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NEWS FLASH - James Halliday 2010 Results
InWine Distribution are thrilled with how their agencies performed in the recently released James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010. Some of our top results were:
5 star Wineries:
Red Hill Estate
4 ½ star Wineries:
Arrowfield Estate, Irvine, Redbank Winery
4 star Wineries:
Claymore Wines, Munari Wines, Palandri Wines, Tomich Hill Wines
The top scoring wines were:
94 points
Irvine Grand Merlot 2004
Very typical of the Grand Merlot style, with barrel ferment fusing the French Allier oak into the wine, yet not obscuring the varietal statement of the fruit, and helping the superfine tannins.
Red Hill Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2006
Cool, fine and polished red fruit bouquet, with Asian allspice and attractive toasty oak notes; the palate is very fine and quite silky with a long and complex, cool and expansive finish.
Red Hill Estate Shiraz 2007
A red fruit bouquet loaded with attractive spice and undergrowth aromas; medium-bodied, fleshy and exhibiting fine-grained tannins and a long and developing finish.
Red Hill Estate Briars Cabernet 2006
Dusty cigar-box perfume, with sweet blackcurrant fruit beneath; the palate is dark and complex, and the structure fine yet firm; a long, balanced finish.
Tomich Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2008
A fragrant, fine wine, with bell-clear fruit in a passionfruit and citrus spectrum; the palate is fresh, the acidity perfect. Best of Variety (12th Best Sauvignon Blanc in Australia)
Plus a special mention to the Bowman’s Crossing Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008 which scored 88 points and was named in the Top 10 Value Whites under $10 for the second year running. |
