar and herbs. The Cabernet Sauvignon palate has a moderate 2012 HHHH weight of sweet berry Minty berry bouquet flavours. $19.99 with a delicate violet Angas Plains Estate lift. Palate shows good PJ's Langhorne Creek weight of berry fruit Cabernet Sauvignon flavours with chocolaty 2010 HHH1/2 tannins to balance. $39 Christmas cake nose and nicely aged berry fruit palate developing leathery notes and supported by supple tannins. $25136 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER
wine & spirit insider tasting GWD_Winestate_Sept Oct 2014_90x270mm_The Colonial Estate Exile Barossa CBotham Merrill Hollick RavenswoodWillis McLaren CoonawarraVale Coonawarra Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon 2010 HHH2009 HHH1/2 A pleasant, flavoursomeA very savoury nose and very stylish wineand still showing some ageing nicely and readysweet fruit freshness for drinking. $79on the palate with goodsecondary characters. $30 Geoff MerrillA.C Byrne & Reserve CoonawarraCo Coonawarra McLaren ValeCabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon2012 HHH 2007 HHHNot overly \"loud\" fruit- Excellent wine fordriven nose with a \"mild drinking now. Lovelymannered\" palate that Christmas cake aromasgrows into something and a flavoursomebigger. $9.99 palate. $46Third Wheel ReserveMargaret River ShirazCabernet Sauvignon Blends2012 HHHLifted ripe rich blackberry 4 TASTEDbouquet and a briary 3 AWARDEDfruit palate with lighttannins. $19.99 Small solid group of shirazThe Roustabout dominated quaffers.Owners RangeMargaret River JB's Future PerfectCabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley Syrah2012 HHH Primitivo NV HHHBig jammy nose and Sweet, opulent, spicyadvanced oaky flavours berry bouquet and silkymatched by berry smooth palate with berryfruits framed by sweet and spice flavours. $15tannins. $74.99The Big Easy Winery Road SouthMargaret River Australia ShirazCabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon2011 HHH 2013 HHHA big aromatic tannic Lifted spicy fruit nosevarietal with plenty of with hints of greencabernet flavours to back spice. Fresh youngit. $16.99 primary fruit palate. $10Birds of a FeatherHummingbird Series Birds of a FeatherMargaret River Hummingbird SeriesCabernet Sauvignon Margaret River2011 HHH Shiraz CabernetGood briary varietal nose 2012 HHHand firm tannic palate A flavoursome well-with sweet herbs and structured wine withberry flavours. $19.99 sweet licoricey dark berry fruit characters. $19.99 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 137
NEW RELEASES Shiraz The Big Easy Lions Lair Margaret Margaret River River Shiraz 26 TASTED Shiraz 2012 HHHH 2012 HHH1/2 Berry jam aromas with A classic Aussie shiraz. 20 AWARDED spicy notes and a long, Perfumed lift to the nose well-structured palate and solid licorice flavours Lovely class of wines full of sweet licorice with supple tannins and with lots of flavour fruit flavours showing a firm finish. $12.99 overall; ranging from savoury edge. $16.99 Terramore For licorice and spice to Tinpot Hut Hawkes The Love of Wine intense soft ripe fruit. Bay Syrah Coonawarra Shiraz 2012 HHHH 2012 HHH1/2 Wise Guy Margaret Obvious white pepper on A huge old school type River Shiraz the nose. Savoury palate of shiraz with powerful 2012 HHHH1/2 with cool climate fruit jubey red fruit aromas A classy wine with a and more of the peppery and massive chocolaty lovely nose - great fruit, characters mingling with fruit flavours. $25 excellent fresh oak and spices. $27 NZ King River Estate nice spicy lift. Good Blue Pyrenees King Valley Shiraz depth of spicy dark fruit Reserve Pyrenees 2012 HHH1/2 flavours. Great palate Shiraz 2012 HHHH Berries, pepper and structure with soft Classy dense berry spice on the nose with tannins. $14.99 bouquet with a dash of medicinal notes and spice. Nicely structured has great intensity Rockbare McLaren Rockbare Barossa jammy fruit palate of savoury peppery Vale Shiraz Babe Barossa Valley underscored by some flavours. $28 2012 HHHH1/2 Shiraz 2012 HHHH1/2 lovely sweet oak. $32 Great nose; complex and A classy shiraz with spicy with rich fruit and great crimson hues. lovely well-handled oak. Has an opulent ripe The palate is loaded with berry fruit nose and a intense chocolate/berry palate brimming over fruit flavours and slightly with intense berry fruit vintec_Winestate Australagsiarnip_FpAy.pdtaf n1n6in/2s5/.20$124310:30:31 AM flavours matched by some super oak. $45 WINE PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGY www.vintec-cellar.com C M Y CM MY CYCMY K 138 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER
wine & spirit insider tastingRaidis Estate Wild GMH South Birds of a Feather Geoff Merrill Jacko's RoustaboutGoat Hand Selected Australia Shiraz Hummingbird Series McLaren Vale Shiraz Overseer'sSingle Vineyard 2013 HHH Margaret River 2010 HHH Geographe LateCoonawarra Shiraz Nose is a compote of Shiraz 2012 HHH Smells of stewed plums Harvest Viognier2012 HHH1/2 berry fruit with more of A fresh fruit-driven style with a touch of leather. 2013 HHHA pleasant quaffer the same fruit characters with bright berry bouquet Good fruit/acid balance Raisined fruit aromaswith pleasant spicy on the zippy palate. $20 and mid-weight sweet to the palate. Easy and sweet simple palatecomplexity on the Robert Oatley dark fruit palate. $19.99 drinking. $28.50 with pear-like flavoursnose and a soft Signature McLaren Peter Lehmann predominating. $21.99palate showing fruit Vale Shiraz 2013 HHH Futures Barossa Sweet Whitesweetness. $28 Dark berries and tar on Shiraz 2012 HHH & FortifiedBotham Merrill Willis the nose and a bright A well-structured wineMcLaren Vale Shiraz youthful palate with firm rich with ripe fruit 2 TASTED2010 HHH1/2 fleshy fruit. $22.95 characters and showing 2 AWARDEDLovely rich fruit cake-like Taylors Jaraman good tannin length. $26aromas and big old Clare Valley Third Wheel Reserve A couple for the sweetschool style of shiraz McLaren Vale Shiraz Margaret River tooths!palate bursting with ripe 2013 HHH Shiraz 2011 HHHspicy fruit flavours. $30 Intense concentration of A huge rich chocolate Heslop Hand PickedA.C Byrne & Co dark berry aromas and a cake-like style. Some Mudgee BotrytisMcLaren Vale Shiraz palate offering a mouthful meatiness on the nose Chardonnay 20132013 HHH of jubey fruit. $29.50 and jammy notes on the (375ml) HHHRich berry fruit aromas Brygon Estate Family palate. $19.99 Powerful lifted botrytis/and a big jammy Selection Barossa marmalade nose withpalate laced with nice Shiraz 2012 HHH luscious sweet driedchocolaty touches. $9.99 Spicy nose with a touch apricot flavours. $18 of tar and excellent persistence of Cherry Ripe-like flavours. $14.99 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 139
top 40Shingleback Haycutters Peter Lehmann Art 'n' Gartelmann Veronica Bassham MontepulcianoSalmon McLaren Vale Soul South Australia Hunter Valley Rosé 2014 Riverland Rosé 2013Rosé 2014 Rosé 2014 Electric pink wine with light Strawberry and creamLight and simple with subtle Pretty pink with vibrant estery estery perfumed bouquet and complexity not too sweet andcherry/raspberry bouquet strawberry aromas and a fresh fresh bright sweet raspberry with some savoury charactersand an elegant confectionery tight elegant palate. $14 flavours with lingering spice. $20 and showing a good tannic grip.palate. $16.95 $20 Peter Lehmann Wines Limited Gartelmann WinesShingleback Phone: (08) 8565 9555 Phone: (02) 4930 7113 Bassham WinesPhone: (08) 8323 7388 E: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 8588 1480Email: [email protected] Web: www.peterlehmannwines.com Web: www.gartelmann.com.au Email: [email protected]: www.shingleback.com.au Web: www.basshamwines.comBest VALUE WINES OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND$U2ND0E&R Is updated in each issue of The Wine & Spirit Insider. To Qualify Some wines may - if they are still available - remain in the next issue’s Best Value Wines listing. Others 1 Wines must have first been recommended will sell out, or be replaced by higher-rated wines. in Winestate Magazine style or new release The Wine & Spirit Insider’s Best Value Wines listing tastings. Style tastings are defined as varietal comprises the best wines currently available, from big- tastings - eg, shiraz, chardonnay, etc. - or name brands and the higher volume ‘second labels’ blended styles such as shiraz/cabernet wines. from the smaller producers, as tasted by Winestate 2 Wines from designated regional tastings Magazine panels. The Best Value Wines listing gives are eligible provided they are widely available. credit to the value wines in the marketplace - wines 3 All wines must be currently available from that would otherwise be overshadowed by their much the winery, or be readily available in the more expensive cousins. marketplace. Cellar door wine is ineligable. $25 NZD & under140 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER
Mallee Estate Riverland Brygon Reserve Bin Heslop Hand Picked Domain RoadMoscato 2013 868 Margaret River Mudgee Botrytis Vineyard Duffers CreekLight, fresh and sherbety with Chardonnay 2012 Chardonnay 2013 (375ml) Riesling 2012candied apple-like characters Oak evident here, but not Powerful lifted botrytis/ Fleshy, medium-bodied styleand good level of acidity. $11 overdone and well matched marmalade nose with luscious from Bannockburn with a by ripe stonefruit varietal sweet dried apricot flavours. $18 distinct splash of sweetnessMallee Estate Wines characters with good level (19 grams/litre residual sugar)Phone: 0429 951 088 of acidity at the back. $19.99 Heslop Wines and strong, citrusy flavours. $25E: [email protected] Phone: (02) 6372 3903Web: www.malleeestatewines.com.au Brygon Reserve Wines Email: [email protected] Domain Road Vineyard Phone: 0419 865 556 Web: www.heslopwines.com.au Phone: +64 3 477 7737 E: [email protected] Email: [email protected] W: www.brygonreservewines.com.au Web: www.domainroad.co.nz The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 141
top 40Richard Hamilton Richard Hamilton Uleybury Maritimo Little Birdwood SouthWatervale Clare Valley Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Adelaide Semillon 2008 Eastern AustraliaRiesling 2014 Blanc 2014 Lots going on here and evolving Semillon Sauvignon beautifully with a great acid line. Blanc 2014Delicate balance of floral and A ripe, lifted herbaceous Very nice overall and offering Fresh cut grass aromascitrus aromas with a zippy acid bouquet and a light fresh good value for money. $15.50 and alert, intense varietalpalate that's fresh with lime and straightforward lemon/ flavours with zippy acid.flavours and some residual thyme palate. $19.95 Uleybury Wines Excellent quaffer. $4.99sugar to balance. $19.95 Phone: (08) 8280 7335 Leconfield Wines Pty Ltd/ Richard Email: [email protected] Aldi StoresLeconfield Wines Pty Ltd/ Richard Hamilton Web: www.uleybury.com Phone: (02) 9675 9382Hamilton Phone: (08) 8323 8830 Web: www.aldiliquor.com.auPhone: (08) 8323 8830 Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Web: www.leconfieldwines.comWeb: www.leconfieldwines.com142 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER
GMH White Meritage Fuddling Cup Margaret Fernfield Adelaide Hills Yarra Wood Tall TalesSouth Australia Semillon River Semillon Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Yarra Valley SauvignonSauvignon Blanc 2014 Blanc 2013 Very classy citrus and fresh Blanc 2013 herbs on the nose and a touch Fresh aromatic fruit nose andVery alert fruit salad nose and A classy well-made wine with of tropics and spices on the long a simple palate with floral/rosepalate showing lovely crisp tangy good palate structure and nice persistent palate. $19 petal-like flavours. $19freshness. $18 length of tropical flavours. $17Wines by Geoff Hardy Fuddling Cup Fernfield Wines Yarrawood EstatePhone: (08) 8388 3700 Phone: (08) 9364 6165 Phone: (08) 8564 1041 Phone: (03) 9730 2003E: [email protected] Email: [email protected] E: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: www.handcraftedbygeoffhardy. Web: www.fuddlingcup.com Web: www.fernfieldwines.com.au Web: www.yarrawood.com.aucom.auWINESTATE Winery Entry Forms available at www.winestate.com.au or email Peter Jackson [email protected] Ph +61 8 8357 9277eSUvBSeCRnIBtERs Subscribers enjoy these events FREE Register online at www.winestate.com.au Friday 16 January, 2015 Friday 10 April, 2015 Amazing Wines of South Africa Cabernet & Bordeaux Blends Hyatt Regency Hotel, Perth WA National Wine Center, AdelaideTickets available to Winestate Subscribers late 2014 Tickets available to Winestate Subscribers late 2014 Friday 23 January, 2015 Friday 29 May, 2015Cathay Pacific Best of the West 2015 The World’s Greatest Shiraz Challenge X Hyatt Regency Hotel, Perth WA Tickets available to Winestate Subscribers early 2015 Tickets available to Winestate Subscribers late 2014AD_Winestate Subscriber Events QPH_SO14.indd 1 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 143 2/07/2014 4:27:06 PM
top 40Shingleback Haycutters Domain Road Vineyard Gartelmann Jessica Hunter Helen & Joey Estate SingleAdelaide Hills Sauvignon Central Otago Pinot Valley Verdelho 2014 Vineyard Yarra ValleyBlanc 2014 Gris 2012 Clean, fresh and flavoursome Merlot Cabernet 2013A light varietal tropical/ Finely textured, dry style, partly with light lemon aromas and a Pungent charry aromas with lotsrock melon nose and (8%) barrel-fermented, with ripe tropical fruit salad palate. $20 of oak and soft bright red fruitsoft flavoursome palate. stonefruit flavours, fleshy and palate. Pleasant quaffer. $19\"Very Aussie!\". $16.95 rounded. $25 Gartelmann Wines Phone: (02) 4930 7113 Helen & Joey EstateShingleback Domain Road Vineyard Email: [email protected] Phone: 0410 234 688Phone: (08) 8323 7388 Phone: +64 3 477 7737 Web: www.gartelmann.com.au Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.hjestate.com.auWeb: www.shingleback.com.au Web: www.domainroad.co.nz AUSTRALIA South African wineries are invited to submit their wines to the Winestate presents “Best of South Africa” tasting at Hyatt Perth, Western Australia.144 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER Wines to be in Australia by 1 Jan 2015 (FREE SHIPPING SA to Perth available!) AD_South African Tasting QPH_MJ14.indd 1 Submission Form is at www.winestate.com.au and click on “Submit my wines”Judging at Hyatt Perth 14-16 January 2015 Trade and Subscriber Tasting 16 January 2015 Additional Trade Tastings will be held on the East Coast later in 2015 Meet our Winestate team when we visit the Western Cape July 14 -18, 2014 [email protected] 13/06/2014 12:03:22 PM
Burk Salter Riverland Burk Salter Riverland GMH Meritage South GMH South AustraliaCabernet Sauvignon 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Australia Cabernet Shiraz 2012Good prune-like aroma intensity Good porty fruit intensity Sauvignon Petit Verdotand a soft, rich and sweet on the nose and echoed on Merlot 2012 Smells of licorice and hasvarietal palate. $16 the rich sweet palate. $16 leathery, chocolaty, plum-like A big flavoursome inky wine. flavours and still showing someBurk Salter Wines Burk Salter Wines Smells of berries and violets and tannic grip. 5+ $20Phone: (08) 8540 5023 Phone: (08) 8540 5023 has good persistence of fruitEmail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] flavours on the palate. $20 Wines by Geoff HardyWeb: www.burksalterwines.com.au Web: www.burksalterwines.com.au Phone: (08) 8388 3700 Wines by Geoff Hardy E: [email protected] Phone: (08) 8388 3700 Web: www.handcraftedbygeoffhardy. E: [email protected] com.au Web: www.handcraftedbygeoffhardy. com.auWineof theYearSubscriberTasting COME AND ENJOY OVER 200 WINES ENTERED INTO THE 2014 WINE OF THE YEAR FINALS! Thursday 4 September 2014 National Wine Centre, 6-8:30pm To claim your free subscriber ticket contact Peter Jackson [email protected] or call 08 8357 9277 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 145
top 40Fox Creek Red Baron Wise Guy Margaret River Johnston Wines Oakbank McPherson WinesMcLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 Shiraz 2012 Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2012 South Eastern AustraliaA complex and inky wine A classy wine with a lovely Shiraz 2013that appears quite oaky but nose - great fruit, excellent Toasty and chocolaty on the nosehas good supporting fruit fresh oak and nice spicy lift. with peppery spicy characters Chocolaty nose with someunderneath with an attractive Good depth of spicy dark fruit filling the palate. 5+ $20 raspberry notes and asavory meatiness. $17.50 flavours. Great palate structure generous palate with ripe fruit with soft tannins. $14.99 Johnston Oakbank intensity. $12.99Fox Creek Wines Phone: (08) 8388 4263Phone: (08) 8557 0000 Brygon Reserve Wines Email: sarah.fuller@johnston-oakbank. McPherson WinesEmail: [email protected] Phone: 0419 865 556 com.au Phone: (03) 9832 1700Web: www.foxcreekwines.com E: [email protected] Web: www.johnston-oakbank.com.au Email: louise_scanlan@ W: www.brygonreservewines.com.au mcphersonwines.com.au Web: www.mcphersonwines.com 2015 March 22-25, 2015 YOUR Official Australia Display INVITATION TO International Hall 1 DISPLAY AT WORLD’S Application is at BIGGEST WINE FAIR http://www.winestate.com.au/lib/pdf/146 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER Vinitaly2015APPLICATION.doc Enquiries – Peter Jackson 08 8357 9277 [email protected]
Taylor Ferguson Directors Taltarni T Series Pyrenees A.C Byrne & Co McLaren Shanahans The Old DogReserve Limited Release Shiraz 2011 Vale Shiraz 2013 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 Bright red fruits, aromatic oak Rich berry fruit aromas and a Appealing wine - dark and and attractive violet notes. Well big jammy palate laced with brooding with some savourinessA solid wine with obvious made wine for a tough year. $17 nice chocolaty touches. $9.99 and developing leatheryoak and some savoury chocolate notes. $19.95characters adding Taltarni Vineyards Aldi Storescomplexity. 5+ $19.99 Phone: (03) 5459 7915 Phone: (02) 9675 9382 Shanahans Wines Email: [email protected] Web: www.aldiliquor.com.au Phone: (08) 8563 0555Alepat Taylor Web: www.taltarni.com.au Email: [email protected]: (03) 9487 2599 Web: www.shanahanwines.com.auEmail: [email protected]: www.alepat.com.au The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 147
top 40Terramore For the Love Patrick of Coonawarra Kracker Jack Bin 212 919 Latin Collectionof Wine Coonawarra Mother of Pearl Margaret River Shiraz Rhumba Riverland RedShiraz 2010 Wrattonbully Shiraz 2010 Cabernet 2012 Blend 2012Powerful mocha aromas and A complex wine with firm tannin An interesting \"punters\" winewell-integrated oak and fruit structure and dark ripe fruit with Fresh menthol notes lift off with dark sweet fruit, nice oakflavours. Old school style. $19 hints of olives. $19 the blackcurrant nose. Good and soft tannins. $18 palate weight, more of theTerramore Wines Patrick of Coonawarra menthol characters and some 919 WinesPhone: 0427 809 518 Phone: (08) 8737 3687 grippy tannins. 5+ $19.50 Phone: 0417 997 414Email: [email protected] E: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: www.terramorewines.com.au Web: www.patrickofcoonawarra.com Palmer Wines Web: www.919wines.com.au Phone: (08) 9756 7388 Email: [email protected] Web: www.palmerwines.com.aubusinessportrait.photographyroom.com.au$180 Business Portrait + Digital File$50 per Extra Person1 Hour Turn Around 08 8272 4311Unley Studio148 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER
JB's Future Perfect Caudo Vineyards Firebox Ridge Swan Hill Oldenburg VineyardsBarossa Valley Syrah Ola Murraylands Tempranillo 2012 South Africa Syrah 2010Primitivo NV Tempranillo 2012 Meaty complexity to the sweet Smells of blackberries and RibenaSweet, opulent, spicy Light and savoury with dark nose and a sweet, simple with good integration of oakberry bouquet and silky fruit characters, soft tannins and well-balanced palate. $20 and meaty/farmyard characters.smooth palate with berry and good acid backbone. $20 Complex palate, nice textureand spice flavours. $15 Winetrust Estates Pty Ltd with rich dense red fruit flavours Caudo Vineyards - Nashly Pty Ltd Phone: (02) 9949 9250 and a slight sweetness. $20jb wines Phone: 0427 351 911 Email: [email protected]: 0400 115 996 Email: [email protected] Web: www.winetrustestates.com OldenburgEmail: [email protected] Phone: +27 0 21 885 1618Web: www.jbwines.com E: [email protected] Web: www.oldenburgvineyards.comTHEAMAZING WINES SOUTHpresentsOF AFRICA THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY, 2015, 6PM – 8PM Kennard’s Self Storage 1-19 Booth St Camperdown NSW Strictly limited tickets available $50 each (Existing Kennard’s Wine Storage Clients and Winestate Subscribers receive one free ticket each if available)Winestate Subscribers – contact Peter: [email protected] | Kennard’s Clients - contact Lynda: [email protected]_Kennards South African Tasting QPH_SO14.indd 1 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 149 13/06/2014 1:05:54 PM
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