Winestate Magazine July August 2010

varietal tasting CABERNET McIvor Estate BLENDS Heathcote Cabernet $25 - $30 Merlot 2006 HHH Firm, full-bodied, tannic 18 TASTED style with earthy aged notes, blackcurrants and 9 AWARDED licorice traces. $25 More consistency here, d’Arenberg The Galvo with stylistic differences Garage McLaren from the austere to the Vale Adelaide Hills riper fruit styles. A few Cabernet Sauvignon exhibited too much green Merlot Cabernet fruit character from cooler Franc 2006 HHH climes. In this variety, a “Serve this meaty/ ‘touch’ of greenness is chocolaty wine with a acceptable but shouldn’t roast or cheese,” said be overdone. one judge. It’s rich, full and long. $29Flint’s of Coonawarra Dudley Hog Bay River McIvor Estate Gartelmann Classic Robert OatleyGammon’s Crossing Kangaroo Island Heathcote Hunter Valley Margaret RiverCoonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Merlot Cabernet Merlot Mudgee CabernetCabernet Sauvignon 2007 HHH1/2 2004 HHHH1/2 2008 HHH1/2 Merlot 2008 HHH2007 HHHH1/2 Spicy/minty nose with Super, lifted dark fruit/ Minty, green and Smells of licorice andComplex, full-bodied some interesting olive prune nose with herbal complex on the nose. blackcurrants withwine with a bright, and licorice notes. traces. Terrific fruit Fresh, simple and gamey undertones.jubey, blackcurrant nose Flavoursome palate expression on the palate balanced palate. Very Simple but intense fruit/that has a slight minty with good structure and - lovely earthy/plum/soy pleasant drinking. $25 oak palate. $25.99lift. Dense chocolaty/ length. $22 flavours well balanced Moombakicigar box flavours Guichen Bay by some very good Cabernet Sauvignonwith traces of licorice Vineyards Mount tannins. $25 Cabernet Francentwined and some firm Benson Cabernet McKellar Ridge Trio Malbec 2007 HHHtannins. $22 Sauvignon 2007 HHH Canberra District Maraschino cherries andWolf Blass Gold Dense, ripe fruit/oak Cabernet Sauvignon marzipan on the nose,Label Coonawarra aromas, followed by a Cabernet Franc with earthy licoriceCabernet Sauvignon rich and complex earthy/ Merlot 2008 HHHH eucalyptus flavours. $292007 HHHH chocolaty palate. $20 Dark, brooding black Howard VineyardBig, solid, chewy wine - Tenafeate Creek cherry nose with a minty Adelaide Hillsvery complex and full of Basket Press One lift. Intense and complex Cabernets 2006 HHHspicy, peppery varietal Tree Hill Cabernet oaky palate with good Simple aromas offruit with lovely layers of Sauvignon 2004 HHH tannin structure, tight blackcurrant and licorice,licorice and cinnamon. Dominated by charry oak, acid and slightly hot which are echoed on theSoft on the finish. $24.99 with earthy notes and alcohol. $28 firm, tannic palate. $25Stonefields Vineyard lovely dark varietal fruitWrattonbully sitting underneath. $20Cabernet Sauvignon2002 HHH1/2Aged, complex, leatherybouquet and a rich, softand seamlessly balancedplum/cigar box palate. $22Nigel Dolan David LeMire MW DAY 3 - JUDGESChief winemaker for Master of Wine and wineWyndham Estate Wines. business consultant, Steve WarrickFormerly group red with extensive judging Wine consultant. Formerlywinemaker for the Fosters experience at major sales and marketingWine Group and Saltram capital city Australian manager for the Hamiltonchief winemaker. Previously wine shows. Previously Wine Group. 10 years’senior winemaker and both imports and experience working inmanager at Seppelt Wines. exports manager for McLaren Vale, Coonawarra10 years’ experience as Negociants International. and the Adelaide Hills.senior judge with national Has judged at theand regional wine shows. Adelaide, McLaren Vale and Hobart wine shows. July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 101

CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDSBrangayne of Orange Anvers Langhorne McPherson Allandale Hilltops Bendbrook PoundTristan Cabernet Creek Cabernet Chapter Three Cabernet Sauvignon Road MacclesfieldSauvignon Shiraz Sauvignon Central Victoria 2008 HHH Cabernet SauvignonMerlot 2005 HHH 2008 HHHH1/2 Cabernet Sauvignon Pretty, floral wine with 2007 HHHSmells like rhubarb, ‘Unashamedly’ massive, 2008 HHHH a lifted, minty nose and Nice spicy lift to themocha and olives and chewy wine with a Rich, full-bodied long, well-structured complex nose. Soft andhas a soft, aged, mocha- brooding nose showing cabernet with great palate. Has ageing rich in the mouth, withflavoured palate. $29 a lick of licorice. Rich, chocolaty oak and an potential. $25 lovely oak to balance the complex blackberry/ abundance of earthy/ Serafino McLaren fruit. $26CABERNET chocolate/licorice palate minty varietal fruit with Vale CabernetSAUVIGNON with a drying finish. $28 a finish that’s long and Sauvignon 2008 HHH Seppelt Moyston$25 - $30 Bowen Estate soft. $29.99 Very flavoursome, ripe Grampians Bendigo Coonawarra and warming wine with Cabernet Sauvignon32 TASTED Cabernet Sauvignon First Creek Orange earthy aromas and soft, 2007 HHH16 AWARDED 2008 HHHH1/2 Cabernet Sauvignon oaky palate. $26 Good wine with Complex, lifted aromas of 2008 HHHH nice mint/mentholThese straight varietals mint, plums and vanilla. Solid, chewy wine that’s Kimbarra Wines characters mergingwere a much better Great oak on a full-bodied, plump with black fruits. Great Western with dark chocolate andgroup than the blends in chocolaty palate with Minty on the nose, with a Cabernet Sauvignon blackcurrant fruit. $26.99the same price bracket. tight tannins over some well-balanced, full-bodied, 2008 HHHWe are beginning to lovely varietal fruit. $29 plummy palate that’s long Blackcurrant/mint Tenafeate Creeksee better quality oak and strong. $25 bouquet and drying, One Tree Hilland fruit. However, still Di Giorgio Family tannic palate with leafy/ Cabernet Sauvignona few pretenders with Coonawarra herbal elements. $27.50 2006 HHHunacceptable winemaking Cabernet Sauvignon Burk Salter Leathery nose edgedfaults of volatility or poor 2006 HHH1/2 Moorunde Reserve with sweet carameloak selection. Nice concentration Cabernet Sauvignon notes. Oodles of coffee of blackberry aromas 2008 HHH and dark chocolate onMildara Coonawarra with lifted, spicy Very ripe blackberry the palate. $25Cabernet Sauvignon characters. Rich palate and clove wine with2007 HHHHH full of chocolate/licorice lovely threads of Saltram MamreAlmost black in colour, flavours. $25.99 licorice, cinnamon and Brook Barossawith a bright purple wightwick chocolate. $28 Cabernet Sauvignoncentre. Stylish and Yarra Valley Kies Chaff Mill 2006 HHHbeautifully balanced Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley ‘Serious’, well-structuredwine - very flavoursome. 2006 HHH1/2 Cabernet Sauvignon wine with a melangeNose has menthol Fresh, lifted cherry/ 2007 HHH of dark chocolate,and dark plums, while berry fruit bouquet. Spicy/earthy nose with marzipan, cedar andthe palate is rich and Well-structured, rich, a leathery touch. Firm, spices. $29.99oaky with spicy fruit flavoursome palate with tannic palate rich withunderneath. $28.99 “just ripe” fruit and sweet chocolate/plum CABERNET balancing oak. $28 flavours. $25 SAUVIGNON & BLENDS $30 - $35 24 TASTED 15 AWARDED Solid class with some nice varietal character across the board, but perhaps more like dry reds overall. The wines that stood out had that ‘X’ factor of fruit weight, balance and varietal edge.102 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

varietal tastingKilikanoon Blocks Bird in Hand Mt Laurance of Forester Estate Barossa ValleyRoad Clare Valley Lofty Ranges Margaret River Margaret River Estate EbenezerCabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley2006 HHHH 2008 HHH1/2 2006 HHH1/2 2008 HHH Cabernet SauvignonBig, solid wine Lifted, spicy fruit Good example of the Earthy/leafy aromas 2006 HHHdeveloping pleasant bouquet and fresh, variety, with its leafy, and firm, grippy palate. Dense, dark berry/earthy/tarry characters. varietal fruit characters herbaceous nose and Should develop well over dried herb aromasFruit sits in the ripe fruit on the round and softly long, fragrant and the next 3-5 years. $30 and big, flavoursome,spectrum. Great flavour textured palate. Needs oaky redcurrant/cherry Sam Miranda mouthfilling, chocolatyintensity with a fleshy more time. $30 palate. $30 King Valley Girls palate. $32texture. $33 Taylors Jaraman Geoff Merrill Pimpala Block Cabernet Clare Valley Vineyard McLaren Sauvignon Petit CABERNET Coonawarra Vale Cabernet Merlot Verdot 2008 HHH SAUVIGNON Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 HHH1/2 Medium-weight wine & BLENDS 2008 HHH1/2 Complex, aged cigar with luscious dark $35 - $40 Shy nose; hints of box/leathery aromas mulberry fruit and dried herbs with slight with nice earthy sweet, fragrant oak. $34 24 TASTED jammy notes. Nicely secondary notes Saddler’s Creek Blue 17 AWARDED concentrated flavours mingling with the dark Grass Langhorne on the fleshy palate. Has fruit flavours. $30 Creek Cabernet Not a lot of difference potential. $30 Chalkers Crossing Sauvignon 2007 HHH here from the previous Yelland & Papps Hilltops Cabernet Big, rich, ripe, old- group. However, the Barossa Valley Sauvignon 2008 HHH school style with nice best had flavour and Cabernet Sauvignon Leafy cassis nose and menthol/blackcurrant freshness with good 2007 HHH1/2 flinty green palate fruit. Quite hot. $30 varietal elements Fresh, vibrant, fruit- showing lovely restraint perhaps right on the driven nose smelling of and balance. $30 edge of acceptable blackberries. Medium- green fruit characters. bodied berry fruit palate with firm tannins. $30 The Spaghetti Bowl Wynns Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 HHH1/2 Gently fragrant bouquet and simple, fleshy palate layered with cassis and plum fruit and well- handled oak. $31.99 Cassegrain Falerne This is Margaret River’s best and longest established Reserve New licensed restaurant. The Spaghetti Bowl is the place where England Coonawarra the locals love to eat! Central Ranges Cabernet Sauvignon The huge open log fire provides a warm atmosphere Merlot 2007 HHH1/2 during our cold winter months, where you can relax on the Quite a tannic wine with comfortable lounges after your meal to enjoy either a glass nicely evolved earthy/ of Margaret River wine or a liqueur coffee. leathery characters. Reserved nose The fully stocked bar offers local and imported beers, spirits, and supple, slightly cocktails and an extensive wine list showcasing some of astringent palate. $32 Margaret River’s best wines.Leconfield Kilikanoon Blocks Our menu is very designed to please all palates. We haveCoonawarra Road Clare Valley traditional pasta dishes, a variety of seafood, beef, venison,Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon chicken dishes, salads and decadent desserts. We can also2008 HHHH 2007 HHH1/2 cater for different dietary requirements. All of our meals areIntense concentration of Good concentration of prepared fresh and use local produce when possible.dark, mulberry-like fruit dark fruit aromas minglingaromas which follow with savoury oak, and a We are proud to support local musicians, who come andthrough onto the big, balanced earthy/dark fruit entertain our guests on Friday and Saturday nights.solid, chewy palate. Nice palate. $33tannin length. $30.95 117 Bussell Highway Margaret River Fully licensed Restaurant Open for Lunch – Saturday & Sunday 11.30am – 2.30pm Open for Dinner 7 nights from 6pm Please call 08 9757 2999 to make a reservation July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 103

CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDSYalumba FDR 1A Pepper Tree Hungerford Brangayne of Orange Cockfighter’sBarossa Cabernet Elderslee Road Hill Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon Ghost PremiumSauvignon Shiraz Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 HHH Reserve Coonawarra2006 HHHH1/2 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 HHH1/2 Shy nose and long, firm Cabernet SauvignonVery stylish! Great 2006 HHHH Intense, lively wine with palate with dark, jammy 2005 HHHconcentration of jammy Ripe wine evolving fresh, varietal fruit aromas fruit and developing Big, firm, tannic wineblackcurrant fruit aromas nicely and showing and black fruit flavours earthy/leathery with lovely varietalwith menthol edges earthy/leathery/cigar with a savoury finish. characters. $35 fruit developing earthy/and intense jammy/tarry box-like aged characters. “Pretty good!” $35 Mt Jagged Reserve leathery characters.flavours with savoury Lovely varietal fruit Plantagenet Southern Fleurieu Drink soon. $39.99notes. Well-made expression and very firm Great Southern Cabernet Merlotexample of a warm tannins. $35 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 HHH CABERNETclimate cabernet. $36.95 Sittella Berns Reserve 2007 HHH1/2 Savoury-scented nose SAUVIGNONMajella Coonawarra Western Australia Well-made, soft, and interesting range & BLENDSCabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon generous, chunky wine of flavours on a nicely $40 - $502008 HHHH 2007 HHHH with lolly fruit aromas textured, balancedDark and inky wine with Lean, green and and fleshy, dark fruit/ palate. $35 27 TASTEDa lifted, lively nose and minty number with chocolate flavours. $37 Pepper Tree Calcare 18 AWARDEDvery young, grippy, tannic nice tobacco leaf lift Coonawarra Stronger class, with morepalate showing good to the nose and good Streicker Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon fruit weight and goodmulberry-like flavour concentration of flavours Block Old Vine 2007 HHH structure. “A few missesconcentration. $35 supported by a fine Cabernet Sauvignon Firm, tannic wine with but good wines at the tannic spine. $35 2007 HHH1/2 lots of oak, nice varietal top,” said one judge. Solid wine brimming fruit and developing STAR RATINGS  over with fresh, vibrant some complexity. $35 Flametree cabernet fruit. Fragrant Pertaringa Rifle Reserve ReleaseThree-, four- and five-star ratings are signs of aromas and balanced & Hunt Adelaide Margaret Riverexcellence in fruit quality and winemaking skill. flavours. $38.50 Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet SauvignonAll wines are judged ‘blind’ by wine industry Jane Brook 2007 HHH 2007 HHHHHprofessionals and are compared in peer Shovelgate Vineyard Concentrated fruity/ Lovely dense, tarry,classes by three judges. Margaret River chocolaty aromas. Rich inky wine. “A veryCM Wine is exclusive to Cellarmasters, Cabernet Sauvignon in the mouth, with serious example ofa major mail-order business. 2008 HHH nice fleshy dark fruit cabernet,” thoughtCD Cellar door price. Oaky/leafy bouquet flavours. $35 one judge. ExcellentCDO Cellar door only. and quite a fragrant and Warrenmang Grand layered fruit charactersSO Sold out. fleshy palate with a firm Pyrenees 2007 HHH - very impressive and$N/A Price not available at time of printing. finish. $35 Earthy, leathery and framed with big, chalky Lost Lake Barrel slightly green varietal tannins. $49 Contact information pg 146. Select Pemberton with a firm tannin Cabernet Sauvignon structure. $35 RECOMMENDED cellaring (years). 2008 HHH Wynns Coonawarra Big, tannic style with a Estate Glengyle tight knit of cassis and Coonawarra plums and good tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon Has potential. $35 2007 HHH Lovely layers of mixed spices, dark fruits and tarry characters. Quite chunky, with big tannins. $38.99 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Alex 88 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 HHH Wild cherry aromas and layers of complex fruit/ oak flavours. Nice tannin backbone. $38.99104 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

varietal tastingSaracen Estates Wolf Blass Grey Label Penfolds Bin 407 Willespie Wines Yalumba TheMargaret River Langhorne Creek South Australia Basket Pressed Menzies CoonawarraCabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon2007 HHHH 2008 HHHH 2007 HHH1/2 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 HHHClassic, complex Very “serious” style - Fragrant nose with lovely 2002 HHH Bright, youthful,cabernet with lovely very youthful, with lovely rose petal bouquet, and Developed earthy/ straightforward wineleafy green plum/cassis intense concentration pretty fruit palate - light leathery nose and solid filled with juicy berry fruitfruit with hints of Ribena of dark varietal fruit and simple, with nice palate with nice range of and some redcurrantand good structure of character. Very complex. flavour length. $49.99 flavours. $40 nuances. $46.95fine, drying tannins. $40 Nice long tannins. $42.99 Ben Potts Lenny’s Ulithorne Paternus Bettenay’s Block Langhorne McLaren Vale CABERNET Margaret River Creek Cabernet Cabernet Shiraz SAUVIGNON Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 HHH1/2 2008 HHH & BLENDS 2008 HHHH Lifted, briary aromas Cherry/cassis fruit aromas $50 - $100 Shy berry fruit nose layered with chocolaty and lean cassis flavours showing slight mineral oak. Rich and generous with very firm tannins. 20 TASTED characters. Nicely in the mouth, with ripe, Good drinking. $40 19 AWARDED textured palate with fleshy flavours and Black Wattle attractive cabernet warm finish. $40 Mt Benson Cabernet As to be expected at this flavours and good grainy Peter Lehmann Sauvignon 2007 HHH price, an excellent line-up tannins to balance. $40 Mentor Barossa Rich, slightly jammy, of quality wines with Jokers Peak The Cabernet Sauvignon blackberry and great flavour depth and Volcanies Orange 2005 HHH1/2 menthol aromas intensity. Not many were Cabernet Sauvignon Long, lingering and very and nicely balanced, over-oaked, which is a 2008 HHHH fragrant wine that’s flavoursome, youthful good example to others. Very youthful and elegant. ageing beautifully palate. $40.99 CM Lovely concentration of with developing, dark fruit aromas and sweet, raspberry fruit firm, nicely structured flavours. $40 palate with ripe cassis Mildara Rothwell fruit showing savoury Coonawarra elements. $40 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 HHH1/2 Dark, closed nose followed by a complex, developing, tarry/earthy plum palate - warm and fleshy in the mouth. $49.99 Geoff Merrill Certified Organic Vineyard Reserve Coonawarra McLaren Vale NASAA cert no. 6299 Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 HHH1/2 You should try these delicious wines, Good example of an old- you will love them. school style of cabernet. Smells of beef stock Order now - limited stocks with dark fruit flavours BEST SHIRAZ and good tannins. $45 Lavan Legal Margaret River Wine Show 2009 (2008 Vintage)Jacob’s Creek Heydon Estate Grant Burge Corryton GOLDSt Hugo Coonawarra WG Grace Park Barossa Qantas WA Wine Show 2009 (”Ornatus”Cabernet Sauvignon Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Cab franc blend 2008)2006 HHHH Margaret River 2005 HHH GOLDLifted, aromatic nose Cabernet Sauvignon Evolving beautifully Sydney Royal Wine Show 2010with a minty element. 2004 HHH1/2 with earthy/leathery (”Ornatus” Cab franc blend 2008)Good cassis fruit Leafy cabernet that’s characters mingling with BEST ESTATE GROWN RED WINEintensity on the palate, surprisingly fresh and mocha notes. $40 CCI WA Wine Industrynicely framed by some vibrant for its age Stonefields Awards 2008 (Shiraz 2005)excellent tannins. $44.99 and developing just Vineyard Arbitrage WINESTATE 5 STAR beautifully. $45 Wrattonbully Best in West 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Cabernet Merlot 2008) 2008 HHH Smells like a fresh fruit Secure online, email & phone orders cake! Long, sweet, slightly jammy palate. www.meropswines.com.au Quite hot, with a lolly- [email protected] sweet finish. $40 (08) 9757 9195 July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 105

CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BLENDSSaltram Winemaker Seville Estate Sandalford Forester Estate Penfolds Bin 707Selection Barossa Old Vine Reserve Prendiville Reserve Yelverton Reserve Cabernet SauvignonValley Cabernet Yarra Valley Margaret River Margaret River 2007 HHHHHSauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet 2007 HHH Fresh, clean and vibrant2004 HHHHH 2008 HHHH 2008 HHH1/2 Attractive ripe, leafy wine with some very“This is a very good Fresh, young and juicy, Fragrances of varietal with good level impressive fragrantwine indeed,” declared with bright blackcurrant blackcurrant with a leafy of plum/cassis fruit with varietal fruit, classy oak,one judge. It’s vibrant, fruit aromas and edge. Well-structured a slippery mouthfeel. $60 loads of tannins and ayouthful and firm, with excellent concentration palate with good varietal beautifully velvety palatean abundance of sweet of pure red and black fruit and creamy oak. $90 Robertson of Clare with flavours that lingerred and blackcurrant fruit berry fruit flavours. $55 Watershed Max V Clare Valley on endlessly! $184.99and some very good d’Arenberg The Awakening Cabernet Blend Penfolds Cellartannins. Has structure Coppermine Road Margaret River 2007 HHH Reserve Barossaand balance. $74.99 Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Firmly textured wine Valley Cabernet 2007 HHHH 2007 HHH1/2 with good weight of SauvignonShingleback Intense concentration of Cassis nose with a touch raspberry-like fruit, 2006 HHHH1/2D Block Reserve dark, briary fruit aromas of mint and charry oak. leathery development Rich, textured wine withMcLaren Vale and flavours that mingle Firm, subtly flavoured and dry tannins. $65 a slightly restrained nose.Cabernet Sauvignon with chocolaty elements palate showing some Fruit palate super-ripe but2006 HHHH1/2 and are supported by a greenness around the Saracen Estates not over the top. Long,Intensely flavoured, firm tannin structure. $65 edges. $54.95 Reserve Margaret fine tannins and masseswell-structured wine Orlando Jacaranda Taylors St Andrews River Cabernet of oak. Lovely and soft inthat’s ageing beautifully. Ridge Coonawarra Clare Valley Sauvignon 2007 HHH the mouth. $250Mocha and cassis on the Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Intense, vibrant and Chateau Pontet-nose and it has a warm, 2005 HHHH 2005 HHH1/2 lifted dark fruit on the Canet Grand Crugenerous palate with firm, Deep, dark and brooding Slightly sour dark fruit nose, which follows Pauillac 2006 HHHHchalky tannins. $59.95 number but there’s bouquet and grippy, through to the elegant Fine, lean and elegantWynns Coonawarra plenty of life, vigour and tannic palate with long, palate. $70 style with excellentEstate John Riddoch complexity showing persistent, sweet, ripe characters of tobacco,Coonawarra through. Good cabernet fruit flavours. $60 Saddler’s Creek cherries and red plums.Cabernet Sauvignon fruit and firm tannin Annie’s Lane Copper Reserve Langhorne Loads of firm, drying2006 HHHH structure. $59.99 Trail Clare Valley Creek Cabernet tannins. Needs moreSeamlessly balanced Ballast Stone RMS Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 HHH time. $226.42wine with dense, inky McLaren Vale 2004 HHH1/2 Huge, oak-driven style La Reserve defruit layered with tarry/ Cabernet Sauvignon Vibrant varietal with but there’s a good level Leoville Barton Stchocolaty elements 2005 HHHH ripe red fruit aromas of ripe varietal fruit Julien 2006 HHHHand supported by Generous, well- showing some leathery underneath. $60 Powerful wine thatan excellent tannin structured wine that’s development and a needs more cellaring.structure. $75.99 rich, juicy and very fleshy, sweet, seamless CABERNET Muted fruit bouquet approachable, with lovely palate. $53.99 SAUVIGNON with funky/earthy/ length of pure varietal Lindemans St & BLENDS leathery nuances and a fruit and fine tannins. George Coonawarra $100 + long, slightly astringent Ageing well. $50 Cabernet Sauvignon palate. $255.20 Coldstream Hills 2006 HHH1/2 5 TASTED Argiano Solengo Reserve Yarra Valley Restrained varietal nose 5 AWARDED Toscana Montalcino Cabernet Sauvignon but a full-flavoured dark 2004 HHHH 2006 HHHH fruit/chocolaty palate Very strong class of Complex, developed Developed, leathery and with an abundance of classy, quality wines style showing length earthy bouquet. Lots of tannins. $54.99 across the board from and power. Fine blackcurrant fruit fills the Howard Vineyard both Australia and savoury/gamey flavours long, firm palate, with Amos Adelaide Hills Europe. Two distinctive but there’s plenty of drying, chalky tannins in Cabernet Sauvignon styles, both with great depth. Drinking well support. $55.99 2007 HHH ageing possibilities. The now. $125.16 Voyager Estate Dark, deep reserved nose Australians were more Margaret River and sweet/savoury palate up-front; the French a Cabernet Sauvignon with lovely length and little closed, but each Merlot 2005 HHHH warming alcohol. $55 style has its merits. Sitting at the big end of medium-bodied, with lovely expression of pure cabernet fruit, some developing complexity and excellent firm tannins. $60106 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

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travelbriefsWINSOR DOBBINCLARE VALLEY & SURROUNDING REGIONSCHEF OPENS NEW BISTROTHE KIRRIHILL cellar door has a newneighbour following the closure of the Seaand Vines restaurant. The Artisan’s Table Barand Bistro is directly above the Kirrihill facility,with a large outdoor balcony that’s certainto be popular in summer. The new eateryis owned and run by chef Roger Graham,who has worked at several leading regionalrestaurants in South Australia, including TheBarn in McLaren Vale, Bridgewater Mill in theAdelaide Hills and the Sevenhill Hotel. The bistro will be open for lunch and TINY AND TIMELESS on hot summer days, while the on-site bardinner Wednesday to Saturday, and for and restaurant are open for breakfast andbreakfast and lunch on Sundays. Menu THE VILLAGE of Mintaro is one of the dinner, although reservations are essential.items include the likes of mutton backstrap prettiest - and most visited - in the Clare An outdoor barbecue and entertaining areawith Algerian relish and Coffin Bay oysters Valley and is a delightful base from which is located between the original building andwith cucumber and capsicum confetti. to explore the region. The tiny settlement the stable complex of fewer than 100 people remains virtually Roger says he has a passion for both local unchanged architecturally, making a visit Visitors should pop over the road forwines and produce. “My wife Tania and a step back in time to the hamlet’s slate a drink at the Magpie & Stump Hotel, aI plan to create a location where people mining glory days. quintessentially Australian country pub.want to come back again and again for Mintaro Mews is on Burra St, Mintaro.the good food, good wine and a good First settled in the 1849 as a resting Phone (08) 8843 9001.experience. We think we have the right mix place for bullock and mule teamsand enthusiasm to achieve this.” travelling to and from the copper mines FOOTSTEPS OF A LEGEND of Burra, Mintaro is home to one of The news was welcomed by the local the most atmospheric places to stay THE HERITAGE-listed Quelltaler winerycommunity, with Peter Barry of Jim Barry in the region: Mintaro Mews. In 1981, at the heart of Watervale, in the ClareWines saying it would help fill a “food void” in the mews was acquired and converted Valley’s south, is one of the region’s oldestthe Clare Valley. “We expect Artisan’s Table from a grain store into accommodation wineries, dating back to 1863, and iswill be able to deliver the quality experience and restaurant. The main building was now headquarters for the Annie’s Lanewine visitors have come to expect.” The constructed from slate mined near operation. Annie’s Lane is named afterbistro is on Wendouree Rd, Clare. Phone Mintaro, while the old blacksmith’s shop Clare Valley legend Annie Wayman, who(08) 8842 1796, The Kirrihill cellar door, later became stables and is now an used to take refreshments to harvestersmeanwhile, is open daily from 10am to 4pm. accommodation block offering six cosy and pruners in the vineyard at the turn of rooms with ensuite bathrooms. the 20th century. One evening, Annie’s horse-drawn cart became bogged in a Each unit has pine ceilings and rough lane adjacent to one of the valley’s best plaster walls rendered in the method vineyards. Thus, Annie’s Lane was born. and style of the 1850s. A slate windowsill forms a semi-circular writing desk. Air Winemaker Alex MacKenzie is also conditioning and ceiling fans are installed passionate about exploring new varietals, for summer comfort and under-floor heating and current and past vintages and special for winter warmth. releases exclusive to cellar door are available to taste, along with reserve wines Each unit has a refrigerator, coffee and under the Copper Trail label. tea making facilities and bathrobes, while a two-bedroom apartment and three rooms in The facility has been inducted into the the main building are also used by guests. Clare Valley Tourism Hall of Fame and is A small indoor plunge pool is most welcome decorated with wood and brass, creating108 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

travelbriefsan ambience reminiscent of a traditional sit and plan a tour of the valley, and cellar door, St Aloysius Church and thepub. Gourmet food and olive oils are on there’s always a warm welcome from vineyards are all worth exploring.sale and there is plenty of space in which owner Marjorie Moncrieff and her team.to enjoy a picnic. Cygnets was for many years the village Sevenhill Cellars, named after the store. Today, visitors can dine inside, or seven hills of Rome, was founded by There is an on-site winemaking museum al fresco, and four B&B cottages, two with the Jesuits in 1851 and is the onlyand art gallery and the extensive grounds spa baths, are located at the rear. remaining Jesuit winery in Australia.host Day on the Green concerts, including The cellars were excavated using picksa recent performance by Tom Jones. The The Riesling Trail, popular with both and shovels and today house 500-litrecellar door is on Quelltaler Rd, Watervale, cyclists and walkers, begins directly oak puncheons. The vines, too, wereand is open daily. Phone (08) 8843 2204; opposite Cygnets, and bikes can be planted in the 1850s, while all the stonewww.annieslane.com.au. hired from Cogwebs, across the road, buildings were made from stone quarried which is open daily and also offers locally, while the St Aloysius ChurchSTOP OVER AT CYGNETS reliable internet services. On Saturday was completed in 1875 and has floors nights, Cygnets turns into a restaurant, of Mintaro slate.BUILT from local stone in the 1800s, with ‘La Masseria’ featuring long tableCygnets at Auburn is a beautifully dinners using local produce from 5.30pm The wines have traditionally been maderestored former shop in the historic to late. Cygnets, on Main North Rd, by brothers, but the current winemakervillage that is the gateway to the Clare Auburn, is open seven days, with is the first non-brother entrusted withValley. Open for late breakfasts, espresso bookings recommended for lunch. Phone the role: Liz Heidenreich - a woman tocoffees, homemade cakes and scones, (08) 8849 2030; www.cygnetsatauburn. boot! Sevenhill Cellars is on College Rd,or a hearty lunch, it’s a great place to com.au. Pick up the Walk With History Sevenhill, and is open daily, with guided At Auburn booklet to enjoy a self-guided tours available at 2pm on Tuesdays and tour of the hamlet. Thursdays. Bookings are essential. Phone (08) 8843 4222; www.sevenhill.com.au. MAKING WINE RELIGIOUSLY FINE FOOD AND LODGING TAKE a step back in time at the historic SKILLOGALEE is known as one of Sevenhill complex, where Jesuit monks Australia’s best vineyard restaurants, tend their grapevines, just as their but what is less well known is that it also predecessors have done for over 160 has some excellent accommodation for years. These Jesuits fled persecution in visitors, with a selection of self-catering Silesia in the 1850s and began making options. There are three alternatives, all sacramental wine - which they still within easy walking distance of Skillogalee produce alongside fine table wines and Wines cellar door and restaurant, a 60ha fortifieds. The historic winery, cellars and property owned by Dave and Diana Palmer about 8km south of Clare. Skillogalee House sleeps up to six in two king-size rooms and one queen-size room, while Owl Cottage can also sleep up to six in two queen-size and one twin room, and Wren Cottage sleeps up to four in one queen and one twin room. All three properties are fully furnished and equipped, all linen is provided and generous provisions are included for full cooked country breakfasts. Phone (08) 8843 4311; www.skillogalee.com.au. Above: Annie’s Lane cellar door. Below: Cygnets at Auburn. Opposite page. Left: Artisans Table Bar and Bistro. Right: Sevenhill walking tour. July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 109

115 TASTED69 AWARDEDCLARE VALLEY& SURROUNDING REGIONSThe riesling centre of Australia again showed its strength RIESLINGfor the variety from a couple of difficult drought years.Don’t overlook shiraz from here as well, as evidenced by 26 TASTEDthe winner of our World’s Greatest Shiraz Challenge last 17 AWARDEDyear coming from the Annie’s Lane Stable - a great andpleasant surprise for the region. As expected, a very strong class but without any greatSPARKLING OTHER WHITE highlights. The ‘09 vintage was a dry one, perhaps making it5 TASTED VARIETALS difficult to achieve perfection!3 AWARDED & BLENDS Some good options for ageing among the better wines.Soft easy drinking toasty styles. 7 TASTED Stone Bridge Wines Clare 4 AWARDED Jim Barry The Florita Valley Riesling 2009 HHHH Clare Valley Riesling Lifted, almost jasmine-likeStone Bridge Good drinking, with nice varietal 2009 HHHH1/2 bouquet, followed by a lovelyWines Two Sisters overtones for the different wines. Lovely citrus aromatics - steely minerally palate brimming overClare Valley Sparkling Taylors Eighty Acres and fine - with abundant with fresh lemon/lime flavoursShiraz NV HHH1/2 Clare Valley Chardonnay lemon and green lime and good acid backbone. $18Crimson wine with aged oaky/ 2008 HHHH flavours showing fragrant Pearson Vineyards Clareblackberry nose and sweet, Very fresh nose of melons floral characters with crisp, Valley Riesling 2005 HHHHdeveloped rhubarb and black and candied citrus. Lovely refreshing acidity. $49.95 Still amazingly fresh for a five-fruit flavours with drying length and intensity of peach/ year-old. Attractive grapefruittannins. $20 nectarine flavours on the Richmond Grove characters on both nose andSkillogalee balanced, creamy palate. $15 Limited Release palate, with light spice andClare Valley Sparkling Annie’s Lane Clare Valley Watervale Vineyards tight acidity. Has length andRiesling NV HHH Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Riesling 2008 HHHH1/2 weight. $25Deep golden wine with fresh, 2009 HHH1/2 Citrusy nose developing thosecitrusy aromas and developed, Fragrant and fresh on the nose, lovely toasty, slightly kero-toasty flavours. $27.50 with hints of gooseberries and like, characters. More toastyStone Bridge Wines lemon sorbet on the palate. development adds complexityClare Valley Sparkling Easy-drinking wine. $19.99 to the lime juice palate. Great2006 HHH Taylors St Andrews mineral acidity. $19.99Complex and developed ,with Clare Valley Chardonnaygentle ‘fizz’ and voluptuous 2008 HHH1/2 The Wine Society Clarestrawberry and cream Buttery-soft, toasty nose and Valley Riesling 2009 HHHHelements. $20 complex, creamy palate with Full-flavoured wine that’s all fresh perfect fruit/oak/acid balance. lemons and limes with hints of Good commercial style. $35 rose petal aromatics. Slightly Annie’s Lane Clare Valley sweet and oily in the mouth, Chardonnay 2009 HHH with a good finish. $11.99 Full-bodied, lemony style with slightly oaky nose and toasty Gotham Clare Valley creamy/honeyed palate. $19.99 Riesling 2009 HHHH Straw-green wine with grassy/ herbal aromas and rich, ripe lemon/lime flavours with some green capsicum elements and good level of drying acidity. $14 Angove Family Winemakers Vineyard Select Clare Valley Riesling 2009 HHHH Nose tending towards the tropical fruit end of the aroma spectrum. Medium-bodied, slightly sweet, citrusy palate. Drink soon. $15110 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

regional tastingKoonowla Clare Valley Kilikanoon Mort’s Reserve Taylors Eighty Acres Clare Clos Clare The Hayes BoyRiesling 2009 HHH1/2 Watervale Clare Valley Valley Shiraz Viognier Clare Valley GrenacheToasty lime juice nose and Riesling 2009 HHH 2008 HHH 2009 HHH1/2simple, spicy lemon palate with Smells of grapefruit, tastes of Mulberry nose with a spicy Great crimson colour. Smellsbalancing acid. Very pleasant limes. Nice length of apple-like floral lift. Very spicy palate with like fresh fruit-cake. Lots ofdrinking. $19 acidity. $35 silky-soft tannins. $15 soft, sweet fruit on the palate,Annie’s Lane Clare Valley supported by velvety tannins. $24Riesling 2009 HHH1/2 Stone Bridge Wines Clare Claymore Wines Walk onDelicate blossom bouquet Valley Riesling 2006 HHH the Dark Side Clare Valley Pearson Vineyards Clareand fresh and slightly sweet Lovely aged, toasty/candied Shiraz Viognier 2008 HHH Valley Cabernet Francpalate with loads of flavour and lemon style with developed kero- Big wine with loads of plums 2007 HHH1/2slightly oily mouthfeel. $19.99 like notes. Still plenty of acid. $20 and mulberry fruit, chunky Spicy oak nose with slightKilikanoon Mort’s Block tannins and cedary oak. $20 green bean notes. FloralWatervale Clare Valley ROSE varietal fruit flavours, high oakRiesling 2009 HHH1/2 Leasingham Bin 56 and velvety tannins. DifferentHints of rose petals on the 2 TASTED Clare Valley Cabernet style. $20nose, which follow through to 0 RECOMMENDED Malbec 2007 HHH Crabtree Watervalethe rich, oily, citrusy palate. Has Spicy berry nose well- Clare Valley Tempranillobalance and length. $22 OTHER RED integrated with oak. Bright 2009 HHHAnnie’s Lane BLENDS berry palate, grainy tannins, Smells of boiled lollies. PalateCopper Trail Clare Valley cedary finish. $26 also sweet, with bright plum fruitRiesling 2009 HHH1/2 11 TASTED and light, grippy tannins. $22Musk and citrus blossom 7 AWARDED Skillogalee Take Two Taylors Clare Valleybouquet and long, simple, green Clare Valley Shiraz Merlot 2008 HHHpalate with floral notes and Consistent group of mid- Cabernet 2006 HHH Green plum fragrances andunderlying minerality. $36.99 weight styles, with a few quite Developed earthy/minty nose soft, slightly chocolaty, plumLeasingham Classic Clare ripe in flavour and one real and lovely velvety-smooth, palate with grainy tannins andClare Valley Riesling stand-out wine. earthy plum palate. $22 vanillin oak. $182006 HHH1/2Aromas of toast with lashings Claymore Wines You’ll Annie’s Laneof honey, and lovely developed Never Walk Alone Clare Copper Trail Clarespicy/citrus flavours perfectly Valley Grenache Mataro Valley Shiraz Grenachebalanced by the acid. $39 Shiraz 2008 HHHHH Mourvedre 2004 HHHClaymore Wines Joshua Gorgeous aromas of plums and Developed savoury bouquet withTree Clare Valley Riesling licorice, cassis and spices, with firm-bodied stewed plum/rhubarb2009 HHH a perfumed lift. Medium-bodied flavours. High acidity. $36.99Aromatic, floral bouquet and sweet fruit/licorice palate - softslightly fat lime/lemon palate and flavoursome and with OTHER REDwith a floral freshness. $18 excellent tannins. $18 VARIETALSLeo Buring Clare ValleyDry Riesling 2009 HHH Neagles Rock Mr Duncan 9 TASTEDMusky, orange blossom nose Clare Valley Cabernet 6 AWARDEDwith some sweet tropical/ Shiraz 2008 HHH1/2apricot characters on the Warm, fruit-driven nose with nice The judges described thesepalate. $21.99 mintiness. Palate has powerful as easy-drinking sweet,Leasingham Bin 7 Clare coconut-like oak and perfumed fruit-driven wines with nicelyValley Riesling 2009 HHH plum fruit flavours. $20 balanced oak.Has a pungency to the nose,and a very fine spicy limepalate with ‘slatey’ acidity. $23Angela Meaney Donna Stephens JUDGESWinemaker at Bundaleer Winemaker for KirrihillWines, North of Clare. wines, she has had Tom NewtonFormerly winemaker previous winemaking roles Senior white winemakerfor Chapel Hill Winery at McGuigan Simeon, with Hardy Winefor the past eight years Cranswick Wines, Evans Company. Formerly atand also at Normans. & Tate and Neqtar Wines. Stonehaven Winery.Vintaged in Italy. Has She has made wines for Has been with Hardysbeen chairman and has the UK supermarkets, for the past 20 years.judged at the McLaren and has judged at the For the past three yearsVale Wine Show. Alternative Varieties Show. has been an associate judge at the Griffith and Canberra wine shows. July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 111

CLARE VALLEY & SURROUNDING REGIONSKilikanoon Prodigal Leasingham Jam Shed SHIRAZ 2008 Jim Barry The LodgeClare Valley Grenache Clare Valley Cabernet Hill Clare Valley Shiraz2006 HHH Sauvignon 2009 HHH1/2 16 TASTED 2008 HHH1/2Stewed plum aromas with Fresh, light and young - very 10 AWARDED Inky and spicy on the nose,traces of tomato. Simple, easy to drink. Raspberry/cherry Mixed bag with some excellent with good blackberry fruitsweet cedar and rhubarb fruit well integrated with oak results. Plenty of rich, ripe intensity on the palate wellflavours. $30 and soft acidity. $19.99 varietal fruit matched by “a integrated with some well- bucketful” of oak. Excellent handled oak. $19.95Kilikanoon The Duke Kirrihill Single Vineyard acid structure here and some Neagles Rock Clare ValleyClare Valley Grenache Tullymore Vineyard wines are worth ageing. Shiraz 2008 HHH1/22006 HHH Clare Valley Cabernet However, a few suffered from Long, fresh, well-balancedDeveloped style with dusty Sauvignon 2008 HHH1/2 slight volatility excess. and very drinkable wine withoak nose; some citrus peel. Crimson hues, lots of sweet Taylors Clare Valley inky plum fruit and cedary oakFlavours of stewed fruit and oak, pleasant red berry fruits Shiraz 2008 HHHH1/2 aromas and flavours. $25spices. $69 and powerful, astringent Inky/oaky, crimson shiraz tannins. $18.99 with rich, spicy, fruit-cake Wakefield Valley ClareCABERNET Taylors Clare Valley characters showing a certain Valley Shiraz 2008 HHHSAUVIGNON Cabernet Sauvignon savouriness. Nice toasty oak Smells of blackberries and 2008 HHH and grainy tannins. Has length tastes of ripe plums with fresh,17 TASTED Stewed fruit and toasty oak and balance. $18 chocolaty characters. $149 AWARDED on the nose, and rhubarb and Thomson Estate Clare sweet plum-like flavours. $18 Leasingham Valley Shiraz 2008 HHHReal mixed bag. A few from Koonowla Ringmaster Jam Shed Clare Valley Steely, plum-like bouquet andthe ‘08 and ‘07 drought Clare Valley Cabernet Shiraz 2008 HHHH1/2 bright, fresh acid palate. Someyears were showing early Sauvignon 2007 HHH Lovely ripe, jammy fruit and sweet fruit and coconut oak. $20development. The better wines Developed earthy/savoury style ‘timbery’ oak with a powerful Clos Clare Cemeteryshowed nice varietal character with some nice chocolaty/ acid backbone and grainy Block Clare Valley Shirazat a mid-weight level. A couple prune elements. $16 tannins. Sweet berry aromas and 2008 HHHhad cork issues. Mintaro Leckie Window long, lingering flavours. $19.99 Inky/minty/chocolaty bouquet Clare Valley Cabernet Kirrihill Single and full-bodied palate withReilly’s Clare Valley Sauvignon 2006 HHH Vineyard Tullymore fruit-cake-like flavours and lotsCabernet Sauvignon Aromas and flavours of plums, Vineyard Clare Valley of oak. $242008 HHHH with a sprinkling of cloves and Shiraz 2008 HHHH1/2Intense concentration of dark some grippy tannins. $20 Great colour. Big, lifted berry SHIRAZcherry aromas with a pleasant Mintaro Clare Valley bouquet. On the palate are 2007 & OLDERleafy lift. Rich, ripe jammy/ Cabernet Sauvignon abundant intense plum fruitprune flavours with a subtle 2006 HHH flavours with threads of 17 TASTEDtouch of oak. Nice drink. $18 Chocolaty nose with smoky/ chocolate, strong oak and an 10 AWARDED gamey character, and acid finish. $18.99 The best here, particularlyJim Barry The Cover Drive earthy palate with a hint of Beelgara Springview Clare those from the stronger ‘06Clare Valley Cabernet chocolate. $20 Valley Shiraz 2008 HHHH vintage, are holding their own.Sauvignon 2008 HHHH Jim Barry The Benbournie Oak-driven style with plums Lots of oak creating dryingIntense leafy/berry bouquet. Clare Valley Cabernet and mulberries on the nose and tannins that hold the wines up.Palate quite herbal, with sweet Sauvignon 2004 HHH intense sweet varietal fruit onblueberry flavours and some Cedary/olive aromas and the palate, laced with chunky,savoury characters. Finishes lovely rich and flavoursome, drying tannins. $40firm. $19.95 savoury palate with persistent Reilly’s Clare Valley tannins. $95 Shiraz 2008 HHH1/2 Hot, jubey style with intense STAR RATINGS  and dense blackberry/cassis aromas and flavours. SomeThree-, four- and five-star ratings are signs of very well-handled oak. $18excellence in fruit quality and winemaking skill.All wines are judged ‘blind’ by wine industryprofessionals and are compared in peerclasses by three judges.CM Wine is exclusive to Cellarmasters,a major mail-order business.CD Cellar door price.CDO Cellar door only.SO Sold out.$N/A Price not available at time of printing. Contact information pg 146. RECOMMENDED cellaring (years).112 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

regional tastingAnnie’s Lane Leasingham Bin 61 ClareCopper Trail Clare Valley Valley Shiraz 2007 HHHShiraz 2006 HHHH1/2 Tropical-like notes on the nose.Beautiful aromas of spices Velvety palate filled with plumand mulberries lift off the nose and mulberry flavours. $26with a big hit of oak. Rich,full-bodied palate brimming SWEET &over with sweet berry fruit and FORTIFIEDvanillin oak. $53.99Clos Clare Old Road Clare 5 TASTEDValley Shiraz 2006 HHHH 3 AWARDEDDeveloped, licorice-likearomas with some plums and A nice sweet white here,mulberries peeking through. and a couple of youthfulVelvety-smooth palate with quaffable fortifieds.nice primary fruit and plenty ofoak. $48Jim Barry The McRae Lavender Blue Country AccommodationWood Clare Valley Shiraz2005 HHHH The perfect accompaniment to the food and wineLovely nose of chocolate, of South Australia’s Clare Valley...licorice and black figs. Someleathery fruit and coconut oak Catering for individuals, couples and groupson a seamlessly flavoursome choose from our one bedroom apartments, or threepalate. $49.95 bedroom cottage. • Generous breakfast provisionsLeasingham Classic Clare • Luxurious linenClare Valley Shiraz • Spa and sauna options2006 HHH1/2Subdued nose but palate has Ph: 08 8566 2056nice fruit, smooth tannins and E: [email protected] acid backbone. Stillvery youthful. $57 www.lavenderblue.com.au www.rosecottageauburn.com.auKoonowla Clare ValleyShiraz 2006 HHHSmells of Christmas cake andcloves. Palate soft, spicy andplum-like, with minty notes. $20Skillogalee Basket Mintaro ClarePressed Clare Valley Valley Late PickedShiraz 2006 HHH Riesling 2009 HHH1/2Earthy/oaky nose. Stewed spicy Very pretty floral fragrancesplum flavours with balancing with a dash of fresh limes.oak and grainy tannins. $27.50 Similar characters on theKilikanoon Oracle Clare palate. Good acid spine. $15Valley Shiraz 2006 HHH Reilly’s Blue Tongue ClareUnusual aromas - like popcorn Valley Tawny Port NVkernels. Full-bodied, sweet, (500ml) HHHchocolaty palate with fruit-cake Aromas of chocolate andnotes. $80 raisins. Sweet, simple,Jim Barry chocolaty palate. Hot on theThe Armagh Clare Valley finish. Has potential. $18Shiraz 2006 HHH Sevenhill Clare ValleySmells like a mud cake! Liqueur VerdelhoLong, balanced palate offers a NV (500ml) HHHmouthful of stewed plum and Bright nose - smells of orangeoak flavours. $230 marmalade - and juicy driedRemarkable View apricot flavours. InterestingSouthern Flinders Ranges style. $19Shiraz 2005 HHHSavoury/gamey elementsto the nose, and soft, tannicpalate with cedar and rhubarbflavours. $20 July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 113

travelbriefsWINSOR DOBBINMcLAREN VALE, LANGHORNE CREEK & FLEURIEUCHOCOLATE GETS HOTTER DINING OPTIONS SHOW STOPPER OLD AND NEWTHE WINE and chocolate tasting craze HISTORIC McLaren Vale winery Wirra Wirrais spreading, with both Hahndorf Hill in THE FLEURIEU Peninsula is dotted has always been involved in big things:the Adelaide Hills and Oxenberry Farm with great places to eat, including witness the giant Woodhenge fence at thein McLaren Vale featuring the tantalising iconic vineyard restaurants like d’Arry’s entrance to the property. Now the Wirra Wirracombination. Oxenberry Farm manager Verandah and Fino at Willunga. Another team has added an unusual and spectacularJarrod Scott offers a liqueur muscat and long-time favourite, the Salopian public work of art into the mix. In March, Wirrasingle-origin chocolate tasting in conjunction Inn, recently underwent a major Wirra created one of the world’s largest corkwith next-door neighbour, Bracegirdle’s refurbishment - and it’s well worth a visit sculptures, which has already entertainedHouse of Fine Chocolate. Three of the single- as not many restaurants can claim to onlookers at Melbourne’s Southbank andorigin chocolates, made from cocoa beans have first opened for business in 1851. during the Sea and Vines festival, and is backfrom Ghana, Madagascar and Sao Tome on home soil at the winery and cellar door. With his family, winemaker Serafinoand Principe, are matched with a 20-year-old (Steve) Maglieri has reappeared The sculpture follows the February launchmuscat to demonstrate their synergy and on the McLaren Vale scene with a of the Wirra Wirra ‘Call for Corks’ campaign,show how fine cocoas are much like grapes new state-of-the-art boutique winery which helped raise awareness and fundswith their unique flavours and characters, and named Serafino and as the owners for Girl Guides Australia by encouraginghow they can change the taste of the wine. of McLaren’s on the Lake, a four- the public to recycle old and unused star accommodation, restaurant and corks at official Guides drop-off points. Also new at Oxenberry Farm is a wine lounge conference centre. The grounds house The world’s largest bottle of Church Blockcalled The Colton Room, attached to the a well-appointed tasting and sales - made entirely from corks - can now becellar door. With a licence that allows sales by area. The restaurant is open for dinner viewed at the cellar door, for as long as itthe glass and by the bottle for consumption from Wednesday to Saturday and lunch survives the weather. The cellar door is onon site, guests are encouraged to stay and on Sunday. Phone (08) 8323 8911; McMurtrie Rd, McLaren Vale. Phone (08)soak up the views and atmosphere. www.mclarensonthelake.com.au. 8323 8414; www.wirrawirra.com The Oxenberry Farm operation is owned Another local favourite is Vasarelli’s Wirra Wirra, along with Gemtree, Dowieby the Scarpantoni family, but the two cellar door restaurant in the main Doole, Primo Estate, Red Poles, Hughoperations are kept separate. The cellar door street, recommended by Lazy Ballerina Hamilton and Pertaringa, are part of thefor Scarpantoni Wines remains at McLaren winemaker James Hook. It serves McMurtrie Mile promotion, as part ofFlat, while Oxenberry Farm is in McLaren traditional Italian cuisine, including which consumers receive a Riedel wineVale and sells wines that are available only at antipasti platters, focaccias and glass worth $25 when they purchase acellar door and by mail order. For Oxenberry bruschettas. The calamari and the McMurtrie Mile Card ($10) and spendFarm phone (08) 8323 0188; www.oxenberry. ravioli are two menu highlights. Phone $20 at any participating venue on thecom. For Scarpantoni phone (08) 8383 0186; (08) 8323 7980. McMurtrie Mile.www.scarpantoniwines.com.114 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

travelbriefsLOUNGE AROUND are over 30 stallholders, with occasional great things,” he says. “He wants his ownLANGHORNE guest chefs offering tastings of dishes place one day. Right now, it’s here, and for made from local produce. that we are grateful!”LARGELY undiscovered gem LanghorneCreek has mainly been a day-trip Gourmet pies, dips and chutneys, Penny’s Hill offers seasonal tastingdestination because of its shortage locally caught fish and seafood, organic menus designed for sharing at $59of quality places to stay, but that has vegetables, seasonal fruit, honey, almonds, per person for five courses or $74 withchanged with the opening of Bremer mushrooms, fresh flowers, breads and matched wines, as well as a la carteCottage, which offers self-contained biscuits are all on sale. options with dishes including the likesaccommodation with an open fire, two- of tempura zucchini flowers, smokedperson spa and deck with vineyard views. City of Victor Harbor economic eel terrine, blue swimmer crab whiteThe rustic but comfortable property has development officer Roy Ramage says omelette, or 20-hour braised oxtail. Lunchtwo double bedrooms with plasma TVs, the markets have been a huge success is available from noon daily. Phone (08)funky furnishings, comfortable leather since launching in late 2008. “The big 8556 4000; www.pennyshill.com.au.lounges and barbecue facilities on the supermarkets don’t buy from localdeck with barbecue facilities. There people around here; and if they did, 160 YEARS IN THE FAMILYare also lovely gardens. Tariffs include they’d lock in the price for a year,” heprovisions for a country breakfast with says. “When you buy at a market, you THIS YEAR is the perfect time to visitrates of $195 per room midweek or $220 know the producer, you know where it’s Bleasdale, Australia’s second-oldestper room at weekends. Packages are soon come from. You also know it’s not been family winery after Yalumba. Theto be announced. Bremer Cottage is at 7 packaged, ionised or irradiated, and it Langhorne Creek winery is celebratingMurray Rd, Langhorne Creek. Phone (08) hasn’t spent a fortnight in a freezer.” See its 160th year of unbroken winemaking.8373 1400; www.bremercottage.com.au. www.victorharborfarmersmarket.com.au. The Potts family has been growing grapes on the banks of the BremerTO MARKET, TO MARKET SOMMELIER’S NEW POSTING River since 1850 - and the rustic cellar door and winery reflect this history.McLAREN Vale and the Fleurieu have more THE KITCHEN Door restaurant at Penny’s The winery has been classified bythan 75 cellar door wineries and several Hill and Mr Riggs cellars has upped the the National Trust and the cellar doorterrific markets, including the well-known ante by appointing rising star Joshua offers the chance to enjoy a range ofWillunga Farmers’ Markets and the newer Picken as sommelier of the award- old winemaking equipment, includingVictor Harbor Farmers’ Market. winning eatery. Joshua links with chef a red gum press and cellar that date Ben Sommariva’s team to boost the food back to 1892. Phone (08) 8537 3001; The Victor Harbor market showcases and wine matchings at the Kitchen Door. www.bleasdale.com.au.regional produce from across the peninsulaand operates every Saturday from 8am- “My passion is matching our wines with Left: Bremer cottage. Right: Penny’s Hill bbq area.12.30pm in the Grosvenor Gardens. There our food and here we have outstanding Opposite page. Left: Scarpantoni winery. offerings with which to work,” he says. Right: Wirra Wirra cork sculpture. “In showcasing the wines of Penny’s Hill and Mr Riggs, there is no better way to experience the true flavours and characteristics than to infuse with the most appropriate dishes. We want our guests to take a journey, to feel totally at ease and to partake in a true food/wine treat - and we want them to come back.” After learning the ropes at the legendary Star of Greece at Port Willunga, Joshua worked at Magill Estate before joining the Kitchen Door team. He’s studying for his Court of Master Sommeliers exams. Penny’s Hill founder Tony Parkinson says he’s excited about Joshua joining the team. “Josh is a great character, who will go on to July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 115

327 TASTED240 AWARDEDMcLAREN VALE, LANGHORNECREEK & FLEURIEUThis has to be one of our strongest regional tastings of Currency Creek Estatethe year, with the flavours of McLaren Vale holding well Reserve Brut Pinot Noirin the difficult drought vintages. Not surprisingly, shiraz Chardonnay NV HHH1/2was the standout, showing again what a great variety it is Attractive, fruit-driven salmonunder all climatic conditions. pink wine exhibiting good pinot aromas, followed by a lovely primary fruit palate. $17 Step Rd Langhorne Shingleback Black Bubbles Creek Chardonnay Pinot McLaren Vale Sparkling Noir NV HHHH Shiraz NV HHH1/2 Simple aromatics with traces Excellent fruit nose withSPARKLING of strawberry-like characters nuances of licorice. Palate full, which are echoed on the ripe, flavoursome and well-13 TASTED palate. Some residual sugar balanced, with slight beetroot with tangy, citric acidity to notes. 3-5 $22.9511 AWARDED balance. $21.90 Bleasdale Langhorne CreekSurprisingly strong class Fox Creek Vixen Sparkling Shiraz NV HHHH Patritti Wines Methodefrom a region not known for McLaren Vale Sparkling Fresh fruit nose with some Traditionale McLaren Valebubblies. “We saw lovely Red NV HHHH1/2 pepper and spice. Nice tannin/ Pinot Noir Chardonnayexpression of fruit, nice bead Vibrant, youthful colour with fruit weight on the palate and 2006 HHHand balancing acidity without subtle aromas of strawberries excellent balance between Full-flavoured wine showingthe need for additional sugar,” and licorice with a leathery sweetness and acidity. $19 good level of development.said one judge. Some lovely character. Big, bold palate; Creamy nougat/cashew palate.classic Aussie sparkling reds. lovely fine bead. Good tannin and fruit weight. Dry finish. 3-5 $12.50 3-5 $22.50 Hugh Hamilton The Scarpantoni Black Madam McLaren Vale Tempest McLaren Vale Sparkling Red NV HHHH Sparkling Shiraz NV HHH Crimson wine with delightful Complex, leathery nose with a leathery/mocha bouquet. Clean, touch of licorice. Ageing palate balanced palate has loads of with quite drying tannins. $28 earthy/savoury characters and good acid spine. $22.20 OTHER WHITE VARIETALS & BLENDS 19 TASTED 18 AWARDEDScarpantoni Aramis Vineyards Angas Plains Estate Strong and consistent classTempest McLaren Vale O’Aristocratis McLaren PJ’s Blanc de Blanc Brut of interesting wines. “We areSparkling Sauvignon Vale Sparkling Syrah Langhorne Creek Sparkling finally coming into some vineBlanc NV HHHH1/2 2005 HHHH1/2 Chardonnay NV HHH1/2 age where we are seeing fruitVery appealing style with a Dense crimson hues and Nicely developed aromas with achieve its potential,” said onelight, flowery bouquet and complex, oaky nose with fruit savoury/meaty characters. Full judge. “There is some verylifted, yeasty edge. Fresh, aromas underneath. Lifted and flavoursome in the mouth. attractive finesse and delicacy.”well-balanced palate with green earthy/spicy/sweet flavours Citrus/melon elements. $14.95apple fruit, biscuity elements with powerful oak influenceand tangy acidity to balance. but it’s in balance. Very stylish. 3-5 $24 5+ $67.99116 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

regional tastingPertaringa Madeleines Nangkita Beach Road Wines McLaren Currency Creek EstateBonfire Block Adelaide Single Vineyard Southern Vale Fiano 2009 HHHH The Viaduct FleurieuSemillon 2009 HHHHH Fleurieu Gewurztraminer Excellent green hues and quite Peninsula RoussanneVery attractive lemony nose 2009 HHHH a complex nose of feijoa and 2009 HHH1/2with perhaps a trace of oak? Fresh, vibrant lychee aromas nutty oak. Lovely weight and Nose of roasted nuts, figsExcellent tight lime/lemon with a floral lift. Very perfumed texture to the palate, with long, and tropical fruit with nice oakpalate with a hint of quince. fruit palate that has delicate lingering, varietal flavours. $22 background. Oily palate, complexGreat flavour persistence and acid balance and appealing d’Arenberg The Money flavours and crisp acid. $27fabulous acidity. “Yum!” was phenolic finish. $14.90 Spider McLaren Vale Beresford Highwoodone eloquent comment. $18 Roussanne 2008 HHHH Langhorne Creek Pinot Yalumba Langhorne Creek Powerful oaky nose and Grigio 2008 HHH1/2Karanto Langhorne Creek Vermentino 2009 HHHH complex palate with Appealing floral bouquet; somePinot Grigio 2009 HHHH1/2 Smells like pawpaw with a mouthfilling roasted cashew/ developed aromatics startingNice citrusy quality to the nose, touch of lime. Great depth of peach-like flavours. Viscous to show through. Spicy palatewith a hint of honeysuckle. creamy, cashew-like characters texture. Ageing well. $20 with lingering flavours. $15.99Light green apple flavours and on the palate. Big start and Goose Island Ballast Stonemouthwatering acidity. “Serve tangy, citric finish. $14.95 by Serafino Adelaide Stonemason Currencyicy cold to add ‘crunch’,” Currency Creek Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Creek Semillon Sauvignonsuggested one judge. $17 Sedgeland Fleurieu 2009 HHH1/2 Blanc 2009 HHHBremerton Peninsula Gris Blanc Lovely, well balanced wine Floral/tropical nose with fresh,Langhorne Creek 2009 HHHH with an herbaceous/floral nose citrusy lift. Lovely expression ofVerdelho 2009 HHHH Fresh, bright green wine. Pears and lingering flavours in the crisp lemon sherbet flavours. $12Vibrant passionfruit and citrus and quinces on the nose with a fruit salad spectrum. $13 d’Arenberg The Hermitcharacters on the nose, with citrusy lift. Flavoursome palate; Patritti Wines Crab McLaren Valelight hessian nuances. Simple soft in the mouth with some Blewitt Springs Estate Adelaide Hills Viognierpear-like palate with good sugar/ very good acidity. $17 McLaren Vale Chenin Marsanne 2008 HHHacid balance. Nice drinking. $17 Blanc 2009 HHH1/2 Perfumed bouquet with a musky Nose slightly floral, verging note and big, complex palate on European hessian-like with viscous mouthfeel. $15 characters. Good, well- Parri Estate Estate balanced palate. Clean, light Grown Southern Fleurieu lemony notes. $8.80 Viognier Chardonnay Serafino Bellissimo 2008 HHH McLaren Vale Vermentino Delicate floral/fruit aromas and 2009 HHH1/2 fresh, elegant palate with good Clean citrus nose layered with varietal flavour length. $18 marzipan-like traces. Interesting, Lady Bay Vineyard slightly tropical palate with tight, Yankalilla Southern clean acidity. $18 Fleurieu Pinot Gris Beach Road Wines 2009 HHH McLaren Vale Greco Attractive fruit aromas with di Tufo 2009 HHH1/2 interesting spicy/savoury Very interesting big, element. Palate has a hint of bold, flavoursome wine. residual sugar. $20 Honeysuckle, marzipan and cheesy notes. High acid. Great food wine. $22Andrew Locke Mark Maxwell DAY 1 - JUDGESAndrew has been a Owner and winemakerwinemaker with Rosemount of Maxwell Wines. Di GendersWines since 1998. Previously Born and raised in the Winemaker forhe was a winemaker with McLaren Vale wine Genders McLaren ParkOrlando Wyndham and region, Mark has been Wines. Three yearsDe Bortoli Wines. He has making wine since as associate judgecompleted vintages in the US 1982. His winery has at the Adelaide Wineand Loire (France). In 1993 he just celebrated 30 Show. Seven years’attended the AWRI advanced years of winemaking. winemaking experienceassessment course. with Tolley’s Wines. July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 117

McLAREN VALE, LANGHORNE CREEK & FLEURIEUSAUVIGNON Langhorne Creek Estate RockBare McLaren Vale Geoff Merrill Bush VineBLANC Bushy Road Chardonnay 2009 HHH1/2 McLaren Vale Grenache Viognier 2009 HHH Rich, fresh peach bouquet Rose 2009 HHH8 TASTED Smells of peach skins and with some nice florals and a Dry, savoury style. Good food1 AWARDED apricot kernels. Palate has tight, crisp palate. Will improve wine with interesting punch- good balance of fruit with racy further over next couple of like characters. $20This region experienced tough, acidity. $19.99 CM years. $17.95drought-driven vintages in Patritti Wines GRENACHE‘08 and ‘09, producing this Hugh Hamilton The Loose Blewitt Springs Estatedisappointing result. Canon McLaren Vale McLaren Vale Chardonnay 14 TASTED Viognier 2009 HHH 2008 HHH1/2 10 AWARDEDScarpantoni Estates Perfumed, musky aromas and Old-fashioned style with big,McLaren Vale Sauvignon big, peppery, masculine palate toasty aromas and complex Very strong class; a specialtyBlanc 2009 HHH with some creamed apricot palate. Nice oak and excellent for this region. “Lovely easyStylish and elegant tropical notes. $22.50 acid balance. Good food drinking with fresh, lively fruit,”aromas and mouthfilling wine. $12.50 said one judge.gooseberry flavours. $18 Maximus McLaren Vale Scarpantoni Estates Viognier 2009 HHH McLaren Vale UnwoodedVIOGNIER Lively varietal with delicate, Chardonnay 2009 HHH fresh, peachy aromas and Subtle but persistent6 TASTED flavours. $24.99 passionfruit characters on nose4 AWARDED and palate. Acid complements CHARDONNAY the fruit. $14“A good variety for the Madeleines Instinctregion,” said one judge. 8 TASTED Nangkita Single VineyardSolid class of wines. 5 AWARDED Southern Fleurieu Chardonnay 2009 HHH Lots of slow, hot ferments here, Smoky bacon-like characters not helped by the past two on the nose and lovely vintages. “The better wines varietal palate. Quite hot; lots showed good fruit and balanced of oak. $14.90 oak,” noted one panellist. ROSE 6 TASTED 3 AWARDED The judges found a few interesting lively, savoury styles here.Madeleines Nangkita Goose Island by Serafino Ballast Stone III Associates Four ScoreSingle Vineyard Adelaide Unoaked Stonemason Currency McLaren Vale GrenacheSouthern Fleurieu Chardonnay 2009 HHHH Creek Rose 2009 HHH 2008 HHHH1/2Viognier 2009 HHHH Well-made chardonnay with Jubey raspberry jelly aromas Great colour! Spicy, richClassic viognier nose with its delicate peach aromas and light and very interesting sweet and bouquet with a lovelydistinctive apricot character. fig complexity. Clean, fresh spicy palate. $12 earthiness. Wonderful mouthfulPersistent flavours - rich and palate with good citrus intensity Bremerton Langhorne of sweet red fruits and savourylively. “A very good wine,” and well-handled phenolics. $10 Creek Racy Rose 2009 HHH tannins. Long and slippery onsummed up one judge. $19.90 Fresh nose smells of the finish. $30 strawberry and Ribena. Lake Breeze Langhorne Seamless red fruit palate. Creek Old Vine Grenache Some sweetness. $15 2009 HHHH Simple musk, plum and juniper berry aromas. Light, sweet and flavoursome on a palate showing some richness. Quite hot and racy. $24 MCLAREN VALE The Old Faithful Northern Exposure McLaren Vale Where the winemakers eat! Grenache 2006 HHHH Big, full-bodied wine with a 169 Main Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171 chunky berry fruit nose and Bookings (08) 8323 7980 slightly hot, tannic palate that’s www.vasarellicellardoor.com.au sweet in the middle and has great tarry characters. $55CELLAR DOOR I RESTAURANT I CAFE I VINEYARD118 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

regional tastingLa Curio Reserve McLaren DogRidge Cadenzia Hardys Oomoo McLaren Minnow CreekVale Bush Vine Grenache McLaren Vale Grenache Vale Grenache Shiraz The Black Minnow2008 HHHH 2007 HHH Mourvedre 2006 HHHH McLaren Vale SangioveseBeautifully lifted raspberry Big wine; savoury and quite Very interesting style. Racy, Cabernet Sauvignonbouquet with some traces different. Smells mushroom- herbal nose and flavour-loaded Malbec 2008 HHHHof spice and chocolate. Rich, like, with an interesting black palate with flavour and excellent Sweet, lifted spicy/cherry fruitsweet fruit on a palate that’s fruit palate. $25 texture. “Serve with beef,” aromas leading on to a quitenot excessively alcoholic. $27 suggested one judge. $18.50 savoury palate that has someWillunga 100 McLaren Vale Parri Estate Pangkarra lovely soft and persistent bloodGrenache 2007 HHH1/2 McLaren Vale Grenache Blackbilly McLaren plum-like flavours. $19Very southern Rhone in style. 2006 HHH Vale Grenache Shiraz Hugh HamiltonLovely chocolaty nose. Great Lifted mocha nose and Mourvedre 2009 HHH The Mongrel McLarenlength of sweet red fruit on sweet and simple palate with Classic McLaren Vale Vale Sangiovese Blenda palate with a toasty wood lovely slippery, spicy fruit grenache: powerful, sweet and 2009 HHHfinish. $22.95 characters. $24 very quaffable. $22 Racy, raspberry style. Sweetd’Arenberg The Derelict fruit bouquet and interesting redVineyard McLaren Vale GRENACHE Dowie Doole G&T fruit/crushed ant flavours. $22.50Grenache 2007 HHH1/2 BLENDS McLaren Vale Garnacha Bleasdale T & MOld-fashioned black and earthy Tempranillo 2009 HHH McLaren Vale Langhornestyle that’s showing its age. 10 TASTED Lighter, racier, modern style Creek Tempranillo MalbecLovely dry fruit palate with a 6 AWARDED with bright, juicy fruit, texture 2008 HHHcrisp acid finish. $29 and length. $25 Savoury broth-like aromas andekhidna She Viper The judges thought the blends rich, round, alcoholic palateMcLaren Vale Grenache tend to age better than the Blackbilly McLaren with simple red fruits and light2008 HHH straight grenache wines. Some Vale Grenache Shiraz tannins. $24Dark and brooding wine with nice each-way wines here! Mourvedre 2007 HHHaromas of boiled fruit cake Simple, subdued, tarry noseand a fleshy, smooth fruit Rosemount Show Reserve and huge, meaty palate.palate. $17.50 GSM McLaren Vale “A serious dinner wine,”Pertaringa Two Grenache Shiraz Mataro said one judge. $22Gentlemens McLaren Vale 2006 HHHHHGrenache 2008 HHH Powerful wine that’s OTHERSerious, spicy, chocolaty style ageing beautifully. Rich and RED BLENDSwith some well-handled oak. complex cherry cola-likeHas elegance. $26 bouquet, followed by a long, 6 TASTED complex palate with plenty of 4 AWARDED mouthfilling tannins. $19.99 “Some pretty good wines here d’Arenberg The Ironstone from two difficult vintages,” Pressings McLaren noted one judge. Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2007 HHHH Rosemount Show Reserve Lovely clean, well-made, classic McLaren Vale Traditional grenache. Generous aromas 2007 HHHH and well-structured palate. Big Rich and chocolaty nose with volume of fruit, good texture hints of herbs. Very nice savoury and tarry notes. $65 palate. Powerful extracted tannins. Very interesting style - will need time. $19.99Nick Haselgrove Paul Gordon DAY 2 - JUDGESThird generation winemaker Senior winemaker for Thefor Blackbilly Wines, The Old Hamilton Wine Group. In Rebecca WillsonFaithful Wine Company and the industry for the past 23 Chief winemaker atJames Haselgrove Wines years and has previously Bremerton for the past 13based in McLaren Vale. Also worked at Lindemans, years. Has also vintaged inconsults to the wine industry Southcorp. Judged at the California at Geyser Peakand was an international Auckland wine show and and also Bleasdale and‘flying winemaker’ from has been an associate at Quelltaler Wines. Has been1993-95 & 2002. Judge the Melbourne, Rutherglen a judge at the Adelaideat Hobart for 3 years and and Canberra wine shows. and McLaren Vale wineregular Winestate panelist. shows and the International Wine Challenge. July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 119

McLAREN VALE, LANGHORNE CREEK & FLEURIEUOTHER RED DogRidge MVP CABERNET Bullant Langhorne CreekVARIETALS McLaren Vale Petit Verdot BLENDS Cabernet Merlot 2008 HHH 2005 HHH1/2 Lifted varietal fruit nose with15 TASTED Toasty oaky bouquet and some 19 TASTED mocha-like oak and a black fruit10 AWARDED dense Cherry Ripe-like flavours. 11 AWARDED palate. Will age well. $15Great potential here, “A good winter wine,” thought Second Nature McLarenparticularly for tempranillo. one judge. $65 Mixed bag of very interesting Vale Cabernet Shiraz“We may need to change our Blackbilly McLaren Vale wines. Lots of flavour and Merlot 2008 HHHdrinking habits,” suggested Sangiovese 2009 HHH palate weight. There was Dark and inky wine withone judge. But a few wines Clean cherry and blackcurrant some discussion about savoury/herbal aromas andhere were looking tired. lolly-like quaffer. Soft and juicy whether early-picked fruit was lovely earthy/forest floorHugh Hamilton in the mouth. $22 appropriate. One judge was in flavours. $18The Scoundrel Bleasdale Second Innings favour, the others not! False Cape Unknown SailorMcLaren Vale Tempranillo Langhorne Creek Malbec Kangaroo Island Cabernet2008 HHHH1/2 2008 HHH Meritage by Bleasdale Merlot 2006 HHHBig, dark, dense colour and rich Black fruit characters here, with Langhorne Creek Cabernet Green, herbal, pine andand meaty nose. The palate is a slight menthol edge. Quite Sauvignon Shiraz Malbec wintergreen nose and a complex,brimming over with excellent tarry on the mid-palate. $15 2008 HHHH1/2 seamless and elegant palate. $18flavours. Subtle use of oak has Kay Brothers Basket Lovely big, rich and delicious Bleasdale Vineyards Frankcreated a perfectly balanced Pressed Amery Vineyards wine - very oaky for now, Potts Langhorne Creekwine. $24.50 McLaren Vale Mataro but there’s an abundance of Cabernet Merlot 2006 HHH 2008 HHH luscious blackcurrant fruits Classic McLaren Vale cabernetMadeleines Nangkita Old-fashioned style of nose - underneath. Lifted aromas and blend. Simple sweet fruit withSingle Vineyard smells meaty and leathery and is persistent flavours. $25.99 CM older savoury oak and a tannicSouthern Fleurieu ripe and spicy in the mouth. $22 end. $29Primitivo 2008 HHHH1/2 Beach Road Wines Bremerton Tamblyn Lake Breeze Arthur’sVery complex nose with a big McLaren Vale Primativo Langhorne Creek Reserve Langhorne Creekhit of pepper and spice, and an 2008 HHH Cabernet Shiraz Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Petitextraordinarily complex palate Solid, jammy nose leads on Merlot 2008 HHHH Verdot Malbec 2006 HHHloaded with flavour and with to a pleasant, simple and very Rich, well-balanced and Medium-weight oaky wine withmore of those spicy/peppery flavoursome palate. $25 very dense red wine. Lovely blackcurrant fruit underneath.characters. $22 Serafino McLaren Vale chocolate/mint nose and Juicy palate. Tannic finish. $32Blackbilly McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2007 HHH persistent flavours on a richTempranillo 2008 HHHH Simple, ethereal spicy/savoury palate that has loads and CABERNETSoft and savoury nose with aromas and chewy, tannic palate loads of oak. $18 SAUVIGNONfloral traces and hints of fennel. with good level of fruit. $22 2009 - 2008Nice meaty palate - very Scarpantoni Estatesavoury. Some sweetness on MERLOT Reserve McLaren Vale 16 TASTEDthe long, lingering finish. $22 Cabernet Sauvignon 12 AWARDEDBlackbilly McLaren Vale 7 TASTED Shiraz 2008 HHHH Very consistent group of winesTempranillo 2009 HHH1/2 3 AWARDED Oak-driven style with with generous flavour andAlmost black in colour, with interesting smoky/chargrilled texture, offering good drinkinglicoricey aromas and more of Fair expression of Australian capsicum-like aromas and a now or in a couple of years.the licorice characters on the merlot from a challenging variety. generous palate that has plentyyouthful, oaky palate. $22 Serafino McLaren Vale of mouthfilling flavours. $36 Parson’s Paddock Merlot 2008 HHH1/2 Langhorne Creek Cabernet Plums and new leather lift off Willunga 100 McLaren Sauvignon 2008 HHHH the nose and generous, fleshy Vale Cabernet Shiraz Pretty, youthful nose with nice black fruits, licorice and oak fill 2008 HHH1/2 new oak characters. Long, rich, the mouth with flavour. $15 Tobacco leaf and spicy herbal sweet blackberry/cherry fruit Beresford Highwood aromas and a chocolaty/tarry on a palate lingering with charry Langhorne Creek Merlot fruit palate. Will improve further oak and nice earthiness. $13.99 2008 HHH with cellaring. $22.95 Simple, seamlessly balanced wine with raspberry Geoff Merrill fruit and good use of sweet Pimpala Vineyard vanillin oak. $15.99 McLaren Vale Cabernet Hugh Hamilton The Merlot 2003 HHH1/2 Ratbag McLaren Vale Very elegant wine with Merlot 2008 HHH chocolaty/perfumed nose Earthy choc/mint nose and and soft floral palate. Quite surprisingly long, complex Bordeaux-like style. $30 palate with mouthfilling flavours. $24.50 Goose Island by Serafino McLaren Vale Cabernet Merlot 2008 HHH Berry notes on the nose, with a slight vanillin lift. Cassis palate has attractive nutty oak. $13120 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

regional tastingIngoldby McLaren Vale Serafino McLaren Vale Dowie Doole McLaren Saddler’s CreekCabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Chrome Cabernet2008 HHHH 2008 HHH1/2 2008 HHH Sauvignon 2008 HHHSerious, powerful, masculine Soft, rounded, medium-weight Black tarry/olive tapenade nose Big toasty/oaky wine; verystyle with dense, brooding wine with blackcurrant fruit and a hot and oaky palate with attractive, with plenty of ageingmocha nose and lovely long, layered with sweet vanillin oak black jam fruit. $22 potential. $48juicy cabernet flavours. and some ‘pointy’ acid. $26 Anvers LanghorneDefinite keeper with a few Ballast Stone Stonemason Creek Cabernet CABERNETyears in it yet. $19.99 Currency Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 HHH SAUVIGNON 2007Maglieri of Sauvignon 2008 HHH Big, chocolaty wine withMcLaren Vale Cabernet Sound, faultless wine with slight minty character and 16 TASTEDSauvignon 2008 HHHH simple black cherry fruit and long, lingering varietal fruit 10 AWARDEDVery varietal. Lovely freshness. grainy tannins. Has flavour and flavours. $28Bright, lifted blackcurrant-like texture. $12 Scarpantoni This was a drought year fornose and a bold and earthy, Haselgrove Primo Brothers’ Block McLaren the region, with low yields.ripe varietal fruit palate. $21.99 Taglio McLaren Vale Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Results were extreme - eitherMaximus McLaren Vale Coonawarra Cabernet 2008 HHH outstanding or quite poor.Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon 2008 HHH Great purple hues and a lovely2008 HHH1/2 Attractive wine; light and balance of dusty oak and leafy/ Wolf Blass Grey LabelSmells like Columbines; very simple, with some leathery floral fruit. $30 Langhorne Creek Cabernetconfectionery-like nose. Good aged characters developing. $16 Sauvignon 2007 HHHH1/2length and density of bright Big, chocolaty nose with tracesvarietal fruit flavours. $24.99 Andrew Peace of berries. Palate has flavours of Kentish Lane Langhorne mulled fruits with great tannin Creek Cabernet balance. Needs too breathe a Sauvignon 2008 HHH while before drinking. $42.99 Mixture of redcurrants, roses and fresh brioche on the nose and an elegant, grainy palate. $17 July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 121

McLAREN VALE, LANGHORNE CREEK & FLEURIEU Serafino McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 HHH Blackberry jam-like fruit, big, sweet oak and racy acidity on both nose and palate. $26 Tintara McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 HHH Big, brash, ‘boyish’ style of cabernet with loads of juicy, sweet berry fruit characters. $27 Aramis Vineyards Maxwell Wines Lime Cave Black Label McLaren Vale McLaren Vale Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 HHH 2007 HHHH1/2 Rich colour, minty blackberry Fresh, earthy and smelling of nose with a dash of oregano and roses! Powerful blackcurrant a pleasant dry, tannic palate. $32 flavours mixed with interesting herbal-like elements. Has plenty CABERNET of cellaring potential. $24.99 SAUVIGNON 2006 & OLDERLake Breeze Langhorne d’Arenberg TheCreek Cabernet Coppermine Road 12 TASTEDSauvignon 2007 HHHH1/2 McLaren Vale Cabernet 5 AWARDEDGorgeous fragrant, perfumed Sauvignon 2007 HHHH1/2bouquet with an ethereal, briary Chocolaty, European style Quite a few borderline wineslift and a huge mouthful of with lovely bouquet and long, in this group. The betteroaky flavours on a palate with attractive, savoury palate with wines showed retained fruitdelicate blueberry nuances. $23 seamless balance between characters, while others had acid and tannins. Nice leathery tannins showing through. notes. $65Buy the best in DIY Wine Racking Madeleines Nangkita Single Vineyard Southern& have it delivered Australia wide for just $18.50 Fleurieu Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 HHH1/2 Winerax Very chocolaty and oaky for now but wait for a couple of years • Easiest to assemble & reassemble and the lovely spicy varietal fruit • Very strong & secure will shine through. $19.90 • Great bottle presentation Bleasdale Mulberry Tree Ben Potts Lenny’s Block Langhorne Creek Cabernet Langhorne Creek Cabernet CellarStak Sauvignon 2007 HHH Sauvignon 2006 HHHH Think crab apple jelly and Excellent varietal fruit • The ultimate DIY racking guavas when you smell this expression. Complex nose • Single bottle interlocking modules one. Long palate with seamless with licorice and light minty flavours. $18 characters. Youthful, oaky that assemble with “brickwall’ Hugo McLaren Vale palate with fruit beneath. $40 like strength & security. Cabernet Sauvignon Saddler’s Creek Langhorne 2007 HHH Cabernet 2005 HHHH • Bottle size modules maximise Gorgeous balance of fruit, Big style; still very oaky but layout options herbs and lavender-like there’s powerful jammy fruit characters. Quite tannic palate. underneath. Has years ahead Order on-line now at Will age well. $21.50 of it yet to really achieve its potential. $60 www.thewinerackshop.com.au or by phoning 1300 781331122 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

regional tastingStep Rd Langhorne Two of McLaren Vale’s finest...Creek Cabernet great fruit, depth,Sauvignon 2006 HHH1/2Smells of cigar boxes and richness & complexity.coffee. Tastes like a mix ofblack olives and black fruits with McLaren Valea fresh herbal edge. $21.90 Restaurant • Resort • Conference Centre • WineryMorgan Simpson Row 42 Kangarilla Road, McLarenVale SA 5171McLaren Vale Cabernet P 08 8323 0157 F 08 8323 0158Sauvignon 2005 HHH [email protected] sauce nose with pine/medicinal notes and long, www.serafinowines.com.aubright, jammy fruit flavours. $18 stay • relax • indulgeLady Bay Vineyard Bleasdale PetrelYankalilla Southern Reserve Langhorne CreekFleurieu Cabernet Premium Shiraz CabernetSauvignon 2004 HHH Malbec 2006 HHHHDark juby colour, developed, Smells like chocolate ripplemalty nose and a lovely tight, biscuit. Shows good bottle age.rich, chocolaty palate. Holding Palate lovely and soft, withup well. $40 flavours like black pepper/olive tapenade. A keeper. $29SHIRAZ BLENDS Maxwell Wines Four Roads McLaren Vale27 TASTED Shiraz Grenache Viognier14 AWARDED 2008 HHH1/2 Youthful, floral nose with liftedThe judges thought this was berry characters. Some floral anda bit of a ‘hit and miss’ group, savoury elements on the palate.with lots of reduced characters. Cellaring potential. $19.95Choose wisely, they advised. Ulithorne Chi McLaren Vale Shiraz GrenacheKaranto 100 Langhorne 2007 HHH1/2Creek Shiraz Aglianico Rich, complex and balancedPrimitivo 2007 HHHH savoury style. Still veryExcellent richness and great youthful, with attractive dryingdepth of flavour with plenty tannins. Just needs food! $35of berry brightness, a savoury Bud Naked McLaren Valebalance and firm, drying Shiraz Tempranillo NV HHHtannins. 3-5 $25 Well-structured, soft and very approachable wine with good length and depth of sweet, ripe fruit. $19.99 Fox Creek McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2008 HHH Pleasant and quite different style. Very sweet quince/apple- like fruit characters. $17.50Amicus McLaren Vale Vasarelli Family ReserveShiraz Malbec Cabernet McLaren Vale Shiraz2006 HHHH Grenache 2008 HHHComplex and developed wine Big, simple and well-balancedwith abundant sweet blue/ wine, with the fruit dominatedpurple fruits, some very lively by the oak for now. $23.99 CMtannins and a good level of Stonyfell John Glaetzeracidity. 3-5 $25 Langhorne Creek Shiraz Grenache 2008 HHH Inky, oaky style, not overly complex but with a good level of fruit and oak. $26.99 CM July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 123

McLAREN VALE, LANGHORNE CREEK & FLEURIEU Sylvan Springs Hard Pikkara McLaren Vale Yards McLaren Vale Bleasdale Bremerview Shiraz 2008 HHHHH Shiraz 2008 HHHHH Langhorne Creek ShirazMoonvine Biodynamic Bright rich, red wine with Stick your nose in this one and 2008 HHHH1/2McLaren Vale Shiraz attractive bouquet of light you’ll get sweet, damp earth, Generous, well-balanced styleCabernet Merlot 2007 HHH earthy/forest floor elements. plum and cedar elements with smelling quite oaky with a lightDeveloped, jubey aromas with Silky-smooth palate with a perfumed lift. Long, lingering raspberry edge and prune-some nutty complexity. Nice excellent acid/fruit/oak flavours of licorice and fresh like complexity. Good palatefruity/tannic palate. Gamey combination and balancing fruit with lively tannins. Has weight with great texture andfinish. $14 tannins. $25 poise. 5+ $14.99 structure. $18Lake Breeze BernootaLanghorne Creek ShirazCabernet 2007 HHHSmells of boiled lollies andfruit punch with a hint of mint.Similar characters on thepalate. $21Willunga 100 Tilly Devine McLaren ValeMcLaren Vale Shiraz Shiraz 2008 HHHH1/2Viognier 2007 HHH Sweet and slightly portySoft, chocolaty wine offering nose, followed by a very rich,pleasant drinking. Good weight chocolaty palate with lingeringof fruit and a soft finish. $22.95 plum and licorice flavoursScarpantoni School Block supported by a good ripe tanninMcLaren Vale Shiraz profile. $41.50Cabernet SauvignonMerlot 2006 HHHSweet, juicy style with goodvolume of plum/oak characters.Has weight and length. $15Geoff Merrill Maximus PremiumBush Vine McLaren James Haselgrove Wines McLaren Vale ShirazVale Shiraz Grenache Futures McLaren Vale 2008 HHHHHMourvedre 2006 HHH Shiraz 2008 HHHHH On the nose there’s vanillaComplex, chocolaty style with Deep, dense, bright crimson and malt mingling with spicysome nice peppery elements and wine with lovely perfumed oak complexity and black fruits.slight medicinal nuances. $20 nose and amazingly fine, silky Full and fleshy in the mouth, palate with tannins and fruit in with ripe, bright varietal fruitSHIRAZ 2009 - 2008 perfect balance. Drying on the balanced by the oak. Excellent finish. 5+ $55 palate weight. 5+ $24.9953 TASTED47 AWARDEDThe wines from the ‘09 vintage Aramis Vineyards Blackshowed tight primary fruit Label McLaren Vale Shirazoffering fresh, fruity flavours but 2008 HHHH1/2not ageing potential. Excellent concentration ofThe ‘08s were consistently very rhubarb, spice and prune-likestrong, with surprisingly high characters on both the nosequality given the hot vintage. and in the mouth. Full-bodied palate has tight tannins and fine acid finish. $24.99124 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

Market 190 is situated in the heart of the McLaren Vale wine district. Set in a heritage listed building with alfrescodining. Market 190 has become an icon in the vale with award winning coffee, delicious homemade cakes andsensational summer salads. Serving over 1000 meals per week and grinding over 25kg’s of Fairtrade OrganicCoffee per weekWe are a family friendly café with a cubby house and a children’s indoor playroom.We serve the best breakfast in town with gourmet Haloumi hash browns, free range eggs, gluten free muesli andawesome freshly squeezed juices, with awesome coffee of course.Market 190 is also a providore stocking local and international cheese’s, oils, olives, vinegars, dips, chutneys,etc,etc.We have also introduced stylish homewares to our extensive list that are proving extremely popular. Perfect for apresent or to take a piece of the vale with you.Market 190 has become the largest caterer in the district. We caterer at numerous local wineries including Paxtons,Wirra Wirra, Parri Estate and Rosemount Estate, to name a few. Specializing in wedding’s and corporate events wecan tailor a menu to any requirements and regularly do gourmet aussie bbq’s, finger food or formal sit down affairs.Market 190190 main road, McLaren Vale, South AustraliaP. (08) 8323 8558Fax. (08) 8323 7505Contact Wayne for catering on 0413 049 866Email: [email protected] 7 days 8am - 5pm

McLAREN VALE, LANGHORNE CREEK & FLEURIEU The Wine Society McGuigan Hand Made d’Arenberg Regional Premium Langhorne Creek Shiraz The Footbolt McLaren Selection McLaren Vale 2008 HHHH Vale Shiraz 2008 HHH1/2 Shiraz 2008 HHHH Spices mingle with rhubarb and Perfumed dark fruit bouquet and Bright, vibrant, fleshy style with a dash of pepper on the nose. generous, well-balanced palate generous new leather, prune Palate oak-dominated but has with a delicious complexity of and licorice-like characters. some dense, expressive fruit flavours. 3-5 $18 Nice tannins and good level of underneath. 3-5 $45 acidity. 3-5 $12.99 Maxwell Wines Silver Ulithorne Frux Hammer McLaren Vale Terra Mia McLaren Vale Frugis McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008 HHH1/2 Shiraz 2008 HHHH Shiraz 2008 HHHH Spices, rhubarb and toasty Lovely lifted oak sweetness Brilliant red wine with richness oak on the nose followed by a on the nose, followed by and style. Great varietal fruit complex sweet cherry palate; a sweet, creamy palate expression. Smells and tastes very pretty! 3-5 $19.95 brimming over with ripe, of plums, with smoky/vanillin prune-like fruit and good level oak to balance. 3-5 $45 of tannin. 3-5 $16 Ballast Stone StonemasonOne Planet Local Currency Creek ShirazHero McLaren Vale Shiraz 2009 HHH1/22008 HHHH1/2 Youthful purple wine withRich crimson wine. Intense, estery fruit aromas and deliciousdense aromatics - hints of blackberry and licorice flavoursprunes, rhubarb and cedar. with a touch of mint. $12Oak dominates the palate fornow but is well integrated with J&J Vineyards McLarensome ‘cool’ fruit. $14.95 Vale Shiraz 2009 HHH1/2 Youthful and very fragrant wine with lovely seamless integration of fruit, drying tannins and tight Stalking Horse McLaren acid. 3-5 $19.95 Vale Shiraz 2008 HHHH Big, generous wine with pleasant, Red Knot by creamy, savoury elements on the Shingleback McLaren Vale nose and delicious malty, fruit- Shiraz 2008 HHH1/2 cake characters on the palate. Generous, balanced, yet restrained style with good plum 3-5 $20 fruit and crisp acidity. Very Rhone-like palate. $14.95La Curio Reserve McLaren Bullant Langhorne Creek III Associates Squid InkVale Shiraz 2008 HHHH1/2 Shiraz 2008 HHH1/2 Reserve McLaren ValeThe nose is a lovely integrated Rich, ripe nose and lovely Shiraz 2008 HHH1/2complexity of oak, briary fruit generous licorice and dark Plum aromas verging onand raspberries. Well-textured, plum palate with floral traces prune. Rich palate. Good fruitsavoury palate with great resembling violets. Delicious! $15 sweetness and dark chocolatyflavour depth and concentration notes. Spicy and fresh. $50and long, ripe tannins. $31 Dowie DooleIngoldby McLaren Vale Reserve McLaren ValeShiraz 2009 HHHH Shiraz 2008 HHH1/2This nose is, according to one Leaner style - tight and firm, withjudge, “a mind meld of dark attractive nuances of licorice,fruits and toasty oak”. Rich, malt, rhubarb and cedar. $60full and savoury in the mouthwith powerful fruit. “Excellent Oxenberry The Star Cleggett Wines Illawarrawine.” $19.99 of Greece McLaren Vale Block Langhorne CreekPatritti Wines Old Gate Shiraz 2008 HHHH Shiraz 2008 HHH1/2McLaren Vale Shire Shiraz Oaky nose with a touch of Nose rich with licorice and2008 HHHH rhubarb and spice. Fleshy mulberries, followed by a lightlySmells of prunes with a lovely plum/licorice palate with some Madeleines Nangkita Single hot, silky-smooth, fruit-drivendusting of oak. Big and bold, savoury interest and nice Vineyard Southern Fleurieu palate. 3-5 $20oak-driven palate with generous earthy/spicy notes. $35 Shiraz 2008 HHH1/2fresh, fruity flavours. $16 Very expressive ripe, Stonyfell Regional perfumed red fruit aromas Langhorne Creek Shiraz and very attractive palate 2008 HHH1/2 complexity. Still fresh and Lifted aromas of plums vibrant. 3-5 $19.90 and berries with a dash of licorice. Well-textured palate. Good balance of fruit and oak. 3-5 $24.99 CM126 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

regional tastingHaselgrove Bella Fox CreekVigna Premium Red Baron McLaren ValeSelection McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008 HHHShiraz 2008 HHH1/2 Oaky style with lovelyLovely rich style with some elements of spices, licorice,good oak, nice spicy, rhubarb- prunes and rhubarb. Good acidlike fruit and soft tannins and backbone. $17.50acidity. $25 Angove Family Winemakers Vineyard Select McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008 HHH Oaky nose with a minty lift. Generous, mouthfilling prune/ licorice flavours showing an earthy edge. $18 Brick Kiln McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008 HHH Delightful toasty/earthy aromatics with lovely violet notes. Rich, textured, chocolaty/ raspberry palate. $19.50 Maglieri of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008 HHH Bright dark fruit characters with an “empathetic oak use”. Nice viscous mouthfeel. 3-5 $20.99Gotham Regional Vineyard Morgan Simpson BasketSeries Langhorne Creek Press McLaren Vale ShirazShiraz 2009 HHH 2008 HHHPalate of toasty oak and Pepper and spice on theblackberry coulis, followed by nose, and sweet, simplea full-flavoured palate showing palate with attractive bluedrying tannins. $14 fruit characters. $22 Vinrock McLaren Vale YOUR UNIQUE WINESTATE Shiraz 2008 HHH MAGAZINE 5 STAR GOLD Fleshy, oak-driven wine. TOP RED WINE OFFER Malty notes on the nose and licorice fruit richness in the McLaren Vale at its best! mouth. 3-5 $22 From The Old Faithful Wine Company Hugo McLaren Vale 3 bottles 2006 McLaren Vale Cafe Block Shiraz Shiraz 2008 HHH 3 bottles 2006 McLaren Vale Top of the Hill Shiraz Big, luscious shiraz with a berry nose and soft, generous, spicy From James Haselgrove Wines fruit flavours. 3-5 $23 1 bottle 2005 McLaren Vale Futures Shiraz 1 bottle 2007 McLaren Vale Futures Shiraz Madeleines Willunga 4 bottles 2008 McLaren Vale Futures ShirazThe Hedonist McLaren Single Vineyard McLarenVale Shiraz 2008 HHH Vale Shiraz 2008 HHH Normally $660 per dozenChocolaty/mocha nose with Spicy toasty oak sits atop some ($55 per 750ml bottle)nice spicy notes. Pruney palate slightly porty fruit. Nice drying One dozen mixed,with a savoury edge. Well tannins. 3-5 $24 Old Faithful and James Haselgrovemade. $19Haselgrove Primo Dowie Doole McLaren for the special price of $594Taglio McLaren Vale Vale Shiraz 2008 HHHShiraz 2008 HHH Crisp wine with raspberries and delivered anywhere in Australia.Mocha, licorice and cedar nose spices and underlying licorice Orders received before July 31st 2010with an ethereal lift. Firm plum elements with a chocolaty will receive FREE with your orderpalate with powerful tannins. $16 edge. $25 one bottle of the highly awarded The Old Faithful 2006 McLaren Vale 2 Mates McLaren Vale Almond Grove Mourvedre. Shiraz 2008 HHH Spicy, malty, chocolate and ORDER ONLINE or CALL prune aromas with a sweet, 0418 845 576 / (08) 8383 0886 jammy palate supported by ripe www.haselgrovevignerons.com tannins $27.50 or www.thepavilion.biz/shop July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 127

McLAREN VALE, LANGHORNE CREEK & FLEURIEUDel Diablo Loco Angel Bleasdale Generations Bremerton Selkirkof the Abyss McLaren Langhorne Creek Shiraz Langhorne Creek ShirazVale Shiraz 2008 HHH 2008 HHH 2007 HHHHHNice berry brightness with Spicy, cedary bouquet, followed Rich, unctuous, crimson wineperfumed bouquet and fresh, by big, bold plum fruit flavours with lovely vinosity. Still tightsimple palate with a malty and chewy tannins. $38 - needs more time to achievefinish. 3-5 $49.99 Pertaringa Over its potential. Gorgeous sweet the Top McLaren Vale plum/rhubarb fruit and long, Shiraz 2008 HHH silky tannins. 3-5 $22 Briary fruit/toasty oak nose and soft, simple but well-balanced palate. $39 SHIRAZ 2007 Madeleines NSX Nangkita Single Vineyard 37 TASTED Southern Fleurieu Shiraz 34 AWARDED 2007 HHHHH Huge, thick, dense wine that’s What a magnificent result still a baby and will need lots from this vintage! This region more time in the cellar. Big, has produced strong, sweet briary/blackberry bouquet and big, fruit and tannic wines for great oaky, tannic palate. 5+ $48 ageing potential. “They are a credit to the winemakers and Fox Creek Kimbolton The Rifleman the region,” said one judge. Short Row McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek Shiraz Shiraz 2007 HHHHH 2007 HHHHHIII Associates Descendant At the moment the oak is Bright crimson wine with aof Squid Ink McLaren Vale tending to dominate the black delightfully earthy, chocolatyShiraz 2008 HHH fruit aromas. Palate rich and nose. Vibrant palate burstingSoft, rounded wine, with the oak generous, with great varietal with fruit, well supported by awell integrated with the fruit. expression of black fruits, fine tannic backbone. $42Nice herbal/nutmeg notes. $35 mocha and black olives. $28.50Aramis Vineyards The False Cape Ship’sGovernor McLaren Vale Graveyard KangarooSyrah 2008 HHH Island Shiraz 2007 HHHHHChippy oak nose and pleasant Gorgeous minty fruit aromasmalty palate. Quite hot. Good with layers of smoky oakfruit expression. Developingnicely. $55.99 and a sprinkling of nutmeg. Spicy, chocolaty palate, quite chewy, with savoury notes and textured tannins. 5+ $18 STAR RATINGS  Paper Eagle Linchpin Aramis Vineyards Black McLaren Vale Shiraz Label McLaren Vale Shiraz Three-, four- and five-star ratings are signs of 2007 HHHHH 2007 HHHH1/2 excellence in fruit quality and winemaking skill. Lovely fleshy wine - still very Excellent minty/malty bouquet All wines are judged ‘blind’ by wine industry tannic but there’s underlying with cedary oak traces. Fine professionals and are compared in peer quality varietal fruit. The nose palate - not too big, with loads of classes by three judges. has minty notes and the palate spicy fruit, lovely texture, great CM Wine is exclusive to Cellarmasters, flavours of fruit cake and spice tannins and good acid. $24.99 a major mail-order business. with a savoury edge. $35 CD Cellar door price. Paper Eagle CDO Cellar door only. Rarefied Air McLaren Vale SO Sold out. Shiraz 2007 HHHH1/2 $N/A Price not available at time of printing. Generous shiraz with a dark chocolaty bouquet that  Contact information pg 146. has pretty, violet aromatics and rich, chocolaty flavours RECOMMENDED cellaring (years). supported by silky tannins and plenty of acid. 3-5 $90128 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

The Old Faithful Top of 2 Mates McLaren Vale regional tastingthe Hill McLaren Vale Shiraz 2007 HHHHShiraz 2007 HHHH1/2 Big, alcoholic style but Our Flagship Shiraz…Rich, lively wine offering aromas there’s also an abundance from our unique historicand flavours that are a stunning of succulent fruit, nice oakmix of red fruits, chocolate, complexity and good level of vineyard. Distinctive,tar, licorice and blackcurrant tannins. 3-5 $27.50 regional, elegantcharacters. Powerful tannins. with textured finish. 3-5 $55ekhidna she viper McLarenVale Shiraz 2007 HHHHBig, dense wine with a complexmalt/spice bouquet giving offhints of lavender. Firm andfleshy in the mouth, with plenty Anvers McLaren Valeof red fruits. 3-5 $17.50 Shiraz 2007 HHHH Tight and spicy on the nose,Hardys Oomoo McLaren with a bright berry lift. Soft andVale Shiraz 2007 HHHH silky in the mouth, with a goodGood spicy plum fruits linger on hit of varietal fruit and some nicethe quite complex nose. Palate tannins. “No negatives.” $28firm, simple and quite meaty/savoury, with some powerfultannins. 3-5 $18.50Blackbilly McLaren ValeShiraz 2007 HHHHComplex integration of dark,brooding fruit and toasty oakaromas. Full, but still closed,palate with good fruit andslightly ‘angular’ tannins. $22DogRidgeShirtfront McLaren ValeShiraz 2007 HHHHDense chocolaty nose with arhubarb-like edge. Generouspalate rich with flavour. Nice bigtannins, good acid and slightlywarming alcohol. 3-5 $25 Angas Plains Estate EmilyHaselgrove HRS Cross Langhorne CreekReserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2007 HHHHShiraz 2007 HHHH Briary/blackberry compote McLaren ValeScented bouquet has elements of aromas with malty/cedaryof plums, rhubarb and chocolate notes. Good fruit weight on Restaurant • Resort • Conference Centre • Winery the palate. Needs time for thewith a minty lift. Big, ripe palate tannins to soften. “A very goodwith powerful chocolaty/oak wine.” $39.95influence. 5+ $25 Kangarilla Road, McLarenVale SA 5171 P 08 8323 0157 F 08 8323 0158 [email protected] www.serafinowines.com.au stay • relax • indulge July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 129

McLAREN VALE, LANGHORNE CREEK & FLEURIEUWolf Blass Wirra Wirra Beresford McLaren Vale Wyndham Estate GeorgeGrey Label McLaren Vale Woodhenge McLaren Vale Shiraz 2007 HHH Wyndham Founder’sShiraz 2007 HHHH Shiraz 2007 HHH1/2 Oak-driven style developing Reserve Langhorne CreekSubtle and pretty fruit and oak Smells of plums and nicely. Good fruit sweetness Shiraz 2006 HHHH1/2bouquet. Nicely textured palate toasty oak, with nice malty and long, lingering tannins. Lovely crimson wine withbrimming over with flavour - complexity. Black olive fruit dark, brooding, briary fruittastes of sweet fruit layered with palate with ripe tannins. Needs 3-5 $20 bouquet layered with tight time. $30coffee oak. 3-5 $42.99 Pertaringa oaky characters. Long and Undercover McLaren Vale lively palate - still very freshChateau Reynella Basket Maxwell Wines Ellen Shiraz 2007 HHH blue fruits with good tannicPressed McLaren Vale Street McLaren Vale Simple style with rich, cedary support. 5+ $22Shiraz 2007 HHHH Shiraz 2007 HHH1/2 nose and ripe, rounded, redBlockbuster for the cellar! Very Plum aromas starting to evolve fruit palate. 3-5 $22pretty sweet fruit nose and big into prune-like characters. Goodtannic impact to a palate with sweet fruit on a tannic palate. Haselgrove Ilsweet, ripe fruit waiting to Give it more time! $32 Padrone McLaren Valeshow through. 5+ $54 Shiraz 2007 HHH Shark’s Block McLaren Big wine with ‘bracing’ tannins. Vale Shiraz 2007 HHH1/2 Slightly developed aromas and Developed caramelly firm plum flavours. $48 characters on the nose, as well as oak-driven, caramel- The Old Faithful Cafe like flavours. Has poise and Block McLaren Vale length. 3-5 $42.99 CM Shiraz 2007 HHH Still very young, with rich James Haselgrove Wines fruit-cake aromas and an Futures McLaren Vale astringent, tannic palate. Shiraz 2007 HHH1/2 Time! 3-5 $55 Fragrant floral aromatics - smells of violets. Full, firm Fox Creek Reserve McLaren and fleshy in the mouth, with Vale Shiraz 2007 HHH sweet plum fruit and drying Generous, flavoursome wine tannins. $55 with plenty of red fruit freshness and grainy tannins. $70 d’Arenberg The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2007 HHH1/2 SHIRAZ Tintara McLaren Vale Subtle aromas of rhubarb and 2006 & OLDER Shiraz 2006 HHHH1/2Serafino Sharktooth cedar oak with hints of malt Excellent crimson-hued wineMcLaren Vale Shiraz and mint. Firm, tannic palate 30 TASTED with a big, complex, prune-like2007 HHHH with good acid. 5+ $65 nose. Palate rich, ripe and 28 AWARDED tannic but has the fruit weight to balance it. Nice savouriness.Deep inky/oaky aromas. Big,youthful palate with good depth 3-5 $27and richness of coffee/mocha- Another great class! “One of thelike flavours and some up-front best tastings I’ve ever done fromtannins. 3-5 $60 this region,” enthused one judge. “Selected wines here have thePatritti Wines Old Gate density to age even further,” saidMcLaren Vale Shire Shiraz another. “Others have perfect2007 HHH1/2 maturity for drinking now andAttractive aromas of red fruits have held up brilliantly.”with a spicy edge. Oaky/tannicpalate but has a good weight ofbright varietal fruit. $16Hugh Hamilton Angas Plains EstateThe Rascal McLaren Vale PJ’s Langhorne CreekShiraz 2007 HHH1/2 Shiraz 2007 HHH Aramis Vineyards ThePleasant oaky nose with subtle Bright, blue fruit nose with Governor McLaren Valearomatics. Lively, rich palate Syrah 2006 HHHH1/2exhibits generous flavours and Dense complexity of cedary/silky tannins. $24.50 mocha-like aromas followed by a powerful dark fruit palate withCockfighter’s subtle marzipan notes. Palate The Old Faithful Cafe lifted floral/violet highlights.Ghost McLaren Vale has ripeness, depth and Block McLaren Vale Has structure and balance.Shiraz 2007 HHH1/2 complexity. 3-5 $19.95 Shiraz 2006 HHHHH “Yum!” $55.99Savoury malty nose has a “Very, very good wine!”perfumed lift. Pretty fruit on the Developed, complex aromas -palate, with fine acid and textured nice blackberry edge. Fabuloustannins. 3-5 $24.95 palate - very flavoursome, with complex bottle-aged characters and an earthy/spicy character. $55130 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

regional tastingBen Potts Fiddle’s Block DogRidge MVP Most Kimbolton LanghorneLanghorne Creek Shiraz Valuable Player McLaren Creek Shiraz 2006 HHHH2006 HHHH1/2 Vale Shiraz 2005 HHHH Slight dusty oak nose with hintsSweet vibrant fruity/malty Lovely nose - smells of cherries of plums and berries. Morebouquet. Bright and powerful and white chocolate. Long, plums and berries on the palate.tannic palate but has a certain lingering flavours - sweet, fruity Balanced and complex, with aelegance. Nice weight and and fresh, with a good level of nice savouriness. 3-5 $20density of varietal fruit flavours. tannins in support. 3-5 $65 James Haselgrove 3-5 $40 Wines McLaren ValeOliver’s Taranga Vineyards Shiraz 2004 HHHHHJ Reserve McLaren Vale Malty chocolate bouquet withShiraz 2006 HHHH1/2 ethereal aged notes and hints ofGorgeous nose - smells like cherries. Simple palate structure.fruit-cake layered with rum Good tannin/fruit ratio. Holdingand raisin chocolate. Complex up well. 3-5 $20palate with generous berry/mocha flavours and crisp acid Kay Brothers Hillsidefinish. 3-5 $48 Amery Vineyards McLaren Vale Shiraz 2004 HHHH Shingleback D Block Simple, elegant and very Reserve McLaren Vale flavoursome wine that’s ageing Kay Brothers Hillside Shiraz 2005 HHHH beautifully. Minty lift to the Amery Vineyards McLaren Mix of cassis and chocolate-like nose and fine tannins on the Vale Shiraz 2006 HHHH aromas with a hint of mint. palate. 3-5 $40 Expressive fruit nose with Rich, ripe palate, soft in the mocha and cedar traces mouth, with attractive sweet and subtle black fruit fruit flavours. 3-5 $59.95Step Rd Langhorne aromas. Lovely palate - veryCreek Shiraz 2006 HHHH flavoursome, with good earthyVery developed aged, chocolaty complexity. 3-5 $40aromas with hints of plum.The big, savoury palate haslingering flavours and loads ofvibrant acidity. $21.90 A real wine cellar, not just a wine seller Australia’s Best Retail Outlet 2009* Discover the most interesting wine and spirit store in the country for everyday bargains, hard to find wines and special back vintages. EXPERT STAFF - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE Best Australian Retail Outlet 2009, 2008, 2006, 1999, 1996* Edinburgh Hotel and Cellars, 1 - 7 High Street Mitcham, South Australia 5062 Ph + 61 (0) 8 8373 2753 Fax + 61 (0) 8 8271 8904 Email: [email protected] Website: www.edinburgh.com.au *Australian Hotels AssociationTheEd_halfhoriz2.indd 1 July/August 2010 W I N E 2S4/T7/A09T3E:51:27 P1M31

McLAREN VALE, LANGHORNE CREEK & FLEURIEUGeoff Merrill Geoff Merrill Jocko’sHenley McLaren Vale Blend McLaren ValeShiraz 2002 HHHH Shiraz 2006 HHHLovely big, mature wine with a Smells like coffee grounds andleathery/malty bouquet and still has a mature, leathery palatea surprisingly youthful palate and mouthwatering acidity. $26with silky-smooth tannins andvibrant fruit. $150 The Gate by Shingleback McLaren ValeKaranto Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2005 HHHShiraz 2006 HHH1/2 Bright and simple wine withDense, brooding and slightly nice weight and length of plumcharry nose and big, extracted fruits and tannins. $34palate with generous sweetfruit and good tannins. $25 Saddler’s Creek Reserve Langhorne Creek ShirazThe Old Faithful Top of Kay Brothers 2005 HHHthe Hill McLaren Vale Basket Pressed Amery Attractive aged charactersShiraz 2006 HHH1/2 Vineyards McLaren Vale evident, with a mocha noseInky, prune juice-like aromas Shiraz 2006 HHH and lingering sweet fruitand complex, seamlessly Nice mature wine smelling flavours. $42balanced palate with a lovely of leather and spice with amature, savoury edge. $55 somewhat simple but weighty James Haselgrove Wines palate. $22 Futures McLaren ValeLady Bay Vineyard Shiraz 2005 HHHYankalilla Southern Nose of cherries and potpourriFleurieu Shiraz - malt and nuts. Strong Serafino McLaren Vale2005 HHH1/2 tannic palate but has the fruit Vintage Fortified ShirazFull, fleshy, tannic wine weight. $55 2005 HHHH1/2just beginning to soften. Tarry/licorice/prune-likeSome good sweet fruit and SWEET & bouquet with heady spirit.developing nice complex FORTIFIED Palate full of sweet blackberrycharacters. 3-5 $30 flavours with a viscous 5 TASTED mouthfeel and roundedGeoff Merrill 4 AWARDED tannins. Still very youthful. $25Reserve McLaren ValeShiraz 2005 HHH1/2Elegant shiraz - very drinkable!Hints of violets on the noseand generous varietal fruit onthe palate. $55Hugo Reserve McLaren Kay Brothers AmeryVale Shiraz 2006 HHH1/2 Vineyards McLaren ValeChocolate malt bouquet with Moscato 2010 HHHa hint of vanillin oak. Crisp and Perfumed/floral aromas withcomplex in the mouth, with well- a fizzy, sweet palate that hasbalanced flavour profile. $38 tight acid to balance. $22 Oxenberry The DuchessWillandra Estate Premium McLaren Vale LateLanghorne Creek Shiraz Harvest White 2009 HHH2006 HHH Smells of citrus blossoms andSmoky aromas mingle with red bath salts. Vibrant, almostfruits. Full, rich and a bit chocolaty steely, palate has sweet fruitin the mouth. 3-5 $18 and good acidity. $20Shingleback McLaren Vale Sylvan Springs Estate Oxenberry The Right NutShiraz 2006 HHH Cyril’s Reserve McLaren 20 Year Old McLaren ValeEarthy/spicy style with Vale Shiraz 2006 HHH Liqueur Muscatsubtle oak aromas and good Cedary oak aromas with a choc/ NV (500ml) HHHHHfruit with balancing tannins. malt lift and interesting deep, Very attractive rancio/almond dark and funky palate. $39.99 aromas with lovely brandy spirit 3-5 $24.95 lifting out the glass. “Yummy”, luscious, rich and aged palate Aramis Vineyards Black with lots of fruit. Excellent Label McLaren Vale Shiraz example of style. $30 2006 HHH Very developed big, oaky nose and soft, rich, fruit-cake palate. High acid. 3-5 $24.99132 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

regional tasting McLaren Vale Grape Wine & TourismWINERIES A B C D E F GH I J K LMNOP QR S T U V 1Australian Boutique Wines O15 2 The “Fleurieu Way”Battle of Bosworth* L24 3 Tourist Route 60Bent Creek N16 4 Shiraz TrailBraydun Hill Vineyard* J8 5 Dirt RoadChalk Hill Wines* K17 6 Railway LineChapel Hill Wines L11 7 Air eldChateau Reynella K1 8 Public LibraryCoriole Vineyards & Coterie L13 9d’Arenberg / d’Arry’s Verandah K15 10 Map Updated August 2009Dennis Wines L18 11Dogridge Wines Q15 12Dowie Doole L19 13Foggo Wines M17 14Fox Creek Wines K22 15Gemtree Vineyards L19 16Geo Merrill Wines M2 17Graham Stevens Wines P15 18Halifax Wines * M23 19Hardy Tintara J17 20Ho mann’s Wines P15 21Hugh Hamilton Wines L20 22Hugo Wines R15 23Kangarilla Road Vineyard & Winery Q17 24Kay Bros Amery Vineyard M13 25Lavina Wines J17 26Lazy Ballerina U24 27Lecon eld Wines K20 28Lloyd Brothers J15 29Maximus Wines* N16 30Maxwell Wines K16 31McLaren Vale Premium Wines J17 32Middlebrook Estate O18 33Noon Winery (cellar door seasonal) N21Olivers Tarranga Vineyards J14Oliverhill Winery J13Oxenberry Farm Wines K18Paper Eagle / Ekhidna Wines J18Parri Estate P16Paxton Wines H15Penny’s Hill & Mr. Riggs K22Pertaringa Wines O21Possums Vineyard* L23Potters Clay* L20Primo Estate L12Rosemount Estate L11Samuels Gorge O17Scarpantoni Estate Wines L18Sera no Wines J13Settlement Wines I16Shingleback Wine Q15Shottesbrooke Winery K16Tapestry Wines M19Wirra Wirra Vineyards P14Woodstock Winery & Coterie P14Yangarra Estate Vineyard J30Zimmermann Wines* Cellar Door by appointment onlyACCOMMODATION FOOD ATTRACTIONS3 Divas I17 3 Monkey’s Fine Food M26 Adelaide Biplanes F27Amande B&B H22 Awganix J17 Bella Cosa Gallery N17Amande at the Beach D19 Blessed Cheese J17 McLaren Vale Lavender M13Aunt Amandas Cottage U11 Christina’s on High M26 Medlow Confectionery J17Beachwoods Eco Tourist Park D22 d’Arry’s Verandah K15 & Fruchocs Showcase Q28Bellevue Bed & Breakfast J17 FINO L25 Magpie Springs L26Bethany Chapel B&B M20 Ho mann’s Currant Shed P15 Studio/Gallery/Cellar Door* N20Black Rabbit Cottage R16 Market 190 J17 Minko Wines K17Blushing Grape B&B K26 Middlebrook Estate O18 Red PolesChristina’s Cottage M26 Russell’s Pizza M26 The Chocolate BoxGui Al Mare D14 The Barn J16Hawthorne of Willunga B&B L25 The Kitchen Door Restaurant K22Ingleburn Homestead K22 at Penny’s Hill & Mr Riggs J15Linger Longer Vineyard H24 The Olive Grove D33Lot 7 Cottage N16 The Victory Hotel P14McLaren Vale Bed & Breakfast L19 Woodstock Winery & CoterieMcLaren Vale Lakeside Caravan Park K17McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments I17 McLaren Vale Grape Wine & TourismPeppermint Farm Cottage B&B N21 T. 08 8323 8999Rosebank Studio L18 E. [email protected] Vales B&B J16 www.mclarenvale.infoThe Blue Grape J30The Victory Hotel D33The Vintage I17Villa Grenache N16Wine & Roses I17 July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 133

travelbriefsWINSOR DOBBINUPPER NORTH ISLAND Tower: View King and a Suite View King, and all offer the latest king-size beds and new linen, with stylish TVs installed in both bedrooms and lounges and furnishings by some of New Zealand’s top designers. The Hyatt Regency has been an Auckland landmark since 1968. The hotel’s Residences Tower comprises 100 rooms and suites with kitchen facilities and balconies in addition to the 268 rooms in the European-style Regency Tower.TASTY SERVE OF SPICE white truffles, grissini and chocolates, Spa at the Hyatt offers a fully equipped with fresh local ingredients. gym, a 25m heated swimming pool, spaFOR those who really want to push the pool, sauna, steam room, sun terrace andboat out on a luxury weekend, Penthouse Many of the dishes on the Barolo menu juice bar. See www.auckland.regency.64 at Viaduct Basin in Auckland ticks are “‘truffle friendly” - meaning truffles hyatt.com. Auckland Tourism, meanwhile,all the boxes. A member of the Touch can be added when in season - and has launched a new one-stop websiteof Spice villa collection, the stunning the wine list highlights some top-of-the- www.aucklandnz.com, which includes aapartment offers splendid views of both range Barolos (like Ceretto Barolo Bricco booking service.the water and the City of Sails. It has four Roche 2000 and Aldo Conterno DOCGbedrooms and five bathrooms, a media Romirasco 2004). LUXURY REACHES A PLATEAUroom, bar area, dining room, full kitchen,outdoor balconies including a covered Chef/patron Alberto Usseglio, originally THE NORTH Island has a new five-loggia for al fresco dining, a spa pool and from Piedmont, is enthused by the new star lodge, Ahuru Lodge, set amongsecure parking. concept. “I am very excited to bring the spectacular mountain landscapes on the flavours of Piedmont to The Langham Central Plateau and offering exquisite It’s the perfect venue for a reunion or and to celebrate the food and spirit of my accommodation. It is set to become aspecial celebration and is just a short birthplace. The capital of Piedmont, Turin, firm favourite with fly fishermen as it is setstroll from the yachts and ferries, as well was once the capital of Italy and home to on the banks of the trout-filled Tokiahuruas the vibrant city centre. The penthouse the House of Savoy, the former kings of Stream - but fishing is just one of the manyis part of the Touch of Spice Private Villa Italy, so we can now also dine like kings!” bespoke activities for guests.Collection, which offers a portfolio ofluxury villas and holiday homes throughout Think dishes like fresh-made tagliolini Ahuru Lodge has just five luxuriousNew Zealand. Phone +64 3 442 8672; tossed in a duck and red wine ragout, or suites and is noted for its cuisine. Guestswww.touchofspice.co.nz. seared venison, rosemary and garlic baby vegetable salad with a cinnamon-infusedAUTHENTIC TASTE OF ITALY Dolcetto wine jus. Barolo is on the lobby level of the The Langham at 83 Symonds StAUCKLAND’S Langham Hotel now and is open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday.has an Italian accent with the opening Phone +64 9 300 2885; www.auckland.of new restaurant Barolo, which aims langhamhotels.co.nz.to bring authentic Northern Italianfood and wine to New Zealand. The HYATT AIMS HIGHERrestaurant takes its inspiration fromthe Piedmont region in Italy, home of THE HYATT Regency Auckland has a newthe international slow food movement. look after undergoing a “rejuvenation”Barolo blends the distinctive style of which included modernisation of thePiedmont cuisine, including hazelnuts, Regency Tower and a stylish upgrade of the Residences Tower. There will be two new room categories in the Regency134 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

travelbriefscan choose from intimate dining or from ON COURSE FOR A FEAST person/per night, including accommodation,a group around the dining table, either cocktail hour, five-course dinner withindoors with winter fires blazing or maybe KAURI Cliffs, four hours north of Auckland matched wines, full breakfast andal fresco in summer. outside Kerikeri, is one of New Zealand’s unlimited golf or a massage per person. premier dining destinations as well as Phone +64 9 407 0010; www.kauricliffs.com. The Lodge grows its own organic herbs being home to a world-class golf course.and vegetables, and pre-dinner drinks ARTS TO THE FORESHOREand canapes are served every night, On Saturday, September 11, the boutiquesometimes by the river in summer. resort will host Peter Gilmore, executive WAIHEKE Island has already built a formidable chef at Sydney’s three-hat Quay restaurant, reputation for the quality of its wines and local Each suite has king-size beds with and Duncan Forsyth of Mount Edward produce, but it also is home to a thrivingEgyptian cotton linen, goosedown pillows, Winery, for a special dinner that is part arts community. The best time of the year tofully equipped pantry and mini-bar facilities, of its regular program of gourmet events. combine tastings with a touch of culture isdouble-ended soak bathtub, shower, early in 2011, when the headland Sculptureheated tiles, lounging area and a sunny Peter’s Quay made culinary history in on the Gulf Waiheke Island exhibition is heldprivate deck with splendid views. from January 28 to February 20. 2009 by being named restaurant of the Guest facilities include a sauna room, year for both The Sydney Morning Herald Located along the spectacular coastalmineral spa tub with river and mountain and Australian Gourmet Traveller, as well walkway on the island, the exhibition ofviews, loggia and gallery room. Guests can as being named in the top 50 restaurants large scale contemporary sculpture offersenjoy walks and other outdoor activities in the world by S. Pellegrino. a backdrop of the magnificent views overin the Tongariro National Park, including the gulf and island vineyards.skiing in winter and year-round golf and Peter’s food will be matched to winesclay pigeon shooting. There are views from boutique Central Otago winery Mount “headland is a freight train of artisticacross rural land and native bush to the Edward, with a tariff of $800 plus GST per opportunity both for the artist and the visitor,”dramatic Mt Ruapehu volcano. says curator James McCarthy. “In a beautiful location, the artist engages with a dynamic The tariff is $550 per suite per night, site, visitors and the forces of nature.”including breakfast and pre-dinner Waiheke Island is reached by ferry fromcanapes and cocktails - although special downtown Auckland to the island - and theredeals may be available. Dinner costs $50 are two excellent restaurants with cellar doorsper person, plus wine from the extensive close to the sculpture trail: Mudbrick Vineyardcellar. Ahuru Lodge is on Powells Rd, & Restaurant and Cable Bay Vineyard.Ohakune, north of Wanganui. Phone +64 See www.sculptureonthegulf.co.nz.6 385 8478; www.ahurulodge.com. Centre: Hyatt Regency Auckland Residence DeluxePOINT OF DIFFERENCE View Suite & View King. Right: Headland Sculpture on the Gulf Waiheke Island.PAKIRI Point Boutique Lodge, 75 minutes Opposite page. Left: Touch of Spice Penthouse 64.outside Auckland on the fringe of the Right: Ahuru Lodge entrance.Matakana region and bordering a regionalpark, offers new luxury accommodation onPakiri Beach, overlooking a spectacularPacific Ocean coastline. Accommodation isin five guest suites, each with its own deckand expansive views. Facilities include anaward-winning kitchen, huge sunken winecellar and formal dining area, dominatedby a massive kauri table at which four-course dinners are served. Room rates startfrom $550 per night and activities includeguided tours of the region’s wineries on theMatakana Wine Trail. Phone +64 9 422 6708;www.pakiripoint.com July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 135

51 TASTED31 RECOMMENDEDUPPER NORTH ISLANDA small tasting, reflecting the challenges facing Gisborne Stone Bridge Gisborne CHARDONNAYand Auckland winegrowers, in which white wines Viognier 2009 HHHHdecisively outperformed the reds. The panel found Richly scented and vibrantly 12 TASTEDseveral extremely impressive chardonnays and viogniers, fruity, with good concentration 9 RECOMMENDEDbut too many of the reds - based on syrah, pinotage and of ripe peach and apricot Strong class, showing whyBordeaux varieties - lacked real warmth and richness. flavours, fresh and fully dry. chardonnay is the most widely Lees-stirred in seasoned planted variety in GisbornePrices shown are approximate New Zealand retail. barrels, but not obviously oak- and Auckland. Several winesWines available in export markets are shown as influenced. $20 showed excellent body(A) Australia, (UK) and (US). and depth, coupled with Waitapu Estate Reef Point the easy-drinking ripenessSPARKLING Coopers Creek Viognier Chardonnay and roundness typical of Gisborne Gewurztraminer 2009 HHH1/2 chardonnay grown in the2 TASTED 2009 HHHH Mouthfilling, creamy-smooth relative warmth of the north.2 RECOMMENDED Floral, spicy, musky bouquet. blend of viognier (75%) and oak- Villa Maria Reserve Mouthfilling, with ripe, aged chardonnay (25%), grown Barrique FermentedSoljans Fusion Sparkling moderately intense lemon, at Ahipara in Northland. Good Gisborne ChardonnayMuscat NV HHH1/2 spice and slight apricot concentration of ripe, tropical 2008 HHHHHVivacious Gisborne bubbly, flavours. Fresh, slightly sweet fruit flavours, slightly buttery, Classic regional style, verybased on muscat grapes. and smooth, with good delicacy nutty and honeyed. $22 fragrant and generous,Very light, sweet and crisp, and some potential. $17 with rich, peachy, ripe-fruitwith moderately rich, lemony, Stone Bridge Gisborne flavours, a mealy, nutty, toastyappley flavours, fresh, vibrant Villa Maria Single Vineyard Viognier 2008 HHH complexity and a creamy-and zesty. $15.95 (A, US) Ihumatao Gewurztraminer Easy-drinking style, fleshy, smooth finish. $34.99Soljans Fusion Sparkling 2008 HHH soft and peachy, with goodRose NV HHH Gently sweet style, estate- flavour depth and a dry, West BrookLively 3:1 blend of Gisborne grown in south Auckland and rounded finish. $20 Waimauku Estatepinotage and muscat. Light red 15% barrel-fermented. Lemony, Chardonnay 2008 HHHHHcolour, with berryish aromas slightly gingery and spicy, with PINOT GRIS Stylish, complex wine, estate-and flavours, gently sweet, crisp good varietal character and grown in west Auckland, withand vibrantly fruity. $18.95 (US) some funky complexity. $29.99 4 TASTED ripe grapefruit and stone-fruit 2 RECOMMENDED flavours and integrated nuttyOTHER WHITES VIOGNIER oak. Very fragrant, slightly Solid but unmemorable class. smoky bouquet and a creamy,4 TASTED 4 TASTED Pinot gris can produce good seamless, lingering palate,3 RECOMMENDED 4 RECOMMENDED wine in the upper North Island, showing lovely harmony. $29 but only in seasons with aVilla Maria Single Small but strong class, showing relatively dry autumn.Vineyard Ihumatao that viognier is emergingVerdelho 2008 HHHH1/2 as one of Gisborne’s latest Hyperion PhoebeAttractive scented wine, estate- regional strengths. Pinot Gris 2009 HHHgrown in south Auckland and Medium-bodied style from55% fermented in seasoned Millton Riverpoint Matakana, barrel-fermented.oak barrels. Mouthfilling, with Vineyard Gisborne Youthful, with lemon, pear andripe, concentrated pineapple Viognier 2009 HHHHH spice flavours showing goodand guava flavours, showing Floral and fleshy. Intensely depth, and fresh, appetisingexcellent freshness and vigour, aromatic, with ripe-fruit acidity keeping things lively. $29and a long finish. One judge characters of apricots and musk,gave five stars. $24.99 excellent flavour concentration, Michael Ramon Matakana a sliver of sweetness and a Pinot Gris 2009 HHH deliciously oily, creamy texture. Mouthfilling, with ripe fruit $27.50 (A, UK) flavours of stone-fruit and pear, a slightly creamy texture and biscuity oak characters adding complexity. $30136 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

regional tastingCoopers Creek Coopers Creek Hyperion SYRAHReserve Gisborne Unoaked Gisborne The Titan CabernetChardonnay 2009 HHHH Chardonnay 2009 HHH Sauvignon 2007 HHH 8 TASTEDFragrant, smoky bouquet. Full-bodied and vibrantly fruity, Full-coloured Matakana red 3 RECOMMENDEDClassy, complex palate with with fresh, tight, peachy, citrusy with cassis, black olive, herbripe, grapefruit-like flavours, flavours and lively acidity. Two and spice flavours, showing High hopes are held for syrahmealy and finely textured. judges detected some nutty, good depth and some earthy, in the upper North Island, butRich, youthful wine, well worth complex notes - which they savoury complexity. $42 too many wines were lean andcellaring. $25 mistakenly attributed to oak. $17 slightly green, suggesting aMatakana Estate Karikari Estate lack of full ripeness.Matakana Chardonnay ROSE Toa 2007 HHH2009 HHHH Bordeaux-style blend of cabernet Waimata CognoscentiDistinctly northern style, 3 TASTED franc and malbec, grown in the Syrah 2008 HHHHfleshy and ripe-tasting, with 2 RECOMMENDED Far North. Full, fairly developed Attractively perfumed Gisbornepowerful body, sweet-fruit colour, with firm blackcurrant, red, co-fermented with viognierdelights and stone-fruit and Coopers Creek Huapai herb and spice flavours. Slightly (2%) and matured in Frenchnut flavours showing excellent Rose 2009 HHH leafy, but also shows some (mostly) and American oak. Full-depth. $27 (UK) Bright pink, mouthfilling west complexity. $29 coloured, with concentrated,Waimata Cognoscenti Auckland wine with raspberry ripe, spicy flavours, showingChardonnay 2009 HHHH and spice flavours in a dryish, Manaia George 2008 HHH good complexity and length.Fragrant, creamy-textured slightly earthy style. $17 Inky, vibrant blend of Elegant and tightly structured,Gisborne wine, French oak- Marsden Bay of Islands chambourcin (80%) and with ageing potential. $25fermented, with rich, citrusy, Rose 2009 HHH malbec (20%), grown innutty flavours, showing Northland merlot-based rose Northland and American Karikari Estateexcellent delicacy and with strawberryish flavours, oak-matured. Berryish and Syrah 2007 HHHcomplexity. Harmonious and fruity, creamy-textured and fruit-packed, in a flavoursome, Deeply coloured, fleshyfinely poised. $27.50 smooth. $17.50 up-front style offering smooth, Northland red with firm,Artisan Kauri Ridge easy drinking. $30 concentrated, spicy flavours,Chardonnay 2007 HHH1/2 OTHER REDS seasoned with smoky oak,Bright yellow, west Auckland PINOTAGE and considerable complexity.wine, still vibrant, with very good 8 TASTED However, two judges found it adepth of ripe, grapefruit-like 5 RECOMMENDED 5 TASTED bit too oaky and tannic. $29flavours, finely balanced nutty 1 RECOMMENDEDoak, and considerable elegance. Coopers Creek Waitapu Estate Reef PointDrinking well now. $28.50 (UK) SV The Clays Huapai Pinotage has long been popular Syrah 2008 HHHVilla Maria Single Malbec 2008 HHHH in the north, where it can Full-coloured red, grown atVineyard Ihumatao Boldly coloured, this estate- withstand the autumn rains, but Ahipara in Northland. Still freshChardonnay 2008 HHH1/2 grown west Auckland red most of the wines in the tasting and vibrantly fruity, with plentyWeighty, creamy wine, estate- is fleshy and vibrantly fruity, lacked real ripeness and depth. of plummy, spicy flavour,grown in south Auckland, with concentrated plum and seasoned with cedary Frenchoffering grapefruit, apple and nut pepper flavours. More elegant Karikari Estate Northland oak. Floral and supple, withflavours, a subtle oak influence than many malbecs, with Pinotage 2007 HHH some ageing potential. $28(French, 30% new) and fine-grained tannins and some Deep, slightly developedconsiderable complexity. $34.99 ageing potential. $25 colour. Concentrated, savoury FORTIFIEDMarsden Bay of Islands Crazy by Nature Cosmo red from the Far North, spicy,Black Rocks Chardonnay Red 2009 HHH1/2 savoury and nutty. Drinking 1 TASTED2008 HHH This medium-bodied, buoyantly well now. $40 0 RECOMMENDEDSlightly honeyed Northland fruity red from Millton is awine, barrel-fermented, with Gisborne blend of malbec,lemony, slightly limey flavours, merlot, syrah and viognier. Full-showing some complexity and coloured, with a spicy fragrance,richness. $35 it is fresh, berryish and lively, with some savoury complexity and ripe, supple tannins. $19.90 (UK)Michael Cooper James Rowan JUDGESWinestate’s New Zealand Winemaker ateditor. Author of the West Brook Winery James Hillardacclaimed Wine Atlas at Waimauku, in A bachelor of appliedof New Zealand and the Auckland, James has a science from Charlesannual Michael Cooper’s postgraduate diploma in Sturt University, James isBuyer’s Guide to New viticulture and oenology an Australian who sinceZealand Wines. Appointed from Lincoln University 2004 has tutored theOfficer of the New Zealand and is a senior national viticulture and winemakingOrder of Merit for services wine judge. programme at Tairawhitito wine writing. Polytechnic, in Gisborne. He is also the contract winemaker for several small producers. July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 137

MICHAEL COOPERThis issue features several outstanding wines, including Obsidian Waiheke Island Cloudy Bay Te Koko 2007top-flight pinot gris from Nelson; memorable Syrah 2008 Delicious now, this fleshy,chardonnays from Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay; a trio Dense, serious red, powerful, rich, fully barrel-fermentedof classy, oak-aged sauvignon blancs from Marlborough; tightly structured and built Marlborough wine hasand distinguished reds from Waiheke Island, Hawke’s to last. Deep and youthful in concentrated, ripe, tropical fruitBay, Marlborough and Central Otago. colour, it is fragrant, with highly flavours, with a subtle seasoning concentrated plum, cassis, black of oak adding complexity, and aPrices shown are approximate New Zealand retail. pepper and nutty oak flavours dry, well-rounded finish. FinelyWines available in export markets are shown as and a rich, smooth finish. Best textured style. $58 (A, UK, US)(A) Australia, (UK) and (US). cellared to 2012+. $52.50 Mondillo Central Otago Pinot Noir 2009 Deep in colour, this youthful Bendigo red is beautifully perfumed, mouthfilling, sweet- fruited and supple, and almost hedonistic, with a compelling richness of cherry, plum and spice flavours, finely balanced oak, and silky, ripe tannins. Best mid-2011+. $40Blackenbrook Nelson Clearview Old Moana Park Vineyard Prophet’s Rock CentralPinot Gris 2009 Olive Block 2008 Tribute Gimblett Road Otago Pinot Noir 2007Powerful (15% alc), single- Rich, Hawke’s Bay regional Merlot 2008 Powerful, weighty, complexvineyard wine, very ripely blend, 58% cabernets Lush and soft Hawke’s Bay red, hand-picked after an ultra-scented, with fresh, rich flavours (sauvignon and franc), red, fermented with indigenous low-yielding season, fermentedof stone-fruit, lychees and spices, supplemented by merlot yeasts, matured for a year in with indigenous yeasts, Frenchgentle sweetness and finely (38%) and malbec (3%). Bold, French oak barriques and bottled oak-aged and bottled unfinedbalanced acidity. A distinctly youthful colour, with deep, without fining or filtration. and unfiltered. Deeply coloured,Alsace-style wine, it should blackcurrant-like flavours, Densely coloured, powerful with highly concentrated, ripeblossom with cellaring. $27 (A) ripe and supple, and good (14.5% alc) and fruit-packed, cherry, plum and nut flavours.Clearview Reserve Hawke’s complexity. Dense, savoury with lovely depth of flavours and $45 (A, UK, US)Bay Chardonnay 2009 and ageworthy. $40 (A, US) a silky texture. $31.99 River Farm Saint MaurHighly scented, very vibrant Cloudy Bay Marlborough Sauvignonwine, from Te Awanga. Hand- Chardonnay 2008 Blanc 2009picked and barrel-fermented, Powerful, yet very elegant, cool Weighty and dry, this notablyvery poised and elegant, with climate style from Marlborough complex wine was hand-fresh, rich grapefruit and peach with impressive richness, harvested and fermented withflavours, seasoned with toasty complexity and harmony. The indigenous yeasts in seasonedFrench and American. Weighty bouquet is fragrant, biscuity and French oak barriques. Fleshy,and concentrated. Open mid- mealy; the palate full-bodied, with very ripe, distinctly tropical2011+. $39 (A, US) with a good acid spine. Drink fruit flavours and balanced now or cellar. $45 (A, UK, US) acidity, it has excellent richness and complexity. $29138 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010



MICHAEL COOPERStaete Landt Marlborough Clearview Enigma 2008 Obsidian Waiheke Island Martinus EstateSauvignon Blanc 2009 Powerful, concentrated Chardonnay 2009 MartinboroughVery subtle and satisfying wine Hawke’s Bay blend of merlot Well worth cellaring, this very Pinot Noir 2008grown at Rapaura and partly (75%), cabernet franc (14%) refined, elegant wine was Already delicious, thisbarrel-fermented. Bone-dry, it and malbec (11%), matured barrique-aged for eight months. mouthfilling, sweet-fruitedis fleshy, with rich, ripe, tropical in French oak barriques. Dark Mouthfilling and finely textured, it red has deep, youthful colour.fruit flavours, crisp and lively, and sturdy, with ripe plum and has youthful peach and grapefruit Warm, supple and flowing, itand excellent drive, immediacy spice flavours, slight coffee flavours, showing excellent has concentrated cherry, plumand punch. $21.50 (A, UK) notes, and excellent complexity ripeness, delicacy and freshness, and spice flavours, showing and density. $49 (A) and lovely harmony. $35 excellent complexity. $39.95Terravin Hillside Carrick Central Otago Gibson Bridge Cellar Moana Park VineyardReserve Marlborough Riesling 2009 Selection Marlborough Tribute Syrah 2008Pinot Noir 2008 Showing lovely freshness Pinot Gris 2009 Very rich and soft, dark andBottled unfined and unfiltered, and vigour, this Bannockburn Highly impressive, single- powerful Gimblett Rd, Hawke’sthis deeply coloured, masculine wine is attractively scented, vineyard wine with a small Bay red, matured for a year- but not tough - style of pinot with strong grapefruit and barrel-aged portion from the in French oak barriques,noir is generous, rich and apple flavours, crisp and gently 2007 vintage. Beautifully bottled unfined and unfiltered.opulent, with a fragrant, sweet. Intense, minerally and perfumed, with ripe pear and Perfumed and spicy, withwarm and spicy bouquet. racy, it’s approachable now but lychee aromas, it is a weighty, an earthy streak and highlyIt has deep, ripe flavours of still very youthful; open mid Alsace style with deep, yet concentrated plum, blackcherries, plums and spices and 2011+. $20.50 (A, UK) delicate, flavours and a gently pepper and nut flavours. $31.99should be long-lived. $56 Clearview Reserve Hawke’s spicy, softly textured finish. $30The Obsidian 2008 Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Hunter’s Marlborough Mt Beautiful Cheviot HillsLooking set for a decade, but Crisp, dry, impressively rich Riesling 2009 Sauvignon Blanc 2009already approachable, this wine, hand-harvested at Te Lemon-scented, full-bodied, Rich and racy, distinctive winepowerful Waiheke Island, claret- Awanga and fermented and dryish style with rich, citrusy grown at Cheviot, north ofstyle red is based primarily lees-aged for nearly a year in flavours, good acid backbone and Waipara. Concentrated andon cabernet sauvignon (38%) seasoned barriques. Still very a long, finely poised finish. Very vibrantly fruity, with appetisingand merlot (30%). Dark and youthful, with ripe, tropical fruit fresh, lively and punchy, it should acidity, it has ripe, tropical fruitrich, with dense, ripe flavours flavours, integrated nutty oak, mature well. $19.90 (A, UK, US) flavours, showing a slightly oilyof blackcurrants, plums and and excellent poise, vigour and Moana Park Vineyard richness, and a dry, lingeringspices. A top vintage. $52.50 intensity. $28 Tribute Chardonnay 2009 finish. $21.95 Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2008 Classic Hawke’s Bay regional Paritua Hawke’s Bay½ Softly mouthfilling Marlborough style, this single-vineyard wine Syrah 2008 red with strong cherry, plum and was hand-harvested in the Already delicious sweet-fruited,Bald Hills Single spice flavours, finely integrated Gimblett Gravels and French finely textured red, grown inVineyard Central Otago nutty oak and ripe, supple oak-fermented. Mouthfilling, with The Triangle. The bouquet isPinot Noir 2008 tannins. Enticingly scented and concentrated, peachy, citrusy fragrant, nutty and complex;Elegant, finely scented, tightly intensely varietal, with a hint of flavours and a rich, rounded the palate rich and silky, withstructured Bannockburn red, herbs, savoury complexity and finish. Drink now or cellar. $29.99 plum, spice and slight licoricestill very youthful. Sweet- lovely flow across the palate. flavours, very generous andfruited and ruby-hued, with rich $58 (A, UK, US) harmonious. $36.50cherry and plum flavours, ahint of herbs, and ripe, supple Dolbel Estatetannins, it’s a complex wine, Barrel Fermentedwell worth cellaring. $46 (A) Chardonnay 2008Blackenbrook Vineyard Generous, sophisticated Hawke’sNelson Riesling 2009 Bay wine, estate-grown and fullyVery youthful, tight and racy, this barrel-fermented, with substantialestate-grown wine is a medium body and concentrated, ripe,style with strong peach, lemon stone-fruit flavours, dry, savouryand lime flavours, woven with and complex. Peachy, slightlyfresh acidity. Vibrantly fruity, toasty and creamy-textured, withwith a minerally streak, it shows a rounded finish. $30excellent intensity and cellaringpotential. $23.50 (A)140 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

recent releasesProphet’s Rock Central Weeping Sands Waiheke Clearview Pinot Noir Dolbel Estate Hawke’s BayOtago Pinot Gris 2009 Island Montepulciano 2009 Des Trois 2008 Sauvignon Blanc 2008Richly scented, this single- A strapping red (15% alc), but it Fleshy, rich regional blend, Subtle, complex, Graves style,vineyard wine from Pisa, in retains freshness and vibrancy. from grapes grown in Central fully fermented (half withthe Cromwell Basin, was Barrel-aged for 10 months, it is Otago, Waipara and Wairarapa. indigenous yeasts) in seasonedfermented with indigenous deeply coloured and powerful, Ruby-hued, with substantial French oak barriques.yeasts and lees-aged. Very with concentrated flavours of body, ripe, cherryish, spicy Mouthfilling and dry, with rich,fresh and youthful, with deep, plums, spices and nuts, very flavours, hints of herbs and ripe, tropical fruit flavours,ripe stone-fruit and spice ripe, lush and lingering. Should licorice, and a fairly firm finish. slightly nutty and rounded. $22flavours, and a mouth-watering, be long-lived. $34 Drink now or cellar. $49 (US)crisp finish. $30 (A, UK, US) Clearview Two Pinnacles 2008 Deliciously rich and smooth, drink-young style from Hawke’s Bay, blended from malbec (85%) and cabernets sauvignon and franc. Fleshy, dark and purple-flushed, with mouthfilling body and strong plum, spice, coffee and sweet oak flavours. $28Mt Beautiful Cheviot Hills Terravin Single Vineyard Cypress Terraces Hawke’s Dolbel Estate MethodePinot Gris 2009 Marlborough Sauvignon Bay Viognier 2008 Traditionnelle 2006From first-crop vines and 30% Blanc 2009 From a sloping site overlooking Rich, ripe style from Hawke’sbarrel-fermented, this North Hand-harvested, classy wine, the Gimblett Gravels, this Bay, from equal portions ofCanterbury wine is powerful, mostly handled in tanks, with barrel-fermented wine is chardonnay and pinot noir,fleshy and almost dry, with stone- one-third fermented and very full-bodied (14.5% alc), fermented in old Frenchfruit and spice flavours, weighty matured for five months in with rich peach and nectarine barriques and disgorged afterand rounded, and excellent seasoned French oak. Weighty flavours, seasoned with toasty two years on yeast lees. Palecomplexity and depth. $23.95 and tightly structured, it is oak, and a dry, spicy, rounded straw, with strong, peachy, very ripely scented and flavoured, finish. Developing good toasty and nutty flavours and aSpy Valley Marlborough with excellent intensity and a complexity. $30 long, dry, yeasty finish. $30Pinot Noir 2009 rich, dry finish. $29 Desert Heart MackenziesWeighty, rich and supple, very Run Central Otago Pinot Georges Michel La Reserveelegant and youthful. Full ruby,  Noir 2008 Marlborough Viognier 2009with a floral, scented bouquet, it Estate-grown at Bannockburn, Highly promising debut for thisis muscular (14.5% alc) but not Ataahua Waipara this fragrant, full-bodied red has finely balanced, vibrantly fruityheavy, with sweet-fruit delights Chardonnay 2009 good complexity. Mouthfilling, wine, hand-harvested fromand concentrated, vibrant cherry/ From vines over 20 years old, sweet-fruited, savoury and young vines and barrel-maturedplum flavours. Best opened mid- this refined, barrel-fermented supple, with strong cherry, for eight months. Powerful2011+. $30.50 (A, UK, US) wine has substantial body, plum and spice flavours, it’s (14.5% alc) and fleshy, dry andStaete Landt Marlborough strong, ripe, citrusy fruit already drinking well. $45 (A) rounded, with ripe, citrusy,Pinot Gris 2009 flavours, a subtle seasoning of Desert Heart Central peachy flavours and a gentleSingle-vineyard Rapaura wine in a toasty oak, and fresh acidity. Otago Riesling 2009 oak influence. $25bone-dry style - unusual for pinot Tight and youthful, very fresh Scented, minerally wine, grown Gibson Bridgegris. Fermented in old French and vibrant, it should be at its at Bannockburn. An off-dry Marlborough Sweet 16puncheons, it is full-bodied, fresh best mid 2011+. $26 style, medium-bodied, vibrant 2009 (375ml)and finely poised, with vibrant Carrick Josephine Central and citrusy, with excellent drive Gently botrytised wine late-stone-fruit and spice flavours, ripe Otago Riesling 2009 and intensity and a long, crisp harvested from pinot gris vinesand rich, carrying the dry style Made in a light (9% alc), finish. $23.95 (A) in mid-July. Scented bouquet ofperfectly. $29 (A, US) medium-sweet style, this Gibson Bridge stone-fruit and honey, leading very fresh and lively wine has Reserve Marlborough into a soft, sweet palate with concentrated flavours of lemons Gewurztraminer 2009 peach, spice, apricot and honey and apples, mouth-watering Fleshy and softly textured, flavours, rich and rounded. acidity and a tightly structured, weighty wine, ripely perfumed, Already delicious. $35 finely poised finish. Still a baby; with strong lychee, pear and open 2012+. $25.50 (A, UK) ginger flavours and a lingering, well-rounded, spicy finish. $25 Desert Heart Saignee Rose 2009 Pale pink, vivacious pinot noir rose grown at Bannockburn in Central Otago, and aged for six months in seasoned French oak barrels. Fresh and delicate, with strawberry, spice and slight apricot flavours, dry, very lively and lingering. $22.95 (A) July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 141

MICHAEL COOPERGibson Bridge Mondillo Central Otago Lake Chalice Eyrie Paritua Central OtagoReserve Marlborough Riesling 2009 Vineyard Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008Pinot Gris 2009 Showing excellent intensity, Pinot Gris 2009 Very scented and suppleEstate-grown at Renwick, this medium-bodied Bendigo From grapes grown mostly regional blend based mainlythis mouthfilling, creamy- wine has citrusy, slightly limey in the Waihopai Valley, this on fruit grown in the Cromwelltextured wine has excellent flavours, slightly sweet and mouthfilling, vibrantly fruity Basin, blended with Gibbstondepth of stone-fruit and pear youthful. Tightly structured, wine is made in an off-dry style. and Alexandra grapes.flavours, with a slightly gingery, with a firm acid spine, a hint of It has pear, lychee and spice Intensely varietal, ruby-hued,distinctly spicy finish. $29 honey, and a long, tight finish, flavours, showing excellent with ripe cherry, plum and it’s well worth cellaring. $24 delicacy and purity. $19.95 spice flavours, showing good Obsidian Waiheke Island complexity. $36.50 Mt Rosa Central Otago Viognier 2009 Prophet’s Rock Central Pinot Blanc 2009 Likely to age well, this partly Otago Dry Riesling 2008 Still unfolding dry wine barrel- barrel-fermented wine is full- Building up well with bottle fermented and matured on bodied, with stone-fruit and age, this medium-bodied, yeast lees for nine months. spice flavours, subtle oak and dryish, intensely varietal wine Attractively scented, with the a dry, creamy-smooth finish. has strong, citrusy, slightly confectionery notes typical Showing good complexity appley and spicy flavours, a of pinot blanc, it is very fresh, and concentration, it’s still minerally streak and a long, with lively acidity and peachy, unfolding; open 2011+. $33 racy finish. Should be long- gently oaked flavours. $22 Main Divide Tehau lived. $30 (A, UK, US) Reserve Pinot Noir 2008 Te KairangaMoana Park Vineyard Mount Riley Seventeen Grown at Waipara and barrel- Six Sons GisborneSelection Merlot Valley Marlborough matured for 18 months, this Gewurztraminer 2008Malbec 2009 Sauvignon Blanc 2009 floral, deeply coloured red Intensely varietal wine drinkingDelicious single-vineyard, Built to last, this tightly from Pegasus Bay is sturdy, well now. The bouquet is lifted,Gimblett Gravels red, barrel- structured, single-vineyard wine generous and sweet-fruited, spicy and gingery; the palateaged for a year. Deeply was hand-picked in the Wairau with ripe cherry, plum and spice mouthfilling and slightly oily,coloured, gutsy and sweet- Valley and fermented with flavours and good complexity. with rich lychee, ginger andfruited, with strong, berryish, indigenous yeasts in seasoned Drink now or cellar. $32.95 spice flavours, slightly sweetplummy flavours, hints of French oak. Fresh, full-bodied Martinus Estate and rounded. $21coffee and chocolate, and and youthful, finely textured, Martinboroughgentle tannins. $21.99 slightly creamy and toasty, with Pinot Noir 2007 Terravin Marlborough gentle acidity. $22 (A, UK) Deep and still fairly youthful Sauvignon Blanc 2009 in colour, this full-bodied, Drinking well now, this wine STAR RATINGS  concentrated red has fresh was 40% hand-picked and cherry, herb and spice aromas 9% barrel-fermented. WeightyThree-, four- and five-star ratings are signs of and flavours. Shows good, and vibrantly fruity, it has rich,excellence in fruit quality and winemaking skill. savoury complexity. Drink now tropical fruit flavours, sweet-All wines are judged ‘blind’ by wine industry or cellar. $39.95 fruited and crisp, with a touchprofessionals and are compared in peer of complexity and a finelyclasses by three judges. Stanley Estates balanced, dry finish. $24CM Wine is exclusive to Cellarmasters, Marlborough Sauvignon Walnut Blocka major mail-order business. Blanc 2009 Marlborough SauvignonCD Cellar door price. This single-vineyard wine is Blanc 2009CDO Cellar door only. a great buy. Vividly herbal Still unfolding, single-vineyard,SO Sold out. expression of sauvignon blanc, hand-picked wine. Mouthfilling$N/A Price not available at time of printing. typical of the Awatere Valley. and crisp, fully dry style with Very aromatic, with mouthfilling strong tropical fruit flavours, Contact information pg 146. body and incisive melon and a very subtle seasoning of green capsicum flavours, fresh, oak, and excellent vibrancy, RECOMMENDED cellaring (years). crisp and lasting. $17.99 (UK) delicacy and depth. Best 2011. $22 (A, UK, US)142 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

recent releasesTe Kairanga John Martin ½Reserve MartinboroughPinot Noir 2007 Allan Scott MarlboroughShowing some maturity, this Chardonnay 2009savoury red is deeply coloured Fruit-driven style, althoughand fragrant. Full-bodied, fully barrel-fermented, withwith concentrated, cherryish, citrusy, peachy flavours to theplummy, nutty flavours, it fore and slightly buttery, toastyshows good complexity. Drink notes adding complexity.now to 2011. $49 (A) Vibrant and smooth, withThe Doctors’ Marlborough plenty of flavour and drink-Arneis 2009 young appeal. $22 (A, UK, US)From Forrest Estate, a floral, Blackenbrook Nelsonfleshy wine with a basket of Chardonnay 2008flavours - peach, pear, apple Enjoyable now, this estate-and spice - and an off-dry finish. grown wine was hand-Weighty and slightly creamy harvested and matured inand already delicious. $25 seasoned oak barrels. PaleWeeping Sands Waiheke yellow, it is sturdy (14.5% alc)Island Syrah 2009 and smooth, with very goodDark, with a fragrant, spicy depth of fresh peach andbouquet. Very youthful, with grapefruit flavours. $24 (A)deep blackcurrant, plum and Clearview Hawke’s Bayblack pepper flavours, finely Semillon 2009integrated oak and ripe, supple Easy-drinking style with sometannins. Best mid-2011+. $31 complexity, grown at Te Awanga and barrel-fermented. Mouthfilling, with good depth of fresh, ripe, tropical fruit flavours, strongly seasoned with toasty oak, and an off-dry finish. Worth cellaring. $28 (A)Wild Rock Pania Hawke’s Georges MichelBay Chardonnay 2009 La Reserve MarlboroughStill youthful, mouthfilling, Sauvignon Blanc 2009well-rounded wine with a Tight, youthful wine,fragrant, nutty bouquet. fermented and lees-aged inSweet-fruited, with ripe, seasoned French oak barrels.stone-fruit flavours, peachy, Ripely scented, with subtletoasty and rich, with a creamy oak, it is medium to full-texture. (from a subsidiary of bodied, with very good depthCraggy Range) $19.95 (A) of tropical fruit flavours, crispWild South Marlborough and dry. Best 2011+. $22 (A)Pinot Gris 2009 Georges Michel La ReserveInstantly likeable Waihopai Marlborough Syrah 2008Valley wine, attractively Full of drink-young charm, thisscented, mouthfilling and vibrant red is fruity and supple.smooth, with a touch of Hand-picked from young vinessweetness amid its fresh and French oak-aged for a year,peach, pear and spice flavours, it is bright ruby, with fresh plum/and good harmony and spice flavours, gentle tanninsrichness. $18.90 (A) and some savoury complexity.Wild South Marlborough Very promising debut. $30Riesling 2009 Goldridge Estate PremiumScented and finely poised, Reserve Hawke’s Baysingle-vineyard, Awatere ChardonnayValley wine is a basically dry Enjoyable already, thisstyle. Medium-bodied, with barrique-aged wine has astrong lemon, lime and slight nutty bouquet, leading into apassionfruit flavours, good full-bodied palate with peachy,delicacy and freshness, and slightly creamy flavours,a long, tight but not austere showing some complexity.finish. Fine value. $18.90 (A) Good value at $18.95. (UK) July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 143

MICHAEL COOPERHunter’s Marlborough Matakana Estate Gibson Bridge Single Lincoln Ice WinePinot Noir 2008 Marlborough Vineyard Marlborough 2009 (375ml)Ruby-hued, youthful red with Pinot Noir 2009 Pinot Gris 2009 Pale, with fresh, lemony, appleymoderately concentrated, ripe Mouthfilling, ruby-hued, Easy-drinking style, full-bodied, aromas, this sweet Marlboroughflavours of cherries, plums moderately concentrated with very good depth of stone- riesling is citrusy, light and lively.and spices, showing some wine aged “predominantly” in fruit and pear flavours, a hint Drink now onwards. $19 (A)savoury complexity. Fragrant, French oak barriques. Already of ginger and a fresh, distinctly Forrest Marlboroughfull-bodied and smooth, still drinking well, it shows good spicy, smooth finish. $24 Chenin Blanc 2009developing but already highly varietal character, with ripe Forrest Marlborough Easy-drinking Wairau Valleyenjoyable. $26.90 (A, UK, US) cherry, plum and spice flavours, Sauvignon Blanc 2009 wine with a sliver of sweetnessLake Chalice Falcon savoury and supple. $32 (UK) Tight, elegant style from the and very decent depth ofVineyard Marlborough Ti Point Marlborough Wairau Valley, full-bodied, lemon, apple, slight pear andRiesling 2009 Sauvignon Blanc 2009 with ripe passionfruit and lime spice flavours. Medium-bodied,Light-bodied (10.5% alc), Fresh, vibrant and punchy, flavours, fresh and delicate, and slightly creamy, fruity andmedium style with fresh, strong medium-bodied, appetisingly a slightly minerally streak. Best smooth, it’s still unfolding. $30grapefruit, apple and lemon crisp wine. Ripe, tropical fruit- drinking in 2011. $22 (A, UK, US) Lake Chaliceflavours, showing good varietal flavoured style with a sliver of Rocky Point Central Cracklin’ Saviecharacter, and a smooth finish. sweetness to balance its lively Otago Pinot Noir 2008 Closed with a crown seal andAlready enjoyable. $19.95 acidity, and good drive and Ruby-hued, vibrantly fruity red, not vintage-dated, a gently length. $20.90 attractively scented, with cherry spritzig Marlborough sauvignonMount Riley Savee Petit Clos by Clos Henri and plum flavours showing blanc. Full-bodied andSparkling Sauvignon Marlborough Sauvignon some savoury complexity, and fresh, with ripe passionfruit,Blanc 2009 Blanc 2009 ripe, supple tannins. Barrel-aged pineapple and lime flavours andBottle-fermented Marlborough From young, estate-grown vines, for 10 months, it’s still youthful. a crisp, dryish finish. $19.95bubbly with a steady stream a mouthfilling, ripely flavoured Verging on four stars. $28 (A) Georges Michelof fine, small bubbles. Crisp, wine with fresh, vibrant, tropical Marlborough Methodetropical fruit flavours to the fore, fruit characters to the fore, very  Traditionnelle NVwith some yeasty and creamy good depth and a dry, rounded Made from unexpected varietiesnotes and an easy, slightly finish. $19 (A, UK, US) Gibson Bridge Marlborough - semillon (70%) and sauvignonsweet finish. $20.95 (A, UK) Weeping Sands Pinot Rose 2009 blanc (30%), harvested in 2009.Map Maker Central Otago Waiheke Island Cabernet Pale pink, with a hint of orange, Briefly lees-aged, it is palePinot Noir 2008 Merlot 2007 this easy-drinking rose is based yellow, crisp, fruity and lively, in aRuby-hued red from Staete Fragrant and full-coloured, single- on pinot gris, with a dash of stimulating aperitif style. $20 (A)Landt, grown at Bendigo and vineyard red from Obsidian, pinot noir. Fruity and smooth, Mount Riley MarlboroughPisa and French oak-matured, barrel-aged for a year. Full-bodied, it has strawberry, peach and Pinot Noir 2009with fresh strawberry and spice with blackcurrant, plum and spice spice flavours, dryish, fresh and Barrel-aged for nine months,aromas, ripe, moderately rich flavours, a leafy edge and very lively. $22 this ruby-hued red is fresh andplum, cherry and spice flavours good complexity and depth. $25 Goldridge Estate Hawke’s supple, with cherry and plumand finely balanced tannins. The Doctors’ Remedy Bay Merlot 2009 flavours, not concentrated,Drink now-2011. $29 (A) Marlborough Methode Full-coloured, fresh, fruit-driven but offering good varietalMatawhero Gisborne Traditionnelle 2005 style with vibrant plum, spice character and drink-youngMerlot 2009 From Forrest Estate, this pinot and slight coffee flavours, appeal. $21.95 (A, UK)Bright, full-coloured red grown noir/chardonnay blend is pale showing good ripeness and Te Kairangaat Patutahi and barrel-aged. straw, with citrusy, yeasty, depth. Ideal quaffer. $15.95 (UK) Runholder MartinboroughMedium to full-bodied, with biscuity aromas. Still fresh, it has Marsden Marlborough Pinot Noir 2007very good depth of youthful lively, delicate, complex flavours Sauvignon Blanc 2009 A distinctly herbal thread runsberry and spice flavours, a hint that float to a very smooth finish. Herbaceous style with strong, through this full-colouredof dark chocolate, and some Delicious now. $35 slightly developed gooseberry wine. Ready for drinking, itsavoury complexity. $30 Walnut Block Collectables and green capsicum aromas. is mouthfilling, with plenty of Marlborough Sauvignon Still vibrant, with plenty of cherryish, spicy, slightly leafy Blanc 2009 flavour. $25 flavour. $29 (A) Priced right, a fresh, vibrantly Lake Chalice Flight 42 Wild South Marlborough fruity wine with strong, ripe, Unoaked Marlborough Chardonnay 2009 tropical fruit flavours showing Chardonnay 2009 Unoaked, this mouthfilling, very good vigour, ripeness and Fruit-driven style with fresh, vibrantly fruity wine is citrusy, depth, and a crisp, dry finish. lemony aromas and flavours. peachy, very crisp and dry, with $18 (A, UK, US) Mouthfilling, slightly buttery appetising acidity and some Stone Paddock Hawke’s and smooth, with good body nutty, creamy notes. Still very Bay Chardonnay 2009 and depth. $19.95 youthful. $18.90 (A) From Paritua Vineyards and Richmond Plains Nelson Wild South Marlborough already enjoyable, a fruit-driven Pinot Noir 2009 Pinot Noir 2009 style with a touch of class. Certified organic, a floral, supple Offering good value, this sturdy, Partly barrel-fermented, it is red with cherry, plum and herb ruby-hued red has satisfying mouthfilling, with very good flavours, gentle tannins, and depth of fresh, ripe cherry, depth of fresh, ripe, peachy good varietal character and plum and spice flavours, a hint flavours, a hint of oak and a charm. Drink now onwards. of herbs, and finely balanced well-rounded finish. $20 $22.99 (A, UK, US) tannins. Best 2011-12. $18.90 (A)144 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010



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Orlando Wines Web: www.darenberg.com.au Web: www.scarpantoni-wines.com.au Ph: (02) 4938 3444Heydon Estate Margaret River E-mail: [email protected] Fox Creek Wines Serafino WinesPh: (08) 9755 6995 Web: www.wyndhamestate.com.au Ph: (08) 8556 2403 Ph: (08) 8323 0157E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]: www.heydonestate.com.au Web: www.foxcreekwines.com Web: www.serafinowines.com.auJacob’s Creek/Orlando Wines CLARE VALLEY James Haselgrove Wines ShinglebackPh: (08) 8131 2400 & SURROUNDING REGIONS Ph: (08) 8383 0886 Ph: (08) 8323 7388E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]: www.jacobscreek.com Constellation Wines Australia Web: www.haselgrovevignerons.com Web: www.shingleback.com.au Ph: 1800 088 711James Haselgrove Wines E-mail: [email protected] Karanto Vineyards Pty Ltd Sylvan Springs EstatesPh: (08) 8383 0886 Web: www.cwines.com.au Ph: (08) 8537 3106 Ph: (08) 8383 0500E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]: www.haselgrovevignerons.com Macropace Products Pty Ltd Web: www.karanto.com.au Web: www.sylvansprings.com.au T/A Wakefield Valley WinesKilikanoon Wines Ph: (08) 8373 3073 Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards Vincognita/MadeleinesPh: (08) 8843 4206 E-mail: [email protected] Ph: (08) 8323 8211 Ph: 0447 009 795E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.wakefieldvalley.com.au E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]: www.kilikanoon.com.au Web: www.kaybrothersamerywines.com Web: www.vincognita.com.au Mintaro WinesKimbarra Wines/Leeke Holdings Ph: (08) 8843 9150 Kimbolton Wines Vinternational Pty LtdPh: (03) 5352 2238 E-mail: [email protected] Ph: (08) 8537 3359 Ph: (08) 8537 0600E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mintarowines.com.au E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]: www.kimbarrawines.com.au Web: www.kimboltonwines.com.au Pearson Vineyard Walter Clappis Wine Co Ph: (08) 8843 4234 La Curio Ph: 0411 411 511 E-mail: [email protected] Ph: (08) 8327 1442 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.lacuriowines.com146 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

contact detailsWineinc/Gotham/Stalking Horse Warner Glen Estate Pty Ltd/Frog Belly Reilly’s Wines UPPER NORTH ISLAND, NZPh: 0412 124 811 Ph: (08) 9337 4601 Ph: (08) 8843 9013E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] West Brook WineryWeb: www.wineinc.com.au Web: www.warnerglenestate.com.au Web: www.reillyswines.com Ph: +64 9 411 9924 E-mail: [email protected] RELEASES Zitta Wines Robert Oatley Vineyards Pty Ltd Web: www.westbrook.co.nz Ph: 0419 819 414 Ph: (02) 9433 3223Aldi Stores E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] MICHAEL COOPER’SPh: (03) 8369 3119 Web: www.zitta.com.au Web: www.robertoatley.com.au RECENT RELEASESE-mail: [email protected]: www.aldi.com.au TOP 40 Sam Miranda King Valley Carrick Ph: (03) 5727 3888 Ph: +64 3 445 3480Aramis Vineyards Ballast Stone Estate Wines E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]: (08) 8238 0050 Ph: (08) 8555 4215 Web: www.sammiranda.com.au Web: www.carrick.co.nzE-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]: www.aramisvineyards.com Web: www.ballaststone.com.au Samuel Smith & Son Pty Ltd Clearview Estate NZ Winery Ph: (02) 8344 8280 Ph: +64 6 875 0150DiGiorgio Family Wines Beelgara Estate E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]: (08) 8736 3222 Ph: (02) 6966 0208 Web: www.samsmith.comE-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Dolbel Estate WinesWeb: www.digiorgio.com.au Web: www.beelgaraestate.com.au Shingleback Ph: +64 4 472 3635 Ph: (08) 8323 7388 E-mail: [email protected] Vineyards/Crowded House Bethany Wines E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.dolbelestate.co.nzPh: +64 3 579 6148 Ph: (08) 8563 2086 Web: www.shingleback.com.auE-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Georges Michel Wine EstateWeb: www.catalinasounds.co.nz Web: www.bethany.com.au Taylors Wines Pty Ltd Ph: +64 3 572 7230 Ph: (08) 8849 1151 E-mail: [email protected] Wines Bleasdale Vineyards E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.georgesmichel.co.nzPh: (08) 8563 4000 Ph: (08) 8537 3001 Web: www.taylorswines.com.auE-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Hunter’s Wines (NZ) LtdWeb: www.kalleske.com Web: www.bleasdale.com.au The Growers’/Link Wines Ph: +64 3 572 8489 Ph: (08) 9755 2121 E-mail: [email protected] Clockwork Wines/Westcape Assets E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.hunters.co.nzPh: (08) 8736 3055 Ph: 0401 033 840 Web: www.thegrowers.comE-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Moana Park WineryWeb: www.majellawines.com.au Web: www.clockworkwines.com.au Two Eights (Australia) Pty Ltd Ph: +64 6 844 8269 Ph: (02) 9475 7888 E-mail: [email protected] Vale Premium Wines Constellation Wines Australia E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.moanapark.co.nzPh: (08) 8323 7940 Ph: 1800 088 711 Web: www.twoeights.com.auE-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Mount Riley WinesWeb: www.associates.com.au Web: www.cwines.com.au Verdun Park Wines Ph: +64 3 577 9900 Ph: (08) 8388 7357 E-mail: [email protected] Credaro Family Estate/Beach Head E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mountriley.co.nzPh: (08) 9368 1494 Ph: (08) 9755 1111 Web: www.verdunparkwines.com.auE-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Mt Beautiful - Teece Family VineyardsWeb: www.rosenthalwines.com.au Web: www.beachheadwines.com.au Wineinc/Gotham/Stalking Horse Ph: +64 3 577 9966 Ph: 0412 124 811 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Wines Pty Ltd Web: www.wineinc.com.auPh: (08) 9374 9315E-mail: [email protected] d’Arenberg Pty Ltd WHISKIES OF THE WORLD Obsidian Vineyard LtdWeb: www.sandalford.com Ph: (08) 8329 4825 Ph: +64 9 372 6100 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.darenberg.com.auSeppeltsfield DiGiorgio Family Wines Angove Family Winemakers Prophet’s Rock Vineyard LtdPh: (08) 8568 6237 Ph: (08) 8736 3222 Ph: (08) 8264 2366 Ph: +64 3 445 2322E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]: www.seppeltsfield.com.au Web: www.digiorgio.com.au Web: www.angove.com.au Web: www.prophetsrock.co.nzSirromet Wines Dowie Doole Moet Hennessy Australia Spy Valley WinesPh: (07) 3822 0619 Ph: (08) 8323 8875 Ph: (02) 8344 9905 Ph: +64 3 572 9840E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]: www.sirromet.com Web: www.dowiedoole.com Web: www.moet-hennessy.com.au Web: www.spyvalleywine.co.nzStreicker Wines Fox Creek Wines Samuel Smith & Son Pty Ltd Stanley Estates LtdPh: (08) 9755 2108 Ph: (08) 8556 2403 Ph: (02) 8344 8280 Ph: +64 3 5757505E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]: www.streickerwines.com.au Web: www.foxcreekwines.com Web: www.samsmith.com Web: www.stanleyestates.co.nzThompson Estate Koonowla Wines Southtrade International Terravin WinesPh: (08) 9755 6406 Ph: (08) 8849 2080 Ph: (02) 9922 2816 Ph: +64 021 555 010E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]: www.thompsonestate.com Web: www.koonowla.com Web: www.southtradeint.com.au Web: www.terravin.co.nzTwo Rivers Paper Eagle Tasmania Distillery Pty Ltd/Sullivans Cove Wild Rock Wine CompanyPh: (02) 6547 2556 Ph: (08) 8323 8496 Ph: (03) 6248 5399 Ph: +64 6 833 7785E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]: www.tworiverswines.com.au Web: www.papereagle.com.au Web: www.tasmaniadistillery.com.au Web: www.wildrockwines.co.nz July/August 2010 W I N E S TAT E 147

what we tastedA complete list of all the wines tasted by our expert panels for the July/August 2010 issue of Winestate.CABERNET & BLENDS Beckett’s Flat Single Chalkers Crossing Hilltops Diggers Bluff Sly Dog Geoff Merrill Pimpala Road Hugh Hamiilton Vineyard Estate Margaret Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Barossa Valley Cabernet South Australia Cabernet McLaren Vale Cabernet30 Mile SEA Cabernet River Cabernet Merlot 2007 Sauvignon 2007 Shiraz 2006 Sauvignon 2008Sauvignon 2008 Chateau Pontet-Canet Ben Potts Lenny’s Grand Cru Pauillac 2006 Dorrien Estate Bin 11 Geoff Merrill Pimpala Hugo McLaren Vale5V Wine Co. Stranger’s Block Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Vineyard McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Reach Fleurieu Peninsula Cabernet 2006 Clairault Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2003Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Dowie Doole McLaren Vale Huma Yarra Valley Bendbrook Pound Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Geoff Merrill Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2006Aldi Stores Broken Ladder Macclesfield Cabernet Clairault Estate Coonawarra McLaren ValeSEA Cabernet Merlot 2008 Sauvignon 2007 Margaret River Cabernet Dudley Hog Bay River Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Hundred of Comaum Sauvignon 2006 Kangaroo Island Cabernet Coonawarra CabernetAldi Stores Corraburra Beresford McLaren Vale Sauvignon 2007 Goose Island by Serafino Sauvignon 2007Estate SEA Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Clockwork Margaret River McLaren Vale CabernetShiraz Merlot 2009 Cabernet Merlot 2008 Dudley Shearing Shed Red Merlot 2008 Hundred of Comaum Bettenay’s Margaret River Kangaroo Island Cabernet Reserve CoonawarraAldi Stores Dearborn Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Clockwork Margaret River Shiraz Merlot 2006 Goundrey Homestead Cabernet Sauvignon 2006404 SEA Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Western AustraliaSauvignon 2007 Big Shed Cabernets 2004 Eagle Vale Whispering Cabernet Merlot 2008 Hundred of Comaum The Clovely Estate Reserve Lake Single Vineyard Marketing Tool CabernetAldi Stores Holloway Big Shed Cabernets 2005 South Burnett Cabernet Margaret River Cabernet Gramp’s South Australia Sauvignon Shiraz 2007Road Limestone Coast Sauvignon 2007 Sauvignon 2004 Cabernet Merlot 2007Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Bird in Hand Mt Lofty Hundred of Comaum The Ranges Cabernet Clovely Estate White Label Elderton Barossa Cabernet Grant Burge Corryton Marketing Tool CabernetAldi Stores Kingridge Sauvignon 2008 South Burnett Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Park Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2008Estate Bellbirds SEA Merlot 2006 Sauvignon 2005Cabernet Merlot 2009 Black Wattle Mt Benson Elderton Eden Valley Hundred of Comaum The Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Cockfighter’s Ghost Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Grant Burge Springbetts Tax Collector CabernetAldi Stores Tangerine Langhorne Creek Lyndoch Valley Barossa Sauvignon 2008Valley Padthaway Black Wattle Regional Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Element of Sandalford Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Selection Limestone Western Australia Hungerford Hill Hilltops Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Cockfighter’s Ghost Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Guichen Bay Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Aldi Stores Three Notes Merlot 2008 Premium Reserve Mount Benson CabernetAdelaide Hills Cabernet Coonawarra Cabernet Fermoy Estate Sauvignon 2007 Hungerford Hill CollectionSauvignon 2008 Bleasdale Mulberry Sauvignon 2005 Margaret River Cabernet Pokolbin Cabernet Tree Langhorne Creek Sauvignon 2008 H by Haselgrove Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Allandale Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Coldstream Hills Reserve Merlot 2008Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Yarra Valley Cabernet Fermoy Estate Yallingup Hungerford Hill Fishcage Bowen Estate Coonawarra Sauvignon 2006 Vineyards Margaret River Handpicked Peter Douglas SEA Cabernet SauvignonAngas Plains Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Selection Coonawarra Merlot 2008PJ’s Langhorne Creek Coobara Adelaide Hills Merlot 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 2006Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Brangayne of Orange Cabernet Merlot 2007 III Associates Memento Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Ferngrove Symbols Handpicked Peter McLaren Vale CabernetAngas Plains Estate Crittenden Estate Cane Frankland River Cabernet Douglas Signature Series Sauvignon 2008Special Reserve Brangayne of Orange Cut Mornington Peninsula Merlot 2008 Coonawarra CabernetLanghorne Creek Tristan Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet 2006 Sauvignon 2006 Ingoldby McLaren ValeCabernet Sauvignon 2006 Shiraz Merlot 2005 Firestick Orange Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Crittenden Estate Geppetto Merlot 2009 Harcourt Valley SightingsAngove Family Briar Ridge Currawong Mornington Peninsula Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Jacob’s Creek Classic SEAWinemakers Long Row Single Vineyard Orange Cabernet Merlot 2008 First Creek Orange Cabernet Merlot 2007South Australia Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Harcourt Valley VineyardsSauvignon 2008 Currency Creek Estate Reserve Bendigo Jacob’s Creek Classic SEA Brothers in Arms The Creek Station South Flametree Embers Red Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Angove Family Winemakers Formby Adams Cutting Australia Cabernet Margaret River CabernetVineyard Select Coonawarra Edge Langhorne Creek Sauvignon 2008 Sauvignon 2008 Hardys HRB D636 Jacob’s Creek St HugoCabernet Sauvignon 2008 Cabernet Shiraz 2007 Coonawarra Margaret River Coonawarra Cabernet Dandelion Vineyards Pride Flametree Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Sauvignon 2006Annie’s Lane Copper Trail Brothers in Arms of the Fleurieu Peninsula Release Margaret RiverClare Valley Cabernet Formby Adams Leading Cabernet 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Hardys Oomoo James Haselgrove WinesSauvignon 2004 Horse Langhorne Creek Coonawarra Cabernet Selections SEA Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 d’Arenberg The Flint’s of Coonawarra Sauvignon 2006 Sauvignon 2008Anvers Langhorne Creek Coppermine Road Gammon’s CrossingCabernet Sauvignon 2008 Buller Beverford Victoria Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Coonawarra Cabernet Harrington Glen Estate James Oatley Tic Tok Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Sauvignon 2007 Granite Belt Cabernet 2008 Mudgee Frankland RiverArgiano Solengo Toscana d’Arenberg The Galvo Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Montalcino 2004 Buller Black Dog Creek Garage McLaren Vale Flint’s of Coonawarra Haselgrove Bella Vigna King Valley Cabernet Adelaide Hills Cabernet Gammon’s Crossing Beautiful Vineyard Jamiesons RunArgyle Wines Coonawarra Merlot 2008 Sauvignon Merlot Coonawarra Cabernet Coonawarra Cabernet Limestone Coast CabernetCabernet Sauvignon 2009 Cabernet Franc 2006 Sauvignon 2006 Sauvignon 2008 Sauvignon 2007 Bundaleer SouthernBacchanalia Bacchus Flinders Ranges Cabernet d’Arenberg The High Trellis Forester Estate Margaret Haselgrove Primo Taglio Jane Brook ShovelgateMarsh Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 McLaren Vale Cabernet River Cabernet Merlot 2008 First Cut McLaren Vale Vineyard Margaret RiverSauvignon 2004 Sauvignon 2008 Coonawarra Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Burk Salter South Australia Forester Estate Sauvignon 2008Balgownie Estate Bendigo Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 De Bortoli Deen Vat 9 Margaret River Cabernet Jokers Peak OrangeCabernet Sauvignon 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Sauvignon 2008 Heidenreich Estate The Cabernet Merlot 2008 Burk Salter South Australia Old School GraduatesBalgownie Estate Black Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 De Bortoli Estate Grown Forester Estate Yelverton Barossa Valley Cabernet Jokers Peak The VolcaniesLabel Bendigo Yarra Valley Yarra Valley Cabernet Reserve Margaret River Sauvignon 2006 Orange CabernetCabernet Sauvignon Burk Salter Moorunde Sauvignon 2007 Cabernet 2007 Sauvignon 2008Merlot 2008 Reserve Cabernet Henry’s Drive The Trial of Sauvignon 2008 De Bortoli Gulf Station Fox Gordon By George John Montford Padthaway Katnook Founder’s BlockBallast Stone RMS Yarra Valley Cabernet Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Coonawarra CabernetMcLaren Vale Cabernet Cahilton Reserve Yarra Sauvignon 2007 Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Sauvignon 2005 Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Tempranillo 2007 Hentley Farm Bloodline Merlot 2005 De Bortoli Montage Barossa Valley Cabernet Katnook EstateBallast Stone Steeple Jack Cabernet Merlot 2008 Fox Gordon King Louis Sauvignon 2009 Coonawarra CabernetSouth Australia Cabernet Cahilton Deja Vu Yarra Valley Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006Sauvignon Merlot 2009 Cabernet Merlot 2006 De Bortoli Sacred Hill Sauvignon 2006 Heydon Estate Cabernet Merlot 2008 WC Grace Single Vineyard Kettle Lane Margaret RiverBallast Stone Stonemason Capercaillie The Clan Frog Belly Margaret River Margaret River Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Currency Creek Cabernet McLaren Vale Mudgee De Bortoli Windy Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Sauvignon 2004Sauvignon 2009 Hunter Valley Cabernet Peak Victoria Cabernet Kies Chaff Mill Sauvignon Petit Verdot Merlot 2008 Gallows Wine Co The Howard Park Leston Barossa Valley CabernetBarokes Bin 121 SEA Merlot Shiraz 2007 Gallows Margaret River Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Deakin Estate Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon 2008(250ml Can) NV Carpe Diem Vineyards Sauvignon 2008 Merlot 2008 Kilikanoon Blocks Road Margaret River Cabernet Howard Vineyard Adelaide Clare Valley CabernetBarossa Valley Estate Sauvignon 2008 Di Giorgio Family Gartelmann Classic Hills Cabernets 2006 Sauvignon 2006E Minor Barossa Valley Coonawarra Cabernet Hunter Valley CabernetCabernet Merlot 2007 Cassegrain Falerne Sauvignon 2006 Merlot 2008 Howard Vineyard Amos Kilikanoon Blocks Road Reserve New England Adelaide Hills Cabernet Clare Valley CabernetBarossa Valley Estate Coonawarra Central Di Giorgio Family Geoff Merrill G & W Sauvignon 2007 Sauvignon 2007Ebenezer Barossa Valley Ranges Cabernet Lucindale Cabernet South Australia CabernetCabernet Sauvignon 2006 Sauvignon Merlot 2007 Sauvignon 2006 Sauvignon 2006 Howling Wolves Kilikanoon Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Clare Valley CabernetBeach Head Margaret Chain of Ponds The Di Giorgio Family Sterita Sauvignon 2008 Sauvignon 2005River Cabernet Sauvignon Amadeus Adelaide Hills Limestone CoastMerlot 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Cabernet Merlot 2006148 W I N E S TAT E July/August 2010

what we tastedKimbara Wines Great Mr Riggs Outpost Piano Gully Pemberton Sam Miranda King Valley Taylors Jaraman Clare Watershed AwakeningWestern Cabernet Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Girls Block Cabernet Valley Coonawarra Margaret River CabernetSauvignon 2008 Cabernet 2008 Merlot 2008 Sauvignon Petit Verdot 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Sauvignon 2007Koonowla Clare Valley Mt Jagged Reserve Pig In The House Sam Miranda King Valley Taylors Promised Land Watershed SensesCabernet Sauvignon 2006 Southern Fleurieu Organic Cowra Cabernet High Plains Cabernet South Australia Cabernet Margaret River Cabernet Cabernet Merlot 2007 Sauvignon 2008 Sauvignon 2008 Merlot 2008 Merlot 2007Koonowla The RingmasterClare Valley Cabernet Mt Monster Limestone Pinao Gully Pemberton Sam Miranda King Valley Taylors Promised Land Watershed SensesSauvignon 2007 Coast Cabernet 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Snow Road Cabernet South Australia Cabernet Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2008 Sauvignon 2008 Sauvignon Merlot 2005La Reserve de Leoville Neil McGuigan Series Plantagenet GreatBarton St Julien 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Southern Cabernet Sandalford Margaret River Taylors St Andrews wightwick Yarra Valley Merlot 2008 Sauvignon 2007 Cabernet Merlot 2008 Clare Valley Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2006Laurance of Margaret River Sauvignon 2005Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Nepenthe The Rogue Plantagenet Omrah Sandalford Estate Reserve Wild Oats Cabernet Adelaide Hills Cabernet Western Australia Margaret River Cabernet Tenafeate Creek Merlot 2007Leconfield Coonawarra Shiraz Merlot 2006 Cabernet Merlot 2007 Sauvignon 2008 One Tree Hill CabernetCabernet Merlot 2008 Sauvignon 2006 Willespie Wines Basket Nepenthe Tryst South Possums Vineyard Sandalford Prendiville Pressed Cellar ReserveLeconfield Coonawarra Australia Cabernet McLaren Vale Cabernet Reserve Margaret River Tenafeate Creek Basket Cabernet Sauvignon 2002Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Sauvignon Tempranillo 2008 Sauvignon 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Press One Tree Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Willunga 100 McLarenLindemans St George Ngatarawa Stables Pyren Vineyard Broken Saracen Estates Margaret Vale Cabernet Shiraz 2008Coonawarra Cabernet Hawkes Bay Cabernet Quartz Pyrenees Cabernet River Cabernet Merlot 2007 The Blok EstateSauvignon 2006 Merlot 2009 Sauvignon 2007 Coonawarra Cabernet Windowrie Family Saracen Estates Sauvignon 2005 Reserve Cowra CabernetLost Lake Barrel Select Northern Estates Quarisa Johnny Q South Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Pemberton Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 The Growers’ MuseumSauvignon 2008 Merlot 2006 Sauvignon 2008 Release Single Vineyard Windowrie The Mill Saracen Estates Reserve Selection Blackwood Valley Central Ranges CabernetMadFish Western Australia Oakover Wines White Quarisa Treasures Margaret River Cabernet Cabernet Merlot 2004 Merlot 2008Cabernet Sauvignon Label Margaret River Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Merlot 2006 Cabernet Merlot 2008 Merlot 2006 The Growers’ Museum Windows Estate Margaret Seppelt Moyston Release Single Vineyard River Cabernet Merlot 2008MadFish Gold Turtle Oenotria Vintners Land of Quarisa Treasures Grampians Bendigo Selection PembertonMargaret River Cabernet the Vines McLaren Vale Coonawarra Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Cabernet Merlot 2004 Windows EstateSauvignon 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Sauvignon 2006 Margaret River Cabernet Serafino McLaren Vale The Growers’ Reward Sauvignon 2008MadFish Sideways Orlando Jacaranda Ridge Red Knot by Shingleback Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Margaret River CabernetMargaret River Cabernet Coonawarra Cabernet McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Wirra Wirra ChurchSauvignon Merlot 2008 Sauvignon 2005 Sauvignon 2008 Serafino McLaren Vale Block McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 The Ridge Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon ShirazMajella Coonawarra Parri Estate Phillips Family Redbox Reserve Yarra Valley Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2008Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Selection McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Seville Estate Old Vine Sauvignon 2008 Cabernet Shiraz 2007 Reserve Yarra Valley Wisdom Creek WinesMaximus McLaren Vale Redgate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 The Wine Society Prophet’s Pledge SEACabernet Sauvignon 2008 Paul Bettio Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Coonawarra Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 King Valley Cabernet Shingleback McLaren Vale Sauvignon 2008McIvor Estate Heathcote Sauvignon 2008 Redgate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Witchmount Lowen ParkCabernet Merlot 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 The Wine Society Cabernet 2008 Paul Conti Tuart Vineyard Shingleback D Block Margaret River CabernetMcIvor Estate Heathcote Western Australia Richard Hamilton Hut Reserve McLaren Vale Merlot 2008 Wolf Blass Gold LabelCabernet Merlot 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Block McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Coonawarra Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Thorn Clarke Sandpiper Sauvignon 2007McKellar Ridge Trio Paxton The Vale Shot in the Dark Cabernet Barossa CabernetCanberra District Cabernet McLaren Vale Cabernet Richmond Grove Limited Shiraz 2008 Sauvignon 2008 Wolf Blass Grey LabelSauvignon Cabernet Franc Sauvignon 2008 Release Coonawarra Langhorne CreekMerlot 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Sirromet 820 Above Thorn Clarke Shotfire Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Penfolds Bin 407 South Granite Belt Cabernet Barossa Quartage 2007McPherson Cabernet Australia Cabernet Ring Bolt Margaret River Sauvignon 2006 Wovenfield SingleSauvignon 2009 Sauvignon 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Tidswell Wines Vineyard Ferguson Valey Sirromet Seven Scenes Heathfield Ridge Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2007McPherson Basilisk Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Robert Oatley Margaret Granite Belt Cabernet Sauvignon 2006Central Victoria Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 River Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Wyndham Estate Bin 888Merlot 2008 Merlot 2008 Ulithorne Paternus Sea Cabernet Merlot 2007 Penfolds Cellar Reserve Sister’s Run Gomersal McLaren Vale CabernetMcPherson Chapter Three Barossa Valley Cabernet Robertson of Clare Max Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz 2008 Wyndham EstateCentral Victoria Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 V Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Bin444 SEA CabernetSauvignon 2008 Blend 2007 Vasarelli Family Reserve Sauvignon 2007 Pepper Tree Wrattonbully Sittella Margaret River McLaren Vale CabernetMeadow Croft Southern Coonawarra Cabernet Rocky Passes Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Sauvignon 2008 Wyndham EstateHighlands Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Sauvignon 2008 George WyndhamSauvignon 2008 Sittella Berns Reserve Vasarelli Pasquale’s Founder’s Reserve Pepper Tree Calcare Rosedale Cat Amongst Western Australia Selection McLaren Vale Cabernet Merlot 2004Melba Lucia Yarra Valley Coonawarra Cabernet the Pigeons Cat Walk Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon 2007 Barossa Valley Cabernet Cabernet Franc Merlot 2007 Wynns Coonawarra EstateSangiovese 2007 Sauvignon 2008 Smith & Hooper Coonawarra Cabernet Pepper Tree Classics Wrattonbully Cabernet Villa Tinto Barossa Valley Sauvignon 2007Melba Mimi Yarra Valley Limited Release Rosemount Show Sauvignon Merlot 2008 Cabernet Shiraz 2006Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Wrattonbully Cabernet Reserve Coonawarra Wynns Coonawarra EstateNebbiolo 2008 Merlot 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 St John’s Road Line & Vineyard 28 Red Cap Alex 88 Coonawarra Length Barossa Valley Geographe Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2006Melba Reserve Yarra Valley Pepper Tree Elderslee Ross Barossa Cabernet Cabernet 2008 Sauvignon 2008Cabernet Blend 2007 Road Wrattonbully Sauvignon Merlot 2008 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Stefano de Pieri Cabernet Virgara Wines Adelaide Glengyle CoonawarraMerops Margaret River Ross Estate Single Sauvignon Merlot 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Merlot 2008 Pepper Tree Reserve Vineyard Barossa Valley Limited Release Orange Cabernets Merlot 2006 Step Rd Langhorne Creek Virgara Wines Classic Wynns Coonawarra EstateMildara Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Adelaide Cabernet John Riddoch CoonawarraCabernet Sauvignon 2007 Rouge Homme Sauvignon 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Pepperjack Barossa Coonawarra Cabernet Stonefields VineyardMildara Rothwell Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Sauvignon 2008 Wrattonbully Cabernet Voyager Estate Margaret Yalumba FDR 1A BarossaCoonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 River Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet SauvignonSauvignon 2005 Pertaringa Rifle & Hunt Saddler’s Creek Blue Merlot 2005 Shiraz 2006 Adelaide Cabernet Grass Langhorne Creek Stonefields VineyardMoombaki Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Arbitrage Wrattonbully Voyager Estate Girt By Yalumba The CigarSauvignon Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Sea Margaret River Coonawarra CabernetMalbec 2007 Pertaringa Understudy Saddler’s Creek Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2008 Sauvignon 2008 McLaren Vale Cabernet Langhorne Creek Stonyfell The CellarsMoondah Brook Western Petit Verdot 2007 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