Winestate Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020

CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS ESTATE CENTENNIAL VINEYARDS SOUTHERN GROWN SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS HIGHLANDS ESTATE GROWN BRUT BRUT TRADITIONELLE NV ROSÉ NV WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Tony Cosgriff Tony Cosgriff COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Aromas of smoky strawberry, citrus, sea spray Light salmon colour with complex aromas of and almond brioche. The elegant palate has great strawberry, cherry, dried fruits, honey, and yeast. texture and mouthfeel, yet is fine and poised. The palate has great poise and focus, with good Ripe strawberry, yellow apple and ripe grapefruit richness and palate weight, and wonderful crisp flavours abound in this approachable style. The natural acidity that flows all the way through crisp natural acidity ensures a long, clean and the clean, savoury finish. This is a very elegant savoury finish. The freshness, complexity and sparkling wine with fantastic line, length, and finesse are beautifully balanced reflecting the 36 cleansing acidity. The freshness, complexity and months on lees. finesse are beautifully balanced reflecting the 36 CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: months on lees. Phone: 02 4861 8722 CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Email: [email protected] Phone: 02 4861 8722 Web: www.centennial.net.au Email: [email protected] Web: www.centennial.net.au Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 51

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ALTERNATIVE WHITE of the year WINNER THE NATIONAL WINE CENTRE TROPHY Artwine In The Groove Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2019 WINEMAKER: Lodestone COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: This delicious dry wine has aromas of citrus notes, nectarine and pineapple with a classic trademark touch of white pepper. The slightly textural palate delivers full mouth fruit of citrus and stone fruit with hints of spice and celery. Match to spicy foods. FOOD SUGGESTIONS: Regarded globally as the best food wine. This wine is a great match to so many foods. Try with spicy foods like Thai and Indian curries, its textural palate works well with both fish and white meat dishes. CELLARING: Gruner Veltliner is a variety that ages well and should develop well for approximately 7 - 10 years. VITICULTURE: 2019 the vines were shoot thinned to 6 shoots per cane, then bunch-thinned after set. Fruit was netted after veraison and picked early morning on 7th March 2019 at approximately 12.5 Baume for a final crop of 2.9 tons per acre. VINIFICATION & MATURATION: Grapes de-stemmed and chilled then gently pressed to tank. Free run and pressings juice kept separate. Pressing juice fined and returned to free run for 48 hours cold settling. Clarified juice racked to stainless steel fermenter and then inoculated with selected yeast culture. The juice was fermented at a controlled temperature until dry. The resulting wine was clarified and fined prior to bottling in June 2019. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: (61) 08 8389 9399 Email: [email protected] Web: www.artwine.com.au LUIGI BORMIOLI GLASS - Intenso Wine 350ml Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 53

W I N E S TAT E - W I N E O F T H E Y E A R AWA R D S F IN AL ISTS ECCENTRIC WINES ADELAIDE HILLS HAND CRAFTED BY GEOFF HARDY GRUNER VELTLINER 2017 ADELAIDE HILLS FIANO 2019 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Joanne Irvine, Shane Harris Wine Wise Consulting, Barossa Valley COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Pale straw hue. The nose offers orange blossom Pale straw. Floral aromas, soft grapefruit citrus and and rock melon with hints of other stone fruit and gentle herbaceousness. light mineral notes. The fruit continues on the Palate is refreshingly crisp with zest and hints of textural palate, which finishes dry and crisp. tropical fruit, finishing with varietal characters of CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: white pepper and lime. Phone: 08 8383 2700 CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Email: [email protected] Phone: 0400 406 290 Web: www.winesbygeoffhardy.com.au Email: [email protected] Web: www.monkeybiz.net.au 54 W I N E S TAT E W ine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020

SYMPHONY HILL WINES GRANITE TAHBILK MUSEUM NAGAMBIE LAKES BELT VERMENTINO 2019 MARSANNE 2013 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Mark Ravenscroft and Ewen Macpherson Alister Purbrick COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Beautiful green hints. Lively aromas of pear, white The Tahbilk Marsanne style wine is un-wooded peach, lime and pink grapefruit with subtle notes and shows primary expression of the fruit. The of crushed rocks and citrus zest. On the palate, it wine exhibits citrus and tropical fruit flavours in the is dry with flavours of grapefruit and citrus, with a lemon/lime spectrum when young, these develop crushed rocky minerality and saltiness. into toasty honeysuckle with bottle age. The palate CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: is crisp and fresh with rich fruit flavour, balanced Phone: 07 4684 1388 acid and is essentially dry. Marsanne has a medium Email: [email protected] term aging potential with these best vintages Web: www.symphonyhill.com.au continuing to develop after 10 years. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 03 5794 2555 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tahbilk.com.au Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 55

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RIESLING of the year WINNER THE TRAVELRITE TROPHY Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2018 WINEMAKER: Justin Ardill COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Translucent straw hues. Lifted floral aromas. Rich palate of refreshing lemon/lime. Crisp acidity on the finish. FOOD SUGGESTIONS: Fresh seafood or Asian cuisine. CELLARING: To 2028 VITICULTURE: Elevated site 350-400m above sea level. Rich red loam over deep limestone. VINIFICATION & MATURATION: 90% free juice run. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: (+61) 08 8843 9013 Email: [email protected] Web: www.reillyswines.com.au LUIGI BORMIOLI GLASS - Atelier Riesling 440ml Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 57

W I N E S TAT E - W I N E O F T H E Y E A R AWA R D S F IN AL ISTS PATRICK OF COONAWARRA JIM BARRY LODGE HILL CLARE VALLEY COONAWARRA AGED RIESLING 2014 RIESLING 2019 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Luke Tocaciu Tom Barry COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Pale straw with a golden hue. Aromas of fresh A bright and vibrant nose with floral notes and hints citrus blossom, lemon butter and a distinctive hint of lemon, lime and spice. of toastiness. The palate is layered with luscious Delicately poised with mouth-watering acidity, this fruit, aged complexity and a wonderful mouthfeel riesling is balanced with citrus and a seductive silky that extends to a crisp finish. line of wet slate and fresh ginger. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: The palate has great presence, with a talc-like Phone: 08 8737 3687 minerality and a persistent finish. Email: [email protected] CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Web: www.patrickofcoonawarra.com Phone: 08 8842 2261 Email: [email protected] Web: www.jimbarry.com 58 W I N E S TAT E W ine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020

ELDREDGE VINEYARDS SPRING GULLY TAYLORS ST ANDREWS CLARE VALLEY CLARE VALLEY RIESLING 2019 RIESLING 2018 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Leigh Eldredge Chad Bowman COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Pale straw with very pale yellow hues. Pale at release St Andrews Riesling has been Lifted nose of tropical fruits with a hint of handled to protect this colour for many years to honeysuckle and lime. come. Up front elegant sweet fruit flavours that continue Hedonistic and tightly focused, this exceptionally through the palate giving good length and a balanced wine displays lemon, lime and a lingering crisp dry finish. seamless spine of natural acidity leading to a finish CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: of extraordinary length. Phone: 0408 890 966 CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Email: [email protected] Phone: 1800 804 295 Web: www.eldredge.com.au Email: [email protected] Web: www.taylorswines.com.au Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 59

The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments and Lakeside Residences Surround yourself with bespojke luxury, with a unique True South, New Zealand flavour and breath-taking Queenstown location. Luxury Accommodation • Award Winning Food and Wine • Unrivalled Lakeside Views The Rees offers a variety of spacious and luxurious accommodation options including 60 Hotel rooms, 90 Apartments and five private, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Lakeside Residences, all with terraces showcasing spectacular views across Lake Wakatipu to the alpine panorama of the Remarkables Mountain range. True South Dining Room is The Rees’ award winning restaurant, headed by Executive Chef Corey Hume. True South is sophisticated, elegant dining and offers mouth-watering monthly menus, with daily tweaks and seasonal changes, to showcase Corey’s signature style. The Rees has developed a private wine cellar, with one of the most comprehensive collections of fine wine in the Southern Hemisphere. Our Bordeau Wine Cellar offers both breadth and depth, combining the fine wines and vintages of France, Italy and Australia with the famous producers of New Zealand. [email protected] • www.therees.co.nz • +64 3 450 1100

SAUVIGNON BLANC of the year WINNER THE REES HOTEL (NZ) TROPHY Yealands Estate Single Block L5 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 WINEMAKER: Natalie Christensen COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Brilliant clear pale lemon with green undertones. Pure, lifted aromas of wild thyme and citrus and mineral notes characterise the nose. The palate is rich and textured, defined by the mineral flavours that give the wine exceptional length. FOOD SUGGESTIONS: Clams, freshly shucked oysters, asparagus dishes, goats cheese salad. CELLARING: Enjoy now, or cellar 2–4 years. VITICULTURE: The 2019 growing season in Marlborough was a hot and dry one. We received small amounts of rain around the end of December, but then no further rain until late February. These rain events had very little impact on soil moisture levels, but helped to replenish our rivers, setting us up nicely to see us through to harvest. Vintage started mid-March and it provided us with incredibly stable weather with fruit that was full of flavour, naturally balanced acidity and lovely weight. Our L5 Sauvignon Blanc parcel was picked at optimal ripeness, showing the intense flavours and aromas that the wine is known for. VINIFICATION & MATURATION: The clean, ripe fruit picked from our L5 Block was de- stemmed, chilled and gently pressed off to settle in a small stainless steel tank for 48 hours. The clear juice was racked off and warmed before being inoculated with yeast selected for achieving pure fruit expression. A long, cool fermentation took place over 21 days. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was racked, stabilised and filtered before bottling. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: (+64) 3 575 7618 Email: [email protected] Web: www.yealands.co.nz LUIGI BORMIOLI GLASS - Vinoteque Wine 400ml Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 61

W I N E S TAT E - W I N E O F T H E Y E A R AWA R D S F IN AL ISTS YEALANDS ESTATE VAVASOUR MARLBOROUGH SINGLE VINEYARD MARLBOROUGH AWATERE VALLEY SAUVIGNON SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019 BLANC 2018 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Natalie Christensen Stu Marfell COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Brilliant clear pale lemon with green undertones. Pale straw in colour. Passionfruit, guava, Shows pure fruit flavours of passionfruit, blackcurrants and elderflower with citrus on the blackcurrant leaf, fresh herbs, layered with bright nose. Vibrant crisp acidity, white peach and fresh citrus notes. The palate is textured and elegant, tropical fruit, textural complexity with a weighty with the distinctive mineral finish that our Single saline finish. Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is renowned for. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: (+64) 21 638 878 Phone: (+64) 3 575 7618 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.vavasour.com Web: www.yealands.co.nz 62 W I N E S TAT E W ine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020

MOUNT RILEY LIMITED RELEASE LOBETHAL ROAD ADELAIDE HILLS MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019 BLANC 2019 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Matt Murphy Dave Neyle/ Michael Sykes COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Pale straw with green hues. A complex and Pale straw in colour. A bright and aromatic nose expressive nose showing passionfruit, grapefruit with tropical and citrus notes, leads to a passionfruit and blackcurrant with undertones of boxwood and lime palate with a well-balanced, clean finish. and citrus pith. A wine of striking fruit purity and CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: concentration with fresh but balanced acidity and Phone: (+61) 8 8389 4595 great length of flavour. Email: [email protected] CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Web: www.lobethalroad.com Phone: (+64) 3 577 9900 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mountriley.co.nz Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 63

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PINOT GRIS/GRIGIO of the year WINNER THE STAMFORD GRAND HOTEL TROPHY Cockfighter's Ghost Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2017 WINEMAKER: Xanthe Hatcher – Agnew Wines COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Pale green colour. Lifted aromas of pears and white peach with hints of honeysuckle. The palate has powerful stonefruit and pear juice flavours along with a textured mouthfeel. Citrus acidity balances the palate, giving it a fresh finish. FOOD SUGGESTIONS: Pair with pan fried salmon, roast chicken or pork. CELLARING: Enjoy now. VITICULTURE: The 2017 vintage began with above average rainfall in winter and spring which set the vines up very well. Bud burst was on time, but conditions were very cool for the first part of spring. The summer rains stopped in mid-January and it was very dry for the rest of the summer with only a few millimetres of rain meaning that disease pressure was low. The days were mild with a lot of cool nights which delayed ripening on all varieties. This longer hang-time resulted in excellent conditions for flavour and aroma development. VINIFICATION & MATURATION: The grapes for this wine were selected from a single vineyard site in the cool climate region of Balhannah in the Adelaide Hills. The fruit was harvested and whole bunch pressed to tank where it was allowed to cold settle overnight. The clean juice was racked and then fermented with an aromatic yeast strain at cool temperatures in stainless steel to retain freshness and enhance varietal character. A small portion was fermented in older french oak barriques to add texture and complexity. The wine blended, lightly fined, filtered and bottled under screw cap. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 02 4993 3666 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cockfightersghost.com.au/product/single- vineyard-pinotgris-2017 LUIGI BORMIOLI GLASS - Intenso Wine 450ml Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 65

W I N E S TAT E - W I N E O F T H E Y E A R AWA R D S F IN AL ISTS CERES SWANSONG BANNOCKBURN ESK VALLEY HAWKES BAY CENTRAL OTAGO PINOT GRIS 2018 PINOT GRIS 2019 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Matt Dicey Gordon Russell COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Aromatic pinot gris with freshly-baked bread, Pale youthful green with very pure varietal notes stewed apple, clove, spice and nashi pear flavours. on the nose. Red apple, pear, and banana notes A weighty, textural wine, with a hint of heat and predominate with an underlying note of peach. The hardness from alcohol (14.5%) and fruity acidity palate is textural and finishes dry. giving a drying finish. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: +64 6 879 7602 Phone: +64 27 445 0602 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.eskvalley.co.nz Web: www.cereswines.co.nz 66 W I N E S TAT E W ine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020

AMADIO SINGLE VINEYARD ADELAIDE TE HENGA MARLBOROUGH HILLS PINOT GRIGIO 2018 PINOT GRIS 2017 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Danniel Amadio Adam Hazeldine – Babich Wines Ltd COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Nashi Pear, candied orange skin, subtle apricot The lifted aromas of spice, pear and orange with a yellow-pink/onion–skin tinged colour. blossom greet the taster. The palate is luscious, Subtle green apple, touches of pear & honey dew with glazed pears and a creamy lees complexity melon. Stainless steel maturation gives pristine fruit with a moderate acidity that balances the wine expression gained by cool climate temperature and retains a degree of freshness. This wine has ferment. a lengthy palate with creaminess and a pleasing CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: minerality that lingers, rounding off a superb wine. Phone: 08 8365 5988 CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Email: [email protected] Phone: +64 9 833 7859 Web: www.amadiowines.com Email: www.tehengawines.com/contact-us/ Web: www.tehengawines.com Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 67

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SEMILLON of the year WINNER THE LUIGI BORMIOLI TROPHY Coolangatta Estate Shoalhaven Coast Semillon 2009 WINEMAKER: Andrew Spinaze COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Gold in colour with a touch of green with lifted floral & mineral aromas. A big soft citrus palate with classic developed semillon characters beginning to show. Good fruit length & a crisp lime acid finish. FOOD SUGGESTIONS: Seafood & Thai. CELLARING: To at least 2022. VITICULTURE: Grown in sandy loam from the two younger semillon vineyards (2 & 4 years old) at Coolangatta Estate near Berry on the NSW South Coast, to a Smart Dyson Trellis. Vines are irrigated throughout the year, shoot & bunch thinned. Fruit was in great condition at harvest as a result of an excellent 2009 vintage. VINIFICATION & MATURATION: Hand picked on the morning of 4th March 2009 and transported to Tyrrells Winery. The fruit was lightly pressed, juice centrifuged and then fermented using natural yeast. It was then racked from ferment to finings and left to settle for several weeks before course filtration. The wine was finished with fine filtration and bottled in late May 2009. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: (+61) 2 4448 7131 Email: [email protected] Web: www.coolangattaestate.com.au LUIGI BORMIOLI GLASS - Palace Wine 570ml Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 69

W I N E S TAT E - W I N E O F T H E Y E A R AWA R D S F IN AL ISTS COOLANGATTA ESTATE MCGUIGAN BIN 9000 HUNTER VALLEY WOLLSTONECRAFT SHOALHAVEN SEMILLON 2013 COAST SEMILLON 2011 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Andrew Spinaze Peter Hall COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Medium to full yellow colour showing some age. Pale yellow green. Delicate lifted floral aromas with Complex toast, dry biscuit and vanilla aromas, a touch of citrus and straw. Light to medium bodied, the palate is rich and full. Lovely flavour and the youthful with a distinct lime juice. Character and acidity is soft. balanced acidity. Persistent. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: (+61) 2 44487131 Phone: 02 4998 4111 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.coolangattaestate.com.au Web: www.mcguiganwines.com.au 70 W I N E S TAT E W ine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020

COOLANGATTA ESTATE POKOLBIN ESTATE PHIL SWANNELL WOLLSTONECRAFT SHOALHAVEN HUNTER VALLEY SEMILLON 2009 COAST SEMILLON 2009 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Andrew Spinaze Andrew Thomas COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Glowing gold with a touch of green with lifted floral Pale gold colour with a green tinge. and citrus aromas. Toastiness is beginning to Aromas of fresh lemon blossom/mineral backdrop, develop with a mineral, lemon fruit palate, followed laced with honeysuckle while developing toasty/ by a long crisp acid finish. butterscotch nuances. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: The palate has retained fine acidity with a finish Phone: (+61) 2 44487131 that is still beautifully balanced. Email: [email protected] This wine will continue to age for a number years. Web: www.coolangattaestate.com.au CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 02 4998 7524 Email: [email protected] Web: www.pokolbinestate.com.au Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 71

COP166663 A helping hand in crafting fine wines In the modern, dynamic wine industry the hand crafting of great wines is often overlooked. Whilst only 2% of the world’s wines are made using new oak barrels, a high proportion of the ‘great wines’ of the world are handcrafted in them. For almost two centuries the cooperages of the Tonnellerie François Frères Group have been producing barrels for these wines. The TFF Group has evolved from humble beginnings to now having its brands internationally recognised throughout the wine world. Through its Demptos Research Centre at the University of Bordeaux, it has over the last 20 years quantified the science to explain why new oak barrels provide that added dimension to allow very good fruit to realise its full potential. Classic Oak, on behalf of the TFF Group, is proud to lend a helping hand to the premium programs of many Australian and New Zealand producers. Australia: (02) 9479 4700 New Zealand: 021 500 607 [email protected] 04 472 6050 www.classicoakproducts.com [email protected]

CHARDONNAY of the year WINNER THE CLASSIC OAK TROPHY Villa Maria Reserve Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2018 WINEMAKER: Nick Picone COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: In its youth, this concentrated wine is pale in the glass and displays captivating aromas of white fleshed stone fruit, freshly baked brioche, struck match and hazelnuts. Barrel fermentation influences meld with flint characters and acidity on the palate, forming a marriage of style and length. FOOD SUGGESTIONS: Scallops, grilled lobster tail with garlic butter, white meats and cheese. CELLARING: 3-8 years from vintage. VITICULTURE: Vineyards: 54% Lyons, 25% Keltern, 21% Waikahu Vineyard Yield: 5.2- 8.3T/Ha. Clonal Selection: 37% CL15, 29% CL548, 24% Mendoza, 9% CL95. The Lyons Vineyard is located in close proximity to Gimblett Road. Young low yielding plants in alluvial silt loams add depth of flavour to the blend. Located on the easterly plateau of Maraekakaho, the fruit from the prestigious Keltern site is grown on mature vines in sandy loam over red stained metals. VINIFICATION & MATURATION: Hand harvested on different dates the various clones and sites provided an exciting array of blending options. Whole bunch: 100% Fermentation: 75% natural 'wild' 25% Inoculated Ferm vessel: 100% oak Barrique New barrel: 34% Barrel type: 100% French, tight-grain, M+ toast Maturation: 10 months Malolactic: 50% approx. Battonage: Weekly for 8 months Filtration: Sterile Bell House off finings Bottled: 28th March 2019 CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: (+64) 9 255 0660 Email: [email protected] Web: www.villamaria.co.nz LUIGI BORMIOLI GLASS - IL Merav Chardonay 450ml Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 73

W I N E S TAT E - W I N E O F T H E Y E A R AWA R D S F IN AL ISTS ROBERT STEIN RESERVE MUDGEE VILLA MARIA RESERVE HAWKES BAY CHARDONNAY 2017 CHARDONNAY 2017 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Jacob Stein and Lisa Bray Nick Picone COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Light Straw in colour with green hue. Lovely lifted In its youth, this concentrated wine is pale in the aromas of fresh stonefruit, ginger and red apple. glass and displays aromas of white fleshed stone The palate is rich with peaches and cream, fruit, flowers, biscuit and hazelnut. Intricate barrel hazelnut and a buttery texture with lovely natural fermentation influences meld with stone fruit and acidity providing nice length of flavour. acidity on the palate, forming a marriage of style CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: and length. Phone: 02 6373 3991 CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Email: [email protected] Phone: +64 9 255 0660 Web: www.robertstein.com.au Email: [email protected] Web: www.villamaria.co.nz 74 W I N E S TAT E W ine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020

MCGUIGAN PERSONAL RESERVE TEMPUS TWO PEWTER POPPY'S HUNTER RIDGE VINEYARD HUNTER BLOCK HUNTER VALLEY VALLEY CHARDONNAY 2018 CHARDONNAY 2017 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Peter Hall Andrew Duff COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Pale Yellow in colour. Lifted floral, marmalade/ Bright straw with soft yellow hue. Flinty grapefruit, orange peel aromatics almost Burgundian in style. white peach and lemonade layer under flint-like Light French oak influence. Full bodied with some gunpowder and \"funk\" with hints of toasty spice alcohol sweetness. Good extract and fresh and from its short time in oak. Complex flavours of bright acidity and excellent balance. Some fine peach, grapefruit and a truly captivating fresh grained tannin reflecting the season lemonade nuance intertwine with a palate that CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: is vibrant and rich, showing tight acidity and a Phone: 02 4998 4111 creamy texture. Email: [email protected] CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Web: www.mcguiganwines.com.au Phone: 02 4993 3999 Email: [email protected] Web: www.www.tempustwo.com.au Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 75



ROSÉ of the year WINNER THE STUDIO LABELS TROPHY Allandale Wines Classic Dry Hilltops Grenache Shiraz Rosé 2018 WINEMAKER: Bill Sneddon & Alex Woods COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: An elegant wine made in the Provence style of South East France. Strawberries & cream dominate the nose with fresh red fruit and a light spritz on the palate, finishing in a dryer style. FOOD SUGGESTIONS: Antipasto platters or spicy Thai food. CELLARING: Drink now. VITICULTURE: A blend of grenache, shiraz and mourvèdre from the cool climate region of Hilltops, N.S.W. VINIFICATION & MATURATION: Cold fermented in stainless steel using a specially selected yeast. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 02 4990 4526 Email: [email protected] Web: www.allandalewinery.com.au LUIGI BORMIOLI GLASS - Magnifico Wine 460ml Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 77

W I N E S TAT E - W I N E O F T H E Y E A R AWA R D S F IN AL ISTS KOONARA WINES EMILY MAY MURRAY STREET WHITE LABEL LIMESTONE COAST SANGIOVESE BAROSSA VALLEY ROSÉ 2018 ROSÉ 2019 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Peter Douglas Murray Street Vineyards Winemaking Team COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Translucent pale pastille pink, it has a delicate rose Jumping out of the glass and immediately petal, raspberry and musk stick notes. High natural appealing; this dry grenache rosé displays notes acid meant just 2gm of sugar was left in there to of freshly picked strawberry and raspberry, balance out the palate. underpinned by rose petal and jasmine. Red CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: apple skin, rhubarb and nectarine coat the palate, Phone: 08 8737 3222 all leading to a crisp and fresh strawberry-like Email: [email protected] mouthfeel. Web: www.koonara.com CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 08 8562 8373 Email: [email protected] Web: www.murraystreet.com.au 78 W I N E S TAT E W ine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020

NEPENTHE WINEMAKERS SELECT PETE'S PURE EUSTON ROSÉ 2018 ADELAIDE HILLS TEMPRANILLO ROSÉ 2018 WINEMAKER: Scott Rawlinson WINEMAKER: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: James Evers Light pink rose in colour. The nose is spicy, plumy COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: and earthy with an uncomplicated sweet varietal Pale pink/salmon. Lifted notes of strawberry fruit palate. and Turkish delight. This dry wine has flavours A pretty dolly pink wine with fresh estery strawberry of strawberries and raspberries with a slight and rose petal fragrances and a lovely fresh, clean savoury edge coming through. The wine has a and dry palate with a great strawberry/cherry long zesty finish. flavour profile. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 08 8398 8899 Phone: 08 8339 7883 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.nepenthe.com.au Web: www.petespure.com.au Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 79

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ALTERNATIVE RED of the year WINNER THE SMEG TROPHY Z Wine Roman Old Vine Barossa Valley GSM 2018 WINEMAKER: Janelle Badrice (Zerk) COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: The colour is dark cherry with youthful hues. The 2018 Z WINE [ROMAN] Old Vine GSM (Grenache Shiraz Mataro) is a beautifully refined Barossa blend that is vibrant and approachable, while still delivering impressive depth and length of flavour. The bouquet is attractive displaying spice, mulberry and boysenberry. The palate is medium-bodied with even tannins that are soft but present – a beautifully balanced blend with a subtle savoury/gamey component building delightful complexity. FOOD SUGGESTIONS: GSM is an incredibly versatile food wine which pairs nicely with charred meats and game such as duck and venison as well as mushrooms and hard cheeses. It is always a favourite with pizza too. CELLARING: Ideal for enjoying in the short to medium-term, this benchmark blend offers exceptional value and understated cellaring potential up to 25 years. The wine is bottled under screw cap. VITICULTURE: The 2018 Z WINE [ROMAN] Old Vine GSM (Grenache Shiraz Mataro) is a blend made from approximately 95 year old bush vine grenache as the base and blended with 65 year old shiraz and 145 year old mataro. The old vines sourced to make this wine give it an unrivalled pedigree, boasting some of the best grape growing sites across the Barossa Valley. The fruit is all hand-picked. VINIFICATION & MATURATION: Grenache 45%, Shiraz 37%, Mataro 18%. The fruit is hand-picked and approximately 10% whole bunches are incorporated in open concrete fermenters. Only seasoned oak is employed for 12 months maturation. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 0422 802 220 Email: [email protected] Web: www.zwine.com.au LUIGI BORMIOLI GLASS - Doc Wine 510ml Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 81

W I N E S TAT E - W I N E O F T H E Y E A R AWA R D S F IN AL ISTS KALLESKE BUCKBOARD BAROSSA CIRAMI ESTATE SOUTH AUSTRALIA VALLEY DURIF 2018 SAPERAVI 2018 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Troy Kalleske Eric Semmler COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Inky indigo-black in colour. Leaping from the glass Concentrated ruby hue with beetroot purple tints. are immense aromatics indicating a hefty wine Intense roasted beetroot aromas, with floral rose, awaits. It is so inviting with flavours of blackberry, rich red berry and fresh green leafy, minty perfume chocolate pudding, dark plum, sweet spices and overlaid with dark chocolate and molasses notes. cola. The palate is rich and full-bodied. It is dark and Black pepper, sour cherry, bright red berry jube ripe with colossal flavour. Black fruits opens up to flavours are supported by deep cocoa and fresh subtle and slightly toasty oak complexity adding a tobacco notes. The palate is intensely savoury further dimension. Tannins are powerful but beautifully and umami, with rare beef and miso richness integrated and perfectly offset the sweet fruits adding balanced by long, peppery tannins with an structure and clarity. Big, powerful and mouth-filling extended firm finish. this is a very generous wine with solid concentration CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: and a very long finish. Buckboard is a compelling and Phone: 08 8583 5366 seductive Barossa durif that can be enjoyed now or Email: [email protected] over the next decade. Web: www.ciramiestate.com.au CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 08 8563 4000 Email: [email protected] Web: www.kalleske.com 82 W I N E S TAT E W ine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020

Z WINE RUSTICA BAROSSA VALLEY VINOS FOR CHINOS CLARE VALLEY GRENACHE 2019 MALBEC 2018 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Janelle Badrice (Zerk) Matthew Reimann COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: The colour has excellent clarity with crimson- Deep vibrant red, lifted red and blue fruits, velvet purple hues. The 2019 Z WINE [RUSTICA] smooth tannins on palate with red and blue Barossa Valley Grenache bouquet is pretty with fruits. Long gentle tannins supporting a long lifted spice and perfume. Red cherry spices and flavoursome finish. musk are at the forefront. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: The mouthfeel is silky and fleshy and delivers Web: www.danmurphys.com.au many layers of flavour despite the elegant light to Phone: 1300 723 388 (Dan Murphy's) medium body. The juicy strawberry and cranberry Web: www.bws.com.au characteristics carry the musk, violets and spice Phone: 1300 138 297 (BWS) on the highly drinkable palate. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 0422 802 220 Email: [email protected] Web: www.zwine.com.au Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 83

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PINOT NOIR of the year WINNER THE INTERPACK TROPHY Rob Dolan Signature Series Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2017 WINEMAKER: Rob Dolan, Adrian Santolin, Tim Holmes COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Plum red in colour with purple hues. Aroma of black cherry, blueberry and five spice. A supple palate with berry fruits, gentle tannins and bright acidity giving a structured lingering finish. FOOD SUGGESTIONS: Serve with grilled Muscovy duck with sour cherries. CELLARING: Drink now till 2025. VITICULTURE: MV6 Pinot Noir clone sourced from two separate low yielding vineyards in the Upper Yarra. Handpicked on the 15th and 18th of March 2017. VINIFICATION & MATURATION: 20% whole bunch/80% whole berries cold soaked for 4 days before wild fermentation in open pot fermenters. Hand plunged twice daily. Pressed to French oak barrels, 40% new for 10 months. MLF in oak. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: (+61) 3 9876 5885 Email: [email protected] Web: www.robdolanwines.com.au LUIGI BORMIOLI GLASS - Atelier Stemless Pinot 590ml Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 85

W I N E S TAT E - W I N E O F T H E Y E A R AWA R D S F IN AL ISTS BALLEWINDI VINEYARD HOME HILL ESTATE HUON VALLEY MORNINGTON PENINSULA TASMANIA PINOT NOIR 2018 PINOT NOIR 2018 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Glen Hayley Gilli & Paul Lipscombe COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Bright red in colour. Raspberry, red cherry, hint Cherry and spice on the nose, with savoury of oak spice on the nose. Red and black fruits on notes of charcuterie underneath. Lively yet the palate, good length and intensity. generous palate of red cherries, along with earthy CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: complexity and dense supple tannins. Phone: 03 5989 4444 CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Email: [email protected] Phone: 03 6258 1120 Website: www.portphillipestate.com.au Email: [email protected] Web: www.homehillwines.com.au 86 W I N E S TAT E W ine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020

HOME HILL KELLY'S RESERVE HUON COOKS LOT ICONIQUE BARRIQUE VALLEY TASMANIA PINOT NOIR 2018 ORANGE PINOT NOIR 2016 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Gilli & Paul Lipscombe Duncan Cook & Chris Derrez COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Cherries and red fruits over spice and herbal tea Aromatic dark cherries, raspberries and spice notes give a brooding complexity to this wine. A and forest floor notes follow through to a delicate generous-fruited palate backed with fine tannins, but well-structured pinot with toasted French oak tension and length. adding complexity and length to the palate. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 03 6258 1120 Phone: (+61) 2 9550 3228 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.homehillwines.com.au Web: www.cookslot.com.au Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 87

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MERLOT of the year WINNER THE VINTEC TROPHY Mount Avoca Estate Pyrenees Merlot 2018 WINEMAKER: David Darlow COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Dark ruby red of good intensity with a purple cherry colour cling and slow legs on the swirl. Clean and complex developed aromas of blueberry and plum, sweet fig and a subtle menthol nuance. Clean developing full-bodied flavours of fresh blackberry and warm toasty damson jam. A soft tannin impression across the palate gives way to a satisfying length of cherry toast and sweet coffee bean on the finish. FOOD SUGGESTIONS: Any roasted faire. CELLARING: 2026. VITICULTURE: The fruit is harvested from two separate clones of mature merlot vines in section A & D situated at opposite ends of the estate vineyard. Spur pruned. A peculiar seasonal event occurs as local Cockatoos inadvertently improve grape quality by trimming bunches after veraison. This practice is not encouraged on the other estate grown varieties! VINIFICATION & MATURATION: Traditional open vat vinification techniques applied with minimal intervention to preserve its regional identity. Wine aged for 9 months in 50% new French oak. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 03 5465 3282 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mountavoca.com LUIGI BORMIOLI GLASS - Atelier Merlot 700ml Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 89

W I N E S TAT E - W I N E O F T H E Y E A R AWA R D S F IN AL ISTS BIRD IN HAND ADELAIDE HILLS LECONFIELD COONAWARRA MERLOT 2017 MERLOT 2018 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Dylan Lee and Kym Milne MW Paul Gordon and Greg Foster COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Good colour, medium density ruby/red. Full bright dark ruby red in colour. Aroma and flavour of distinctive regional characters Bouquet of ripe, fragrant nose showing cinnamon – plum, black olive and tobacco leaf with a touch and cloves overlaying cherry fruit. of nutmeg and aniseed. This is a flavoursome merlot with a full flavour of Medium bodied and structured, with a fleshy mid ripe plums and round, long tannins that provide palate and a slight gravelly tannin profile. persistence and length. It retains elegance and CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: finesse. Phone: (+61) 8 8189 0820 CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Email: [email protected] Phone: 08 8323 8830 Web: www.birdinhand.com.au Email: [email protected] Web: www.leconfieldwines.com 90 W I N E S TAT E W ine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020

TAYLORS CLARE VALLEY MERLOT 2018 WINEMAKER: Adam Eggins COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Rich red with a youthful dark hue. Ripe berry, rich fruitcake flavours and soft, velvety tannins. French and American oak impart dark chocolate, coffee bean and vanilla characters. A generous mouth filling merlot which has aromatic nuances of cabernet sauvignon but a velvet-like palate similar to shiraz. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 1800 804 295 Email: [email protected] Web: www.taylorswines.com.au Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 91

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CABERNET SAUVIGNON of the year WINNER THE HAMBURG SÜD TROPHY Angas & Bremer Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 WINEMAKER: Peter Pollard COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: A deep red plum with a magenta hue, this wine has lifted aromas of chocolate, cassis and dark cherries with undertones of mint. The palate displays luscious flavours of ripe plum, blackberry and liquorice that finishes with smooth tannins and superb length. FOOD SUGGESTIONS: The bold flavours and rich tannins pair perfectly with marinated ribeye steak or lamb backstrap and mint sauce. CELLARING: It drinks beautifully now and will reward patient cellaring over the next decade. VITICULTURE: A warm, dry spring provided excellent initial growing conditions, with timely rainfall events aiding vine development and growth. The season then benefited from the cooling afternoon breezes in the warmer months, keeping overnight temperatures down; enabling steady fruit ripening and vibrant flavour development. The fruit is sourced from a single vineyard from Langhorne Creek, with the block nestled on the banks of the Bremer River. The vineyard is well established and has minimal inputs. The soil profile is black, silty clay with drip irrigation used as required. The vines are grown on a single cordon, with the sprawling canopy allowing dappled sunlight to enter the fruit zone. VINIFICATION & MATURATION: The fruit was crushed with rollers out to maintain some whole berries and then cold soaked for a few days. Fermented over a ten-day period, a gentle pump over regime was employed through-out, with fermentation temperature maintained between 24 to 26 degrees. Pressed to tank before maturing in a combination of new and seasoned French and American oak hogsheads for approximately 16 months. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 04 3274 1071 Email: [email protected] Web: www.angasandbremer.com.au LUIGI BORMIOLI GLASS - IL Merav Red Wine 700ml Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 93

W I N E S TAT E - W I N E O F T H E Y E A R AWA R D S F IN AL ISTS D'ARENBERG THE HIGH TRELLIS GROUNDED CRU INC MCLAREN VALE MCLAREN VALE CABERNET CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 SAUVIGNON 2016 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Chester Osborn Geoff Thompson COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: This wine has a pretty nose, with lifted cassis and In the glass this cabernet sauvignon has an blueberry aromas. The palate is medium bodied inky depth of colour. The nose offers blackberry, and fresh, showing mulberry, black cherry and cassis, and black olive notes with just a hint of sage. There's nice fruit intensity, with vibrant capsicum. The palate exudes these dark fruit acidity and plenty of spice. The finish is long and characters, with spicy toasty oak supporting the mouth-watering. intense fruit. The depth and intensity of this wine CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: is complemented by the balance and elegance in Phone: 08 8329 4888 this seriously concentrated cabernet sauvignon. Email: [email protected] The provenance of the old vines at our Ingoldby Web: www.darenberg.com.au Vineyard are truly present in this beautiful example of McLaren Vale cabernet. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: (+61) 438 897 738 Email: [email protected] Web: www.groundedcru.com.au 94 W I N E S TAT E W ine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020

REILLYS RCV THE DANCER CLARE ARTWINE THE GOOD LIFE SINGLE VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 VINEYARD CLARE VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Justin Ardill Wine Wise COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: This is a full bodied wine showing layers of rich Rich dark plum in colour. Aromas of blackberries, dark berry fruits with hints of dark chocolate and prune, red berries with just a hint of eucalypt. mint. The wine displays well integrated oak and The palate continues with lush berries and a hint smooth, silky mouth feel with long lingering finish. of dark chocolate and cassis. A long palate with CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: generosity of flavour. Phone: (+61) 08 8843 9013 CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Email: [email protected] Phone: (+61) 08 8389 9399 Web: www.reillyswines.com.au Email: [email protected] Web: www.artwine.com.au Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 95

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AUS SHIRAZ/SYRAH of the year WINNER THE WINE WORKS TROPHY Z Wine Poole Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 WINEMAKER: Janelle Badrice (Zerk) COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: The colour is dark ruby red with youthful hues. The 2016 Z WINE [POOLE] Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz exudes inviting and brooding layers of plum, blackberry, cherry, rhubarb pie and subtle pepper spice with intermingled floral violets on the bouquet. On the palate it is luscious and velvety with wild forest fruits, balancing oak and perfect tannin structure. It is a striking Barossa Valley shiraz that delivers impressive depth and length of flavour with a refined power and ticks all of the boxes. FOOD SUGGESTIONS: Shiraz is enhanced when paired with charry barbequed meats and vegetables, but is also a perfect pairing for hard cheeses, such as good aged parmesan or gouda. CELLARING: Drinking beautifully as a bold wine now, but you will be rewarded with patience (30-40 years cellaring). The wine is bottled under natural cork. VITICULTURE: The 2016 Z WINE [POOLE] Old Vine Shiraz is made from approximately 65 year old vines. It is part of the Z WINE ‘Single Vineyard Series’. The low yielding vines produce great intensity especially in dry years like 2016 when yields were down 50%, resulting in some of the best concentration and depth of flavour we’ve seen for shiraz in the past decade. VINIFICATION & MATURATION: The fruit is hand-picked and basket pressed. The wine is matured in oak for 20 months. New French oak makes up 60% of the blend. A very small blend with only 1128 bottles made. 14.5% Alc v/v. CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 0422 802 220 Email: [email protected] Web: www.zwine.com.au LUIGI BORMIOLI GLASS - Supremo Bordeaux 550ml Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 97

W I N E S TAT E - W I N E O F T H E Y E A R AWA R D S F IN AL ISTS TENAFEATE CREEK JUDGEMENT ONE MOUNT AVOCA ESTATE OLD VINE TREE HILL SHIRAZ 2016 PYRENEES SHIRAZ 2017 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Michael Costa David Darlow COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: A striking impenetrable black core intensity, with Dark ruby red of good intensity with a defined a bright purple rim. amethyst purple rim. Amazing complex aromas of blackcurrants, violets, Clean pronounced aromas of intense dark cherry, five-spice and earth. violets and roasted coffee bean with underlying Finely structured with layers of dark fruits, spicy cedar toast nuances. chocolate, coffee and cinnamon spice. Clean full-bodied flavours of bright, almost CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: fluorescent raspberry pepper and ripe dark cherry Phone: 08 8280 7715 cloaked by soft brittle tannins. A satisfyingly long Email: [email protected] finish of toasty blackberry and soft black pepper. Web: www.tcw.com.au CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Phone: 03 5465 3282 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mountavoca.com 98 W I N E S TAT E W ine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020

KRONDORF SYMMETRY BAROSSA JIM BARRY LODGE HILL CLARE VALLEY VALLEY SHIRAZ 2016 SHIRAZ 2016 WINEMAKER: WINEMAKER: Richard Quodling Tom Barry COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: COLOUR, BOUQUET, PALATE: Intense deep ruby with purple tints. This wine is a deep red with a bright magenta hue. Rich plum with mocha/chocolate, toasty vanillin Vibrant aromatics of red and black berry fruits, a oak and spice. lift of violet florals, clove spice and mixed garden Round, and soft with spice, coffee chocolate and herbs. The palate is dominated by a lively burst of blackberry. Velvety tannins on the finish. berry fruits, which are well framed by fine, powdery CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: tannins. Juicy plum and blackberry flavours persist Phone: 1800 500 260 through the finish, with sweet spice to close. Email: [email protected] CONSUMER CONTACT DETAILS: Web: www.cellarmasters.com.au Phone: 08 8842 2261 Email: [email protected] Web: www.jimbarry.com Wine of the Year Awards Annual Edition 2020 W I N E S TAT E 99