2011 Cherubino Porongurup Riesling
The classic, restrained lime blossom aromas put both variety and region in sharp focus. However, even though the nose is delicate and vibrant, it is, at the same time, comparatively shy. The palate is linear and austere, needing time to realize its full potential. ($40.00)
Cellar 3-5 years
Region: Great Southern, WA

2010 Oakridge 864 Yarra Valley Chardonnay
An impressively fresh, rich, complex chardonnay with prodigious length and powerful fruit drive. The palate is creamy and beautifully balanced by acidity and high quality oak. Worth every cent. ($72.00)
Cellar 3-5 years
Region: Yarra Valley, Vic

2011 Oakridge Limited Release Botrytis Riesling
This is a stunning wine, showing very fresh white peach/citrus aromas. But it’s on the palate that it excels. It’s clean, concentrated, and beautifully balanced in a German beerenauslese style. ($40.00/375ml)
Cellar 3-5 years
Region: Yarra Valley, Vic

2004 Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Hunter Semillon
Very restrained, and just beginning to emerge from its primary phase. The palate is long and satisfying, in the Classic Hunter style, finishing with excellent acidity. ($50.00)
Cellar 5-7 years
Region: Hunter Valley, NSW

2009 Curly Flat Pinot Noir
The nose shows rich raspberry fruit complemented by a hint of stems that add a touch of complexity. The palate has power but also finesse, finishing long, and balanced by firm, fine tannins. This pinot was made with a masterly touch. ($53.00)
Cellar 3-5 years
Region: Macedon Ranges, Vic

ADELAIDE HILLS TRIUMPHS
IN 2011 WINEWISE CHAMPIONSHIP

Two wines from the Adelaide Hills region won the top two categories of the coveted Winewise Championship 2011:

CHAMPION DRY WHITE: 2009 Penfolds Reserve Bin 09A Chardonnay

CHAMPION DRY RED: 2009 Shaw and Smith Shiraz

The Championship, now in its second year, brings together the top performing wines from Australia's national and regional wine shows (during the period February 2010 - January 2011) in a unique 'best of the best' competition.

For All The Details and Full List of Medallion Winners: Click Here

This year has attracted entries from many small wineries, unknown on the national stage, but who made their mark at regional shows. So how did they compare to the superstars from the larger vignerons? This is all disclosed in the April 2011 edition of Winewise Magazine containing full reviews of every wine entered in the Championship. Remember, as all entries had already won a Gold Medal and possibly a Trophy, the Championship amounts to a collection of the best wines Australia has to offer. Forget the endless lists of the top 2010 wines published elsewhere, this is the real thing! Subscribe Now!

ARTICLES

1. 2010 Winewise International Pinot Noir Tasting
2. Tyrrell's Vat 1 Hunter Semillon Vertical Tasting 1999 - 2008
3. Tyrrell's Vat 9 Hunter Shiraz Vertical Tasting 1998 - 2007
4. So You Want To Be A Wine Judge?
5. Marsala tasting at vinitaly

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USEFUL LINKS

Listed below are some links that we think you will find useful when discovering more about wines.

www.bobcampbell.co.nz
www.jancisrobinson.com
www.nzwine.com
www.wineanorak.com
www.wine-searcher.com
www.winespectator.com
www.winetitles.com.au
www.chrisshanahan.com.au
http://winecompanion.com.au

 

2011 WINEWISE SMALL VIGNERON AWARDS

Judging was held in Canberra on 14-16 July 2011 in what is Australia's premier competition for small winemakers, now in its 22nd year. The Awards give small vignerons the opportunity to receive an evaluation of their wines according to the highest show standards by a panel of highly respected judges.

James Halliday, Ian McKenzie, David Bicknell, Tim Knappstein and Andrew Spinaze each led a panel of three judges in this year's Awards, chaired by Winewise editor Lester Jesberg.

The Trophy for the Most Successful Exhibitor was awarded to: Sons Of Eden (Barossa, SA) with the following Gold Medal Winning Wines:

• 2009 Sons Of Eden Kennedy GSM
  
• 2009 Sons Of Eden Zephyrus Shiraz
• 2008 Sons Of Eden Remus Shiraz
• 2008 Sons Of Eden Romulus Shiraz

  Click here for the 2011 Results

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For some time subscribers have been contacting us, asking where they can obtain wines that we have rated highly. Many of those wines are not easily found on the shelves of retailers, and are often only available from the wineries in dozen lots. We understand the dilemma of wanting wine, but not wishing to commit to the purchase of a dozen on the basis of a review - even one of ours. 

So we have decided to market a tasting pack each issue through the long established Phillips Cellars in Shepparton, Victoria (among other things, alleviating the need for Winewise itself to obtain a liquor licence).

The idea is to give Winewise readers easy access to six Excellent Value wines every two months. This enables our readers not only to enjoy the wines, but to sample and decide whether or not to purchase more. 

Remember the wines are selected only from blind panel tastings conducted by Winewise. We advise Phillips Cellars of all the wines which are priced around $20.00 or under and which have rated Highly Recommended or higher (sometimes wines rated Recommended make the grade if they're particularly good value). Phillips Cellars then select six wines, contact the chosen wineries and nominate a price for the half-dozen. We then pass this onto to you. Check out the latest Half-Dozen Here

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