Winestate Magazine Special Edition 2013

“This vineyard has consistently been very aficionados: the oak regime is all French, “It is the best vintage I can remembergood over a long period,” he explains. with the wine seeing a percentage of both since ’04,” states the chief winemaker“We inherited it when we bought Tolley’s new and used barriques over 20 months. boldly. It’s a statement many will concurin the mid-1990s. Tolley’s bought it in the with. Like 2004, the 2010 year was blessed1930s and it had vineyard on it then.” Back vintages of Platinum were recently almost from the start. The drought brokeThe site, in fact, was originally planted to tasted during Savour, Australia’s first and it seemed like winemakers were goingorchard and vineyard as far back as the international wine forum, and showed well. back in time with “normal” conditions (i.e.late 1800s. Situated between the villages Which is good to know because Wolf Blass lack of extreme weather) and smaller thanof Nuriootpa and Tanunda, Medlands has plans for a program of re-releases, average yields which brought in turn highsits next door to the old Seppelt Dorrien starting with the 2006 vintage. The ’06 year quality fruit.cabernet sauvignon vineyard (also owned was, to Hatcher’s mind, a good one despiteby Wolf Blass). Its position is an interesting the effects of an Australia-wide drought that To judges at this year’s Winestateone. The Valley floor can get quite hot in eventually went on for a record run, finally Magazine Wines of the Year tasting, thesummer yet the vineyard is capable of breaking in 2010. 2010 Platinum was a stand out. Even inproducing fruit with extraordinary finesse. a masked line-up of top Aussie shiraz,Hatcher puts it down to its location by the The drought messed with Hatcher’s it was a solid individual, the one withPara River. The Para starts in the Eden planning. Mother Nature has a habit of the youthful, vibrant colour and purpleValley and at night cool air comes down doing that. Some wines start climbing in hues. There were heady florals - sweetfrom one valley into the other, the water alcohol, reaching 15 per cent, through violets and blueberries included - withmass moderating temperatures. increased concentration while on the vine. spiced black fruits on the nose opening “Ideally, I like the alcohols to be around up to a vast rich palate, but it was the Hatcher’s vision continues in the winery. 14.5 per cent,” he says. “It’s extremely utter drinkability that teased. If it tastedAs much as a wine can be made in a frustrating. I don’t want to be picking that this good as a three-year-old, what ofvineyard, Platinum is, but there is also a high but on the other hand I don’t want its future? The wine’s natural balance,calculated concept and it’s very much to be picking green fruit without the right elegant yet sturdy structure and brightof Hatcher’s making. “We are looking at depth of flavour. I hate picking green fruit. acidity would appear to indicate that itsPlatinum as an ageing prospect but it also We want vibrancy, we want brightness in future is in good hands.has to be OK to drink now,” Hatcher says. the wines as they age.”“There is a more assertive tannin structure And there’s more good news ahead.but certainly the way we make it in the Screwcaps, introduced to the Platinum Hatcher says the 2012 Wolf Blass Platinum(three tonne) open fermenters we get good range with the 2001 release are also on Shiraz offers a little more of the same.tannin structure without over extracting it. the side of helping to preserve fruit over anIt’s definitely a wine that is good now but extended period of time. It could be argued “I reckon the 2012 is not far behind (2010)certainly will age incredibly well.” For oak that the end of the drought brought a run, and it will be an interesting thing to see albeit interrupted, of excellent vintages, how they both go over time,” he says. Yes, starting with 2010. it will be. Special Edition 2013 W I N E S TAT E 101

winewords D U N C A N M c T A V I S HSKYE MURTAGHJust a 35-minute ferry ride from Auckland You were the inaugural graduate What new developments are on thelies picturesque Waiheke Island. 19km of the Viticulture and Oenology cards for Man O’ War Vineyards in 2014?long, it’s the second largest island in degree program at NZ’s Lincoln We’re substantially increasing the numberNew Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf and home University in 1998. Do you have of syrah vines in the ground. I wouldn’t beto a small number of boutique wineries, an interest in how the next breed surprised if we found ourselves to be NZ’sincluding the award-winning Man O’ of winemakers are educated into largest producer of syrah in the next fewWar Vineyards. The winery’s name pays the business? years. Watch this space!tribute to the rich history of its location on I can only control what I teach mythe island’s eastern end. Captain Cook winemaking team and the harvest Name the most memorable bottle of wineanchored along this stretch of coastline interns that come my way. I’m very you’ve ever consumed.during his maiden voyage around the much interested in them leaving I visited a friend in the Mosel and her fatherNew Zealand islands in 1769. Noting Man O’ War as better winemakers. showed us a few bottles from his cellar. Asthat the island’s Kauri trees would the evening progressed he started pullingmake excellent masts for the Royal What were the key milestones in out some very old looking bottles with noNavy’s warships, the area was named your winemaking career which labels. She explained for her father thatMan O’ War. In the 1980s the Spencer led you to your current position these bottles lost their labels in a flood thatfamily purchased four neighbouring at Man O’ War? occurred over 30 years ago. A good dayfarms in the area, 800ha of spectacular Definitely my time spent as for a riesling fan.coastal hillsides in all, and Man O’ assistant winemaker at PegasusWar vineyard was born. 2013 marks Bay and working three harvests Complete this sentence – “A good wineDuncan McTavish’s fifth year as Man in Germany. I quite liked is like ….O’ War’s winemaker and he says “it’s California, too. …. live music: creative and inspiring…”as exciting a place to work now as thefirst day I rocked up”. The journey here What was the biggest drawcard for What’s the most important trait asaw him working harvest for some of the joining the team at Man O’ War? winemaker needs to have?top producers in Burgundy, Germany, A property that is epic, it’s a very unique An open mind and a good palate.California, Australia and NZ - before place and I get to make wines in a stylelanding a job as assistant winemaker that reflects that.with Pegasus Bay in 2001. Four yearslater McTavish left to develop his own What do you see as being unique aboutwinemaking ideas at Waipara Springs Waiheke Island in terms of winemaking?before he took up the offer to join the For us its coastal viticulture, 90 per centMan O’ War team in 2008. He lives on of our boundary is the ocean. Also theWaiheke with his wife and two children. influence of historic volcanic activity on our soil profile. Our wines exhibit freshness andTell us about your first wine experience minerality as a result.- was it good, bad or indifferent?My first wine experience must have been What do you see as the biggest challengesfairly indifferent as I can’t actually recall facing the winemaking industry inthe wine in question. Indifferent or perhaps New Zealand leading into 2014?overindulgent? I think a big challenge to the industry is consistency both in quality and style. HowHave your personal wine tastes changed to meet those challenges is pretty simple -over the years and what’s your favourite do the work in the vineyard and the resultsvarietal now? will follow. I think any shortcuts being takenI’m not sure if my tastes have changed over are becoming increasingly exposed as thethe years, I still love all the styles of wines I consumer is getting more knowledgeablealways have but now I seem to spend more about wine and understanding that trueon them. Perhaps my first love was German value for money isn’t necessarily a lowriesling so I’m pretty happy when I have a priced wine - it’s finding brands that deliverbottle chilling on ice. on their promise.102 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

How do you continue to hone your craft?Copious amounts of tasting with anopen mind.Where’s the most unusual place you'veever consumed wine?Probably in a trapeze net suspended highup in the trees at a party. I can’t quite recallthat particular wine in question either.What’s your favourite wine accessoryand why?Glassware - a good glass is important andhaving plenty in supply is handy.What’s the one rule you always followwhen it comes to selecting wines foryour own consumption?Drink what is in front of me.How would you describe your personalwine collection and how do you selectits stock and store it?My personal wine collection lives in fear ofmy consumption. We’ve almost finishedrenovating our house, which has my first-everwine cellar beneath, so that’s very exciting.Currently, what’s the most coveted itemin your wine collection and is there asuitable time to open it?Phew, I don’t really know, (as) I don’t reallycovet wine. If I feel like drinking an expensivewine with a sandwich then I probably will.You’ve travelled a fair bit with work, canyou name your favourite cellar doorexperience anywhere in the world?I love any cellar door that I can rock up toundercover in shorts and a T-shirt and bemade to feel as if I’m their most importantcustomer. Once they check out how honedmy glass swirling skill is they generallyfigure out I’m in the wine industry. That, andbeing invited to taste barrels behind thescenes because people admire my swirl.What will you be doing to ring in theNew Year?I’ll be fishing in the Hauraki Gulf and I’llprobably drink champagne. Special Edition 2013 W I N E S TAT E 103

brisbanegrapevineLIZZIE LOELFor many years the heritage-listed Port rubbed 1kg wagyu rump roast, cooked how Also newly opened is the glamorousOffice building in the CBD housed Siggi’s, you like it, carved at the table and served Gasworks complex at Newstead inan uber formal fine diner with its spiritual with wild rocket, fig vincotta and pecorino Brisbane’s inner north. Hatch & Co washeart still rooted in 18th century England. salad, rosemary and garlic-roasted Nicola one of the first to open in September and,Enter Moo Moo, a trendy Gold Coast potatoes and a trio of the chef’s selection from day one, Brisbanites have taken to thesteakhouse owned by restaurateurs Steve of sauces. No less than 10 sauces are on laid back vibe and blurred lines betweenand Autumn Adams, who took over the offer to compliment your steak - some are indoor and outdoor dining. It’s anotherlease of the lovely old building adding tried and true combinations such as wild venue for the Mourbarak family. Followinga modern edge to the decor and some mushroom, garlic butter, smoky BBQ, and the current trend of menus with lots ofimpressive carcasses to the glass fronted peppercorn, while beetroot and orange different sections, this single pager offersfridge in the foyer. The Adams’ still consult relish and chimichurri add an interesting snacks, small, large and share plates asto the restaurant but it’s the recent addition punch. Port Office, Stanford Plaza, corner well as pizza and side dishes. Manchegoof chef Trent Robson that has put the venue Margaret and Edwards streets, Brisbane; croquettes come with chipotle mayo,back in the news. The menu is lengthy phone (07) 3236 4500. smoked eggplant is pureed and servedand divided into several categories. The with chunky BBQ bread and lemon andspotlight is on quality Australian beef from Over the river at South Brisbane is a newbie lamb ribs are tender and delicious underseveral states, including some locally grown called Bird’s Nest. It’s a classic Japanese a blanket of chimichurri. House smokedon the Darling Downs, but Robson has yakitori bar specialising in chicken cooked salmon sits alongside quenelles of herbedmanaged to bring an elegance and small over binchoutan or white charcoal, which creme fraiche with mandarin segments andrestaurant feel to many of the entrees and imparts a delicious flavour to the meat. chickpeas are simmered with Moroccannon-beef dishes that is often missing in a There are several set menus on offer and spices with spinach and sherry vinegar.busy, corporate steakhouse. Spanner crab you have the choice of sitting up at the On the share plates, slow cooked lambis topped with a mustard bouche, alfalfa bar that overlooks all the barbeque action shoulder has a lemon garlic dressing andand fried eschallot rings and tangy and or at various tables spread between two literally falls from the bone with the slightestcrisp little cured shrimp. Pressed terrine of small rooms. Free-range tenderloin skewers poke of a fork. Gasworks, Skyring Tce,rabbit rillettes arrives on a board with plum come with wasabi mayonnaise, negima is Newstead; phone (07) 3257 2969.and pepper, classic Italian brodetto is rich made with free-range thigh meat and comesand laced with saffron, brimming with fresh The complex also has a seafood andshellfish, salmon and mussels and there’s dressed with shallots, tangy little meatballs sushi restaurant called Reef, with countersa large selection of charcuterie of house- are threaded on to bamboo skewers and full of gleaming local fish and shellfish thatcured bresaola, duck and cognac parfait, marinated in “tare” a gluten-free soy blend. are also sold retail. The Standard Marketfiery sobrassada, jamon Iberico de Bellota Chicken wings are crispy and doused in Company sells an array of fresh fruits, herbsand truffle salami. An entire page of the lemon juice and there is a variety of vegetable and vegetables as well as an extensive delimenu is dedicated to beef, beginning with skewers like zucchini in soy butter, deep fried range, including cheeses, a bakery, meatsDarling and Macquarie Downs specialty tofu with ponzu vinegar and bonito flakes and and comestibles. The Wine Emporium hascuts such as F1 wagyu rump cap, sirloin shiitake mushrooms with ponzu. Side dishes opened a glamorous new bottle shop andand flat iron and branches into New South include Japanese-style omelette with dashi popular cafe Buzz opened late September,Wales, Victoria and Tasmanian black angus broth, edamame with Himalayan salt and with a tempting breakfast menu and theirand Greenham’s natural MSA. There’s a organic silken tofu with olive oil and a soy signature chicken ribbon sandwiches.“carnivores dining delight” which is a spice and shallot dressing. Shop 5, 220 Melbourne St, South Brisbane; phone (07) 3844 4306. Above: Moo Moo restaurant and private dining.104 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

melbournegrapevine HILARY McNEVINThe sun is out and so are the food trucks. raisins is a quintessential southern Italian Cafe in London, get back into the kitchenMelbourne’s obsession with food trucks and flavour combination and there’s slow-braised after years of overseeing businesses and nottrailers is as strong as ever, with vehicles tripe, potatoes and bortlotti beans for those cooking nearly as much as he has admittedbeing designed and custom-built to serve who love it, as well as simple pizzas with he likes. He’s keen to get back to the pans.tacos, burgers, pies and there’s even a truck toppings such as provolone cheese, zucchini He’s included some smart little dishes,that serves nothing but creme brulees that’s and basil. The drinks list is a thoughtful list including a chicken skin and smokedgaining popularity around the city. We’ve also and includes cocktails such as a cheekily paprika croquette and baby calamari stuffedhad chefs branch out on their own in new named Maestro Tony with Cinzano Bianco, with brandade, paprika and lemon. Winesrestaurants and others close down existing Liquorizia and Bergotto (a bergamot-infused are pitched at the casual end of the market,businesses to turn them into something new. mixer) alongside classic aperitivi, think priced at either $40 or $60 a bottle and $10All in all, it’s been a busy spring in Melbourne. Campari and Aperol. Wines are a balanced or $12.50 a glass, with the list written byChef Riccardo Momesso, who built a strong selection of Italian-style Australian wines sommelier Shane Barrett who has gainedfollowing at Italian CBD restaurant Sarti after such as the Two Italian Boys Vermentino from Mallee in Victoria and Luccarelli Bianco experience at Circa, in St Kilda and with therunning the kitchen there for six years, has Salento from Puglia, the neighbouring region Lucas Group, which owns pizza restaurantgone out on his own in the south-eastern to Calabria. 517 Malvern Rd, Hawksburn; Baby, and Thai juggernaut Chin Chin. The listsuburb of Hawksburn, a tiny area between phone (03) 9826 8815. is built on indigenous Spanish varieties fromSouth Yarra and Malvern with a restaurant small artesian producers and many of thesecalled Valentino, which happens to be the Fasten your seatbelts, there’s another food wines will be imported directly from Spainchef's middle name. Momesso was known for truck on the roads with the launch of the by the restaurant. The Aylesbury rooftopcreating complex stuzzicini at Sarti but has Banh Mi Boys food truck that sees a take on will simply become the Bomba rooftop andtaken a far more earthy, rustic approach at a traditional street-food dish, the Banh Mi, get be business as usual with tapas, cocktailsthis comfy new restaurant as he embraces wheeled out on to the streets of Melbourne. and summer parties. 103 Lonsdale St,his Calabrian heritage with dishes of robust Banh Mi is a Vietnamese-style baguette Melbourne; phone (03) 9077 0451.flavour structured around classic technique. roll with fresh, spicy fillings, often includingAt Valentino, Momesso is presenting this grilled or barbecued pork, pate, and lots of Left: Banh Mi, Vietnamese-style baguette.homey food in a contemporary way, driven cucumber, carrot, fresh coriander and chilli. Above: Banh Mi Boys food truck.by seasonality and produce so local much Keen Poon is a management consultantof it comes from his parent’s farm just and former Masterchef contestant and hasoutside Melbourne. Momesso grew up on gone into business with friends, Francisthe farm, hunting with his dad, and eating Fung, a corporate lawyer and Darrenvegetables straight from his mother’s Kwok, a doctor of Chinese medicine. Thegarden. The menu is broken down into trio decided there was a gap in the foodantipasti (the largest section), pizza, pasta truck market, spent some time in Vietnamand main courses. There’s much to be tried and were inspired to choose Vietnamesefrom the ever-changing antipasti list. For street food. They installed a chargrill in theirstarters, try the nduja, this is a spreadable truck to maintain a level of authenticity tosalami originating from Calabria, it’s fleshy in their product. The truck menu is simple withtexture, hot with spice and is delicious over lemongrass pork belly, chicken or corn fritterbread. Marinated sardines, zucchini, capers, banh mi on offer. To find out where the Banh Mi Boys truck is operating, go to their website or Facebook page. banhmiboys.com.au. Couple Jesse and Vanessa Gerner who own tapas restaurant Anada, on Gertrude St, Fitzroy and The Aylesbury, on Lonsdale St in the city, decided to give the latter an entire facelift and makeover after two years of good but not great operation. The pair has changed what was The Aylesbury to Bomba and describe it as a Spanish workers’ bar where the menu will be designed around tapas and a smart beer and wine list. The move will also see chef Jesse, who earned his chef stripes in places like Moro and River Special Edition 2013 W I N E S TAT E 105

sydneygrapevineELISABETH KINGIF you’re looking for a quiet venue for an soutsoukakia meatballs, slow-roasted lamb the crowds have not abated even thoughin-depth discussion - romantic or business - spareribs with ouzo glaze and snapper pie two more outlets have opened in WestfieldAlpha may not be the optimum choice. Peter with braised green beans, fennel and saffron CBD and The Star casino. You can watchConistis, the modern Greek visionary behind filo. Tables of four or more can also access the chefs stretch and mould the dough toOmega and Civic Dining, has surpassed a 10-course extravaganza called Yiayia’s make a laundry list of dumplings that’s almosthimself with his latest venture. The restaurant (grandmother’s) table. And what Greek menu too long to take in. Most diners achieveis packed to the gunwales for lunch and is complete without something from the grill cut-through by ordering jiao ze dumpingsdinner nearly every day of the week. The and spit? Conistis has, of course, refined (prawn and pork), braised beef soup withimposing site used to be the old Australian village favourites from the old country almost bean sprouts and the spicy sesame seedWorkers’ Union HQ but the upscale decor beyond recognition. Spit-roasted organic noodles. Fun, fast but not that cheap. Din Tainow looks more Manhattan than Mascot. chicken with tzatziki and mastic spiced quail Fung, World Square Shopping Centre, 644The main dining room is only part of an with watermelon salad do a brisk trade but George St, Sydney; phone (02) 9264 6010.ambitious $4 million redevelopment of the we couldn’t go past the spit-roasted Korobuta OSCILLATE Wildly shot to fame in 2008 but the Newtown eatery that draws diners from all over town had a facelift just over a year ago. An oasis of bone-white cool with a private dining room amidst a sea of Thai restaurants, the food is better than ever. And that’s saying a lot considering that former chefs include Dan Puskas and James Parry of Sixpenny in Stanmore, the recipients of a confetti-like swirl of major awards over the past two years. The menu changes frequently but chef Karl Firlas’s pedigree at Est, Marque and Bridgewater Mill is evident from the moment the house-heritage Castlereagh St location, which will pork Kondosouvli with Greek spices. Alpha made sourdough bread and whippedeventually include a food store, meze bar and makes much of dessert wines - Greek and butter arrive at the table. The degustationcafes and restaurants sprawled over several Australian - to partner with its tightly-edited menu costs $100 per head and includesstories. One thing hasn’t changed, though. sweets listings. We chose an NV Muscat exquisitely rendered dishes such as pan-Conistis fabled moussaka of eggplant, from Samos to team with kataifi, mastci roasted Murray cod with oyster cream andseared scallops and taramasalata, which cream, figs and pistachios, and chocolate filo licorice, and vegetable melanges suchplayed a major part in securing two hats baklava. Although the wine list features many as Job’s Tears (Chinese pearl barley,in the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Australian bottlings, I recommend selecting shiitake mushrooms and black garlic).Guide for his east Sydney starter restaurant Greek wines throughout the meal. We kicked The wine list weaves spectacularly aroundEleni’s in the early 90s, is still one of the off with a 2012 Nico Lazardi Magic Mountain Europe in particular from Portugal tomost-ordered dishes on the menu. But the Sauvignon Blanc Agora and followed through Austria. Oscillate Wildly, 275 Australia St,pastry dish that’s really been garnering with two reds for the meat dishes - Alpha Newtown; phone (02) 9517 4700.rave reviews is the spannakopita. Forget Estate Pinot Noir Florina and Gaia Agirgtikore-heated slices of soggy filo and spinach Nemea. Coffee and tea are from Will & Co Above: Alpha restaurant interior and chef, Peter Conistisinterspersed with too-hard feta cheese. and Mariage Freres. Alpha, 238 CastlereaghConistis’s version is ambrosial - tissue-thin St, Sydney; phone (02) 9098 1111.delicate pastry encasing a salty blend of thefinest feta and spinach that has every skerrick MANY people turn up their noses at chainof moisture squeezed out to leave only the restaurants but the Din Tai Fung globalslightly bitter flavour. Most of the groups network is an exception. The Taipei-basedchatting animatedly on our visit were fuelled company, founded in 1974, operatesby the meze plates of organic chickpea outposts in LA, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur,hummous, barrel-aged feta tou fourno with Sydney and will soon open in Bangkok.chilli and wild garlic, and ouzo-cured ocean The main key to success is the, dumplingstrout. The dishes from the open kitchen - billed as the world’s tastiest and made toinvolve generous servings of such traditional exact measurements and cooked to orderdishes with a modern twist; offerings as in three minutes. Seven years after Din Tai Fung set up shop in the heart of Chinatown,106 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

perthgrapevine ROD PROPERJOHNJackson’s of Highgate has finished with It’s drizzling with rain as we enter The fresh coriander, chilli jam and butterits popular degustation menu and as Old Crow in Perth for a bo peep early milk. They are barely recognisableowner/chef Neal Jackson says, “many of one week night. This small diner has only as from the cabbage family and aremy regular customers are disappointed, been open eight weeks and impresses crunchy, spicy and flavourful, andbut we must move on”. “There is clearly with its modern glass room and courtyard are simply the best I’ve eaten. We area present demand for simpler dining,” out front attached to the 19th century knackered after three starters as theyhe says, “and we now have a licence brick and stone worker’s cottage. It’s are generous serves. The Crow has ato serve alcohol without food and have one of a few eateries that have morphed full bar, a small wine list and pitchersappropriate eats for those who can’t recently in this old part of town along of cocktails look to be popular withenjoy a couple of drinks without a nibble with new apartment blocks. The place is customers, but we are having an alcoholor two.” There are Frivolities which buzzing and it’s only a little after 7 pm. free day after an intensive two days ofinclude truffle popcorn ($7), fries with The contemporary menu offers snacks, wine reviewing. The one disappointmentblue cheese and bacon dip ($7), drunken shares, mains, sides and sweets, and we is the tiny tables, especially the table forchicken, tea egg, wolfberries ($7) and opt for a few share dishes which are all two we are at. We are sharing dishesgin-cured ocean trout, cucumber and at $15. Soon after sitting, four slices of and it takes the dexterity of a surgeon togoat’s curd ($10). As well as three complimentary house bread arrive along move plates of food and water glasseschoices of oysters, how about a kimchee with a tub of fennel butter. A freebie of around successfully without spills ordog ($7), crab and mayo brioche buttie bread and butter in a Perth restaurant breakages and if we happened to be($10) and venison, red date and lotus today and quality stuff at that - amazing! enjoying wine at the table as well, itseed ($10). There are two dozen quality A thick slice of duck parfait follows with would be diabolical. 172 Newcastle St,wines by the glass, a dozen cocktails, small pear cubes, pear puree, onion and Perth; phone (08) 9227 9995.the usual popular spirits and a small radish and a couple of slices of lightly-selection of premium beers. Customers grilled brioche. This is fairy floss in the Chef Ivan Mather has left the sleepywho believe Neal is still the best chef mouth without the sugar hit; it’s a light, precinct of seaside Mandurah and Min WA are able to book and enjoy his fluffy seduction on grilled brioche with a on the Point Restaurant to take over thelegendary food in the normal a la carte stimulating lift of pear, a great starter. We reins at the well established Coco’smanner which has been at Jackson’s Restaurant in South Perth. Coco’s hassince it opened in 1998, and he insists follow with a cut of boudin noir cake withhe will have an occasional special quince aioli and pickles. Love this, it’s thrived as one of Perth’s busiest anddegustation for nostalgic purposes. a continuation of the charcuterie theme, popular restaurants for 22 years. TheThe restaurant has four private booths a blood-sausage moist cake mix with a attraction may be the super-wide anglefor this type of dining as well as a few piquant accompaniment, a dish which views over the Swan River to the CBD, thescattered tables around a spanking-new my wife frowns upon when I order, but large veranda area that takes advantagelounge area which is a feature of the ravishes almost before I can squirrel a of wafting breezes off the water or thefront dining room. It is here in the lounge sample. I’m a brussels sprouts nutter, impressive wine list, whatever the reason,where customers can relax in comfort although it’s a veg that is loathed by diners flock to the place and Mather willwith a favourite tipple and gaze on busy many. The Old Crow version of sprouts have ample opportunity to expose hisBeaufort St. It opens Tuesday-Saturday is our next shared dish and is a tour de remarkable talent in the kitchen. He is aat 4.30pm. 483 Beaufort St, Highgate; force. Several sprouts are sliced into favourite in the west. 85 The Esplanade,phone (08) 9328 1177. three to four pieces, charred to a crisp South Perth; phone (08) 9474 3030. outer and are adorned with pine nuts, Above: Jackson’s restaurant signage and interior. Special Edition 2013 W I N E S TAT E 107

adelaidegrapevineNIGEL HOPKINSWith a stream of restaurants and bars now roasted cherry tomatoes to a pork shoulder light fitting, plenty of open fireplaces haveheading into hitherto uncharted locations pie. But the dish that seems to walk out the been retained, while even in the main diningto the west of Adelaide’s central King door the fastest is the waygu beef burger room there’s a retro ’50s feel with LaminexWilliam St, Public stands out as an early with the works, served with considerable tables and vinyl chairs. Chef David Whitesuccess, especially as a multi-faceted lunch panache on a wood platter with massive, is in charge of the menu for both this anddestination. It occupies a wide street frontage hand cut, triple-cooked chips and lime aioli. sister hotel The Colonist, in Norwood, andwith enormous floor to ceiling windows, giving Open lunch Monday-Friday, dinner Friday. 12 while it includes many pub staples such asit a somewhat institutional feel - something Franklin St, Adelaide; phone (08) 8231 8151. schnitzels, burgers and salt and pepperacknowledged by designer Danielle Elia squid, it moves into more elevated territorywho says she was inspired by the theme of Pubs being given stylish makeovers with with very good offerings such as Gawlerpublic spaces such as old railway stations smart new restaurants are nothing new, River quail paella, veal medallions withand grand libraries. That theme is reinforced but the Mile End Hotel is unusual partly for porcini custard and exotic mushrooms,by an enormous centrally located station its age, dating from 1840, but also for its or warm free-range chicken salad withclock hanging overhead, no doubt intended pumpkin and pancetta. Standout smalleras a reminder of when to go back to work quirky design as well as a menu with some tapas-style dishes include goat’s cheesewhich, for many, will be difficult once they of the best pub tucker around. Pub manager croquettes with spiced pear chutney, porkget stuck into chef Stewart Wesson’s menu. Allan Robinson has had the Mile End for 10 belly with smoked rhubarb couli, and lambPublic offers everything from breakfast - try years, but the current “complete makeover” cutlets with mint chimichurri. The wine listthe poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce started mid this year and apart from the also stands out with everything exceptwith chorizo and haloumi, gourmet rolls and original bar just about everything else has the top liners available by the glass. Littlesalads at lunch - plus a more substantial changed, with even the pokies now buried wonder that “The End” is winning customers“kitchen menu”, and a more ambitious away at the rear of the hotel. There’s murals from across the city. Open daily lunch and“freestyle Friday” dinner menu where there’s and mirrors, with naked angels featuring on dinner. 30 Henley Beach Rd, Mile End;a greater range of dishes designed more the walls of the handsome, high-ceilinged phone (08) 8443 4756.specifically for sharing. Although Public main dining room, fun with a set of hugeoffers a range of dining spaces, from bar deer antlers turned into a “chandeldeer” While still on the subject of wine by thestyle seating and communal tables to shaded glass, The Apothecary 1878 has taken things an interesting step further by offeringoutdoor tables, it’s the main dining area that diners a range of small glass sizes so theyappeals the most, though noisy with bare can try even more wines. Better knownwooden floors and semi-industrial styling, as a wine bar with a multi award-winningand where the award-winning Wesson’s wine list, The Apothecary also workscooking will be best appreciated. Smaller exceptionally well as a restaurant with adishes on the lunchtime “kitchen menu” range of dining spaces, from rustic cellar toinclude chargrilled SA gulf prawns with snug mezzanine, serviced by its executivesesame aioli and kingfish sashimi. Pasta chef for the past nine years, Nataliedishes include handmade gnocchi with Homan. The menu offers main coursesroasted zucchini and zucchini flowers, while such as pork belly and spelt ragu withthe tagliatelle features an excellent beef ragu. braised cavolo nero, or seared duck breastMain courses range from a rib eye steak with with baked witlof and black lentils, but the savvy way to eat here is to order from the range of smaller dishes and ask for them each to be paired with 75ml or even smaller serves of wine. Owner Paola Coro enjoys any opportunity to lead her customers through a procession of tastes and flavours, choosing wines to go with dishes such as chargrilled lamb backstrap on creamed split pea with smoked almonds and mint, or warm cured Atlantic salmon with white gazpacho and radish salad. Open: lunch and dinner seven days. 118 Hindley St, Adelaide; phone (08) 8212 9099. Above: The Mile End Hotel interior. Below: Public interior with bar style seating.108 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

how we judge WINESTATE MAGAZINETASTING CRITERIA Independence of advertising Winestate will occasionally purchase ‘yardstick’ wines to be evaluated where we believe that these are of consumer or trade interest if these have not been entered by the wineries. In order to produce the biggest and best wine magazine, Winestate includes advertising; however, this is fiercely independent of any wine tasting editorial. Wine companies are advised of the blind tasting results and it is their choice to advertise if they wish. The judges’ decisions are final and these are published according to the judges’ scores, whetherstar rating system advertising is taken or not. The judges We take care in selecting our judges. But remember: judges are human and their ownOUR TASTINGS AND PUBLISHED ratings excellent wine; bronze is 15.5 and above preference will influence their scores. We useare designed with one thing in mind: to and represents good wine. A reasonable, judges with complementary backgroundsprovide a useful and genuine balanced sound everyday-drinking wine scores 15 and a three-person panel for each flight willguide on wines to our readers. In order to (but does not gain a medal). A bland but include winemakers with technical expertiseachieve this we follow certain procedures clean wine scores 14. Below this score there and often a marketing/retail expert whoin an activity that is notoriously difficult! are unpleasant flavours. These final ‘medals’ knows consumer tastes. Often one or moreThere are regular criticisms of wine shows are then converted into a star rating system of the judges are Masters of Wine with vastand various scoring systems; here is how for publication in Winestate. A gold means international experience, and most judgeswe approach our tastings. 5 stars, silver is 4, and bronze is 3 stars. have experience at major Australian wineA wide selection of wines The biggest judging system shows. We are also aware of expertise. If we are judging a region, for example,Wines are invited from any producer, Winestate examines on average more we will have a winemaker judge from thatprovided that they meet the criteria of the Australasian wines per year than any other region because that person knows the localclass being judged. The class may be a forum - more than 10,000. Compare this to the style. We may balance that with a judge fromregional or style tasting and generally the biggest show in Australia, the Royal Melbourne outside the region and generally someonewines must be available for consumers to Wine Show, with just over 4000 entries. with broad and mature experience.purchase, although we have museum andrare wine tastings as well. how we compareAwarding scores Winestate Wine show International 100 Point Rating MedalWinestate carries out the judging Comment Gold 20 Point System Systemusing Australian capital city wine show HHHHH Outstanding High Silverprocedures; the wines are not known to HHHH1/2 Excellent Silver 18.5 - 20 98 - 100the judges. The three judges taste the HHHH Very Goodwines blind and assign a score without 18 - 18.4 96 - 97 17 - 17.9 94 - 95reference to each other. Only then do they HHH1/2 Good/Very Good High Bronze 16.5 - 16.9 92 - 93compare scores, and if there is dissension HHH 15.5 - 16.4 90 - 91they re-taste the wines and come to an Good Bronzeagreement. Scores are compiled using the20-point international system: a gold is 18.5 Wine judging is an inexact art, not a science - even at the highest levels of proficiency.and above; silver is 17 and above and is Accordingly, Winestate uses the star rating system which reflects a range, rather than a specific point score. Point systems indicate a level of accuracy that simply does not exist. Special Edition 2013 W I N E S TAT E 109

W H AT ’ S I T WO RT H ? WINESTATE’S AUCTION PRICE GUIDE Prices listed are exceptional auction highs and do not include buyer’s premium.AUSTRALIAN 1996 $300 2002 $85  2004 $90 1960 $1,500 Bin 60A WINES 1997 $200 2005 $75 1961 $1,600 1962 $4,000 1998 $260 2003 $65 2006 $70 1962 $1,600 2004 $490  1999 $260 2004 $70 2007 $85 1963 $1,100 2006 $400 2000 $270 2005 $65 2008 $70 1964 $1,100 2001 $290 2006 $70 2009 $75 1965 $550  Stonewell ShirazBASS PHILLIP 2002 $300  Hill of Grace 1966 $900  1990 $90 2003 $200 1980 $250 1967 $600 1991 $70Premium Pinot Noir 2004 $350 2007 $55 1981 $230 1968 $550  1992 $60 2005 $230 2008 $55 1982 $220 1969 $550 1993 $651990 $75 2006 $250 1983 $220 1970 $400 1994 $551991 $90 2007 Not Released 1984 $210 1971 $720 1995 $551992 $95 2008 Not Released GIACONDA 1985 $280 1972 $400 1996 $70 2009 Not Released Chardonnay 1986 $320 1973 $400 1997 $551993 $80 2010 $200 1990 $110 1987 $220 1974 $450 1998 $801994 $110 2011 Not Released 1988 $300 1975 $400 1999 $751995 $80 2012 $210 1991 $60 1989 $260 1976 $600 2000 $70 1992 $85 1990 $460 MOSS WOOD 1977 $400 2001 $651996 $110 1993 $90 1991 $400 Cab Sauv 1978 $400 2002 $701997 $140 CLONAKILLA 1992 $250 1979 $380 2003 $551998 $140 Shiraz Viognier 1994 $100 1993 $260 1990 $130 1980 $360 2004 $85 1990 $65 1995 $85 1994 $340 1991 $150 1981 $400 2005 $601999 $120 1993 $65 1996 $140 1995 $300 1992 $120 1982 $370 2006 $602000 $120 1994 $85 1996 $460 1993 $100 1983 $440 2007 $552001 $160 1995 $65 1997 $95 1997 $320 1994 $100 1984 $350 2008 $60 1996 $100 1998 $125 1998 $420 1995 $130 1985 $3802002 $145 1997 $130 1999 $120 1999 $380 1996 $120 1986 $520 Basket Press2003 $110 1998 $150 2001 $360 1997 $100 1987 $350 Shiraz2004 $140 1999 $55 2000 $110 2002 $440 1998 $150 1988 $350 2000 $90 2001 $110 2004 $380 1999 $130 1989 $360 1990 $1502005 $80 2001 $130 2002 $160 2005 $370 2000 $110 1990 $540 1991 $1402007 $130 2002 $130 2006 $340 2001 $130  1991 $460 1992 $952008 $85 2003 $120  2004 $190 2002 $90  1992 $360 1993 $75  2004 $120  2005 $120 Armagh Shiraz 2003 $90  1993 $360 1994 $90 2005 $110 1990 $200 2004 $100  1994 $380 1995 $90 2009 $85 2006 $100 2006 $120 1991 $180 2005 $100  1995 $370 1996 $1602010 $90 2007 $160  1992 $120 2006 $65 1996 $500 1997 $952011 $100 2008 $90 2007 $100 1993 $110 2007 $85  1997 $360 1998 $190 2009 $110  2008 $140 1994 $130 2008 $90 1998 $580 1999 $110  2010 $95 2009 Not Released 1995 $130 2009 $85 1999 $400 2000 $90  BINDI 2011 $75 2010 $130 1996 $180 2010 Not Released 2000 $420 2001 $95 Block 5 Pinot Noir 1997 $150 2011 $90 2001 $370 2002 $120 1997 $80 Meshach 1998 $230 2002 $450 2003 $1001998 $95 1990 $100  1999 $130  MOUNT MARY 2003 $400 2004 $1001999 Not Released 1991 $85 2000 $120 Quintet 2004 $460 2005 $1002000 $150 1992 $80 2001 $140 2005 $420 2006 $110 2001 $120 1993 $70 2002 $190  1990 $150 2006 $510 2007 $95 2002 $110 1994 $90 2004 $140 1991 $120 2007 $420 2008 $952003 $85 1995 $70 2005 $120 1992 $110 2008 $620 2009 $752004 $110  2006 $160 1993 $95  2010 $752005 $140 2007 $95 1994 $110 2006 $100  1996 $90  1995 $100 THREE RIVERS/2007 $120  Chardonnay 1996 $120 Chris Ringland2008 $120  1997 Not Released Art Series 1997 $120  Wines Shiraz2009 $90 1998 $110 1998 $160 1990 $5202010 $95 1999 $90 1990 $60 1999 $130 1991 $6902011 $85  1991 $60 2000 $120 1992 $600 1992 $70 2001 $110 1993 $700 BROKENWOOD Cabernet Merlot 2000 $70 1993 $65 2002 $130  1994 $650 Graveyard Shiraz 1999 $95 2001 $110 1994 $85 2003 $110 1995 $450 1990 $90 2000 $65 2002 $95 1995 $100 2004 $140  1996 $830 1991 $110  2001 $120 2003 $60 1996 $65 2005 $120 1997 Not Released 1992 Not Released 2002 $90  1997 $90 2006 $120  1998 $850 1993 $80 2003 $90 1998 $70 2007 $90  1999 $600 1994 $80 2004 $90 2004 $70 1999 $75 2008 $95 2000 $450 1995 $70 2005 $85 2005 $65 2000 $75 2009 Not Released 2001 $800 1996 $95 2006 $70 2006 $65 2001 $80 2010 $85 2002 $800 1997 $85 2007 $100  2007 Not Released 2002 $75 2003 $500 1998 $110 2008 $90 2008 $85 2003 $80 Bin 95 Grange Bin 707 1999 $90 2009 $90  1951 $46,000 1990 $220 2000 $110  2010 $80 1952 $17,000 1991 $220 2001 $80 GREENOCK CREEK 1953 $14,000 1992 $180 2002 $75 ELDERTON Roennfeldt Rd 1954 $10,000 1993 $180 2003 $80 Command Shiraz Shiraz 1955 $3,800  1994 $200  2004 $80 1990 $120 1956 $14,000  1995 Not Released 2005 $85 1991 Not Released 1995 $280 1957 $12,000 1996 $220 2006 $110  1992 $100 1996 $260 1958 $4,100 1997 $190 2007 $90 1993 $65 1997 $160 1959 $2,000 1998 $260 2008 Not Released 1994 $80 1998 $350 1999 $200 2009 $85 1995 $75 1999 $180 2000 Not ReleasedCLARENDON HILLS 1996 $95 2000 $220 2001 $190 1997 $70 2001 $240 2002 $180 Astralis Shiraz 1998 $95 2002 $300 2003 Not Released 1994 $200 1999 $70 2003 $200 2004 $200 1995 $200  2004 $210 2005 $200 2005 $230 2006 $180 2006 $260 2007 $160 2008 $190 2000 $65 2009 $180 2001 $65 2010 $280 110 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TRANSTHERM Cellaring Your Fine Wines in Perfect Conditions 2002 $2,000 2003 Not Released 2004 $2,000 Shiraz 2005 $5,700  E. Guigal La Turque1990 $145 2006 $2,100 Hermitage1991 $130 2007 $1,8001992 $80 2008 $3,000 1990 $8001993 $90 1991 $4801994 $120 1992 $2701995 $95 1993 $2401996 $160  Louis Roederer Chateau 1994 $3001997 $90 Cristal d’Yquem Sauternes 1995 $5001998 $150 1996 $2601999 $95 1990 $550 1990 $800 1997 $3202000 $70 1993 $220 1991 $450 1998 $7002001 $100 1994 $340 1993 $340 1999 $6602002 $150 1995 $300 1994 $360 2000 $4202003 $95 1996 $440 1995 $550 2001 $5202004 $120 1997 $450  1996 $540 2002 $4502005 $130 1999 $340 1997 $490 2003 $8502006 $130 2000 $340 1998 $400 2004 Not Released2008 $100 2002 $300 1999 $520 2005 $6002009 $130 2004 $240  2000 $600 2006 $7502010 $120 Chateau Mouton 2001 $900 2002 $500 Rothschild 2003 $600 1990 $600 2004 $500  Gaja Barbaresco 1991 $550  2005 $650 1990 $330 1992 $230 2008 $600 1991 Not Released 1993 $700  1992 Not Released 1994 $340 1993 $210 Para Liqueur 1995 $520 Domaine 1994 $2601878 $2,000 1996 $600 de la Romanee 1995 $2101879 $2,000  1997 $280 Conti La Tache 1996 $3001880 $1,000 1998 $420 1990 $7,400 1997 $5501881 $1,000 1999 $600 1991 $1,900 1998 $3001882 $1,000 2000 $1,150 1992 $1,250 1999 $2601887 $1,000 2001 $450 1993 $2,200  2000 $3101893 $1,000 2002 $480 1994 $1,600  2001 $2501899 $1,000 2003 $600 1995 $2,500 2002 Not Released1901 $650 2004 $550 1996 $2,700 2003 Not Released1908 $550 2005 $1,200  1997 $1,900 2004 $3101910 $450  2006 $780 1998 $2,200 2005 Not Released1922 $350 2008 Not Released 1999 $5,000 2007 $2401925 $600 2009 $2,000 2000 $1,5001927 $290 Chateau Latour 2001 $2,0001930 $140  1990 $1,250 2002 $2,800  Tenuta1933 $130  1991 $600 2003 $2,800 Dell’Ornellaia1939 $80 1992 $350 2004 $2,5001944 $70 1993 $440 2005 $4,500 Ornellaia1947 $55 1994 $460 2006 $1,700 1991 $320 1995 $750 2007 $1,200 1992 $105 IMPORTED 1996 $1,100 2008 $2,400 1993 $125 WINES 1997 $460 2009 $5,000 1994 $130 1998 $520 1995 $130 1999 $600 1996 $180 2000 $1,600  1997 $250Moet et Chandon 2001 $700 Domaine Armand 1998 $185 Cuvee Dom 2002 $600  Rousseau 1999 $200 Perignon 2003 $1,700  2000 $140 2004 $600 Chambertin 2001 $2601980 $220 2005 $1,300 Clos de Beze 2002 $2801982 $230 2006 $1,100  1990 $950 2003 $1501983 $180 2007 $750  1991 $200 2004 $1501985 $200 2008 $1,100 1992 $220 2005 Not Released1988 $260 1993 $600 2006 $1701990 $380 Chateau Petrus 1994 $500 2007 $2201992 $240 1990 $5,500 1995 $560 2008 $1501993 $260  1991 Not Released 1996 $650 2009 $1901995 $220 1992 $1,300 1997 $2801996 $280 1993 $1,000 1998 $4001998 $260 1994 $2,800  1999 $8001999 $190 1995 $1,900 2000 $320 Vega Sicilia Unico2000 $180 1996 $2,400  2001 $460  Gran Reserva2002 $200 1997 $1,000 2002 $6802003 $190 1998 $3,600 2003 $600 1990 $560 1999 $1,250 2004 $440  1991 $420 2000 $6,000 2005 $950 1994 $550 2001 $2,300 2006 $600 1995 $420 2007 Not Released 1996 $360 2009 $1,100 1998 $420 2010 $1,100 1999 $420 2000 $360 2002 $420 2003 $294  Special Edition 2013 W I N E S TAT E 111 BRA030_POC_Riesling2012_WineState_59x270_Ad_FA.in5d/d09/113 4:32 PM

wine investment & collectingAUCTION DATES Aruecptioonrts fully realising the value of these precious drops of vinous history. LANGTON’S FINE WINE LANGTON’S FINE WINE AUCTION AUCTIONS & EXCHANGE (THIRD-QUARTER MARKET REPORT, Results for Penfolds Grange were solid over Weekly internet auctions all by ANDREA PRITZKER) the third quarter, particularly for top vintages. held centrally Langton’s has enjoyed a strong third quarter A bottle of 1998 Grange achieved $611, while November 26-December 3 underpinned by a dynamic series of auctions a magnum of Penfolds Bin 95 Grange from December 3-10 featuring a diverse array of fine wine from the same vintage achieved $1052. A bottle of December 10-17 all over the globe. Demand for blue-chip rare anniversary vintage 1963 Penfolds Bin 95 December 17-January 7 Australian wine remains strong. Bottles Grange fetched $1272, a price likely buoyed (this auction will run for three weeks of 1982 Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet by the currency of its anniversary year. Current over the Christmas holidays) Sauvignon are still in high demand, with one vintage 2008 Grange is also holding up very January 7-14 selling in the past few weeks for a remarkable well on the secondary market, recently selling January 14-21 $582, a price that is currently tracking above for $575. Other super-premium Penfolds January 21-28 many vintages of Penfolds Grange. wines are also performing well, with a bottle of the ultra-rare 1962 Penfolds Bin 60A STERLING WINE AUCTIONS Other highlights of the quarter include an Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz attaining $4600. Auctions run every two weeks, imperial of 1990 Katnook Estate Cabernet back-to-back, finishing on Sauvignon attaining $635 and an imperial of Strong sales were recorded for top-end Wednesday evening. 1999 Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz achieving bordeaux and burgundy. Sales of Domaine $864. Over winter, strong interest was de la Romanee Conti (DRC), once very scarce ODDBINS WINE AUCTIONS recorded for fortified wines and spirits. Sales on the secondary market, are now a regular December 3 (closing November 15) of old and rare vintage Australian port were feature. Recent highlights include a bottle January 28 (closing December 13) particularly strong, with a bottle of 1956 St of 2010 DRC Marey Monge, Romanee-St- Hallett’s Vintage Port selling for $317 and Vivant selling for $2875 and a bottle of 1994 GRAYSONLINE a bottle of 1956 Hardy’s Museum Release DRC Romanee-Conti achieving $6900. Daily wine auctions, starting for Vintage Port achieving $472. In other $9 per case, with a 30-day money auctions, a bottle of Seppelt’s extraordinary Demand for prestige champagne is on back guarantee. 100 Year Old Para Vintage port dating from the ascendancy, highlighted by two strong Fine wine auctions end Monday- 1891 set a new record - selling for $2303 - results in recent sales, with a magnum Wednesday-Thursday each week. significantly eclipsing its previous 2006 sale of 1990 Dom Perignon Brut Champagne Port and spirit auctions end price of $747. At the time of writing, a bottle selling for $846 and a bottle of 1995 Krug on Tuesdays. of 1900 Seppelt Para port has just achieved Clos d’Ambonnay Brut Blanc de Noirs $4026. Clearly Australian collectors are now Champagne achieving $2904. CRACKA WINES Live wine auctions every day at 8pm. Our Classification events, held concurrently in Melbourne and Sydney (All dates subject to change, in early September, were a tremendous without notice) success. The overwhelming popularity of these events is testament to the quality and calibre of the wines listed in the Langton’s Classification. Not just a form guide to Australia’s most collectable wines, the Classification can be seen as a true reflection of the exciting emerging regionality and vast pool of winemaking talent in Australia today. At the time of writing, our new warehouse facility in Melbourne’s Hoppers Crossing is now fully operational, with state-of-the-art technology in place that can track every bottle of wine in its journey through auction. Our new CBD hubs are also open by appointment only, in Sydney’s Surry Hills and South Melbourne, providing the convenience to vendors wishing to drop off wines for sale. As we move into the busy holiday season, there’s a sense of great energy and momentum at Langton’s, a sentiment that looks set to continue well into the new year. For more information visit www.langtons.com.au (all prices inclusive of buyers’ premium).112 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

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wine investment & collectingCRACKA WINE be the pair of sauvignon blanc and shiraz, in the country (with the most information).(SPECIAL 2013 REPORT, with Marlborough sauvignon blanc still We look forward to seeing you in 2014.by ANDREW GRAHAM) proving unrelentingly popular. We doLike many other wine auction businesses, wonder for how long however, as the Cracka Wines conduct live wine auctions2013 was a year of change for Cracka, as style has been somewhat bastardised in every day. For more information, visitour auction model evolved considerably. 2013, with an unfortunate trend towards www.crackawines.com.au or email help@Principally, this involved changing auctions wines showing excessive residual sugar crackawines.com.au (all quoted prices are perto an unreserved format, with all wines to cover up for overcropping. bottle with no buyers’ premium applicable).now starting at just $1/bottle. We’ve alsointroduced our new Cracka Deals platform, Conversely, the quality, range and ODDBINS WINE AUCTIONSwhich allows customers to purchase popularity of well-priced (sub $30) Spanish, (AUGUST PREMIUM AUCTION REPORT,selected discounted wines every day. Italian, French and South African imports by GRAHAM WRIGHT) has skyrocketed recently, with a whole The major highlight from what was a Focusing on the auctions, it was perhaps an swathe of drinkers now embracing these relatively slim August auction, in termsunsurprising year in terms of auction trends. imported options. It is rather satisfying to of stock, was the return of buyers to theThe Penfolds juggernaut continues to roll on, see well-made, well-priced wines like the classic vintages of great red bordeaux andwith the 100-point “perfect score” for the 2008 sub-$15 Elefante Tempranillo absolutely renewed enthusiasm for the great AustralianGrange lifting prices up overnight. Suddenly, flying out the door. reds from Penfolds, Rockford and Wynns.even lowly-rated vintages - like 1995 - were Also, after sitting in the doldrums for most ofpushing closer to $600, in tandem with a step On a similarly heartening note, we’ve 2012, Seppelt’s vintage dated and numberedup in the standard RRP of the 2008 to $780. gladly seen the phoenix-like rise up of $25- Para fortifieds are clearing extremely well.While the prices for standard bottles have been plus chardonnay in 2013, with a poll during However, the biggest surprise from thisstrong, we’ve seen a weakness in the prices for the year revealing that 64 per cent of our auction was the high bidding (53 per centmagnums, with even great vintages like 1986 customers were drinking more chardonnay above the top end of the guides) on 2005achieving somewhat underwhelming results. than they were a year ago. Looking into Hardys Eileen Hardy Shiraz. “So what,” our Cracka crystal ball, we predict this I hear you say? Well the thing is - all the lots Speaking of softening, although Henschke chardonnay upswing trend will continue in on offer were weeping!Hill of Grace has also enjoyed some strong 2014, corresponding with an ever-increasingscores and a lift in the RRP of the current thirst for pinot noir (at all price points). Also For August, buyers were keen on thevintage, we’ve seen quite soft demand for in 2014 we expect to see less pinot grigio, large offering of Brokenwood Graveyardthe older wines. Given this softening, it will even more moscato and also a further Shiraz, the little seen Glaetzer Amon-Ra andbe quite interesting to now see whether the softening in the demand for straight merlot. Anaperenna, Henschke Tappa Pass Shiraz,subsequent releases of Grange and Hill of Jim Barry’s impressive 1998 Armagh andGrace remain in price lockstep. For Cracka in 2014, we’ll be looking to push Kellermeister Black Sash Shiraz. A large above 5000 products for sale and bursting offering of Rockford Basket Press from the On a broader scale, the top performing through the 200,000 product review mark, 1990s and late 2000s cleared well as did,varieties at Cracka this year continued to reinforcing we’re the largest wine website Auctioneers & Valuers of Wine www.oddbins.com.auOddbins Wine Looking for Wine? Auctions Let Oddbins Wine Auctions show you how Address: 33 Sunbeam Rd Glynde SA 5070 to buy wine in three easy steps…Phone: (08) 8365 4722 Fax: (08) 8365 4788 Step 1 - Call us about our subscriptions 08 8365 4722 Step 2 - View the wines online or posted catalogue Email: [email protected] - www.oddbins.com.au Step 3 - Set your budget & place your bids! - From 1 to 1,000 bottles With over 30 years experience... we do Best! It’s What114 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

wine investment & collectingonce again, Wynns Coonawarra cabernets Creek Roennfeldt Road Barossa Valley Of the Paras on offer, there were a couplefrom the 1980s through to 2008, along Shiraz (boxed) - achieving $220. of quite extraordinary results for a numberwith John Riddoch’s from the late 1980s of less than perfect lots. A bottle of 1947and early ’90s. The bigger story from the August auction Seppelt Para Liqueur Port (level 6.5cm below was the lots of classic bordeaux catching bottom of capsule, cellar nicked labels) sold As mentioned earlier, buyers were keen our buyer’s bidding attention. In the Top for 36.7 per cent above the top end of theon a variety of Penfolds wines, including 10 Hammer Prices for Imported Wine, the price guides, while a 1944 bottle of thethe little seen Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz, number-one spot went to a bottle of 1982 same (level 6cm below bottom of capsule)Bin 169 Coonawarra Cabernet and that Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1er Cru Pauillac went 22.9 per cent above.most difficult market segment - imperfect (VHS, minor cellar stained label) whichGrange from the late 1970s through to the achieved $650, followed by a 1982 Chateau For more information visit www.oddbins.early ’90s. Bins 389, 707 and St Henri also Margaux 1er Cru Margaux (HS, minor cellar com.au (all prices quoted are exclusive ofcleared well. For good Grange, the 1990s marked label) at $550. buyers’ premium).were firmly in our buyer’s sights. There were plenty of Paras on offer, but STERLING WINE AUCTION While it was good to see Henschke Hill of of the Top 10 Hammer Prices paid for those (REPORT, by LYNTON BARBER)Grace making an appearance at number nine lots in the Fortified Wine and Spirits section, The online wine auction scene is powering($330 for a 1990 Hill of Grace) in Oddbins’ Top the top spot went to a bottle of 1954 St along with more auctions than ever attracting10 Hammer Price Australian Wine Performers Hallett Vintage Port (minor cellar scuffed serious and growing support from “punters”in August, it was otherwise all Penfolds’ and torn label) which fetched a very good looking for bargains and rare, in-demand backdomain, including the legendary 1971 Grange price of $180. Next closest was the $86 paid vintages. The chicken and the egg story gets a($440) and possible future superstar, the 2004 for a bottle of 1933 Seppelt Para Liqueur re-run in the wine auction world, what comesPenfolds Bin 60A Coonawarra Barossa Valley Port (level 5.5cm below bottom of capsule). first - the points or the punter? Does demandCabernet Shiraz, which fetched $370 (boxed). for star wines rely on big rating points fromThe number-one spot went to a magnum of Moving to the Top 10 Australian performers the noble wine scribes?1999 Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz (original judging by how far the bids went above thetimber case, weeping cork) which achieved top end of the guides, it was two bottles of In September, Sterling activated aa hammer price of $650. 2005 Hardys Eileen Hardy Shiraz - weeping complete match of all catalogued wines and cork and all - that came in at number one at their Wine Advocate/Robert Parker scores Taking Grange and Hill of Grace out of the 53.8 per cent above. This result was followed - and not just the big hitters. To date, theequation and the Top 10 Hammer Prices for by some good, mid-priced shiraz and that focus has always been on the superstarsAustralian Wines is still heavily populated well-aged 1980 Wynns Coonawarra Estate that scored the extraordinary 96, up to theby Penfolds. The top spot went to a bottle Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon (VHS, perfect 100. This warts-and-all processof 2009 Penfolds Bin 169 Coonawarra minor cellar scuffed label) which priced 16 included scores from perfect 100s to lowCabernet Sauvignon (screw cap) which per cent above the top end of the guides. scores in the 70s - and was both cleansingfetched $250, while in number-three Also surprising was the keen bidding on and a bit daunting.position was a bottle of 2005 Greenock the poor condition Hill of Graces on offer. Special Edition 2013 W I N E S TAT E 115

wine investment & collecting For a taste of controversy, go no further wine that every wine auctioneer would love the flow of information in the Google-than the darling of the current auction scene to have by the pallet. It sells all day and sphere can be.- 1998 Penfolds Bin 707. Demand for this night for over $200 a bottle to punters whowine is staggering and prices are regularly are thrilled to get it. Demand is way ahead A huge challenge for the wine auctiontrending above current vintage release of supply. Simple conclusion: the might of promoter or the buyer is the accuracy ofprices. Recent sales over $250 and even the punter’s wallet outweighs the scribe’s the catalogue estimate and the settingup to $300 a bottle have been recorded. pen and judgment. The mark of the scribe’s of the auction reserve. The temptation indelible pen is long-lived and “everywhere” to exaggerate values, or at least focus on This article is not about judging the judges. - thanks to the Google-sphere. Time will exceptional high results, is hard to avoid -If the big name commentators have gone dull the punter’s memory and preserve the particularly when the seller is motivated tointo print with a score (flattering or not) scribe’s notes. achieve the highest result. The process ofthat is their business, their judgment, setting values and putting the buyer into thetheir job - nothing to do with those in the The poor old ref/scribe/commentator role of arbiter/facilitator is as old as Adam.distribution/consuming worlds. In most has one shot at getting the score right. Of course the buyer is motivated by thecases, commentators and judges do Often with samples that are pre-released, opposite pole to the seller - that is buyingroughly agree. It’s rare for two respected awkward youngsters still suffering from as cheaply as possible.commentators to be poles apart when bottle shock. Very, very few of the scores,reviewing the same wine. Even if they cast in stone at the time of a wines release, Sterling has commissioned a system ofwere, we’re dealing with handmade “natural are revised and reconsidered with tasting of comprehensive auction sales records whichfood” products, and there will always be the wines as mature back vintages. will take the guesswork and buyer/sellerbottle variation - and that’s before you start bias out of the wine auction system. Thisfactoring in faulted bottles. A final word on Let’s not focus on just the 1998 Bin 707. massive project will ultimately resolve manythe “referee”. The need for scores and the The catch up factor, scores-V-demand or of the issues eroding buyer confidence. Ifmaddening “use by date” drinking window maybe just changing fashion, also hit the the auction catalogue estimate and reserveis driven by consumer need. The punter 1982 Chateau Petrus - very hard. From setting was independent of the bi-polardemands a score and a time frame for prices touching $10,000 a bottle to an influences of buyer and seller - the systemcellaring. The poor old “ref” is just giving average of nearly $7000. Jump online and will work very smoothly. The process ofthe punter what they want. However, let’s see how many bottles can be bought at reaching this “utopian” business heavenleave the “ref” alone and concentrate on the retail in Europe, Asia and the US for $4000 is well underway and will need plenty ofeffect of points, high or low, on the demand and below. This super, superstar wine from independence for absolute transparency.enjoyed by a back vintage over time. yesteryear has points that average below Maybe, one day, the flow of accurate sales the break-in 96 level. records and updated reviews/scores will be Penfolds Bin 707 1998 does not score so free and transparent that the influenceso well. True, there are a few big marks High school economics taught us that of fashion and mega marketing will be- but there are plenty more lower scores - perfect knowledge of markets was needed marginalised. Sterling Wine Auctions conductsurprisingly low in some cases. This is the for supply and demand to be correctly rolling online auctions every two weeks. regulated. Let’s look at just how perfect116 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

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147 TASTED52 AWARDEDSAUVIGNON BLANC & BLENDSA tough panel this time really gave this variety the once over. GreyrockWhile “those who lunch” may not be as critical, our judges are Marlboroughhere to sort out the wheat from the chaff. And although sauvignon Sauvignon Blancblanc is generally regarded as a simple quaffing wine, the best can 2013 HHHHbe superb (and contrary to public opinion) can also age well. So Aromas of gooseberry,here we offer much more than the lowest common denominator! with a slightly “sweaty” grassy, herbaceous note. A complex wine, but clean, zesty and balanced with good length. $16SAUVIGNON Awatere River Sileni Cellar Selection Morton Estate White Four Sisters CentralBLANC Marlborough Marlborough Label Marlborough Victoria SauvignonUNDER $15 Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Blanc 2013 HHH1/2 2013 HHH 2013 HHH 2013 HHHH Perfumed fruit with floral19 TASTED Herbaceous varietal Grassy varietal lift on the A grassy style, with hints tropical undertones. Clean5 AWARDED aromas and a nicely nose. Soft, perfumed fruit of soft, ripe, tropical and fresh. Summed up structured palate with with citrus hints and lively, fruits. Nice palate as: “A good drink” by oneFew and far between tropical fruit and gentle persistent acidity. $11.99 weight, with a textural judge. $15.65here. “Lots of simple acidity. $14.99 element balanced by Hunter’sacid water wine here,” Babich Hawke’s Bay SAUVIGNON good acidity. $17.95 Marlboroughsaid one judge. “The Sauvignon Blanc BLANC 2013 Longview Whippet Sauvignon Blancbest showed fresh, 2013 HHH $15-$20 Adelaide Hills 2013 HHH1/2simple commercial A subtle varietal nose Sauvignon Blanc “Delicate, poised andquality flavours expected and delicately framed 41 TASTED 2013 HHH1/2 balanced,” said oneat this price!” palate. “Good expression 13 AWARDED Some punchy notes judge. Good intensity and of the variety,” noted yet refined and lean. structure, with varietalPikorua one judge. $13 There are some better Decent palate weight, expression. $18.90Marlborough Cradle Bay wines in this group, but with good varietalSauvignon Blanc Marlborough too many here lacked expression. $19.502012 HHH Sauvignon Blanc “varietal expression or Paua MarlboroughA lean, zesty style, with 2013 HHH depth,” said the judges. Sauvignon Blancaromas of cut grass Punchy tropical fruit “Too many wineries are 2013 HHH1/2and tinned peas. Very with grassy, herbaceous over-cropping in their Soft, herbaceousgood length and subtle, notes. Good varietal vineyards,” said one aromas with gooseberryrestrained fruit on the character. Clean, light judge. “There’s a fight hints. Tropical fruits withpalate. $14.99 and fresh. $8 between surviving and good length, balance making better quality and acidity. $18 varietal wine which costs more.”JUDGES Scott Rawlinson Simon Parker Steve Warrick Senior winemaker for Consultant winemaker. Direct marketer and wine Fleurieu Vintners & Boar’s Formerly senior consultant. Formerly sales Rock Winery. Former chief winemaker and winery and marketing manager winemaker for Serafino manager with Haselgrove for the Hamilton Wine Wines at McLaren Vale. Wines. A Kiwi, born in Group. 10 years’ experience Previously winemaker with Gisborne, he has also working in McLaren Vale, Mildara at Jamieson’s Run been a “flying winemaker” Coonawarra and the and Wolf Blass. Associate in France for two vintages. Adelaide Hills. Has judged at judge at Canberra wine Previous positions were at the Adelaide, McLaren Vale shows and worked a vintage Pirramimma and Buronga and Hobart wine shows. in Northern California. Hill wineries.118 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

varietal tastingNikau Point Reserve Morton Estate Stone Bird Marlborough Muddy Water Starborough FamilyMarlborough Creek Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Growers Series Estate MarlboroughSauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2012 HHHH Waipara Valley Sauvignon Blanc2013 HHH1/2 2013 HHH “Grassy, complex and Sauvignon Blanc 2013 HHHHNotes of tinned peas Aromas of banana and intense,” noted one 2012 HHH An elegantly lifted,and capsicum. Good lychee, with a gentle, judge. A well-structured “Good drinking grassy nose leading to afruit expression on the green, spicy lift. Refined wine with an array of for Christmas,” complex, precise palatepalate. Complex and and supple. $19.95 tropical fruits. Elegant extolled one judge. that has structure andwell made. $17.95 and precise. $19.95 A generous example persistence. $21.99Babich Marlborough Tussock Nelson Greystone Waipara of the variety. $19.95 Babich WakefieldSauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Valley Sauvignon Downs Marlborough2013 HHH 2013 HHH Blanc 2012 HHH1/2 Thistle Ridge Block Sauvignon BlancLean, green grassy A clean and easy Cut grass, asparagus 2 Waipara Valley 2013 HHH1/2style, with excellent citrus-driven style. Well and gooseberry on the Sauvignon Blanc Floral, lush fruit withvarietal lift and balanced with a crisp, nose. Ripe tropical fruit 2012 HHH some fresh grassyexpression. Good balance dry finish. $17 on a well-rounded and A lean, elegant style. aromas. “Rich, complexand length. $17.50 balanced palate. $19.95 Well-made and nicely and long,” commentedDogRidge SAUVIGNON Ara Single Estate restrained, with good one judge. $20The Pup McLaren BLANC 2012 Marlborough varietal notes. $19.95 Babich Joe’sVale Sauvignon $15-$20 Sauvignon Blanc SelectionBlanc 2013 HHH 2012 HHH SAUVIGNON MarlboroughA fresh, clean and 16 TASTED Pungent tropical fruit BLANC 2013 Sauvignon Blancapproachable style. 5 AWARDED aromas with green $20-$25 2013 HHHFleshy, well-rounded florals. Intense on the A refined, balancedpalate, with grassy A few of the New palate, with zesty acid to 25 TASTED example, with grassynotes. $18 Zealand wines in this finish. $19.95 8 AWARDED notes and satisfyingLambrook Adelaide category showed the varietal expression ofHills Sauvignon grassiness and varietal “Overall more flavours. $20Blanc 2013 HHH lift required. “These concentration of Babich CowslipRestrained herbaceous show obvious varietal flavour here, with fruit Valley Marlboroughhints, with slightly musky character, if it is what you sweetness rather than Sauvignon Blanctropical fruit. A lively and are after,” said one judge. dry acid water wines of 2013 HHHwell-structured palate. $17 “Those riper styles were the previous categories,” Punchy tropical fruitNine Fingers showing development said one judge. aromas and an elegant,Adelaide Hills whilst the leaner styles “However, few managed lively, well-structuredSauvignon Blanc still showed freshness, to deliver the varietal palate with good2013 HHH albeit as neutral dry character required.” length. $20A restrained array of whites,” said another. Babich Blackdelicate tropical fruits. Matua Marlborough Label MarlboroughAn easy style, with good Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blancstructure and gentle 2013 HHHH 2013 HHHacidity. $18.99 Gooseberry, tinned peas Fresher example of the and an herbaceous, variety made for easy leafy edge. Ripe and full, drinking. A full, long and with good varietal fruit ripe palate. $22.50 intensity and excellent length. $21.99 Subscribe to go to www.winestate.com.au Special Edition 2013 W I N E S TAT E 119

SAUVIGNON BLANC & BLENDSBabich Tetley SAUVIGNON Highfield Babich Black SAUVIGNONBrook Marlborough BLANC Marlborough Label Marlborough BLANC $25+Sauvignon Blanc 2012 & OLDER Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc2013 HHH $20-$25 2012 HHHH 2012 HHH 16 TASTEDA slightly sweeter style, Lifted talcy fruit, with Asparagus and honeyed 6 AWARDEDwith a musky fruit lift 16 TASTED an elegant varietal nose fruit bouquet which isand what one judge 6 AWARDED which carries through to expressed on a nicely The judges saw moredescribed as a “supple” the palate. A complex weighted palate. $22.50 “natural” wines here,palate. $20 Hit and miss group, wine with balance and Coal Pit Central with more wild fermentTwo Rivers of with similar class length. $24.50 Otago Sauvignon and solid, complexMarlborough comments to the Stella Bella Blanc 2011 HHH winemaking, plusConvergence previous one. The Sauvignon Blanc Rich, ripe tropical sometimes more oakSauvignon Blanc higher pointed wines 2012 HHH1/2 fruit. Good varietal and less acid. However,2013 HHH simply had more varietal Lemongrass and green expression and intensity it also meant that thereExcellent varietal lift, character and vibrant fruit aromas on the nose. on the palate, with lively were more wines withwith a nicely structured fruit lift. A couple Good varietal intensity acidity. $24.95 more faults!fresh, clean and showed lees stirring and a hint of sweetness Evans & Taterestrained palate which or light oak addition, on the palate. $24 Margaret River Babich Headwatersone judge described as. which added character. Babich Joe’s Sauvignon Blanc Organic Marlborough“Nicely structured.” $24 Selection 2012 HHH Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Some toasty barrel 2012 HHHH Sauvignon Blanc complexity here. A “toasty and complex” 2012 HHH “Savoury, well- wine, with subtle varietal Pungent aromas with weighted, with lovely aromas, yet powerful flavours of grapefruit freshness,” said one fruit intensity and citrus- and guava. “Good judge. $24.99 like acid on a long, ripe drinking,” summed up and full palate. $27 one judge. $20WWW.CHATEAU-WINERACKS.COM.AU email: [email protected] Designed and Manufactured in Australia by Dripco Australia PTY LTD120 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

varietal tastingMorton Estate Black Sidewood Mappinga Richard Hamilton Knee Deep Peccavi No RegretsLabel Marlborough Adelaide Hills McLaren Vale Margaret River Margaret RiverSauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc2013 HHH1/2 2012 HHH Semillon 2013 HHHH Semillon 2013 HHH Semillon 2012 HHH“Beautiful balance,” said An interesting, savoury Fresh and grassy with Aromas and flavours of “Fresh, grassy andone judge. A punchy oaked example, with flavours of lychee and guava, apple and pear, balanced,” said onestyle, with notes of evidence of extended citrus. An elegant, well- with some intriguing judge. A tightly-lemongrass and citrus time on lees and made wine which is spicy notes and structured palate that willwhich flow through to the mineral-like acidity. $35 “more-ish and elegant,” sweetish palate. $22 continue to develop. $20restrained palate. $25.95 as one judge put it. $15.50 Krackerjack PepperillyTempus Two Copper Sidewood Adelaide Grace Farm Margaret Margaret River Ferguson ValleyAdelaide Hills Hills Sauvignon River Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon BlancSauvignon Blanc Blanc 2013 HHH Blanc Semillon Semillon 2012 HHH Semillon 2013 HHH2013 HHH1/2 A tightly-wound, citrusy 2013 HHH1/2 Up front notes of Green floral and citrusSavoury fruit aromas and style, with a long, clean Lifted aromas of pineapple and passionfruit phenolic lift to a veryflavours, with hints of and elegant palate of citrus, straw and to a well-balanced, fruit- precise, long, well-barrel ferment and lees good length. $25 lemongrass, with some driven palate. $19.50 balanced palate. $18complexity. “A serious textural interest and Peccavi Windance Estatewine,” summed up one SAUVIGNON fruit intensity on the Margaret River Margaret Riverjudge. $25 BLANC balanced palate. $21 Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon BlancBabich Winemakers’ BLENDS Jane Brook Semillon 2012 HHH Semillon 2013 HHHReserve Marlborough Margaret River Toasty oak predominant, A citrus-driven style,Sauvignon Blanc 14 TASTED Sauvignon Blanc with notes of apple and with some complexity2012 HHH 9 AWARDED Semillon 2013 HHH cinnamon to a long, and a fresh, lively palatePungent notes of Savoury, baked apple and creamy palate. A food with mouth-wateringasparagus and peas, with “A bit of semillon goes a lees notes with some wine. $46 acidity. $18good varietal expression long way,” said one judge. varietal lift. Sauvignonof tropical fruit on a long “Here we saw more blanc nicely foiled bypalate. $25 structure and complexity citrusy semillon. $23 and less sauvignon blanc character!”Open up to Australia’sfinest wine producingregions AuStRAliA Margaret River W.A. Yarra Valley VIC. Central Victoria VIC. Barossa Valley S.A.12$ 99 12$ 99 19$ 99 19$ 99 ea ea ea ea The Tudor Central The Tudor Yarra Valley Blackstone Paddock Blackstone PaddockVictorian Shiraz 2012 Pinot Noir 2012 Barossa Shiraz 2012 Margaret River Cabernet750ml 750ml 750ml Sauvignon 2011 750mlA big, peppery, cool climate style Fragrant and perfumed, this Modern and fruit defined, this Fruit selected from the finestof shiraz with real Rhone-like delicious Yarra Valley Pinot will be Shiraz has intense, soft and Margaret River vineyardscharacteristics. Amazing spicy lift a fine complement to Asian cuisine sumptuous flavours of kirsch, combine to deliver a mouth-to the nose and a complex and and gamey meats. Asian spices and deep black fruits. watering and structured wine.savoury palate that’s balanced A concentrated wine with power A combination of violets, sweetand warm. and opulence. ripe cherries, blackcurrant and cedar notes drive the perfume of this wine.*Available in VIC & ACT and selected NSW stores, see aldi.com.au for more information. ALDI supports the responsible service of alcohol. It is illegal to purchase alcohol for people under 18. ALC5509_1ALC5509_WINESTATE_MAGAZINE_PRESS_178x135mm.indd 1 Special Edition 2013 W I N E S1T0/A14T/13E 5:10 P1M21

travelbriefsWINSOR DOBBINQUEENSLANDHOME AWAY FROM HOME PARTY CENTRAL bathroom amenities by Appelles Apothecary. Guests get a free daily newspaper andTHE Sofitel Brisbane, a home away from home FUN-LOVING winemakers and other complimentary beverage each night on thefor wine lovers in the Queensland capital, has members of the wine trade tend to favour rooftop. It’s a place for the young, or thecompleted an $8 million refurbishment of all staying at what has become known as “party young at heart. If you are the type of guest433 rooms. The Sofitel is the largest luxury central” - The Limes Hotel in Brisbane’s to complain about a bit of rock music, thenhotel in Brisbane and the refurb includes new upwardly mobile Fortitude Valley. Think look elsewhere. 142 Constance St, Fortitudefurniture, light and technology upgrades - inner-city post-industrial chic meets rooftop Valley, Brisbane; phone (07) 3852 9000.including air-conditioning that actually obeys party pad and you are right on the money. www.limeshotel.com.au.commands - iPad and iPod connectivity and Next door to the funky Alfred and Constanceblackout blinds. There is also the famous, and complex, which is under the same ownership, COUNTRY STYLEdangerously comfortable, Sofitel MyBed in and just a short walk from the lively eateriesall guest rooms. Located just above the city and bars of James St, The Limes is all A 40-MINUTE drive north from thecentre and within easy walking distance of Brisbane CBD, Dayboro is a quintessentiallate night hot spot Eagle Street Pier, South about Brisbane for fun, and owner/manager Queensland country town in the foothillsBank Parklands and the Convention Centre, Damian Griffiths just might be the dude of Mount Mee, slow paced with its ownthe Sofitel also offers direct access to Central partying next to you at the rooftop bar. The annual rodeo. Up in the hills you’ll findStation, with easy transportation to both good news: Limes is completely wireless Ocean View Estates, a fully operationalBrisbane Airport and the Gold Coast. Hotel internet enabled, as well as having ethernet winery and cellar door with its own gourmetfacilities include a fitness centre, heated connections. The rooms are dark and funky, restaurant, a popular weekend destinationpool and spa, several restaurants (including and each has an individually hand-painted for many Brisbanites. Try dishes like duothe upmarket Prive 249) and bars, and the feature wall created by using a mineral- of duck with roasted jerusalem artichokes,opportunity to upgrade to the 81 rooms and 21 coating technique. The essence of The goat’s cheese, shredded daikon saladsuites on the Club Sofitel levels, where skyline Limes, however, is its friendly staff and “have- and sesame ginger dressing, or maybeviews and access to the exclusive Club a-good-time” vibe. There are just 21 rooms - eye fillet with smoked celeriac puree,Sofitel Lounge are included, along with free choose between a deluxe or courtyard room, broccolini, onion jam and garlic soy butter.wifi, complimentary canapes and afternoon complete with hammock, that complements The property was purchased in 1993 bydrinks, buffet breakfasts, free use of meeting the tropical Brisbane climate. All the rooms Rosemary and Calvin Irons. In partnershiprooms and afternoon tea. Wine lovers will also have modern furniture, comfy beds and with Kate and Thomas Honnef, they plantedbe pleased to note that the hotel is one of light fixtures and switches that enhance their first vines in 1989 with early varieties,just 25 Sofitels around the world that is part the living space. The bathrooms, small but including chardonnay, viognier and shiraz.of the “Coups de Coeur” wine program. The perfectly formed, feature large black tiling Ocean View Estates restaurant is openhotels selected are showcasing high-quality, and showers. Other guestroom amenities Thursday-Saturday 10am until late and onbut affordable, wines from appellations include kitchenette with working bench Sundays from 8.30am-5pm. 2557 Mt Meeincluding Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Cotes space, iPod dock, LCD televisions and Rd, Ocean View; phone (07) 3425 3900.du Rhone and Jura specially selected by www.oceanviewestates.com.au.French experts Michel Bettane and ThierryDesseauve. These are available by the glassand bottle, matched with either one dish or acomplete menu; maybe a Domaine FaiveleyMyglands Mercurey 1er Cru 2010 for $17 or$80; or perhaps a Chateau Leoville Barton2007 for $195. The hotel has a French accentwith the rooms European in style (think chicParisian posters), although rather biggerthan most, and online rates start from around$240 with a range of packages available.Sofitel Brisbane Central is at 249 TurbotSt, Brisbane; phone (07) 3835 3535. www.sofitelbrisbane.com.au.122 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

travelbriefsBACK TO THE BISTRO of the Year Angelo Puglisi and Winemaker of subtle influences into The Tamarind’s Thai the Year Dylan Rhymer. The complex includes style offerings,” Jarrett says. “My aim isLEADING Brisbane chef Philip Johnson the Gourmet Food Gallery, with a selection of to embrace flavours, philosophies andis closing in on two decades at his e’cco fine local gourmet foodstuffs, the cellar door, the unique culinary cultures of Asia, whileBistro, but he isn’t resting on his laurels with which is open seven days a week 9am-5pm using locally raised ingredients wheneverthe opening of Bistro One Eleven and One and The Barrel Room Cafe, which serves lunch possible and supporting sustainabilityEleven Espresso. Open for breakfast through Wednesday-Monday and dinner Thursday- here in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.”to dinner and late night drinks, Bistro One Sunday. The Food Gallery highlights Greedy Menu items can include honey roastedEleven boasts an elegant array of modern Me Gourmet products hand-made by Mary deboned quail stuffed with pork andAustralian cuisine in the Johnson style. Puglisi. Inspired by the fresh produce of the house-made kimchi, wilted baby spinach,The produce-driven menu, which centres region, the Greedy Me range includes chilli- sesame, pear and herbs or maybe searedon local seasonal foods, delivers warm onion jam, nectarine and fig chutney and Moreton Bay bug tails with chestnutand robust dishes. “The food menus are maple apple jam, and spicy tomato relish. noodles, choy sum, black beans, braisedsimple, it’s great raw ingredients preparedwell and served without complication. It’sabout the food as opposed to how wecan alter it,” Johnson said. For lunch anddinner, Johnson’s dishes include the likesof charcuterie tasting plates, fresh oysters,Wagyu beef and beetroot risotto with goatscurd, caramelised pecans and watercress.Bistro One Eleven and One Eleven Espresso,111 Eagle St, Brisbane; phone (07) 32202557. www.bistrooneeleven.com.BOUNCING BACK Complimentary winery tours are available at shiitake, pork crackle, Asian broth and a 11am daily. Ballandean Estate, 354 Sundown crispy ginger, chilli and garlic relish. TheIT’S a winery, a cellar door, and home to an Rd, Ballandean; phone (07) 4684 1226. restaurant uses fresh herbs grown from itsacclaimed eatery. It’s a concert venue, a www.ballandeanestate.com. onsite herb garden, including Vietnameseregular tourism award winner and now 2013 basil, coriander, galangal and bay leaves,Queensland Winery of the Year Founded in SPICE UP YOUR STAY while the purpose-built Tamarind Cooking1970 by Angelo Puglisi, and still run by his School teaches the distinctive cooking andfamily, Ballandean Estate is a pioneer of the SPICERS Tamarind Retreat and Spa in the ingredient differences between Thailand’sQueensland wine industry and has bounced Sunshine Coast hinterland is becoming north and south with the Taste of Thailandback from a devastating fire in late 2011 that a gourmet destination with its on-site cooking class. Spicers Tamarind Retreatdestroyed much of the stored wine. Fortunately restaurant The Tamarind not only offering and Spa also has a purpose-built day spa,the winery was not affected by the blaze and award-winning Asian cuisine but also a Spa Anise, for both guests and visitors. Thethe Puglisi family marked its return to the top cooking school. Since taking on the role of spa offers four treatment rooms, relaxationwith the crowning at the recent Queensland head chef at The Tamarind three years ago, lounge, hydrotherapy room, diverse spaWine Awards. “This award makes all the hard Daniel Jarrett has been spicing things up at treatments and spa cuisine. 88 Obi Lanework and difficult decision making of the past the restaurant by putting his own touches South, Maleny; phone 1300 311 429.couple of years worthwhile,” said Leanne to classic Thai dishes while still respecting www.spicersgroup.com.au.Puglisi-Gangemi of the honour. “It has given the fresh flavours and using local produce.our family and team a great boost.” Visitors to Above: Spicers Tamarind Retreat restaurant.the cellar door can now taste trophy winning “When I first came to The Tamarind I had justwines in the 2012 Saperavi, which also took returned from China and Malaysia. I saw and Opposite pageout Champion Wine of the Show, as well as learned a lot, and realised I could combine Left: Sofitel Brisbane Opera Suite.Champion Fortified Wine the White Liqueur Right: Limes Hotel rooftop cinema.Muscat and a gold-medal winning 2012Malbec - all the fruits of the labour of Viticulturist Special Edition 2013 W I N E S TAT E 123

62 TASTED49 AWARDEDQUEENSLANDA small but special list of wines from the Sunshine State VIOGNIER/ Witches Falls Wildthat shows how far they have come. It is no longer a VERDELHO Ferment Granite Beltsurprise to see top Queensland wines do well in blind Verdelho 2012 HHHHnational tastings. Here we again show the best wines 8 TASTED A simple style but has some complexity, and good weight 7 AWARDED and length. Nice bright tropical aromas and fresh, high acidSPARKLING Ridgemill Estate Eloise The Granite Belt is a region palate. $30 Granite Belt Sparkling known for its verdelho with an4 TASTED Chardonnay 2011 HHH excellent example from the Robert Channon Wines4 AWARDED Candied honeysuckle bouquet. warmer South Burnett region. Granite Belt Verdelho Warm and creamy in the “But don’t push the variety too 2013 HHH1/2A solid class of wines showing mouth, with good varietal hard,” said the judges. A generous consumer-friendlyboth classic yeast characters characters. $30 wine, with lovely freshand good winemaking. Jester Hill Wines Clovely Estate White passionfruit aromas and an Touchstone Granite Belt Label South Burnett abundance of sweet fruity Sparkling Shiraz 2009 HHH Verdelho 2013 HHHHH flavours. $27.50 Lovely lifted spicy berry Subtle and stylish, and more of nose and juicy sweet varietal a cool-climate style. Nice lift of Jester Hill Wines flavours with a savoury edge. lime and tropical aromas, and Touchstone Granite Belt a zesty, fresh melon/lemon Verdelho 2013 HHH 3-5 $30 palate with good balance of Pungent tropical nose and mineral acidity. $15 fresh, lively, passionfruit palate with some toastiness. OTHER WHITE Excellent wine. $20 VARIETALS Woongooroo Estate 6 TASTED Somerset Valley Verdelho 2013 HHH 2 AWARDED Pleasant tropical varietal fruit, with perfumed bouquet andSirromet Signature “Too many young wines nicely textured palate. $22Collection Granite Belt pushing the envelope too far,”Sparkling Pinot Noir noted one judge. However Harrington Glen EstateChardonnay 2008 HHHH1/2 there are also some individual Granite Belt VerdelhoPleasant crunchy berry aromas good examples here. 2011 HHHmingling with light biscuity Intense lime juice and tropicalnotes. Lovely creaminess on Ridgemill Estate Granite fruit characters with anthe flavoursome palate, with Belt Riesling 2013 HHHH herbaceous touch and toastyhoneyed brioche elements Appealing floral bouquet with notes. $20and long, lingering, minerally some limes and spices, andacidity. $35 good spicy citrus flavours SEMILLONRobert Channon Wines with nice backbone of mineral & BLENDSGranite Belt Sparkling acidity. $18Chardonnay 2009 HHHH 4 TASTEDSubtle yet quite complex Robert Channon Wines 4 AWARDEDaromatics on the nose. Granite Belt Pinot GrisPowerful palate has good 2013 HHH1/2 Sirromet Signature A strong class of great valuecreaminess and lovely zingy A “text book” pinot gris, with Collection Granite Belt and long-lived wines.flavour profile. $35 apple-like aromas and light Viognier 2011 HHHH1/2 bodied palate with quite sweet Excellent example of a viognier Clovely Estate Left Field melon fruit flavours. $19.50 with a lovely varietal nose South Burnett Semillon of apricot and honeysuckle. 2009 HHHHH Great viognier flavours, similar A very tight, classic, ageing characters to the nose on a semillon with a fruit cup of a slippery palate. $35 nose showing elements of cut grass with some smoky notes, with similar characters repeated on the long, nicely textured palate. 3-5 $20124 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013



QUEENSLANDSymphony Hill Wines Sirromet Le Sauvage Wild Harrington Glen Estate CABERNETGranite Belt Semillon Granite Belt Chardonnay Granite Belt Petit Verdot & BLENDS2012 HHHH 2010 HHHH 2011 HHHHLight herbaceous aromas Steely peach aromas with Intense chocolaty nose with 7 TASTEDwith citrus notes and a lean, some oak support. Interesting some bramble fruit. Veryrestrained and still youthful palate - complex, some flavoursome juicy palate with 5 AWARDEDpalate, with a flavour profile sweetness and pleasant finish. soft oak and high acidity. Offerstrue to the variety. $25 “A slow developer.” $55 easy drinking. $20 Another strong class. “Nice to see spice and savoury ripe notesClovely Estate White Hidden Creek Hidden Creek Granite Belt rather than overripe RibenaLabel South Burnett The Girraween Granite Belt Tempranillo 2010 HHHH characters,” said one judge.Semillon Chardonnay Chardonnay 2012 HHH1/2 Cola-like aromas with herbaceous2012 HHH Nose not giving much away. elements. Nice richness to the Harrington Glen EstatePleasant fresh lemon bouquet. Powerful palate with good chocolaty palate, with more of Granite Belt CabernetNice power to the fruity palate, flavour concentration. Just the herbal characters. $22 Sauvignon 2010 HHHH1/2with racy acidity. $15 needs more time to evolve. $25 A deep ruby wine. Quite oaky Witches Falls Granite Belt on the nose underscored byBarambah Wines First Sirromet Classic Selection Merlot 2009 HHHH some crunchy blackcurrantGrid South Burnett Granite Belt Unwooded Classic merlot nose of plum fruit. Big, rich and soft inSemillon 2008 HHH Chardonnay 2013 HHH cake and chocolate. Juicy in the mouth, with nice flavourHay-like bouquet showing light Loads of juicy stonefruit aromas the mouth with great varietal intensity, drying tannins anddevelopment. Soft and sweet and very generous, bright sweet fruit flavours matched by well- fresh acidity. $25in the mouth. Low acid and fruit flavours. $13.50 handled oak. $30alcohol. $29 Sirromet Signature Symphony Hill Wines Jester Hill WinesCHARDONNAY Collection Granite Belt Reserve Granite Belt Petit Touchstone Chardonnay 2011 HHH Verdot 2009 HHHH Granite Belt Cabernet9 TASTED Nose is a complexity of burnt Understated dark fruit bouquet Sauvignon 2010 HHHH1/27 AWARDED sugar and buttered toast. with a pleasant rustic element. Attractive blackcurrant fruit Warm, savoury palate. $35 Big and juicy in the mouth. profile to the nose with a hint ofExcellent class with the Quite savoury with some cherry cola. Sweet entry to thebest coming from the cooler Barambah Wines First chewy tannins. $65 palate, with a jammy middle and2010 vintage. “The answer Grid South Burnett some good savoury elements.for Queensland is to make Chardonnay 2010 HHH Has potential. 3-5 $25refined styles and not allow Ageing, nutty nose and stewed Jester Hill Winesthem to become fat and apple palate also showing Touchstone Granite Beltblowsy,” said one judge. some development. $29 Sangiovese 2012 HHH1/2 Jester Hill Wines Coffee bean and red berry TouchstoneClovely Estate Lucas Estate Granite Belt bouquet, and quite a chewy Granite Belt CabernetReserve South Burnett Chardonnay 2009 HHH palate with juicy fruit and bright Merlot 2009 HHHHChardonnay 2010 HHHHH Quite a steely nose mixed with acidity. 3-5 $20 Dusty blackcurrant aromasA smart wine, with cool-climate some ripe fruit characters. with some leathery agedstyle of nose smelling of Palate still showing some Witches Falls Wild notes. Powerful palate soft inwhite peaches with good oak freshness. $35 Ferment Granite Belt the mouth with strong juicycomplexity. Oily in the mouth - Pinot Noir 2012 HHH1/2 fruit flavours. $22very sweet on front palate with OTHER RED Sweet cherry aromas withlong, lingering, fruit flavours. VARIETALS some spiciness. Fresh herbal/ Symphony Hill WinesStill fresh. $119 forest floor flavours, with lovely Reserve Granite Belt 8 TASTED spicy oak characters. $30 Cabernet Sauvignon 7 AWARDED 2009 HHHH Earthy, rustic bouquet that’s quite An impressive flight of Jester Hill Wines oaky. Long, nicely textured ripe interesting alternative varietals, Touchstone Granite Belt fruit palate - very astringent with a with good “typicity” which will Petit Verdot 2011 HHH1/2 high level of acid. 3-5 $45 only improve with time and Attractive rustic upfront berry/ great vintages. bramble fragrances and a ripe fruit palate with savoury notes. High acid and soft tannins. $22JUDGES Andrew Corrigan MW Peter Scudamore-Smith MW Jason Froman Master of Wine, wine/ Director of Uncorked and Independent wine liquor consultant. Wine Cultivated, a Brisbane-based wholesaler. Formerly educator; radio presenter consulting company servicing business development for ABC radio. Judges Queensland and NSW wine manager with Witches Falls at wine shows including regions. In his 21st year as a Winery, after a business Royal Melbourne, Brisbane, wine judge and has judged role with Constellation Cairns, and Australian Small over 75 shows regionally Wines. Has worked in the Winemakers; teaches wine and internationally. Became UK with Waitrose, Berkman courses to the trade and Australia’s second Master of and Wimbledon Wine public, and is a partner wine Wine in 1991. Cellars. Judged at Australian consultant through ‘eWine’. Small Winemakers Show.126 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

regional tastingSirromet Private Witches Falls Granite Belt Schott Zwiesel glassware importedCollection LM Reserve Syrah 2010 HHH1/2 exclusively by Australian Fine China.Assemblage Granite Belt Lovely spicy berry bouquet with For further information please contactCabernet Sauvignon Petit a cedary element. Juicy, jammy 1800 800 058.Verdot Merlot 2010 HHH and warm in the mouth, withAged, dusty earthy nose and a good tannin backbone. $26pleasant palate. Upfront sweet Sirromet Le Sauvagefruit flavours with some herbal Wild Granite Belt Shiraznotes. $128 Viognier 2010 HHH1/2 Bright plum aromas, with anSHIRAZ & BLENDS attractive perfumed lift and a soft, rich palate with more of14 TASTED the plum fruit characters. $11912 AWARDEDThe blends offer nice drinking Symphony Hill Wineswithout great complexity. The Reserve Granite Beltstraight shiraz were, according Shiraz 2009 HHH1/2to one judge, “All over the Toasty smoky touches to theplace with lots of light coloured sweet berry nose and thewines but there were also simple palate has excellentwines of great character, length, jubey fruit intensity. $65savouriness and vibrant fruit.” SquishedBerry GraniteJester Hill Wines Belt Shiraz 2010 HHHTouchstone Granite Belt Jubey fruit nose with a mentholShiraz 2010 HHHHH lift. Warm and soft in the mouth,A big generous style of shiraz with flavoursome fruit profile. $28with lovely crunchy red fruits,cedary oak and some sweet/ Barambah Winessour characters. The nose has First Grid South Burnettfresh lifted aromas and the Shiraz 2010 HHHpalate is full of long, intense An old-fashioned style of shirazflavours. $28 with berry/oak nose and sweet, ripe fruit palate. $34Hidden Creek Granite BeltShiraz 2009 HHHHH Clovely EstateA long, stylish, rich and Reserve Granite Beltbeautifully textured shiraz, Shiraz 2010 HHHwith a nose and palate that Smells of damson plums with aare both a lovely complexity of sweet, woody palate showingchocolate, malt, bramble, spice an earthy, spicy edge. $35and pepper characters. $25 Jester Hill WinesSymphony Hill Wines Vintner’s Reserve GraniteReserve Granite Belt Belt Shiraz 2008 HHHShiraz 2008 HHHH1/2 Nice jammy fruit touch to theNose is a lovely concentration nose and more of the same onof spicy sweet fruit and cedary the palate, with some dryingoak complexity. Palate is soft oak. $28and full of fruit, white pepperand cedar characters, with fine SWEET WHITEStannin structure. $65 2 TASTED 1 AWARDEDClovely Estate White Barambah WinesLabel South Burnett First Grid Rack DriedShiraz 2010 HHHH South Burnett SemillonGood intensity of earthy plum 2010 HHHH1/2aromas with a dash of coffee. Gorgeous raisin/marmaladeRich Rhone-like style of palate full intensity to the nose and veryof ripe sweet varietal fruit. $15Clovely Estate icnaTtpehtrueersetgsinltgah,eslusessocsifoeuntschepeaolpfattrehoetfheatssional.White Label Granite BeltShiraz Merlot Cabernet variety fruit. Oily texture and2010 HHH1/2 long, lingering finish. $37Subdued earthy, chocolatynose and mouthfilling sweetfruit and oak flavours, with adrying tannic finish. $15 WINESTATE FEB 2013.indd 1 Special Edition 2013 W I N E S TAT E 127 30/1/13 11:53:13 AM

114 TASTED71 AWARDEDRIESLINGRecognised as a true “classic” variety, riesling offers refreshing citrus RIESLING Orlando St Helgaand spice flavours that go well at the beginning of a meal and – 2012 & OLDER Eden Valley Rieslinghere’s the rub – also develops beautifully with age, morphing into UNDER $20 2012 HHHH1/2 A succulent, zesty,RIESLING 2013 Longview Ironknob Elderton Eden Valley 23 TASTED citrus-driven style.UNDER $20 Adelaide Hills Riesling 2013 HHH 14 AWARDED A layered and textural Riesling 2013 HHHH Floral lifted nose, with More character and palate of excellent16 TASTED “Delicate, clean and “crunchy” acidity on a fruit weight here, said length, with flavours of11 AWARDED varietal,” summed up one long, rich, balanced and the judges. “These had lime juice and crunchy judge. White floral, lemon textural palate. $17 more energy and flow,” green apple leadingSolid class! Nothing and lime on the nose, Gapsted Valley said one judge. “But to an elegant, mineralspectacular, but with a vibrant, varietal Selection King Valley some showed too much finish. Great length andexcellent drinking for the palate supported by fine, Riesling 2013 HHH unbalanced sugar or balance. $19.49price, said the judges. linear acidity. $19.50 Some nice notes were overly developed Grant Burge Thorn“Some showed exposed Leo Buring of citrus and lemon for the vintage involved.” Eden Valley Rieslingfruit characters resulting Clare Valley Riesling meringue on a rich, 2012 HHHHin broad, sound wine,” 2013 HHHH fleshy and slightly Lawson’s Dry Hills Slightly confected notessaid one judge. Alluring notes of lemon textural palate. $18 Marlborough Riesling of musky floral and meringue and jasmine. McPherson Basilisk 2011 HHHH1/2 Turkish delight. A fleshy A clean, full palate, with Central Victoria Sweet perfumed nose, and vibrant palate with flavours of zesty green Riesling 2013 HHH with lifted lime and candied citrus peel and a apple and brown lime, and Nice lifted perfume – a hints of toasty nougat vanillin hint. A developed “textural crunch”. $19.99 dusky, elegant jasmine following on to a rich, wine that “drinks well,” Little Brampton nose, and bright, full palate which is long said one judge. $19.95 Flagpole Clare Valley brown lime and citrus and crunchy with brown Morton Estate White Riesling 2013 HHH1/2 flavours. $18 lime juice flavours. “Very Label Marlborough Some toasty notes Taylors Clare Valley flavoursome,” summed Riesling 2010 HHHH supported by a floral Riesling 2013 HHH up one judge. $19 Fresh varietal nose of undertone. A long, lean, A floral and citrus nose. white floral, jasmine and textural and elegant Tight and linear palate, brown lime, a hint of palate of citrus and green with good balance and a straw and lanolin. A rich apple. “Well made,” said slightly chalky finish. $19 and succulent palate, one judge. $19.99 with bright fruit and lively, balanced finish. $18.95 Peter Lehmann Luchador Clare Valley Heaslip Wines Classic Riesling Riesling 2013 HHH Clare Valley Riesling 2013 HHH Lemon curd, bees wax 2012 HHH1/2 White floral and citrus and florals to a rich, fruit- Creme brulee and with a “juicy” and forward palate, with a lemon tart aromas, vibrant palate of good touch of residual and good with an “amazing” length, acidity and length/acidity. $19.99 elegant, textural and mineral backbone. $15 well-weighted palate which has lengthBrygon Reserve Peter Lehmann and persistence.Regional Series Art ’n’ Soul A developed style. $18Clare Valley Riesling Riesling 2013 HHH Hunter’s2013 HHHH A delicate, perfumed Marlborough RieslingAromas of lemon and floral style, with 2012 HHH1/2sherbet, white peach and a touch of residual A delightfully expressivefreshly cut straw lead to a sweetness on a zesty, nose of melon,clean, varietal “crunchy” tight palate. $15 honeysuckle and Turkishpalate of lemon and lime, delight. A slightlyfinishing with “searing sweeter example, withacidity”. $19.99 “great flavours” and taut acidity. $18.90128 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

varietal tastingNeil Hahn Yanyarrie Wolf Blass Yellow Taylors Jaraman Claymore Joshua RIESLINGEden Valley Riesling Label South Clare Valley Tree Watervale 2012 & OLDER2012 HHH1/2 Australian Riesling Eden Valley Riesling Riesling 2013 HHH1/2 $20-$25Lovely citrus peel 2012 HHH 2013 HHHHH “A lovely citruszest, with notes of Some kero, toast and Lovely, bright expressive melody!” proclaimed 15 TASTEDhoney and kero. A rich, brown lime on the nose, notes of lifted florals, one judge. Lifted white 9 AWARDEDintense and “robust” with a juicy, crunchy jasmine and lime juice. floral tones with somepalate, with a subtle textural palate. Quite “Amazing energy” on subtle lemon sherbet Galafrey Dry Landtouch of residual sugar developed. $17.99 a beautifully structured, hints. A delightful long, Mount Barkerand good length. $19.95 long, elegant palate, bright and elegant Riesling 2012 HHHHHoggies Estate Coobara Wines with impeccable fruit palate. $20 Intense, lifted varietalCoonawarra Riesling Adelaide Hills focus that is framed by Annie’s Lane aromas, with notes of2012 HHH Riesling 2012 HHH clean acidity. $24.50 Clare Valley Riesling brown lime cordial andA lifted nose of green cut Lavender, jasmine and Rockcliffe Third 2013 HHH a developed hint ofgrass and honeysuckle to lime aromas, with some Reef Great Southern Leafy green tea and lanolin. “Great fruit” ona full and slightly sweet “pretty” fruit flavours on Riesling 2013 HHHH jasmine with a white floral a long palate, with goodpalate. “Succulent and a long, juicy and mouth- Lifted aromas of green touch – some bright fruit weight and a phenolicdrinkable,” said one watering palate. $18 tea and jasmine lead and a hint of balanced touch. $20judge. $12.50 into a bright, long and sweetness. $20.99Anvers Brabo South Tapestry flavoursome palate, with Artwine Clare Valley Peter LehmannAustralia Riesling McLaren Vale texture and crunchy, Riesling 2013 HHH Portrait Eden Valley2012 HHH Riesling 2012 HHH linear acidity on the long Floral, citrus and mineral Riesling 2012 HHHHSlightly developed style Perfumed florals with finish. $20 aromas, with a ripe, full- Lovely bright aromaswith hints of toast and frangipani and lemon curd. Centennial Vineyard flavoured palate and a of lemon sherbet,kero. A “juicy” palate of A simple, “drinkable” 920 Bowral Riesling hint of vanilla. $22 honeysuckle and a hint oflemon curd and sherbet varietal expression with 2013 HHH1/2 Peter Lehmann Hill Turkish delight. A full andwith good length. $14 good balance. $18 Floral and zesty lime & Valley Eden Valley long palate, with a touchRichard Hamilton with some estery notes. Riesling 2013 HHH of sweetness and bright,Slate Quarry RIESLING 2013 A sweeter style, with A taut, lean and dry style juicy, luscious fruit. $20McLaren Vale $20-$25 sherbet fruit flavours which is still “juicy andRiesling 2012 HHH which are well balanced succulent”, with elegant GalafreyStarting to show some 14 TASTED by vibrant acidity. $20 natural acidity and good Dry Land Reservesecondary characteristics 8 AWARDED balance. $24 Mount Barkerwith a touch of Two Rivers of Riesling 2012 HHHHlanolin. A full, rich and Overall the judges Marlborough Described as atextural wine with a preferred the 2012s to Marlborough “sleeper” by one judgeclean finish. $15.50 the 2013s. “Generally Riesling 2013 HHH – still evolving, withJacob’s Creek there wasn’t a step Leafy, herbal citrus and great varietal fruit purityReserve Barossa up in quality with floral notes. A sweeter and a hint of toastyRiesling 2012 HHH price compared to the style balanced by development. $22A fresh, succulent and previous flight”, they citrus-like acidity andvarietal wine, with a said. The best wines minerality. $24 NZ Artwine Clare Valleyclean, long and crunchy were highly aromatic, Riesling 2011 HHHHpalate. “A well-made, with crunchy acid and Rose water, white floralelegant wine,” opined line and length of fruit. and lemon on the nose.one judge. $17.99 Bright, juicy and intense flavours of lemon and lime on a well-balanced, long palate. $22Rebecca Kennedy Hamish Seabrook JUDGESWhite and sparkling Kirrihill wines of Clare. Formerlywinemaker for Accolade winemaker at Best’s Wines in Matt HoldstockWines. Former senior Great Western, senior winemaker Senior Oenologistwinemaker at Boar’s Rock at Brown Brothers and senior with the Australianfor the past two years. Winemaker at Dorrien Estate. Judge Wine ResearchPreviously she worked with and Panel Chairman at Melbourne Institute. HasLanghorne Creek and Norman Wine Show 2003 to 2008, vintaged in SouthWines. Associate judge at Rutherglen 2003 to 2012, Stanthorpe Australia, SonomaAdelaide and McLaren Vale 2008 to 2011. Judged at Canberra, (California), andwine shows and judge at the Sydney,Victorian Wine Show, Bordeaux (France).Riverland wine show. Ballarat, Brisbane Wine awards. Associate judge at the Australian Small Winemaker’s Show. Special Edition 2013 W I N E S TAT E 129

RIESLINGShaw Vineyard Growers Mark Bone Rockcliffe Babich Family Estates Patrick ofEstate Premium Dry Marlborough Single Site Mount Cowslip Valley CoonawarraCanberra Riesling Riesling 2009 HHHHH Barker Riesling Marlborough Riesling Coonawarra2012 HHH1/2 A toasty nose that 2013 HHHH1/2 2011 HHH1/2 Aged RieslingToast, honey, fresh citrus is still quite fresh, Gooseberry, white A developed example, 2010 HHHH1/2and brown lime. retaining some herbal florals, jasmine and with aromas of A fresh, lifted, zestyA rich, full but “beautifully citrus notes. A long, limey citrus aromas crusty apple pie and nose, with aromas ofbalanced” palate with rich and succulent leading to a clean, creme brulee. Rich, lemon rind, rose hip andgood vibrancy. $22 palate, with a touch intense and succulent flavoursome and well nougat. Lovely, round, of residual sweetness palate. “Well made,” balanced. $25 NZ full textural palate, withWolf Blass Gold which is beautifully said one judge. $28 a deft touch of residualLabel Clare Valley balanced by citrusy, Hand Crafted Grant Burge The sweetness and delicate,Eden Valley Riesling mineral acidity. $25 NZ by Geoff Hardy Vigneron Reserve balanced acidity. $392012 HHH1/2 Gilbert by Adelaide Hills Eden Valley Riesling Leo Buring LeopoldLifted lemon sorbet Simon Gilbert Riesling 2013 HHHH 2010 HHH1/2 Tasmania Rieslingand toast to a rich and Orange Riesling Floral, lavender, lime and Toasty, rich, lifted nose, 2013 HHHH1/2vibrant palate, with 2013 HHHH1/2 green tea on the nose, with lemon rind and Intriguing aromaspowerful fruit intensity Fresh and zesty, with with a vibrant palate of lanolin. Good palate of jasmine, ginger,which has balance and aromas of floral, citrus lychee and lemon with a weight and length – fairy floss and lemonlength. $24.99 and green apple. An fresh acid crunch. $25 quite developed. $29.95 cheesecake. A rich, long excellent, clean, long, Pokolbin Estate and luscious palate,Zeppelin Eden Valley citrus-driven palate with Hunter Valley Patrick of with intense flavours ofRiesling 2012 HHH good balance. $26 Riesling 2013 HHHH Coonawarra Estate lemon and brown limeA honeyed, floral nose Lifted aromas of white Coonawarra Riesling cordial finishing withwith a whiff of lemon floral, jasmine and citrus. 2012 HHH crisp, drying acid. $39.99meringue. Some A tight, varietal example, Lemongrass, jasmine and Willoughbydevelopment showing with a long, luscious and rose water on the nose Park Ironrockon a long, flavoursome elegant palate. $25 to a bright, succulent and Albany Greatpalate. $21.99 Willoughby Park “plush” palate. “Stylish Southern Riesling Albany Great wine,” summed up one 2012 HHHH1/2Waipara Hills Southern Riesling judge. $29 A subtle nose of whiteWaipara Valley 2012 HHHH florals, lemon, limeRiesling 2012 HHH A flinty nose with wet RIESLING $30+ and curd with a hint ofSome botrytis-like notes stone, pith and florals. minerality. A tight, buthere, with honeyed, A long and juicy palate, 23 TASTED long and delicate palate,perfumed florals, jasmine with lemon and lime 17 AWARDED with depth, vibrancyand toast. A sweet and flavours. $25 and persistent fruitsucculent palate. $22.95 Bream Creek Excellent class in flavours. $35 Vineyard Australia patches, solid in others, Leo Buring LeonayMud House Riesling 2011 HHHH said the judges. “Great Watervale RieslingWaipara Valley Quite intense varietal to see some of the 2013 HHHHRiesling 2012 HHH notes of limey citrus and aged wines, but some Lifted lemon and limeRose hip oil, juniper, a hint of toast. A wine of the 2012s suffered notes with waxy hints.jasmine and citrus that has “amazing fruit by having unbalanced A richly varietal,aromas to a sweeter, rich intensity,” according to sweetness.” These are elegant palate, withbut balanced and slightly one judge. $25 great wines to drink now texture and mouth-phenolic palate. $23 Babich Family Estates or put away! watering acidity. $39.99 Cowslip ValleyRIESLING Marlborough Riesling Peter Lehmann Wigan$25-$30 2012 HHH1/2 Eden Valley Riesling A tauter style which has 2008 HHHHH23 TASTED developed aromas of A fresh, lifted and12 AWARDED brown lime cordial and complex nose with toast. A long, complex and lemon, lime juice, pearA cut above, said the well-made wine. $25 NZ and ginger. A wonderfullyjudges. “The wines that Seppelt Great fresh and succulentgot up had palate weight Western Grampians palate with power,and structure. However, a Riesling 2012 HHH1/2 vitality and length.number had disappointing Lifted varietal nose of “Ripper. Has everythingpink and bronze hues,” green apple, lemon, right,” summed up onesaid one judge. “Some lime and a hint of judge. $34lacked tightness and lanolin. Well-integratedelegance, and tended to touch of residualbe broad in flavour.” sweetness. $26.99130 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

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94 TASTED50 AWARDEDPINOT GRIS/PINOT GRIGIOA very trendy wine style at the moment with gris just heading grigio The Black Chook Thistle Ridgein the popularity stakes. Nice to see greater understanding of the McLaren Vale Pinot Block 2 Waiparavarietal in terms of flavour extension and acid balance, although the Grigio 2013 HHH Valley Pinot Gris Alluring bronze/pink 2012 HHHHHPINOT GRIGIO Henley Hill Yarra Foundstone colour, with hints of lees Lemon blossom andUNDER $20 Valley Pinot Grigio South Eastern on the nose and lemon, florals on the nose leading 2013 HHH1/2 Australia Pinot pear and apple on the to a well-structured25 TASTED Varietal notes of Grigio 2013 HHH slightly dry, savoury and balanced palate of12 AWARDED grapefruit, pear and Hints of citrus and palate. $18 honeyed, ripe stone fruits, apple on the nose to a grapefruit on the nose, all enhanced by good“Mixed bag of contrasting vibrant, balanced and leading to a crisp palate, Longview Queenie texture and a long, flinty,styles”, said the judges. long palate with good with green fruits and a Adelaide Hills Pinot savoury finish. $19.95Many of these were acidity. $17.95 textural touch. $9.99 Grigio 2013 HHH Ara Single Estatesimple in flavour but the Peter Lehmann “Well crafted, Marlborough Pinotbest here offered good Classic Range Pinot flavoursome and Gris 2012 HHHH1/2lunch time easy drinking. Grigio 2013 HHH vibrant,” summed up Described as “luscious”“These wines are for Citrus-driven and a good one judge. An array of by one judge – botrytis-drinking not for thinking,” expression of the style. tropical fruit aromas and like aromas of lanolin,said one judge. Talc, lemon and sherbet, flavours. $19.50 toasty lemon and with a touch of ripe apple honeysuckle, with and crisp acidity. $11 Wise Lot 80 flavours of poached pear Pemberton Pinot and citrus finishing withTwo Italian Grigio 2012 HHH mineral acidity. $19.95Boys Pinot Grigio Subdued notes of Cradle Bay2012 HHHH grapefruit and pear Hawke’s Bay PinotExotic notes of following through Gris 2013 HHHHmandarin, peach and to a similar palate Elegant aromas ofcitrus leading to a similar, with lemony, citrus pear and honeysucklebalanced palate, with a minerality. $19.50 leading to a “crisp andsoft, “creamy” texture vivacious” palate offinishing on a gentle, dry, T’Gallant ripe apple and peartalcy note. $14.95 Cape Schanck which finishes with Victoria Pinot Grigio good length and a clean,Zonte’s Footstep South Point Peter Lehmann 2012 HHH savoury finish. $13Doctoressa Dilago South Eastern Art ‘n’ Soul Pinot Some slightly toasted, Over & Under KingMcLaren Vale Pinot Australia Pinot Grigio 2013 HHH leesy developed aromas Valley Pinot GrisGrigio 2012 HHHH Grigio 2013 HHH Some ripe apple and but still retaining fresh 2013 HHHHCitrus blossom, lemon Aromas and flavours of citrus on the nose which flavours of lemon and A “fruit forward”and grapefruit on to a lemony sherbet, custard carries through to a nicely grapefruit. $19.99 varietal style, with a rich,“fresh, lively palate”. and apple, with some structured palate. $14 ripe yet clean texturalSweet melon, pear “zippy” acidity. “A good PINOT GRIS palate. White peach,and nectarine flavours lunch wine,” extolled UNDER $20 pear and grapefruit withbalanced by mineral one judge. $4.99 a hint of sweetness,acidity. $18 24 TASTED nicely balanced by aFour Sisters 13 AWARDED savoury touch andVictoria Pinot Grigio gentle acidity. $132013 HHH1/2 Overall a more Grant BurgeVibrant, herbaceous interesting class than the East Argylearomas of quince and so-called “grigio” style Adelaide Hills Pinotapple, with a deft phenolic wines of the previous Gris 2012 HHHHtouch which enhances group. “There are many Creamy and texturalthe fresh, citrusy, long more ‘worked’ wines, with aromas of pear andpalate. $15.65 adding complexity to the apple. A hint of stewed mix,” said one judge. fruit and residual sugar “There is more texture on the full-flavoured, here, whilst retaining long palate. $19.95 balanced acid.”132 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

varietal tastingMcGuigan Founders Simon Hackett PINOT GRIGIO Gilbert by Simon PINOT GRISYarra Valley Pinot Brightview $20+ Gilbert Orange Pinot $20-$25Gris 2011 HHHH Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2012 HHH1/2A developed nose, with Gris 2013 HHH 15 TASTED Floral aromas of lemon 19 TASTEDhoneyed ripe pear and a Aromas of talc and 7 AWARDED blossom and snow pea. 12 AWARDEDwhiff of lemon essence elderflower, with a hint A tight, long and zesty Excellent class, withflowing on to a full but of confection to a palate According to the palate, with flavours of weight of fruit flavour andelegant palate, with a of lemon sherbet and “Australian and New feijoa and grapefruit. $26 texture. “Here we sawcrisp acid finish. $19.99 grapefruit. $18 Zealand definition” Climbing Pinot true varietal character,”Sileni Cellar Selection Greyrock many of these were in Grigio 2013 HHH said one judge.Hawke’s Bay Pinot Hawke’s Bay Pinot the gris, fuller-bodied/ Gooseberry andGris 2013 HHH1/2 Gris 2013 HHH oily style rather than lemongrass on the Mud House SouthFlavours and aromas of Notes of lemon and pear the more austere, flinty nose, with apple and Island Pinot Grislemon sherbet, quince, on the nose, with stone style. There was a lot of pear flavours and crisp 2012 HHHHHapple and grapefruit on fruit and green apple effort here to “work the acidity. $22 Elegant nose of poacheda well-rounded palate. flavours on the crisp, wine” to add character Rolling Central pear, lemon and custard“Inviting with lots of fresh palate. $16 and texture. In some Ranges Pinot Grigio on to a rich, generouscharacter,” said one Grant Burge cases it worked, in 2013 HHH palate which hasjudge. $12.99 5th Generation Pinot others it didn’t! A fuller, developed excellent varietal flavours,Morton Estate Gris 2013 HHH style, with notes of with a savoury hint andWhite Label An elegant varietal Indigo Alpine lemongrass and flavours fine mineral acidity on theHawke’s Bay Pinot expression, with Valleys Pinot Grigio of citrus and grapefruit balanced finish. $23Gris 2013 HHH1/2 flavours of pear and 2013 HHHH1/2 on a vibrant palate. $17A tight, flinty mineral crisp apple on a long and “Clean, fresh, crisp and Run Free Alto Egostyle, with a good varietal vibrant palate. $18.95 varietal,” pronounced Great Southern Pinotnose and well-balanced, one judge. Delicate Grigio 2013 HHHtextural palate of stone lemon and citrus A slightly phenolicfruit and lemon. $18.95 blossom aromas, with example, with aromasMojo by Rockbare flavours of grapefruit of lime and lemon,South Australia Pinot and green apple and good, ripe varietalGris 2012 HHH1/2 finishing with crisp, flavours on the longComplex toasty notes mineral acidity. $20 palate. $22with peaches and Santi Sorteselehoneysuckle. An oily, Crittenden Estate Italy Pinot Grigiotextural feel and a Mornington 2012 HHHphenolic touch which Peninsula Pinot Talc and honeysuckleone judge likened to an Grigio 2012 HHHH on the nose followed byAlsace style. $18 Apricot blossom and a ripe pear on a slightlyOverstone hint of toast lead in to a “oily” palate – more of aHawke’s Bay Pinot palate of honeyed stone gris style. $23.99Gris 2013 HHH fruits with some residualVibrant, lifted lemon sweetness and texture,zest and flavours of but also a savoury edgegreen apple and pear, and “finesse”. $25with texture, length andgentle acidity. $9.99Rob Ruediger Mario Criado JUDGESWine consultant. Winemaker, McLarenFormerly senior Vale Vintners. Formerly Don Youngproduction winemaker winemaker for Serafino Sparkling and whiteat Accolade Wines Wines. Formerly winemaker for Orlando(Hardy Wine Company) winemaker for Boar’s Wines. Previouslyinvolving all varieties and Rock, Ben Riggs & Villa winemaker for Botobolarstyles. Wine judge at Tinto. Has vintaged Wines in Mudgee andBrisbane Wine Show. overseas at Cazal-Viel in Richmond Grove Wines France & Golden State in the Barossa Valley. vintage in California. Has been an associate judge for the Mudgee and Rutherglen Wine Shows. Special Edition 2013 W I N E S TAT E 133

PINOT GRIS/PINOT GRIGIOPeter Lehmann Woollaston Allandale Goulburn PINOT GRIS Foxeys HangoutHill & Valley Eden Nelson Pinot Gris Valley Pinot Gris OVER $25 MorningtonValley Pinot Gris 2012 HHHH 2013 HHH Peninsula Pinot Gris2013 HHHH1/2 “Intriguing” and Quince and red apple 11 TASTED 2013 HHHAn attractive nose of “complex” were some aromas lead to a 6 AWARDED Some interestinglemon, honeysuckle comments about this luscious palate, with confected fruit notesand nashi pear. A full- wine – good varietal good length, texture and Not much difference and smoky hintflavoured, varietal and expression enhanced by weight. $20 in quality for the price with good balance.textural palate, with texture, balance, length Alta Adelaide Hills here, said the judges. Described as “fresh,some lees influence and and deft oak. $23 Pinot Gris 2013 HHH However, the best clean and elegant,” bya savoury note. “Nice Babich Freshly cut pear and had the same depth one judge. $28wine,” summed up one Marlborough Pinot honeysuckle on the of excellent varietal Symphony Hill Winesjudge. $22 Gris 2012 HHH1/2 nose, with melon and character and vibrancy. Pinot Gris 2013 HHHBabich Black Label A “classy, textured” feijoa on a textural palate A bright, lifted style –Marlborough Pinot style, with attractive that finishes with mouth- Greystone Sand textural and varietal,Gris 2012 HHHH honeyed pear aromas watering acidity. $20 Dollar Waipara yet fresh and vibrant,Clean and elegant, with and flavours. Good Howard Vineyard Valley Pinot Gris with “racy” acidity andripe pear and melon length, depth, weight Clover Adelaide 2012 HHHHH honeyed grapefruitflavours. A slightly “oily” and balance. $22 Hills Pinot Gris An alluring array of flavours. $30texture and savoury hint Last Horizon 2013 HHH aromas and flavours – Mahana Nelsonof lees are balanced by Tasmania Pinot Gris A vibrant, lifted herbal honey, lime, grapefruit, Pinot Gris 2012 HHHgentle acidity. $22.50 2012 HHH1/2 nose to a textured and feijoa and nashi pear. A Peachy, honeyed and Some slightly pungent, luscious but elegant touch of savoury brioche slightly toasty. Good lifted varietal notes palate of green apple, and subtle phenolic lift varietal flavours on a well- and a hint of toast and quince and feijoa. $22 enhance a long, textural weighted palate, with honey. Slight sweetness Waipara Hills and vibrant palate. $27.95 depth and balance. $28 is nicely foiled by gentle Waipara Valley Ross Hill Pinnacle acidity. $22.99 Pinot Gris 2013 HHH Grant Burge Series Orange Pinot Stockman’s Ridge Perfumed pear aromas The Vigneron Gris 2012 HHH Rider Orange Pinot and a crisp, vibrant Wild Ferment Pinot “Fresh, vibrant and Gris 2011 HHH1/2 varietal palate of good Gris 2012 HHHH vinous,” said one judge. “A big wine,” said length and depth. $22.95 An almost “fumé” style, Grapefruit, pear and one judge – full Sibling Rivalry King with a touch of French citrus on a long and flavoured, slightly Valley Pinot Gris oak, yet retains good even palate. $30 sweet and textural but 2012 HHH varietal fruit expression nicely structured with Golden hue with hints of along with balance, length “interesting layers.” $23 honeyed, stewed fruits and texture. $29.95 and a toasty vanillin note. Excellent length and depth. $23.95134 W I N E S TAT E Special Edition 2013

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230 TASTED113 AWARDEDNEW RELEASESAn interesting tasting in that no particular variety or style stood out. CeravoloAcross the board the judges seemed to recommend about 50 per Adelaide Hillscent of the wines, which is unusual in that usually one flight or two Cortese 2013 HHHstands out as favourites. However, going below the surface there Complex and funky onwere lots of wines to like and recommend, and there is something the nose, with goodfor everyone here. Perhaps the only disappointment was the pinot varietal definition on thenoir flight. We have said ad infinitum that pinots should not be made palate. Interesting! $15like dry reds. Is anyone listening?! Kalleske FlorentineSPARKLING Kimbarra Wines OTHER WHITE Barossa Valley Mud House Great Western VARIETALS Chenin Blanc Marlborough6 TASTED Sparkling Shiraz 2013 HHH Sauvignon Blanc4 AWARDED 2008 HHH1/2 11 TASTED Smells of fresh limes 2013 HHHH1/2 Huge nose – smells of 5 AWARDED with grassy notes. A well-balanced andA solid class of wines black forest cake, with Soft and slightly oily in very “tidy” wine withshowing “interest”, said powerful fruit flavours A mixed group both in the mouth. $19 plenty of fresh, light,one judge. Overall there and soft tannins. Years varietals and the quality herbaceous fruit on thewas more complexity to go! $40 delivered. The best di Lusso Estate lifted nose and filling theof yeast autolysis and Wolf Blass showed their varietal Mudgee Vermentino mouth with zippy freshtexture. One interesting Gold Label Adelaide difference, good acid 2013 HHH flavours. $35sparkling shiraz in the Hills Sparkling Pinot balance and depth of fruit. A lovely varietal, with Summer Houseclassic, traditional, Great Noir Chardonnay “A big leap forward in excellent depth of fresh MarlboroughWestern style. 2011 HHH producers’ understanding limes and ripe orange Sauvignon Blanc Stylish, tight and has of these diverse wines,” zest characters. $26 2013 HHHH1/2Salena Estate Gold interest. Good yeasty noted one judge. Lingering pungency onRibbon Adelaide nose and lightly SAUVIGNON the gravely nose, withHills Sparkling flavoured palate. $24.99 di Lusso Estate BLANC lovely varietal flavours2012 HHHH Mudgee Arneis & BLENDS on the softly texturedAn elegant wine; creamy 2013 HHHH palate. “A very goodand yeasty on the nose, A lively tropical bouquet 24 TASTED wine,” declared one ofwith good depth and with a nice spicy/ 11 AWARDED the judges. $22.95 NZcomplexity of flavour herbaceous lift. Cape Naturalisteand a soft finish. $20 The stylish varietal The judges were Vineyard Margaret palate has excellent pleasantly surprised River YallingupChampagne length and texture. $26 with the high quality Sauvignon BlancTaittinger Prestige presented here, with 2013 HHHHFrance Sparkling Salena Estate some excellent Kiwi Obvious sauvignonRosé NV HHH1/2 Ink Series South wines coming to the blanc nose in theA drier style, with aged Australia Vermentino fore. “A number, whilst tropical spectrum. Somestrawberry aromas and 2012 HHHH they lacked varietal pungent grassiness onpleasant flavours with Develop toasty definition, were very nice the nose and stronga dry acid finish. Drink honeysuckle/fruit salad drinking white wines,” passionfruit flavours. $18now. $135 nose and clean, fresh one judge commented. and spicy fruit palate, with firm, crisp acid River Terrace balance. $20 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013 HHHHH Stylish and balanced, with excellent full fruit nose showing some herbal touches. Powerful and pungent passionfruit palate, with excellent flavour length and depth, and crisp acid finish. $18.95 NZ136 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER

wine & spirit insider tastingMud House Brangayne of Preveli Wines Ceravolo Alta Adelaide HillsThe Woolshed Orange Sauvignon Margaret River Adelaide Hills Pinot Pinot GrigioVineyard Blanc 2013 HHH1/2 Sauvignon Blanc Grigio 2013 HHH 2013 HHHMarlborough Delicate herbaceous 2013 HHH Broad ripe fruit nose, True to style, withSauvignon Blanc notes on the nose, with A powerful, fuller bright clean citrus/pear light citrus aromas and2013 HHHH brighter fruit on the well- flavoured style, with palate and good acid fresh, crunchy, pear-likeA lifted, classic canned balanced palate. $22 tropical fruit and very finish. $15 palate. $20peas and passionfruit Ballast Stone good use of oak. $22.95 Ninth Islandnose, with a fresh, tight Cordelia Currency Tasmania Pinotand elegant tropical palate Creek Sauvignon Inner City Grigio 2013 HHHwith crisp acid finish. $22 Blanc 2013 HHH Winemakers Light, fresh, crunchy Interesting commercial Orange Fumé Blanc and citrussy, with some style, with ripe tropical 2013 HHH underlying pear-like fruit aromas and Very drinkable wine, characters. $22 flavours. $17 with good “fumé” Waipara Hills Mandalay Road flavours from fruit/oak Waipara Pinot Gris Geographe combination. $25 2013 HHH Sauvignon Blanc Nose of citrus with a hint Semillon 2013 HHH PINOT GRIS/ of blossom. Excellent Delicate hint of herb GRIGIO pear-like flavours. fruit on the nose, and “Interesting!” $22 a simply flavoured and 11 TASTED Mud House crunchy palate. $18.99 5 AWARDED The Home Block Shottesbrooke Vineyard Waipara Estate Adelaide Hills Some nice quaffers Pinot Gris 2013 HHH Sauvignon Blanc here but there were Good volume of sweet 2013 HHH others that lacked citrus aromas and a Light, herbaceous/ character. Pink colour sweet pear-flavoured grassy bouquet and a is OK – bronze is not! palate. $35 soft, sound and very varietal palate. $19.99Welcome to the 20H1i 3to WalliynoeusSthairtaez Wine of the Year !drinkers As one of the owners of the Heathcote Shiraz ””Tatiarra )from Robert Parker 98+( I know a good Shiraz .when I drink oneAt Rilka’sRealFood, we manufacture a range of healthy lifestyle food products that are: wheat, gluten and yeast free, with no added sugar or preservatives.Recently, I produced a range of food products that are available online, and from an increasing range of stockists. They are ideal for those of us who want to keepa healthy lifestyle, or for people with special needs, such as diabetes and coeliac disease.The local ingredients are sourced for flavour and taste, and just like wine, they are best when temperature controlled.So we ship them to your fridge (Australia) – both commercially and at home, so that we don’t have to load them up with preservatives and other chemicals.Have a look and try some for yourself, and complement them with a good wine from the wines on display. Rilka'sA range of food products that are:PRODUCT RANGE: Wheat free Gluten freeBREAD – PLAIN, OLIVE, WALNUT, RAISIN, BANANA No added sugar Yeast freePASTRY – PASTIES – BOTH MEAT & VEGETABLE & SAUSAGE ROLLSPIES – CHICKEN, BEEF, APPLE REAL FOODFAVOURITES! – FISH BITES & POTATO CAKES www.rilkasrealfood.com (LIGHT TEMPURA BATTER)- THE FAMOUS HAHNDORF MANDARIN CAKE COME TO RILKA’S COOKING SCHOOL AT HAHNDORF, SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND JOIN IN THE FUN OF HEALTHY FOOD The products taste great and complement great WINE. Congratulations to all the winners 2013! [email protected] The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 137

NEW RELEASESRIESLING Kimbarra Wines Rusty Mutt Catnip Preveli Wines Spring Vale Great Western McLaren Vale Margaret River Reserve Freycinet8 TASTED Riesling 2013 HHH Viognier 2013 HHH Semillon Sauvignon Coast Chardonnay5 AWARDED Ripe fruit nose and Lovely aromas of apricots, Blanc 2013 HHH 2012 HHHHHThe best showed true, intense, sweet lime spices and oak, with Slight pungency to the Delightful nose – allvibrant, riesling varietal juice flavours, with crisp an oaky/lemony palate. nose, with some light, funky, feral and complex,characters. Others acidity to balance. $27 Needs time. $22.50 grassy fruit. Similar palate and leading to a firm,were just simply broad – quite austere. $19.95 complex and yet elegantand phenolic. VIOGNIER/ SEMILLON palate showing plentyBrangayne of Orange VERDELHO & BLENDS CHARDONNAY of flavour supportedOrange Riesling by a great tight, acid2013 HHHH1/2 4 TASTED 5 TASTED 27 TASTED backbone. $40Very attractive floral/ 3 AWARDED 3 AWARDED 12 AWARDED Taylors Jaramanlime-like varietal nose, A mixed group with few Clare Valley Margaretwith hints of roses and The judges found some Good commercial faults overall but generally River Chardonnayexcellent length and quite good, interesting, drinks here. showing simple fruit at 2013 HHHH1/2depth of flowery/lime full flavours here. the commercial end of Delicate green wine.flavours with a soft acid Howling Wolves the flight, and excellent Vanillin oak complexityspine. $22 Robinvale Wines Margaret River depth and complexity at on the full-flavoured,Wolf Blass Gold Label Viognier 2011 HHHH Semillon Sauvignon the top end. oak/fruit palate. GreatEden Valley Riesling Smells of ripe oranges and Blanc 2013 HHH weight, length and2012 HHHH1/2 slatey lemons, with hints A simple, soft quaffer, Alkoomi Frankland depth, with a lovelyBeautifully defined, of toasty development. with an elegance of River Chardonnay long, acid finish. $24.50ageing, toasty/citrus Big, sweet, full-flavoured herbaceous and tropical 2011 HHHHH Robinvale Winesnose and excellent palate ageing nicely. $20 fruit characters. $14.99 This nose shows a Chardonnaybalance of toasty lime complexity of natural 2004 HHHHflavours, with a crisp acid Salena Estate Yilgarnia Denmark ferment, toasty oak and Good drinking andbackbone and lingering Ink Series Semillon Sauvignon honeysuckle sweetness, described by oneacid finish. $24.99 Langhorne Creek Blanc 2013 HHH with more of the judge as a “big DollyPipers Brook Estate Viognier 2012 HHH A clean, fresh, grassy/ complexity exhibited Parton”style. ComplexTasmania Riesling Developing honeyed herbaceous style, with on the long and very balance of marmalade2013 HHH nose and sweet, rich crisp acidity. A very pleasantly flavoured on toast characters. $20Aromatic floral bouquet and powerful tropical good drink. $17 palate. $21.36and citrus/apple palate. palate. $20Just needs some timeto settle. $34Cooks LotLot #333 OrangeRiesling 2012 HHHSlightly developedaromas and complex,lime fruit flavours, withcrisp acid finish. $20JUDGESStephen John Scott Rawlinson Rob RuedigerOwner/winemaker of Senior winemaker for Wine consultant.Stephen John Wines. More Fleurieu Vintners & Boar’s Formerly seniorthan 30 years’ winemaking Rock Winery. Former chief production winemakerexperience. Has judged winemaker for Serafino at Accolade Winesat Adelaide, National, and Wines at McLaren Vale. (Hardy Wine Company)Barossa wine shows. Previously winemaker with involving all varieties andRegular Winestate panellist Mildara at Jamieson’s Run styles. Wine judge atand chairman of judges at and Wolf Blass. Associate Brisbane Wine Show.the Winestate Wine of the judge at Canberra wineYear Awards. shows and worked a vintage in Northern California.138 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER

wine & spirit insider tasting Paringa Chardonnay 2013 HHH A big, oily, developed nose, with lingering complexity of firm flavours. $10 Rockbare McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2013 HHH Elegant varietal fruit with some complexity developing. Soft, creamy and balanced. $20 Babich Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013 HHH A complex, fruity style, with rich aromas and soft, flavoursome, sweet/sour palate. $22 NZMastermind Babich IrongateThe Game Gimblett GravelsChardonnay Chardonnay2013 HHHH 2012 HHHA very good commercial Sweet oak lift to thestyle of chardonnay, nose, with a big,with an elegant, toasty ageing, creamy, fruit/oak nose and lovely oak palate. $27 NZlong, complex, varietalflavours. $10.99 Inner CityMandalay Road Winemakers VintageGeographe Orange ChardonnayChardonnay 2008 HHH2013 HHH1/2 A big Aussie style, withA nice quaffer showing toasty honeyed aromasa very attractive fruit/ and flavours. Someoak bouquet and light, alcohol heat. $25well-balanced fruit saladpalate. $16.99 ROSÉSwings &Roundabouts 7 TASTEDMargaret River 2 AWARDEDChardonnay2013 HHH The judges found thereOak-driven nose with were too many after-slight earthiness. Oak thought wines here. Withdominates the palate. just a couple showingGood acidity. $22 flavour and freshness.Dave Matthews Yorke Peninsula’sSenior winemaker Boar's award winningRock. Formerly regional Chief vineyardWinemaker for LindemansWines in Karadoc (Victoria). The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 139Previously winemaker withPenfolds and Rosemount. Judgeat Cowra, Adelaide and Canberrawine shows and last year at theLos Angeles wine show.

NEW RELEASESBurnbrae Mudgee Salena Estate Kalleske Clarry’s The Old Faithful MERLOTCabernet Sauvignon Ink Series Langhorne Barossa Valley Northern & BLENDSRosé 2013 HHH Creek Lagrein G.S.M. 2013 HHHHH Exposure McLarenA “serious” fruit nose 2012 HHH1/2 A powerful and intense Vale Grenache 8 TASTEDand clean, commercial Dense purple wine, with style, with spicy/peppery 2010 HHHH1/2 4 AWARDEDstyle palate with a touch ripe berry fruit bouquet fruit aromas and big, A lovely rich, spicyof sweetness. $18 and generous chocolaty/ robust, chocolaty style, with slightly porty Some good examples Christmas cake-like flavours on the long characters on the nose and some not so good.Alta For Elsie palate. $20 and lingering palate, and complex savoury The best showed goodAdelaide Hills Pinot with its excellent tannin elements on the palate, varietal character,Noir Rosé 2013 HHH Salena Estate structure. $19 with lovely soft flavour whereas the others wereLight pink and pretty, Ink Series South profile. $50 green and unbalanced.with delicate estery fruit Australia Graciano Blackbilly McLarenand plenty of crisp, fresh 2012 HHH Vale Grenache Shottesbrookeacid. $20 Nice spicy elegance Shiraz Mourvedre Estate McLaren Vale to the nose, with a 2011 HHHH Merlot 2012 HHHHPINOT NOIR long, alert and complex Huge, rich, ripe wine, with Aromas of cherries and savoury palate. $20 powerful aromas and a chocolate fill the glass9 TASTED lingering tannic/chocolaty and mingle with the oak3 AWARDED Salena Estate palate, with excellent acid and the acid on the nicely Ink Series Adelaide backbone. $20 balanced palate. $19.99Still too many dry red Hills Tempranillo Eight Caratstyles rather than 2012 HHH McLaren Vale G.S.M. Yilgarnia Denmarkvibrant varietals. A classic; firm, tannic 2011 HHH1/2 Merlot 2012 HHHH“No real faults, just and complex, with Big porty nose and Elegant and balancedlacking pinot characters rich sour cherry fruit powerful, sweet fruit but with powerful plum-overall,”said one judge. characters. $20 flavours on a palate, like varietal characters. with silky tannins and Tight palate; goodSpring Vale Melrose Gotham Reserve soft acidity. $20 tannin/acid finish. $24Freycinet Coast Pinot Barossa Valley Hand Crafted byNoir 2013 HHHH Mataro 2012 HHH Geoff Hardy MclarenFresh, estery, A powerful, gamey nose Vale Grenachestrawberry/pinot nose and strong prune-like Shiraz Mourvedreand elegant, spicy, pinot fruit palate, with tannin/ 2011 HHH1/2flavours on the long, firm acid balance. $34.99 A classy and elegantand complex palate. $25 spicy wine. Some GRENACHE toastiness on the noseParinga Pinot Noir & BLENDS and soft tannins in the2013 HHH1/2 mouth. $30Big and complex; good 9 TASTED Richard Hamiltonvarietal aromas and 8 AWARDED Burton's Vineyard Oldflavours of forest floor- Bush Vine McLarenlike fruit layered with Excellent class! Vale Grenachecoffee beans. $10 A great example of ripe, 2011 HHH1/2 generously-flavoured Simple, spicy aromas andBrangayne of Orange wines. “These are true light, fresh, confectioneryPinot Noir 2013 HHH varietal wines that don’t fruit palate, with dryingElegance and freshness, need oak,” commented tannins and alcoholicwith ripe spicy fruit one judge. warmth. $45aromas and exoticflavours. Tight acid. $30OTHER RED Lloyd Brothers Kalleske Old Vine Brygon ReserveVARIETALS Presshouse McLaren Barossa Valley The Bruce Margaret Vale Grenache Grenache 2012 HHH River Merlot8 TASTED 2012 HHHHH Ripe, porty nose and big, 2012 HHH1/24 AWARDED A very, very good, flavoursome, chocolaty Smells of Satsuma serious wine, with great palate, with some nice plums, with a stylish,A lot of interest here! colour – bordering on savouriness. $40 mid-weight, dry red“But do we know black. Big, ripe, spicy palate and big tannin/what we are doing?” nose and long, beautifully acid structure. $22.50asked one judge. structured and textured“Work in progess?” palate that’s brimming over with flavour. $60140 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER

WINE TOUR OF FRANCE 13 September - 1 October 2014 A wine lover’s dream! Two wonderful weeks with Winestate founder and Editor/Publisher, Peter Simic, exploring the greatwine regions of France, including Champagne, Burgundy, Rhone Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence, and Bordeaux. Beginning in Paris and ending in Paris it will be a most memorable journey.

NEW RELEASESGardners Ground CABERNET Geoff Merrill BushCanowindra Merlot SAUVIGNON Vine McLaren Vale2012 HHH Shiraz GrenacheA pretty red with lifted 25 TASTED Mourvedre 2009 HHHstrawberry bouquet, 10 AWARDED Aged, dusty, chocolatyand complex and very Mixed results! Some nose and lovely fresh,peppery palate. $15 excellent 2012 wines; as spicy, raspberry palate. expected a fall in quality Drink now. $24.50CABERNET for the 2011 vintage,BLENDS good results from 2010 SHIRAZ with one good 2009 2013 - 201211 TASTED wine. Overall the best4 AWARDED showed intense cassis 26 TASTED fruit and balancing oak. 14 AWARDEDDisappointing! “Cabernet is the king of“Too many lacked varietal reds,” declared Some excellentfreshness and showed one judge. concentrated wines here!old oak characters,” Taylors Jaraman While the rest werenoted one judge. Coonawarra mainly borderline with a Cabernet Sauvignon question mark over theLeconfield 2012 HHHH1/2 use of older oak and fruit.Coonawarra Excellent example of aCabernet Merlot cool-climate cabernet, Brygon Reserve Brygon Reserve Robert Oatley Four2012 HHHH1/2 with spicy/herbal aromas Private Bin Block 8 Hummingbird in Hand BarossaA very classy wine showing a dash of Margaret River Margaret River Shiraz 2012 HHHHHshowing great colour. chocolate and spicy/minty Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon A classy shiraz, withBig, lifted, cherry berry flavours with a good 2009 HHHH 2010 HHH an abundance ofbouquet and top flavours tannic/acid end. $29.50 Lovely rich varietal Big tarry fruit nose and beautiful opulent fruitderived from the rich fruit here, with lots of full-flavoured palate, and sweet fresh oakblackberry fruit, fresh Lloyd Brothers sweet oak behind and a with ripe fruit, oak and layered with tarry/roastoak, strong tannins and Presshouse big tannin profile, with soft tannins. $19.99 meat-like characterstight acid. $24.95 McLaren Vale intense jammy aromas and showing some Cabernet Sauvignon and flavours. $49.99 Devil’s Lair Margaret real complexity. NeedsQuorum McLaren 2012 HHHH1/2 Ryder Clare Valley River Cabernet time. 5+ $25.99Vale Cabernet Big, ripe and porty nose, Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon 2011 HHHShiraz 2010 HHHH and a generous and 2012 HHHH Elegant cabernet noseA lovely dark and complex palate that’s Has elegance and and soft flavoursomecomplex blend loaded full of beautifully rich class, with lifted sweet palate; slight green beanwith rich, ripe, spicy and cassis/oak flavours and blackcurrant aromas notes. $49.99jammy fruit and lots of an abundance of firm and excellent palatetannin firmness. $65 tannins. $60 structure with great Reillys Clare Valley flavour complexity. $14 Cabernet SauvignonYilgarnia Denmark Peter Lehmann 2010 HHHCabernet Sauvignon Mentor Barossa Spicy chocolaty bouquetMerlot 2012 HHH Cabernet Sauvignon and very oaky palate,Simple, firm balance of 2010 HHH1/2 with a complexity oflifted blackberry fruit, A big, old-fashioned choc mint flavours. $18oak complexity and style of cabernet, withexcellent tannins. $21 generous plummy SHIRAZ flavours, toasty oak and BLENDSInner City firm tannins. $42Winemakers The Wine Society 5 TASTEDIndenture Orange Leconfield 2 AWARDEDCabernet Merlot Coonawarra Cabernet2009 HHH Sauvignon 2012 HHH The judges were quiteA mature, chocolaty Minty, leafy bouquet disappointed with thiswine soft with complex and lean, elegant, estery flight. A couple of niceflavours, gentle tannins cassis palate with soft drinkable wines – othersand acid. $30 acid. $14.99 lacked vibrancy. Harrington Glen Estate Granite Belt Saddler’s Langhorne Wolf Blass Gold Cabernet Sauvignon Creek Shiraz Label Adelaide Hills 2012 HHH Viognier 2012 HHH Syrah 2012 HHHH1/2 Sweet estery cabernet Powerful, chocolaty, Tight and bright, with nose; strong blackcurrant/ shiraz nose, and light big, chocolaty, shiraz minty flavours with lots of chocolate/fruit flavour nose and full-flavoured, oak. $20 length and depth. $36 mulberry/blackberry fruit and vanilla oak palate, with good tannin structure and long, lingering finish. 5+ $27.99142 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER



NEW RELEASES Taylors Jaraman Cooks Lot J & J Wines Rivers J & J Wines Rivers Clare Valley Lot #1010 Orange Lane McLaren Vale Lane Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz Shiraz 2012 HHH Shiraz 2011 HHH1/2 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 HHHH1/2 Smells of Cherry Ripe. Developing chocolaty 2011 HHH A lovely, elegant wine A peppery palate aromas. Elegant varietal Toasty characters on the that sits within the darker showing green fruit, soft palate. Soft in the nose. Nicely integrated spectrum, with lifted red tannins and acid. $20 mouth. Good acid/tannin berry/oak palate. Good berry fruit, sweet new structure. $25 acid length. $35 oak, loads of acid and Richard Hamilton chewy tannins. $29.50 Centurion Wolf Blass Gold DiGiorgio Family McLaren Vale Label Barossa Shiraz Wines Coonawarra Howling Wolves Shiraz 2012 HHH 2011 HHH1/2 Shiraz 2010 HHH Margaret River Slight oiliness to the Very alert, tight and Smells like prunes, with Shiraz 2012 HHHH vibrant fruit aromas, with elegant. Slight peppery a soft savoury palate A big, rich, classic Aussie a complex savoury oak notes on the nose; and spicy peppery shiraz, with fruit pastille palate. 3-5 $45 beautifully balanced notes. 2-3 $23 aromas and soft, rich, fruit flavours. 3-5 $27.99 cake palate, with a firm Grampians Estate finish. 3-5 $14.99 SHIRAZ Clarence Hill Reserve The National Game 2011 & OLDER McLaren Vale Shiraz Grampians Shiraz Leconfield 2010 HHH1/2 2010 HHH McLaren Vale Shiraz 23 TASTED Another old-fashioned Pretty wine; a complexity 2012 HHHH style with lots of jammy of floral/cherry/berry Huge wine. “Not for the 12 AWARDED timid,” said one judge.Claymore Walk Masses of porty fruit, fruit, tannins and elements. Acid/tannin aggressive tannins and alcohol. Drinkable now balance. 3-5 $24on the Wild Side loads of acid. Time! The judges found some or cellar. 5+ $28Clare Valley Shiraz surprisingly good 2011s Geoff Merrill Reserve2012 HHHH1/2 5+ $24.95 here. “The best of these McLaren Vale ShirazBeautifully rich, classic are the cream of the 2007 HHHshiraz fruit and sweet crop showing balance A developed chocolaty,oak lifts off the nose and Altona and good structure,” leathery style but stillintegrates seamlessly Barossa Valley said one judge. Very in tact with good tanninon the palate with Shiraz 2012 HHH good wines in the older structure. $55the tannins, acid and A sound, commercial categories showing lotsalcohol. 5+ $22 quaffer. Balance of red of consistency. berry and fresh oak SWEET WHITES aromas and flavours. $10 & FORTIFIEDS Bakers Gully Brygon Reserve 3 TASTED Barossa Valley Bonaparte 2 AWARDED Shiraz 2012 HHH McLaren Vale Shiraz 2011 HHHH Clean, spicy, elegance A very ripe shiraz that Two nice commercial and soft complexity samples to be had here. of fruit, oak, acid and needs time in the cellar! Complexity of mulberry Salena Estate tannins. 3-5 $10 fruit, chocolaty caramel The Corker South Australia Tawny Finniss River oak and big chunky Port NV HHH Barossa Valley tannins. 5+ $29.99 Good commercial tawny Shiraz 2012 HHH – simple, chocolaty and A well-made crowd The Old Faithful easy drinking. $12 pleaser. Nice integration Top of the Hill of spicy peppery fruit and McLaren Vale Shiraz Brygon Reserve Salena Estate fresh oak. 2010 HHHH Epitome The Corker South 3-5 $10 An older style of shiraz; Margaret River Australia Moscato 2012 HHH Sacred Earth big, full and rich with Shiraz 2009 HHH1/2 Fragrant frangipani- Barossa Valley great colour, lovely nose like bouquet and soft, Shiraz 2012 HHH and excellent flavour Aged shiraz, with fully luscious, aromatic matured nose and long, palate. $12 Fresh, slightly spicy shiraz length. 5+ $50 complex, developed, nose. Soft-balanced oaky Barossa Babe sweet oak/jammy fruit palate, with lively acid Barossa Valley palate. 3-5 $29.99Lloyd Brothers Estate finish. 3-5 $10 Shiraz 2010 HHHHMcLaren Vale Shiraz A classic Aussie shiraz Geoff Merrill Jacko’s2012 HHHH1/2 Fox Gordon with a Christmas McLaren Vale ShirazA massive porty/tannic/ Eight Uncles cake-like nose and big, 2009 HHH1/2alcoholic monster, with Barossa Valley concentrated, ripe fruit/ Stylish and quite freshloads of chocolate, spice Shiraz 2012 HHH sweet vanillin, oak for its age. Slight jammyand pepper all nicely Big, ripe, jammy nose, palate. $45 fruit and sweet oak onintegrated within a very with soft integration of the nose and palate.good tannin structure. fruit, oak, tannin and acid. $19.95 5+ $27 3-5 $28144 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER

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WINING AND DININGFine cuisine is synonymous with the off when dining with one or more guests Also on the lower lobby is La StradaHyatt brand, with a strong focus on at Cafe or Joe’s Oriental Diner. Club at coffee shop with access to Adelaidesourcing fresh, seasonal produce the Hyatt members are also invited to Terrace, offering fresh pastries,and preparing it in an innovative way exclusive events and promotions. sandwiches, cakes, tea and coffee;for guests. and PSB (Plain Street Bar), the ideal In the hotel’s impressive atrium is place for a refreshing beverage or aAt Hyatt Regency Perth, this Conservatory, where guests can tasty bite to eat. With fine crafted localapproach is carried out, not only enjoy a cocktail while taking in the and international beers, Australianfor the large number of events and surrounds. During the weekend, wines and Champagne cocktails,conferences held at the hotel every Conservatory also offers a special guests are able to enjoy dining in aweek, but also in room service and at Afternoon Tea, a popular choice for relaxed environment.the hotel’s five restaurants and bars. birthday celebrations, bridal showers and baby showers, where guests can Over the years, Hyatt Regency PerthAward winning restaurant, Cafe, enjoy champagne, tea, coffee and a has established itself as a hoteloffers guests an interactive dining selection of sweet and savoury treats. that supports the WA wine industry,experience where they are able to having held a number of wine relatedwatch the Chefs at work in the kitchen. The lower lobby of the hotel provides events in the past such as Hyatt more dining options with Joe’s Oriental Wine Week with evenings themed onThe restaurant is also a keen Diner serving up a fusion of South Champagne, Pearls and Oysters orsupporter of Western Australian East Asian flavours all prepared in Pigs, Duck and Pinot. Furthermore,wines, hosting Wine of the Month and the lively open kitchen where guests the hotel has been a major supporterfeaturing a variety of WA wines on the can watch the chefs at work. With a of the Qantas Wine Show for eightbeverage menu. choice of preparation styles such as years, holding both the Top 50 stir-fried, soup based, braised, and Tasting and the Qantas Wine ShowFor a yearly fee guests are able to join steamed, each dish will be cooked to dinner at the hotel.Club at the Hyatt which entitles them to the preference of individual guest.fantastic benefits and up to 50 percent

at Hyatt Regency PerthPlans are already underway for wine which has recently completed the you can simply sink into a comfortableevents in 2014 with the Best of the most extensive refurbishments in its chair with views of the atrium andWest and Wines of South Africa both 23 year history. The hotel’s guest watch the day pass by.scheduled to take place at the hotel, rooms and suites have received newshowcasing some of the best drops furnishings with 42” high definition Hyatt Regency Perth offers a varietyfrom each region. LCD TVs and upgraded amenities. of tailor made weekend packages The refreshed rooftop poolside such as Bonus 99* which givesWine Events at Hyatt surrounds offer guests an ideal place guests $99 worth of credit to use atRegency Perth this Summer to relax and is also an attractive any food and beverage outlet within venue to host events. the hotel.The Wines of South Africa- 1 February 2014 Unique to the hotel is Artbank’s For more information on the other gallery of contemporary Australian packages or to make a reservationBest of the West artwork. Presented on the level one call 131234 or for best rates visit– 7 February 2014 mezzanine, guests are able to view perth.regency.hyatt.com the artwork at leisure.All Tickets $50 *Subject to availability. Terms andFor more information email With five food and beverage outlets to Conditions [email protected] choose from, guests have the option of dining A la Carte or pan-to-plate atReacquaint Yourself with Cafe, relaxing with a drink and a bitHyatt Regency Perth to eat at PSB (Plain Street Bar), trying the tasty South East Asian cuisineThe upcoming wine events will also at Joe’s Oriental Diner, or evenbe an opportunity for guests to afternoon tea in Conservatory wherereacquaint themselves with the hotelPhone: 08 9225 1234 - Email: [email protected] - www.perth.regency.hyatt.com - facebook.com/perth.regency.hyatt

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Peter Lehmann Peter Lehmann Greyrock Marlborough Greyrock Hawke’s BayArt ’n’ Soul Riesling 2013 Portrait Eden Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Pinot Gris 2013A delicate, perfumed and floral Dry Riesling 2012 Aromas of gooseberry, with Notes of lemon and pear onstyle, with a touch of residual Lovely bright aromas of lemon a slightly “sweaty” grassy, the nose, with stone fruit andsweetness on a zesty, tight sherbet, honeysuckle and a herbaceous note. A complex green apple flavours on thepalate. $15 hint of Turkish delight. A full wine, but clean, zesty and crisp, fresh palate. $16 and long palate, with a touch balanced with good length. $16Peter Lehmann Wines Limited of sweetness and bright, juicy, Sileni EstatePh: (08) 8565 9555 luscious fruit. $20 Sileni Estate Ph: +64 6 879 8768E-mail: linda.parbs@ Ph: +64 6 879 8768 E-mail: [email protected] Peter Lehmann Wines Limited E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sileni.co.nzWeb: www.peterlehmannwines.com.au Ph: (08) 8565 9555 Web: www.sileni.co.nz E-mail: linda.parbs@ peterlehmannwines.com Web: www.peterlehmannwines.com.au www.ramcowinegroup.comUntitled-2 1 The W ine & Spirit IN5/9S/2I01D3 E9:R29:48 PM149

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