Murrumbateman Cool Climate Wine Show 2008 1
 
Class:
Judge comments:
 
 
2 withdrawn unacceptable by vigneron PN EXH 2
3 Withdrawn by Exhibitor RIE EXH 2
3 Withdrawn by Exhibitor SHZ
7 Withdrawn by Exhibitor CAF
7 Withdrawn by Exhibitor CAB/CAF/MER
7 WITHDRAWN (not happy with wine) MER
17 Withdrawn by Exhibitor-after closing MER
 
 
Class: 1 Riesling and other aromatic, floral varieties (Traminer, Frontignan) and blends
Judge comments: Top wine showed finess and great depth of fruit. Non-medal wines exhibited some ferment issues (e.g stuck ferment)
 
 
1 2008 Four Winds Vineyard Alinga Riesling RIE Silver
2 2008 Miramar Riesling RIE
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4 2008 Ashton Hills Vineyard Riesling RIE Bronze
5 2008 Holm Oak Riesling RIE Silver
6 2008 Centennial Vineyards Woodside Riesling RIE EXH 1 Bronze
7 2008 Brian Barry Juds Hill Clare Valley Riesling RIE Silver
8 2008 Helm Classic Dry Riesling EXH 2 RIE EXH 2
9 2008 Gallagher Riesling RIE
10 2008 Logan Weemala Riesling RIE Gold
11 2008 Chalkers Crossing Hilltops Riesling RIE
12 2008 Boat O'Craigo Black Spur Traminer TRA Bronze
13 2008 Wild Dog Winery Estate Riesling RIE
14 2008 Torandale Wines Riesling RIE
15 2008 Centennial Vineyards Reserve Riesling RIE EXH 2 Bronze
16 2008 Le Repaire de Bacchus Riesling RIE
17 2008 Yarrh Riesling RIE Bronze
18 2008 Yass Valley Wines Traminer TRA
19 2008 Ironwood Estate Wines Riesling RIE
20 2008 Shaw Vineyard Estate Winemakers Selection Riesling EXH 2 RIE EXH 2
21 2008 Long Gully Estate Riesling RIE Bronze
22 2008 Kirrihill Single Vineyard Series Watervale Riesling RIE Bronze
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24 2008 Little Bridge Riesling RIE
25 2008 Argyle Estate Riesling RIE
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27 2008 Gracebrook Block Riesling RIE
28 2008 Vincognita Wines Madeleine's Gewurztraminer TRA
29 2008 Shaw Vineyard Estate Riesling EXH 1 RIE EXH 1
30 2008 Helm Premium Riesling EXH 1 RIE EXH 1 Gold
31 2008 Barton Estate Riley's Riesling RIE
32 2008 Jeir Creek Riesling RIE Gold
33 2008 McWilliams Eden Valley Riesling RIE
34 2008 Binbilla Hilltops Riesling RIE
35 2008 Koonaburra Riesling RIE Bronze
36 2008 Gapsted Limited Release Petit Manseng EXH 1 PMA EXH 2
37 2008 Louee Nullo Mountain Riesling RIE Bronze
38 2008 Gapsted Valley Selection Riesling EXH 2 RIE EXH 2
39 2008 Southern Highland Wines Riesling RIE Bronze
40 2008 John Gehrig Wines Riesling RIE Bronze
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Class: 2 Sauvignon Blanc and blends - non wooded
Judge comments: The best wines are outstanding, showing great Sauvignon varietal characters. Lovely soft fleshy fruit and fine acid. Unfortunately poor juice ferment and post ferment management have influenced some wines with H2S problems and volatile acidity.
 
 
1 2008 Scotts Brook Sauvignon Blanc SAB
2 2008 Rockfield Estate Vineyard Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc EXH 1 SEM/SAB EXH 1 Silver
3 2008 Hahndorf Hill Winery Sauvignon Blanc EXH 1 SAB EXH 1
4 2008 Kirrihill Single Vineyard Series Sauvignon Blanc SAB EXH 1
5 2008 Redbank The Long Paddock Sauvignon Blanc SAB
6 2008 Johnston Wines Sauvignon Blanc (Failed to Arrive) SAB
7 2008 Woody Nook Wines Sauvignon Blanc SAB
8 2008 Ironwood Estate Wines Sauvignon Blanc SAB
9 2008 Ferngrove Estate Leaping Lizard Sauvignon Blanc EXH 3 SAB EXH 3
10 2008 Cumulus Climbing Sauvignon Blanc EXH 1 SAB EXH 1
11 2008 Cuttaway Hill Sauvignon Blanc SAB Bronze
12 2008 Logan Sauvignon Blanc SAB Gold
13 2008 Ballandean Estate Wines White Pearl MUS/SAB/SEM
14 2008 Cumulus Rolling Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon EXH 2 SAB/SEM EXH 2
15 2008 Koomooloo Vineyard Philip Shaw Wines No 19 Sauvignon Blanc SAB
16 2008 Dalrymple Sauvignon Blanc SAB Bronze
17 2008 Higher Plane South by Southwest Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon SAB/SEM
18 2008 Kirrihill Companions Semillon Sauvignon Blanc SAB SEM EXH 2
19 2008 Tassell Park Wines Sauvignon Blanc SAB Bronze
20 2008 Murdoch Hill Sauvignon Blanc SAB
21 2008 Hahndorf Hill Winery "White Mischief" EXH 2 CHA/SAB/PIG EXH 2
22 2008 Holm Oak Sauvignon Blanc SAB
23 2008 The Poplars Sauvignon Blanc SAB Bronze
24 2008 Clemens Hill Sauvignon Blanc EXH 1 SAB EXH 1 Silver
25 2008 Argyle Estate Sauvignon Blanc SAB
26 2008 Wangolina Station Sauvignon Blanc SAB
27 2008 Rockfield Estate Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc EXH 2 SAB EXH 2 Bronze
28 2008 Ferngrove Symbols Sauvignon Blanc Semillon EXH 1 SAB/SEM EXH 1
29 2008 Boat O'Craigo Black Spur Sauvignon Blanc SAB
30 2008 Miramar Sauvignon Blanc SAB
31 2008 Brangayne of Orange Sauvignon Blanc SAB Silver
32 2008 Mortimers of Orange Sauvignon Blanc SAB
33 2008 Mount Avoca Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc SAB
34 2008 Pettavel Evening Star Sauvignon Blanc SAB
35 2008 Blue Pyrenees Sauvignon Blanc EXH 1 SAB EXH 1
36 2008 Gallagher Sauvignon Blanc SAB
37 2008 Centennial Vineyards Reserve Sauvignon Blanc SAB EXH 2
38 2008 Centennial Vineyards Bong Bong Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay SAB/CHA EXH 3
39 2008 Leaping Lizard Semillon Sauvignon Blanc EXH 2 SEM/SAB EX 2
40 2008 Bunnamagoo Estate Wines Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon SAB SEM
41 2008 Kingsdale Semillon/Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc SEM/CHA/SAB
42 2008 Jeir Creek Sauvignon Blanc SAB
43 2008 Vincognita Wines Sauvignon Blanc SAB
44 2008 Blue Pyrenees Leydons Vale Sauvignon Blanc Semillon EXH 2 SAB/SEM EXH 2
45 2008 Longview Vineyard 'Whippet' Sauvignon Blanc SAB
46 2008 Goona Warra Vineyard Semillon Sauvignon Blanc SEM/SAB
47 2008 Long Gully Estate Sauvignon Blanc SAB
48 2008 Helm Sauvignon Blanc SAB
49 2008 Hungerford Hill Wines Tumbarumba Sauvignon Blanc SAB
50 2008 Guichen Bay Vineyards Mount Benson Sauvignon Blanc SAB
51 2008 McKellar Ridge Sauvignon Blanc SAB
52 2008 Yarrh Sauvignon Blanc SAB
53 2008 Le Repaire de Bacchus Sauvignon Blanc SAB
54 2008 Boyntons Feathertop Sauvignon Blanc SAB
55 2008 McWilliams Catching Thieves Semillon Sauvignon Blanc SEM/SAB Bronze
56 2008 Wild Dog Winery Estate Sauvignon Blanc SAB Bronze
57 2008 Stumpy Gully Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc SAB
58 2008 Prince of Orange Sauvignon Blanc SAB Bronze
59 2008 Centennial Vineyards Woodside Sauvignon Blanc SAB EXH 1 Bronze
60 2008 Yilgarnia Sauvignon Blanc SAB
61 2008 Southern Highland Wines Sauvignon Blanc SAB
62 2008 Sam Miranda High Plains Sauvignon Blanc SAB
63 2008 Toogoolah Wines Sauvignon Blanc SAB Bronze
64 2008 Doonkuna Estate Sauvignon Blanc SAB
65 2008 Word of Mouth Wines Sauvignon Blanc SAB Gold
 
 
Class: 3 Pinot Gris/Grigio, Semillon, Chenin Blanc and blends - non wooded
Judge comments: Difficult class to judge. Pinot Grigio/Gris remains an enigma in style terms. Simple winemaking with good fruit, tather than artefact winemaking will achieve better wines.
 
 
1 2008 Woody Nook Wines Chenin Blanc CHE EXH 2
2 2008 McWilliams Barwang Sauvignon Blanc EXH 1 SAB EXH 1
3 2008 McWilliams Barwang Pinot Gris EXH 2 PG EXH 2
4 2008 Lerida Estate Pinot Gris PG Bronze
5 2008 Centennial Vineyards Reserve Pinot Gris Limited Release PG
6 2008 Boat O'Craigo Black Spur Pinot Gris PG
7 2008 Gracebrook Vineyards Pinot Grigio PG
8 2008 Cumulus Climbing Pinot Gris PG Bronze
9 2008 Vincognita Wines Madelenes Viognier VIO
10 2008 Michelini Pinot Grigio PG
11 2008 Woody Nook Wines Kelly's Farewell Semillon Sauvignon Blanc SEM/SAB EXH 1 Bronze
12 2008 Ballandean Estate Wines Viognier VIO EXH 2
13 2008 Kirrihill Single Vineyard Series Pinot Grigio PG Bronze
14 2008 Hahndorf Hill Winery Pinot Grigio PG
15 2008 Ballandean Estate Wines Semillon/Sauv Blanc SEM/SAB EXH 1 Bronze
16 2008 Tassell Park Wines Chenin Blanc CHE
17 2008 Wangolina Station Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc SEM/SAB
18 2008 Redbank Sunday Morning Pinot Gris PG Silver
19 2008 Phaedrus Estate Pinot Gris PG
20 2008 Cuttaway Hill Semillon Sauvignon Blanc SEM/SAB Bronze
21 2008 Logan Weemala Pinot Gris PG
22 2008 Sam Miranda Symphonia Albarino EXH 3 ALB EXH 3 Bronze
23 2008 Grove Estate Hilltops/Canberra Semillon/Savignon Blanc SEM
24 2008 Stumpy Gully Vineyard Pinot Grigio PG
25 2008 Sam Miranda Snow Road Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc EXH 4 CHA/SAB EXH 4
26 2008 Southern Highland Wines Pinot Grigio PG
27 2008 Peterson's Armidale Semillon SEM
28 2008 Sam Miranda Symphonia Arneis EXH 2 ARN EXH 2
29 2008 Lakeview Estate Wines Semillon SEM
30 2008 Victorian Alps Coldstone Pinot Grigio PG
31 2008 Sam Miranda Symphonia Pinot Grigio EXH 1 PG EXH 1 Bronze
32 2008 Louee Nullo Mountain Pinot Gris PG
33 2008 Josef Chromy Pinot Gris PG
34 2008 Longview Creek Chenin Blanc CHE
35 2008 Word of Mouth Wines Pinnacle Pinot Gris PG
36 2008 John Gehrig Wines Chenin Blanc CHE Bronze
37 2008 Boyntons Feathertop Pinot Gris PG
38 2008 Gracebrook Vineyards Albarino ALB
39 2008 Koomooloo The Dreamer Viognier V!O
 
 
Class: 4 Chardonnay - non wooded
Judge comments: Two highest pointed wines showing good fruit with the top wine exhibiting excellent structure. Some oxidation and stuck ferment characters in lowest pointed wines.
 
 
1 2008 Blue Pyrenees Fiddlers Creek Chardonnay EXH 1 CHA EXH 1
2 2008 Cumulus Rolling Chardonnay CHA
3 2008 Kingsdale Wines Chardonnay CHA Bronze
4 2008 Ironwood Estate Wines Unwooded Chardonnay CHA
5 2008 Fluted Cape Wine Chardonnay CHA
6 2008 Argyle Estate Chardonnay CHA
7 2008 The Poplars Unoaked Chardonnay CHA
8 2008 Yilgarnia Unwooded Chardonnay CHA Bronze
9 2008 Torandale Wines Chardonnay CHA
10 2008 Treeton Estate Chardonnay CHA
11 2008 Jeir Creek Unwooded Chardonnay CHA
12 2008 Koomooloo Wines The Architect Chardonnay CHA Bronze
13 2008 Blue Pyrenees Leydons Vale Chardonnay EXH 2 CHA EXH 2 Silver
14 Longview Creek Unwooded Chardonnay CHA
15 2008 Tom Wills The National Game Unwooded Chardonnay CHA
16 2008 Wild Dog Winery White Dog Chardonnay CHA
17 2008 Michelini Unwooded Chardonnay CHA
18 2008 Helm Chardonnay Unwooded CHA Bronze
19 2008 Gallagher Chardonnay CHA
 
 
Class: 5 Wooded less aromatic varieties (Chardonnay, Semillon, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and blends of these varieties
Judge comments: Class reflects the vintage in cool climates, particularly in the eastern states with green unripe fruit characters. Also some wines showing poor handling with oxidation and H2S
 
 
1 2008 Tassell Park Wines Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon SAB SEM
2 2008 Rockfield Estate Vineyard Semillon SEM
3 2008 Cumulus Climbing Chardonnay CHA Bronze
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5 2008 Le Repaire de Bacchus Chardonnay CHA
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7 2008 Yarrh Sauvignon Blanc Oaked SAB
 
 
Class: 6 Pinot Noir
Judge comments: Good wines showing nice fruit, silkiness and complexity. Others were a little over extracted and showing too much oak.
 
 
1 2007 Ashton Hills Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir EXH 1 PN EXH 1 Bronze
2 2007 Dalrymple Reserve Pinot Noir PN EXH 2
3 2007 Higher Plane Pinot Noir PN
4 2007 Hungerford Hill Wines Tumbarumba Pinot Noir PN
5 2007 McWilliams Lillydale Pinot Noir PN
6 2007 Phaedrus Estate PInot Noir PN
7 2007 Austins Wines Pinot Noir PN
8 2007 Long Gully Estate Pinot Noir PN
9 2007 Philip Shaw Wines No 8 Pinot Noir PN
10 2007 Pettavel Evening Star Pinot Noir PN
11 2007 Cuttaway Hill Pinot Noir PN Bronze
12 2007 Logan Pinot Noir PN
13 2007 Lerida Estate Pinot Noir PN
14 2007 Wild Dog Winery Estate Pinot Noir PN Bronze
15 2007 Koomooloo Wines The Wire Walker Pinot Noir PN
16 2007 Ashton Hills Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir EXH 2 PN EXH 2 Gold
17 2007 Clemens Hill Pinot Noir PN Silver
18 2007 Fluted Cape Wine Pinot Noir PN Bronze
19 2007 Dalrymple Pinot Noir PN EXH 1
20 2007 Holm Oak Pinot Noir PN
21 2007 Josef Chromy Pinot Noir PN Bronze
22 2007 Yarrh Pinot Noir PN
23 2008 Word of Mouth Wines Pinot Noir PN
 
 
Class: 7 Merlot
Judge comments: One pleasant wine and 3 showing that managing Brettanomyces is still a challenge for some winemakers
 
 
1 2007 Cumulus Climbing Merlot MER Bronze
2 2007 Koomooloo Wines The Conductor Merlot MER
3 2007 Codys Merlot MER
4 2007 Rockfield Estate Vineyard Reserve Merlot MER
5 2007 Miramare Merlot MER
6 2007 McWilliams Brands Laira Two Rows Merlot MER
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8 2007 Mount Lawson Merlot MER
9 2007 Gallagher Merlot MER
 
 
Class: 8 Cabernet Sauvignon
Judge comments: Class reflects a warm 2007, with some ripe fruit, but lacking good varietal character, definition and finesse.
 
 
1 2007 Mount Lawson Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
2 2006 De Beaurepair Victor Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
3 2007 Treeton Estate Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
4 2007 Wangolina Station Cabernet Sauvignon CAB Bronze
5 2007 Cumulus Climbing Cabernet Sauvignon CAB Bronze
6 2007 Wild Dog Winery Estate Cabernet Sauvignon CAB Bronze
7 2007 Grove Estate "The Partners" Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
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Class: 9 Shiraz/Shiraz Viognier
Judge comments: Best wines showed good work in the vineyard - well managed canopies - and good, clean winemaking.
 
 
1 2007 Mount Avoca Vineyard Shiraz SHZ Bronze
2 2007 Dionysus Winery Shiraz SHZ
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4 2007 Koomooloo Wines The Idiot Shiraz SHZ Bronze
5 2007 Ballinaclash Patrick Shiraz SHZ Bronze
6 2007 Wild Dog Winery Estate Shiraz SHZ
7 2007 McKellar Ridge Wines Shiraz Viognier SHZ/VIO
8 2007 Cumulus Rolling Shiraz EXH 2 SHZ EXH 2
9 2007 McWilliams Brands Laira Shiraz EXH 2 SHZ EXH 2
10 2007 Hahndorf Hill Winery Shiraz SHZ
11 2007 Higher Plane South by Southwest Shiraz SHZ
12 2007 Tassell Park Wines Shiraz SHZ
13 2007 Wangolina Station Shiraz SHZ
14 2007 Tom Wills The National Game Grampians Henly Shiraz SHZ Silver
15 2005 Doonkuna Estate Shiraz SHZ
16 2007 Leaping Lizard Shiraz EXH 2 SHZ EXH 2
17 2007 Longview Vineyard 'Yakka' Shiraz SHZ Silver
18 2007 Cumulus Climbing Shiraz EXH 1 SHZ EXH 1
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20 2007 Ferngrove Symbols Shiraz Viognier EXH 1 SHZ/VIO EXH 1
21 2007 Treeton Estate Shiraz SHZ Bronze
22 2007 Lerida Estate Shiraz Viognier SHZ/VIO Gold
23 2007 McWilliams Barwang Shiraz EXH 1 SHZ EXH 1
24 2007 Broomstick Estate Shiraz SHZ
 
 
Class: 10 Alternative varieties and blends
Judge comments: Some exciting varieties being grown. We need to keep learning and improving in the vineyard and winery.
 
 
1
2 2007 Grove Estate Hilltops Zinfandel ZIN EXH 1
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4 2007 Codys Tempranillo TEM
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6 2007 Grove Estate "Sommita" Nebbiolo NEB EXH 2 Bronze
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Class: 11 Claret styles - Bordeaux Varieties and blends
Judge comments: Good class - top wines awarded for good quality fruit and clean work in the winery.
 
 
1
2 2007 Ferngrove Symbols Cabernet Merlot CAB/MER
3 2007 McWilliams Brands Laira Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot EXH 1 CAB/MER EXH 1 Bronze
4 2007 Mount Lawson Cabernet Merlot CAB MER
5 2007 Cumulus Rolling Cabernet Merlot CAB/MER
6 2007 Dionysus Winery Cabernet Merlot CAB MER
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8 2007 McKellar Ridge Wines Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc CAB/CF Bronze
9 2007 McWilliams Catching Thieves Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot EXH 2 CAB/MER EXH 2 Silver
10 2007 Lerida Estate Merlot Cabernet Franc MER/CAF Gold
 
 
Class: 12 Australian styles - Shiraz/Cabernet or Cabernet/Shiraz
Judge comments: Well balanced and well blended with some over extraction preventing the next steps in terms of quality
 
 
1 2007 Prince of Orange 1813 Shiraz Merlot SHZ/MER Bronze
2 2007 Wangolina Station Cabernet / Shiraz CAB/SHZ Bronze
3 2007 Longview Vineyard 'Red Bucket' Shiraz Cabernet SHZ/CAB Bronze
4 2007 Mount Lawson Cabernet Shiraz Merlot CAB/SHZ/MER
 
 
Class: 13 Rose - any vintage
Judge comments: Some over extraction and phenolics, but lacking colour. Best wines showed fleshy fruit and balance, without extraction.
 
 
1 2008 Kirrihill Companions Grenache Rose GRE
2 2008 Train Trak Sojourn Rose CAB/SHZ
3 2008 Logan Hannan Rose SHZ/PN
4 2007 McWilliams Catching Thieves Rose SHZ/CAB
5 2008 Yarrh Rose CAB
6 2008 Cumulus Rolling Pink SHZ Silver
7 2008 Lerida Estate Pinot Rose PN/CAF
8 2008 Kingsdale Wines Rose SHZ
9 2008 Ironwood Estate Wines Rocky Rose SHZ/RIE Bronze
10 2008 Hahndorf Hill Winery Rose TOL/LEM
11 2008 Wild Dog Winery Wild Rose SHZ
12 2008 Mount Marguleux Koala Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
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14 2008 Prince of Orange Rose CAB Bronze
15 2007 Oatley Wines Wild Oats Rose SAN/BAR/SH/MER/CAB EXH 2
16 2008 Torandale Wines Rose MER
17 2008 Lillico Wines Gippsland Cabernet Rose CAB
18 2008 Treeton Estate Veronica CAB
19 2008 Sam Miranda Symphonia Rosata TEM Silver
20 2008 Blue Pyrenees Leydens Vale Rose PN/SHZ
 
 
Class: 14 Riesling and other aromatic, floral varieties (Traminer, Frontignan) and blends
Judge comments: Very strong class. Two best wines showing classic aged riesling characters. Good bottle-aged characters in other wines.
 
 
1 2007 Pettavel Evening Star Riesling EXH 2 RIE EXH 2
2 2005 McWilliams Eden Valley Riesling EXH 3 RIE EXH 3 Gold
3 2007 Brian Barry Juds Hill Clare Valley Riesling RIE Bronze
4 2006 McWilliams Lillydale Gewurtztraminer EXH 5 TRA EXH 5 Bronze
5 2007 Silkwood Wines Seasons Harmony Riesling RIE
6 2007 McWilliams Eden Valley Riesling EXH 1 RIE EXH 1 Silver
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8 2005 Austins Wines Riesling RIE
9 2005 Peterson's Armidale Riesling RIE Gold
10 2006 McWilliams Eden Valley Riesling EXH 2 RIE EXH 2
11 2006 Pettavel Evening Star Riesling EXH 1 RIE EXH 1 Bronze
12 2005 McWilliams Lillydale Gewurtztraminer EXH 4 TRA EXH 4 Bronze
13 2006 Doonkuna Estate Riesling RIE
 
 
Class: 15 Sauvignon Blanc and blends - non wooded
Judge comments: No defined style in such a small class. Two good wines with nice fruit, one showing particular care to achieve a European style.
 
 
1 2007 Diamond Creek Estate Sauvignon Blanc SAB
2 2007 McWilliams Barwang Sauvignon Blanc SAB Bronze
3 2006 Le Repaire de Bacchus Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon SAB/SEM
4 2007 Josef Chromy Sauvignon Blanc SAB Bronze
 
 
Class: 16 Pinot Gris/Grigio, Semillon, Chenin Blanc and blends - non wooded
Judge comments: A very good example of Pinot Gris handled very well. With lovely white florals and fruits, pears and custard. Nice texture and no phenolics.
 
 
1 2007 Longview Vineyard 'Red Bucket' Semillon Sauvignon Blanc SEM/SAB
2 2005 Miramar Semillon EXH 1 SEM EXH 1 Bronze
3 2007 Grove Estate Hilltops Semillon SEM
4 2007 Lillico Wines Gippsland Pinot Gris PG
5 2006 Miramar Semillon EXH 2 SEM EXH 2
6 2005 Peterson's Armidale Semillon SEM Bronze
7 2007 Gapsted Limited Release Pinot Gris PG Silver
 
 
Class: 17 Chardonnay - non wooded
Judge comments: Best wines showing purity of fruit and balance. Some wine lacking fruit expression.
 
 
1 2006 Mount Avoca Vineyard Chardonnay CHA
2 2007 Silkwood Wines Seasons Twilight Chardonnay CHA Bronze
3 2007 Long Gully Estate Chardonnay CHA Bronze
4 2006 Grumblebone Estate Vineyards Chardonnay CHA
5 2007 Lillico Wines Gippsland Unwooded Chardonnay CHA Bronze
6 2007 Elmswood Estate Fine Wines Chardonnay CHA
7 2007 Ramsay's Vin Rose Chardonnay CHA
8 2005 Peterson's Armidale Chardonnay CHA Bronze
9 2006 Josef Chromy Chardonnay EXH 2 CHA EXH 2 Bronze
10 2007 Josef Chromy Pepik Chardonnay EXH 1 CHA EXH 1
11 2007 Word of Mouth Wines NF Chardonnay CHA
 
 
Class: 18 Wooded less aromatic varieties (Chardonnay, Semillon, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and blends of these varieties
Judge comments: Strong class with better wines exhibiting good winemaking and balance fruit flavours and palate weight
 
 
1 2007 McWilliams Brands Laira Chardonnay EXH 5 CHA EXH 5 Bronze
2 2007 Montrose Stony Creek Chardonnay EXH 2 CHA EXH 2
3 2006 Rockfield Estate Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay CHA EXH 3 Silver
4 2007 Hungerford Hill Wines Tumbarumba Chardonnay CHA Bronze
5 2007 Higher Plane Chardonnay CHA
6 2007 The Poplars Chardonnay CHA
7 2006 Silkwood Wines Heritage Chardonnay CHA EXH 1 Bronze
8 2007 Scotts Brook Chardonnay CHA
9 2007 Rockfield Estate Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay CHA EXH 1 Bronze
10 2007 Pettavel Platina Viognier VIO Silver
11 2007 Winburndale Alluvial Chardonnay EXH 2 CHA EXH 2
12 2007 Helen's Hill Chardonnay CHA Silver
13 2007 McWilliams Barwang Chardonnay EXH 2 CHA EXH 2
14 2007 Rockfield Estate Vineyard Semillon SEM EXH 2 Bronze
15 2007 Silkwood Wines Heritage Chardonnay CHA EXH 2 Bronze
16 2007 Leaping Lizard Reserve Chardonnay EXH 2 CHA EXH 2 Bronze
17 2007 Michelini Chardonnay CHA Bronze
18 2005 Wily Trout Chardonnay CHA
19 2007 McWilliams Barwang Limited Release Reserve Chardonnay EXH 8 CHA EXH 8 Bronze
20 2007 Ferngrove Chardonnay EXH 1 CHA EXH 1
21 2007 Robert Oatley Chardonnay CHA EXH 3
22 2006 Kingsdale Wines Chardonnay CHA
23 2006 Winburndale Alluvial Chardonnay EXH 1 CHA EXH 1
24 2006 McWilliams Brands Laira Chardonnay EXH 4 CHA EXH 4 Silver
25 2005 Boat O'Craigo Black Spur Chardonnay CHA Silver
26 2006 Bunnamagoo Estate Wines Semillon SEM EXH 2 Bronze
27 2007 McWilliams Catching Thieves Chardonnay EXH 1 CHA EXH 1 Bronze
28 2007 Bidgeebong Wines The Icon Series Chardonnay EXH 2 CHA EXH 2
29 2006 Blue Pyrenees Viognier EXH 3 VIO EXH 3
30 2007 Wild Oats Chardonnay EXH 1 CHA EXH 1 Silver
31 2004 Blue Pyrenees Reserve Chardonnay EXH 2 CHA EXH 2 Bronze
32 2007 Ballinaclash Frances Chardonnay Viognier CHA/VIO Bronze
33 2007 Brandy Creek Wooded Chardonnay CHA Bronze
34 2007 Phaedrus Estate Chardonnay CHA
35 2006 Train Trak Chardonnay CHA Silver
36 2006 McWilliams Barwang Limited Release Reserve Chardonnay EXH 7 CHA EXH 7 Silver
37 2007 Logan Chardonnay CHA
38 2005 Miramar Eljemar Chardonnay CHA
39 2007 Bunnamagoo Estate Wines Semillon SEM EXH 1
40 2007 Lerida Estate Chardonnay CHA
41 2007 Lillico Wines Gippsland Chardonnay CHA
42 2007 Diamond Creek Estate Chardonnay CHA Bronze
43 2006 Goona Warra Vineyard Chardonnay CHA
44 2007 Blue Pyrenees Chardonnay EXH 1 CHA EXH 1
45 2007 Elmswood Estate Fine Wines Chardonnay CHA
46 2007 Philip Shaw Wines No 11 Chardonnay CHA
47 2006 Mortimers of Orange Chardonnay CHA Bronze
48 2006 McWilliams Barwang Chardonnay EXH 3 CHA EXH 3 Bronze
49 2006 Bidgeebong Wines The Icon Series Chardonnay EXH 1 CHA EXH 1
50 2005 Louee Nullo Tongbong Chardonnay CHA Gold
51 2005 McWilliams Barwang Limited Release Reserve Chardonnay EXH 6 CHA EXH 6
52 2007 Ballandean Estate Wines Chardonnay CHA
53 2007 Chalkers Crossing Tumbarumba Chardonnay CHA
 
 
Class: 19 Sweet white dessert styles (Botrytis blends and late picked styles - any vintage)
Judge comments: Top wine is a good attempt of a Germanic style - nice clean botrytis, lovely apricots and lemons and fine acid to finish
 
 
1 2006 Bunnamagoo Estate Wines Autumn Semillon Kids Earth SEM Bronze
2 2005 Ballandean Estate Wines Sylvaner SYL
3 2007 Brandy Creek Late Harvest Pinot Gris PG
4 2007 Lerida Estate Botrytis Pinot Gris PG
5 2008 Gracebrook Stables Late Harvest Riesling RIE
6 2008 Pettavel Evening Star Late Harvest Riesling RIE
7 2007 Josef Chromy Botrytis Riesling RIE Gold
8 2008 May Riesling RIE
 
 
Class: 20 Pinot Noir
Judge comments: Best wine shows lovely balance, silky texture and pinot flavour. Other wines are over extracted.
Question: Is our climate change affecting Pinot Noir in Australia?
 
 
1 2006 Hungerford Hill Wines Tumbarumba Pinot Noir PN
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3 2006 Higher Plane Pinot Noir PN
4 2006 Silkwood Wines Heritage Pinot Noir PN Gold
5 2005 Louee Nullo Mountain Pinot Noir EXH 1 PN EXH 1
6 2005 Wily Trout Pinot Noir PN
7 2006 Josef Chromy Pinot Noir PN Bronze
8 2005 Tokar Estate Pinot Noir PN
9 2006 Helen's Hill Pinot Noir PN
10 2005 Lerida Estate Pinot Noir PN
11 2006 Boat O'Craigo Rob Roy Pinot Noir PN
12 2006 Why Worry Wines Pinot Noir PN
13 2006 Taemas Wines Reserve Pinot Noir PN
14 2006 Brangayne of Orange Pinot Noir PN
15 2006 Clemens Hill Pinot Noir EXH 1 PN EXH 1
16 2006 Centennial Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir PN
17 2006 Diamond Creek Estate Pinot Noir PN
18 2006 Brandy Creek Pinot Noir PN
19 2006 Goona Warra Vineyard Pinot Noir PN
20 2006 McWilliams Lillydale Pinot Noir PN Bronze
21 2006 Louee Nullo Mountain Pinot Noir EXH 2 PN EXH 2
22 2006 Southern Highland Wines Pinot Noir PN
23 2006 Pettavel Platina Pinor Noir PN
24 2006 Eldridge Estate of Red Hill Pinot Noir PN
25 2006 John Gehrig Wines Pinot Noir PN
 
 
Class: 21 Merlot
Judge comments: Merlot continues to present challenges. Over extraction and Brettanomyces compound some green, herbal fruit characters in too many of these wines.
 
 
1 2004 Michelini Emo Merlot MER
2 2006 Southern Highland Wines Merlot MER
3 2005 McWilliams Brands Laira Two Rows Merlot EXH 2 MER EXH 2 Bronze
4 2006 Mount Avoca Vineyard Merlot MER
5 2004 Wily Trout Merlot MER
6 2006 McWilliams Brands Laira Merlot EXH 1 MER EXH 1 Bronze
7 2006 Cuttaway Hill Merlot MER
8 2006 Boyntons Featherrop Merlot MER
9 2006 Grumblebone Estate Vineyards Merlot MER
10 2005 Long Gully Estate Reserve Merlot MER
11 2006 Elmswood Estate Fine Wines Merlot MER
12 2004 Barton Estate Merlot MER
13 2006 Blue Pyrenees Merlot MER
14 2005 Koonaburra Merlot MER
15 2006 Ironwood Estate Wines MER
16 2006 Flints of Coonawarra Tricky Gate Merlot MER
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18 2005 Lakeview Estate Wines Merlot MER
19 2006 Ramsay's Vin Rose Merlot MER
20 2004 Yass Valley Wines Merlot MER
21 2006 Neveceral Petit Winery Merlot MER
22 2006 Peterson's Armidale Merlot MER Bronze
23 2006 Victorian Alps Tobacco Road Merlot MER
24 2006 Sam Miranda High Plains Merlot MER
25 2005 Yilgarnia Merlot MER Bronze
 
 
Class: 22 Cabernet Sauvignon
Judge comments: Good clean wines showing some nice leafy characters, insufficient cabernet varietal characters across the board and many wines over extracted.
 
 
1 2005 Johnston Wines Cabernet Sauvignon (Failed to Arrive) CAB
2 2004 Higher Plane Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
3 2005 Ironwood Estate Wines Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
4 2006 Binbilla Special Steps Cabernet Sauvignon CAB Bronze
5 2004 Mokhinui Wines Cabernet Sauvignon CAB EXH 1 Gold
6 2006 Le Repaire de Bacchus Cabernet Sauvignon CAB Bronze
7 2006 Alberg Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon EXH 2 CAB EXH 2
8 2006 Yarrh Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
9 2006 Elmswood Estate Fine Wines Cabernet Sauvignon CAB Bronze
10 2006 Harcourt Valley Cabernet Sauvignon EXH 1 CAB EXH 1 Bronze
11 2006 Gundagai Wines TWB Series Cabernet Sauvignon CAB Bronze
12 2006 Ramsay's Vin Rose Cabernet Sauvignon CAB Bronze
13 2006 Grumblebone Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
14 2005 Tokar Estate Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
15 2006 Mount Avoca Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
16 2006 Shaw Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon CAB Silver
17 2006 Longview Vineyard 'Devils Elbow' Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
18 2005 Blue Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon EXH 2 CAB EXH 2
19 2005 Boat O'Craigo Braveheart Cabernet Sauvignon CAB Bronze
20 2005 McWilliams Barwang Cabernet Sauvignon EXH 1 CAB EXH 1 Bronze
21 2006 Mount Marguleux Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
22 2005 Mokhinui Wines Cabernet Sauvignon CAB EXH 2
23 2006 McWilliams Brands Laira The Patron Cabernet Sauvignon EXH 6 CAB EXH 6 Bronze
24 2006 Blue Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon EXH 1 CAB EXH 1 Bronze
25 2006 McWilliams Brands Laira Blockers Cabernet Sauvignon EXH 4 CAB EXH 4 Bronze
26 2005 Rockfield Estate Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
27 2006 Kirrihill Single Vineyard Series Bothar Umair Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
28 2005 The Poplars Cabernet CAB Bronze
29 2006 Flints of Coonawarra Gammons Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon CAB Bronze
30 2005 McWilliams Brands Laira Blockers Cabernet Sauvignon EXH 3 CAB EXH 3
31 2005 Little Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
32 2006 Mokhinui Wines Cabernet Sauvignon CAB EXH 3 Bronze
33 2006 Southern Highland Wines Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
34 2005 Diamond Creek Estate Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
35 2005 McWilliams Brands Laira The Patron Cabernet Sauvignon EXH 5 CAB EXH 5
36 2004 Blue Pyrenees Richardson Cabernet Sauvignon EXH 3 CAB EXH 3 Bronze
37 2005 Alberg Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon EXH 1 CAB EXH 1
38 2005 Brandy Creek Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
39 2006 Woody Nook Wines Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
40 2006 McWilliams Barwang Cabernet Sauvignon EXH 2 CAB EXH 2 Bronze
41 2006 Sam Miranda High Plains Cabernet CAB Bronze
42 2005 Helm Premium Cabernet Sauvignon CAB Bronze
43 2005 Harcourt Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon EXH 2 CAB EXH 2
44 2006 Prince of Orange Cabernet Sauvignon CAB
 
 
Class: 23 Shiraz/Shiraz Viognier
Judge comments: Very strong class with wide variety of styles all exhibiting ripe fruit and good winemaking. Top wine exhibiting sumptuous and beguiling tannin, lovely fruit and structure
 
 
1 2006 Kirrihill Single Vineyard Series Tulach Mor Shiraz SHZ EXH 1 Bronze
2 2006 Flints of Coonawarra Rostrevor Shiraz SHZ Bronze
3 2005 Silkwood Wines Heritage Shiraz SHZ
4 2005 Ballandean Estate Wines Shiraz SHZ Bronze
5 2006 Scotts Brook Shiraz SHZ Bronze
6 2004 Barton Estate Shiraz EXH 2 SHZ EXH 2
7 2005 Little Bridge Shiraz SHZ
8 2005 McWilliams Brands Laira Shiraz EXH 3 SHZ EXH 3
9 2006 Grumblebone Estate Vineyards Shiraz SHZ
10 2006 Le Repaire de Bacchus Shiraz SHZ
11 2005 Pettavel Southern Emigre Shiraz Viognier EXH 2 SHZ/VIO EXH 2 Bronze
12 2006 McWilliams Brands Laira Stentifords Shiraz EXH 7 SHZ EXH 7
13 2006 Shaw Vineyard Estate Shiraz SHZ Bronze
14 2006 Brandy Creek Shiraz (Bairnsdale Vineyard) EXH 2 SHZ EXH 2 Silver
15 2005 Blue Pyrenees Shiraz EXH 1 SHZ EXH 1 Bronze
16 2006 Wild Dog Winery Estate Shiraz SHZ
17 2006 Winburndale Solitary Shiraz SHZ
18 2004 Blue Pyrenees Estate Barbera SHZ EXH 4
19 2006 Dionysus Winery Shiraz SHZ
20 2005 Brangayne of Orange Shiraz SHZ Bronze
21 2005 Gapsted Limited Release Shiraz Viognier EXH 2 SHZ/VIO EXH 2 Bronze
22 2006 Mount Avoca Vineyard Shiraz SHZ Bronze
23 2004 McWilliams Lillydale Shiraz EXH 9 SHZ EXH 9 Bronze
24 2006 Montrose Black Shiraz SHZ Bronze
25 2006 Chalkers Crossing Hilltops Shiraz SHZ EXH 2 Silver
26 2006 Why Worry Wines Shiraz SHZ
27 2006 McWilliams Barwang Shiraz EXH 1 SHZ EXH 1 Gold
28 2006 Moppity Vineyards Reserve Shiraz SHZ Gold
29 2004 Lakeview Estate Wines Shiraz SHZ
30 2004 McWilliams Brands Laira Shiraz EXH 2 SHZ EXH 2 Bronze
31 2006 Tokar Estate Reserve Syrah Shiraz SHZ Bronze
32 2003 McWilliams Lillydale Shiraz EXH 8 SHZ EXH 8 Silver
33 2005 McWilliams Brands Laira Stentifords Shiraz EXH6 SHZ EXH 6
34 2006 Woody Nook Wines Shiraz SHZ Gold
35 2006 Rockfield Estate Vineyard Reserve Shiraz SHZ Silver
36 2006 Redbank Fighting Flat Shiraz SHZ
37 2006 Argyle Estate Shiraz SHZ Gold
38 2005 Johnston Wines Shiraz (Failed to Arrive) SHZ
39 2006 Kirrihill Single Vineyard Series Baile an Giarral Shiraz SHZ EXH 2
40 2006 Murdoch Hill Shiraz SHZ
41 2005 Chalkers Crossing Hilltops Shiraz SHZ EXH 3
42 2006 Chalkers Crossing Kingsvale Hilltops Shiraz SHZ EXH 1
43 2006 Helen's Hill Shiraz Viognier SHZ/VIO Bronze
44 2006 Logan Shiraz SHZ
45 2006 Boat O'Craigo Black Cameron Shiraz SHZ EXH 1 Silver
46 2005 Wily Trout Shiraz SHZ
47 2005 Goona Warra Vineyard Shiraz SHZ
48 2005 Kingsdale Wines Victoria Shiraz SHZ
49 2006 Long Gully Estate Shiraz SHZ
50 2005 Blue Pyrenees Reserve Shiraz EXH 3 SHZ EXH 3 Bronze
51 2003 McWilliams Brands Laira Stentifords Shiraz EXH 5 SHZ EXH 5
52 2006 Boat O'Craigo Dundee Shiraz/Viognier SHZ EXH 2 Bronze
53 2006 Binbilla Good Friday Shiraz SHZ
54 2005 Boyntons Featherrop Shiraz SHZ Silver
55 2006 Guichen Bay Vineyards Mount Benson Shiraz EXH 2 SHZ EXH 2
56 2006 Yarrh Shiraz SHZ
57 2006 Taemus Wines Shiraz SHZ
58 2006 Blue Pyrenees Reserve Shiraz EXH 2 SHZ EXH 2
59 2006 McWilliams Brands Laira Shiraz EXH 4 SHZ EXH 4
60 2006 Guichen Bay Vineyards Mount Benson Reserve Shiraz EXH 1 SHZ EXH 1
61 2006 Grampians Estate Black Sunday Friends Reserve Shiraz SHZ Silver
62 2006 Barton Estate Georgia Shiraz EXH 1 SHZ EXH 1 Bronze
63 2005 Jeir Creek Shiraz Viognier SHZ/VIO Bronze
64 2006 Centennial Vineyards Reserve Shiraz/ Viogneir SHZ VIO Bronze
65 2004 Blue Pyrenees Reserve Shiraz Viognier EXH 5 SHZ/VIO EXH 5 Bronze
66 2006 Brandy Creek Shiraz (Longford Vineyard) EXH 1 SHZ EXH 1 Bronze
67 2006 Gallagher Shiraz SHZ
68 2006 Neveceral Petit Winery Shiraz SHZ
69 2004 Louee Rumkers Peak Shiraz SHZ
70 2005 Gapsted Ballerina Canopy Shiraz EXH 1 SHZ EXH 1 Bronze
71 2005 Bidgeebong Wines The Icon Series Shiraz SHZ Bronze
72 2005 Yilgarnia Shiraz SHZ Silver
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74 2006 Harcourt Valley Shiraz SHZ Bronze
75 2006 Southern Highland Wines Shiraz SHZ
76 2005 Four Winds Vineyard Alinga Shiraz SHZ Bronze
77 2006 Yass Valley Wines Shiraz SHZ
78 2005 Pettavel Southern Emigre Shiraz EXH 1 SHZ EXH 1 Bronze
79 2006 Philip Shaw WinesNo 89 Shiraz Viognier SHZ/VIO Bronze
 
 
Class: 24 Alternative varieties and blends
Judge comments: Very exciting class. Great to see such well made wines expressing true varietal characters
 
 
1 2005 Mount Avoca Vineyard Tempranillo TEM
2 2006 Gracebrook Stables Sangiovese/Merlot EXH 2 SAN/MER EXH 2
3 2006 Brandy Creek Tempranillo TEM
4 2006 Kingsdale Wines Merlot/Malbec MER/MAL
5 2006 Montrose "Omaggio" Barbera EXH 2 BAR EXH 2 Gold
6 2006 Gracebrook Vineyards Sangiovese EXH 1 SAN EXH 1
7 2006 Barton Estate Petit Verdot PV Silver
8 2006 Gapsted Limited Release Sangiovese EXH 2 SAN EXH 2 Bronze
9 2005 Bidgeebong Wines Young Lovers Tempranillo TEM
10 2003 Gapsted Ballerina Canopy Durif EXH 3 DUR EXH 3 Bronze
11 2006 Neveceral Petit Winery Cabernet Franc CAF
12 2006 Gapsted Limited Release Barbera EXH 1 BAR EXH 1 Silver
13 2006 Sam Miranda Symphonia Quintus SAP/TEM/TAN/MER/CAB
14 2006 Montrose Sangiovese EXH 1 SAN EXH 1 Silver
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Class: 25 Claret styles - Bordeaux varieties and blends
Judge comments: Wines lacking freshness and exhibiting over extraction. Some merlots with too much green, sappiness.
 
 
1 2006 Cuttaway Hill Cabernet Merlot CAB/MER Bronze
2 2006 Logan Cabernet Merlot CAB/MER
3 2004 McWilliams Lillydale Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot EXH 3 CAB/MER EXH 3
4 2004 Long Gully Estate Cattleyard Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot CAB MER EXH 1
5 2006 Louee Wines Cabernet Franc EXH 3 CF EXH 3 Bronze
6 2005 Torandale Wines Cabernet Merlot CAB MER
7 2004 Centennial Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot CAB MER
8 2006 Dionysus Winery Cabernet Merlot CAB MER
9 2006 Blue Pyrenees Reserve Red CAB/MER
10 2006 Tassell Park Wines Cabernet Merlot CAB MER Bronze
11 2006 Ballandean Estate Wines Cabernet/Merlot CAB/MER Bronze
12 2006 Louee Wines Petit Verdot EXH 2 PV EXH 2 Bronze
13 2005 Four Winds Vineyard Alinga Cabernet Merlot CAB MER
14 2005 The Poplars Cabernet Merlot CAB/MER
15 2006 Higher Plane South by Southwest Cabernet Merlot CAB MER Bronze
16 2002 McWilliams Lillydale Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot EXH 1 CAB/MER EXH 1
17 2005 Long Gully Estate Cattleyard Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot CAB/MER EXH 2 Bronze
18 2005 Doonkuna Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot CAB/MER
19 2004 Helm Cabernet Merlot CAB/MER
20 2004 Barton Estate Synergy Cabernets Merlot CAB/MER
21 2006 Stumpy Gully Vineyard Merlot/Cabernet MER/CAB
22 2006 Neveceral Petit Winery Cabernets/Merlot CAB/CAF/MER
23 2005 Jeir Creek Cabernet Merlot CAB/MER
24 2003 McWilliams Lillydale Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot EXH 2 CAB/MER EXH 2 Bronze
25 2005 Louee Wines Petit Verdot EXH 1 PV EXH 1
26 2006 Shaw Vineyard Estate Cabernet Merlot CAB/MER Bronze
27 2006 John Gehrig Wines Cabernet Merlot CAB/MER Bronze
28 2006 Lerida Estate Merlot Cabernet Franc MER/CAF
29 2006 Philip Shaw Wines No 17 Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon MER/CAF/CAB Bronze
 
 
Class: 26 Australian styles - Shiraz/Cabernet or Cabernet/Shiraz
Judge comments: Some wines lacking fruit to match the extraction level. Some wines also showing leafy greenness. We need to get the fruit ripe and balanced in the vineyard and then continue the balance in the winery.
 
 
1 2006 Yarrh Cabernet/Shiraz CAB/SHZ
2 2006 Winburndale Lost & Found Shiraz Cabernet SHZ/CAB
3 2002 McWilliams Brands Laira Eric's Blend Cabernet Shiraz EXH 2 CAB/SHZ EXH 2
4 2002 Blue Pyrenees Reserve Red CAB/SHZ/MER/CAF
5 2006 Shaw Vineyard Estate Shiraz Cabernet SHZ/CAB
6 2001 McWilliams Brands Laira Eric's Blend Cabernet Shiraz EXH 1 CAB/SHZ EXH 1 Bronze
7 2006 Elmswood Estate Fine Wines Cabernet Merlot CAB MER
8 2004 Blue Pyrenees Reserve Red EXH 2 CAB/SHZ/MER EXH 2
 
 
Class: 27 White sparkling wines - bottle fermented
Judge comments: Top two wines are very good examples of sparkling wines with nice cool climate fruit and good handling in the winery. Lowest pointed wines showing some winemaking faults
 
 
1 2004 Jansz Tasmania Vintage Cuvee CHA EXH 2 Gold
2 2001 Blue Pyrenees Midnight Cuvee EXH 2 CHA EXH 2 Bronze
3 2005 Bunnamagoo Estate Wines Pinot Noir/ Chardonnay CHA PN Bronze
4 2004 Centennial Vineyards Methode Champenoise CHA PN Bronze
5 2001 Jansz Tasmania Late Disgorged Vintage Cuvee CHA EXH 3
6 2004 Johnston Wines Christina Pinot Noir/Chardonnay (Failed to Arrive) PN
7 2005 Wild Dog WineryParnassos Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot CHA
8 2006 Boat O'Craigo Blanc de Blanc Chardonnay CHA
9 2005 Jansz Tasmania Vintage Rose PN EXH 1
10 2005 Cuttaway Hill Laurence Sparkling Chardonnay Pinor Noir CHA/PN Gold
11 2006 Brandy Creek Vintage Menage a Trois EXH 1 PN/CHA/PM EXH 1
12 2007 Logan Vintage M Cuvee CHA/PN/PM
13 2007 Brandy Creek Sparkling Pinot Gris EXH 2 PG EXH 2
14 2006 Gallagher Blanc de Blanc CHA
15 2001 Blue Pyrenees Brut Rose EXH 4 PN/CHA/PM EXH 4 Bronze
16 2004 Blue Pyrenees Vintage Brut EXH 3 CHA/PN/PM EXH 3
17 NV Blue Pyrenees Brut Non Vintage EXH 1 CHA/PN/PM EXH 1
18 2004 John Gehrig Wines Sparkling Chenin CHE
 
 
Class: 28 Red sparkling wines - bottle fermented
Judge comments: Lacking rich sweet fruit and far too much tannin is evident from primary ferment and poor management of secondary ferment leading to Brettanomyces characters.
 
 
1 2006 Koonaburra Red Sparkling MER
2 2004 Blue Pyrenees Sparkling Shiraz SHZ Bronze
3 2004 Lillico Wines Gippsland Sparkling Cabernet CAB
4 2005 Jeir Creek Sparkling Shiraz Viognier SHZ/VIO
5 2006 Gallagher Sparkling Shiraz SHZ
6 2006 John Gehrig Wines Sparkling Gamay GAM
 
 
Class: 29 Fortified wines
Judge comments: Cool climate fruit is unsuitable for fortified wines. Green characters and poor spirit are evident
 
 
1 2007 Treeton Estate Special Blend CAB
2 NV Jeir Creek Muscat MUS
3 2007 Why Worry Wines White Port TRA/RIE
4 2006 Prince of Orange The Surveyor's Nip CAB
 
Prince of Orange Wines
 
 
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