Winestate Magazine July August 2018

What’s been one of your biggest “wins”at the winery? Vintage 2005 - this has to be the highlightof my vigneron career, so far! This vintage,2018, I think will go very close to, or maybeeven eclipse 2005 - only time will tell. Everyblock and variety in ’05 was awesome, noexceptions. It was marked with the firstrelease of a Reserve Pinot Noir and ReserveChardonnay from Bream Creek. We’vereleased very few Reserve wines over the25+ years - they have to earn their stripes!2020 will mark your 30th year withBream Creek. Any goals leading to thatmilestone? By that time I want to have renovated moreof the trellis system and planted a bit morepinot noir. But when that time comes, what Iwould really like to do is to mark the occasionby gathering together those friends andcolleagues that have walked this journeywith me, and to sit at the top of the vineyard,overlooking Marion Bay and Maria Island,and share some of the wines we’ve producedover the years - and just relax a little while!Has the Tasmanian wine industry evolved Where do you see the best opportunities What are you loving in the Bream Creekinto all you’d envisaged for it? for the state moving forward? Vineyard stable right now? In many ways yes, except I underestimated In the production of premium wines ofthe effects of climate change and the varieties and styles best suited to our I’m a great fan of really cool-climateenormous interest Tasmanian viticulture latitude - principally sparkling, riesling,would attract from so many of the larger chardonnay and pinot noir. I don’t see riesling. I love its versatility, such anwine producers from “the mainland”. I feel Tasmania becoming a “bulk”, lower valuethat, for once, Tassie is in the right place at grape or wine production region. We have an expressive variety and so well-suited to thethe right time - especially with regards to the enormous amount of work to do in managingAustralian wine industry. our wine presentation and marketing to get cuisine of today - seafood, Asian, Thai and the message out that Tassie can, and is,What unique challenges face Tasmanian producing some stunning world class wines. similar. Sadly, we seem to be forever waitingwineries in the next few years? What keeps your passion for the wine for the “riesling revolution” - it’s always next With our many smaller blocks and often industry alive?steep and confining terrain, controlling costs year! Our chardonnays are also so pristine,and adopting more efficient production It’s really the constant roll of the seasons!techniques will be paramount. We’ll need Each season is unique, every vintage has its with great line and length, and are superbmore winery capacity and similarly to share challenges, but also its shining lights! I lovemore of the higher capital cost items - the challenge of working with and learning with food. But at the moment it’s our 2014mechanical pruners, maybe by having more from what each season throws at us, bothcontractors who could justify these more good and not so good! Vineyard life is never Pinot Noir - spices, dark cherry, flavourexpensive machines to lift our efficiency. boring, lots of challenges out there! intensity, quite full bodied - it’s received some great reviews! July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 51

wine investment & collectingAUCTION DATES Aruecptioonrts wines such as Penfolds Grange, Bin 707, Rockford Basket Press, Henschke MW WINES MW WINES Hill of Grace, Mount Mary Quintet and July 11 - 18 (MARCH & APRIL 2018 AUCTION Giaconda Chardonnay, among others, (submissions close July 7) REPORT, BY ANTHONY CAPUTI) achieved significantly higher final August 8 - 15 MW Wines continued to see strong results hammer prices above their reserves. Old (submissions close August 4) in the secondary market for the first few world gems from Bordeaux, Burgundy, September 5 - 12 months of 2018, receiving much positive Champagne and Barolo continued to (submissions close September 1) feedback from vendors delighted at their excite our buyers as well. results as final hammer prices continued to MW WINES exceed estimates. It should also be noted Penfolds Grange and Bin 707 maintain Visit www.mwwines.com.au/shop that clearance rates are on the increase, their claims on the number one and two for the latest auction dates and approximately 70 per cent; a sure sign spots in the secondary market. information. buyer’s insatiable appetite for aged fine wines continues. While the catalogues Taking a look at Penfolds Bin 707, all LANGTON’S were slightly smaller for March and April vintages from the early 1990s through to Auctions close at 9pm every Tuesday, than previously, a healthy $685,000 in current vintages are continuing to exceed Thursday and Sunday. Browse and bid sales was spread over the two auctions. estimates in the vicinity of 10-15 per cent. in Unreserved, Finest & Rare, Single More than 60 lots of Bin 707 were offered Vendor and more. Visit langtons.com.au. More than $380,000 worth of wine for sale over March and April and a 100 changed hands in March, at the per cent clearance rate was achieved, STERLING WINE clearance rate of 70 per cent. This was with the most notable sales being the Live on-line auctions run every considerably higher than the mid 60s per 1998 selling for $460, 1999 for $449, the two weeks, back-to-back, finishing cent clearance rates from January and 2002 and 2004 achieving final hammer Wednesday evening. February. This trend continued in April prices of $483, the 2005 reaching $471, with more than $303,000 worth of wine while the incredibly scarce 2015 vintage (All dates subject to change without notice). sold at a clearance rate of 70 per cent. also achieved a final hammer price of $483. There appears no end in sight Despite the catalogues being less hefty in the chase for Penfolds Grange from than the behemoths of 2017, the quality all vintages, even for ullaged bottles. of wine being brought in by our vendors Imperfect bottles of 1990 sold for $667, tempted many of our buyers to dig deep while a bottle of the legendary 1971 sold into their pockets. Iconic Australian for $828, even though it had significant ullage and label damage. Grange from the mid-1990s performed exceptionally well over the two auctions, the 1994 and the sensational 1996 leading the charge with hammer prices of $598 and $621 respectively. Strong results were seen with other Australian iconic wines, namely Henschke Hill of Grace. The 1994,’96 and ’98 vintages all showed strongly, with corresponding final hammer prices of $598, $621 and $690. Rockford Basket Press continues to shine, with the highly sought after 1998 vintage selling for $178, the 2004 peaking at $166, a fantastic $172 being achieved by the 2012 vintage, while the 2014 vintage reached $155. These hammer prices were all significantly higher than our estimates. Where will it end? Stay tuned to future editions to find out! Another iconic Australian wine we haven’t spoken of much lately is Mount Mary Quintet, and some excellent results52 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

wine investment & collectingwere seen in March and April. Bottles of We were fortunate enough to see some masterclasses. Steve Flamsteed, of Giant2004 achieved $155, the hammer came great champagne enter our doors through Steps, and Benjamin Leroux provideddown on the 2005 at $155, while the 2006 this period. The highlight was easily the some wonderful insights into their passionpeaked at $161. two unopened cases of 1990 Salon and for producing outstanding wines. Our $966 was a worthy final hammer price. free tastings offer fantastic new releases Bordeaux lovers came out of the We’re seeing more and more grower mixed with back vintage offerings andwoodwork in the months in review, with champagne in our auctions, namely Egly- our offering of old and rare gems fromsome impressive results achieved. We Ouriet and Jacques Selosse. Bottles of Burgundy, Barolo and Rhone via retailsaw several bottles of Chateau Cheval the 2006 vintage Egly-Ouriet excited cellar offers continue to provide wonderfulBlanc, the 2001 peaking at $667 and our many buyers, reaching $178, which buying opportunities. If you would likethe 2002, 2003 and 2004 vintages each was well above our estimate, while the to receive these offers, sign up at www.achieving $598. Other highlights included delicious Blanc de Noirs NV sold for mwwines.com.au/shop or give us a call.$1840 for a bottle of 2000 Chateau Lafite- $189 and the Brut Rosé achieved $144.Rothschild, $1035 for bottles of 2004 from Meanwhile, bottles of Jacques Selosse LANGTON’Sthe same chateaux and $966 for a bottle Blanc de Blancs Initial sold for $310 and (AUCTION MARKET HIGHLIGHTS:of Chateau Margaux. the Brut Rosé achieved $403, both well MARCH AND APRIL 2018, BY ADRIAN above their estimate. READ) There were some stunning results IMPORTS, especially from France, andin the burgundy section, the highlight As we move further into 2018, we expect Penfolds, particularly Grange, continuebeing a bottle of 1988 George Roumier our auctions to continue to offer up some to dominate Australia’s vibrant wineBonne-Mares selling for $2070, double exceptional catalogues that will entice auction market.its estimate. Other highlights included a and excite our buyers. We look forward tobottle of 2000 Chambertin from Armand reporting on the results of these auctions Big bottles also remain keen in buyer’sRousseau achieving a final hammer price in Winestate’s next edition. If you are sights, with the two highest prices ofof $1127 (an increase of more than 60 per interested in either buying or selling with the March and April period achieved bycent above its estimate), a magnum of 2001 us, contact any of our team on (03) 9419 imperials (six-litre bottles) of claret fromDomaine de la Romanee Conti Echezeaux 6990. Please note that all prices above a great vintage - a 1982 Chateau Latour,which soared above its estimate and sold include 15 per cent buyer’s premium. Pauillac ($29,125) and a Chateau Leoville-for $3335 and a significantly ullaged Las-Cases, St-Julien of the same yearbottle of 1994 Romanee-St.-Vivant from There was also plenty of activity in the fine ($7886). Another notable result was thethe same producer, which achieved a wine retail division, with some memorable $6990 sale price recorded on a double-healthy $1380 final hammer price. nights in our series of winemaker Specialists in the wines you want.Or the wines you want to sell.MUSEUM WINE SHOP MW WINE AUCTIONSOld, Rare and Fine Wine Sales Australia’s largest independent wine auction houseSpecialists in rare Australian wines, and Competitive rates, including 0% seller’spurveyors of the world’s most iconic commission on Penfolds Grange. For aproducers. Call us on 03 9419 6990 to free appraisal call 03 9419 6990 or emaildiscuss your wine needs or shop online [email protected] at mwwines.com.au mwwineauctions.com July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 53

wine investment & collectingmagnum (three-litres) of 2004 Chris Finally, to the Fortifieds & Spirits, it was revered noble houses of Romanee Conti,Ringland Dry Grown Barossa Ranges a tie for equal highest price placing with d’Yquem, Lafite, Petrus and Latour all haveShiraz (Langton’s Classified Exceptional). $3215 achieved by both a Remy Martin their Unicorn vintages. Closer to home, great Louis XIII Grande Champagne Cognac Australian Unicorn wines, and let’s leave Leading the pack of top Penfolds NV and an 1878 Seppeltsfield 100 Year Penfolds as a stand alone, would have toperformers for this two-month interval was Old Para Vintage Tawny. An 1881 of the include Seppelts 100 Year Series Para Port,a 1962 Bin 60A Coonawarra Cabernet same Seppeltsfield Vintage Tawny fetched 1982 Wynns John Riddoch, 1963 MildaraBarossa Shiraz which fetched $7503, with $2913, while a Penfolds 50 Year Old Rare Peppermint Patty, Lindemans 1970 Bin 3875a 1959 Bin 100 Cabernet Shiraz Kalimna, Aged Tawny achieved $2447. Hunter River Chablis and Woodley’s TreasureEden Valley next in line at a sale price of Chest series.If the subject of Unicorn wines$5359. Rounding out the top six was a ’61 All prices include buyer’s premium. fuels the wine fanatic’s obsession, time andBin 95 Grange Shiraz ($2883), a magnum energy must be dedicated to revealing allof 1979 Bin 95 Grange Shiraz ($2336), a STERLING WINE AUCTIONS the international contenders, with the same’67 Bin 7 Coonawarra Cabernet Barossa (UNICORNS OF WINE, BY LYNTON effort spent compiling the Australian list - andShiraz ($2330) and a 1962 Bin 95 Grange BARBER) I would welcome your suggestions to addShiraz ($2307). A RECENTLY published, clever and to any of the wines mentioned above.But mournful review of 1985 Sassicaia (Tenuta what of Penfolds? Does the noble house Of the Bordeaux offerings, the most San Guido) declared it a “Unicorn wine.” of Magill have its own stable of Unicorns?outstanding result went to a 1986 Chateau Fabulous, mythical, never seen and yet Sometimes in the presence of enormousPetrus, Pomerol ($3155), followed by an remarkably, widely-known and coveted. wisdom and humility, we can experienceequal second placing by four other wines: These are the qualities that drive wine crushing smallness that chokes our breatha Chateau Latour, Pauillac, a Cheval collectors to obsession.Thinking of the wine and pride. I put the Unicorn wine questionBlanc, St-Emilion and a Chateau Mouton- universe, fabled vintages from the revered to the Penfolds chief Peter Gago and wasRothschild, Pauillac, all from the 1982 houses are on every wish list and become lucky enough to have him reply. The list is,vintage - and a 1959 Chateau Latour, the objects of desire and ultimately indecent of course, amazing. More amazing? EveryPauillac. Each of the four bottles fetched obsession.1945 Mouton Rothschild is wine on it is a creature of Penfolds and, asa sale price of $2330. likely the Unicorn wine King - totally famous, such, Gago is the master and custodian. copied and faked so often even the experts He is closely connected with each wine, To Burgundy and the two stand-out lots get confused, fabulously valuable and enjoying numerous experiences spanningwere a 2004 Domaine de la Romanee backed by the most romantic story of war decades.Conti La Tache which fetched $3380 and and impossible conditions in the winery. Thea ’92 Domaine de la Romanee Conti LaTache that recorded $3031.54 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

wine investment & collecting So, how can mere mortals relate to this $3000 bottle blended from three recent - Heard of it, never seen it. 1966 Bin 620experience and mantle? My personal release 100pt Grange vintages 2014, 2013 Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz - Legendexperience with the wine Unicorns of and 2012. Penfolds Ampoule - another special blend series. Opposite blend toAustralia is woefully limited and, with few milestone, this time in the merging of art Bin 60a. 1967 Penfolds Bin 7 Coonawarraexceptions, experiences that were controlled and craft. An enormous price for an instant Cabernet Kalimna Shiraz - Legend specialand owned by Gago and Penfolds. museum piece. 1911 St Henri (1/2 bottle) bin series. Second best? Maybe second (Also: 1896, 1909 …) - Legends among best in terms of fame. 1971 St Henri - 1971 Sometime last century (maybe in 1996), legends. Go to a museum to see them? Grange done old school? Never seen one.Wine Australia in Melbourne was a feast of Who has ever tasted them? 1948 Penfolds (In a few years: 1990 Bins 90A & 920, 1996all things wine and the jewel was the mass Kalimna Cabernet Sauvignon (Block 42) - and 2004 Block 42; 2004 Bin 60A, 2008 BinIcon tasting conducted by Penfolds. It’s hard Penfolds geniuses? Before Grange. Before 620, 2010 Bin 170. And, 1962, 1963, 1971,to imagine - a vast, shiny hall seating over demand for premium dry wine. A perfect 1976, 1978, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1996, 2004,500, all to be regaled with some of the best inception. 1952 Grange - The legend begins 2008, 2010, 2013 Grange.)wines ever made. Certainly for me the best and fights for survival - adversity createsset of wines I have ever experienced. The results that redefine the wine imagination. Take time to look carefully at this list.list was truly unbelievable, including Bin 1953 Grange - Again, fighting for survival and There are no real surprises (although no60a, Bin 7, 1971, 1976 and 1990 Grange creating results that set new standards. 1953 1998 Grange?) but this is the confirmationand Bins 90a and 920. Looking back, Grange Cabernet (Block 42) - The turning of the upcoming best of the best from thethis tasting event was as extravagant as point of one of the greatest cabernets, the highest authority. With the exception of thevisionary. Sadly, a handful of similar events only ever Grange Cabernet. Not enough 1962 and 1963 Granges, every wine on thissignificantly depleted the supply of these cab fruit on Block 42 to make a commercial list is currently accessible and acquirable.iconic Unicorns - I was there! wine. 1955 Grange - The first sanctioned Times change and supply dwindles. Then Grange and one of the best. 1962 Penfolds prices are driven up by demand. Use it as a Remember, the Penfolds Unicorn list is Bin 60A Coonawarra Cabernet Kalimna shopping list or nail it to a beam in the cellar.from a world beyond reach and imagination Shiraz - One of the world’s best-ever wines. This list must be referred to over time.for most of us. This is a story of mythology 1963 Penfolds Bin 64 Kalimna Cabernetand fantasy. These are the halls that Gago Sauvignon (JWT, Block 42) - Another, never- To view current catalogue lists and findtreads and rules. to-be- known colossus. Once common out more information about Sterling Wine enough to be submitted for JWT competition. Auctions visit: www.sterlingwine.com.au. This list should be chiselled in granite as 1964 Penfolds Bin 707 (entirely Block 42)it came down from the “Mount”. It follows,untouched, but with some of my notes initalics: g3 - a milestone in wine history, a 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 What July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 55

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 2000 $270 2008 $55 1983 $220 1966 $1,000  WINES 2001 $290 2009 $70 1984 $220 1967 $600  2002 $300 1985 $280 1968 $600 2003 $200 1986 $330 1969 $560  2004 $350 GIACONDA 1987 $250  1970 $400  Stonewell Shiraz Chardonnay 1988 $330  1971 $720  1990 $90 BASS PHILLIP 2005 $230 1990 $110 1989 $280  1972 $400  1991 $70Premium Pinot Noir 2006 $250 1991 $60 1990 $460 MOSS WOOD 1973 $450  1992 $85 1991 $400 Cab Sauv 1974 $480  1992 $60 1990 $75 2007 Not Released 1993 $90 1992 $350  1975 $460  1993 $65 1991 $90 2008 Not Released 1994 $100 1993 $300  1990 $130 1976 $850  1992 $95 1995 $85 1994 $360  1991 $150 1977 $450 1994 $55 1993 $80 2009 Not Released 1996 $140 1995 $320  1978 $380  1995 $55 1994 $110 2010 $200 1997 $95 1996 $480 1992 $120 1979 $400 1995 $80 1998 $110  1997 $300  1993 $100 1980 $380  1996 $70 1996 $110 2011 Not Released 1999 $120 1998 $420 1981 $400  1997 $55 1997 $140 2012 $210 2000 $110 1999 $380 1994 $100 1982 $380 1998 $140 2001 $110 2001 $380  1995 $130 1983 $480  1998 $85  1999 $120 2002 $160 2002 $420 1984 $350 2000 $120 CLONAKILLA 2004 $190 2004 $380 1996 $120 1985 $380 1999 $75 2001 $160 2005 $120 2005 $390  1986 $520 2000 $70 2002 $145 Shiraz Viognier 2006 $110  2006 $180  1997 $100 1987 $350 2001 $65 2003 $110 2007 $120  2007 Not Released 1998 $130  1988 $380 2004 $140 1990 $65 2008 $130  2008 $540 1999 $130 1989 $360 2002 $70 2005 $80 1993 $65 2009 Not Released 1990 $540 2007 $130 1994 $85 2010 $130 Armagh Shiraz 2000 $130  1991 $460 2003 $55 2008 $85 2011 $130 1990 $200 1992 $380 2004 $85 2009 $85 1995 $65 2012 $130 1991 $120  2001 $130 1993 $380 2005 $60 2010 $90 1992 $140  2002 $120  1994 $380 2011 $100 1996 $100 Meshach 1993 $110 2003 $90 1995 $370 2006 $60 1997 $130 1990 $100 1994 $130 1996 $500 1998 $150 1991 $85 1995 $130 2004 $100 1997 $380 2007 $55 1992 $80 1996 $190  1998 $580 2008 $60 1999 $55 1993 $70 1997 $140  2005 $100 1999 $400 1994 $90 1998 $250  2006 $70 2000 $420 2000 $90 1995 $70 1999 $180   2001 $380 1996 $90 2000 $120 2002 $450 2001 $130 1997 Not Released 2001 $140 2007 $95  2003 $420 1998 $110 2002 $200 2004 $460 2002 $130 1999 $90 2004 $160  2008 $90 2005 $430 2000 $70 2005 $120 2009 $85 2006 $520 2003 $100  2001 $110 2006 $160 2010 $80 2007 $420 2004 $120 2002 $95 2007 $95  2008 $620 BINDI 2003 $60 2008 $160Block 5 Pinot Noir 2005 $110 2004 $70 2011 $90 Basket Press1997 $80 2005 $651998 $95 2006 $120  2006 $65 Shiraz1999 Not Released 2007 $190  2007 Not Released2000 $150 2008 $90 2008 $85 MOUNT MARY 1990 $1502001 $120 GREENOCK CREEK 1991 $1402002 $110 2009 $95 Quintet 1992 $952003 $85  Roennfeldt Rd 1990 $1502004 $110 Shiraz2005 $140 2010 $90  1991 $120 1993 $110 2006 $100 1995 $2802007 $120 2011 $75 1996 $260 1992 $110 1994 $95 2008 $120 1997 $1602009 $90 2012 $70 1998 $350 1993 $95 1995 $100 2010 $95 1999 $200 2011 $85 2000 $220 1994 $110 1996 $180 2012 $95 2001 $250 1997 $90 2002 $320  1995 $100  2003 $210 2004 $210 1996 $120 1998 $190 2005 $230 1999 $110 2006 $260 1997 $120 2000 $90 1998 $160 Hill of Grace 1999 $130 2001 $95 1980 $280  2002 $120 Cabernet Merlot 1981 $220 2000 $120 2003 $100 1982 $250  2001 $110 1999 $95 2002 $130 2004 $110  2000 $65 2001 $110  2003 $110 2005 $110  2006 $110 2002 $90 2004 $140 2007 $85BROKENWOOD 2005 $120  2003 $90 Bin 707Graveyard Shiraz 2004 $110  2006 $120 1990 $250  2008 $85  1991 $250 1990 $90 2005 $85 2007 $90 1992 $210  2009 $85  1993 $220 1991 $110 2006 $70 2008 $95 1994 $220  2010 $100  1995 Not Released1992 Not Released 2007 $100 2009 Not Released 1996 $230 THREE RIVERS/1993 $80 1997 $1901994 $80 2008 $95  2010 $85 1998 $260 Chris Ringland 2011 $120 1999 $2001995 $85  2009 $95  2000 Not Released Wines Shiraz 2001 $210 1996 $95 2010 $100  Chardonnay 2002 $220  1990 $520 2011 $75 2003 Not Released1997 $85 Art Series 2004 $200 1991 $690 2005 $230  1992 $6001998 $140  ELDERTON 1990 $60 2006 $220  1993 $7001999 $90 2007 $200 2000 $140  Command Shiraz 1991 $60 2008 $210  1994 $650 1992 $70 2009 $200 2001 $85  1990 $90  1993 $65 Bin 95 Grange 2010 $280 1995 $450 1951 $46,0002002 $75 1991 Not Released 1994 $85 1952 $17,000 1996 $830 1992 $100 1953 $14,0002003 $80 1993 $65 1995 $100 1954 $11,000  1997 Not Released 1955 $4,000 1998 $8502004 $85  1994 $85  1996 $65 1956 $14,000 1999 $600 1957 $12,0002005 $85 1995 $75 1997 $90 1958 $4,100 2000 $4502006 $110 1959 $2,0002007 $90 1996 $95 1998 $70 1960 $1,500 2001 $800 1999 $75 1961 $1,6002008 Not Released 1997 $70 2000 $75 1962 $1,600 2002 $800 1998 $95 1963 $1,200 2009 $85 1999 $70 2001 $80 1964 $1,200  2003 $500 1965 $600  2000 $65 2002 $80 CLARENDON HILLS 2001 $65 2003 $80 Bin 60A Astralis Shiraz 2004 $90 2002 $85 2005 $75 1962 $4,000 1994 $200 2004 $550  1995 $200 2003 $65 2006 $70 2006 $400 1996 $250  2004 $75 1997 $200  2007 $85 1998 $260 1999 $260 2005 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travelbriefsWINSOR DOBBINCLARE VALLEYSHIFTING GATE high up in the Clare Valley on Spring NOT SO GENERAL STORE Farm Road. Owner Michael Owen and hisPOPULAR Clare cellar door and providore sons found the olive green-coloured 1969 LIFE as an emporium of food, coffeeShut the Gate has shifted operations from British Leyland Panther bus sitting idle in and local produce in the heart of theWatervale to across the road from the a paddock in the Clare and immediately Clare Valley is the latest chapter for theClare Visitors Centre, the site previously fell in love with it. Owen and his wife Watervale General Store, established inoccupied by Greg Cooley Wines. The Kath knew they had found the perfect 1851. Well-known local foodies Louisenew location for former Sydneysiders cellar door for their Stone Ridge Olive and Neil Haines have taken ownership ofRichard Woods and Rasa Fabian has Oil. The Norman’s Ploughman’s Lunch the space and given the store back itsbeen renovated to offer separate areas on the menu pays tribute to the couple’s 1850s charm and a retro feel. “I’m a bitfor wine tasting either in a tutored tasting English roots and Kath’s late father. “The old fashioned so I really liked the idea ofenvironment - which can accommodate Norman’s Ploughman’s Lunch is popular bringing it back to a traditional generalup to 20 people - or more informal areas and that was named after my late dad in store. I think people like to support local,”where small groups can taste in a relaxed Manchester,” she says. Award-winning Louise says. “The store is a communityatmosphere. The providore offers a range olive oil from the 750-tree grove is asset. It’s important for locals to have aof gourmet picnic items so visitors can put available to taste and buy, along with shop and a post office. “People come heretogether a feast to enjoy at the cellar door other olive delights, ice-cream and cold for many different reasons, it might be foror to take away. The tasting area features drinks sourced from outside the property, a quick grocery shop, ice, gas, the papera cosy lounge area around a wood fire; a and light lunches, coffee and cakes. The or to come and eat. We like to see it as aconservatory; garden seating and lawns. couple purchased their property in 2000 meeting place to unwind and relax.” VintageShut the Gate is at 8453 Main North Road, and planted the olive grove the following homewares, local foods, fresh produce andClare. (08) 8843 4114. It is open daily from year. “We found the land and completed flowers, traditional and gourmet groceries10am-4.30pm. www.shutthegate.com.au. an olive growing course and thought it all greet customers through the door. “The would be easier to grow olives than grape tourists want a destination, and we’d likeHOP ON THE BUS vines, but as we found out, olives are lots to create something that is iconic,” she of work as well,” Kath says. “We’re lucky said. “Watervale is already known for itsTHERE is a new spot to stop for a quick al though that we have lots of family and riesling, but we want the store to be a ‘mustfresco bite or a coffee in the Clare; Olive friends who help us out and two sons visit’ when you come to the Clare Valley.”Bus Clare is the cellar door and cafe for who are very hands-on although they Louise and Neil have been in the hospitalityaward-winning Stone Ridge Olive Grove. live in Adelaide.” You’ll find the bus, and industry for more than 30 years. The menuStone Ridge Olives is a small family run its relaxed garden, at 216 Spring Farm features ‘simple fare’ using local produceolive grove situated in a tranquil setting Road, Spring Farm. It is open Friday to wherever possible, including Louise’s Monday, 10am-4pm. 0417 843 861. signature quandong cheesecakes using wild fruit picked from her childhood home at Brinkworth. “We’re trying to use local, regional foods where possible and people have been bringing in produce like quinces and apples for us to use,” she says. “We want to be accessible to everybody so if you still want to come in for locally baked breads and pastries you can, but there’s also something different on offer and we’re looking to expand the food available.” The Watervale General Store’s weekend breakfasts, available until 1pm, are also building a reputation. “Watervale is ripe for this sort of business,” Louise says. “It’s a58 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

real village, so cohesive and when people from the State Government’s Regional a beautiful building and has the potentialgive us really great feedback it is exciting Development Fund in late 2014. Ali says to be a drawcard for the Clare Valley,”and we’re looking forward to the future and the grant has proved invaluable in getting Duthy said. This idea has been backed byto keep building on it.” the project off the ground and bringing a $200,000 Regional Development Fund the family’s value-adding idea to fruition. grant. The redevelopment of the historicWINERY GONE NATIVE “We had the idea in the pipeline for a pub will include the creation of a walk-in long time – if we had a dollar for every wine cellar, bottle shop and providore,ONE of the most popular cellar doors time someone said ‘you should put a outdoor wine garden and restaurant, winein the Clare is dragging in the crowds restaurant in’ we could almost have paid education centre, and a new cateringwith indigenous flavours like lemon for it ourselves,” she says. “It (the café) kitchen with capacity to train apprenticemyrtle, native pepperleaf, desert lime has been boosting traffic to the cellar chefs. Duthy, also managing director ofand bush tomato. For Paulett Wines, door amazingly – and that means more Kilikanoon Wines, and Palmer, head chefthe addition of a native bush café and and more jobs.” Bush DeVine’s head and restaurateur at Skilogalee Wines, toldgarden has been a recipe for success chef Roger Graham creates dishes with local media the redevelopment would takeand has increased business significantly. a native Australian twist, including the about two years. “It’s absolutely wonderfulBefore 2015, Paulett Wines, located in Jamaican jerk chicken with pepperberry to get state government support for whatthe sub region of Polish Hill River, was sweet potato, desert lime and chilli will be a tremendous development for therenowned for producing world-class sauce. Another favourite is the bushies region,” Duthy said. “People are not reallyrieslings. But yearning to create an platter, featuring Roger’s chutney, meats, chasing hospitality. We really feel that weeven greater point of difference, the olive tapenade, marinated mushrooms, need to be encouraging young people in labneh, fetta, chorizo from local meat to the food and hospitality sector.” Localsfamily owned and operated business shop Mathies, and crusty bread. The can rest easy. “We won’t change too muchplanted a sensory bush garden and menu features matching wines, while in the historic front bar because we believeopened the Bush Devine Café. The diners who prefer to sip on a brew can it’s very important for locals to retain theirbusiness is a real family affair, run by enjoy the Last-Minute Extra Special favourite watering hole with local beers onchief winemaker Neil and his wife Alison Bitter – a collaboration between Paulett tap to enjoy,” Duthy said.(general manager), their son Matthew and Clare Valley Brewing Co. The on-who manages the vineyard and his wife site garden features hundreds of native INDIA COMES TO CLAREAli who looks after sales and marketing. plants and bush tucker foods, including“There was no shortage of cellar doors bush spinach, muntrie berries, native VISITORS and Clare Valley locals can nowin the Clare Valley, but there was a raspberries, bush mint and thyme, enjoy authentic Indian food seven daysshortage of places to eat,” Ali says. “We lemon myrtle and riberries. The Pauletts a week with Indii of Clare opening dailyneeded that point of difference.” Paulett also grow quinces, pomegranates, figs, for lunch (11.30am-2.30pm) and dinnerWines established the Bush DeVine walnuts and mulberries. Paulett Wines 5pm–9pm (Sun-Thur) and 5pm-10pm (Fri-Café with the help of a $116,000 grant is at 752 Jolly Way, Polish Hill River. (08) Sat). Most of the main course dishes are 8843 4328. www.paulettwines.com.au. prepared mild, including chicken madras, tandoori fish and lamb rogan josh, but can COUNTRY CHARM be made spicier on request. The menu features traditional dishes from various THERE will be slow but steady change at parts of India. Indii of Clare is at 201 Main the Watervale Hotel, which was taken over North Road, Clare. www.indiiofclare.com. in February by prominent wine industry au. (08) 8842 3954. duo Warrick Duthy and Nicola Palmer. The duo’s plans include retaining the hotel’s Top left: The Watervale Hotel. country charm and historic front bar, while Middle Left: Paulett Wines Bush Food. creating a new premium food and wine Opposite page left: Shut the Gate Wines. experience aimed firmly at tourists. “It is Top right: The Olive Bus Platter. Bottom: The Olive Bus owners Owen & Kath. July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 59

CLARE VALLEY & SURROUNDING REGIONS86 TASTED62 AWARDEDCLARE VALLEY& SURROUNDING REGIONSThis is a great boutique region often overshadowed by its bigger Annie’s Lane Reillys Barking Madcousins in the Barossa and McLaren Vale. Connoisseurs know Clare Riesling Watervale Clarethat it has no peer for riesling and can also excel with cabernet 2017 HHHH1/2 Valley Rieslingand shiraz at the mid-weight vivacious berry end. A pretty fresh varietal 2017 HHHH bouquet with more A classic Clare riesling genuine varietal with some excellent characters on the palate. green hues, a nice Has some interesting spicy floral bouquet and toasty-like intensity and beautifully perfumed good spiciness. $20.99 citrussy palate. $20RIESLING Leo Buring Polish Reillys Watervale Hill River Leonay Clare Valley Riesling23 TASTED DWU15 Polish Hill 2017 HHHH18 AWARDED River Riesling Excellent delicate green 2017 HHHH1/2 hues, lovely freshThis is the region for A beautiful clean Clare perfumed bouquet andriesling in Australia. varietal nose with quite elegant floral palate that“There are degrees a big grippy palate that is well balanced and hasof excellence here,” has nice sweetness in plenty of length. $25said one judge. “Here the middle and somewe see the clarity of lovely lean lime/lemon Claymore Winesorange peel, lemon and varietal flavours. $39.95 Superstitionlime flavours that you Reillys Museum Reserve Clare Valleydon’t see anywhere Release Watervale Watervale Rieslingelse. Great to drink now Clare Valley Riesling 2017 HHHHor cellar for another 2008 HHHH1/2 Delicate fresh lemonexperience!” A beautifully aged aromas and very crisp golden hued wine with lime flavours on thePioneer Road Clare an interesting mix of mouth-watering palate.Valley Riesling toasty buttery age Needs more time to2017 HHHHH and crisp citrus fruit settle down. $32A spicy floral nose with characters. Very drya zesty fresh lemon lift Paulett Wines Paulett Wines style - a great dinner Ryder Clare Valleyand an intense lemon Polish Hill River Helmsford Watervale wine. $NA Rieslingpalate with honeyed Clare Valley Riesling Clare Valley Riesling Taylors Riesling 2017 HHH1/2notes and crisp mineral 2017 HHHHH 2016 HHHHH 2017 HHHH A lovely riesling with ripeline with a lovely long Lovely aromas; all A bright alert style of A big ripe fruit driven citrus fruit characters,lingering acid finish. spices and flowers. riesling that is a touch nose that has a spicy a hint of toastiness$18 Fresh and zippy in the smoky on the nose lift and there is genuine and excellent palate mouth with excellent and has very crisp fruit varietal intensity to the structure. A crowd varietal flavours of limes flavours with a sweet palate with some early pleaser. $15 and lemons with hints mid-palate and starting development evolving. of orange peel and to develop some lovely $19 Clare Wine VBBAEULSYUTSE fennel. $24 complexity. $16 Claymore Wines Co. Watervale Reillys Rockridge Joshua Tree Clare Riesling 2017 HHH Watervale Clare Valley Riesling Very light fresh tropical Valley Riesling 2017 HHHH nose and an elegant, dry 2017 HHHH1/2 Some lovely clean, palate with a touch of A pristine nose of elegant and zesty astringency. $18 perfumed lemon/citrus lemon aromas. Crisp aromas. Beautiful palate and youthful in the - light and elegant with mouth with light lime lingering citrus flavours, flavours and gentle some minerality and a acidity. $20 zippy end. $1560 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

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CLARE VALLEY & SURROUNDING REGIONSReillys Barking SHIRAZ & Annie’s Lane Copper Annie’s LaneMad Clare Valley BLENDS 2016 Trail Clare Shiraz Quelltaler ClareCabernet Sauvignon 2016 HHHH Shiraz Cabernet2016 HHH1/2 9 TASTED Huge sweet plum fruit 2016 HHHAromas of cherries and lift to the nose and Easy drinking quafferdark chocolate with a 9 AWARDED lovely bright mulberry/ with nice varietal liftpowerful ripe palate with oak palate with some to the nose and well-firm tannins and vibrant Very strong consistent savoury nuances and structured dry redflavours. Astringent end. class. “These wines overt tannins. $87.99 palate. $26.99 show depth and Matriarch & Rogue 5+ $20 intensity, freshness and Alice Clare Valley SHIRAZ 2015 &Taylors Reserve vibrancy. They are both Shiraz 2016 HHH1/2 OLDERParcel Clare Valley ready for drinking now Interesting wine withCabernet Sauvignon or for cellaring,” said powerful sweet fruit 13 TASTED2015 HHH1/2 one judge. aromas and a vibrant 11 AWARDEDAromas of chocolate and nicely layered palatemint and sweet oak lift Taylors Special with well-integrated A solid class; goodout the glass. Lovely Release Clare tannins. $28 across the board butpalate shows good Valley Shiraz VBBAEULSYUTSE Kirrihill Vineyard without achieving thestructure and depth. 2016 HHHHH Selection Series great heights of theElegant! $25 Excellent deep crimson Clare Valley Shiraz 2016s. Most are readyClaymore Wines wine bordering on 2016 HHH1/2 for drinking now.Bittersweet black. Vibrant aromas A well-made wine with Angas King ClareSymphony Clare of mulberry fruit and lovely depth of sweet Taylors St Andrews Valley ShirazValley Cabernet charry oak. Silky soft in blackberry fruits, good Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 HHHHSauvignon the mouth with a lovely spiciness, fine oak 2015 HHHH A big generous hit2016 HHH balance of oak and fruit usage and warming Oak dominated nose of oak, rich fruit andPerfumed red fruit flavours. $14.99 alcohol. $29 but has bright blueberry Christmas cake spicesfragrances with similar Paulett Wines fruit underneath. Similar on the nose leading tocharacters on the drying Clare Wine VBBAEULSYUTSE Helmsford Watervale characters exhibited on a powerful palate that’spalate. Good acidity. $25 Co. Polish Hill Clare Valley Shiraz the lively palate. Good ageing nicely. $28Kirrihill Vineyard Shiraz 2016 HHHHH 2016 HHH tannin integration. $70 Reillys Clare ValleySelection Series Nose is a seamless A lively, crimson, food Shiraz 2015 HHH1/2Clare Valley integration of mocha wine. Nice richness Paulett Wines Seamless fruitCabernet Sauvignon fruit and oak. Beautiful of black fruits and oak Andreas Polish Hill fragrances and a vibrant2016 HHH palate - soft and rich with starting to develop River Clare Valley and stylish palate withRich ripe mulberry aromas mulberry and blackberry nicely. $16 Shiraz 2014 HHHH soft sweet mulberryand a lovely powerful fruit balanced with oak Taylors Reserve A black/red wine with flavours and sometannic palate. $29 and underscored by Parcel Clare Valley a seamless integration drying oak. $25 Shiraz 2016 HHH of mulberry-like varietal Paulett Wines Polish tannins. $18 Simple sweet blueberry fruit and nice nutty oak. Hill River Polish Hill fruit nicely balanced Developing attractive River Clare Valley Claymore Wines by some older oak and complexity. $60 Shiraz 2015 HHH1/2 Dark Side Of The drying tannins. $25 A huge nose showing Moon Clare Valley great oak complexity. Shiraz 2016 HHHHH Lovely fresh red fruit Intense purple/crimson palate with good tannin hues here with gorgeous integration and tight rich varietal fruit, hints of acid. $26 eucalypt and lovely fresh oak. Beautifully soft in the mouth with a firm oaky finish. $25JUDGES Stephen John Peter Simic Kate Giles Senior Winemaker for The Editor/publisher Winestate Director, Claritas Wine Group Australia and Magazine. More than 35 Marketing and Sales & owner/winemaker of Stephen years’ experience in the Marketing Consultant. John Wines. More than 30 wine industry. Formerly Has vintaged in Italy and years’ winemaking experience. founding publisher of judged at Tall Timbers Has judged at Adelaide, the first US colour wine wine show in Western National, and Barossa wine magazine, manager of Australia. shows. Regular Winestate the SA Wine Information panellist and chairman of Bureau, and wine educator judges at the Winestate Wine with Regency College, of the Year Awards. in SA.62 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

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291 TASTED SPONSORED BY182 AWARDEDCABERNET SAUVIGNON &BORDEAUX BLENDSAlways an interesting judging where we look at cabernet Vidal Estate Vignalta Rossosauvignon and the brothers and sisters of merlot, malbec, petit Anthony Joseph Veneto IGT Nostranverdot and cabernet franc. Not as many of the latter varieties Hawkes Bay Merlot Veneto Cabernetthis year as the focus seemed to be on the main game, with Cabernet Sauvignon Franc Carmenerecabernet. Merlot as a straight varietal proved again to be a 2016 HHH 2015 HHHdisappointment with only a couple rising to the top. There were Slight floral/red fruit Very fragrant and verysome good examples of the others. For cabernet it seemed we fragrances with flavours varietal and showingneeded to go $15 plus to get some consistency, with smaller of rhubarb and currants. some attractive savouryresults in the next few flights. We needed to get to $35 plus Good support from the development. $21to get real consistency and the start of some cracker wines. cabernet. $17Thereafter it gets really interesting and well worth analysis, right MALBECup to the big players at $1,000 plus. Colli Euganei Rosso DOC Gemola Veneto 2 TASTEDMERLOT Zilzie Estate Victoria Merlot Cabernet 2 AWARDED Merlot 2016 HHH Franc 2013 HHH17 TASTED Subdued nose with A medium bodied, An interesting couple of5 AWARDED nicely weighted, moderate length wine wines worth trying. medium bodied, rich with an attractive“The more youthful berry palate and soft line amalgam of leafy fruit Angus & Bremervintages with their light of tannins. $10 and oak. At its peak. $35 Langhorne Creekoak balance showed Malbecthe varietal suppleness Mollydooker CABERNET 2016 HHH1/2better than the older The Scooter FRANC & Dense, vibrant andvintages,” said one McLaren Vale BLENDS youthful with inkyjudge. Merlot 2016 HHH blue fruit characters An oak driven style but 4 TASTED combined with stylish has plenty of attractive 3 AWARDED oak and powdery dark berry fruit sitting tannins. $40 underneath. $28 Solid drinkable wines that have been Hand Crafted Majella Coonawarra Bird in Hand “sensibly” made and are by Geoff Hardy Merlot 2016 HHH1/2 Adelaide Hills “not trying to be more Langhorne Creek Concentrated dark fruit Merlot 2016 HHH than they can deliver,” Malbec 2016 HHH aromas and a supple Reserved bouquet and noted one judge. Dark plum/cassis palate with intense a sweet edge to the bouquet and a nicely mulberry flavours, a soft red fruit palate with Artwine Pack structured, jubey dark sweet lift and good acid ‘sensible’ use of oak. $40 Leader Single berry fruit, palate. $30 balance. $30 Vineyard Clare MERLOT Valley Cabernet PETIT VERDOT BLENDS Franc 2017 HHH & BLENDS Fragrant raspberry 9 TASTED nose with hints of pine 8 TASTED 2 AWARDED needles. With intense 3 AWARDED fleshy rhubarb/plum Chateau Yaldara The judges found some flavours. $35 A mixed lot with the Retro Collection faulty wines here while best wines showing Barossa Valley there were others that Chateau Yaldara good balance between Merlot 2017 HHH simply had tired fruit Retro Collection the acid and tannins. Lifted berry/rhubarb characters. Just a couple Barossa Valley nose and tasting of of wines worth trying. Cabernet Franc Chateau Yaldara strawberries with 2016 HHH Foundations Barossa restrained tannins. Very A lifted mix of chocolate Valley Petit Verdot drinkable. $35 and berries. Savoury 2016 HHHH mid-palate with A lifted savoury nose attractive tannins. Good and a nice fleshy palate drinking. $35 intense with dark jubey fruit, more of the savoury elements and good line of acidity. $2764 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

Kingston Estate Hardys Crest South varietal tastingEchelon Riverland Eastern AustraliaPetit Verdot Cabernet Sauvignon Awa r d W i n n i n g W i n e s2015 HHH 2015 HHHHNose has a delicate Pleasant perfumedperfumed whiff of varietal bouquet andviolets and roses and attractive soft flavoursa tightly coiled spicy/ with a cassis edge,savoury palate. $28.99 nicely structured tannins and a drying1847 Wines Home finish. $14Block BarossaValley Petit Verdot James Busby The2015 HHH West AustralianLovely concentration of Collective Margaretdark fruits on the nose River Cabernetand palate with lots of Merlot 2014 HHHHbarrel maturation. Now - The nose is savoury,with food! $40 herbal and meaty. The palate has denseCABERNET & fruit flavours showingBLENDS herbal hints and nicelyUNDER $10 integrated with the oak. $107 TASTED1 AWARDED Zilzie Estate Victoria Cabernet SauvignonThe judges commented 2016 HHHthat it was hard to Oak driven nose withexpect much at this a violet lift and a silky-price. “A number had smooth palate thatsweetness in place of is rich with varietalfruit,” noted one judge. flavours. $10St Andrews Imperial Shingleback RedReserve Australia Knot McLaren ValeCabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon2017 HHH 2016 HHHA nicely textured, Pleasant chocolaty/medium bodied cabernet cassis bouquet and awith lifted licorice, red soft palate that is full ofcurrant and rhubarb flavour. $14.95characters. $6 James BusbyCABERNET & Harmonise AustraliaBLENDS Cabernet Sauvignon$10-$15 2015 HHH Smelling spicy with a15 TASTED hint of anise. Rich fruit5 AWARDED palate with silky tannins. $10“There were individualparts of each wine that CABERNET &were good but not the BLENDSwhole package,” said $15-$20one judge. “A few madethe cut and you can’t 25 TASTEDargue about the price!” 13 AWARDED “The extra $5 makes Grandeur Wellington such a difference,” 201 Blewitt Springs Rd said one judge. “More McLaren Flat SA 5171 balance here and some Phone: 08 8383 0866 varietal character is creeping in.” [email protected] www.grandeurwellington.com.au July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 65

CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BORDEAUX BLENDSEarthworks Barossa Ingoldby Wines d’Arenberg The High Claymore Wines Jip Jip RocksCabernet Sauvignon McLaren Vale Trellis McLaren Vale London Calling Clare Padthaway2017 HHHH Cabernet Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Valley Cabernet Cabernet SauvignonBig, intense and lifted Merlot 2016 HHH 2015 HHH Malbec 2016 HHHH 2015 HHH1/2sweet currant-like Dark and dense; youthful Minerally/steely nose Slightly porty characters Leafy nose with slightaromas with a lively and lively with cedary/ with an oaky edge and to the nose and a rich, weedy edge. Dense andand fleshy blackberry black fruit aromas and strong, tannic driven, sweet and satisfying silky in the mouth withpalate dense with flavours. $15 flavour profile. $18 primary fruit palate with primary varietal flavours.tannins and a good line Wine For Yoga soft tannins and nice line Ageing well. $20.95of acid. $18 Lovers Langhorne Clarence Hill of acid. $22Pioneer Road Creek Cabernet Adelaide Cabernet Coldstream Hills The The Lindsay VBBAEULSYUTSELanghorne Creek Sauvignon Sauvignon Hills Yarra Valley Collection HisCabernet Sauvignon 2016 HHH 2014 HHH Cabernet Merlot Only Pair Barossa2017 HHHH The nose is both jubey Blackberry bouquet 2013 HHHH Cabernet SauvignonWell made. Smells of and savoury with a big, with licorice notes and A savoury cool climate 2016 HHHfruit pastille lollies and sweet, warm and silky a jammy/oak palate. style with plenty of oak Complexity of leafy redhas zesty cassis and primary fruit palate. Ageing nicely. $15 but shows good varietal currant and spicy oaklight oak flavours on a $16 fruit support and slightly aromas and a creamysilky-smooth palate with Berton Vineyards Baron Philippe De firm, but good level of rich fruit palate. $20some chewy tannins. Reserve Coonawarra Rothschild Mouton acidity. $20$18 Cabernet Sauvignon Cadet Bordeaux Left Hook Nepenthe AltitudeWolf Blass Yellow 2016 HHH Bordeaux Blend Second Round Adelaide HillsLabel South Minerally nose with 2014 HHH Margaret River Cabernet SauvignonAustralia Cabernet steely notes and good A gamey rustic style Cabernet Malbec 2016 HHHSauvignon length of green fruit with lovely seamless 2016 HHH1/2 Oak driven style with2016 HHHH flavours with a drying integration of fruit and Nicely structured wine licorice-like charactersThe nose is sweet, finish. $17 oak with firm acidity. that’s tight and inky with on the nose and slightbright and lifted with rich Miles From Nowhere $15.20 simple but pleasant sweet/sour notes to thedark fruit flavours on the Margaret River sweet blackcurrant fruit palate. $22mid-weight palate that is Cabernet Merlot CABERNET & and mid-weight tannins.laced with some lovely 2016 HHH BLENDS $20soft tannins. $18 An easy drinking, $20-$25 PertaringaChoosy Beggars youthful, crowd pleaser. UnderstudyGeographe Margaret Good fruit weight, silky 24 TASTED McLaren ValeRiver Cabernet tannins and nice acid 11 AWARDED Cabernet SauvignonMerlot 2014 HHHH line. $18 2016 HHH1/2Pleasant cassis nose Andrew Peace “More consistency Dark fruit and cedary oakwith violet nuances. Wines Winemakers creeping in here,” aromas with pleasantSweet, rich and silky Choice Wrattonbully said one judge. “We violet lift. The silkysmooth in the mouth Cabernet Sauvignon are starting to see a smooth, fruit driven,with some very nice 2015 HHH range of ages with both palate has lovely softprimary fruit flavours. Nicely integrated primary and secondary tannins. $22$15 savoury bouquet and a fruit characters across Richard HamiltonAndrew Peace big hit of sweet oak on the board.” “The wines Hut Block McLarenWines Wongary the palate. Drying tannic that were rewarded Vale CabernetWrattonbully finish. $18 were holding their fruit SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon well,” said another. 2016 HHH1/22016 HHH1/2 A tight but attractiveFruits of the forest wine with subtlefragrances with tarry fragrances. Lovelynotes. Dense fruit driven balance and vitality onpalate with appropriate the palate with a silkyuse of oak and nice mouthfeel. $22acidity. $15JUDGES - DAY 1 Dave Matthews Mark Solomon Formerly Winemaker Scientist with AWRI. Steve Warrick at Rosemount and Member of Technical Wine marketer with Boar’s Rock and Group & Quality panel of the 20 years experience Winemaker for Treasury Institute. Completed in McLaren Vale, Wine Estates. Vintaged the Advanced Wine Coonawarra, Adelaide in Tuscany and California. Assessment Course and Hills and Margaret Judged in Australia and Wine Show Judging River. Extensive wine overseas. Currently with Course. judging experience at Francois Freres group of the Adelaide, Hobart cooperages. and McLaren Vale wine shows.66 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

varietal tastingPatritti Merchant CABERNET & Bird in Hand Two In Wicks EstateMcLaren Vale BLENDS The Bush Adelaide Adelaide HillsCabernet Sauvignon $25-$30 Hills Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon2016 HHH 2017/2016 Merlot 2016 HHHH 2016 HHHHBig, dusty, concentrated A full sweet style with Pleasant subtlety ofand complex. Plenty of 25 TASTED subtle herbal touches leafy/dried herb aromasoak and jammy fruit with 10 AWARDED to the nose and nice, and a well-structuredgood acid spine. $24 slightly drying, palate and elegant palate withGomersal Premium More generosity of fruit structure with plum fruit good plum fruit flavoursBarossa Valley showing up here giving flavour complexity. $25 and silky tannins. $25Cabernet Sauvignon the winemakers more I Am George The Tenafeate Creek2014 HHH to work with and more Wizard Coonawarra One Tree Hill BasketRipe and tarry on the highlights obvious. Cabernet Sauvignon Press One Tree Hillnose with bright varietal 2016 HHHH Cabernet Sauvignonfruit palate and good Wolf Blass Gold A big soft and oaky 2016 HHHHacidity. $20 Label Coonawarra commercial cabernet A huge ripe jammyMcGuigan Wines Cabernet Sauvignon with nice subtle dark style with slightly portyThe Pioneers 2016 HHHH1/2 varietal fruit characters aromas and jubey fruitCoonawarra A classic young varietal well integrated with the sweetness on the lovelyCabernet Sauvignon with attractive violet/ acid and tannins. $25 long palate with good2013 HHH eucalypt edge to the ripe oak contribution. $28Oak driven commercial fruit nose. The palate iswine but there is some quite tight and lean with Kirrihill Winessour cherry-like fruit and greenish fruit and lovely Vineyard Selectiontight acidity. $24 long silky tannins. $28 Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 HHHH Ripe and complex. “Has all the right elements,” according to one judge; leafy red fruit nose, dark rich fruit flavours and subtle oak. $29 ...where we live with our four daughters, dogs, cat, donkeys and chooks, growing and making natural wine and cider from our fruit. www.mccarthysorchard.com.au 207 Sand Road, McLaren Vale July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 67

CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BORDEAUX BLENDSPepperjack Barossa CABERNET & Jacob’s Creek McGuigan Thorn-Clarke WinesCabernet Sauvignon BLENDS Double Barrel The Shortlist Shotfire Quartage2016 HHHH $25-$30 Coonawarra Coonawarra Barossa CabernetDark spicy fruit aromas 2015 & OLDER Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon Cabernet- “on the edge of ripe”. 2015 HHHH1/2 2015 HHHH Franc Petit VerdotSweet and silky in the 24 TASTED Pleasant varietal aromas A dusty, leafy and slight Merlot 2015 HHHmouth with great flavour 11 AWARDED of blackcurrants and minty nose with a Aromas in the subtleconcentration and dried herbs with a significant oak influence spicy plum spectrumwarming alcohol. $29 Generally, the judges nice minty lift. Nicely to the intense fruit with big rounded fruitSanguine Estate found this to be an structured palate tasting palate with its long flavours and lingeringHeathcote Cabernet interesting and enjoyable of blackberry jam with lingering finish. $29 acidity. $27Sauvignon group of wines. “If you a long acid backbone to Malone Wrattonbully2017 HHH1/2 have a good product to carry it. $25 Cabernet Sauvignon Mandalay RoadA very pleasant clean start with the wine can Sanguine Estate 2014 HHHH Persimmon Paddockcabernet loaded with age, otherwise not,” Heathcote Cabernet Lots of oak here but Geographe Cabernetbright youthful red fruits, said one judge. “Here Sauvignon Petit good dark berry fruit Sauvignonsome savoury notes and we saw some high Verdot Merlot underneath and showing 2014 HHHa good line of acid. $25 highs and low lows.” Cabernet Franc a classic violet-like lift. Pleasant aromas ofHarcourt Valley 2015 HHHH Warming alcohol and a cherry jam. NicelyVineyards Bendigo Taylors Jaraman An attractive commercial subtle oak finish. $28 balanced and well-Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra Clare style that is a complexity McGuigan structured rich fruit2016 HHH1/2 Valley Cabernet of cassis varietal fruit, The Shortlist palate. $29.99Lifted leafy nose; Sauvignon violet nuances, nice oak Coonawarraslight smokiness with 2015 HHHH1/2 and elegant tannins. $25 Cabernet Sauvignon Hay Shed Hillinteresting hints of A creamy nose with 2014 HHHH Margaret Rivercured meat. Good black beautiful cassis varietal Lifted raspberry Cabernet Sauvignonberry flavour weight and fruit and leafy notes. characters on the nose 2012 HHHintensity. $25 Delicate palate but has with slight vegetal An attractive minty/Deep Woods Estate excellent flavour depth notes. Palate full of rich chocolaty varietal.Hillside Margaret and intensity. Some fruit flavours with nice Slightly warm and veryRiver Cabernet minty notes and good mintiness and tight drying. Holding its ageSauvignon use of oak. $29 acidity. $29 well. $282016 HHH Beresford ClassicTight and inky with McLaren Vale CABERNET &some Wintergreen- Cabernet Sauvignon BLENDSlike elements, some 2015 HHH1/2 $30-$35spices and reasonable Lots of oak here but hastannins. $25 plenty of rich, slightly 12 TASTED raisined, chocolaty fruit 8 AWARDED sitting underneath and just a hint of mint. $25 “More of the same as Shingleback Davey the previous flight,” Estate McLaren Vale agreed the judges. Cabernet Sauvignon “Consistent wines but 2015 HHH without any stand outs,” A ripe but not spirity said one judge. dark plum/blackberry bouquet. Rich palate with generous cassis flavours. $25JUDGES - DAY 2 Mark Solomon Bill Hardy Scientist with AWRI. Corporate oenologist for Dylan Lee Member of Technical Accolade Wines (formerly Winemaker for Bird in & Quality panel of the Constellation). 28 years’ Hand Wines, for the Institute. Completed winemaking experience in past seven years. He’s the Advanced Wine places such as McLaren vintaged in Northern Assessment Course Vale, WA and France. Has Rhone and Canada, and Wine Show judged internationally along with Margaret Judging Course. (France & Japan), and been River, McLaren Vale and an associate senior judge at the Swan Valley. He has 20+ state & regional wine completed the Australian shows in Australia. Wine Assessment Course (AWAC).68 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

varietal tastingBowen Estate Artwine The Good Velvet & Willow Umamu Estate Pepperjack PremiumCoonawarra Life Single Vineyard Clare Valley Margaret River Cut LanghorneCabernet Sauvignon Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Creek McLaren Vale2016 HHHH1/2 Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 HHH Merlot 2010 HHH Cabernet ShirazA harmony of plum, 2017 HHHH Rich powerful dark fruit Smells of cured meats 2016 HHHHHblackcurrant and vanilla A closed inky baby characters with nice and black olives with Ripe jammy charactersfragrances with intense with a good drive and oak and good tannin slight mintiness. Soft on the nose seamlesslyjubey fruit flavours and concentration of primary presence. Drinking and mellow in the integrated with somethe oak in seamless fruit showing toffee well. $30 mouth. $34 leafy/tobacco notes.balance. Excellent depth apple-like notes and Heartland Wines Very rich chocolaty fruit/of tannins. Good acid lovely soft tannins. $30 Directors’ Cut CABERNET & oak palate that is veryline. $34 Kings of Kangaroo Langhorne Creek BLENDS complex with a soft Ground Pedersen Cabernet Sauvignon $35-$40 mouthfeel. $35 Yarra Valley 2014 HHH Pertaringa Regional Cabernet Sauvignon Savoury nose with 21 TASTED Series Adelaide Hills 2016 HHH subtle mintiness. Soft 18 AWARDED Cabernet Sauvignon Deep and inky with a palate, full of flavour and 2016 HHHHH jammy edge. Okay acid with chewy tannins. $33 A strong class here Deep and intense and some alcohol heat Burk Salter Wines where quality justifies fragrant leafy fruit on the finish. $30 Moorunde Reserve the price. “A great leap aromas. Quite soft in Miles From Nowhere South Australia forward overall from the the mouth with dark Best Blocks Riverland Cabernet previous flights,” said fruits perfectly balanced Margaret River Sauvignon one judge. “Here we by some spicy oak with Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 HHH saw concentration and a fine line of tannins. 2016 HHH Nose is slightly tarry and vibrancy of fruit with Drinking well now. $35 A closed, tight and lean spirity. Nicely balanced balancing oak and acid.” style. Fruit more towards palate full of sweet dark the savoury end of the fruit. $30 spectrum. Time! $32 WINES MUDGEE• C H A R D O N N AY• SAUVIGNON BLANC• VERDELHO• ROSÈ• MERLOT• PINOT NOIR• SHIRAZ• CABERNET SAUVIGNON• SHIRAZ CABERNET• S PA R K L I N G C H A R D O N N AY P I N OT N O I R• SPARKLING SHIRAZG O O R E E PA R K W I N E SC A S T L E R E AG H H I G H WAY, M U D G E E N S W 2 8 5 0PHONE: 02 6378 1800 VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 69

CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BORDEAUX BLENDSKirrihill Wines Majella Coonawarra Majella Coonawarra Pertaringa Regional Majella CoonawarraVineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Series McLaren Vale Cabernet SauvignonTullymore Vineyard 2013 HHHHH 2012 HHHHH Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 HHHH1/2Clare Valley Excellent fleshy varietal A beautifully matured 2016 HHHH1/2 Excellent bouquetCabernet Sauvignon aromas smelling of wine that is still A huge powerful with lovely developed/2013 HHHHH cassis and dark berries. travelling well but cabernet with very aged characters andA fresh intensity of dark Full, well balanced and getting close to its regional characters of a delicious profile ofvarietal fruits lift out of warming palate with peak. Some lovely fruit blackcurrants mingling savoury flavours withthe glass with a lovely distinct regional flavours, sweetness well matched with the oak on the nose good use of oak. “Drinksweet rich concentration plenty of crisp acid and by powerful tannins and the tannins on the soon,” advised oneof cabernet flavours. Has fine tannins. $35 and has a long acid palate creating intense judge. $35fine drying tannins and backbone. $35 dark flavours. $35 Clarence Hillwell-handled oak. $35 Leconfield Brash Vineyard Reserve McLaren Coonawarra Single Vineyard Vale Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River Sauvignon 2016 HHHH1/2 Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 HHHH A lovely lifted cassis, 2015 HHHH1/2 Quite intense dark berries and mint The nose is vibrant and fruit fragrances - some bouquet. Warming in the fresh and smelling of red mintiness. Delicate mouth. Good balance berries with excellent sweet blackcurrant fruit between the sweet fruit length of varietal flavours flavours well balanced by tannins and acid. Quite perfectly balanced by the oak maturation. $35 an astringent finish. $35 the oak and the powerful Deep Woods Estate tannins. $39.95 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016 HHHH Rich, savoury and very youthful with intense dark minty fruit aromas. Soft and silky smooth in the mouth with drying tannins. $35 Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 HHHH Quite a developed nutty/leathery bouquet with sweet fruit notes. Great varietal fruit flavour intensity with big tannins and high acidity. $35 Chain Of Ponds Amadeus Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 HHH1/2 A well balanced, cool climate, cabernet. Hints of mint on the nose with a richer more concentrated sweet fruit palate. $35JUDGES - DAY 3 Leigh Francis Bill Hardy Sensory Research Corporate oenologist for Wolf Blass Manager at the Australian Accolade Wines (formerly Legendary Founder Wine Research Institute Constellation). 28 years’ of Wolf Blass (AWRI). On AWRI winemaking experience in Wines. Wolf has a Teaching Advisory Panel places such as McLaren winemaking legacy and Technical Quality Vale, WA and France. Has spanning over 40 Panel. Associate judge, judged internationally years, and a history of Adelaide wine show. (France & Japan), and been Industry Leadership. an associate senior judge at 20+ state & regional wine70 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018 shows in Australia.

varietal tastingAllinda Yarra Valley Bird in Hand Beresford EstateCabernets Adelaide Hills McLaren Vale2016 HHH Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet SauvignonA little simple with 2016 HHHHH 2015 HHHH1/2interesting ‘cab mac’-like A very well-made wine Intense and very varietalcharacters, some fleshy - lovely and soft with fruit characters withfruit and quite high level dark fruit aromas and some leafy notes,of tannins. $35 some sweet oak. Palate attractive spicy oak, shows excellent length good acid balance andChateau Yaldara and balance with a lovely a high level of tannins.Reserve Barossa concentration of dark Needs more time toValley Cabernet berry flavours. $40 integrate. $40Sauvignon Saddler’s Creek2016 HHH Bluegrass Langhorne Millbrook Winery Eden Hall BlockA big, full bodied, ripe Creek Cabernet Estate Perth Hills 3 Eden Valleyfruit style with good Sauvignon Cabernets Cabernet Sauvignonpalate length and high 2016 HHHHH 2014 HHHHH 2015 HHHHlevel of tannins. $35 Big rich and chocolaty Excellent! A perfect “An outstanding wine,” cabernet. Quite a lot of blend - very Bordeaux enthused one judge. ItGartelmann Wines oak on the nose that in style. Distinctive cool is a lovely complexityJonathan Mudgee covers the intense fruit climate characters and of quality oak, agedCabernet Sauvignon aromas. Typical cabernet still amazingly youthful. varietal fruit and soft fine2015 HHH characters on the palate Has an abundance of tannins. $40Lovely fresh dark fruit with plenty of grainy vibrant varietal fruit withfragrances and nice tannins. $40 great tannins. $40 1847 Wines Pappy’scrunchy berry fruit Saddler’s Creek Paddock Barossaflavours. $35 Bluegrass The Blend Haselgrove Wines Valley Cabernet Langhorne Creek Protector McLaren SauvignonReillys Dry Land Cabernet Sauvignon Vale Cabernet 2015 HHH1/2Clare Valley Shiraz 2016 HHHHH 2016 HHHH A lightly structured andCabernet Sauvignon Still very youthful with A powerful tannic style easy drinking style that2015 HHH purple hues to the deep with intense dark fruit has an abundance ofA full-bodied wine with red colour. Lovely sweet aromas and a dash sweet fruit matched bygood fruit concentration ripe fruit freshness and of oak with a rich the drying tannins. $40and persistence an abundance of oak concentration of sweet Barristers Blockand quite astringent sitting on the top and dark fruit flavours. $40 Wrattonbullytannins. $38 supported by fine drying Pertaringa Rifle & Cabernet Sauvignon tannins. $40 Hunt McLaren Vale 2016 HHHOparina Padthaway Heirloom Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon A big, fat and sweetCabernet Shiraz Coonawarra 2016 HHHH wine with excellent fruit2014 HHH Cabernet Sauvignon Strong and powerful and intensity and tannin/acidLovely nutty/leathery 2015 HHHHH a bit “edgy” at this stage complexity. $40aged characters obvious A beautifully balanced, with the oak standing Kings of Kangaroohere. “Value for money,” full bodied, cabernet out but some nice fruit Ground Pedersenthought one judge. $35 with great potential intensity underneath. Yarra Valley for further ageing. The Needs time. $40 Cabernet SauvignonCABERNET & fruit is intense and Saddler’s Creek 2015 HHHBLENDS concentrated. Good use Ryan’s Reserve A lighter simpler$40-$45 of oak and fine drying Langhorne Creek cabernet. Good fruit and tannins. $40 Cabernet Sauvignon slightly aggressive acid19 TASTED Shiraz 2015 HHHH and tannins. Potential for16 AWARDED A strong oak/fruit ageing. $40 bouquet leads to aA very consistent group Blue Pyrenees good dark fruit/sweetof excellent quality Estate Estate oak flavour profile thatoverall. “Starting to see Red Pyrenees has an attractive malowines that are worth Cabernet Sauvignon component. $40cellaring,” said one Malbec Merlotjudge. “However, some 2015 HHHH1/2excess oak is starting Still very youthful withto creep in hiding the gorgeous blackberryquality fruit underneath.” varietal fruit intensity and vibrancy dominating the nose and the palate and is well balanced by the oak. $40 July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 71

CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BORDEAUX BLENDSMaygars Hill Winery K1 by Geoff Hardy Mills Reef Elspeth Patrick ofReserve Strathbogie Adelaide Hills Hawkes Bay Coonawarra HomeRanges Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Block CoonawarraSauvignon 2016 HHHH 2016 HHH Cabernet Sauvignon2015 HHH Soft and smooth savoury A lightweight with oak 2013 HHHA very commercial style with bright sweet tending to overshadow Somewhat closed nosestyle. Quite simple with varietal fruit laced with the fruit at the moment and a lean and tanniclight berry characters a significant amount of and plenty of tannins. palate with hints ofand hints of darker acid and tannins. Needs $49.95 NZ sweet fruit. $45fruits. $42 to age. $45 Mills Reef Elspeth Evans & Tate Wolf Blass Grey Hawkes Bay Redbrook ReserveKoonara Ambriel’s Label Langhorne Cabernet Merlot Margaret RiverGift Coonawarra Creek Cabernet 2016 HHH Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2015 HHHH Marked smoky oakiness 2013 HHH2014 HHH A lighter blend that is still to the nose and a lighter A savoury cabernetA developed oak driven quite closed and exhibits savoury palate with with nice cassis fruitlightweight that’s quite some quality oak sitting good oak and tannins. and spicy oak. Ageingtannic. Another good on top of delicate varietal $49.95 NZ slowly. $49commercial style. $40 fruit with plenty of Happs Three Hills tannins. $49 Charles Andreas CABERNET & St Hugo CoonawarraCABERNET & Margaret River BLENDS Cabernet SauvignonBLENDS Greenock Estate Cabernet Sauvignon $50-$60 2015 HHHH1/2$45-$50 Wines Eleven Roads Malbec Merlot Petit A well-made mid- Heysen Trail SA Verdot 2015 HHH 13 TASTED weight wine. A lovely16 TASTED Cabernet Shiraz Attractive but unusual 11 AWARDED bouquet of blackcurrant14 AWARDED 2015 HHH1/2 camphor-like elements varietal fruit that is still Very developed nose to complex nose with A small group again quite fresh and veryA consistent class with leathery/nutty a vibrant fruit driven showing consistency flavoursome palate.overall without as elements. The palate is palate. $45 across the board. Prices Great tannin structuremany highlights as the sweet, rich and fruity McCarthy’s are starting to creep up. and good acidity. $58previous group of wines. and is ageing nicely. $45 Orchard The MyBut there is only $5 in it! Wolf Blass Grey Coco Reserve Old Karrawatta Christo’s Label Langhorne Vine McLaren Vale Paddock LanghorneWolf Blass Grey Creek Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon Creek CabernetLabel Langhorne Shiraz 2014 HHH1/2 2015 HHH SauvignonCreek Cabernet Some nice bottle A good easy drinking 2016 HHHHShiraz 2016 HHHHH maturation evident here commercial style with Deep red/purple wineA deep red wine with but fruit still quite fresh ripe jammy fruit, some showing good red berry-purple highlights. The and intense and mingles oak and high level of like cabernet charactersnose is dark and dense with aged leathery acid. $45 with some well-handledwith lovely vibrancy notes. $49 Sunshine Creek oak and plenty of acidto it. Palate has great Yarra Valley and tannins. $54concentration, intensity Cabernetsand balance of fruit, oak, 2015 HHH STAR RATINGS acid and tannin. $49 A nicely balanced commercial style; a Three-, four- and five-star ratings are signs ofSandalford Estate tad thin with some excellence in fruit quality and winemaking skill.Reserve Margaret dark fruits and drying All wines are judged ‘blind’ by wine industryRiver Cabernet tannins. $45 professionals and are compared in peerSauvignon Sunshine Creek classes by three judges.2016 HHHH1/2 Yarra Valley CM Wine is exclusive to Cellarmasters,A deeper tighter style Cabernets a major mail-order business.with a powerful varietal 2014 HHH CD Cellar door price.bouquet showing hints Another lightweight acid CDO Cellar door only.of mint and has a light driven wine starting SO Sold out.and savoury palate to develop but still $N/A Price not available at time of printing.with some nice acid showing some fruit  Contact information pages 127-128.and a gentle hint of freshness. $45tannins. $45 RECOMMENDED cellaring (years). BEST VALUE for $20 & under. For a complete list of what we tasted please refer to www.winestate.com.au72 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

varietal tastingTwinwoods Estate Shingleback D Block Mollydooker Twinwoods Estate Reillys RCV TheOptivus Margaret Reserve McLaren Gigglepot McLaren Optivus Margaret Dancer Clare ValleyRiver Cabernet Vale Cabernet Vale Cabernet River Cabernet Cabernet SauvignonSauvignon Sauvignon 2016 HHH1/2 Sauvignon 2014 HHHHH2014 HHHH 2013 HHHH Quite a jammy style 2012 HHH The quintessentialWell-made wine. “Needs Very deep red wine with with ripe fruit aromas An oaky nose with cabernet that could dojust one more year,” a jammy sweet nose. and big, warm, sweet hints of cinnamon and with further ageing. Asaid one judge. Has a Good length, depth and flavour profile with a nutmeg. Sweeter palate gorgeous aromatic mixsubtle complexity of intensity of fruit flavours nice edge of oak. $50 with good tannin/acid of cassis fruit and sweetblackcurrants, oak, tannins - fruit still appears quite Stage Door Wine balance. $50 oak on the nose and aand bottle age. $50 youthful. $55 Co. Headliner warming rich chocolaty Tenafeate Creek Series Eden Valley CABERNET & palate with well-handled One Tree Hill Basket Cabernet Sauvignon BLENDS oak. $65 Press One Tree Hill 2016 HHH $60-$80 Cabernet Sauvignon Moderate intensity of 2010 HHHH sweet raisined fruit 14 TASTED Powerful aged characters on the nose 13 AWARDED characters to the nose and echoed on the with camphor-like palate. $50 A very strong class notes. The palate is Cook Family Estate showing with lots of very concentrated, Iconique Barrique flavour and consistency. flavoursome and still Orange Cabernet “At this price you youthful. Travelling Sauvignon want to be spoiled!” well. $55 2015 HHH suggested one judge. Cook Family Estate A full bodied, oak Iconique Barrique dominated, commercial Hilltops Orange style that is quite Cabernet Sauvignon developed with lots of 2016 HHH1/2 acid and tannins. $50 A light, fruit driven, Stage Door Wine cabernet with Co. Headliner blackcurrant varietal fruit Series Eden Valley characters, a savoury Cabernet Sauvignon element and moderate 2015 HHH tannins. $50 Quite an aged oaky bouquet with loads of acidity and huge tannins on the dark fruit palate. $50 ORCHID WINE GROUP From the grape to your table, we meet all your needs... +61 8 8410 4635 www.orchidwine.com.au HARBOUR BOTTLING BAROSSA BLICKINSTAL TANK CELLAR DOOR CBD OFFICE | 208 Gouger Street, Adelaide, SA 5000 HABOUR BOTTLING | 18 Annie Watt Circuit, Osborne, SA 5017 BAROSSA BLICKINSTAL | 261 Rifle Range Road, Barossa Valley, SA 5352 TANK CELLAR DOOR | 133-139 Gouger Street, Adelaide, SA 5000 July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 73

CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BORDEAUX BLENDS Blue Pyrenees Karrawatta Estate Richardson Spartacus Pyrenees Cabernet Langhorne Creek Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 HHHH Malbec Shiraz A soft, smooth and 2016 HHHHH well-balanced wine; A powerful and youthful an elegant and blend brimming over sophisticated style with with flavour. Very fresh raspberry-like varietal blackcurrant aromas fruit, soft tannins and edged with smoky/spicy loads of acid. $60 oak notes. It’s long and warm in the mouth withKerrigan + Berry Saddler’s Creek LWE Barossa Greenock Estate varietal intensity. $92Mount Baker WA Alessandro Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Wines Growers Taylors St AndrewsCabernet Sauvignon Langhorne Creek 2014 HHHH Reserve Barossa Clare Valley2013 HHHHH Cabernet Sauvignon A sound commercial Valley Cabernet Cabernet SauvignonA perfectly balanced 2015 HHHH wine. Quite leathery Shiraz 2014 HHH 2015 HHHHHwine that’s still travelling A big, rich and and developed on the A powerful oak driven A mix of mintywell. The lovely varietal flavoursome cabernet nose with a sweeter and commercial blend. cassis fruit and oakfruit is dark and fleshy that is currently richer palate that has a Still some fruit evident on the nose and aand well matched dominated by the oak. good line of acid. $65 and strong tannin powerful flavoursomeby plenty of upfront Just needs some more Chain Of Ponds The presence. $60 complexity of rich sweetoak with quite drying age to show its at its Cachet Adelaide dark berries to thetannins. $60 best. $65 Hills Cabernet Harcourt Valley seamlessly balancedd’Arenberg The Hay Shed Hill Block Sauvignon Shiraz Vineyards Old Vine palate. Has loads ofCoppermine Road 2 Margaret River Merlot 2013 HHH1/2 Bendigo Cabernet character. $80McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Subdued aromas with Sauvignon St Hugo PrivateCabernet Sauvignon 2014 HHHH nutty leathery age 2014 HHH Collection2015 HHHH1/2 Still an amazingly evident and a rich sweet Light and simple CoonawarraNose is still somewhat youthful wine that has a concentration of flavours with advanced Cabernet Sauvignonclosed with some cassis lovely vibrant mix of red on a lighter palate. $65 oaky characters. A 2013 HHHHHfruit and some oak fruits and dark berries on Alkoomi Icon Range suggestion of fruit from “Amazing colour for ajust peeking through. both the nose and the Blackbutt Frankland high cropping young 5-year old cabernet,”Palate has a rich, sweet palate. $60 River Cabernet vines. $60 said one judge. Noseconcentration of fruit Tenafeate Creek Sauvignon still quite youthful andwith superb acidity. $70 One Tree Hill 2010 HHH1/2 CABERNET & closed with beautiful Museum Release Nose still closed and not BLENDS and powerful tannins on One Tree Hill giving much away. Palate $80-$100 the intensely flavoured Cabernet Sauvignon a little thin but still has varietal palate. $80 2004 HHHH some good fruit and nice 6 TASTED Ross Hill A very oaky, but very oak to match. $62 6 AWARDED The Griffin Orange nice, wine that has NSW Cabernet plenty of life to it. Some Sauvignon Merlot nice bottle age evident Cabernet Franc with leathery aged notes 2015 HHHH1/2 and a soft finish. $70 A powerful tannic driven blend with plenty of Sandalford Estate An outstanding and slightly green, vanillin, Reserve Margaret classy group of wines. oak characters but has River Cabernet “Great to see older some great blackcurrant Sauvignon wines still holding their varietal fruit beneath 2010 HHH1/2 vibrancy,” agreed the and a long lingering An intensely sweet and judges. finish. $95 very mature style. Has Fermoy Estate some powerful coffee- Reserve Margaret like oak characters, River Cabernet strong tannins and high Sauvignon acidity. $75 2015 HHH1/2 Very subtle aged fruit fragrances and a pure varietal palate that is slightly “edgy”. Could do with more time in the cellar! $9574 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

varietal tastingLeconfield The Koonara Head Wolf Blass Black St Hugo Cellar Wolf Blass BlackSydney Reserve Honcho Coonawarra Label Barossa Selection Label LanghorneCoonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Valley McLaren Vale Coonawarra Creek McLaren ValeCabernet Sauvignon 2015 HHHHH Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Shiraz2014 HHH1/2 “Excellent colour, Cabernet Shiraz 2012 HHHHH MalbecA lovely easy drinking body and flavour here,” Malbec A classic and classy 2012 HHHHHcommercial red but, as enthused one judge. 2015 HHHHH compilation of intense Still incredibly youthfulone judge suggested, Offering years of This is still a very inky varietal fruit aromas with an inviting vibrancy“Perhaps relying too cellaring potential. Good youthful wine and is with a dash of spicy oak of classic varietal fruitheavily on the powerful concentration of classy loaded with ripe jammy and an amazing palate aromas and flavoursoak”. $80 oak, dark inky fruits and varietal fruit characters with outstanding fruit well matched by some great tannins. $100 on the nose and characters laced with great classy oak. HasCABERNET & balanced by the strong fine tannins. $100 a lovely long lingeringBLENDS tannins and oak on the finish. $130$100- $200 palate. $130 Bird in Hand Nest Wolf Blass Black Egg Adelaide Hills20 TASTED Label Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon20 AWARDED Valley McLaren Vale 2015 HHHH1/2 Langhorne Creek Amazingly peppermintAn amazing class of Cabernet Shiraz characters dominate aworld class wines! Malbec still fresh nose. Palate“This shows what a 2014 HHHHH shows great depth,great variety cabernet A rich and powerful balance and texture andsauvignon offers to the blend with significant has intense plum-likeconsumer,” enthused use of oak. Some flavours with good oakone judge. mintiness evident on backbone. $110 the dense inky nose and Bird in Hand NestWolf Blass Black very powerful tannic Egg Adelaide HillsLabel Langhorne palate exhibiting lovely Cabernet SauvignonCreek McLaren rich fruit flavours. $130 2013 HHHH1/2Vale Barossa Valley A wonderfully powerfulCabernet Shiraz full flavoured cabernet2016 HHHHH with dense complexStill a baby! “Bottled too blackcurrant bouquet.young?” queried one Lovely varietal fruitjudge. Needs to be put intensity on a stillaway for years. Intensely youthful palate withyouthful cassis fruit lovely sweet oak. $110characters balanced bystrong acid and powerfultannins. $130 Love. passion. The secret ingredients. Handmade & freshly baked. Beautifully crafted. By Blackbird- Shop 3, 44-46 King William Road, Goodwood, SA 5034 phone: +61 0402 358 002 email: [email protected] #byblackbird ByBlackbird44KWR @byblackbird July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 75

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travelbriefsWINSOR DOBBINADELAIDE HILLSOLD IS NEW the glass, including labels like Small Valley, BEAUTIFUL BREWS Longview and Lobethal Road. The UraidlaTHE Adelaide Hills are dotted with old country Hotel is at 1198 Greenhill Road, Uraidla. CRAFT beers, cider and boutique spiritspubs that have been refurbed; one of the best www.uraidlahotel.com.au. Opening hours are are transforming the Adelaide Hillsis the Uraidla Hotel, furnished in a country/ 11am-midnight daily with lunch served from drinks scene. As you exit the freewayrustic chic style – with a bakery, brewery and noon to 2.30pm and dinner from 6-8.30pm. for Hahndorf, you can kick back in thecafé added next door. The site dates to 1867 welcoming beer garden at the friendlybut has a history of fires and closures and the NEW ARRIVAL Lobethal Bierhaus, a small all-grain craftlong room facing the main street is all that brewery which produces a range of award-remains of the original building. The burned HERSEY Vineyard Cellar Door and Bar is winning character beers. Also checktimbers are visible with the ceiling structure one of the newer arrivals in the booming out Prancing Pony Brewery in Totnessexposed. As per the fashion of the 1930s, the Adelaide Hills but has quickly built up a (between Hahndorf and Mount Barker),front foyer entrance was renovated in the Art following with its tasting flights and wines which uses traditional southern GermanDeco style – and that vibe remains. Guests by the glass. The wines are made from fire-brewing methods. Its Indian Red Ale isgravitate towards the fireplace in winter Marienberg pioneer Ursula Pridham’s former a favourite. Gulf Brewery in Hahndorf’s mainsurrounded by original exposed stonework vineyard, one of Australia’s first biodynamic street offers a contemporary range of ales,with artfully placed upside-down lampshades vineyards, which was purchased by the lagers and ciders, while handcrafted applehanging from the ceiling. The Uraidla Hotel’s Hersey family in 2012 in a derelict state. The and pear ciders are a focus in Kersbrook,menu has been described as “sophisticated wines are made by Jono Hersey and Damon Verdun and Paracombe. Cider aficionadospub grub” with rabbit and pancetta ale pie Koerner. The Hersey family reinvigorated should look out for the award-winningand humble chicken schnitzels among the the vineyard and the first crop was picked ciders from the Hills Cider Company, whichfavourites. The bulk of the produce is sourced in 2014. Yields for the next two years were are available in several of the region’s pubsfrom the Uraidla/Summertown/Piccadilly very low, but it is now hitting its stride. The while Ambleside Distillers in Hahndorf isarea. The wine list highlights local standouts, vineyard consists of 10 hectares of vineyard known for its gin. A good place to samplealong with a range from other parts of South divided into five parcels sprawled over 52 local boutique spirits is at the Gin Club atAustralia (and a few interstate and overseas hectares of forest, shrub and paddocks. The Stirling Hotel, a new attraction at aofferings). There are over a dozen options by The Herseys currently grow chardonnay and long-time favourite. pinot noir, while sourcing sauvignon blanc, pinot gris, syrah and merlot from friends. All CALLING ALL FOODIES wines follow a similar philosophy; picked early to retain natural acidity, wild yeast used for ADELAIDE Hills foodies and wine lovers fermentation, time on fine lees with no stirring (and makers) tend to get together at and minimal fining and filtration. Hersey the Summertown Aristologist, run by a Vineyard Cellar Door and Bar is at 100B community of passionate local foodies. Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf. (08) 8388 There is a focus on wines made from 100% 7906. www.herseyvineyard.com.au. It is open organic fruit and made without filtering, Monday-Wednesday noon-5pm, Thursday fining or heat treatment and minimal sulphur noon-8pm, Friday-Saturday noon-late and additions. But the natural wine bent might Sunday, noon-5pm. not suit traditionalists. Think names like Lucy Margaux and Commune of Buttons. The menu, too, highlights ingredients rather than explaining dishes, so you can choose from the likes of broccoli, pearl barley and puffed grains, or perhaps chicken, leek, sorrel. The Summertown Aristologist is at 1097 Greenhill Rd, Summertown. It is open Friday-Sunday 9am-9pm. 477 410 105. WINES WITH ATTITUDE ONE of the newer drawcards in the Adelaide Hills region is two attractions in80 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

travelbriefsone; Applewood Distillery and Unico Zelo sitting room, kitchenette, bedroom and things seeing people reconnect withWines. Not only can visitors watch how bathroom with balcony seating areas. something they grew up with and can relatethe cellar door’s range of wines and spirits Breakfast provisions are provided with a to, or on the flipside people who haven’t everare made; they can then be tasted in a selection of local produce. “This really is engaged with a horse and introducing themstylish bar/tasting area. It is easy to while one of the most beautiful and picturesque to Indiana.” Find out more about Classicaway an afternoon sipping cocktails, Unico premises in the Adelaide Hills – you fall Carriage Drives on 0429 887 121.Zelo wines “with attitude”, wine and spirit immediately in love with it,” said managerflights, and of course, bar nibbles. You can Max Mason. “We’re aiming to be a cellar A TOUCH OF JAPANbuild your own platter. Brendan and Laura door that showcases the best of BasketCarter’s premises are open seven days a Range wines.” A restaurant overseen by THE Adelaide Hills may appear to beweek, 11am to 4pm. Applewood/Unico Zelo Spanish chef Alfonso Ales is the latestis at 24 Victoria Street, Gumeracha. (08) attraction. The Manor is at 762 Lobethal an unlikely spot to find a Japanese8389 1250. www.unicozelo.com.au Road, Basket Range. (08) 8390 1271 www. themanorbr.com.au. restaurant, but Yuki in the Hills at AldgateBEYOND CAMELOT CATCH A CLASSIC CARRIAGE has been an immediate hit since openingTHE former Camelot Castle was re-bornearlier this year as The Manor Basket THE Adelaide Hills remain quiet enough in February. The 50-seat diner offers aRange Cellar, a high-end tasting room for visitors to enjoy a classic horse-drawnfor Basket Range boutique wines with its carriage ride. Classic Carriage Drives, range of authentic Japanese flavours andown accommodation and restaurant. The based at Montacute, is the brainchildhistoric estate, built in 1928, has undergone of Libby Green, who with her beautiful has earned rave reviews. “Where we area multi-million-dollar refurbishment to dappled-grey Percheron horse, Indiana,create a new country estate, where and vintage European carriage, is proving in the Hills it’s something very different – areclaimed timbers and a neutral colour popular for vintage teas, parties andpalate celebrate all that is excellent about weddings. “I selected the Percheron breed new experience,” says manager Jacksonthe natural beauty of Basket Range. The for their temperament and reliability, withManor encompasses multiple indoor and their social personalities and big soft hearts Dennis. Owners Mike Oh and Dahlia Jungoutdoor event spaces that can cater for they are the heart and soul of my business,”a variety of bespoke events, from large she says. “It’s one of the most satisfying have moved to Aldgate, and Dahlia spentsit-down wedding receptions to outdoorcocktail parties in the gardens, to intimate six months training in Japan, where herprivate dining experiences in the parlourroom. A modest chapel in beautiful gardens parents own a restaurant. She has broughtis available for ceremonies, while 12townhouse-style accommodation suites are with her Japanese-trained chef Gang Kimavailable, all of which include a separate to Yuki (which means happiness) and they offer sushi, sashimi, udon, ramen, tempura, katsu and gyoza. The menu offers a range of beers and wines, along with a sake offering that runs from premium junmai daiginjo down to ginjo and junmai. Yuki in the Hills is open Tuesday-Sunday 11am-10pm. 4 Strathalbyn Rd, Aldgate. (08) 7226 5767. Top: Lobethal Bierhaus. Left: The Manor Basket Range. Middle: Classic Carriage Drives. Above: Yuki in the Hills Japanese Restaurant. Opposite page top: Beer tasting plate Lobethal Bierhaus. Middle left: Uraidla Hotel lounge. Bottom: Hersey vineyard cellar door and bar. July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 81

ADELAIDE HILLS166 TASTED100 AWARDEDADELAIDE HILLSThere are ups and downs in this region! Pun Intended. Don’t Artwine Singleexpect blockbuster flavours here. Wines tend to be mid-weight Vineyard Adelaideand what could be described as elegant (not thin). Costs are Hills Proseccoprohibitive in this environment but winemakers need to not 2017 HHHovercrop to keep the wine price down. Better to tell the story Gentle floral lift to theof quality and maintain the price. Across the board some good nose and attractiveexamples, with chardonnay the champion. peachy flavours. Great example of this classicSPARKLING Sidewood Chloe Sidewood Adelaide Italian style. $25 Haselgrove Wines Adelaide Hills Cuvée Hills Sparkling Pinot First Cut Adelaide10 TASTED 2014 HHHH Noir Chardonnay PINOT GRIS/ Hills Pinot Grigio7 AWARDED Layers of interest NV HHH1/2 GRIGIO 2017 HHHH running through this A complex nose Lovely pear-likeSolid class of either wine. Some very nice showing nice balance 13 TASTED aromas leap out of thecommercial wines or toasty oak, plenty of oak and yeast. Good 9 AWARDED glass, and one judgebroader flavoursome of yeast autolysis length of light fresh described the flavourdrinkers agreed the and attractive aged varietal fruit flavours. Few faults here; a being like “homemadejudges. “The best here characters. $30 $20 nice group of quaffers. apple pie cooling on theshowed elegance and Sidewood Isabella d’Arenberg “Makers need to decide bench!” $23restraint,” said one Adelaide Hills Pollyanna whether they go for Blackbilly Adelaidejudge. Sparkling Rosé Polly Adelaide complexity and interest Hills Pinot Gris 2013 HHHH Hills Sparkling or go for over cropping 2017 HHHHChateau Yaldara Nicely balanced wine Chardonnay Pinot to make neutral easy A rich flavoursome andVintage Adelaide for a 5-year old. Lovely Noir NV HHH drinking wines,” said beautifully “detailed”Hills Sparkling yeasty richness with A bigger richer style. one judge. wine. Some complexityChardonnay Pinot some fruit still evident Nice yeasty complexity developing and someNoir 2015 HHHH and secondary notes and good flavour residual sugar obviousFaint strawberry adding complexity. $32 profile. $28 but in balance. $24characters edged with K1 by Geoff Hardynice yeast autolysis. Wines Adelaide HillsSearing acidity on the Sparkling Pinot Noirflavoursome palate holds Chardonnayit all together. $50 NV HHH Salmon hued wine with fruit notes on the nose and pinot giving depth and interest to the palate. $35JUDGES - DAY 1 Jane Paull Marty O’Flaherty Freelance wine Winemaker for Rockbare. Ian McKenzie consultant, viticulturist, Contract Winemaker and Wine consultant. winemaker and wine Winemaking Consultant. National wine show educator. Lecturer in Bachelor of Applied judge and former sensory evaluation at the Wine Science from co-chief winemaker International College of Charles Sturt University. for Southcorp, Seppelt Hotel Management and Previously with Zilzie and Berri Estates. Over Le Cordon Bleu. Course Wines. 40 years’ experience trainer for the Wine and in the wine industry Spirit Education Trust. with more than 30 National and regional years participation in show judge. the wine show judging circuit.82 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

regional tastingReillys Adelaide Small Valley Nepenthe Pinnacle Chateau Yaldara NepentheHills Pinot Gris Vineyard Adelaide Petraea Adelaide Foundations Winemakers Select2017 HHHH Hills Pinot Gris Hills Sauvignon Adelaide Hills Adelaide HillsA richer style with plenty 2017 HHH Blanc 2017 HHHH Sauvignon Blanc Gruner Veltlinerof character and “a Good lees influence A nose of green peas 2017 HHH 2017 HHH1/2dance” of varietal aromas here adds both flavour and passionfruit with Light aromatics, some Musky bouquet withand flavours. $25 and layer upon layer of quite a weighty style grassiness with a guava- a slightly perfumed liftLongview Queenie complexity. $25 of palate that has good like edge and tight line and lovely persistenceAdelaide Hills Pinot depth and length of of acidity. $22 of citrus/fresh herbalGrigio 2017 HHH SAUVIGNON passionfruit flavours. $32 flavours. An elegantSubtle varietal fruit BLANC Hahndorf Hill Haselgrove Wines wine. $30aromas and light, crisp Adelaide Hills First Cut Adelaideand mouth-watering 25 TASTED Sauvignon Blanc Hills Sauvignon Tomich Winesappley flavours. $21 12 AWARDED 2017 HHH1/2 Blanc 2017 HHH Woodside Vineyard A very appealing and A crisp lively wine with Adelaide HillsChateau Yaldara No so many of the green pretty wine with light a bright concentration Gruner VeltlinerFoundations lean wines we saw in herbal varietal characters of tropical fruit 2016 HHH1/2Adelaide Hills Pinot the past. “However,” and powerful, mouth- characters. $23 Beginning to developGris 2017 HHH said one judge, “Still watering citrus-like, slightly figgy/honeyedVery nicely put together more concentration acidity. $24 Cockfighter’s Ghost aged characters. Palatewine that packs a needed for the best Reillys Adelaide Single Vineyard has depth, length andgood punch of pinot results; watch the grape Hills Sauvignon Adelaide Hills warmth with goodgris flavours. Good tonnage!” Blanc 2017 HHH1/2 Sauvignon Blanc acidity. $25minerality. $22 Lifted varietal nose with 2017 HHHFox Gordon Sidewood intensity of melons Pretty floral fragrances Longview KuhlCharlotte’s Web Adelaide Hills and white pepper. and an herbaceous Adelaide HillsAdelaide Hills Pinot Sauvignon Blanc More tropical on the varietal palate with nice Gruner VeltlinerGrigio 2017 HHH 2017 HHHH1/2 palate with appealing acid zestiness. $25 2017 HHHA generous richer style A crisp, lively and phenolics. $25 Interesting nose; almostof wine with great seamlessly balanced Karrawatta Anna’s Jericho Adelaide aniseed-like with anfreshness, texture and wine with pungent Adelaide Hills Hills Fumé Blanc intriguing licorice root/depth. $22.95 gooseberry aromas Sauvignon Blanc 2017 HHH anise flavour profile. $25Cockfighter’s Ghost and more of those 2017 HHH1/2 Another fumé styleSingle Vineyard gooseberry characters Fume style with spicy with punchy aromas Tomich WinesAdelaide Hills Pinot on the nicely weighted oak aromas and tropical and a firm grippy palate Woodside VineyardGris 2017 HHH palate. $20 fruit edge to the palate. with extra depth of Adelaide HillsAnother generous style A well-integrated style flavour. $26 Gruner Veltlinerbut also shows some Nepenthe Altitude - adds interest to the 2017 HHHrestraint. “Keeps you Adelaide Hills line-up. $26 GRUNER Fresh, lively and floralwanting more!” $25 Sauvignon Blanc Pertaringa Regional VELTLINER on the nose withHahndorf Hill 2017 HHHH Series Adelaide Hills flavoursome green appleAdelaide Hills Bright appealing Sauvignon Blanc 11 TASTED length to the palate. $25Pinot Grigio floral fragrances with 2017 HHH1/2 6 AWARDED2017 HHH tropical notes and a Delicate line of green/ Hahndorf Hill GruLight, lifted and citrussy well-balanced zesty nettle-like varietal fruit “Still a work in progress Adelaide Hillsstyle. Mouth-wateringly citrus palate that is both characters and lovely line here,” noted one judge. Gruner Veltlinerfresh thanks to loads of elegant and vibrant. $22 of acid leading to a long “As vines age and more 2017 HHHacidity. $25 clean finish. $30 experience occurs there A clean fresh style with Chain Of Ponds will be better quality fruit light lemon peel-like fruitAdam Clay Black Thursday and more understanding and just a dash of whitePenfolds winemaker in Adelaide Hills of the variety.” pepper. $29the Barossa Valley. Has Sauvignon Blanccompleted vintages at 2017 HHH Hand Crafted CHARDONNAYMarchesi de Frescobaldi Vibrant varietal lift to the by Geoff Hardyin Chianti and Pellegrin in nose with an appealing Adelaide Hills 26 TASTEDCalifornia. Judge at the herbaceous/green apple/ Gruner Veltliner 16 AWARDEDAlternative Varieties show tropical flavour profile. 2017 HHHHCairns, Queensland Wine $20 Quite citrussy and light Some superb winesAwards and Clare Valley with a hint of spice on here. “The best werewine show. the nose and it’s crisp excellent examples of and flavoursome in the modern chardonnays,” mouth with a long drying said one judge. “These finish. $25 were well crafted with less stirring and some serious oak creating texture and interest.” There were also many young lighter wines. July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 83

ADELAIDE HILLSPenfolds Max’s Chain Of Ponds Sidewood Adelaide Richard Hamilton Tomich WinesAdelaide Hills Corkscrew Road Hills Chardonnay Signature Adelaide Woodside VineyardChardonnay Adelaide Hills 2016 HHH Hills Chardonnay Adelaide Hills2016 HHHHH Chardonnay A good example of a 2015 HHH Riesling 2015 HHHHVery inviting elegant 2017 HHH1/2 modern chardonnay. Pungent complexity A well-made wine madestonefruit nose. Soft and Nice balance of fruit and Some fruit, some to the nose. Soft and for ageing. Quite austererounded in the mouth oak here with toffee funkiness and a warm in the mouth with at the moment butwith good concentration notes on the nose and “thoughtful” finish. $22 nice secondary biscuity with some secondaryof fruit flavours nicely decent palate length Tempus Two notes. $30 characters just startingsupported by the acidity. with good level of Platinum Adelaide to evolve. $25Has real style and plenty acidity. $35 Hills Chardonnay OTHER WHITE Sidewood Adelaideof finesse! $35 Hemera Estate 2016 HHH VARIETALS & Hills Pinot BlancPenfolds Reserve Single Vineyard Smoky oak dominates BLENDS 2017 HHHBin A Adelaide Hills Adelaide Hills the nose and the palate Super interesting wineChardonnay Chardonnay has light tropical appeal 17 TASTED with delicate old oak2016 HHHHH 2017 HHH with toasty notes. $24 10 AWARDED characters, some spicesAn attractive and quite Toasty oaky style Haselgrove Wines and some herbs. $22funky style that’s all with a buttery edge. Staff Adelaide Hillslychees and lemons. Some pineapple fruit Chardonnay Interesting class. Mixed Hand CraftedVery stylish palate characters and a hint of 2016 HHH varieties with mixed by Geoff Hardywith excellent length, spice. $25 Biscuity bouquet with results. “The best here Adelaide Hills Arneisweight and balance of McGuigan Shortlist a savoury edge. Soft were wines that drink 2017 HHHpowerful varietal fruit. Adelaide Hills and supple passionfruit well and are satisfying,” Dry crunchy style withShowing some alcohol Chardonnay palate with zesty said one judge. Fianos light apricot-like fruitwarmth. $100 2017 HHH acidity. $30 and rieslings were the with herbaceous notesPenfolds Cellar Lively and fresh with an Sew & Sew Contour pick here. and hints of tropics. $25Reserve Adelaide appealing crisp peach Adelaide Hills Sew & Sew SashikoHills Chardonnay palate showing layers of Chardonnay Tomich Wines Adelaide Hills Fiano2015 HHHHH complexity. $28 2016 HHH Woodside Vineyard 2017 HHHAn appealing riper Collalto Adelaide A soft, warm and Adelaide Hills Lightly aromatic.style chardonnay. Quite Hills Chardonnay generous wine with oak Riesling 2017 HHHH Slightly closed nose,vibrant for its age. Some 2017 HHH tending to dominate Has lovely freshness nice palate texture andvanilla on the nose and A soft fruity style - no and complex malo with some great apricot, some phenolics - but inquite a sharp acidic obvious oak. Peachy characters. $35 ripe peach and honeyed check. $25palate at the moment. notes on the nose Karrawatta Anth’s characters. Shows Barristers Block“Interesting to see it in a and persistent tropical Garden Adelaide plenty of potential for Adelaide Hillsfew more years.” $55 flavours. $35 Hills Chardonnay ageing. $25 Riesling 2017 HHHFox Gordon The Tomich Wines Best 2016 HHH A drink now style - aEmpress Adelaide Of Both Worlds A touch light, lean and Jericho Adelaide tad lean with some lightHills Chardonnay Adelaide Hills elegant with little, if any, Hills Fiano floral/jasmine notes.2016 HHHH1/2 Chardonnay oak influence. Very light 2017 HHHH Good acid line. $28Developed brioche-like 2016 HHH fruit. “But what’s there “Crisp and fresh like Nepenthearomas and an upfront A simple fruit-driven is good.” $46 a fiano should be,” Winemakers Selectstonefruit palate with chardonnay with Tomich Wines Best enthused one judge. Adelaide Hillssecondary notes notes of peaches and Of Both Worlds Some florals, a touch Gewurztraminerdeveloping. Still very nectarines and a slight Adelaide Hills of spice and hint of 2017 HHHyouthful needs more nougat note. $18 Chardonnay herbs gives this wine Simple Turkish Delight/time to evolve and 2015 HHH an edge. $26 rose petal bouquet andshine. $25 Simple, somewhat an appealing, varietally one-dimensional style, correct, palate. $30 but has pretty peachy fruit with nougat notes. $18JUDGES - DAY 2 David Bowley James Evers Owner/winemaker Senior Winemaker, Ian McKenzie for Vinterloper Wines. Nepenthe Wines and Wine consultant. Formerly technical Australian Vintage (SA National wine show auditor for the Australian Premiums for 11 years). judge and former Wine & Brandy Previously winemaker co-chief winemaker Corporation (AWBC). Has at Mildara, Coonawarra for Southcorp, Seppelt previous experience as and Glendonbrook and and Berri Estates. Over a winemaker at Simeon Rothbury in the Hunter 40 years’ experience McGuigan in Loxton and Valley. in the wine industry also Orlando Wyndham. with more than 30 Conducted a vintage in years participation in Burgundy in 2003. the wine show judging circuit.84 W I N E S TAT E May/June 2018

regional tastingFox Gordon Princess Sidewood Adelaide Eagle and the Fool Zonte’s FootstepAdelaide Hills Fiano Hills Tempranillo Adelaide Hills Dawn Patrol2016 HHH Rosé 2217 HHH Tempranillo Adelaide Hills PinotSome buttery, toasty, A modern style; fresh 2016 HHH Noir 2016 HHH1/2honeyed characters and clean - light and A good wine. Lovely fruit Generous fleshy winedeveloping here giving inoffensive with sweet profile, earthy nuances delivering lovely punchthe wine lovely richness. hints of strawberries. $22 and nice savoury touch of sour cherry and earthy$22.95 with balancing tannins. beetroot characters. Soft OTHER RED $19.95 in the mouth. $30Barristers Block VARIETALS & GMH Adelaide HillsAdelaide Hills BLENDS Nepenthe Altitude Pinot NoirGewurztraminer Adelaide Hills 2017 HHH2015 HHH 9 TASTED Tempranillo Herbal nose with aVery varietal and ageing 7 AWARDED 2016 HHH cherry lift. Palate is lightwell. Sill has lifted Crimson red wine with and luscious with goodprimary fruit aromas and A generally fault free lovely dark fruits, some flavour profile. $20flavours. $25 category! “These earthiness and has a big Chain Of Ponds are generally bistro tannin profile. $22 Morning StarROSÉ wines for drinking not Adelaide Hills Pinot thinking,” said one Fox Gordon The Vinteloper PN/17 Noir 2017 HHH5 TASTED judge. “They are best Dark Prince Adelaide Hills Pinot Different! “Stands3 AWARDED with food rather than for Adelaide Hills Nero Noir 2017 HHHH1/2 out in the crowd!” critical analysis.” D’Avola 2016 HHH “A really fun style,” Red fruits with smokySmall group with some Described by one judge according to one judge. bacon notes and stalkynice, true to style, as a, “Bright, fresh Great complex balance complexity. $35examples. bistro quaffer” with of herbal, stalky, spicy K1 by Geoff Hardy its lovely varietal fruit and cherry characters Wines Adelaide Hills Artwine The Dog characters. $25 with great use of Pinot Noir House Single Chain Of Ponds oak and a “Joyous 2017 HHH Vineyard Adelaide Stopover Adelaide structure!”. $42 Very light, clean and Hills Merlot Hills Barbera nicely focussed showing 2017 HHH1/2 2016 HHH good use of oak. Good, Leafy violet nuances on A lighter style showing but just shy of being the nose and appealing a touch of development great. $45 flavours of plums and but still holding some Tempus Two chocolate on the soft freshness. $35 Platinum Adelaide juicy palate. $30 Hills Pinot Noir 2016 HHH Chain Of Ponds PINOT NOIR Some great sweet Stopover Adelaide pinot fruit on the nose Hills Barbera 21 TASTED and quite a tannic 2017 HHH1/2 palate with a powerful “A style that has 9 AWARDED mouthfeel. $24 potential,” thought one Chain Of Ponds judge. It’s savoury and A lot of borderline Morning Star meaty and has dark wines here showing Adelaide Hills Pinot cherries and sweet more attention to Noir 2016 HHH spiciness. $35 detail required both in Some nice earthy cherry winemaking and grape fruit, strong tannins andHahndorf Hill Hahndorf Hill picking. Great to see good acidity holding it allAdelaide Hills Zsa Zsa Nouveau light colours are no together. $35Rosé 2017 HHHH Adelaide Hills longer an issue but d’Arenberg TheMore of a savoury style Zweigelt 2017 HHH this elusive variety still Feral Fox Adelaidewith a lovely salmon Austere and slightly needs more work! Hills Pinot Noirpink hue and tons of rustic with earthy/ 2015 HHHflavour with some very beetroot-like notes. Collalto Adelaide Big and chunky withgood texture on the back Some herbs; some Hills Pinot Noir dark cherry and forestpalate. $24 spices. “Quite 2017 HHH1/2 floor characters and different!” $35 Appears lean but there’s showing some age. power beneath! Classic Solid tannins. $30Nepenthe Altitude herbal/sour cherryAdelaide Hills Pinot complexity with floralRosé 2017 HHH1/2 notes and hints ofConfectionery candy beetroot. $35floss-like nose and asweet fruity palatewith a good mouthfeeland lovely long tightfinish. $22 May/June 2018 W I N E S TAT E 85

ADELAIDE HILLSCABERNET SHIRAZ & Zonte’s Footstep Jericho Adelaide SWEETSAUVIGNON & BLENDS Hills Are Alive Hills Syrah WHITESBLENDS Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 HHH1/2 21 TASTED 2016 HHHH Quite elegant and more 2 TASTED6 TASTED 15 AWARDED Quite Rhone-like with savoury in character 2 AWARDED4 AWARDED ripe prune-like fruit and with nice spiciness. A very strong class! some funkiness to add Cedary aromas and K1 by Geoff HardyA small class of “The 2016 vintage interest. Lovely overall flavours of Maraschino Wines Adelaide Hills“premature” wines that was a good one with flavour and texture with cherries. $38 Autumn Harvestare generally firm and wines having a nice savoury touches. $35 K1 by Geoff Hardy Rieslingwill probably stay that combination of flavour Hahndorf Hill Wines Tzimmukin 2017 HHHH1/2way. and elegance,” said one Adelaide Hills Shiraz Adelaide Hills Shiraz A lovely lush sweet judge. “Many of these 2016 HHHH Cabernet Sauvignon wine with liftedNepenthe Altitude are early release wines Ripe fruit nose with 2016 HHH fragrances of cannedAdelaide Hills and will be even better a big oaky lift. Great Dark mocha/burnt toffee peaches and apricotsCabernet Sauvignon with age.” balance and persistence nose and very appealing which is echoed on the2016 HHH of dark plum, blackberry juicy fruit palate with a palate that has almostQuite a leafy style Sidewood Mappinga and cedar flavours with a drying finish. $295 caramel-like character.with decent cassis/ Adelaide Hills Shiraz lovely line of acid. $40 K1 by Geoff Hardy Citrussy finish. $25dried herb flavours, 2015 HHHHH Vinteloper SH/15 Wines Adelaide Hillstight tannins and a Subdued nose with Adelaide Hills Shiraz Shiraz 2016 HHH d’Arenberg Thepersistent finish. $22 hints of dark berries, 2015 HHHH Leafy/tarry aromas Noble Botryotinia spices and coffee beans. Brooding berry bouquet and lovely bright berry Adelaide Hills NobleChain Of Ponds The palate is balanced with hints of the forest flavours with slight 2015 (375ml) HHHAmadeus Adelaide and harmonious and floor. Good depth and green edge. Still a A developed unctuousHills Cabernet full of dark berry fruits, persistence of plum, baby! $45 style; very soft andSauvignon spices and great savoury mint and chocolate K1 by Geoff Hardy sweet with hints2016 HHH complexity. $60 flavours with lingering Wines Middle Hill of burnt orangeVarietally pure with dark tannins. $42 Adelaide Hills Shiraz marmalade. $20brooding fruit, charry By Geoff Hardy Longview Yakka 2016 HHHnotes and “sensible” Adelaide Hills Shiraz Adelaide Hills Shiraz Some nice honest reduse of oak with earthy 2016 HHHH 2016 HHH1/2 berry fruit here lacedtannins. $35 An elegant shiraz with a Savoury and interesting with Christmas spices slight medicinal edge to with well weighted and firmish tannins.Pertaringa Regional the nutty nose and nice jubey fruit, some Time! $25Series Adelaide Hills sweet fruit on the mid- attractive dusty oak andCabernet Sauvignon palate with balancing good line of acid. Needs Vinteloper SH/162016 HHH tannins. $25 time. $30 Adelaide Hills ShirazA richer, easy drinking, Chain Of Ponds 2016 HHHstyle with juicy Sidewood Ledge Adelaide Hills Briary/forest floorblackcurrant fruit Adelaide Hills Shiraz Shiraz 2016 HHH1/2 fragrances and simpleand some pleasant 2016 HHHH Obvious cool climate cherry/berry palate wellleafiness. $35 Bold, rich and style with its peppery supported by the oak. $29 concentrated and menthol characters,K1 by Geoff Hardy showing an extra level blue fruits and textured STAR RATINGS Wines Adelaide Hills of flavour with good tannins. Will improveCabernet Sauvignon supporting spicy oak. with age. $35 Three-, four- and five-star ratings are signs of2016 HHH Just needs more time to Karrawatta Dairy excellence in fruit quality and winemaking skill.An elegant, restrained evolve. $26 Block Adelaide Hills All wines are judged ‘blind’ by wine industrystyle with varietally Shiraz 2016 HHH1/2 professionals and are compared in peercorrect brambly fruit and Nepenthe Good honest wine classes by three judges.understated power. $45 Pinnacle Gate Block showing dark brooding CM Wine is exclusive to Cellarmasters, Adelaide Hills Shiraz fruit with loads of a major mail-order business. 2016 HHHH minty characters. CD Cellar door price. Very good wine with Needs more time to CDO Cellar door only. loads of character. Smart reach its best. $38 SO Sold out. spicy oak mixes with $N/A Price not available at time of printing. good briary fruit. Just  Contact information pg 127-128. needs time to come together. $32 RECOMMENDED cellaring (years). BEST VALUE for $20 & under. For a complete list of what we tasted please refer to www.winestate.com.au86 W I N E S TAT E May/June 2018



travelbriefsWINSOR DOBBINYARRA VALLEYMAKING ITS MARK manicured grounds. The makeover has been French cuisine, with a modern Australian designed by Melbourne’s Foolscap Studio influence. We use a lot of local ingredients.POINT Leo Estate at Merricks is one of which has created four distinct open plan Domaine Chandon, 727 Maroondah Highway,the most exciting winery newcomers to areas for tasting and dining. To complement Coldstream. Visit www.chandon.com.au.the Mornington Peninsula in decades. the restaurant, there’s a retail space asWith superstar chef Phil Wood, formerly well as a cellar door hosting tastings and LINDENDERRY REVIVALof Rockpool and Eleven Bridge, manning masterclasses. There is also the lounge; anthe pans, Point Leo, owned by the Gandel informal wine bar serving share plates and THE Mornington Peninsula is one of Australia’sfamily, brings more fine wine, sculptures and wine by the glass or bottle. Its centrepiece finest wine and food destinations, andfirst-class food to the $50 million estate. The is a curvy, dusty-pink-banquette seating gracious country house hotel Lindenderry haswines are all single vineyard and made from arrangement offering views over the vineyard for two decades been one of the best placesfruit that has been hand selected and hand and the ranges beyond. “Cellar doors are to stay. The resort even has its own vineyard.picked. The Gandel family has been making changing,” said estate manager Shaine De A massive recent refurb is aimed at reignitingwine for the enjoyment of family and friends for Venny. “You’d walk in, there would just be a Lindenderry’s popularity. Hotshot Australianalmost a decade, growing chardonnay, pinot straight long bar, there would be the bottles design firm Hecker Guthrie has completed thegris, shiraz and pinot noir. Sommelier Andrew behind it - bang, bang, bang, splash tasting multi-million dollar refurbishment for boutiqueMurch, previously from Melbourne’s Rockpool - and then probably a gift shop-kind-of-cellar hotel group Lancemore. A key element is theBar & Grill and at Stokehouse, lists the family door retail on the way out. And off you go. revamp of the restaurant, now described aswines alongside an all-Victorian list. The That’s not enough any more. People want to having “a cool, unstuffy take on a traditionalon-site Sculpture Park on the 134ha estate create some kind of memorable experience English estate”. Located in the heart ofhouses an evolving selection of Australian and there.” De Venny says the central idea of the Red Hill and only an hour from downtowninternational pieces. Point Leo Estate, 3649 redesign was to create a diverse experience Melbourne, Lindenderry is well positioned asFrankston-Flinders Rd, Merricks; phone (03) for guests: “Whether you want to come into a base to explore the Mornington Peninsula.5989 9011 or visit www.ptleoestate.com.au. the tasting bar and learn about a range of Paul Witherington, formerly of London’s premium sparkling wines, or you’re only Soho House and Port Phillip Estate, isFRENCH FLAVOURS popping in for 30 minutes and want to enjoy executive chef across all dining at the a glass of bubbles and something casual to hotel with an emphasis on locally-sourcedDOMAINE Chandon, the sparkling wine eat in the lounge bar, there’s an experience ingredients used in rustic assemblages.pioneer in the Yarra Valley, has spent $2 million for everyone.” In its re-modelled restaurant, All 40 rooms and four communal gatheringredeveloping its visitor centre and restaurant. Chandon offers a la carte and set menus spaces have been re-worked to highlightThe winery, founded by French champagne with suggested wine pairings. “We’ve honed the property’s undoubted country charm.house Moet & Chandon in 1986, has cut the focus to be more European in style, given There are handsome couches in dark leather,back on its fine dining offering to create a our roots in France,” says executive chef wood floors and marble fireplaces andnew lounge space that caters to independent Joshua Smyth. “So we’re really focusing on side-tables. The 34ha of gardens featurevisitors who also want to explore the estate’s88 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

travelbriefsa sculpture by acclaimed Melbourne-born Bystander and sales and marketing manager 2017, to widespread acclaim. Set onartist Michael Cartwright. “We have been in for Soumah to share local knowledge. YVCD a pristine vineyard only one hour fromRed Hill for almost 20 years now and have is committed to raising the profile of each of Melbourne, this distinctive hotel offers severalcome to understand the sensibility of the the five wineries on tasting - Santolin Wines, experiences in collaboration with existingpeople who love this region,” said Lancemore Seville Estate, Soumah Wines, Squitchy UWEA member Montalto Vineyard and OliveCEO Julian Clark. “The reincarnation of Lane and Warramunda Estate. Yarra Valley Grove. Examples of the new experiencesLindenderry is for them. Hecker Guthrie have Cellar Door, 242 Maroondah Highway, available at Jackalope include: Morningtondelivered a contemporary fusion of European Healesville. Open Thursday-Sunday. Visit Peninsula Discovery - an ideal introductioncountry hotel design features with a distinctly www.yarravalleycellardoor.com. to the Mornington Peninsula, this one or two-Australian touch that we hope will become night escape packages accommodation insomething special in the Australian hotel FIRST IN 20 YEARS one of Jackalope’s Vineyard View rooms,landscape.” Lindenderry at Red Hill, 142 with a wine and a cheese plate on arrival,Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill. www.lancemore. GEELONG is about to get its largest hotel five-course dinner with matched wines incom.au/lindenderry. with the arrival of the Holiday Inn and Suites Jackalope’s hatted dining room, Doot Doot Geelong. Set to open in 2020, the 190-room Doot and daily breakfast. Also included isDREAM COMES TRUE property will be the first new hotel in Geelong Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove’s Estate to in more than 20 years, signalling a renewed Plate Experience and private road transfers to/IT took Healesville local and self-confessed outlook for the vibrant Victorian coastal city. It from Melbourne. Prices from $838 per personYarra Valley wine lover Ben Mitchell three will be IHG’s first Holiday Inn hotel in Australia (twin/double share). Mornington Peninsulayears to convert his dream into a chic regional to include a “suites” offering, with 40 suites Luxury - a premium exploration of thiscellar door. “In 2014 I started an Instagram intended for the longer-stay segment. The beautiful region, this two-night luxury escapeaccount to share my wine discoveries from hotel will boast an all-day dining restaurant includes accommodation in Jackalope’sYarra Valley cellar doors,” Mitchell says. “I and bar, swimming pool, gym, parking and signature suites known as Lairs, a wine andwasn’t paid to promote any of these wineries, meeting facilities, including a function room a cheese plate on arrival, five-course dinneror wines - I’d just discovered a passion for 250 people. Karin Sheppard, IHG’s chief with matched wines in Doot Doot Doot, dailyfor local wine coming out of this amazing, operating officer for Australasia and Japan, breakfast and a Wine Therapy spa sessionpicturesque part of the wine-world and said: “We believe the joy of travel is for designed for couples featuring a range ofwanted a single place - albeit a virtual one, everyone and it’s that philosophy that’s made treatments using wine-based products. Alsoinitially - where everyone could see how cool the Holiday Inn brand family the largest in the included are Montalto Vineyard and Olivethe valley is.” A trip to Heathcote, where one world. It has certainly been a story of success Grove’s Pinot Lovers Road Trip and privateshop was offering a range of labels for tasting, for IHG here in Australasia, with 20 Holiday road transfers to/from Melbourne. Prices fromsparked Mitchell’s enthusiasm. Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels already $2518 per person (twin/double share). open and nine in the pipeline. Geelong and “The idea stuck with me - why didn’t the surrounding regions, including the Bellarine Top: Exterior of Lindenderry.Yarra Valley have a one-stop cellar door with Peninsula, welcomes around 2.2 million Below: Interior of Jackalope bar.a bunch of producers on show, on one table?” overnight visitors annually, but is under- Opposite page top left: Exterior of Port Leo Estate.The answer to that question was simple: no served by quality hotels. IHG currently has Opposite page top right: Port Leo Estate food.one was doing it. So Mitchell did. 47 hotels operating under four brands across Australasia: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Now that Yarra Valley Cellar Door is a Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Innbricks and mortar facility, Mitchell hopes to Hotels & Resorts and Holiday Inn Express.continue exposing locals and tourists aliketo the diversity and quality of Yarra wine. The LUXURY EXPERIENCErustic Yarra Valley Cellar Door is a wine-tastingroom with 10 wines from five producers on ULTIMATE Winery Experiences Australiatasting. Located in downtown Healesville, it’s has added Jackalope at Willow Creeka perfect one-stop tasting spot to discover Vineyard on the Mornington Peninsula to itssome of the best wines coming out of the collection of outstanding winery properties.valley. Pouring many of the tastings himself, The luxury boutique hotel opened in AprilMitchell draws from his experience as formercellar door manager for Giant Steps/Innocent July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 89

45 TASTED33 AWARDEDYA R R A VA L L E Y& SOUTHERN VICTORIAA nice, albeit diminutive tasting of some of the jewels thatcan come out of the cool climate region of Southern Victoria.Great chardonnay, great pinot, great cabernet. What more canyou want?OTHER WHITE Oakdene Ly Ly Santolin Yarra Rob Dolan WhiteVARIETALS & Single Vineyard Valley Chardonnay Label Yarra ValleyBLENDS Geelong Pinot Gris 2017 HHHHH Chardonnay 2017 HHH1/2 Minerally characters on 2017 HHHH1/23 TASTED Fruity bouquet with the nose with a lovely Restrained nutty nose2 AWARDED subtle spiciness. varietal profile of citrus with hints of citrus and Crisp acid palate with and subtle spices as it minerally notes. A tightlyTwo good examples flavours reminiscent opens up in the glass. woven palate tasting ofhere ranging from the of bruised apples. The elegant, pristine nectarines and apricotsclassic to the more Warming finish. $28 palate is loaded with and subtle green applemodern. stonefruit flavours. $40 and citrus notes. $35 CHARDONNAY Scotchmans Hill Boat O’ Craigo Bellarine Peninsula Reserve Yarra Valley 13 TASTED Chardonnay Chardonnay 9 AWARDED 2016 HHHH1/2 2016 HHHH Golden wine with Seductive aromas; A strong class with intense ripe stonefruit buttery and zesty. a diverse range of bouquet and tropical Beautiful pure varietal styles. Those awarded touches. The palate is palate with judicious use showed vibrant fruit and rich and generous with of oak and lovely acid judicious use of oak. an oily mouthfeel and drive to carry it all. $45 lovely flavours. $35 Boat O’ Craigo Black Spur Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2017 HHHHH Deeply coloured wine smelling of pineapples, almond meal and spices. The creamy textured palate has beautiful purity of fruit flavours with phenolic grip adding complexity. $28Boat O’ Craigo BlackSpur Yarra ValleyGewurztraminer2017 HHHHDry, vibrant and veryvarietal with classic rosepetal and lychee aromasand oily mouthfeelwith lovely spicy fruitflavours. $2290 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

regional tastingSeville Estate ROSÉEstate Yarra ValleyChardonnay 1 TASTED2016 HHH1/2A leaner style - tight 1 AWARDEDand racy with subduedcitrus aromas but a Seville Estate Sewnmore expressive red and Yarra Valley Roségreen apple palate. $36 2017 HHHHSeville Estate Aromas of blueberriesSewn Yarra Valley and rose petals withChardonnay some sweet spices.2017 HHH Beautifully balancedUpfront buttery oaky strawberries and creamaromas with a dry, palate with good line ofsavoury palate and acid. $24elegant line of acid. $24Kings Of Kangaroo PINOT NOIRGround HildaMay Yarra Valley 13 TASTEDChardonnay 10 AWARDED2016 HHHTropical fruit salad-like A very strong class as to Steels Gate Single Rob Dolan White Kings Of Kangarooaromas and flavours be expected from this Vineyard Yarra Label Yarra Valley Ground Thirteen 31with subtle oak region. “Great to see Valley Pinot Noir Pinot Noir Yarra Valley Pinotspiciness and hints of pinots being pinots!” 2016 HHHHH 2017 HHHH1/2 Noir 2016 HHHHsweetness. $NA commented one judge. Quite a perfumed Some stalky aromas Herbal bouquet withTarrawarra Estate “However, over use cherry/plum nose with with rhubarb and dark cherries and plumsYarra Valley of oak and whole hints of fresh leather. plums and Chinese pushing through; opensChardonnay bunch use was not Soft and velvety in spices. The palate is up to sweet spices.2016 HHH appreciated.” the mouth with lots dominated by savoury/ Palate is big, savourySimple, slightly green, of confectionery pinot herbal characters with and dry with generousvarietal fruit characters Seville Estate Sewn fruit and a lovely acid lovely spicy/chocolaty fruit richness. $NAwith plenty of acidity. backbone. Very more- raspberry flavours. $35 Seville Estate EstateDrink now style. $28 ish. 5+ $50 Yarra Valley Pinot Yarra Valley Pinot Bass River 1835 Noir 2016 HHHH Noir 2017 HHHHH Spicy oak nose with A brooding bouquet of Gippsland Pinot hints of red currant fruit Noir 2016 HHHH1/2 and sweet spices. The dark cherries and plums More of a whole bunch palate is savoury and coupled with herbs of varietal with fine tannins oregano and thyme. style with restrained and fresh acid. $36 perfumed nose and Santolin Yarra The fine velvety tannins hints of violets and Valley Pinot Noir support the vibrant pinot 2016 HHHH fruit flavours. Great level redcurrant jelly and an Brooding nose with aniseed and rhubarb- classic pinot aromas of of acidity 3-5 $24 like palate with stalky macerated strawberries and a touch of chocolate. tannins. 3-5 $55 Elegant palate with meaty/gamey flavours. 3-5 $45JUDGES Steven Paul Sarah Andrew Meg Brodtmann MW Manager for Owner Selador Wines. Australia’s first female Oakdene Wines. Certified Sommelier; MW. Founder of Completed AWRI WSET Certified winemaking consultancy, and WSET Advanced Educator. Judged at the Southern Cross Wine Assessment Eltham/Daylesford wine Wines. Has overseen Certificates. Judge at show and Heathcote winemaking projects for Victorian wine show and and Cool Climate Wine Vina Morande (Chile), associate at Geelong, Show. Formerly on South America. Educator Ballarat and Cairns. premise work and retail and trainer for WSET in the UK. (Wine & Spirit Education Trust). July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 91

YARRA VALLEY & SOUTH E RN VIC TORIABoat O’ Craigo Black SHIRAZ/SYRAH CABERNET &Spur Yarra Valley BLENDSPinot Noir 8 TASTED2017 HHH1/2 6 AWARDED 5 TASTEDInteresting aromas; 3 AWARDEDslightly perfumed with A strong group ofsome violets and some varying vintages. Great The judges agreed thatbergamot. Generous flavour profiles. Ready there were some goodtannins support brooding for drinking now. examples of cabernetslicorice/raspberry here exhibiting ripeflavours. 3-5 $30 Allinda Limited varietal fruit and Release Yarra Valley engaging tannins.Oakdene Geelong Syrah 2017 HHHHHPinot Noir Almost black in colour2017 HHH with a complex noseHints of cola on the of fresh licorice,dark berry nose and blueberries and meatyherbal-like flavours with nuances. Generousa savoury mid-palate. palate rich with ripe fruit flavours, dark 3-5 $24 chocolate and aniseed.Yarravale Reserve 3-5 $29Yarra Valley PinotNoir 2015 HHH Terra Felix Yarra Boat O’ CraigoOak spiciness to the Valley Shiraz Braveheart Yarranose with intriguing 2015 HHHH1/2 Valley Cabernetripe fruit characters. Slightly porty and SauvignonPalate is rich, juicy and “moody” bouquet. A 2016 HHHH1/2jammy. $35 richness and freshness Delightful aromas of of juicy blueberry and blackcurrants, tobacco,OTHER RED mulberry fruit flavours violets and someVARIETALS & with hints of licorice and leathery notes. LovelyBLENDS supple tannins. Needs fruit intensity on the food. $39 palate with excellent2 TASTED Allinda Limited acid/tannin engagement. Release Yarra Valley2 AWARDED Syrah 2016 HHHH 3-5 $30 Aromatic complexityRob Dolan Black of chocolate, stewed Yarravale Reserve Allinda Yarra ValleyLabel Four + One rhubarb and vanilla. Oak Yarra Valley CabernetsYarra Valley Red more expressive on Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 HHH1/2Blend 2016 HHHH the palate with nicely 2013 HHHHH Very perfumed jubeyInteresting aromas; a integrated dark fruit “The quintessential fruit aromas with violetbrooding mix of dark flavours. $29 cabernet,” said one judge. notes. Drying tannicfruits, licorice and some Boat O’ Craigo Lovely aged cassis, palate shows darkmeatiness. Palate is a Reserve Noble tobacco and leathery fruits and some herbaljuicy blend of flavours Series The First aromas and a very elements. $35with lively acid. $27 Duke Yarra Valley generous savoury fruit Boat O’ Craigo Black Shiraz 2016 HHH1/2 palate with vibrant acidity Cameron Yarra Smells like a plum and fine tannins. $35 Valley Shiraz pudding with a big 2016 HHHHH chocolaty palateTarraWarra Yarra Youthful dark berry laced with dark fruits,Valley Barbera Christmas spices and2016 HHH1/2 bouquet with subtle crunchy tannins. $55 oak spiciness. Lovely Seville Estate EstateNose of blackberries concentration of varietal Yarra Valley Shiraz STAR RATINGS with a hint of the herb 2015 HHH1/2garden. Lovely juicy fruit fruit flavours with well- An elegant, somewhat Three-, four- and five-star ratings are signs of integrated and elegant dry, style with upfront excellence in fruit quality and winemaking skill.highlights to the savoury tannins with great line of oaky aromas and a All wines are judged ‘blind’ by wine industrypalate with tannins in nicely developing fruit professionals and are compared in peersupport. 3-5 $30 acid. 5+ $30 palate with a good classes by three judges. tannic lift. $36 CM Wine is exclusive to Cellarmasters, a major mail-order business. CD Cellar door price. CDO Cellar door only. SO Sold out. $N/A Price not available at time of printing.  Contact information pg 127-128. RECOMMENDED cellaring (years). BEST VALUE for $20 & under. For a complete list of what we tasted please refer to www.winestate.com.au92 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

“Consistently good & remarkable value.” Huon HookeJAMES HALLIDAY AUSTRALIAN WINE COMPANIONCHARDONNAY • PINOT GRIS • RIESLING • SAUVIGNON BLANC • ROSÉ • C ABERNET MERLOT • SHIRAZ• PINOT NOIR • HANDPICKED CHARDONNAY • HANDPICKED SHIRAZ • HANDPICKED PINOT NOIRThe wine experts agree, these award-winning wines are modestly www.cookslot.com.aupriced and exceptional value, from a boutique, family-owned winery.Winemaker Duncan Cook exemplifies the cool climate of Orangewith fruit sourced from individual vineyard lots, handcrafting thewines with minimal intervention to exemplify the vineyards’ terrior.

travelbriefsWINSOR DOBBINRIVER REGIONS - SA, VIC & NSWMURRAY PRINCESS and swans while all guests will delight in the an ever-evolving menu of fine food. breathtaking river scenery as they cruise past Think starters like cappelletti, basil, ricotta andCAPTAIN Cook Cruises has announced the towering limestone cliffs, through picturesque tomato, or Murray cod, chickpea and parsley2018 dates for its popular seven-night Loxton gorges, sandbars and fascinating submerged oil, and mains of free-range pork, pumpkin,cruises on board the small ship paddle- forests. Early booking saver fares for the shallot and sage or rainbow trout, almondswheeler the Murray Princess. The Mannum seven-night Loxton cruises are available and wild sorrel. Much of the produce comesto Loxton cruise will depart Mannum on from $2057 per person twin share. Fares from the restaurant’s own farm, as well as aNovember 23 and disembark at Loxton on include accommodation, all meals, guided local community of growers and producers.November 30. The Loxton to Mannum cruise nature walks, eco-excursions, onboard The menu is changed at least weekly,will depart Loxton on November 30 and presentations, on-board wifi, the Captain’s depending on what is fresh. Limone Diningdisembark at Mannum on December 7. The Dinner and Cocktail Party, live entertainment, serves dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm.historic 339km voyage between Mannum use of the ship’s facilities including sun deck, A two-course menu costs $60 during theto Loxton in South Australia only operates bar, two lounges, restaurant, mini gymnasium week and three-course menus are availabletwice a year and follows in the wake of the and complimentary scenic coach transfers for $75 at the weekend. Limone Dining is atgreat 19th-century pioneers on a journey pre-cruise from Adelaide to Loxton and post 482 Banna Avenue, Griffith. (02) 6962 3777.through three locks. “We are very excited to cruise Mannum to Adelaide. For full details www.limone.com.au.be operating this incredible cruise again in see: www.murrayprincess.com.au.2018,” says Donna Gauci, general manager RIVER RENAISSANCEof SeaLink South Australia. “Both cruises are BUILT FROM SCRATCHvery popular with guests who want to explore THE SMALL town of Jugiong, on the banksAustralia’s outback history between Loxton LIMONE Dining has built a considerable of the Murrumbidgee River, is undergoingand Mannum. It is also a part of Australia not reputation in Griffith over the past couple a renaissance. Long Track Pantry recentlymany people have seen or experienced.” of years. Limone was constructed almost completed its renovation and in addition toThe Loxton cruises feature overnight stops entirely from recycled materials, reclaimed offering a cooking school, café and shop itat Katarapko Creek, Cobdogla, Overland from within the local area. The team aims to now has a gelato bar. The Sir George, alsoCorner, Old Distillery, Morgan, Sunnydale showcase local and seasonal produce with in Jugiong, has a new restaurant, boutiqueand River View Lodge. Days are filled with bar and artisan bakery with accommodation.on-shore excursions including a visit to The restaurant menu is focused on locallyNgaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve - one of sourced Riverina produce and features aAustralia’s most significant archaeological drinks list of local beers and wines. Thesites, a typical Australian woolshed show and bakery’s French tunnel oven bakes loaves,Native Wildlife Shelter at Sunnydale, and at focaccias and 90-second pizzas.Morgan and Waikerie to explore their historictownships and museums. There’s a food and POP-UP AND INwine trail with tastings at Caudo Vineyard anda campfire barbecue dinner to be enjoyed A FUNKY burger bar which wouldn’t look outon the river bank. Birdwatchers can view of place in a vibrant city laneway is drawingthe prolific birdlife including pelicans, wrens in regional crowds and helping re-invigorate the local live music scene in the Riverland. It all started when local couple Jarrod and Kylie Loxton renovated a vintage caravan, turning it into a mobile bar for weddings and private functions in 2015. “We named it after my pop, Ted, because he was a bit of a character,” Jarrod says. Ted was soon followed by Ruby, a 1956 Carapark Caravan – complete with porthole windows and named after Jarrod’s grandmother. They leased a shed off Mill Road in Loxton (yes, the couple’s94 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

travelbriefssurname is also Loxton), to work from while peaceful cruising immerses guests in the FRAME OF MINDrenovating the vans – that then turned into landscape and reveals the pioneering historyHere’s Your Beer, a pop-up themed burger bar of paddle steamers and a new environmental The Frames at Paringa was a majorin November, 2016. “That went gangbusters,” stewardship of this region. Murray River winner at the Qantas Australian TourismJarrod says. Shortly after, the couple was Walk owner Tony Sharley said: “We look Awards for the second straight year, beingapproached by the Moorook and District Club forward to attracting more Australians plus named as Australia’s best self-containedwith a proposal – the venue, about 30km down international visitors to this region, especially accommodation. Built in 2014 by husbandthe road was struggling to remain viable – did those from the New Zealand market who and wife duo Rick and Cathy Edmonds,Jarrod and Kylie want to take it on? “It wasn’t are keen walkers and enjoy our houseboat The Frames features three private retreatspart of the plan,” Jarrod says. But they took experiences as well.” perched on cliffs overlooking the Murrayit on anyway and Locky’s Place was born. River. The couple aims to raise awarenessThe business now has three components The walk will operate from April-October of the Murray River and the emerging– the vans which appear at various events, with a maximum of 10 guests. Prices start boutique wine and craft product culture inHere’s Your Beer Burger Bar at Loxton and from $2,300 per person all-inclusive. www. the Riverland. “To be recognised amongLocky’s Place at Moorook. Here’s Your Beer murrayriverwalk.com.au. the best tourism offerings in Australiahas a ‘pop-up restaurant’ feel and has an is wonderful and we are proud of theeclectic mix of vintage/retro furniture – much THAT’S THE SPIRIT opportunity to showcase the Riverland toof which has been sourced from local garage international and domestic guests,” Cathysales and is often recognised by patrons. RIVERLAND-BASED distiller Twenty Third says. “We wish to thank everyone for theirMeanwhile, down the road at Moorook, Street Distillery grabbed international continued support, especially our guestsLocky’s Place has been renovated with an attention with a swag of medals for their who are seeking secluded space to relax“industrial New York” theme, and features brandy, gin, and whisky at the San Francisco and reconnect.” For full details see www.booths and polished concrete floors. Both Spirits competition. “We were all celebrating theframesluxuryaccommodation.com.au.venues often host acoustic performances here in Renmark what is truly an amazingwhile jam sessions are held at Locky’s Place. achievement, as it placed our craft spirits Top: Murray River Walk. right up there with the very best from across Above: Exterior of The Frames.WALK THE MURRAY the globe,” says Twenty Street Distillery’s Middle: Twenty Third Street Distillery. head distiller Graham Buller. “It’s a humbling Opposite page top: The Murray Darling Princess atTHE NEW Murray River Walk has become experience too - and a credit to all involved, sunset.the 10th member of the Great Walks of from our team of expert craft distillers to the Opposite page bottom: Limone dining exterior.Australia group. The Murray River Walk growers of all the delicious local produce ofcommences in Renmark and offers exclusive the Riverland and Adelaide Hills.” The family-accommodation on a modern houseboat owned distillery is the result of a $6.6 millioneach night of the four-day/three-night transformation of an historic distillery onexperience. Great Walks of Australia chair Renmark’s Twenty Third Street, undertakenGeoff Dixon said: “This new walk is a in part with a $2.3 million state governmentwonderful addition to the Great Walks grant. Using century-old copper stills,of Australia, once again highlighting the found gathering cobwebs at Berri Estate,diversity of unique locations Australia offers the distiller combines the old with newas a walking destination”. The new member technology, producing around 1,500 litresof the collective, a 40km walk, showcases of matured spirits during each run. Toursthe variety of terrain throughout this area and tastings cost $15 per person, or do bothincluding bush trails, ancient redgum forests, for $25. Tours are performed at 11am, 1pmwetlands and red ochre cliffs, on a private and 2pm at the corner of Renmark Avenuetrail designed specifically for this exclusive and Twenty Third Street, Renmark. (08) 8586walk. Guided walking combined with 8500. www.23rdstreetdistillery.com.au. July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 95

85 TASTED42 AWARDEDRIVER REGIONSWe are starting to see a revolution from the heartland of 919 Wines Riverland PINOT GRIS/Australian wine, with an amazing array of new alternative and Vermentino GRIGIOemerging varieties well suited to the warmer climate. Here 2017 HHHwe see whites like petit manseng and reds like tempranillo, Quite lively with nice 4 TASTEDsangiovese and montepulciano enjoying the sunshine. A lot to pear/lime fruit weight, 2 AWARDEDlook forward to in the future! fresh acidity and hints of bottle age A small group coveringSPARKLING Azahara Murray OTHER WHITE developing. $27 the whole spectrum of Darling Sparkling VARIETALS & light and easy to the full6 TASTED Moscato NV HHH BLENDS SAUVIGNON and broad.4 AWARDED Perfumed muscat BLANC bouquet with aged 6 TASTED Lindeman’s Bin 85Good quaffers offering notes developing, sweet 2 AWARDED 4 TASTED Pinot Grigiogood value. “Prosecco fruit flavours, some 2 AWARDED 2017 HHH1/2is a style more phenolic grip. $15 Warmer regions can Delicate Nashi pearwinemakers in this Tatalia Wines do well with the right A couple of surprisingly aromas with a hint ofregion should consider,” Perricoota Sparkling varieties. “There is good examples of this apple blossom and asuggested one judge. Shiraz NV HHH potential here with more variety. “It shows that pleasing easy drinking Appealing blueberry understanding of the you can produce good off-dry palate. GoodZilzie Wines Estate and red fruit bouquet niche varietals,” said sauvignon blancs from texture. $9.99Murray Darling with obvious sweetness one judge. this region if you areProsecco NV HHH on the soft spicy fruit clever with the picking Zilzie Wines EstateSimple refreshing palate. $20 919 Wines Riverland and the winemaking,” Murray Darlingaperitif style with lifted Tatalia Wines Petit Manseng noted one judge. Pinot Grigioappley aromas and Alfresco Sparkling 2017 HHH1/2 2018 HHHbalanced sweetness and Perricoota Brut A fuller bodied Lindeman’s Bin 95 Crisp and crunchyacid. $14 NV HHH refreshing wine Sauvignon Blanc with subtle spicy pear Good commercial wine with lovely texture 2018 HHHH bouquet and good with lifted honeyed and balance and Lots of lantana and box balance between fruit, citrus/melon fruit on the attractive honeysuckle hedge characters on the acid and sweetness. nose and creamy palate. characters. $27 nose and quite a full-on $12 $20 palate with a crunchy acid backbone and some CHARDONNAY sweetness. $9.99 7 TASTED Step By Step South 5 AWARDED Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2017 HHH1/2 A solid class. “This is Loads of bright acid the bread and butter here makes the category where wine look lean, light winemakers understand and refreshing. Nice the variety and there are passionfruit/herbaceous huge vineyard resources fruit. $14.99 to choose from,” said one judge.JUDGES Candy Johnson Andy LaNauze Richard Lewis Winemaker, Zilzie Winemaker at Yalumba Winemaker at Karadoc Wines. Previously Winery. Previously (Treasury Wine Estate). winemaker at winemaker at Norfolk Formerly a winemaker Jane Brook Estate, Rise, Robe and St Hallett, and technical director Sandalford and Barossa Valley. Has vintaged for M.Chapoutier in Plantagenet. Vintaged in Alsace and completed Australia. Has vintaged overseas at Moieaux the AWRI (Australian Wine in New Zealand, France, Pomerol (Petrus). Research Institute) wine Canada and USA. Has also worked as a assessment course. Associate judge at consultant winemaker. Heathcote.96 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

regional tastingLindeman’s Bin 65 Zilzie Wines Bulloak Whistling Kite Andrew Peace Lindeman’s Bin 45Chardonnay Murray Darling Rosé Biodynamic Australia Felix Cabernet Sauvignon2017 HHH1/2 2018 HHHH Riverland Swan Hill Victoria 2017 HHHA stonefruit bouquet Pale pink wine with Montepulciano Sagrantino Bright jubey fruit nosewith a hint of nougat lovely fresh musk stick 2015 HHH1/2 2015 HHH with a hint of capsicumand bags of toasty bouquet and delicate An oak bomb with A big spicy chocolaty and a fresh palate withoak flavours with good strawberry and cream brooding dark fruit wine with hints of red flavours of plums andvarietal fruit in the palate with crisp characters, fine savoury currants and huge chalky oak. $9.99background. $9.99 refreshing acidity. $10 tannins and a hint of tannins. $45 herbs on the finish. $38 Deakin EstateSt Anne’s Vineyard Trentham The Bassham Riverland MERLOT & Murray DarlingPerricoota Family Murray Nero D’Avola BLENDS Cabernet SauvignonChardonnay Darling Sangiovese 2017 HHH 2017 HHH2016 HHH1/2 Rosé 2017 HHH An appealing, 5 TASTED Fruit driven, easy toA ripe and flavoursome Delicate, dusty and approachable, fresh and 2 AWARDED drink, wine with sweetstyle that is full bodied perfumed nose and a juicy varietal with vibrant berries, dusty oak andand oak driven but there fresh, full flavoured, dark fruits and lively A couple of nice, early fine line of tannins.is still some varietal palate with balanced acidity. $25 drinking, lunch wines. $10fruit freshness visible. sweetness. $16 Bassham Riverland$16 Montepulciano Lindeman’s Bin 40 Zilzie Wines Estate OTHER RED 2017 HHH Merlot 2017 HHH Murray DarlingDeakin Estate VARIETALS & Medium bodied, well Subtle strawberry Cabernet SauvignonMurray Darling BLENDS balanced wine with compote-like bouquet 2017 HHHChardonnay a big hit of fruit with and firm palate with nice A simple style that is a2017 HHH 19 TASTED some spicy oak in the fruit weight and soft good aromatic balanceRich and full bodied with 10 AWARDED background. $25 tannins. $9.99 between plum fruit,subtle fruit aromas and 919 Wines Riverland spicy oak and firma balanced tropical fruit A hard class to judge Sangiovese Zilzie Wines Estate tannins. $12palate. Some oak and with lots of diversity but 2017 HHH Murray Darlingcrisp acid. $10 if you are adventurous Spicy herbaceous Merlot 2017 HHH SHIRAZ & these are well worth aromas and an attractive Very flavoursome merlot BLENDSScotts Creek Retreat supporting. “The ones acid driven palate with with attractive red/blackSA Chardonnay we recommended sweet oak, fresh fruit fruit, subtle use of oak 16 TASTED2017 HHH you could buy with and soft tannins. $37 and fine tannins. $12 6 AWARDEDAromatic lift of confidence and La La Land Murraymelons and peaches. bamboozle your friends Darling Tempranillo CABERNET Lots of borderline winesAttractive oak on the in a blind tasting,” 2016 HHH SAUVIGNON here with a generalpalate supports and suggested one judge. Fresh straightforward comment from thecomplements the fruit. style with lots of juicy 10 TASTED judges that some were$18 Bassham Riverland sweet fruit, some oak 3 AWARDED over oaked for the level Durif 2017 HHHH in background and soft of fruit involved. TheAndrew Peace Big brooding wine - tannins. $18 The judges expected better wines had freshEstate Swan Hill loads of oak on the 919 Wines Riverland a lot more from this ripe fruit, balanced oakVictoria Chardonnay nose with hints of black Touriga Nacional class. The 2017 was a and acid and aimed at2015 HHH cherries and plenty of 2016 HHH late, cold vintage which an early drinking market.A pleasant old fashioned attractive fruit on the Dense purple wine normally should do Many offer great value.oaky style. Quite firm tannic palate. $25 dominated by oak with well in a warm region.flavoursome with some some varietal fruit However, the grapes aretoasty bottle age. $18 919 Wines Riverland pushing through. Loads grown to cater for high Tempranillo of tannins. $42 volume yields so stillROSÉ 2017 HHHH Salena Estate Wines require warmth to ripen Lashing of oak on the BFR Riverland Red which they didn’t get in3 TASTED nose with subtle dark Blend 2016 HHH this case!2 AWARDED fruits. Very dry gravely Strong red fruit and tannins on the mouth- mocha aromas with aA couple of nice watering palate. “It needs soft, rounded, raisinedexamples showing a large steak!” $42 fruit palate with chewyattractive colours, tannins. $199freshness and lightbalanced sweetness. July/August 2018 W I N E S TAT E 97

RIVER REGIONSCaudo Vineyard Lindeman’s Bin 50 919 Wines Riverland Whistling Kite Deakin EstateRiverland Shiraz Shiraz 2017 HHH1/2 Shiraz 2017 HHH Classic Riverland Murray DarlingCabernet A straightforward Lots of oak here but well Late Picked Petit Moscato2016 HHHH commercial style integrated with the lifted Manseng NV 2017 HHH1/2A well balanced, full with lively blueberry dark fruit characters and (375ml) HHHH1/2 A sweet bright moscatobodied, deep purple fruit and fresh acid all pleasing tannins. $42 Aromas of honey, raisin that’s all perfume andblend that has good underpinned by nice soft and mocha and a palate rose petals. Has lovelyjuicy fruit with good tannins. $9.99 H By Haselgrove that has layers of hazel lifted aromas and quitesupportive oak and Zilzie Wines Estate South Australia nut, coffee and chocolate a delicate, fresh, palate.lovely drying tannin Murray Darling Shiraz 2016 HHH flavours that linger on. $10spine. $18 Shiraz 2017 HHH1/2 Lifted chocolaty/ mocha Not overly sweet and still Wine For Yoga Very lifted aromas of bouquet with minty has freshness. $50 Lovers South plums and vanilla and notes. Heavily oaked Australia Moscato has a youthful and quite palate but has some 2017 HHH simple plum fruit palate bright fruit. $15 Sweet and spritzy with with a long oaky finish. a floral lift and hints of $12 SWEET limes. Nicely balanced Deakin Estate WHITES sweetness on the Murray Darling palate. $14 Shiraz 2017 HHH 5 TASTED Growers Gate South Oak dominates this 4 AWARDED Australia Moscato nose and has nice fruit 2017 HHH concentration on the Some very nice Subtle muscat nose palate. Good line of examples here. and loads of fruit and tannins. $10 residual sugar on the palate. Acid balances the phenolic grip. $14.9998 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018

GLOBALGRÜNER VELTLINER JUDGING Adelaide, South Australia 2018 In 2018 Winestate Magazine and the Austrian Wine Marketing Board will be conducting the world’s biggest judging of Gruener Veltliner in Adelaide, South Australia! Key dates are: · Mid May 2018 invitations sent to all wineries in North America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia that produce Gruener Veltliner. · Judging Week in Adelaide SA - August 2018. · Trade Tasting (Adelaide) – August 2018. · Trade tastings will occur in Sydney and Melbourne later in 2018. · Results to feature in Winestate Nov/Dec 2018.B NE of the YE N E S TAT WIOPHY WINNVBABAEGULSAYUTZSEI ER WI N EEST IN CLAS E M AR TR S

79 TASTED58 AWARDEDSWEET WHITE & FORTIFIEDSweet wines are always interesting, not least for their diversity NOBLEof varietals involved but also the levels of sugar therein. One BOTRYTISperson’s sweetness is another person’s dry. Fortifieds also WINESconfuse, but fortunately most deliver in quality terms, with worldclass examples abounding at the complex aged examples. 5 TASTED 4 AWARDEDLATE HARVEST K1 By Geoff Hardy OTHER SWEET We do this well in Adelaide Hills WHITE STYLES Australia. “The quality5 TASTED Autumn Harvest and price ratio is4 AWARDED Riesling 2017 HHHH 5 TASTED fantastic,” said one Lovely fig/raisined- judge. “Leave one onA small confusing class like characters on the 3 AWARDED the fridge for emergencyfrom slightly sweet to nose with a touch of purposes!”very sweet botrytis apricot-like botrytis Even more confusing Colli Euganei Fiorwines. The best wines characters which is category than the d’Arancio DOCG GMH Noble Southreally stood out. echoed on the well- previous one with Alpianae Veneto Eastern Australia balanced palate. $25 varietal additions adding Passito 2015 HHHH Sweet White to the mix but there A lovely lift of citrus 2016 HHHHHSchild Estate Wines Gilbert By Simon were a couple of nice marmalade aromas Very lifted botrytisLorraine Schild Gilbert Orange examples. and lots of lusciously nose - all dried apricotsReserve Barossa NSW Late Harvest rich apricot and citrus and raisins with similarValley Late Harvest Riesling Mr Riggs Sticky flavours that linger characters on the verySemillon 2013 HHH1/2 End McLaren Vale long after the wine has floral, rich and complex2012 HHHH1/2 Smells of brown Viognier gone. $28 palate. Nice tannins andRich, thick and sweet limes with hints of 2016 HHHH1/2 Trentham The acid to counter sugarwith dense golden hues. honeysuckle. Tastes of Lovely genuine apricots Family Murray levels. $18It has Turkish Delight orange marmalade with and raisin botrytis Darling Moscatoaromas and delicious nice drying tannins. characters here. Nice 2017 HHHfruit salad-like flavours Well-made. $18 nuttiness on the nose A well-made quafferwith a dash of lemon 1847 Wines Lily’s with rich butterscotch/ with very light andcurd. Looking good for a Barossa Valley Late citrussy flavours. youthful zesty/spritzy6-year-old. $20 Harvest Semillon Showing some age raisined fruit characters. 2017 HHH development. $25 $16 Honeyed marmalade nose with a citrus lift and a broad sweet and uncomplicated fruit palate. $20JUDGES David Fleming Adam Clay Matthew Pick Winemaker for Penfolds winemaker in Yalumba winemaker for Scarpantoni Wines. the Barossa Valley. Has Oxford Landing brand. Has vintaged in completed vintages at Previously winemaker California, Italy, Marchesi de Frescobaldi for Leo Buring, Yaldara Canada and Hungary. in Chianti and Pellegrin in and Leasingham with Formerly winemaker California. Judge at the two vintages in Austria. at Seppeltsfield in the Alternative Varieties show Judge at the Adelaide Barossa Valley. Cairns, Queensland Wine Hills and Griffith wine Awards and Clare Valley shows. Associate at wine show. Barossa and Clare.100 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2018