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Winefront on the North Block Dry White
…Attractive lemon/lime and white peach aromas – a fruity but gently sweet entry with some hints of florals… Continue reading
Sparkling Shiraz @ The Weekly Review
Ben Thomas gave our 2006 Sparking Shiraz 4.5 out of 5 when he tried it recently. Continue reading
Shanahan tries the North Block
Chris liked our new North Block Dry White: “A wine region’s sophisticated when it makes both world-class flagship wines and beautifully made and presented affordable wines like Quarry Hill’s North Block. It’s a collaboration between Professor Dean Terrell, grape grower, and winemaker Alex McKay. An unoaked blend of sauvignon blanc … Continue reading
Halliday rates the 2008 Shiraz
James Halliday has added the 2008 Shiraz to his Australian Wine Companion saying: Bright, although light, colour; the bouquet is redolent with spice and pepper nuances to its plum fruit, and the characters flow through precisely on the long, medium-bodied palate; good balance and length. Rating 91.
Chris Shanahan on the 2008 Shiraz
Writing in the Canberra Times’ Food and Wine supplement, Chris describes the 2008 Shiraz as “vibrantly fruity, medium-bodied shiraz with a fine, firm backbone of tannin and a noticeable touch of oak. … Outstanding value.”
2006 Pinot in The Weekly Review
Ben Thomas had another look at our 06 Pinot, giving it a 4 out of 5 and saying: “…This is a rich wine that smells and tastes like black cherries, strawberries and spice with a little earthiness…” you can read the full review here.
2008 Shiraz at Wine Will Eat Itself
After having a look at our Pinot, Jeremy Pringle reviewed our 2008 Shiraz saying: “Cedar, blackberry and mulberry with nuances of snapped twig and sap. Char and chocolate are there on the periphery. Quite creamy in the mouth, with a distinct savoury edge to the fruit profile.” read the whole … Continue reading
2006 Pinot at Wine Will Eat Itself
Jeremy Pringle recently tasted our 2006 Pinot: “…Meaty, dark sour cherry profile with sweeter raspberry, hints of sap and coal and a little suggestion of undergrowth. Fascinating wine on the nose, quite complex really. There is a pleasing dryness on the palate and some stemmy tannins feature (5% whole bunch) … Continue reading
08 Shiraz and 09 Sauv Blanc at Full Pour
Julian Coldrey at Full Pour recently reviewed these two current releases. About the 2009 Sauv Blanc he writes “…full of zest and attack, leading to a middle palate that broadens with some interesting flavours…” and the 2008 Shiraz: “…The entry is mostly fruit-driven and possesses a sense of luxe that … Continue reading
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2008 Shiraz – 91 points from Winefront
Our recently-released 2008 Shiraz has was reviewed recently by Gary Walsh at the Winefront website. “…lovely to drink and has flare and a fair degree of class – certainly very well mannered and turned out at the price…” The full review is available at the Winefront site for subscribers: http://www.winefront.com.au/