Winestate Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 style tastings Sussex Squire Gemtree Wines Hemera Estate Wines JRS Barrel Ernest Allan Aurora Barossa Selection Clare McLaren Flat Valley Shiraz 2017 Valley Shiraz 2018 Shiraz 2019 HHHH 94pts HHHHH 98pts HHHH 94pts McGuigan Personal Reserve Bainton shiraz & blends Hunter Valley $80-$100 Shiraz 2017 HHHH 94pts McGuigan Personal Sorby Adams Reserve VV Hunter The Couch Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 Shiraz 2017 HHHHH 98pts HHHH 94pts Fox Creek Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 HHHH 94pts Sanguine Estate Hemera Estate shiraz & blends McLaren Vale D’Orsa Heathcote Marananga Barossa $100-$200 III Associates Shiraz 2018 Valley Shiraz 2018 Giant Squid Ink Zonte’s HHHH1/2 96pts HHHH1/2 96pts (Estate Grown/ Footstep Age of The nose shouts of “Very Rhone-like,” Reserve/Single Enlightenment fruit, coffee and toasty thought one judge. Vineyard) McLaren McLaren Vale oak. Smooth and Briary fruit bouquet with Vale Shiraz 2019 Shiraz 2018 complex in the mouth vanilla accents that are HHHHH 98pts HHHHH 98pts with lovely varietal repeated on the long A refined savoury An elegant, complex fruit and some pencil lingering palate. Some style of shiraz with a and intense shiraz that shaving-like oak with gamey notes and good charming nose that has exhibits great length of chewy tannins. $70 use of oak. $80 pretty lifted aromas and dark fruits, mocha and Zonte’s Footstep a really pretty palate chocolaty characters. Z-Force McLaren Haselgrove that exhibits plenty of Very good use of oak Vale Shiraz 2018 The Ambassador power and chocolaty with attractive chewy HHHH1/2 96pts McLaren Vale complexity. $180 tannins. $75 The Old Faithful Shiraz 2018 Welland Old Hands McLaren Vale Shingleback HHHH 94pts Barossa Shiraz Shiraz 2017 Unedited McLaren 2019 HHHH1/2 HHHH1/2 96pts Vale Shiraz 2018 Gemtree Wines 97pts Bec Hardy Reserve HHHHH 98pts Obsidian McLaren Sanguine Estate McLaren Vale The nose projects Flat Shiraz 2019 D’Orsa Heathcote Shiraz 2019 aromas of blackberry HHHHH 98pts Shiraz 2016 HHHH 94pts fruit with vibrant layers Dense black/red colour HHHH1/2 97pts Sanguine Estate of dark fruits flavour with a slight medicinal Z Wine [JULIUS] D’Orsa Heathcote well balanced by the note to the subdued Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 oak with just a hint of nose and great depth Shiraz 2019 HHHH 94pts citrus peel and tannins and richness of ripe HHHH1/2 96pts The Old Faithful building across the soft stonefruit flavours McLaren Vale palate. $80 with a nice warming Shiraz 2016 Sussex Squire finish. $100 (ACO) HHHH 94pts Wines JRS HACKETT Barrel Selection Clare Valley Shiraz 2018 HHHHH 98pts Barossa Boy 151 Lifeblood Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 HHHH 94pts A shy nose; some fruit, some age. Tightly structured, medium weight, palate with oak and stewed plum-like flavours. $80 Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E

WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 style tastings Grandeur Z Wine [POOLE] Monteperle Hemera Estate Gralyn Estate sweet white Wellington Cellar Old Vine Barossa Reserve Barossa JDR Barossa Valley Margaret River late harvest Reserve McLaren Valley Shiraz 2018 Valley Shiraz 2018 Shiraz 2017 Shiraz Cabernet Vale Shiraz 2018 HHHHH 98pts HHHH1/2 96pts HHHH 94pts 2001 HHHHH 98pts Konrad HHHHH 98pts Sorby Adams “Lots happening Tempus Two Uno A beautifully matured Marlborough Late A luscious luxurious The Thing Barossa here,” noted one Tinklers Hunter wine. “Makes you Harvest Riesling wine that is a potent Shiraz 2017 judge. Has crimson Valley Shiraz Pinot think of a comfortable Sauvignon Blanc complexity of ripe black HHHHH 98pts highlights, dark 2017 HHHH 94pts old leather chair,” NV HHHHH 98pts fruits and plum jam Tenafeate Creek brooding fruit, loads of Tempus Two Uno suggested one judge. Giesen The characters with loads Judgement One charry oak with meaty Hunter Valley It is generous and Brothers of lovely oak, roasted Tree Hill Shiraz smoky notes and very Shiraz 2017 brooding and drinking Marlborough Late spices and a hint of 2016 HHHHH 98pts grippy tannins. $185 HHHH 94pts very well right now. Harvest Sauvignon alcohol heat. $120 Tenafeate Creek Blue Pyrenees Shanahans If $500 Blanc 2014 (375ml) Museum Release Richardson Reserve Forever Exists Wolf Blass HHHH1/2 97pts Judgement One Pyrenees Shiraz Barossa Valley Medlands Vineyard Tree Hill Shiraz 2017 HHHH1/2 Shiraz 2016 Platinum Label noble botrytis 2010 HHHHH 98pts 96pts HHHH 94pts Barossa Valley Tenafeate Creek Fenrir Barossa Curtis Family Shiraz 2018 De Bortoli Wines Museum Release Valley Shiraz 2019 Vineyards Martins HHHH1/2 97pts Noble One Riverina Basket Press One HHHH 94pts Vineyard Limited Bec Hardy Wines Botrytis Semillon Tree Hill Shiraz Paulmara Estates McLaren Vale Pertaringa 2018 (375ml) 2003 HHHHH 98pts Aristotle Barossa Shiraz 2016 Yeoman McLaren HHHHH 98pts Curtis Family Shiraz 2018 HHHH 94pts Vale Shiraz 2017 Impressive marmalade- Vineyards Pasha HHHH 94pts HHHH1/2 97pts like aromas with toasty Bin 388 MV Audrey Wilkinson shiraz & 1847 Wines Grand oak notes. The palate McLaren Vale ‘The Lake’ Hunter blends $200+ Pappys Barossa has a massive amount Shiraz 2018 Valley Shiraz 2018 Valley Shiraz 2016 of fruit and loads HHHH1/2 96pts HHHH 94pts Bec Hardy Wines HHHH1/2 97pts of sugar but it’s all Z Wine [PLOWMAN] Pertaringa Gumpara HEXEN perfectly balanced by The Ned Dry Grown Barossa Yeoman McLaren Barossa Valley the acid. $36 Marlborough Valley Shiraz 2018 Vale Shiraz 2018 Shiraz 2015 Saddler’s Noble Sauvignon HHHH 94pts HHHHH 98pts HHHH1/2 97pts Riverina Botrytis Blanc 2020 Tempus Two Uno Z Wine [HEIN] 1847 Wines First Semillon 2019 HHHH1/2 96pts Hunter Valley Ancestor Vine Pick Barossa Valley HHHH1/2 96pts A pleasant aromatic Shiraz 2018 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 Paulett Wines varietal mix of honey, HHHH 94pts Shiraz 2018 HHHH 96pts Alison Clare Valley toast, marmalade Kurtz Family HHHHH 98pts Botrytis Riesling and citrus with Vineyards Schmick Paul Jaboulet 2020 generous flavour Barossa Valley Aine La Chapelle HHHH 94pts profile on the very Shiraz 2017 Hermitage France approachable palate. HHHH 94pts Syrah 2018 $24.99 NZ HHHHH 98pts Henschke Hill Of Marisco Vineyards Grace Barossa P: +64 9 522 9684 Valley Shiraz 2016 E: [email protected] HHHHH 98pts W: www.marisco.co.nz Penfolds Grange Bin 95 South Australia Shiraz 2016 HHHHH 98pts E.Guigal La Landonne Cote- Rotie France Syrah 2016 HHHHH 98pts 152 W I N E S TAT E W ine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 other sweet whites Pirramimma Digby Whistling Kite nbeeswt orefleases Rare Old T McLaren Classic Riverland Trentham Estate Vale Tawny NV Late Picked THE BEST WINES OF 2021 The Family Murray HHHH1/2 96pts Manseng NV Darling Moscato Pirramimma Aged HHHH 94pts CONTENTS 2020 HHHH 94pts McLaren Vale 919 Limited Tahbilk Nagambie Tawny NV Release Riverland Includes: Sparkling, Other White Varietals & Blends, Sauvignon Blanc & Blends, Lakes Cane Cut HHHH 94pts Vintage Port 2020 Riesling & Blends, Semillon & Blends, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Chardonnay & Blends, Marsanne 2018 HHHH 94pts Rosé, Other Red Varietals & Blends, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo & Blends, Merlot & (375ml) HHHH apera (sherry) Blends, Grenache, Grenache Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends, Shiraz & 94pts tokay/topaque Blends, Sweet White & Fortified. Talijancich Julian fortified James Rare Pedro 919 Riverland muscat 1978 Solero Swan Classic Topaque Valley Pedro NV HHHHH 98pts Hollydene Estate Ximenez NV Buller Wines Rutherglen Victoria HHHHH 98pts Fine Old Victoria Liqueur Muscat NV 919 Riverland Topaque NV HHHHH 98pts Pale Dry Apera NV HHHH1/2 96pts 919 Riverland HHHH1/2 96pts Buller Wines Classic Muscat NV Chestnut Teal Calliope Grand HHHHH 98pts Limited Release Rutherglen Morris Old The Original Topaque NV Premium Rare Mildura Apera NV HHHH1/2 96pts Rutherglen Muscat HHHH 95pts NV HHHHH 99pts Saddler’s Riverina vintage fortified & Rutherglen Rare Muscat NV Gapsted Wines HHHHH 98pts Limited Release Buller Wines Alpine Valleys Calliope Grand Vintage Touriga Rutherglen Muscat 2018 HHHHH 98pts NV HHHHH 98pts Trentham Estate De Bortoli Wines Cellar Reserve Rutherglen Estate Murray Darling Classic Rutherglen V.P. Shiraz 2020 Muscat NV (500ml) HHHH1/2 96pts HHHH 94pts Honey Moon Vineyard EBVR tawny (Early Bottled Vintage Red) Adelaide Hills Vintage Fortified 2019 HHHH1/2 96pts Gumpara Barossa Mr Riggs Valley Tawny The Elder McLaren Grenache NV Vale Fortified HHHHH 98pts Shiraz 2016 HHHH1/2 96pts 919 Riverland Gumpara Barossa Classic Tawny NV Valley Liqueur HHHHH 98pts Frontignac NV De Bortoli Wines (500ml) Old Boy’s 21 YO HHHH 94pts Fine SEA Tawny NV (500ml) HHHH1/2 97pts Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E 153

WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 new releases sparkling other white sauvignon Sidewood riesling & blends varietals & blends blanc & blends Mappinga Adelaide Brilla Prosecco Hills Fumé Blanc Reillys Museum Spumante DOC Saint Clair Pioneer 2020 Release Watervale Veneto Italy Block 1 Foundation HHHH 94pts Clare Valley Sparkling Rosé Marlborough Moss Brothers Riesling 2012 2020 HHHHH 98pts Sauvignon Blanc Moses Rock HHHHH 98pts 2020 HHHHH Margaret River Knappstein Insider Poetic Justice Saint Clair Origin Sauvignon Blanc Clare Valley Wrattonbully Marlborough 2020 HHHH Riesling Sparkling Shiraz Sauvignon Blanc Saint Clair Pioneer 2020 HHHHH 2019 2020 HHHH1/2 Block 11 Cell Famille Hugel HHHH1/2 96pts Block Marlborough Grossi Laue Sauvignon Blanc Limited Alsace Carmine's Black 2020 HHHH France Riesling Label McLaren Vale K1 Adelaide Hills 2011 HHHHH Sparkling Shiraz Sauvignon Blanc Coates The Riesling NV HHHH 95pts 2021 HHHH 94pts Adelaide Hills Zonte's Footstep Riesling 2020 Trentham Reserve Tempus Two Copper Sidewood Adelaide Excalibur Adelaide HHHH1/2 96pts Tasmania Hunter Valley Hills Pinot Blanc Hills Sauvignon Blanc de Blanc NV Verdelho 2021 2020 Blanc 2021 Peter Teakle HHHH 94pts HHHH1/2 96pts HHHH1/2 96pts HHHH 94pts Wines White Taltarni Pyrenees Subtle lemon Attractive toasty Hamelin Bay Wines Pointer The Blanc de Blancs fragrances showing a lemon bouquet and Margaret River Peninsulas 2017 HHHH 94pts mineral element and great persistence and Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Taltarni Pyrenees some delicate and balance of a sherbet/ 2021 HHHH 94pts 2020 HHHH Brut 2015 zesty lemon flavours rose petal-like flavour 95pts HHHH 94pts nicely supported by a profile showing Singlefile Zesty fresh tropical Bream Creek crisp acid structure. $30 attractive underlying Run Free style of sauvignon Vineyard Tasmania Briar Ridge minerality. $24 Pemberton blanc that has loads Cuvee Traditionelle Limited Release Artwine Madame Western Australia of juicy varietal fruit 2015 HHHH 94pts Wrattonbully V Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc edged with herbal Bream Creek Viognier Clare Valley 2020 HHHH1/2 notes. $20 Vineyard Tasmania 2020 HHHH1/2 Viognier 2021 Intense pungent Brut Rosé NV Famille HHHH 95pts herbaceous/grassy PeterTeakle Wines HHHH 94pts Hugel Classic Tempus Two varietal aromas with P: 0499 235 527 Jip Jip Rocks Alsace France Copper Hunter a fresh and punchy E: lizheidenreich@ South Australia Gewurztraminer Valley Semillon palate that has great icloud.com Sparkling Shiraz 2016 HHHH1/2 Sauvignon Blanc texture and exhibits W: www. NV HHHH 95pts 2021 layers of lovely peterteaklewines.com HHHH 95pts flavours. $25 Artwine Wicked UMAMU Estate Stepmother Single Margaret River Vineyard Clare Sauvignon Blanc Valley Fiano 2021 Semillon HHHH 95pts 2019 HHHH1/2 Quarisa Wines Zerella Wines La Caravan SEA Gita McLaren Vale Sauvignon Blanc Arneis 2018 2021 HHHH 94pts HHHH1/2 96pts St Johns Brook Aquarius Central Recolte Margaret Victoria Marsanne River Sauvignon Viognier Blanc Semillon 2019 HHHH 2021 HHHH 95pts Barristers Block Aston McLaren Vale Fiano 2020 HHHH George's Folly Off With The Fairies Fleurieu Roussanne 2018 HHHH 154 W I N E S TAT E Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 new releases Wandering Lane Audrey Wilkinson Fifth Estate Great Southern Marsh Vineyard Wines Geographe Riesling Semillon 2021 Chardonnay 2020 2020 HHHH HHHH1/2 97pts HHHH1/2 96pts Clarence Hill Singlefile Flowstone Adelaide Riesling Great Southern Margaret River 2020 HHHH Semillon Chardonnay 2018 Gomersal Wines Sauvignon Blanc HHHH1/2 96pts Premium Clare 2021 Flowstone Queen Valley Riesling HHHH1/2 96pts of the Earth 2020 HHHH Audrey Wilkinson Margaret River Cassegrain Wines Series Hunter Chardonnay 2018 Edition Noir Valley Semillon HHHH 95pts Canberra Riesling 2021 HHHH 94pts Cumulus 2021 HHHH 95pts Gumpara Wines Vineyards Quilty & Frieda's Old Vine Gransden Orange semillon & blends Barossa Valley Chardonnay 2019 Semillon 2021 HHHH 94pts HHHH 94pts Mitchelton Hollydene Show pinot gris/grigio Corryton Burge The Ned Blackwood Park Reserve Upper Kith Adelaide Hills Marlborough Nagambie Lakes Hunter Valley Yealands Pinot Gris 2021 Chardonnay Riesling 2021 Semillon Marlborough Pinot HHHH 95pts 2020 HHHH 94pts HHHH 94pts 2019 HHHHH Gris 2020 HHHH1/2 Pretty floral fragrances “Ticks all the boxes!” Zesty sweet and floral Neil McGuigan Trentham Estate with a perfumed lift Attractive spicy melon fruit fragrances and a Signature Mature The Family Murray and sweet light floral aromas with slatey lime juice driven palate Release Hunter Darling Pinot and lychees flavours complexity and a silky with good varietal Valley Semillon Grigio with a bright finish. $28 smooth, seamlessly presence. Great 2018 HHHH1/2 2020 HHHH1/2 balanced, palate. acidity. $25 Taylors Estate chardonnay & $18.99 Clare Valley Pinot blends Leefield Station Gris 2020 HHHH Dee Vine Estate Waihopai Valley Famille Hugel Eight at The Gate The Drover Sauvignon Blanc Classic Alsace Family Selection Riverina Rosé 2020 HHHH1/2 France Pinot Gris Wrattonbully 2020 HHHH 96pts 2017 HHHH Chardonnay 2019 94pts Lifted sweet Famille Hugel HHHHH 98pts Rich red fruit passionfruit Grossi Laue Altus Rise nose with a lovely fragrances with Limited Alsace Ascension textured savoury intense varietal France Pinot Gris Margaret River palate with great flavours on a soft 2010 HHHH Chardonnay intensity and and creamy palate. Longhop Adelaide 2020 HHHHH concentration of Nice acid zing to the Hills Pinot Gris Gralyn Estate fruit. $4.99 finish. $19.99 2021 HHHH 94pts Reserve Margaret Kings Creed River Chardonnay Dee Vine Estate Pty Ltd Marisco Vineyards Adelaide Hills 2017 HHHHH 98pts P: 02 6963 5555 P: +64 9 522 9684 Pinot Grigio 2021 E: luca.vico@ E: [email protected] HHHH 94pts deevineestate.com W: www.marisco.co.nz W: www. deevineestate.com Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E 155

WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 new releases Taylors Estate Seabrook Wines Singlefile Great grenache Taltarni Pyrenees Padthaway Clare Lineage Mataro Southern WA G.S.M. 2020 Valley Chardonnay Barossa Valley Rosé Tempranillo Taylors Jaraman HHHH1/2 96pts 2020 HHHH 2020 HHHH 2020 HHHH McLaren Vale Schwarz Wine Singlefile Run Free Lumiere Provence Buller Wines Grenache Co The Grower Western Australia France Rosé Balladeer 2020 HHHHH Barossa Valley Chardonnay 2020 HHHH 96pts Rutherglen Durif Schwarz Wine G.S.M. 2020 2020 HHHH Lovely nose - lifted 2019 HHHH Company Meta HHHH1/2 96pts Centennial and strawberry-like. Paulmara Estates Barossa Valley Vineyards Reserve Refreshingly crisp De Nero Barossa Grenache 2021 Monteperle Single Vineyard in the mouth with Nero D'Avola HHHH1/2 97pts Barossa Valley Chardonnay delicate red fruit 2020 HHHH 94pts G.S.M. 2019 2019 HHHH flavours. $40 HHHH1/2 96pts Whicher Ridge A complexity of dark Henry Road other red pinot noir Gumpara Wines brooding fruits on the Margaret River varietals & blends Picnic Block nose and a super juicy Chardonnay Nanny Goat Barossa Valley palate rich with lovely 2019 HHHH Zerella Wines La Tempus Two Vineyard Grenache red fruits and has good RedHeads Gita McLaren Vale Copper Queensberry 2020 HHHH1/2 tannin/acid balance. Harmonie Rox Nero D'Avola 2020 Tumbarumba Central Otago The Old Faithful $65 Coonawarra HHHHH 98pts Gamay 2021 Pinot Noir 2020 McLaren Vale Zerella Wines Chardonnay 2021 Taylors Taylor Made HHHH1/2 96pts HHHH1/2 97pts Grenache 2019 Packing Shed HHHH 95pts Clare Valley Malbec A straightforward, easy Saint Clair Pioneer HHHH1/2 97pts McLaren Vale Bec Hardy Wines 2019 HHHHH drinking cool climate Block 4 Sawcut Bec Hardy Wines Grenache Mataro Pertaringa Thomson Estate wine with lovely Marlborough Pinot Pertaringa Two Shiraz 2020 Lakeside South Clare Valley delicate red berry fruit, Noir 2019 HHHH Gentlemen's HHHH1/2 97pts Australia Sangiovese savoury complexity, Clyde Park Locale McLaren Vale RedHeads Princess Chardonnay 2020 2019 HHHH1/2 drying tannins and Geelong Pinot Noir Grenache 2020 of Thieves Barossa HHHH 95pts Woodgate The salivating acidity. $30 2020 HHHH 94pts HHHH 94pts Valley Grenache Black George Schwarz Wine Blackbilly McLaren Shiraz Mataro rosé Single Vineyard Company Meta tempranillo & Vale Grenache 2020 HHHH 94pts Pemberton Barossa Valley blends 2020 HHHH 94pts Tellurian Heathcote Swings & Cabernet Franc Mataro 2021 Pirramimma Grenache Shiraz Roundabouts 2019 HHHH1/2 HHHH1/2 96pts BVWC Gravel Reserve White Mourvedre Margaret River Track Barossa Label Old Vine 2019 HHHH 94pts Rosé 2021 Whistling Kite Swings & Tempranillo 2018 McLaren Vale Silver Spoon Estate HHHH1/2 96pts Biodynamic Roundabouts HHHHH Grenache 2019 Menage a Trois Swings & Vineyard The Novus Margaret Mr Riggs Yacca HHHH 94pts Heathcote G.S.M. Roundabouts Regent Collection River Malbec 2021 Paddock Adelaide Salena Estate 2018 HHHH 94pts Backyard Stories Riverland HHHH 94pts Hills Tempranillo Wines Ink Series Margaret River Montepulciano Craft vs Science 2019 HHHH1/2 Langhorne Creek Rosé 2021 2020 HHHH1/2 Boutique Wines Silver Spoon Estate Grenache 2018 HHHH1/2 96pts Taltarni Pyrenees Barossa Valley No Bull Heathcote HHHH 94pts Patrick of Sangiovese Touriga Nacional Tempranillo Richard Hamilton Coonawarra P Cabernet 2020 2020 HHHH 94pts 2018 HHHH 94pts Single Vineyard Series By Patrick HHHH1/2 96pts Tenafeate Creek Burton’s Vineyard Limestone Coast Nightfall Single One Tree Hill merlot & blends McLaren Vale Rosé 2020 HHHH Barrel Coonawarra Montepulciano Grenache Cabernet Franc 2019 HHHH 94pts Taylors Estate 2020 HHHH 2019 HHHH1/2 Glandore Wines Clare Valley Merlot Artwine Grumpy 96pts Black Label TPR 2020 HHHH Old Man Old Hunter Valley Nightfall Single Bush Vine Single Tempranillo 2017 Barrel Coonawarra Vineyard Clare HHHH 94pts Merlot 2019 Valley Grenache HHHH 94pts 2020 HHHH 94pts Aquarius Central Victoria grenache blends Sangiovese 2020 HHHH Rusty Bike Wines The Penny-farthing McLaren Vale Clare Valley Grenache Shiraz 2020 HHHH1/2 96pts 156 W I N E S TAT E Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 new releases Z Wine [ROMAN] Sandalford Majella Leconfield Avon Brae Eden Schwarz Wine Barossa Valley Prendiville Coonawarra Coonawarra Valley Shiraz Co Meta Barossa G.S.M. 2021 Reserve Margaret Cabernet Cabernets 2019 HHHH1/2 Valley Shiraz 2020 HHHH 94pts River Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 HHHH 95pts Hamelin Bay Wines HHHH 94pts Grampians Estate Sauvignon 2018 2018 HHHH Yarrawood Rampant Red Schwarz Wine Co Woolclasser's HHHH1/2 96pts Haan Estate Tall Tales Yarra Margaret River Nitschke Block GST Grampians Wilhelmus Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz Blend Single Vineyard Grenache Shiraz Gralyn Estate Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 2020 HHHH 94pts Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2020 Reserve Margaret Sauvignon Merlot HHHH 95pts Flowstone Shiraz 2020 HHHH 94pts River Cabernet Cabernet Franc Moonmilk Red HHHH 94pts Blackbilly McLaren Malbec Petit Verdot shiraz & blends Margaret River Mary Street Vale G.S.M. 2019 2018 HHHH 2020/2019 Shiraz Grenache Vintners Archer's HHHH 94pts Knappstein 2020 HHHH 94pts Point Coonawarra Clarence Hill Red Enterprise Krondorf Old Carmine's Basket Shiraz 2019 Label McLaren Vale Vineyard Clare Salem Barossa Press Old Vine HHHH 94pts G.S.M. 2019 Valley Cabernet Shiraz McLaren Vale Grampians HHHH 94pts Sauvignon 2019 HHHHH Shiraz 2020 Estate Mafeking 2018 HHHH Woodgate HHHH 94pts Grampians cabernet Pertaringa Tipsy Pemberton Schwarz Wine Shiraz 2019 sauvignon Hill McLaren Shiraz Cabernet Co The Grower HHHH 94pts & blends Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley Taltarni Old Vine Sauvignon 2019 HHHHH Shiraz 2020 Pyrenees Shiraz Z Wine [FRANZ] 2018 HHHH Forester Estate HHHH 94pts 2019 HHHH 94pts Barossa Valley Allegiance Home Block Hamelin Bay Wines The Wine Sellar Old Cabernet Shiraz Wines The Margaret River Margaret River Mundulla Vineyard 2019 HHHHH 98pts Artisan Reserve Shiraz 2019 Shiraz 2020 Limestone Coast Brand & Sons Aged Release HHHHH 98pts HHHH 94pts Shiraz 2019 HHHH Sanctuary Coonawarra Bec Hardy Wines Coonawarra Sauvignon 2017 Cabernet Nature Foundation Hemera Limited Cabernet HHHH1/2 96pts Sauvignon Barbara Hardy Release Home Sauvignon 2019 Extremely bright 2014 HHHH McLaren Vale Block Barossa HHHHH 98pts and vibrant for its Taylors Estate Shiraz 2019 Valley Shiraz Brand & Sons age. Lovely peppery Clare Valley HHHH1/2 96pts 2019 HHHH1/2 Single Barrel blackcurrant fruit Limestone Coates The Gimp 96pts Coonawarra characters with classy Coast Cabernet McLaren Vale A ripe well-rounded Cabernet oak and some leathery- Sauvignon Shiraz 2019 wine with sour Sauvignon like maturity. 5+ 2019 HHHH HHHH1/2 96pts cherries and 2018 HHHHH $120 Watkins Core Bec Hardy Wines raspberry tartness Nightfall Draco Langhorne Bec Hardy Reserve laced with oak, fine Coonawarra Nightfall Draco Creek Cabernet McLaren Vale green tannin and Cabernet Coonawarra Sauvignon Shiraz 2019 good acidity. One Sauvignon Cabernet 2019 HHHH HHHH1/2 96pts for the cellar. $60 2018 HHHHH Sauvignon 2019 Ponting Wines Taylors Estate Brothers In HHHH1/2 97pts Close Of Play Limestone Coast Hemera Estate Arms Just 'Cos Langhorne Clare Valley Shiraz P: 08 8524 4033 Langhorne Nightfall Leo Creek Cabernet 2019 HHHH1/2 E: jasonb@ Creek Cabernet Single Barrel Sauvignon Sidney Wilcox hemeraestate.com.au Sauvignon Coonawarra 2019 HHHH Vine Dried South W: www.hemeraestate. 2018 HHHH1/2 Cabernet Taylors Australia Shiraz com.au Richard Hamilton Sauvignon 2019 Masterstroke 2019 HHHH1/2 Single Vineyard Hut HHHH1/2 96pts Coonawarra McLaren Vale III Eleven McLaren Cabernet Associates Squid Vale Cabernet Shingleback Davey Sauvignon Ink Reserve Estate Sauvignon Estate McLaren 2019 HHHH Grown Single 2019 HHHH1/2 Vale Cabernet Seabrook Wines Vineyard McLaren Taylors Jaraman Sauvignon 2019 Lineage Barossa Vale Shiraz Clare Valley HHHH 94pts Valley Cabernet 2019 HHHH1/2 Coonawarra Malbec 2018 HHHH Cabernet Mary Street Watkins Adelaide Sauvignon Vintners Archer's Hills Cabernet 2018 HHHH1/2 Point Coonawarra Sauvignon Cabernet 2016 HHHH Sauvignon 2019 HHHH 94pts Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E 157

WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 new releases The Wine Sellar shiraz & blends Dindima Orange Chocolate Box 2018 & older Shiraz 2017 Barossa Valley HHHH 94pts Shiraz 2019 HHHH Reillys Barking Taylors Estate The Old Faithful Mad Clare Valley Limestone Coast McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 HHHH Clare Valley Shiraz Shiraz 2017 2019 HHHH HHHHH 98pts Taylors Taylor Made Pertaringa The Old Faithful Clare Valley Shiraz Undercover Cafe Block 2018 HHHH McLaren Vale McLaren Vale Shiraz Shiraz 2017 Maygars Hill 2019 HHHH HHHH1/2 97pts Strathbogie Ranges Erin Eyes Stone Wimmera Shiraz 2018 HHHH Of Destiny Clare Hills Winery Shiraz Malbec \"Dedication\" Reillys Clare Valley 2019 HHHH Pyrenees Shiraz 2018 HHHH ETON LN McLaren Shiraz 2018 Vale Shiraz HHHH1/2 96pts sweet white 2019 HHHH & fortified Mitchelton Reillys RCV Mitchelton Watkins Core Print Heathcote 'Moonvine' Barossa Heathcote Estate Trentham Reserve Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2018 Valley Shiraz Grown Heathcote Murray Darling Shiraz 2019 HHHH HHHH1/2 96pts 2018 HHHH1/2 Shiraz 2018 Noble Taminga Tarry dark fruit bouquet Big rich and nicely HHHH 94pts 2015 HHHH 94pts Z Wine Julius with spices, vanilla evolved wine with Smell like a spice Yarrawood Tall Barossa Valley and some nuttiness. great length and focus. box with chocolaty Tales Yarra Valley Shiraz 2019 Big rich palate, well- Lovely ripe varietal elements and has Botrytis Riesling HHHH 94pts structured with good fruit, toasty oak and flavours of stewed 2020 (375ml) depth of fruit flavours lingering chewy plums with a slight HHHH 95pts Paulmara Estates and grainy tannins. tannins. $40 mintiness. $40 Marananga Barossa $150 Antiquarian Shiraz 2020 Reillys RCV Barossa Shiraz HHHH 95pts 'Pressings' Clare 2018 HHHH1/2 Valley Shiraz 2016 Swings & Manser One Mad HHHH1/2 96pts Roundabouts Moment McLaren Mr Riggs Burnt Margaret River Vale Shiraz Block McLaren Shiraz 2018 Grenache 2019 Vale Shiraz 2018 HHHH1/2 97pts HHHH 95pts HHHH1/2 96pts Amadio Wines Horse & Cart Z Wine [HEDLEY] Mitchelton Spring Series Adelaide Barossa Valley Block Heathcote Hills Shiraz Shiraz 2019 Shiraz 2018 Cabernet 2018 HHHH 95pts HHHH1/2 96pts HHHH 95pts Thomas Legacy Aromas of red currant Waiheke Island and sweet vanilla oak Moppity Vineyards Syrah 2019 with some toastiness. Reserve Hilltops HHHH 94pts Excellent fruit flavours Shiraz 2017 seamlessly combined HHHH 95pts with the oak and tannins. $75 Mr. Riggs The Chap McLaren Vale Coonawarra Shiraz Mitchelton Toolleen Cabernet 2016 Vineyard Heathcote HHHH 94pts Shiraz 2018 Cumulus Vineyards HHHH 94pts Quilty & Gransden Ripe plum bouquet Orange Shiraz with mocha traces and 2018 HHHH 94pts moderate intensity of spicy varietal fruit flavours. $55 Clarence Hill Red Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 HHHH 94pts 158 W I N E S TAT E Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

An autumnal dawn lights up Hahndorf Hill's cellar door. soauuthstralia THE BEST WINES OF 2021 CONTENTS Includes: Sparkling, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Other White Varietals & Blends, Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, Chardonnay, Rosé, Other Red Varietals & Blends, Grenache, Grenache Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends, Shiraz & Blends, Sweet White & Fortified. Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E 159

A VINTAGE FOR THE AGES The South Australian year in review, by Karyn Foster. To actually pick the fruit at the optimum ripeness and character is tough, and probably one of the hardest calls during vintage - shall we pick now, or shall we give the vine another week to gain an extra 1% character? VINTAGE 2021 – unprecedented, unique, unpredictable, uncertain, crisp mornings, warm sunny days and those odd showers washed the unimaginable, unfortunate, unfathomable, uncertain – are we ‘over’ U Barossa dust from the leaves and freshened up the vines. words yet? However, we survived and what a reward – a vintage that ticked all the boxes. In the new year, “A sharp burst of heat arrived. Australia baked for a couple of days and the Barossa was on full alert. Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro and even Weather conditions across the State produced, in the words of Longview Cabernet all needed to come off and into the winery. At that stage it seemed Vineyard’s Peter Saturno “A vintage for the ages”. like it would be one of those hot vintages where everything has to be done in a hurry. O’Leary Walker’s David O’Leary’s perspective encapsulated the thoughts of many in the wine industry. “The 2020/21 growing season was really “Then, just as we were feeling the pinch, and the heat, the whole weather special because we had no problems with frost or hail, and very good pattern changed. Autumn arrived, very early. The days were warm, but not hot, winter rainfall, which we haven’t had for two years; I would compare these showers of rain continued to fall when needed, and the grapevines thrived. conditions to the vintages of 1998 and 2002. “The Barossa continued to give us outstanding ripening conditions. This “Winter rainfall is essential in most districts in South Australia because ended up being the theme of this Vintage. What looked in the beginning like it recharges the soil profile and sets the vines on course to start a new it could be a below average year, turned out to be one of the great Vintages growing season. Each variety matures and grows at different rates; from – the old-timers are comparing it with the best saying that we’ll be looking the winemakers' point of view, we like to encapsulate varietal character, back on it for many years. The yields are excellent for us – and for the grape fruit flavour and purity of the grapes off the vine. growers and for everyone associated with the wine industry”. “The slower ripening and the longer growing season and mild weather Sidewood’s Owen Inglis comment was “Manna from Heaven!” It doesn’t get conditions combined to produce wonderful varietal characters…” much better for Adelaide Hills wineries than the 2021 vintage and Sidewood was no exception. North of Adelaide, David observed. “One of the fascinating things to me about the near perfect season is how the subtle differences show up “Winter rains were just enough to fill our dams. Liquid gold. from vineyard to vineyard. In general, the great vineyards always come “November came and went without the vicious frost, storms and hail that up trumps, but it’s interesting to see the different characters developed afflicted us in ‘19 and ‘20. Flowering and fruit set were excellent and early in each and how these are reflected in the resultant wines. For example, yield estimates were through the roof. our 2021 Watervale Riesling has more powerful lime characters, with kaffir “A lot of crop thinning, dropping fruit on the ground to control any potential limes and citrus, whereas the Polish Hill River Riesling has a gorgeous bath disease, keeping the yields down and quality up. Always a hand wringing powder and floral musk perfume - a very pretty wine with great intensity time when you see it lying there between the rows and hope that you made and length of natural acidity.” the right decision. “Early Summer was good, not too hot, not much rain, one lunatic setting fires For a slightly different perspective with less rain but on the same track didn’t damage us though another anxious day, and then came the Manna. of a stellar vintage, James Fox from Rockford Wines reported: Moderate, drawn-out ripening season that just went on and on. “Fruit that was looking good in February just kept getting better and better “The winter and spring rains were barely adequate, but flowering and fruit- and the yields were for once excellent. Not a skerrick of disease. set were excellent. Then, when we needed more rain, the Barossa delivered. “Big smiles everywhere you looked.” We didn’t get a huge amount, but we got it at just the right moments. “Up until Christmas, conditions for grape growing were perfect: beautiful 160 W I N E S TAT E Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

Melissa Brown of Gemtree Wines surmised; “The local wine community Above: Vines in the Coonawarra. is heralding Vintage 2021 as one of the best of the 21st Century. Overall, vineyards in McLaren Vale were more productive, with higher yields at “The season was mild with very stable weather conditions. The temperatures harvest, compared to recent seasons. Importantly, the increase in vine during the growing season were mild with only minor fluctuations and no yields was combined with excellent quality which was well received by major rainfall events. the region’s winemakers. “Dry conditions continued right through summer, and consequently “It was an old school 12-week vintage. The long, slow and even ripening berries remained relatively small with thick skins. Coonawarra did receive of the grapes allowed for excellent flavour development, crunchy natural several small rainfall events during the growing which was beneficial to acidity and in the reds, perfectly balanced tannin. the general vine health and soil moisture. “Growing conditions were close to perfect; yields were above average “These climatic conditions lead to long and steady increases in maturity and overall quality is outstanding.” levels, allowing winemakers to pick at optimum levels for ripeness and flavour.” Coonawarra Grape & Wine Incorporated President Pete Balnaves Returning to David O’Leary for insight into what drives all winemakers to released the news: deliver the wines of a brilliant vintage. “Of course, each growing season and vintage are different - and that’s what makes our job challenging and fun. “The 2021 Vintage in Coonawarra has the hallmarks of an incredible vintage, with superb conditions and fruit of outstanding quality and quantity being harvested. “To actually pick the fruit at the optimum ripeness and character is tough, and probably one of the hardest calls during vintage - shall we pick now, “It was an extended vintage with picking of white varieties beginning in late or shall we give the vine another week to gain an extra 1% character? February. A break between the white grapes and red harvest that saw the All-in-all the '1%-ers' add up. Many who pull the trigger too early are left two main red varieties in the region, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon, being to wonder, ‘Did I miss it?’ - it's what keeps us awake at night!” picked at very similar times. The peak harvest for the region began in early April, following the Easter break, and continued until mid-May when the last of the regions’ signature variety was harvested. Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E 161

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WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 south australia Peter Lehmann Schoolhouse shiraz & blends Majella Wines VSV Valley Headmaster 2017 & older Coonawarra Shiraz View Shiraz Coonawarra Shiraz 2016 HHHH1/2 2018 HHHHH 98pts 2019 HHHH 95pts 97pts The Inventor Garden & Field Jip Jip Rocks Grandeur Reillys Dry Land Ekhidna Wines She Coonawarra Gnadenberg Road Padthaway Shiraz Wellington Gen Clare Valley Shiraz Viper McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019 Eden Valley Shiraz 2019 HHHH 94pts 69 McLaren Vale 2017 HHHHH 98pts Shiraz 2017 HHHH1/2 97pts 2018 HHHH1/2 Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2018 “Wow! What a cracker HHHH 94pts Mt. Monster 97pts Padthaway Shiraz HHHH 95pts – a perfect classic The Old Faithful Limestone Coast A rich well-made wine Cabernet 2019 A nutty nose with spicy Clare,” said one judge. Café Block Shiraz 2019 that is almost purple HHHH 94pts rhubarb-like lift. Dark Lovely oak esters to McLaren Vale HHHH1/2 97pts in colour with a fresh Schwarz Wine brooding fruit palate, the blue fruit nose and Shiraz 2017 Taylors Wines fruit lift to the nose Company The well-judged acidity and a delightful elegance of HHHH 94pts Reserve Parcel and quite ripe, almost Grower Barossa good use of oak. $35 spicy shiraz fruit flavours Pertaringa Yeoman Limestone Coast cooked-like, sweet fruit Valley Shiraz The Gate By on the palate. $38 McLaren Vale Clare Valley flavours with drying 2019 HHHH 94pts Shingleback The Old Faithful Shiraz 2017 Shiraz 2019 tannins. $95 Corryton Burge McLaren Vale McLaren Vale HHHH 94pts HHHH1/2 97pts Wangolina Percival Norman Shiraz 2018 Shiraz 2017 Ekhidna Wines Grounded Cru Spectrum Mount Barossa Shiraz HHHH 94pts HHHHH 98pts Rechner McLaren Cru McLaren Benson 2019 HHHH 94pts Grounded Cru Gomersal Wines Vale Shiraz 2016 Vale Shiraz 2018 Syrah 2018 Corryton Burge Inc McLaren Vale Reserve Barossa HHHH 94pts HHHH1/2 97pts HHHH1/2 97pts Kith Barossa Shiraz Shiraz 2018 Valley Shiraz 2016 Ekhidna Wines 35 Kalleske Greenock Tomich Woodside 2018 HHHH 94pts HHHH 94pts HHHH1/2 97pts Degrees McLaren Barossa Valley Vineyard Adelaide Barossa Valley Clarence Hill Gatt Barossa Vale Shiraz 2014 Shiraz 2019 Hills Shiraz 2019 Wine Company Reserve McLaren Valley Shiraz 2016 HHHH 94pts HHHH1/2 97pts HHHH1/2 97pts Stockyard Barossa Vale Shiraz 2018 HHHH1/2 97pts Barossa Boy Tempus Two Amadio Wines Valley Shiraz HHHH 94pts Gomersal Wines Double Trouble Pewter Barossa Single Vineyard 2018 HHHH 94pts Shingleback Estate Barossa Barossa Shiraz Valley Shiraz 2018 Adelaide Hills Garden & Field Unedited McLaren Valley Shiraz 2016 Cabernet HHHH1/2 97pts Shiraz 2018 Gomersal Barossa Vale Shiraz 2018 HHHH1/2 97pts Sauvignon 2017 Krondorf Symmetry HHHH1/2 97pts Valley Shiraz HHHH 94pts Paisley Maeve HHHH 94pts Barossa Shiraz Nepenthe Altitude 2018 HHHH 94pts Pertaringa Yeoman Barossa Valley Z Wine [POOLE] 2018 HHHH1/2 Adelaide Hills Shingleback Local McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 Barossa Valley 97pts Shiraz 2018 Heroes McLaren Shiraz 2018 HHHH1/2 97pts Shiraz 2017 Gumpara Wines HHHH 95pts Vale Shiraz HHHH 94pts HHHH 94pts Mader Reserve Paulmara Estates Grenache 2018 Gatt Barossa Valley Barossa Valley Marananga Barossa HHHH 94pts Shiraz 2015 Shiraz 2018 Shiraz 2019 Sew & Sew HHHH 94pts HHHH1/2 97pts HHHH 95pts Sashiko McLaren Olivia Coonawarra Vale Shiraz 2018 Shiraz 2016 HHHH 94pts HHHH 94pts Shingleback Davey Estate McLaren sweet white Vale Shiraz 2018 & fortified HHHH 94pts 919 Limited Release Riverland Vintage Fortified 2020 HHHH1/2 96pts Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E 167

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TIME TO CELEBRATE ON THE CARDS The Victorian year in review, by Winsor Dobbin. The main aim of the festival is to celebrate the region’s makers and producers, while helping the region recover from the toll of the Covid-19 pandemic. THE past 18 months have been tough for wineries across Victoria with John Harris from Ballarat-based Mitchell Harris, which sources fruit from bushfires followed by increased Chinese tariffs and prolonged Covid-19 across the central and western regions of the state, said the quality of lockdowns that badly hit direct sales. fruit was high. Angie Bradbury, chair of Wine Victoria, said: “It has been an incredibly “We’re delighted to report that we have some fabulous batches of young challenging 18 months.” wine now ageing in barrels and tank in the cellar,” Harris said. The news turned better towards the end of 2021 with a good vintage “After last year’s very low yielding crops, it was heartening for the maintaining Victoria’s 17% share of the national annual grape crop and growers, and the winemakers, to reap the rewards of the season by picking with cellar doors and winery eateries reopening in late October and early grapes of very high quality and good yield across nearly all varieties and November. regions. But prior to the reopening “most wineries were still running at about 80% “The season got off to a great start with above average late winter rains down on their normal sales,” Bradbury says. that refilled dams and fully rehydrated the soil profile for the season ahead. Continued cool weather and above average spring rainfall meant There was good news, however, that Wine Yarra Valley will deliver a that spring growth proceeded slowly, and growers had to remain vigilant. signature event for the region after receiving funding from the federal government under the Building Better Regions program, which supports “Perfect mild and sunny weather in November and December prompted the creation of jobs, driving economic growth and building stronger a massive growth spurt and many hours were spent in the vineyards regional communities into the future. managing shoot positioning and spacing. Unlike the year before, conditions were ideal for flowering and fruit set, with good crop yields The grant will support the delivery of the Chardonnay Avenue festival, anticipated. to be launched in autumn 2022 and to be held over the next three years. “Very cool and frequently humid days and nights in January placed The main aim of the festival is to celebrate the region’s makers and some disease pressure on the cooler vineyard sites, however with good producers, while helping the region recover from the toll of the Covid-19 vineyard and canopy management techniques such as hedging and leaf pandemic. plucking, we kept the vineyards healthy. The weather improved throughout February, providing perfect ripening conditions of cool nights and mild, While the Yarra Valley has previously welcomed the most international sunny, and low humidity days.” visitors to any Australian wine region, and the fourth-most domestic visitors, the many small local businesses that rely on that visitation and It was the same story in the southern regions of the state. direct sales through their cellar doors, restaurants and experiences have “Winemakers and grape growers had every reason to be happy with been hit particularly hard over the last 18 months. what found its way into tank and barrel this harvest,” says Tyson Lewis, president of the Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association. The festival champions the main white variety of the region, which is “Whites and reds have both produced a lovely concentration of flavours.” known for chardonnays exhibiting great complexity, balance and finesse. It was a similar story in the Geelong region, with family-owned Austin’s Wines reporting: “the wines made from this year’s vintage are going to be The main event will create a block party atmosphere, utilising the Lilydale incredible – a vintage to be remembered for years to come for its depth Road restaurant precinct and surrounding lane ways in Healesville, of flavour and richness.” to showcase local wine, food, drinks and artists and support the local community and businesses in the hospitality, tourism and retail industries. Across the 2021 vintage, Victoria crushed 0.33 million tonnes of grapes - an increase of 25%, retaining a 17% share overall behind South Australia (52%) and New South Wales (29%). Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E 169

Above left: Sparkling wine and oysters overlooking beautiful scenic Tasmania. TASMANIAN ROUNDUP The Tasmanian year in review, by Winsor Dobbin. The continuing prosecco boom was great news for producers like Dal AS Tasmania emerged out of Covid-19 misery in late 2021, wine producers Zotto Wines, established by Italian immigrants Otto and Elena Dal Zotto were able to toast a successful vintage earlier in the year. The 2021 in the King Valley in 1987. Tasmanian wine grape vintage enjoyed a much sought-after combination of good yields and exceptional quality - setting a record for the value of \"We've seen a considerable rise in the national demand for prosecco wine grapes. since we planted more than 300 vines back in 1999,\" says winemaker Michael Dal Zotto. \"We have more than 25 hectares planted now. That is Overall, the 2021 harvest returned to average yields following a low- quite a considerable jump when you are trying to build a market.\" cropping 2020 vintage, with an increase of 18% to around 1.05 million dozen bottles of wine (14,478 tonnes). The quality of wine grapes was The Dal Zotto family was a key driver in putting King Valley on the reflected in the record value of $3,146 per tonne, compared with the prosecco map. national average of $701 per tonne. \"The variety originates from Dad's hometown - Valdobbiadene, in the State-wide reports revealed consistent themes of generous rain in winter Veneto region of Italy,” says Michael Dal Zotto. “He grew up with it on the and spring, cool temperatures, and steady ripening, ensuring the resultant table, so there is a real family link.” wines will show intense yet elegant flavours and a vibrant structure. Nowhere celebrated the reopening of cellar doors late in 2021 than the Wine Tasmania’s CEO Sheralee Davies said: \"With a welcome return to Yarra Valley, the region of the state most frequented by visitors. average yields in 2021, these wines are set to excite Tassie wine lovers when they are released. With variable seasonal conditions around the “As the Yarra Valley is technically within Metropolitan Melbourne, the island yet again this year, wine producers dug deep to bring in some extended lockdowns have been particularly challenging for boutique amazing fruit.\" wineries across the region, with many losing close to 90% of their direct cellar door sales over the past two years,” the Yarra Valley Small Wineries Across grape varieties, pinot noir and chardonnay for both sparkling Association reported. and table wines were a standout, along with aromatic white wines such as riesling, pinot gris and sauvignon blanc which reached ripeness with “Members of the association are relieved to welcome guests back to their great intensity of flavour and mouth-watering structure. family-run cellar doors and look forward to seeing familiar faces, making new friends, and showcasing their wines.” \"As with other agricultural sectors, there were some challenges with accessing seasonal labour, and some wine producers reallocated staff from Olivia Barrie, CEO of Mornington Peninsula Wine, says there is similar other parts of their businesses to help bring in the harvest,\" Davies said. optimism in that region. “We’ve got the most amazing environment to help us deliver something that’s really special and unique,” Barrie said. “People know and love what’s down here on the Peninsula and they know how important it is to ‘shop local’, so that we can survive this and be here to satisfy their tastes for years to come.” 170 W I N E S TAT E Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 victoria chardonnay rosé The MANG By McPherson Wines Zilzie Wines Morris of Peerick Premium Jo Nash Goulburn Butterfly Kiss Rutherglen Cellar Goldman Wines Hirsch Hill Estate Pyrenees Red Valley Cabernet Victoria Shiraz Reserve Rutherglen Alpine Valleys Yarra Valley Pinot Blend 2019 Sauvignon 2018 2020 HHHH1/2 Grand Topaque Chardonnay Noir Rosé HHHH 94pts HHHH 94pts 96pts NV HHHH1/2 97pts 2017 HHHH1/2 2020 HHHH 94pts Morris of 97pts Andrew Peace Wine by Sam Single Grampians Estate Rutherglen pinot noir Swan Hill Victoria Vineyard Series Stawell Gift Old Premium Zweigelt 2020 By Sam Plunkett Grampians Shiraz Rutherglen Rare Buller Wines The HHHH 94pts Strathbogie 2019 HHHH 94pts Tawny NV Nook Victoria Ranges Cabernet McPherson Wines HHHH1/2 97pts Pinot Noir 2020 durif Sauvignon 2017 Don't Tell Gary Buller Wines HHHH1/2 97pts HHHH 94pts Central Victoria Calliope Rutherglen Buller Wines Glenlofty The Shiraz 2019 HHHH Grand Tokay other red Balladeer Decameron Block 94pts NV HHHH1/2 97pts varietals & blends Rutherglen Durif Pyrenees Cabernet Grampians Estate Buller Wines 2018 HHHH1/2 Sauvignon 2017 Streeton Reserve Calliope Rutherglen McPherson Wines 97pts HHHH 94pts Grampians Shiraz Grand Muscat Aquarius SEA Buller Wines The Zilzie Wines 2019 HHHH 94pts NV HHHH1/2 97pts Sangiovese Nook Victoria Durif Butterfly Kiss Tahbilk Nagambie 2020 HHHH1/2 2019 HHHH 94pts Victoria Cabernet shiraz Lakes Cane Cut 97pts Andrew Peace Full Sauvignon 2020 2017/2016 Marsanne 2017 Moon Swan Hill HHHH 94pts (375ml) Victoria Durif 2020 Glenlofty Ridge HHHH 95pts HHHH 94pts shiraz Block Pyrenees Morris of 2020/2019 Shiraz 2017 Rutherglen cabernet sauvignon HHHH 94pts Rutherglen Vintage Mitchelton Wines & blends Port 2008 Estate Nagambie sweet whites HHHH 95pts & fortifieds Chardonnay 2019 HHHH 95pts Still very youthful wine with a dusty oak nose, a hint of citrus and a Morris of complex mid-weight Rutherglen Cellar palate. Will develop Reserve Rutherglen further. 3-5 $25 Grand Muscat NV HHHHH 98pts Goldman Wines Morris of Alpine Valleys Rutherglen Cellar Chardonnay Reserve Rutherglen 2018 HHHH 94pts Grand Tawny NV HHHHH 98pts marsanne & blends Morris of Rutherglen Tahbilk 1927 Vines Glenwillow Wines Gapsted Ballerina Peerick Pyrenees Old Premium Nagambie Lakes Bendigo Nebbiolo Canopy King Shiraz 2019 Rutherglen Rare Marsanne d' Yandoit Valley Cabernet HHHHH 98pts Muscat NV HHHHH 2014 HHHHH 98pts 2017 HHHH 95pts Sauvignon 2018 An inky rich wine with 98pts Tahbilk Nagambie An elegant wine with HHHH 95pts a big intense colour Morris of Lakes Roussanne a somewhat meaty An excellent solid and lifted fruit and Rutherglen Marsanne Viognier nose and a big well- and well-balanced fresh oak bouquet. Old Premium 2018 HHHH 95pts constructed palate with cabernet with lovely The palate exhibits a Rutherglen Rare savoury flavours and rich berry/capsicum vibrant varietal fruit Topaque NV some aged oak notes. varietal characters, expression. “A wine HHHHH 97pts $35 hints of mint and made for ageing,” said good use of oak. $31 one judge. $29.95 Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E 171

Scenic Murray River at Trentham Estate.new sowuatlhes THE BEST WINES OF 2021 CONTENTS Includes: Sparkling, Riesling, Semillon & Blends, Chardonnay, Other White Varietals & Blends, Pinot Noir, Other Red Varietals & Blends, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends, Shiraz & Blends. 172 W I N E S TAT E Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

BRIGHTER DAYS AHEAD The New South Wales year in review, by Rick Allen. But if yields were down, the fruit was of a high standard. AFTER the drought, bushfires and smoke taint of 2020, the one thing that was With consistent rain falling towards the back end of 2021, like Canberra, the guaranteed was that vintage 2021 had to be an improvement for NSW. And it was, Hunter vines were looking good heading in to 2022. but to varying degrees. In broad terms, NSW produced strong quality, but yields were significantly down – a bitter, final twist from the years of prolonged drought. ORANGE: It was a strong vintage in Orange although a bit like Canberra, yields were The COVID restrictions threw an added spanner in the works with fruit finally significantly reduced. “Probably 40 to 50 per cent down on usual,” Tom Ward available for picking, but a real shortage of pickers to bring the fruit in. It seemed of Swinging Bridges winery and President of the Orange Regional Vignerons to be a common them across the regions. Association said. CANBERRA: “We had a cold snap and some frost issues over the October long weekend Canberra limped into the 2021 vintage on the back of the worst drought in half a and that took a toll … the vines didn’t really pick up.” century. But as there was no 2020 vintage – a combination of drought and bushfire smoke that blew in across the region - whatever came along in 2021 would be But if yields were down, the fruit was of a high standard. welcomed with open arms. “The whites in particular look really good,” Ward said. “If I had to choose, I’d say the chardonnay and riesling were the stand-outs but the sauvignon It turned out to be a low yielding vintage, but with good quality. blanc and pinot gris were impressive too.” “The vines were so badly hit by the prolonged drought that yields were low, The reds were slightly more hit and miss. maybe 30 per cent of what we’d normally expect in a good season,” Ken “We had late rain and it depended a bit on whether you got your reds in on Helm of Helm Wines said. time,” he said. “There are about three or four wineries that have vineyards with access to “Some wineries were unlucky and still had fruit on the vines. But for those who plenty of water, and their yields were good. But for the overwhelming majority, managed to get the fruit in, they were happy with the quality. it was a struggle. “The pinots from the higher up vineyards did well. They’re aromatic and “The fruit quality was good though. I’m very happy with the riesling, and the lighter this year with purple hues – a more feminine style, but impressive. cabernet looks good too. “And the shiraz from vineyards lower down look good too. “The shiraz growers all seem really happy too. “So, all in all very strong for whites, and some good red too if not quite as “So overall it was good, but in general we don’t have a lot of wine to sell at the consistent.” cellar doors. Most of what is available has already been snapped up on allocation.” The good news is that the drought has well and truly broken and Canberra has MUDGEE had the most rain it has seen in years. According to Helm, he hasn’t seen the Much like the others; yields down, but no qualms with the quality. Peter Logan Canberra vines in such good shape for many years. Roll on 2022. of Logan Wines said while some winemakers only suffered a slight drop in yields, others took a significant hit. HUNTER VALLEY In broad terms it was a good growing season in the Hunter, but cooler than in recent “It seemed to depend on who had water at the end of 2020,” he said. vintages. Rain in December and January freshened the vines, but the cooler vintage “Those who did and were able to give the vines a good water heading in to meant there were also reports from one or two of the smaller wineries that they were winter didn’t really suffer. But others weren’t that fortunate.” struggling for ripeness in some fruit parcels. However, there was enough rain over winter and spring to ensure everyone got a crop – just some bigger than others. Mike De Iuliis of De Iuliis Wines believes it was a vintage where the whites Vintage 2021 also proved to be slightly cooler in Mudgee but with slow, steady were a notch up on the reds in terms of quality. ripening, it meant what fruit was produced could be picked at its optimum. While a couple of vineyards experienced botrytis pressure, it wasn’t a “It was an eight out of 10 vintage for the whites,” he said. “Reds? Maybe significant factor across the region. six-and-a -half. “The end result was that the fruit has good flavour and tannin ripeness with sugar levels in check,” Logan said. “I was really pleased with the semillon and from what I’ve tasted and heard, “The reds are very fruity and balanced, and some of the shiraz and tempranillo it’s a similar story from right across the valley. has been outstanding. I tasted a couple of zinfandels out of barrel and they were really good too. “The semillons tend to have cooler vintage characteristics – straw, a bit of “The whites are very solid right across the board. Chardonnay and riesling are herbaciousness in the background – but in a good way. I really like them. both strong, and the fianos and vermentinos I’ve tasted have been pretty sharp too. “Overall, after the previous year, we’re pretty happy with what we’ve managed “Chardonnay is solid, but a leaner style. But the fruit is still fresh and bright. to produce.” “As for the reds, overall I’d say they are good but a touch lighter and more savoury than in the really good years. “There’s good fruit flavour, but not the same richness as 2017 and 2018. It is more of a drink now style.” Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E 173

WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 new south wales sparkling riesling semillon & blends McGuigan Bin Robert Stein pinot noir 9000 Hunter Valley Reserve Mudgee Colmar Estate Tamburlaine McGuigan Shortlist Semillon 2011 Chardonnay Centennial Orange Sparkling Organic Wines Hunter Valley HHHH1/2 97pts 2018 HHHH1/2 Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay Pinot Reserve Orange Semillon 2018 McGuigan Shortlist 97pts Southern Highlands Noir 2015 HHHHH Riesling 2004 HHHHH 98pts Hunter Valley Ross Hill Wines Pinot Noir 98pts HHHHH 94pts Coolangatta Estate Semillon 2014 Monocle Orange 2019 HHHH1/2 A lovely bouquet of Wollstonecraft HHHH 94pts Chardonnay 97pts peach and pear aromas Highland Heritage Shoalhaven Coast McGuigan Bin 2020 HHHH 94pts with nice toastiness Mt Canobolas Dry Semillon 2017 9000 Hunter Valley Mortimer's Highland Heritage adding complexity. Orange Riesling HHHHH 98pts Semillon 2014 Reserve Orange Patrono Orange The palate is still bright 2020 HHHH1/2 Coolangatta Estate HHHH 94pts Chardonnay Pinot Noir and vibrant showing 97pts Shoalhaven Coast McGuigan Shortlist 2019 HHHH 94pts 2019 HHHH 94pts good drive and energy. A classy wine with an Semillon 2016 Hunter Valley RidgeView Wines Mid crimson wine Classy! $60 enticing exotic fragrant HHHHH 98pts Semillon 2013 Impressions Hunter with a subdued nose Colmar Estate floral nose and a bright Coolangatta Estate HHHH 94pts Valley Chardonnay but has good varietal Orange Brut Rosé acid driven honeyed Wollstonecraft Briar Ridge 2015 HHHH 94pts characters of cherries 2017 HHHH 94pts peach palate. Great Shoalhaven Coast Dairy Hill Single Trentham Estate and forest floor on the cellaring potential. $28 Semillon 2009 Vineyard Hunter Estate Grown palate. $55 HHHHH 98pts Valley Semillon Murray Darling McGuigan Bin 2013 HHHH 94pts Chardonnay 9000 Hunter Valley 2020 HHHH 94pts Semillon chardonnay 2007 HHHHH 98pts other white McGuigan McGuigan varietals & blends Shortlist Hunter Cellar Select Valley Semillon Tumbarumba Tamburlaine 2019 HHHH1/2 Chardonnay Organic Wines 97pts 2019 HHHHH 98pts Point65 Hunter Tempus Two McGuigan Personal Valley Orange Pewter Hunter Reserve Hunter Viognier Valley Semillon Ridge Hunter 2019 HHHH 94pts 2014 HHHH1/2 Valley Chardonnay 97pts 2019 HHHH1/2 97pts Charnwood Estate in Mudgee is a small player kicking big goals with its Shiraz and Merlot. As small and boutique as wineries come, Charnwood demanded everyone’s attention when its 2009 Charlie’s Row Merlot won against some higher profile wineries in the 2011 Winewise Championship. Charnwood Estate is located in the Mudgee wine region of NSW; located on a historic property just 5 minutes from the centre of Mudgee and nestled at the foot of the hills in the delightful Cudgegong Valley. At Charnwood, we specialise in red wines and are particularly proud of our Shiraz which keeps going from strength to strength. For Tastings and Sales, visit our cellar door at The Winning Post Motor Inn, 101 Church Street, Mudgee. ph: 0417 451 102 email: [email protected] www.charnwoodestate.com.au 174 W I N E S TAT E Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

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Reflection at Brash Road Vineyard, Western Australia.waeustsetrranlia THE BEST WINES OF 2021 CONTENTS Includes: Sparkling, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc & Blends, Semillon & Blends, Chardonnay, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Other Red Varietals & Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Blends, Shiraz & Blends. 176 W I N E S TAT E Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

BETTER IN THE BUBBLE The West Australian year in review, by Berlinda Conti. And as the borders bolted shut, a vast majority of West Aussies were itching for things to do within the confines of “Bubble-u-A”. IT was a tenuous start to 2021 for WA wine producers…the Wooroloo “The challenge now is holding onto those customers, so we’ll just keep bushfires, Cyclone Seroja, heavy summer rains, severe labour shortages, doing what we do, and do it well,” she said. and of course, the impending threat of Covid 19 – which seemingly shapeshifted from one minute to the next - had the industry preparing for Regions further afield, including Geographe’s Aylesford vineyard, noticed tougher times ahead. a similar upswing. But it wasn’t all doom and gloom according to Wines of Western Australia “It’s great that people have managed to get out a bit further and find the chief executive Larry Jorgensen. region - and returning,” said winemaker Ryan Gibbs. “Actually, the industry fared much better than everyone thought,” he said. Vintage on the other hand, threw its fair share of challenges, despite good “After the April-May lockdown, we all battened down the hatches, fruit quality overall, and the coolest recorded summer in 15 years for WA. preparing for the worst, but most producers ended up selling good quantities with better margins overall.” Considered the domain of backpackers and interlopers alike, the once “Exports had some impact, dropping by about 25 percent in volume and abundant supply of pickers (and pruners) dried up like a proverbial bunch value, which wasn’t too dramatic in the greater scale of things, but the of muscatels. A handful of smaller wineries relied on family, friends and upside was an increase in direct-to-consumer channels - people buying even customers to muck in, but for the most part, viticultural teams juggled direct from producers and visiting the regions, and although not drinking optimal picking times around unprecedented demand and skyrocketing more, they were spending more per bottle; domestic channels for retailers labour costs. also increased significantly and interest in more experimental varieties was a noticeable upward trend,” Larry continued. “We’ve been using the same guys for years; but just as we were ready Larry says good sales volumes are also projected, with forward fruit to pick, so was everyone else, and suddenly everyone wanted them, purchases already established for the 2022 season. so although it wasn’t a disaster, the flexibility just wasn’t there,” Laura This is a sentiment expressed by many in the industry, particularly Pearse said. destination wineries who were overwhelmed by bumper visitor numbers. And as the borders bolted shut, a vast majority of West Aussies were And then came the rains. itching for things to do within the confines of “Bubble-u-A”. For Perth Hills winemaker, Josh Davenport at Myattsfield Vineyards, The Swan Valley, with its ease from the city and whose chenin blanc and vintage was what he describes as “the tale of two showers”. grenache varieties gained popularity by those in the “minimal intervention” “Fires originated in the northern part of our region during harvest, but space, was essentially “rediscovered” as a region - as were others around thankfully, the smoke pushed in a north-westerly direction, away from most the state – Geographe, Perth Hills, Pemberton and the Great Southern of the vineyards, so smoke taint wasn’t an issue for the region,” he said. to name a few, while Margaret River, traditionally quieter in the winter “Then we received two significant showers during harvest. months, was positively booming as restaurants and cellar doors buzzed “The first split the white harvest, and then again for the reds. But, being most days of the week. a moderate summer, it ended up being a great season; we picked some “We’ve noticed a real diversity of people coming from Perth, especially of the reds - like Zinfandel and Barbera, early to avoid issues associated those on extended ‘staycations’ keen to explore their own backyard,” said with the rain, but we left the hardier, thicker-skinned varieties on vine to Laura Pearse, co-owner of Swan Valley’s Upper Reach winery. hang a little longer without any problems,” he said. In Geographe, winemaker, Ryan Gibbs of Aylesbury Estate, saw good potential for the region. Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E 177

Above: Neat rows of grape-bearing vines in a vineyard at Margaret River, Western Australia. “Most fruit achieved ripeness without disease despite the heavy autumn “Although the second pick was two weeks after the heavy rains, the rainfall - and I’d keep an eye on Geographe chardonnays which shined longer hangtime and old vines ensured that flavours, tannins, and sugars this season,” he said. developed in concentration and harmony,” Tom said. “Longer and cooler ripening for tempranillo was sensational and “Riesling quality was excellent as is usually the case from the region - alternative varieties such as arneis and fiano have held flavour and acidity along with pinot noir, both of which are seeing increased demand in the really nicely too. retail market. “We received well above average winter rainfall, so the dams are full, “Great Southern chardonnays continue to perform well - especially the setting us up for a good (2022) season, provided the heat comes in,” more delicate, fruit driven styles with the use of understated French oak. Ryan continued. “This wine style seems to be resonating as a point of difference with The cellar door experience also evolved. consumers, compared to richer styles from warmer regions,” he said. “When restrictions were incurred, many wineries in the region introduced paid, seated tastings, which was a big change for us, but it seems well “Shiraz was harvested before the rains and early barrel samples are accepted as the norm now, with visitors appreciating more of the alternative showing great quality, so I’m looking forward to seeing those wines bottled varieties offered by many producers in the process,” Ryan said. and cellared,” Tom continued. After its take-over by Lionel Samson and Son (now known as the Lionel Samson Sadleirs Group) in 2000, one of the Great Southern’s oldest Other highlights included the unveiling of Sandalford at Caversham’s $3.5 wineries, Plantagenet Wines, changed ownership – albeit, within the million-plus renovation (featuring a new-look restaurant, bar, cellar door family circle. and private tasting room); Great Southern viticulturalist, Lee Haselgrove of Now owned by Tom Wisdom - a descendent of Lionel Samson, and Swinny Vineyards received the coveted Winetitles Media ‘2020 Vineyard of former general manager - along with his wife, Jo, the couple purchased the Year’ award, while stand-outs from the 2021 Langton’s Margaret River the business from the Group in March 2021. Wine Show included senior vineyard manager, Chris Gilmore of Clairault It was a challenging start for the new owners. The region was hit with Streicker receiving the ‘Viticultural Excellence Award’; industry stalwart, 80mm of rain - the remnants of Cyclone Seroja - in mid-April, but the John Jens, was honoured with the ‘2021 Lifetime Achievement Award’; and cabernet from Plantagenet’s iconic Wyjup vineyard (one of the oldest in Xanadu Wines took home the ‘Most Successful Exhibitor’ award. the region), remained resilient with harvest occurring over two dates before and after the rain – a common scenario for many throughout the Southwest. 178 W I N E S TAT E Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

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SILVER LININGS ON COVID CLOUDS The New Zealand year in review, by Emma Jenkins MW These remain tumultuous times, but with producers rising to the challenge, the focus for wine lovers should be on the brace of stellar ‘pandemic vintages’ now in bottle and barrel. MAY you live in interesting times… the (likely apocryphal) Chinese saying markets (see NZ Newsbriefs), but the feeling in the industry is overall positive. seems all too appropriate these days, having learnt the hard way how much “Our importers have bounced back really well, and we are making up a lot of more relaxing it was to live in uninteresting times. That said, even covid clouds the ground financially that we lost last year,” notes Anna Flowerday, owner and can come with silver linings and in the case of New Zealand’s wine industry, winemaker of Marlborough’s Te Whare Ra Wines. “The UK is back with a real both harvests under pandemic conditions have been standouts in the very best bang and we can’t get wine there fast enough. I am also really heartened by way: brilliant wine quality. While the 2020 delivered its bounty under incredibly the world’s continuing interest in high end wines from NZ. We have signed up fraught times - NZ’s stringent lockdown was announced mid-vintage without with new importers in seven markets, five of which were totally new for us, and confirmation as to whether the harvest could continue - 2021’s grapes were there’s demand for a range of wines from our portfolio – not just sauvignon.” picked under no such restrictions and the weather gods were again benevolent. With the border closed to non-residents and extremely strict quarantine No vintage is without its challenges though, and 2021’s were largely down procedures for returnees, in-person engaged-with customers abroad has to labour shortages from NZ’s all-but-closed borders. Barry Riwai, winemaker been impossible for almost all producers. That has not stopped connections at Hawke’s Bay’s Alpha Domus outlines an all too familiar scenario across the from being made though - New Zealand Winegrowers has run an extensive country, “We were lucky that the weather was benign because we were not series of webinars and in-market tastings, and producers themselves have able to hire overseas vintage/winery workers…we had even changed the way become flexible in their approach. we prune our vineyard to the less labour-intensive spur pruning. Good weather and lower than usual cropping allowed a steady intake of grapes with little to Jen Parr says, “Grape growing and winemaking hasn’t presented us with no stress for me and the few Kiwi staff we were able to hire. The season being too many challenges during the pandemic but seeing our customers and early - two weeks ahead of average and a week ahead of our previous earliest finding new ones is more challenging with travel restrictions…on-line tastings vintage - also meant we could get pickers when we needed, between the end are now a real thing! We are learning to adapt, keep moving and find new of the squash harvest and the start of the apple harvest.” ways to grow our business. When I do get to share our wines in person, it feels more special than ever before.” Given NZ’s far-flung global position, it Riwai added, “We managed to retain really good levels of acidity which is seems very likely online practices will stick around long after lockdown and unusual for the high level of ripeness we had, and concentration of flavour border restrictions are a thing of the past. and colour in the reds was the best I've seen. While this was one of our lowest cropping years varieties due to the poor set at flowering, we couldn't be happier The closed border stopped dead in-bound tourism, with significant impact with the quality of the wine.” The latter sentiment is one echoed throughout the on cellar door operations. There has however been some offset from New length and breadth of the country. Zealanders travelling throughout their country, and the recent Auckland Delta- lockdown crater notwithstanding, hospitality has generally been booming. At Valli in Central Otago, winemaker Jen Parr, says, “If I had to choose one word to describe 2021 in Central and North Otago, it would be ‘harmony’. The vines, Barry Riwai comments that, “We sell most of our wine domestically, and have the minds and the weather seemed to work seamlessly together to capture an seen a little bit of a shift to supermarket sales but overall we have kept our pre- exceptional season. It is unquestionably the best season I have experienced in covid momentum.” Katherine Jacobs of Big Sky Wines in Martinborough concurs, 15 harvests in the region for white, pink and orange wines, which are exquisitely “Cellar doors have been running hot with plenty of Kiwis spending their travel balanced. The pinot noirs seem to be generously energetic and will bring smiles dollars within NZ. Business has held well, with increased demand from overseas and happy sighs when they make their way into the world.” though export is slightly more complicated with shipments taking longer and delayed payment terms”. The supply chain rife globally are causing hassles in Of course, with the overall harvest down around 20% (albeit with both directions, and its clear many wineries have had quite varied experiences significant variation across regions and between producers), there are depending on their particular market channel. These remain tumultuous times, fewer of these wines making their way into the world, and international but with producers rising to the challenge, the focus for wine lovers should be on demand is showing no signs of slowing. In the most recent quarter, export the brace of stellar ‘pandemic vintages’ now in bottle and barrel. The final words values were nearly NZ$600 million, up 9% on the previous year but 3% on how Vintage 2021 should be remembered go to 30-harvest veteran Andrew lower in volume with an accompanying 4% increase in the price per litre. Greenhough of Greenhough Wines in Nelson: “The signs are that the 2021 vintage is going to produce some outstanding wines...”. Sauvignon blanc shortages may already be causing headaches in key export Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E 183

WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 new zealand sparkling Greywacke Stoneleigh Babich Black Label Jackson Estate Rock Ferry 3rd Marlborough Rapaura Series Marlborough Somerset Block Rock Marlborough Deutz Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Cuvée Blanc de 2020 HHHHH 98pts Marlborough 2020 HHHHH 98pts Waihopai Valley 2020 HHHH1/2 Blancs 2017 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc Blind River Awatere Marlborough 97pts HHHHH 98pts Marlborough Wild 2020 HHHHH 98pts Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Vidal Reserve Deutz Marlborough Sauvignon 2019 ‘The absolute best Sauvignon Blanc 2017 HHHHH 98pts Marlborough Prestige Cuvée HHHHH 98pts of Stoneleigh’, this 2020 HHHHH 98pts Lake Chalice Sauvignon Blanc 2017 HHHHH 98pts This distinctive, classy powerful wine was Blind River Tekau The Raptor 2019 HHHH1/2 Mumm wine was grown in estate-grown at Awatere Valley Marlborough 97pts Marlborough the Southern Valleys Rapaura. Bright, light Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc Church Road Brut Prestige NV and central Wairau lemon/green, it is Marlborough 2020 HHHHH 98pts McDonald Series HHHHH 98pts Valley and fermented weighty and sweet- Sauvignon Blanc Saint Clair Pioneer Barrel Fermented Mumm and lees-aged in fruited, with ripe, 2018 HHHHH 98pts Block 1 Foundation Hawke’s Bay Marlborough French oak barriques tropical fruit flavours, Giesen The August Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Vintage Rosé (mostly old). Bright, deep and dry, that 1888 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 HHHH1/2 2016 HHHHH 98pts light yellow/green, it is build to a lasting Sauvignon Blanc 2020 HHHHH 98pts 97pts Hunter’s Miru fragrant and weighty, finish. Currently 2018 HHHHH 98pts Saint Clair Pioneer Carrick Organic Miru Reserve 2016 with concentrated, ripe delicious, it’s a classic Jackson Estate Block 3 43 Degrees Bannockburn HHHHH 98pts tropical fruit flavours, example of the mid Grey Ghost Marlborough Central Otago Hunter’s Miru Miru biscuity, savoury notes Wairau Valley style. Barrique Wairau Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc NV HHHH1/2 97pts adding complexity, and $25 Valley Marlborough 2020 HHHHH 98pts 2019 HHHH1/2 Deutz Marlborough a finely textured finish. Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Saint Clair Pioneer 97pts Cuvée Rosé Drink now or cellar. Marlborough 2016 HHHHH 98pts Block 20 Cash Allan Scott NV HHHH1/2 97pts $39 (A, UK, US) Sauvignon Blanc Block Marlborough [Black Label] Hunter’s Miru Miru 2021 HHHHH 98pts Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc Kekerengu NV HHHH1/2 97pts Church Road Marlborough 2020 HHHHH 98pts Sauvignon Blanc Deutz Marlborough Grand Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Saint Clair 2021 HHHH1/2 Cuvée NV Hawke’s Bay 2020 HHHHH 98pts Wairau Reserve 97pts HHHH 95pts Barrel Fermented Certified organic, this Marlborough Babydoll Sauvignon Blanc is a top vintage of Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough sauvignon blanc 2019 HHHHH 98pts this single vineyard, 2020 HHHHH 98pts Sauvignon Blanc & blends Ara Resolute Awatere Valley wine. Delta Hatters 2021 HHHH1/2 Organic Showing excellent Hill Marlborough 97pts Brancott Estate Marlborough complexity (one-third Sauvignon Blanc Brancott Estate Chosen Rows Sauvignon Blanc of the blend was 2020 HHHH1/2 Letter Series B Marlborough 2019 HHHHH 98pts aged in a mix of clay 97pts Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc amphorae, barrels and Delta Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 HHHHH 98pts concrete eggs), it is Sauvignon Blanc 2021 HHHH1/2 mouthfilling, fleshy, 2020 HHHH1/2 96pts sweet-fruited and dry, 97pts Brancott Estate with concentrated, Inviniti Reserve Awatere ripely herbaceous Marlborough Marlborough flavours and a finely Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc balanced, long finish. 2020 HHHH1/2 2021 HHHH1/2 Drink now or cellar. 97pts 96pts $22 Giesen Uncharted Hunter’s Marlborough Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2020 HHHH1/2 2021 HHHH1/2 97pts 96pts Lawson’s Dry Forrest Hills Marlborough Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2020 HHHH1/2 2021 HHHH 95pts 97pts Stoneleigh Latitude Lawson’s Dry Marlborough Hills Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2021 HHHH 95pts Sauvignon Blanc Stoneleigh 2020 HHHH1/2 Marlborough 97pts Sauvignon Blanc 2021 HHHH 95pts 184 W I N E S TAT E Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 new zealand Stoneleigh Organic Lake Chalice Black Stilt Waitaki Stoneleigh Latitude Villa Maria chardonnay Marlborough The Falcon Valley Riesling Marlborough Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2020 HHHH 95pts Pinot Gris 2021 Marlborough Greywacke 2021 HHHH 95pts Sauvignon Blanc Stoneleigh HHHH1/2 97pts Pinot Gris 2020 Marlborough Yealands Estate 2020 HHHH 94pts Marlborough Stoneleigh Wild HHHH 94pts Chardonnay Single Vineyard Saint Clair Origin Riesling 2020 Valley Marlborough Brancott Estate 2018 HHHHH 98pts Marlborough Marlborough HHHH 95pts Pinot Gris 2021 Reserve Wairau Currently delicious, Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Hunter’s HHHH1/2 97pts Marlborough but very age-worthy, 2021 HHHH 95pts 2020 HHHH 94pts Marlborough Lawson’s Dry Pinot Gris 2021 this tightly structured Ataahua Waipara Villa Maria Riesling Hills The Pioneer HHHH 94pts wine was grown Sauvignon Blanc Cellar Selection 2020 HHHH 94pts Marlborough Forrest principally in the lower 2020 HHHH 95pts Marlborough Lake Chalice Pinot Gris 2016 Marlborough reaches of the Brancott Yealands Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough HHHH1/2 97pts Pinot Gris 2021 Valley and at Fairhall, Marlborough 2020 HHHH 94pts Riesling 2020 Saint Clair HHHH 94pts hand-harvested, Sauvignon Blanc Villa Maria Private HHHH 94pts Godfrey’s Stoneleigh Rapaura and fermented and 2021 HHHH 95pts Bin Marlborough Creek Reserve Series Marlborough matured for 18 months Domain Road Sauvignon Blanc pinot gris Marlborough Pinot Gris 2020 in French oak barriques Vineyard 2020 HHHH 94pts Pinot Gris 2018 HHHH 94pts (20% new). Bright, Bannockburn Askerne Hawke’s HHHH1/2 97pts light yellow/green, it Central Otago riesling Bay Pinot Gris Church Road gewurztraminer has a fragrant, slightly Sauvignon Blanc 2020 HHHHH 98pts Hawke’s Bay smoky bouquet. Full- 2019 HHHH 95pts Greywacke Church Road Pinot Gris 2020 Lawson’s Dry bodied, it has ripe Askerne Hawke’s Marlborough McDonald Series HHHH1/2 97pts Hills The Pioneer stone-fruit flavours, Bay Sauvignon Riesling Hawke’s Bay Mount Brown Marlborough well-integrated oak, Blanc 2020 2020 HHHHH 98pts Pinot Gris 2019 Estates Grand Gewürztraminer and impressive HHHH 95pts Forrest HHHHH 98pts Reserve North 2019 HHHHH 98pts concentration, Church Road Marlborough Canterbury Ataahua Waipara complexity and Hawke’s Bay Riesling 2020 Greywacke Pinot Gris 2019 Gewürztraminer harmony. $43 (A, UK, Sauvignon Blanc HHHH1/2 97pts Marlborough HHHH1/2 97pts 2019 HHHHH 98pts US) 2020 HHHH 94pts Hunter’s Pinot Gris 2019 Wild Earth Blackenbrook Askerne The Archer Ara Single Estate Marlborough HHHH1/2 97pts Central Otago Family Reserve Hawke’s Bay Marlborough Riesling 2021 This powerful wine Pinot Gris 2020 Nelson Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc HHHH1/2 97pts was grown at Rapaura HHHH1/2 97pts Gewürztraminer 2019 HHHHH 98pts 2020 HHHH 94pts Carrick Organic (mostly) and in the Three Miners 2019 Church Road 1 Babich Family Bannockburn Brancott Valley, hand- Miner’s Right HHHH1/2 96pts Single Vineyard Estates Organic Central Otago picked, and fermented Central Otago Saint Clair Tuki Tuki Marlborough Dry Riesling mostly in old French Pinot Gris 2019 Godfrey’s Chardonnay 2018 Sauvignon Blanc 2019 oak barriques. Bright, HHHH 95pts Creek Reserve HHHHH 98pts 2020 HHHH 94pts HHHH1/2 97pts light yellow/green, Church Road Marlborough Church Road Grand Haha Marlborough Domain Road it is weighty, with Gwen Hawke’s Bay Gewürztraminer Reserve Hawke’s Sauvignon Blanc The Water Race concentrated, ripe, Pinot Gris 2019 2020 HHHH1/2 Bay Chardonnay 2020 HHHH 94pts Bannockburn peachy, spicy flavours, HHHH 95pts 96pts 2019 HHHHH 98pts Babich Dry Riesling a hint of ginger, fresh Ara Single Estate Askerne Marlborough 2019 acidity and an off-dry Marlborough Hawke’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc HHHH1/2 97pts finish. $31 (A, UK) Pinot Gris 2020 Gewürztraminer 2020 HHHH 94pts Maori Point HHHH 94pts 2020 Giesen Organic Central Otago Inviniti HHHH1/2 96pts Marlborough Riesling Marlborough Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Pinot Gris 2020 Marlborough 2020 HHHH 94pts HHHH1/2 96pts HHHH 94pts Gewürztraminer Hunter’s Wild Earth Loveblock 2020 HHHH 94pts Marlborough Central Otago Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Riesling Pinot Gris 2020 2020 HHHH 94pts 2019 HHHH 94pts HHHH1/2 96pts Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E 185

WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 new zealand Church Road Carrick Organic Stoneleigh Wild other white Saint Clair Pioneer McDonald Series Cairnmuir Terraces Valley Marlborough varietals & blends Block 29 Blind Hawke’s Bay EBM Central Otago Chardonnay Block Awatere Chardonnay Chardonnay 2020 HHHH 95pts Valley Albariño 2019 HHHHH 98pts 2018 2020 HHHH 94pts Trinity Hill Gimblett HHHH1/2 97pts Church Road Gravels Hawke’s Hawke’s Bay rosé Bay Chardonnay Chardonnay 2019 HHHHH 98pts 2020 HHHH 95pts Giesen Organic Coopers Creek Coal Pit Central Marlborough Select Vineyards Otago Pinot Noir Chardonnay Limeworks Rosé 2020 2019 HHHHH 98pts Hawke’s Bay HHHHH 98pts Chardonnay 2019 Giesen Uncharted HHHH 95pts Lawson’s Dry Hills Marlborough Pink Pinot 2020 Chardonnay 2020 Ara Single Estate HHHHH 98pts HHHH1/2 97pts Marlborough Chardonnay Rock Ferry Hunter’s 2019 HHHH 94pts Orchard Vineyard Marlborough Marlborough Chardonnay 2019 Forrest Babich Family Pinot Rosé 2020 HHHH1/2 97pts Marlborough Estates Organic HHHHH 98pts Chardonnay 2020 Marlborough Hunter’s Offshoot Brancott Estate HHHH1/2 96pts Chardonnay Forrest Awatere River Marlborough Letter Series O Drinking well in its 2019 HHHH 94pts Marlborough Spindrift Single Chardonnay 2018 Marlborough youth, but worth Lake Chalice Albariño Vineyard Rosé HHHH1/2 97pts Chardonnay 2019 cellaring, this bright, The Falcon 2021 HHHHH 98pts 2020 HHHH1/2 Saint Clair HHHH1/2 97pts light yellow/green Marlborough Full of personality, this 97pts Omaka Reserve Offering fine value, wine is fragrant, with Chardonnay high impact wine is Brancott Estate Marlborough this fresh, age- a hint of butterscotch. 2019 HHHH 94pts a great alternative to Reserve Wairau Chardonnay 2019 worthy wine has Full-bodied, it has sauvignon blanc. Bright, Marlborough Rosé HHHH1/2 97pts a fragrant, smoky rich, vibrant, peachy viognier light lemon/green, it 2020 HHHH 95pts Askerne Reserve bouquet. Bright, flavours, finely is mouthfilling and Lake Chalice Hawke’s Bay light lemon/green, integrated toasty oak, Askerne Hawke’s vibrantly fruity, with The Falcon Chardonnay 2019 it is mouthfilling, and a creamy-smooth Bay Viognier penetrating, peachy, Marlborough Rosé HHHH1/2 97pts with concentrated, finish. $28 2020 citrusy, spicy flavours, 2020 HHHH 94pts Coopers Creek vibrant, peachy Hunter’s Offshoot HHHH1/2 97pts vaguely salty notes, a Church Road Gwen Swamp Reserve flavours, mealy and Marlborough Church Road touch of complexity and Hawke’s Bay Rosé Hawke’s Bay toasty notes adding Chardonnay 2019 McDonald Series a crisp, lasting finish. 2020 HHHH 94pts Chardonnay 2019 complexity, balanced HHHH1/2 96pts Hawke’s Bay $28 Church Road HHHH1/2 97pts acidity and a lingering Stoneleigh Rapaura Viognier Forrest Hawke’s Bay Rosé Carrick Organic finish. Best drinking Series Marlborough 2018 Marlborough 2020 HHHH 94pts Bannockburn 2023+. $25 Chardonnay 2020 HHHH1/2 96pts Grüner Veltliner Central Otago Domain Road HHHH1/2 96pts 2021 HHHHH 98pts Chardonnay Defiance 2018 Bannockburn Allan Scott [Black Coopers Creek Lawson’s Dry Hills HHHH1/2 97pts Central Otago Label] Marlborough Select Vineyards Marlborough Ranu Chardonnay Chardonnay Chalk Ridge 2020 HHHH1/2 2019 2019 HHHH 95pts Hawke’s Bay 97pts HHHH1/2 96pts Stoneleigh Latitude Viognier 2020 Marlborough HHHH1/2 96pts Chardonnay Saint Clair Origin 2020 HHHH 95pts Hawke’s Bay Stoneleigh Organic Viognier Marlborough 2019 Chardonnay HHHH1/2 96pts 2020 HHHH 95pts 186 W I N E S TAT E Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 new zealand Villa Maria Mount Brown Brancott Estate Lake Chalice Single Vineyard Estates Grand Letter Series T The Raptor The Attorney Reserve North Marlborough Marlborough Marlborough Canterbury Pinot Noir 2019 Pinot Noir 2019 Pinot Noir 2017 Pinot Noir 2019 HHHH 94pts HHHH 94pts HHHHH 98pts HHHH1/2 96pts Hunter’s Offshoot Vidal Reserve Brancott Estate Wild Earth Earth Marlborough Marlborough Chosen Rows and Sky Central Pinot Noir 2020 Pinot Noir 2019 Marlborough Otago Pinot Noir HHHH 94pts HHHH 94pts Pinot Noir 2019 2020 HHHH1/2 Mount Brown Villa Maria HHHH1/2 97pts 96pts Estates North Cellar Selection Delta Hatters Hill Hunter’s Canterbury Marlborough Marlborough Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020 Pinot Noir 2019 Pinot Noir 2019 Pinot Noir 2020 HHHH 94pts HHHH 94pts HHHH1/2 97pts HHHH1/2 96pts Remarkable Hunter’s Forrest Bannockburn merlot & blends Marlborough Marlborough Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019 Pinot Noir 2019 Pinot Noir 2018 Church Road 1 HHHH1/2 97pts HHHH 95pts HHHH 94pts Single Vineyard Lawson’s Dry Gimblett Gravels Stoneleigh Organic Greywacke Hills The Pioneer Stoneleigh Latitude Delta Marlborough Merlot 2016 Marlborough Rosé Marlborough Marlborough Marlborough Pinot Noir HHHHH 98pts 2021 HHHH 94pts Pinot Noir 2019 Pinot Noir 2015 Pinot Noir 2020 2019 HHHH 94pts Church Road Instantly likeable, this HHHHH 98pts HHHH1/2 97pts HHHH 95pts Giesen Uncharted McDonald Series organically certified This generous, vibrant Saint Clair Pioneer Marlborough Hawke’s Bay Merlot wine is bright pink red was grown on Block 22 Barn Pinot Noir 2019 2017 HHHHH 98pts and invitingly scented. hillsides in the Southern Block Marlborough HHHH 94pts Full-bodied, it is Valleys and matured in Pinot Noir 2019 vibrantly fruity, with French oak barriques HHHH1/2 97pts Rockburn Central ripe watermelon, (30% new). Deep Villa Maria Single Otago Pinot Noir strawberry and spice ruby, it is mouthfilling Vineyard Seddon 2019 HHHHH flavours, lively, strong and youthful, with Marlborough 98pts and smooth. $20 concentrated cherry, Pinot Noir 2018 This refined, graceful plum and spice flavours, HHHH1/2 97pts red was grown at pinot noir finely integrated oak, Villa Maria Single Parkburn (85%) and savoury notes adding Vineyard Taylors Gibbston (15%) Fromm Fromm complexity, and supple Pass Marlborough and matured for 10 Vineyard tannins. Best drinking Pinot Noir months in French oak Marlborough 2023+. $49 (A, UK, US) 2016 HHHH1/2 casks (33% new). Pinot Noir 2019 Coal Pit Tiwha 97pts Deep ruby, it is highly HHHHH 98pts Central Otago Ataahua Waipara fragrant, mouthfilling Pinot Noir 2019 Pinot Noir 2019 and sweet-fruited, HHHHH 98pts HHHH1/2 97pts with concentrated Carrick Organic cherry, plum and Ara Resolute Bannockburn Stoneleigh Rapaura spice flavours. A Organic Central Otago Series Marlborough hint of herbs with Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018 Pinot Noir savoury notes adding Pinot Noir 2017 HHHH1/2 97pts 2020 HHHH 95pts complexity, balanced HHHHH 98pts Domain Road From a single vineyard acidity, and a supple, Bannockburn at Rapaura, this very very harmonious FROMM Cuvée ‘H’ Central Otago youthful, full-coloured finish. Drink now or Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 red is full-bodied and cellar. $45 (A, UK, US) Pinot Noir 2017 HHHH1/2 97pts savoury, with ripe HHHHH 98pts Maori Point cherry, plum and spice Rockburn Wines Ltd NZ Single Vineyard flavours, showing P: +64 3 445 0555 Saint Clair Central Otago good complexity, E: [email protected] Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir 2019 and a structured, W: www.rockburn.co.nz Marlborough HHHH1/2 96pts moderately firm finish. Pinot Noir 2019 Best drinking 2023+. HHHHH 98pts $25 Villa Maria Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 HHHHH 98pts Villa Maria Single Vineyard Southern Clays Marlborough Pinot Noir 2017 HHHHH 98pts Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E 187

WINESTATE’S BEST WINES OF 2021 new zealand Askerne Hawke’s Trinity Hill Church Road 1 Church Road 1 Rockburn Bay Merlot Malbec Prison Block Single Single Vineyard Single Vineyard Central Otago Cabernet 2019 Vineyard Gimblett Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2018 Pinot Noir 2020 HHHH1/2 97pts Gravels Cabernet Hawke’s Bay HHHH1/2 96pts HHHH1/2 96pts Saint Clair Pioneer Sauvignon 2019 Malbec 2017 Coopers Creek This graceful, finely Block 17 Plateau HHHHH 98pts HHHHH 98pts Select Vineyards poised red was Gimblett Gravels Church Road 1 Church Road Chalk Ridge grown at Parkburn Merlot 2019 Single Vineyard McDonald Series Hawke’s Bay Syrah (mostly) and Gibbston HHHH1/2 97pts Redstone Cabernet Hawke’s Bay 2019 HHHH 95pts and matured for 10 Church Road Sauvignon Marzemino Saint Clair James months in French Hawke’s Bay 2018 HHHHH 98pts 2018 HHHH 95pts Sinclair Gimblett oak barrels (33% Merlot Cabernet Church Road Saint Clair Gravels Hawke’s new). Deep ruby, Sauvignon 2018 McDonald Rapaura Reserve Bay Syrah it is fragrant and HHHH 95pts Series Hawke’s Marlborough 2019 HHHH 95pts vibrantly fruity, with Ataahua Waipara Bay Cabernet Merlot 2019 mouthfilling body and Merlot 2019 Sauvignon 2018 HHHH 94pts sweet whites strong cherry, plum HHHH 95pts HHHH1/2 96pts and spice flavours, Saint Clair Origin Saint Clair James syrah Greywacke Botrytis showing excellent Hawke’s Bay Merlot Sinclair Gimblett Marlborough Pinot vigour and harmony. 2020 HHHH 94pts Gravels Cabernet Askerne The Tere Gris 2018 (375ml) Best drinking 2024+. Merlot 2019 Hawke’s Bay Syrah HHHHH 98pts $45 (A, UK, US) cabernet sauvignon HHHH 94pts 2019 HHHHH 98pts FROMM Riesling & blends Church Road Grand Spatlese Rockburn Wines Ltd NZ other red varietals Reserve Hawke’s 2020 HHHHH 98pts P: +64 3 445 0555 Church Road Grand & blends Bay Syrah Ataahua Waipara E: [email protected] Reserve Hawke’s 2018 HHHHH 98pts Late Harvest W: www.rockburn.co.nz Bay Cabernet Giesen Limited Church Road Gewürztraminer Sauvignon Merlot Edition Organic McDonald Series 2020 (375ml) 2018 HHHHH 98pts Marlborough Syrah Hawke’s Bay Syrah HHHHH 98pts Trinity Hill 2016 HHHHH 98pts 2019 HHHHH 98pts Gimblett Gravels Giesen Single Trinity Hill Gimblett The Gimblett Vineyard Selection Gravels Hawke’s 2019 HHHHH 98pts Clayvin Syrah Bay Syrah 2019 HHHHH 98pts 2019 HHHHH 98pts 188 W I N E S TAT E Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

rbeecsetnotf rNeleZases BEST OF 2021 RELEASES MICHAEL COOPER CONTENTS Includes: A selection of 4, 4.5 & 5 star reviews from 2021. Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E 189

BEST OF 2021 RECENT RELEASES new zealand  Pask Declaration Pegasus Bay Coal Pit Tiwha Mudbrick Vineyard Moutere Hills Sarau Hawke’s Bay Waipara Valley Central Otago Waiheke Island Reserve Nelson Folding Hill Chardonnay 2019 North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2019 Velvet 2020 Chardonnay 2018 Bendigo Central HHHHH 98pts Gewürztraminer HHHHH 98pts HHHHH 98pts HHHH1/2 97pts Otago This stylish, youthful 2019 HHHHH 98pts This perfumed, silky- Passage Rock Stoneleigh Pinot Noir 2017 wine was hand-picked Moutere Hills textured red was Reserve Waiheke Rapaura Series HHHHH 98pts in the Gimblett Gravels, Nelson Moutere hand-harvested at Island Cabernet Single Vineyard Obsidian Reserve and fermented and Ice 2021 (375ml) Gibbston and matured Sauvignon Merlot Marlborough Waiheke Island matured for 10 months HHHHH 98pts for 10 months in French 2019 HHHHH 98pts Chardonnay 2020 Chardonnay in French oak barriques Palliser Estate oak casks (28% new). HHHH1/2 97pts 2019 HHHHH 98pts (55% new). Fragrant The Griffin Deep, bright ruby, it is Mudbrick Vineyard Askerne Reserve Obsidian Reserve and concentrated, it is Martinborough mouthfilling and supple, Waiheke Island Hawke's Bay Waiheke Island weighty, with rich peach Méthode with generous, ripe Oscar Syrah Chardonnay 2020 Montepulciano and grapefruit flavours, Traditionnelle cherry, plum and spice HHHHH 98pts HHHH1/2 97pts 2019 HHHHH 98pts mealy, biscuity notes 2017 HHHHH 98pts flavours, and a subtle Church Road 1 Mount Brown The Elder adding complexity, and Palliser Estate seasoning of oak. A very Single Vineyard Grand Reserve Martinborough a long, slightly creamy The Rose Méthode graceful, youthful red, Redstone Syrah North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2018 finish. Best drinking 2018 HHHHH 98pts it should break into full 2019 HHHHH 98pts Chardonnay 2020 HHHHH 98pts 2023+. $40 Maude Central stride 2023+. $57 (A, Passage Rock HHHH1/2 97pts Bald Hills Friends Rock Ferry 3rd Otago Rosé 2021 UK) Reserve Waiheke Moutere Hills Sarau and Lovers Rock Marlborough HHHHH 98pts Jackson Estate Island Syrah 2019 Reserve Nelson Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Chard Farm Viper Vintage Widow HHHHH 98pts Chardonnay 2019 Bannockburn 2021 HHHHH 98pts Vineyard Central Marlborough Church Road Grand HHHH1/2 97pts Central Otago Rosé Bald Hills Last Otago Pinot Noir Pinot Noir 2017 Reserve Hawke's Invivo X Sarah 2020 HHHHH 98pts Light Single 2019 HHHHH 98pts HHHHH 98pts Bay Syrah 2019 Jessica Parker Pegasus Bay Vineyard Koyama Williams’ Palliser Estate HHHHH 98pts Marlborough Waipara Valley Bannockburn Vineyard North Martinborough Church Road 1 Sauvignon Blanc North Canterbury Central Otago Canterbury Pinot Noir 2019 Single Vineyard 2021 Chardonnay Riesling 2019 Pinot Noir 2018 HHHHH 98pts Gimblett Gravels HHHH1/2 97pts 2018 HHHHH 98pts HHHHH 98pts HHHHH 98pts Church Road 1 Malbec 2020 Palliser Estate Pegasus Bay Pegasus Bay Mountford Estate Single Vineyard HHHHH 98pts Martinborough Waipara Valley Fortissimo The Rise North Redstone Cabernet Passage Rock Sauvignon Blanc North Canterbury Waipara Valley Canterbury Sauvignon 2019 Magnus 2019 2020 Riesling 2017 North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2019 HHHHH 98pts HHHHH 98pts HHHH1/2 97pts HHHHH 98pts Muscat NV (375ml) HHHHH 98pts Matawhero Church Church Road 1 HHHHH 98pts Walnut Block ½ House Single Single Vineyard Nutcracker Vineyard Gisborne Terraces Marlborough The Elder Chenin Blanc 2020 Chardonnay 2019 Pinot Noir 2019 Martinborough HHHH1/2 97pts HHHHH 98pts HHHHH 98pts Pinot Gris 2020 Passage Rock Mudbrick Vineyard Wild Earth Central HHHH1/2 97pts Reserve Waiheke Francesca Waiheke Otago Pinot Noir Okahu Island Viognier Island Chardonnay 2020 HHHHH 98pts Chambourcin 2020 HHHH1/2 2020 HHHHH 98pts Akarua 2013 HHHH1/2 97pts Passage Rock Bannockburn 97pts Akarua Rua Reserve Waiheke Central Otago Okahu Syrah 2013 Central Otago Island Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2019 HHHH1/2 97pts Pinot Noir 2020 2020 HHHHH 98pts HHHHH 98pts Renato Nelson HHHH1/2 97pts Palliser Estate Bald Hills Chardonnay 2019 Bald Hills 3 Acres Martinborough Bannockburn HHHH1/2 97pts Bannockburn Chardonnay 2019 Central Otago Renato Nelson Central Otago HHHHH 98pts Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019 Pinot Noir 2019 Central Otago HHHH1/2 97pts HHHH1/2 97pts Pinot Noir 2017 Brancott Estate HHHHH 98pts Letter Series O Marlborough Chardonnay 2019 HHHH1/2 97pts 190 W I N E S TAT E Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

BEST OF 2021 RECENT RELEASES new zealand Waiparore Matthias Walnut Block Chard Farm Mason Haha Hawke’s Bay Chard Farm The Renato Nelson Tutukaka Coast Nutcracker Vineyard Central Pinot Gris 2020 Tiger Lowburn Sauvignon Blanc Syrah Dessert Marlborough Otago Pinot Noir HHHH 95pts Central Otago 2020 HHHH 94pts Wine 2020 (375ml) Chardonnay 2019 2019 HHHH1/2 Matawhero Single Pinot Noir 2019 Dancing Petrel HHHH1/2 97pts HHHH1/2 96pts 96pts Vineyard Gisborne HHHH 95pts Paewhenua Pinot Gris 2020 Obsidian Waiheke Island Mangonui Dancing Bald Hills Kirameki Invivo Michelle’s HHHH 95pts Island Vitreous Northland Viognier Petrel Reserve Single Vineyard Central Otago Allan Scott 2017 HHHH 95pts 2020 Paewhenua Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2020 Marlborough Matawhero HHHH 94pts Island Mangonui Central Otago HHHH1/2 96pts Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard Haha Brut Rosé Northland Pinot Gris 2019 Mount Brown 2021 HHHH 95pts Gisborne Merlot NV HHHH 94pts Viognier 2020 HHHH1/2 96pts Estates Grand Loveblock Central 2019 HHHH 95pts Mount Brown HHHH1/2 97pts Coopers Creek Reserve North Otago Pinot Noir Dancing Petrel North Canterbury Obsidian Estate Select Vineyards Canterbury 2020 HHHH 95pts Paewhenua Pinot Noir Rosé Waiheke Island Home Block Kumeu Pinot Noir 2019 Loveblock Tee Island Mangonui 2021 HHHH 94pts Syrah 2019 Pinot Gris 2020 HHHH1/2 96pts Marlborough Northland Syrah Passage Rock HHHH1/2 97pts HHHH1/2 96pts Mountford Liaison Sauvignon Blanc 2020 HHHH 95pts Waiheke Island Passage Rock Church Road North Canterbury 2020 HHHH 95pts Askerne Hawke's Rosé 2021 Waiheke Island McDonald Series Pinot Noir 2019 Anchorage Bay Cabernet Franc HHHH 94pts Syrah 2019 Hawke's Bay HHHH1/2 96pts Family Estate 2020 HHHH 95pts Sileni Cellar HHHH1/2 97pts Pinot Gris 2020 Ruru Reserve Reserve Nelson Main Divide Selection Hawke's Pask Declaration HHHH1/2 96pts Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir 2019 Bay Cabernet Gimblett Gravels Rock Ferry 3rd Pinot Noir 2020 2020 HHHH 95pts HHHH 94pts Franc Rosé 2020 Hawke’s Bay Rock Marlborough HHHH1/2 96pts Coopers Creek Bald Hills 3 Acres HHHH 94pts Syrah 2019 Pinot Gris 2021 Two Degrees Select Vineyards Bannockburn Jackson Estate HHHH1/2 97pts HHHH1/2 96pts Central Otago Bell-Ringer Central Otago Alayna Pinot Rosé Dancing Petrel Rock Ferry Pinot Noir 2020 Gisborne Albariño Pinot Noir 2020 HHHH 94pts Paewhenua The Corners HHHH1/2 96pts 2020 HHHH 95pts 2018 HHHH 94pts Invivo Central Island Mangonui Vineyard Church Road Matawhero Single Main Divide Otago Pinot Noir Northland Tannat Marlborough Grand Reserve Vineyard Gisborne North Canterbury 2019 HHHH 94pts 2020 HHHH1/2 Sauvignon Blanc Hawke's Bay Gewürztraminer Sauvignon Blanc Brancott Estate 97pts 2020 Merlot Cabernet 2020 HHHH 95pts 2020 HHHH 94pts Letter Series T Passage Rock HHHH1/2 96pts Sauvignon 2019 Haha Brut Cuvée Askerne Hawke's Marlborough Magnus 2015 Ataahua Waipara HHHH1/2 96pts NV HHHH 95pts Bay Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2019 HHHH1/2 97pts Riesling 2020 Church Road 1 Jackson Estate 2020 HHHH 94pts HHHH 94pts Obsidian Reserve HHHH1/2 96pts Single Vineyard Stich Marlborough Waiheke Island Awatere River Redstone Merlot Sauvignon Blanc Pask Gimblett Dancing Petrel The Mayor 2019 Spindrift Single 2019 HHHH1/2 2020 HHHH 95pts Gravels Hawke’s Paewhenua HHHH1/2 96pts Vineyard Rosé 96pts Bannock Brae Bay Chardonnay Island Mangonui Waiparore 2020 HHHH1/2 Askerne Hawke's Crawford’s Block 2019 HHHH 94pts Northland Cabernet Tutukaka Coast 96pts Bay Merlot Central Otago Ruru Central Otago Franc 2020 Chardonnay 2020 Rock Ferry Malbec Cabernet Pinot Noir 2018 Pinot Gris 2021 HHHH 94pts HHHH1/2 96pts Orchard Vineyard Sauvignon 2019 HHHH 95pts HHHH 94pts Passage Rock Wild Earth Marlborough HHHH1/2 96pts Chard Farm Renato Nelson Sisters 2019 Central Otago Pinot Rosé 2021 Eliza Vineyard Pinot Gris 2020 HHHH 94pts Chardonnay 2020 HHHH1/2 96pts  Bannockburn HHHH 94pts HHHH1/2 96pts Ballasalla Central Central Otago Passage Rock Otago Pinot Noir Main Divide Pinot Noir 2019 Waiparore Tutukaka Reserve Waiheke 2020 North Canterbury HHHH 95pts Coast Pinot Gris Island Chardonnay HHHH1/2 96pts Chardonnay 2020 HHHH 94pts 2019 HHHH1/2 2020 HHHH 95pts 96pts Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022 W I N E S TAT E 191

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aftertaste ELISABETH KING SPARKLING EVERY DAY - CORAVIN'S NEW DEVICE A DREAM FOR CONSUMERS, BARS AND RESTAURANTS THE best gift I received last year was the Coravin fully automated Model 11 version. Our aim was adds Jousselin. \"We are finally able to expand our Sparkling System. I often drink one glass of always to be faster, easier and more fun, says sparkling wines by-the-glass programme without champagne or another sparkling wine as an aperitif Lambrecht. the risk of wastage.\" before moving on to other wines to accompany a meal. Of course, there are stoppers that will protect Over the past five years, Coravin has acquired Johannes goes further. \"People have finally the bubbles for a day or so, but over the years I more investor funding to reach its goal of making discovered that sparkling wine, especially have become an expert at cooking with \"leftover\" a device for sparkling wines. The company champagne, is not just a wine for celebrations. sparkling wine and champagne. A practice that experimented with sparkling wines from all over the They are wines for pairing with your meal. I can may make a dish sound more upmarket but doesn't world spanning different pressures and vintages. now have a glass of Blanc de Blancs with my make much difference to the final taste. It also had to keep Asia top of mind. In leading appetiser and move on to fuller-bodied styles with markets like Hong Kong and Singapore, the humid the main course\". So I became very excited about eight years weather can heat up bottles fast and wines lose ago when I read that Greg Lambrecht, the US their fizz faster. Even at relatively small events, many The enthusasm for the Coravin Sparkling System inventor of the original Coravin system, was testing Asian consumers serve one bottle after another goes all the way to the top of the sparkling wine a prototype for use with sparkling wines. At the in quick succession, so that sparkling wines and world. Coravin collaborated in extensive testing time, he explained that sparkling wine was one of champagnes stay super fresh. with the Moet Hennessy Group, the owners of the fastest-growing wine sectors, but developing Dom Perignon, Krug, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart and a device to preserve the bubbles was one of the The Coravin Sparkling System started rolling Moet & Chandon. In October, the two companies hardest things he had ever attempted. A big call out in the US and Europe in September last year, announced a strategic partnership to promote the for a man with a degree in nuclear engineering launching in October in Australia for an RRP of global distribution of the Coravin Sparkling System from MIT. $699.95. It uses carbon dioxide instead of argon in restaurants and bars, simultaneously making the gas and the three part system comes with a charger, Moet Hennessy maisons more widely available by It was a quest worth pursuing, though. The two stoppers and four CO2 capsules. Unlike other the glass. original Coravin device was launched in 2013 Coravin models, the combination of a stopper and after 11 years of R&D and became a massive the charger replaces air in the sparkling wine with Coravin's appointment as the \"Official Preservation hit with consumers, restaurants and wine pure CO2, preserving the bubbles and freshness. Partner of Moet Hennessy\" is a dream come true. professionals around the world. Many credit it Performance may vary but under optimum usage According to Christopher Ladd, CEO of Coravin, with springboarding the explosive spread of the conditions, each CO2 capsule can preserve seven “as a relatively young company to have the global wine by the glass culture. In many venues, bottles of sparkling wine and each bottle stays recognised world leader in champagne and luxury the quality of wines by the glass has increased pour-fresh for up to two weeks. sparkling wines not only support but adopt our immeasurably because there is so little wastage technology is extraordinary\". and consumers can enjoy wines from multiple At the media launch last June, Lambrecht spoke bottles instead of buying just one. for me and many others. \"Imagine being able to But Lambrecht's longheld vision of champagne come home and start every evening with a great bars offering 70 to 80 wines by the glass is a As most winelovers know, the Coravin glass of sparkling wine. I wanted to be able to godsend for Moet Hennessy as well. “The new incorporates a needle which is inserted into celebrate any day, or celebrate every day, and Coravin System will enable more champagne a bottle of wine without removing the cork. A particularly as we get out of this pandemic we lovers to discover and enjoy exceptional bottles,\" capsule then injects inert argon gas into the wine have every reason in the world to start celebrating. says Philippe Schaus, President and CEO of Moet as the needle is pulled out to prevent oxidation. I tested this on hundreds of different sparkling wines Hennessy. \"It will allow our gastronomy partners from champagne to franciacorta, prosecco, cava and the finest bars and clubs to enjoy our different Lambrecht has developed several updates of and Californian sparklings\". champagne brands and expressions by the glass the original Coravin. Three years after its launch, over several days or weeks.\" a new model showcased an improved needle, Coravin worked with leading international which not only poured 20 per cent faster but also wine professionals to test the Coravin Sparkling Trade customers and partners in Australia are introduced an easier-to-use clamp and stylish System, including Daniel Johannes, corporate also confident of a sparkling wine bonanza as new design. The Coravin Models 3, 5 and 6 wine director for leading US-based French chef, enthusiasts seek one or several glasses to enjoy. all feature a clamp that automatically grips the Daniel Boulud, and master sommelier Yohann After a few months of ownership, the Coravin top of the bottle, unlike Models 1 and 2, and Jousselin of Shangri-La International Management. Sparkling System allows me to enjoy one or two is trademarked under the name SmartClamps. \"After testing the Coravin Sparkling System, we glasses without the need to drain the bottle and has There is also a more expensive, digitised and consider it an amazing addition to our wine tools,\" put paid to Googling recipes for using flat sparkling wine or champagne. n e x t i s s u e : I think it's safe to say that everyone is glad to see the back of the last couple of years with hopefully better times in store for 2022! With a wonderful vintage across the board for most in 2021 it means that some great wines will be coming your way this coming year. And in order to kick things off right, we bring you the tastings of Wines of NSW, Barossa & Eden Valley, Chardonnay & Blends and the latest new release wines. 194 W I N E S TAT E Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2022

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