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This product contains the following items: |  | » 1 x Seppelt Jaluka Chardonnay 2009
Class 2, 18.5 points, GOLD. We were lucky to get our hands on this wine as it’s not yet been released. I’m told by Seppelt that this is the winemakers’ favourite white wine, and no wonder. Equal second in its class after the show’s most successful wine, this is the exemplar cool climate chardonnay from Henty in Victoria’s famous Drumborg region. Hints of lime, citrus, and green apple are complemented with delicate flavours & fresh acidity. This elegantly structured wine has great finesse and will reward careful cellaring for 5 or more years. | |  | » 1 x Penfolds Thomas Hyland Chardonnay 2009
Class 2, 18.5 points, GOLD. This wine celebrates the pioneering achievements of Thomas Hyland who took Penfolds to new levels at the turn of the 20th century. The predominantly Adelaide Hills chardonnay is barrel fermented to increase complexity of aromas & matured in French oak barriques for around seven to nine months to further enhance palate texture and flavours. Minimal filtration helps preserve the elegance of these fruit flavours which are delightful now when fresh, but which will develop with careful cellaring over 2-5 years. | |  | » 1 x Rythym Stick Red Robin Riesling 2009
Class 6, 18.5 points, GOLD. Well here you go, a truly boutique Riesling knocking on the door. One of only three gold medals awarded in its class, this wine also won gold at the Clare Wine Show and the Australian Cool Climate Show. Until now you could only find this wine at cellar door. Winemaker Tim Adams was contracted by the vineyard owners Ron & Jeanette Ely to craft this wine from their carefully grown fruit and what a job he’s done. This wine exhibits the typically soft riesling flavours of Clare enhanced with zesty citrus overtones balanced with tight acidity. You’ll want to try this wine now, but any further stocks you buy will reward cellaring for 5+ years. | |  | » 1 x Jim Barry Lodge Hill Riesling 2010
Class 5, 18.5 points, GOLD. The Barry family can rightly be regarded as pioneers of modern winemaking in the Clare Valley. Although one of the largest winemakers there, they also have the added ability to micro manage small fruit parcels and present iconic vineyard defined wines. The Lodge Hill is no exception. The wine is pale straw in colour with attractive green tints & the aroma is an explosion of fruit salad leading to a rich palate of peach & strawberry with citrus overtones. The length and structure of the pallet suggest 5+ years of cellaring if you enjoy aged riesling, otherwise you can enjoy this wine now. | |  | » 1 x Tyrrells HVD Semillon 2005
Class 10, 18.5 points, GOLD. The name comes from the original vineyard owners Hunter Valley Distillers who established the vineyard in 1908. Nearly 100 years later, Tyrrells purchased the vineyard from Penfolds for whom it was the prime source of premium Hunter Valley Semillon. It’s fair to say Tyrrells have done this famous old vineyard proud, with this vintage alone having amassed 3 trophies and 7 gold medals. Showing delicate straw hues with green tints, its lovely aged characters are reminiscent of the famous Vat 1. The wine still shows youth and freshness thanks to its generous acidity and whilst excellent drinking now, will continue to cellar well for 5+ years | |  | » 1 x Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010
Class 17, 18.7 points, GOLD. - LALLEMAND TROPHY WINNER FOR "BEST DRY WHITE BLEND IN SHOW". The famous Vasse Felix winery in Margaret River was established in 1967 and is now in the hands of the Holmes a Court family. This stunning example of the best that this region has to offer was the highest pointed of only two gold medal winners in a class of 97 wines. It was awarded the Trophy for Best White Blend and also went on to win a trophy in the Melbourne Wine Show. The wine shows typical lifted citrus and luscious tropical fruit characters which are well held with generous acid and firmness on the finish The firmness and structure of Semillon complement and balance the rather zesty, herbal characteristics of the sauvignon blanc. Enjoy this wine whilst young if you prefer, but it also has the structure and flavour to provide appeal over five or more years. | |  | » 1 x Blue Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Class 22, 18.5 points, GOLD. This wine was awarded the only gold in its class of 71 entries and deserved every point it was awarded. The deep rich red colour with purple hues gives a clue as to what follows. Lifted berry fruits abound, with mint and hints of leafy eucalyptus and there is an element of new oak as well. The minty cabernet character is further enhanced with chocolate and tannin on the palate which all combine to give a complex palate of considerable length - desirable, but not always seen in cabernet sauvignon. Don’t be afraid to put this one away. It will continue to develop for 5+ years. As with all youngish screw capped reds, aeration by decanting or generous sloshing of the wine into the glass will benefit the wine greatly. | |  | » 1 x Houghton Shiraz 2009
Class 25 18.8 points GOLD - MONTGOMERY TROPHY WINNER. Top wine in its class of 113 entries, and winner of the Montgomery Trophy, this wine was made from fruit grown in the Great Southern region of WA. The judges were obviously impressed with the overall balance of this wine, not an easy task when you see the abundance of peppery fruit aromas and rich berry flavours held together with fine tannin structures which have been softened and enhanced with maturation n French and American oak. This wine is a cracker which although good drinking now, will continue to develop if carefully cellared. As will all youngish screw capped reds, aeration by decanting or generous sloshing of the wine into the glass will benefit the wine greatly. | |  | » 1 x Leasingham Jam Shed Shiraz 2009
Class 25, 18.5 points, GOLD. This wine was equal second highest pointed wine in its class of 113 entries. This wine has an immediate warmth in the glass, with soft red colours tinted with purple hues. Two of the great things about shiraz from the Clare region are its softness and generous flavour & this wine is no exception. A slight hint of vanillin oak on the nose complements the soft berry aromas and the soft enveloping palate presents a rich mix of fruit and tannins that are a delight. Whilst great drinking now, the soft tannin structure and firm underlying acid will allow this wine to accept a further 5+ years of careful cellaring. As with all youngish screw capped reds, aeration by decanting or generous sloshing of the wine into the glass will benefit the wine greatly. | |  | » 1 x Moondah Brook Shiraz 2009
Class 25, 18.5 points, GOLD. Equal second highest pointed wine in its class of 113 entries, this wine is made from fruit grown in the Pemberton, Swan Valley and Frankland River regions of WA. The attractive deep red colour glints with attractive purple hues and teases the mind with what is to follow. The typical peppery shiraz characters are complemented with minty, berry and chocolate characters which are further enhanced with gentle vanillin oak characters. As with all youngish screw capped reds, aeration by decanting or generous sloshing of the wine into the glass will benefit the wine greatly. | |  | » 1 x Saltram Pepperjack Barossa Shiraz 2008
Class 26, 18.5 points, GOLD. Saltram is where Peter Lehmann learnt his craft and the mantle has now been with Nigel Dolan who has two Jimmy Watsons in his cabinet, for some time. This was the third highest pointed wine in its class of 260 entries. Made from selected parcels of Barossa Shiraz, this wine is deep red in colour with attractive purple tints. Deep below the peppery, spicy nose there are aromas of berries and plums supported by lifted, vanillan oak overtones. A firmly structured palate is the result of careful fruit handling and ageing in small wood. This is an impressive wine which is excellent drinking now but it will continue to reward careful cellaring for 5+ years. As with all youngish screw capped reds, aeration by decanting or generous sloshing of the wine into the glass will benefit the wine greatly. | |  | » 1 x Majella The Musician Cabernet Shiraz 2009
Class 38, 18.5 points, GOLD. This wine was the sole gold medal winner in its class and it’s easy to see what caught the judges’ attention. The attractive purpley red colour gleams in the glass and is a hint of what’s to come. Berries and blackcurrant abound on the nose, with a dash of Coonawarra mint for good measure and a whiff of lifted vanillin suggesting some ageing in small oak. The palate confirms all that the nose suggests and has wonderfully balancing elements of soft dusty tannins and acidity to give the palate length and structure. This is very good drinking now, but don’t feel the need to rush it. Careful cellaring of 5+ years will be rewarded. As with all youngish screw capped reds, aeration by decanting or generous sloshing of the wine into the glass will benefit the wine greatly. | |
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