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<strong>2008</strong> Vintage Cellars National Wine Show <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
THE VINTAGE CELLARS<br />
NATIONAL WINE SHOW<br />
OF AUSTRALIA<br />
<strong>2008</strong><br />
Exhibition Park In Canberra<br />
10 to 21 November <strong>2008</strong><br />
Chairman:<br />
Deputy:<br />
Committee:<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Vintage Cellars National Wine Show <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
National Wine Show Committee<br />
Bill Moore<br />
Dr Brian Graetz<br />
Andrew Moore<br />
Maj Gen Robert Woollard AO Rtd<br />
John Payne<br />
Tim Kirk<br />
Trophy Presentation Dinner<br />
The Great Hall – Parliament House<br />
7.00pm Thursday<br />
20 November <strong>2008</strong><br />
in <strong>the</strong> presence <strong>of</strong><br />
Mark A Sullivan AO, BEC, FCPA, FAIM, MAICD<br />
Managing Director <strong>of</strong> ACTEW Corporation<br />
Exhibitors Tasting<br />
Exhibition Park In Canberra<br />
8.00am to 12.00 noon Friday<br />
21 November <strong>2008</strong><br />
Advisory Panel to <strong>the</strong><br />
National Wine Show Committee<br />
Brian Croser AO<br />
James Halliday<br />
John Hanley<br />
Tim James<br />
Ian McKenzie<br />
Dr Edgar Riek OAM<br />
Iain Riggs<br />
Patron: ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope MLA<br />
President: Rod A. Crompton<br />
Chief Executive Officer: Ge<strong>of</strong>f G. Cannock<br />
Please address all correspondence to:<br />
RNCAS<br />
PO Box 124<br />
MITCHELL ACT 2911<br />
Phone: (02) 6241 2478<br />
Fax: (02) 6241 1712<br />
Email: nat<strong>wine</strong><strong>show</strong>@rncas.org.au<br />
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National Wine Show Judges<br />
Chairman<br />
<strong>of</strong> Judges: Tom Carson Yabby Lake Vineyards<br />
Vintage Cellars Advertisement<br />
Judges: Stephen Brook Contributing Editor to Decanter<br />
Magazine, United Kingdom<br />
Kate Radburnd CJ Pask Winery, New Zealand<br />
David Bicknell<br />
Oakridge Wines<br />
Jim Chatto<br />
Pepper Tree Wines<br />
Ben Edwards<br />
The Wine Guide<br />
Travis Fuller<br />
McWilliam’s Wines<br />
Tim James<br />
Wirra Wirra Vineyards<br />
Lester Jesberg Winewise Magazine<br />
Tim Kirk Clonakilla Wines<br />
Ian McKenzie<br />
Consulting Oenologist<br />
Iain Riggs<br />
Brokenwood Wines<br />
Jeremy Stockman Vintage Cellars<br />
Associates: Chris Crawford Prince Hospitality Group<br />
Elizabeth Jackson First Creek Wines<br />
Sam Kurtz<br />
Orlando Wines<br />
Mark O’Callaghan Yarra Burn<br />
Debbie Pearce Journeyman Restaurant, Bowral<br />
Natalie Reymond Jacques Reymond Restaurant,<br />
Melbourne<br />
Matt Stafford<br />
Craggy Range Vineyards, New Zealand<br />
Tyson Stelzer<br />
Journalist, Wine Press, Brisbane<br />
Stewards: Neil Austin Brian Taylor<br />
John Baxter Dawn Buckmaster<br />
Leonie Crompton Alistair Grinbergs<br />
Brian Handreck David Metcalf<br />
Andrew Moore Michele Norris<br />
John Payne Deanna Riddell<br />
Glassware:<br />
Supplied by Riedel – Ambient Australia<br />
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Vintage Cellars Advertisement<br />
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TROPHIES<br />
The Royal National Capital Agricultural Society Trophy<br />
Best Dry White Table Wine - Commercial Classes<br />
Won By: Leasingham CL 39:12<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Bin 7 Clare Valley Riesling<br />
The A & G Industries Trophy<br />
Best Dry White Table Wine - Current Vintage (<strong>2008</strong>)<br />
Won By: Leasingham CL 39:12<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Bin 7 Clare Valley Riesling<br />
The Wine Society Trophy<br />
Best Dry White Table Wine – Riesling, Premium Classes<br />
Won By: Peter Lehmann Wines CL 16:2<br />
2002 Reserve Riesling<br />
The ACTEW Trophy<br />
Best Dry White Table Wine – Sauvignon blanc, Premium Classes<br />
Won By: Hunters Wines (NZ) Ltd CL 5:12<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc<br />
The MAXimus Solutions Australia Trophy<br />
Best Dry White Table Wine – Semillon, Premium Classes<br />
Won By: Tyrrell’s Vineyards CL 19:25<br />
2004 Belford Semillon<br />
The Oakton Trophy<br />
Best Dry White Table Wine – Chardonnay, Premium Classes<br />
Won By: Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd CL 17:16<br />
2007 Bin A Reserve Chardonnay<br />
The Royal National Capital Agricultural Society Trophy<br />
Best Sweet White Wine<br />
Won By: McWilliam’s Wines Pty Ltd CL 21:6<br />
2006 Limited Release Riverina Botrytis Semillon<br />
The Royal National Capital Agricultural Society Trophy<br />
Best Rosé<br />
Won By: Not Awarded<br />
The Kit Stevens Memorial Trophy (presented by Samuel Smith & Son)<br />
Best Bottle Fermented Sparkling White Wine<br />
Won By: Hardys CL 48:12<br />
2000 Sir James Tumbarumba Cuvee<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Vintage Cellars National Wine Show <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
The Pipwin Pty Ltd (The Keith Treadwell Trophy representing The Institut Oenologique de<br />
Champagne)<br />
Best Bottle Fermented Sparkling Red Wine<br />
Won By: Not Awarded<br />
The Yellow Edge Pty Ltd Trophy<br />
Best Dry Red Table Wine - Commercial Classes<br />
Won By: Goundrey CL 42:13<br />
2007 G Cabernet Tempranillo<br />
The Wine Ark Cellar Club Pty Ltd Trophy<br />
Best Dry Red Table Wine - 2007 Vintage<br />
Won By: Goundrey CL 42:13<br />
2007 G Cabernet Tempranillo<br />
The Riedel Trophy<br />
Best Dry Red Table Wine - Pinot noir, Premium Classes<br />
Won By: Villa Maria Estate CL 9:9<br />
2007 Cellar Selection Pinot Noir<br />
The KAZ Group Trophy<br />
Best Dry Red Table Wine – Shiraz, Premium Classes<br />
Won By: Mount Langi Ghiran Pty Ltd CL 27:52<br />
2005 Langi Shiraz<br />
The Canberra Times Trophy<br />
Best Dry Red Table Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon, Premium Classes<br />
Won By: Chateau Reynella CL 24:24<br />
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
The InterContinental Hotels Group Trophy<br />
Best Dry Red Table Wine – O<strong>the</strong>r Varieties and Blends, Premium Classes<br />
Won By: Wyndham Estate CL 29:6<br />
2005 George Wyndham Shiraz Grenache<br />
The Negociants Australia Trophy<br />
Best Table Wine - Museum Classes<br />
Won By: Oranje Tractor Wine CL 31:6<br />
2003 Albany Riesling<br />
The Exhibition Park Corporation Trophy<br />
Best Fortified Wine<br />
Won By: Morris Wines CL 57:1<br />
Old Premium Liqueur Tokay<br />
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The Corti Bro<strong>the</strong>rs Trophy<br />
The Semillon Trophy - 2006 and older <strong>vintage</strong>s<br />
Won By: Tyrrell’s Vineyards CL 36:11<br />
2004 Stevens Semillon<br />
The Royal National Capital Agricultural Society Trophy<br />
The Chardonnay Trophy - 2006 and older <strong>vintage</strong>s<br />
Won By: Brookland Valley CL 35:6<br />
2005 Margaret River Chardonnay<br />
The Diamant Hotel Trophy<br />
The Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy - 2006 and older <strong>vintage</strong>s<br />
Won By: Evans and Tate CL 38:14<br />
2005 The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
The Australian Wine Archives Trophy<br />
The Shiraz Trophy - 2006 and older <strong>vintage</strong>s<br />
Won By: Balthazar Barossa Pty Ltd CL 37:22<br />
2005 Barossa Valley Shiraz<br />
The J McCarthy & Co Pty Ltd Trophy<br />
Best Dry White Table Wine<br />
Won By: Peter Lehmann Wines CL 16:2<br />
2002 Reserve Riesling<br />
The Vintage Cellars Trophy<br />
Best White Table Wine<br />
Won By: Peter Lehmann Wines CL 16:2<br />
2002 Reserve Riesling<br />
The Vintage Cellars Trophy<br />
Best Dry Red Table Wine<br />
Won By: Chateau Reynella CL 24:24<br />
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
The Len Evans Memorial Trophy<br />
Supported by Vintage Cellars<br />
Best Table Wine <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Show<br />
Won By: Chateau Reynella CL 24:24<br />
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
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JUDGES AWARDS<br />
Gold Award: 55.5 Points and over<br />
Silver Award: 51 to 55 Points<br />
Bronze Award: 46.5 to 50.5 Points<br />
Table Wines: Classes 1 - 53 - (Commercially Bottled Wines Only)<br />
Non Sparkling Wines: Classes 1-47<br />
Sparkling Wines: Classes 48-53<br />
Fortified Wines: Classes 54-71<br />
Brandy: Classes 72-73<br />
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Premium Classes 1 - 30<br />
Class 1<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Dry White - Riesling<br />
1 Kirrihill Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Single Vineyard Series Watervale Riesling 45.0<br />
2 Pizzini Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Riesling Not Received<br />
3 De Bortoli Wines (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Gulf Station Yarra Valley Riesling 44.0<br />
4 The Yalumba Wine Company (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Pewsey Vale Vineyard Eden Valley Riesling 47.5 Bronze<br />
5 Plunkett Fowles<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Fowles Upton Run Riesling 47.5 Bronze<br />
6 Eden Springs Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> High Eden Riesling 48.0 Bronze<br />
7 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Gold Label Riesling 46.0<br />
8 Capel Vale<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Whispering Hill Riesling 52.5 Silver<br />
9 Cellarmaster Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Tollana Riesling 48.0 Bronze<br />
10 Grant Burge Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Thorn Eden Valley Riesling 43.5<br />
11 Tahbilk Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Riesling 51.0 Silver<br />
12 Thorn-Clarke Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sandpiper Riesling 48.5 Bronze<br />
13 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling 46.0<br />
14 Wirra Wirra Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Lost Watch Riesling 46.5 Bronze<br />
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15 Leo Buring (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Eden Valley Riesling 51.0 Silver<br />
16 The Yalumba Wine Company (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Heggies Vineyard Eden Valley Riesling 51.5 Silver<br />
17 De Bortoli Wines (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sacred Hill Riesling 43.5<br />
TOP 18 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Eden Valley Riesling 56.0 Gold<br />
19 Leo Buring (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Leonay DWL 17 High Eden Riesling 43.5<br />
20 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Cookoothama King Valley Riesling 45.5<br />
21 Leasingham<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Classic Clare Riesling 55.5 Gold<br />
22 Neagles Rock Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Clare Valley Riesling 51.0 Silver<br />
23 Sevenhill<br />
<strong>2008</strong> St Aloysius Riesling 47.5 Bronze<br />
24 Withdrawn<br />
25 Pikes Vintners Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Traditionale Riesling 55.5 Gold<br />
26 d'Arenberg<br />
<strong>2008</strong> The Dry Dam 45.0<br />
27 Shaw Vineyard Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Riesling 45.0<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Travis Fuller, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Three top <strong>wine</strong>s <strong>of</strong> different but valid styles. Quite a strong class with <strong>the</strong> usual range <strong>of</strong> qualities<br />
and styles. Disappointing to see so many dull plain <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
Class 2<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Dry White - Pinot gris<br />
1 De Bortoli Wines (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Gulf Station Yarra Valley Pinot Grigio 43.5<br />
2 The Yalumba Wine Company (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Y Series Pinot Grigio 45.0<br />
TOP 3 Piromit Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Pinot Grigio 55.5 Gold<br />
4 Pooles Rock Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Cockfighter's Ghost Victoria Pinot Gris 46.0<br />
5 Burnt Spur<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Martinborough Pinot Gris 46.5 Bronze<br />
6 Mount Riley Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Pinot Gris 45.0<br />
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7 Wi<strong>the</strong>r Hills Vineyard Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Wairau Valley Pinot Gris 43.5<br />
8 Totino Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 45.5<br />
9 Lawson's Dry Hills<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Mount Vernon Pinot Gris 47.0 Bronze<br />
10 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Barwang Tumbarumba Pinot Gris 53.5 Silver<br />
11 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> King Valley Pinot Grigio 41.0<br />
12 De Bortoli Wines (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Windy Peak Pinot Grigio 44.5<br />
13 Beelgara Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Winemakers Selection Pinot Grigio 46.5 Bronze<br />
14 Tempus Two<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Pewter Pinot Gris 48.5 Bronze<br />
15 The Yalumba Wine Company (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Oxford Landing Pinot Grigio 45.0<br />
16 Bay <strong>of</strong> Fires<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Pinot Gris 46.5 Bronze<br />
17 Redbank Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Pinot Grigio 45.0<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, Jim Chatto, Jeremy Stockman<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
One great example <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> variety - minerally with good length <strong>of</strong> flavour.<br />
Class 3<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Dry White - Chardonnay<br />
1 De Bortoli Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sacred Hill Chardonnay 45.0<br />
2 Cellarmaster Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Augustine 5 Barrels Chardonnay 48.0 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, Jim Chatto, Jeremy Stockman<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Too early!<br />
Class 4<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Dry White - Semillon<br />
1 Thomas Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Braemore Semillon 47.0 Bronze<br />
2 Withdrawn<br />
TOP 3 Tyrrell's Vineyards (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Belford Semillon 56.0 Gold<br />
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4 Pooles Rock Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Cockfighter's Ghost Hunter Valley Semillon 52.0 Silver<br />
5 Tyrrell's Vineyards (3)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Futures Semillon 52.0 Silver<br />
6 Withdrawn<br />
7 Cellarmaster Wines (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Margan Family Hunter Valley Semillon 42.0<br />
8 Brokenwood Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> ILR Semillon 51.0 Silver<br />
9 Tyrrell's Vineyards (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Vat 1 Semillon 55.5 Gold<br />
10 Withdrawn<br />
11 Cellarmaster Wines (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Pioneers Rest Norley Bank Semillon 45.5<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, Jim Chatto, Jeremy Stockman<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Strong class <strong>of</strong> young Semillons. Bright, fresh and great line.<br />
Class 5<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Dry White - Sauvignon blanc<br />
1 Terrace Heights Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 52.5 Silver<br />
2 Villa Maria Estate (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 51.0 Silver<br />
3 Burnt Spur<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 46.5 Bronze<br />
4 Wignalls Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Albany Sauvignon Blanc 43.0<br />
5 De Bortoli Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Gulf Station Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc 44.0<br />
6 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Hanwood Sauvignon Blanc 41.0<br />
7 Hunters Wines (NZ) Ltd (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Stoneburn Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 49.0 Bronze<br />
8 Martinborough Vineyard Limited<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sauvignon Blanc 44.5<br />
9 Roche Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Tallawanta Sauvignon Blanc 42.0<br />
10 Lawson's Dry Hills (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Mount Vernon Sauvignon Blanc 46.5 Bronze<br />
11 Westend Estate Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Richland Sauvignon Blanc 48.0 Bronze<br />
TOP 12 Hunters Wines (NZ) Ltd (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 56.0 Gold<br />
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13 Secret Stone<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 47.0 Bronze<br />
14 Jules Taylor Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 43.0<br />
15 Mount Riley Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 55.5 Gold<br />
16 Spring Creek Estate Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 43.5<br />
17 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> King Valley Sauvignon Blanc 48.0 Bronze<br />
18 Villa Maria Estate (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 43.0<br />
19 Wi<strong>the</strong>r Hills Vineyard Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc 48.0 Bronze<br />
20 Eradus Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sauvignon Blanc 46.5 Bronze<br />
21 Lawson's Dry Hills (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 43.0<br />
22 Wirra Wirra Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Hiding Champion Sauvignon Blanc 44.5<br />
23 Amberley<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 44.5<br />
24 Millbrook Winery<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sauvignon Blanc 43.0<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian Riggs, Lester Jesberg, Tim Kirk<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Overall a good class, fresh vibrant Sauvignon blanc. Two diverse golds. The top <strong>the</strong> expected<br />
style. The o<strong>the</strong>r a bit left <strong>of</strong> centre. Some phenolics and out <strong>of</strong> balance sugar.<br />
Class 6<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Dry White - Semillon Sauvignon blanc blends<br />
1 Wirra Wirra Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Scrubby Rise Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Viognier 43.5<br />
2 Cellarmaster Wines (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Vasarelli McLaren Vale Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 45.5<br />
3 Sandalford Wines (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 49.0 Bronze<br />
4 Watershed Premium Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Shades Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 45.5<br />
5 Chapman Grove Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 48.5 Bronze<br />
6 Cellarmaster Wines (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Rohrlach Family Reserve Barossa Semillon<br />
Sauvignon Blanc 44.5<br />
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7 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Catching Thieves 48.5 Bronze<br />
8 Flametree Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 48.0 Bronze<br />
9 Lenton Brae<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 44.5<br />
10 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Diamond Cellars Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 48.0 Bronze<br />
11 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Clancy's Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 45.0<br />
TOP 12 Sandalford Wines (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Margaret River Range Classic Dry White 55.5 Gold<br />
13 De Bortoli Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Montage Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 43.0<br />
14 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 43.0<br />
15 Flinders Bay (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Dunsborough Hills Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 47.0 Bronze<br />
16 Flinders Bay (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Karri Grove Estate Semillon Sauvignon 46.5 Bronze<br />
17 Millbrook Winery<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Barking Owl Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 46.5 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ben Edwards, Kate Radburnd, David Bicknell<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
An even class with one shining light. More a question <strong>of</strong> plain ra<strong>the</strong>r than faulty.<br />
Class 7<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Dry White - Wines ineligible for classes 1 to 6 inclusive.<br />
1 Trentham Estate Wines (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Albarino 46.0<br />
2 Houghton (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Moondah Brook Chenin Blanc 48.0 Bronze<br />
3 Hunters Wines (NZ) Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Gewurztraminer 43.0<br />
4 Taylors Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Gewurztraminer 43.5<br />
5 Angove Family Winemakers (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Butterfly Ridge Riesling Traminer 40.0<br />
6 De Bortoli Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Cosa Dolce Trebbiano Pinot Grigio 42.0<br />
7 Sandalford Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Estate Reserve Verdelho 42.0<br />
8 Houghton (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Moondah Brook Verdelho 46.5 Bronze<br />
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9 Angove Family Winemakers (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Long Row Verdelho 44.5<br />
10 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Hanwood Verdelho 46.5 Bronze<br />
11 Trentham Estate Wines (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> "la Famiglia" Vermentino 49.0 Bronze<br />
12 Terra Felix<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Viognier 41.0<br />
13 d'Arenberg<br />
<strong>2008</strong> The Money Spider Roussanne 51.0 Silver<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Travis Fuller, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Disappointing to see so many obviously sweet <strong>wine</strong>s in "dry" white class.<br />
Class 8<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Rosé - Not necessarily dry<br />
1 Angove Family Winemakers<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Nine Vines Rosé 48.5 Bronze<br />
2 De Bortoli Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sacred Hill Rosé 45.5<br />
3 Houghton<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Moondah Brook Cabernet Rosé 43.5<br />
4 Cellarmaster Wines (1)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Tolley Cellar Reserve Rosé 45.0<br />
5 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Y Series Sangiovese Rosé 51.0 Silver<br />
6 Trentham Estate Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> "la Famiglia" Sangiovese Rosé 44.0<br />
7 Beelgara Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Winemakers Selection Rosé 40.0<br />
8 Sandalford Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Margaret River Range Rosé 51.0 Silver<br />
9 Cumulus Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Rolling Pink 46.5 Bronze<br />
10 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Barossa Rosé 52.5 Silver<br />
11 Cellarmaster Wines (2)<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Black Wattle Limestone Coast Merlot Rosé 46.5 Bronze<br />
12 Zilzie Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Rosé 37.0<br />
13 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Dragon Rosé 44.5<br />
14 Withdrawn<br />
15 Watershed Premium Wines<br />
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<strong>2008</strong> Rosé 45.0<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, Jim Chatto, Jeremy Stockman<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Some green fruit <strong>wine</strong>s, but <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>s intentionally made as Rosé had better length. Some <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
unbalanced and too sweet.<br />
Class 9<br />
2007 Dry Red - Pinot noir<br />
1 Lillydale Estate<br />
2007 Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 42.5<br />
2 Withdrawn<br />
3 Pooles Rock Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Cockfighter's Ghost Premium Reserve<br />
Tasmania Pinot Noir 51.0 Silver<br />
4 Spring Creek Estate Ltd<br />
2007 Marlborough Pinot Noir 47.0 Bronze<br />
5 Hunters Wines (NZ) Ltd<br />
2007 Marlborough Pinot Noir 51.0 Silver<br />
6 Villa Maria Estate (3)<br />
2007 Reserve Pinot Noir 48.0 Bronze<br />
7 Wignalls Wines<br />
2007 Albany Pinot Noir 45.5<br />
8 Bay <strong>of</strong> Fires<br />
2007 Pinot Noir 44.5<br />
TOP 9 Villa Maria Estate (2)<br />
2007 Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 56.0 Gold<br />
10 Martinborough Vineyard Limited<br />
2007 Martinborough Terrace Pinot Noir 44.5<br />
11 Mount Riley Wines<br />
2007 Marlborough Nelson Pinot Noir 46.5 Bronze<br />
12 Lawson's Dry Hills<br />
2007 Marlborough Pinot Noir 55.5 Gold<br />
13 Wi<strong>the</strong>r Hills Vineyard Ltd<br />
2007 Marlborough Pinot Noir Not Received<br />
14 Villa Maria Estate (1)<br />
2007 Private Bin Pinot Noir 49.5 Bronze<br />
15 Wyndham Estate<br />
2007 Bin 333 Pinot Noir 40.0<br />
16 Richmond Grove Wines<br />
2007 Limited Release Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 42.5<br />
17 Starvedog Lane<br />
2007 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 42.5<br />
18 Paringa Estate<br />
2007 Estate Pinot Noir 55.5 Gold<br />
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Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Travis Fuller, Stephen Brook<br />
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Judges Comments:<br />
Quite a strong class, <strong>show</strong>ing an array <strong>of</strong> styles, with varying levels <strong>of</strong> oak influence. The best<br />
maintained vibrancy and purity enhanced by <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>maker's deft touch.<br />
Class 10<br />
2007 Dry Red - Merlot<br />
1 Evans and Tate<br />
2007 Margaret River Merlot 48.0 Bronze<br />
2 Cellarmaster Wines<br />
2007 Rohrlach Family Barossa Merlot 45.0<br />
3 Bird in Hand Winery<br />
2007 Merlot 44.5<br />
4 Thorn-Clarke Wines<br />
2007 Sandpiper Merlot 47.0 Bronze<br />
5 Lindemans Wines<br />
2007 Bin 40 Merlot 45.0<br />
6 Cumulus Wines<br />
2007 Climbing Merlot 44.5<br />
7 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Hanwood Merlot 46.5 Bronze<br />
8 Zilzie Wines<br />
2007 Merlot 45.0<br />
9 Flametree Wines<br />
2007 Margaret River Merlot 46.5 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Travis Fuller, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
The usual mish mash <strong>of</strong> ordinary <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
Class 11<br />
2007 Dry Red - Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
1 Cumulus Wines<br />
2007 Climbing Cabernet Sauvignon 47.0 Bronze<br />
2 Hardys<br />
2007 HRB Cabernet Sauvignon 49.5 Bronze<br />
3 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Hanwood Cabernet Sauvignon 47.5 Bronze<br />
4 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 45.5<br />
5 Lindemans Wines<br />
2007 Bin 45 Cabernet Sauvignon 46.5 Bronze<br />
6 Zilzie Wines<br />
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon 45.5<br />
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7 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Dragon Cabernet Sauvignon 45.0<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Iain Riggs, Lester Jesberg, Tim Kirk<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Not a cabernet year!<br />
Class 12<br />
2007 Dry Red - Shiraz<br />
1 Cellarmaster Wines (2)<br />
2007 Rothbury Estate White Label Hunter Valley Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
2 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2007 McLaren Parish Shiraz 49.0 Bronze<br />
3 Evans and Tate<br />
2007 The Reserve Shiraz 48.0 Bronze<br />
4 Serafino Wines (2)<br />
2007 Sharktooth McLaren Vale Shiraz 51.5 Silver<br />
5 Taylors Wines<br />
2007 Shiraz 45.0<br />
6 Capel Vale (1)<br />
2007 Whispering Hill Shiraz 44.5<br />
7 Thorn-Clarke Wines<br />
2007 Sandpiper Shiraz 44.5<br />
8 Serafino Wines (1)<br />
2007 McLaren Vale Shiraz 50.0 Bronze<br />
9 Lindemans Wines (2)<br />
2007 Bin 50 Shiraz 45.5<br />
10 Cellarmaster Wines (1)<br />
2007 Vasarelli Family Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
11 Hardys<br />
2007 HRB Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
12 Cellarmaster Wines (3)<br />
2007 Black Wattle Mt Benson Shiraz 49.5 Bronze<br />
13 Bird in Hand Winery (2)<br />
2007 Two in <strong>the</strong> Bush Shiraz 53.5 Silver<br />
14 Capel Vale (2)<br />
2007 Regional Series Shiraz 45.0<br />
15 Leconfield Wines<br />
2007 Richard Hamilton Gumprs Shiraz 45.0<br />
16 Cumulus Wines<br />
2007 Climbing Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
TOP 17 Lenton Brae<br />
2007 Shiraz 55.5 Gold<br />
18 Lindemans Wines (1)<br />
2007 Bin 0703 Hunter Valley Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
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19 Westend Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Richland Shiraz 47.0 Bronze<br />
20 Ferngrove Vineyards Estate<br />
2007 Dragon Shiraz 47.0 Bronze<br />
21 Thorn-Clarke Wines<br />
2007 Shotfire Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
22 Pooles Rock Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Pooles Rock Hunter Valley Shiraz 44.0<br />
23 De Bortoli Wines<br />
2007 Hunter Valley Will's Hill Shiraz 43.0<br />
24 Leasingham<br />
2007 Classic Clare Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
25 Bird in Hand Winery (1)<br />
2007 Mt L<strong>of</strong>ty Ranges Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
26 Mount Langi Ghiran Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Langi Grampians Shiraz 48.0 Bronze<br />
27 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Dragon Shiraz 46.0<br />
28 Galli Estate (1)<br />
2007 Galli Estate "artigiano" Sunbury Shiraz 44.5<br />
29 Flametree Wines<br />
2007 Frankland River Shiraz 45.5<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Travis Fuller, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
A solid class <strong>of</strong> very appealing well made <strong>wine</strong>s which just lacked <strong>the</strong> extra intensity and class for<br />
higher awards. Pleasing to see an almost total lack <strong>of</strong> poorly made <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
Class 13<br />
2007 Dry Red - Shiraz Viognier. Must have a minimum <strong>of</strong> 1% Viognier<br />
1 Angove Family Winemakers<br />
2007 Nine Vines Shiraz Viognier 49.5 Bronze<br />
2 Withdrawn<br />
3 Starvedog Lane<br />
2007 Shiraz Viognier 49.0 Bronze<br />
4 Zilzie Wines<br />
2007 Shiraz Viognier 47.0 Bronze<br />
TOP 5 Millbrook Winery<br />
2007 Barking Owl Shiraz Viogner 55.5 Gold<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ben Edwards, Tim Kirk, Jim Chatto<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
A surprisingly small class, but <strong>the</strong> best example <strong>show</strong>ed great intensity and purity <strong>of</strong> aroma and<br />
flavour.<br />
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Class 14<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Vintage Cellars National Wine Show <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
2007 Dry Red - Grenache or Mourvedre or blends <strong>the</strong>re<strong>of</strong> with or without<br />
Shiraz; not less than 30% <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong> shall comprise ei<strong>the</strong>r Grenache<br />
or Mourvedre.<br />
1 d'Arenberg (1)<br />
2007 The Twenty Eight Road Mourvedre 42.5<br />
2 Neagles Rock Vineyards<br />
2007 Misery Grenache Shiraz 48.5 Bronze<br />
3 d'Arenberg (2)<br />
2007 The Ironstone Pressings GSM 51.0 Silver<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, Jim Chatto, Jeremy Stockman<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Not much here to indicate any progress in this class.<br />
Class 15<br />
2007 Dry Red - Wines ineligible for classes 9 to 14 inclusive.<br />
1 Westend Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Richland Cabernet Merlot 42.5<br />
2 Lenton Brae<br />
2007 Cabernet Merlot 47.5 Bronze<br />
3 Taylors Wines<br />
2007 Promised Land Cabernet Merlot 44.5<br />
4 Cellarmaster Wines (2)<br />
2007 Stonyfell Bin 62 Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
Shiraz Malbec 44.0<br />
5 Wirra Wirra Vineyards (2)<br />
2007 Church Block Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 45.0<br />
6 Flametree Wines<br />
2007 Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 55.5 Gold<br />
7 Cassegrain Wines<br />
2007 Edition Noir Chambourcin 44.5<br />
8 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Manuka Grove Durif 46.5 Bronze<br />
9 De Bortoli Wines<br />
2007 dB Selection Petite Sirah 51.0 Silver<br />
10 Tintara (1)<br />
2007 Reserve Grenache 44.0<br />
11 St Hallett Wines<br />
2007 GST Blend 41.5<br />
12 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Diamond Label Sangiovese 49.0 Bronze<br />
13 Richmond Grove Wines<br />
2007 Limited Release Mt L<strong>of</strong>ty Ranges Sangiovese 44.0<br />
14 Tintara (2)<br />
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2007 McLaren Vale Sangiovese 43.0<br />
15 Jacob's Creek Wines<br />
2007 Three Vines Shiraz Cabernet Tempranillo 43.0<br />
16 Cellarmaster Wines (1)<br />
2007 Tolley Cellar Reserve Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 43.5<br />
17 Lindemans Wines<br />
2007 Bin 55 Shiraz Cabernet 42.5<br />
18 Wirra Wirra Vineyards (1)<br />
2007 Scrubby Rise Shiraz Cabernet Petit Verdot 51.0 Silver<br />
19 Tempus Two<br />
2007 Copper Tempranillo 44.0<br />
20 Angove Family Winemakers<br />
2007 Nine Vines Tempranillo Shiraz 47.0 Bronze<br />
TOP 21 Starvedog Lane<br />
2007 Ibrido 56.0 Gold<br />
22 Withdrawn<br />
23 Withdrawn<br />
24 Wyndham Estate<br />
2007 George Wyndham Shiraz Tempranillo 44.5<br />
25 Amberley<br />
2007 Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 49.0 Bronze<br />
26 Banrock Station<br />
2007 Tempranillo 44.0<br />
27 Serafino Wines<br />
2007 Tempranillo 42.5<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Iain Riggs, Lester Jesberg, Tim Kirk<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
What an interesting class! Very good top <strong>wine</strong>s and includes <strong>wine</strong> 21 as top gold - a new direction?<br />
Class 16<br />
2007 and Older Dry White - Riesling<br />
1 Capel Vale<br />
2007 Whispering Hill Riesling 47.5 Bronze<br />
TOP 2 Peter Lehmann Wines (1)<br />
2002 Reserve Riesling 56.0 Gold<br />
3 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Eden Valley Riesling 51.5 Silver<br />
4 Leasingham (1)<br />
2005 Classic Clare Riesling 55.5 Gold<br />
5 St Hallett Wines<br />
2005 Eden Valley Riesling 51.0 Silver<br />
6 The Yalumba Wine Company (3)<br />
2003 Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 52.0 Silver<br />
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7 Plunkett Fowles<br />
2007 Strathbogie Ranges Riesling 48.5 Bronze<br />
8 Jacob's Creek Wines<br />
2007 Steingarten Riesling 45.5<br />
9 Peter Lehmann Wines (2)<br />
2004 Wigan Eden Valley Riesling 55.5 Gold<br />
10 Orlando Wines<br />
2007 St Helga Eden Valley Riesling 47.0 Bronze<br />
11 Leasingham (2)<br />
2007 Bin 7 Clare Valley Riesling 45.5<br />
12 Richmond Grove Wines<br />
2007 Limited Release Watervale Riesling 45.5<br />
13 The Yalumba Wine Company (1)<br />
2005 Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 48.0 Bronze<br />
14 Hunters Wines (NZ) Ltd<br />
2007 Marlborough Riesling 49.5 Bronze<br />
15 Mud House<br />
2007 Waipara Riesling 49.5 Bronze<br />
16 Hardys<br />
2007 Nottage Hill Riesling 48.0 Bronze<br />
17 Palliser Estate Wines<br />
2007 Martinborough Riesling 45.0<br />
18 Eden Springs Pty Ltd<br />
2007 High Eden Riesling 44.5<br />
19 Delatite Winery<br />
2006 Riesling 52.5 Silver<br />
20 The Yalumba Wine Company (2)<br />
2004 Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 48.0 Bronze<br />
21 Taylors Wines<br />
2007 St Andrews Riesling 48.0 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ben Edwards, Kate Radburnd, David Bicknell<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
A strong class with <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong>s ageing gracefully <strong>show</strong>ing <strong>the</strong> best. Some good young <strong>wine</strong>s here<br />
that need time to <strong>show</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir full potential.<br />
Class 17<br />
2007 Dry White - Chardonnay<br />
1 Hunters Wines (NZ) Ltd<br />
2007 Marlborough Chardonnay 51.0 Silver<br />
2 Beelgara Estate<br />
2007 Regional Reserve Yarra Valley Chardonnay 45.5<br />
3 Tyrrell's Vineyards<br />
2007 Belford Chardonnay 55.5 Gold<br />
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4 Coldstream Hills (2)<br />
2007 Yarra Valley Chardonnay 43.0<br />
5 Tempus Two<br />
2007 Copper Wide Chardonnay 44.0<br />
6 B Seppelt & Son<br />
2007 Jaluka Chardonnay 49.5 Bronze<br />
7 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2007 Gold Label Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 52.0 Silver<br />
8 Stonehaven<br />
2007 Stepping Stone Padthaway Wrattonbully Chardonnay 45.5<br />
9 Hardys<br />
2007 Eileen Hardy Chardonnay 51.0 Silver<br />
10 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2007 Thomas Hyland Chardonnay 45.5<br />
11 St Huberts<br />
2007 Yarra Valley Chardonnay 45.5<br />
12 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
2007 Eden Valley Wild Ferment Chardonnay 48.0 Bronze<br />
13 Lenton Brae<br />
2007 Chardonnay 43.0<br />
14 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2007 Yellow Label Chardonnay 44.0<br />
15 Hungerford Hill<br />
2007 Tumbarumba Chardonnay 51.0 Silver<br />
TOP 16 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2007 Reserve Bin A Chardonnay 56.0 Gold<br />
17 Coldstream Hills (1)<br />
2007 Yarra Valley Reserve Chardonnay 45.5<br />
18 Withdrawn<br />
19 Mud House<br />
2007 Hay Maker Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 46.5 Bronze<br />
20 Wi<strong>the</strong>r Hills Vineyard Ltd<br />
2007 Wairau Valley Chardonnay 43.0<br />
21 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Hanwood Crisp Chardonnay 45.5<br />
22 Devil's Lair<br />
2007 Margaret River Chardonnay 48.0 Bronze<br />
23 Thorn-Clarke Wines<br />
2007 Shotfire Chardonnay 48.5 Bronze<br />
24 d'Arenberg<br />
2007 The Lucky Lizard Chardonnay 43.5<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ben Edwards, Kate Radburnd, David Bicknell<br />
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Judges Comments:<br />
Surprisingly few medals given <strong>the</strong> prerequisites. Still, plenty <strong>of</strong> different styles, ranging from fine<br />
and minerally to flamboyant and complex. An interesting class.<br />
Class 18<br />
2006 and Older Dry White - Chardonnay<br />
1 Lenton Brae<br />
2006 Chardonnay 51.0 Silver<br />
2 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2005 White Label Chardonnay 55.5 Gold<br />
3 Hardys<br />
2006 Eileen Hardy Chardonnay 49.0 Bronze<br />
4 Withdrawn<br />
5 Devil's Lair<br />
2006 Margaret River Chardonnay 47.0 Bronze<br />
6 Orlando Wines<br />
2006 St Hilary Padthaway Chardonnay 49.0 Bronze<br />
7 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2006 Barwang Tumbarumba Chardonnay 51.0 Silver<br />
8 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2004 White Label Chardonnay 51.0 Silver<br />
9 Withdrawn<br />
10 Evans and Tate<br />
2006 X & Y Margaret River Chardonnay 49.5 Bronze<br />
TOP 11 B Seppelt & Son<br />
2006 Jaluka Chardonnay 56.0 Gold<br />
12 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2006 Chardonnay 50.0 Bronze<br />
13 G. Gramp & Sons<br />
2006 Chardonnay 45.5<br />
14 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2005 Chardonnay 45.5<br />
15 Jacob's Creek Wines<br />
2005 Reeves Point Chardonnay 49.0 Bronze<br />
16 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2006 Barwang Reserve Chardonnay 51.5 Silver<br />
17 Westend Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2006 3 Bridges Chardonnay 46.0<br />
18 Brown Bro<strong>the</strong>rs Milawa Vineyard Pty/Ltd<br />
2005 Limited Release King Valley Chardonnay 47.0 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, David Bicknell, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
A class <strong>of</strong> good Chardonnays with two highlights.<br />
Class 19<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Vintage Cellars National Wine Show <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
2007 and Older Dry White - Semillon<br />
1 Tyrrell's Vineyards (8)<br />
2005 Vat 1 Semillon 55.5 Gold<br />
2 De Bortoli Wines (2)<br />
2005 Hunter Valley Murphy's Vineyard Semillon 44.0<br />
3 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
2004 Margaret Semillon 48.5 Bronze<br />
4 Tyrrell's Vineyards (6)<br />
2006 HVD Semillon 51.0 Silver<br />
5 De Bortoli Wines (1)<br />
2005 Hunter Valley Semillon 44.5<br />
6 Tyrrell's Vineyards (2)<br />
2004 Vat 1 Semillon 52.0 Silver<br />
7 Mount Pleasant (2)<br />
2007 Lovedale Semillon 47.0 Bronze<br />
8 Tempus Two<br />
2007 Copper Zenith Semillon 52.0 Silver<br />
9 Tyrrell's Vineyards (1)<br />
2006 Vat 1 Semillon 53.0 Silver<br />
10 Mount Pleasant (3)<br />
2005 Elizabeth Semillon 45.0<br />
11 Tyrrell's Vineyards (3)<br />
2003 Vat 1 Semillon 51.0 Silver<br />
12 De Bortoli Wines (3)<br />
2007 Hunter Valley Murphy's Vineyard Semillon 45.5<br />
13 Thomas Wines<br />
2007 Semillon 53.5 Silver<br />
14 Mount Pleasant (5)<br />
2007 Elizabeth Semillon 49.0 Bronze<br />
15 Brokenwood Wines (3)<br />
2004 Oakey Creek Semillon 47.0 Bronze<br />
16 Mount Pleasant (6)<br />
2007 Phil Ryan Semillon 47.5 Bronze<br />
17 Brokenwood Wines (1)<br />
2007 Oakey Creek Semillon 48.5 Bronze<br />
18 Tyrrell's Vineyards (7)<br />
2005 Stevens Semillon 56.0 Gold<br />
19 Brokenwood Wines (2)<br />
2007 Stanleigh Park Semillon 45.5<br />
20 Mount Pleasant (4)<br />
2006 Elizabeth Semillon 43.5<br />
21 Tyrrell's Vineyards (4)<br />
2005 Belford Semillon 55.5 Gold<br />
22 Vasse Felix<br />
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2007 Semillon 44.0<br />
23 Mount Pleasant (1)<br />
2002 Lovedale Semillon 41.5<br />
24 Cellarmaster Wines (1)<br />
2007 Rothbury Winemakers Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 43.0<br />
TOP 25 Tyrrell's Vineyards (5)<br />
2004 Belford Semillon 56.5 Gold<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Iain Riggs, Lester Jesberg, Tim Kirk<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Superb class. Some younger <strong>wine</strong>s (07s) a bit advanced - that is a top drink now. O<strong>the</strong>rs have a<br />
big and long future.<br />
Class 20<br />
2007 and Older Dry White - Wines ineligible for classes 16 to 19 inclusive.<br />
1 Houghton (1)<br />
2004 Museum Release White Classic 48.0 Bronze<br />
2 Houghton (2)<br />
2002 Museum Release White Classic 47.0 Bronze<br />
3 Lawson's Dry Hills<br />
2007 Marlborough Gewurztraminer 45.0<br />
4 Tahbilk Pty Ltd (6)<br />
2003 Marsanne 51.0 Silver<br />
5 Tahbilk Pty Ltd (5)<br />
2004 Marsanne 42.5<br />
6 Tahbilk Pty Ltd (4)<br />
2005 Marsanne 49.0 Bronze<br />
7 Tahbilk Pty Ltd (3)<br />
2006 Marsanne 45.0<br />
8 Tahbilk Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2007 Marsanne 42.5<br />
9 Richmond Grove Wines<br />
2007 Limited Release Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 45.5<br />
10 Palliser Estate Wines<br />
2007 Martinborough Pinot Gris 44.0<br />
11 Casella Wines (1)<br />
2007 Yendah Mornington Peninsula Pinot Grigio 44.0<br />
12 Nautilus Estate<br />
2007 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 42.0<br />
13 Auntsfield Estate<br />
2007 Long Cow Sauvignon Blanc 39.5<br />
14 Mud House<br />
2007 Dusky Sounds Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 45.0<br />
15 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Barwang Tumbarumba Sauvignon Blanc 45.0<br />
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16 Hunters Wines (NZ) Ltd<br />
2007 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 49.0 Bronze<br />
17 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Show Reserve Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 51.0 Silver<br />
18 Evans and Tate<br />
2007 Margaret River Classic White 47.0 Bronze<br />
19 Trentham Estate Wines<br />
2006 Estate Viognier 42.0<br />
20 Hugh Hamilton Wines<br />
2007 The Loose Cannon Viognier 46.5 Bronze<br />
21 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
2007 Eden Valley Viognier 51.5 Silver<br />
22 Casella Wines (2)<br />
2007 Yendah Padthaway Viognier 43.5<br />
23 Tahbilk Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2007 Viognier 44.0<br />
24 Capel Vale<br />
2007 Cellar Exclusive Geographe Viognier 39.0<br />
25 Berton Vineyards<br />
2007 The White Viognier 41.0<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Iain Riggs, Stephen Brook, Jeremy Stockman<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Majority are 07s and a tough year for <strong>wine</strong>makers. Public get some full flavoured <strong>wine</strong>s but<br />
commercial success doesn't relate to <strong>wine</strong> <strong>show</strong> success.<br />
Class 21<br />
2007 and Older White - Sweet<br />
1 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
2007 Heggies Vineyard Botrytis Riesling 49.0 Bronze<br />
2 Brown Bro<strong>the</strong>rs Milawa Vineyard Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Patricia Noble Riesling 51.5 Silver<br />
3 Lillypilly<br />
2002 Noble Blend 47.5 Bronze<br />
4 Tempus Two<br />
2005 Pewter Botrytis Semillon 44.5<br />
5 G. Gramp & Sons<br />
2006 Botrytis Semillon 47.0 Bronze<br />
TOP 6 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Limited Release Riverina Botrytis Semillon 56.0 Gold<br />
7 Bimbadgen Estate<br />
2006 Myall Road Botrytis Semillon 46.5 Bronze<br />
8 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2006 KLN Botrytis Semillon 47.0 Bronze<br />
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9 De Bortoli Wines<br />
2006 Noble One 55.5 Gold<br />
10 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2006 Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 44.0<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, Jim Chatto, Jeremy Stockman<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
A very strong class. The top <strong>wine</strong>s were great examples <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> style. 80% strike rate here.<br />
Class 22<br />
2006 and Older Dry Red - Pinot noir<br />
1 Villa Maria Estate<br />
2006 Reserve Pinot Noir 55.5 Gold<br />
TOP 2 Portsea Estate<br />
2006 Pinot Noir 56.0 Gold<br />
3 Palliser Estate Wines<br />
2006 Martinborough Pinot Noir 48.5 Bronze<br />
4 Wi<strong>the</strong>r Hills Vineyard Ltd<br />
2006 Marlborough Pinot Noir 41.0<br />
5 Eldridge Estate <strong>of</strong> Red Hill<br />
2006 Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 48.0 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Lester Jesberg, David Bicknell<br />
Class 23<br />
2006 and Older Dry Red - Merlot<br />
1 Blue Pyrenees Estate<br />
2006 Merlot 48.5 Bronze<br />
2 Evans and Tate<br />
2005 Margaret River Merlot Not Received<br />
3 Thorn-Clarke Wines<br />
2006 Sandpiper Merlot 45.5<br />
4 Victorian Alps Winery<br />
2006 Tobacco Road Merlot 44.0<br />
5 Hugh Hamilton Wines<br />
2006 The Ratbag Merlot 47.5 Bronze<br />
6 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
2006 Smith & Hooper Wrattonbully Merlot 48.0 Bronze<br />
7 Jacob's Creek Wines (2)<br />
2004 Reserve Merlot 40.0<br />
8 Bird in Hand Winery<br />
2006 Mt L<strong>of</strong>ty Ranges Merlot 50.0 Bronze<br />
9 Trentham Estate Wines<br />
2006 Estate Merlot 44.5<br />
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10 Jacob's Creek Wines (1)<br />
2005 Reserve Merlot 44.0<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Lester Jesberg, David Bicknell<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Disappointing. Lack <strong>of</strong> varietal definition and poor oak handling <strong>the</strong> main problems.<br />
Class 24<br />
2006 Dry Red - Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
1 Cellarmaster Wines (2)<br />
2006 Dorrien Estate Bin 1 Barossa Valley<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon 48.5 Bronze<br />
2 Casella Wines<br />
2006 Yellow Tail The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 47.5 Bronze<br />
3 Woodstock Wines<br />
2006 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 49.0 Bronze<br />
4 Leasingham (2)<br />
2006 Bin 56 Cabernet Malbec 48.5 Bronze<br />
5 Mildara Wines<br />
2006 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 45.5<br />
6 Lindemans Wines<br />
2006 St George Cabernet Sauvignon 48.5 Bronze<br />
7 Grant Burge Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Shadrach 52.0 Silver<br />
8 Cellarmaster Wines (3)<br />
2006 Tolley Elite Cabernet Sauvignon 48.5 Bronze<br />
9 Leasingham (1)<br />
2006 Classic Clare Cabernet 46.5 Bronze<br />
10 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Barwang Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 51.0 Silver<br />
11 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 48.5 Bronze<br />
12 Wynns Coonawarra Estate (1)<br />
2006 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 50.0 Bronze<br />
13 Penley Estate<br />
2006 Phoenix Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 49.5 Bronze<br />
14 St Huberts<br />
2006 Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 55.5 Gold<br />
15 Warburn Estate<br />
2006 Stephendale Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 51.0 Silver<br />
16 Wirra Wirra Vineyards<br />
2006 Angelus Cabernet Sauvignon 50.0 Bronze<br />
17 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Show Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 46.0<br />
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18 Cellarmaster Wines (1)<br />
2006 Dorrien Estate The Growers Barossa Valley<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon 47.0 Bronze<br />
19 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
2006 The Menzies 52.0 Silver<br />
20 Coldstream Hills<br />
2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 47.5 Bronze<br />
21 Cheviot Bridge<br />
2006 Yea Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 45.0<br />
22 Wynns Coonawarra Estate (2)<br />
2006 Alex 88 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 46.5 Bronze<br />
23 Salena Estate Wines<br />
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 44.5<br />
TOP 24 Chateau Reynella<br />
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 56.0 Gold<br />
25 Hardys<br />
2006 Oomoo Coonawarra Cabernet 44.5<br />
26 Neagles Rock Vineyards<br />
2006 Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 49.0 Bronze<br />
27 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Dragon Cabernet Merlot 51.0 Silver<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, David Bicknell, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
A very strong class <strong>of</strong> Cabernets. Excellent quality<br />
Class 25<br />
2005 and Older Dry Red - Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
1 Brookland Valley (1)<br />
2004 Cabernet Merlot 55.5 Gold<br />
2 Brand's Laira<br />
2005 Blockers Cabernet Sauvignon 47.5 Bronze<br />
3 The Yalumba Wine Company (1)<br />
2005 Mawson's Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 45.5<br />
4 Lindemans Wines<br />
2005 St George Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 45.0<br />
5 Chateau Reynella<br />
2005 Basket Pressed Cabernet Sauvignon 49.0 Bronze<br />
6 Houghton (3)<br />
2004 Jack Mann Cabernet Sauvignon 46.5 Bronze<br />
7 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Barwang Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 45.5<br />
8 Sandalford Wines (1)<br />
2005 Estate Reserve Cabernet 45.5<br />
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9 Leasingham (1)<br />
2005 Classic Clare Cabernet 55.5 Gold<br />
10 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2005 Show Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 43.5<br />
11 Leasingham (2)<br />
2005 Bin 56 Cabernet Malbec 51.0 Silver<br />
12 Houghton (2)<br />
2005 Wisdom Cabernet Sauvignon 39.0<br />
13 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler<br />
2004 Copper Trail Cabernet Sauvignon 44.5<br />
14 Brown Bro<strong>the</strong>rs Milawa Vineyard Pty/Ltd (1)<br />
2004 Patricia Cabernet Sauvignon 46.5 Bronze<br />
15 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2005 Diamond Label Cabernet Sauvignon 45.5<br />
16 Houghton (4)<br />
2003 Jack Mann Cabernet Sauvignon 43.0<br />
TOP 17 Amberley<br />
2005 First Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 56.0 Gold<br />
18 Taltarni Vineyards<br />
2005 Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon 40.0<br />
19 Brookland Valley (3)<br />
2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 45.0<br />
20 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
2004 Mentor 45.5<br />
21 Redman Wines<br />
2005 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 48.0 Bronze<br />
22 Jacob's Creek Wines<br />
2005 St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon 51.0 Silver<br />
23 Sandalford Wines (2)<br />
2005 Prendiville Reserve 55.5 Gold<br />
24 Forester Estate<br />
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon 43.0<br />
25 Brookland Valley (2)<br />
2003 Cabernet Merlot 42.0<br />
26 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Alcira Vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 46.0<br />
27 Vasse Felix<br />
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon 42.0<br />
28 Taylors Wines<br />
2005 Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 49.5 Bronze<br />
29 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 48.5 Bronze<br />
30 Cellarmaster Wines<br />
2005 Dorrien Estate Bin1 Barossa Valley<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon 48.5 Bronze<br />
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31 Ge<strong>of</strong>f Merrill Wines<br />
2003 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 48.5 Bronze<br />
32 Mildara Wines<br />
2004 Rothwell Cabernet Sauvignon 47.0 Bronze<br />
33 The Yalumba Wine Company (2)<br />
2005 The Menzies 51.5 Silver<br />
34 Houghton (1)<br />
2005 Gladstones Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 50.0 Bronze<br />
35 Saltram Wine Estate<br />
2005 Mamre Brook Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 48.0 Bronze<br />
36 d'Arenberg<br />
2005 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 42.0<br />
37 Brown Bro<strong>the</strong>rs Milawa Vineyard Pty/Ltd (2)<br />
2005 Patricia Cabernet Sauvignon 48.5 Bronze<br />
38 Hardys (3)<br />
2004 Thomas Hardy Cabernet 55.5 Gold<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Kate Radburnd, Tim Kirk<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Very strong class as one would expect. Some excellent varietal fruit balanced and complemented<br />
with very good oak handling. Some <strong>wine</strong>s ra<strong>the</strong>r premature.<br />
Class 26<br />
2006 Dry Red - Shiraz<br />
1 G. Gramp & Sons<br />
2006 Shiraz 47.0 Bronze<br />
TOP 2 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Dragon Shiraz 56.0 Gold<br />
3 B Seppelt & Son<br />
2006 Benno Bendigo Shiraz 51.5 Silver<br />
4 Warburn Estate<br />
2006 Stephendale Barossa Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
5 Grant Burge Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2006 Miamba Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
6 Leasingham<br />
2006 Classic Clare Shiraz 49.5 Bronze<br />
7 De Bortoli Wines<br />
2006 Deen de Bortoli Vat 8 Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
8 Tintara<br />
2006 Upper Tintara Shiraz 45.5<br />
9 Westend Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2006 3 Bridges Shiraz 49.0 Bronze<br />
10 Chateau Reynella<br />
2006 Basket Pressed MacLaren Vale Shiraz 48.0 Bronze<br />
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11 Peter Lehmann Wines (2)<br />
2006 Eight Songs Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
12 Cellarmaster Wines (5)<br />
2006 Krondorf Symmetry 51.0 Silver<br />
13 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2006 Gold Label Barossa Shiraz 48.0 Bronze<br />
14 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
2006 The Octavius 48.0 Bronze<br />
15 Balthazar Barossa Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Barossa Valley Shiraz 47.0 Bronze<br />
16 Cellarmaster Wines (2)<br />
2006 Mums Block Barossa Valley Shiraz 50.0 Bronze<br />
17 Kingston Estate<br />
2006 Shiraz 45.5<br />
18 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler<br />
2006 Copper Trail Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
19 Tyrrell's Vineyards (1)<br />
2006 Double Barrel Shiraz 55.5 Gold<br />
20 Cellarmaster Wines (3)<br />
2006 Avon Brae Eden Valley Shiraz 49.5 Bronze<br />
21 Tyrrell's Vineyards (2)<br />
2006 Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
22 Wirra Wirra Vineyards (2)<br />
2006 Woodhenge Shiraz 45.5<br />
23 Peter Lehmann Wines (1)<br />
2006 Stonewell Barossa Shiraz 45.5<br />
24 Coldstream Hills<br />
2006 Reserve Shiraz 49.5 Bronze<br />
25 Beelgara Estate (1)<br />
2006 Regional Reserve Clare Valley Shiraz 43.5<br />
26 Fox Creek Wines<br />
2006 McLaren Vale Reserve Shiraz 45.5<br />
27 Henry's Drive Vignerons<br />
2006 Reserve Shiraz 45.5<br />
28 Rocland Estates Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Kilroy Was Here Barossa Valley Shiraz 51.5 Silver<br />
29 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2006 Platinum Label Shiraz 52.5 Silver<br />
30 Mount Pleasant (2)<br />
2006 Rosehill Shiraz 47.0 Bronze<br />
31 Hardys<br />
2006 HRB Shiraz 55.5 Gold<br />
32 Cellarmaster Wines (1)<br />
2006 Dorrien Estate Winemakers Blend Barossa Valley<br />
Mclaren Vale Shiraz 49.0 Bronze<br />
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33 Mount Pleasant (1)<br />
2006 O'Shea Shiraz 49.0 Bronze<br />
34 Grant Burge Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2006 Meshach 47.0 Bronze<br />
35 Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Audrey Wilkinson Museum Reserve Shiraz 52.5 Silver<br />
36 Wirra Wirra Vineyards (1)<br />
2006 RSW Shiraz 42.5<br />
37 Saltram Wine Estate<br />
2006 No 1 Shiraz 52.5 Silver<br />
38 Cellarmaster Wines (4)<br />
2006 Dorrien Estate Bin 1 Barossa Valley Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
39 Casella Wines<br />
2006 Yellow Tail The Reserve Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
40 Wyndham Estate<br />
2006 Vineyard Selection McLaren Vale Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
41 Cockatoo Ridge<br />
2006 Shiraz 45.5<br />
42 Redbank Wines<br />
2006 The Anvil Beechworth Shiraz 51.5 Silver<br />
43 Neagles Rock Vineyards<br />
2006 Clare Valley Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
44 Pikes Vintners Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Eastside Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
45 Beelgara Estate (2)<br />
2006 Winemakers Selection Black Shiraz 49.0 Bronze<br />
46 Paringa Estate<br />
2006 Estate Shiraz 49.5 Bronze<br />
47 Taltarni Vineyards (5)<br />
2006 Heathcote Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ben Edwards, Kate Radburnd, David Bicknell<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
An important class, with an impressive number <strong>of</strong> medals awarded. The strength <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>vintage</strong><br />
shining through. Oak continues to be an issue, as more does not always mean better.<br />
Class 27<br />
2005 and Older Dry Red - Shiraz<br />
1 Brokenwood Wines (2)<br />
2005 Rayner Vineyard Shiraz 49.5 Bronze<br />
2 B Seppelt & Son (2)<br />
2005 Chalambar Shiraz Grampians Bendigo Pyrenees 45.5<br />
3 Houghton (3)<br />
2002 Gladstones Frankland River Shiraz 43.0<br />
4 Grant Burge Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Meshach 51.0 Silver<br />
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5 Best's Wines Pty Ltd (3)<br />
2005 Shiraz 48.5 Bronze<br />
6 Taltarni Vineyards (4)<br />
2005 T Series Shiraz 48.0 Bronze<br />
7 Mount Pleasant<br />
2005 Rosehill Shiraz 45.5<br />
8 Chateau Reynella (1)<br />
2004 Basket Pressed McLaren Vale Shiraz 50.0 Bronze<br />
9 Houghton (1)<br />
2005 Wisdom Shiraz 49.5 Bronze<br />
10 Redman Wines<br />
2005 Coonawarra Shiraz 43.5<br />
11 Chateau Reynella (3)<br />
2004 Cellar No 1 Shiraz 50.0 Bronze<br />
12 Summerfield Wines (1)<br />
2004 Reserve Shiraz 46.0<br />
13 Peter Lehmann Wines (1)<br />
2004 Stonewell Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
14 Brand's Laira (3)<br />
2003 Stentifords Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
15 Brown Bro<strong>the</strong>rs Milawa Vineyard Pty/Ltd (2)<br />
2004 Patricia Shiraz 43.0<br />
16 Orlando Wines (1)<br />
2005 Lawson's Padthaway Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
17 Wyndham Estate (2)<br />
2005 George Wyndham Shiraz 55.5 Gold<br />
18 Metala Wines<br />
2005 Original Plantings Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
19 Sandalford Wines<br />
2004 Estate Reserve Shiraz 48.5 Bronze<br />
20 Saltram Wine Estate (1)<br />
2005 Mamre Brook Barossa Shiraz 43.0<br />
21 Fox Creek Wines<br />
2005 McLaren Vale Reserve Shiraz 43.0<br />
22 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2005 Frankland River Margaret River Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
23 Hardys (1)<br />
2005 Eileen Hardy Shiraz 53.0 Silver<br />
24 Taltarni Vineyards (2)<br />
2005 Pyrenees Shiraz 44.0<br />
25 Thorn-Clarke Wines<br />
2005 William Randell Shiraz 45.5<br />
26 Leasingham<br />
2005 Bin 61 Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
27 Houghton (2)<br />
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2003 Gladstones Frankland River Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
28 Bro<strong>the</strong>rs in Arms<br />
2005 Shiraz 46.0<br />
29 Mildara Wines<br />
2004 Coonawarra Shiraz 45.0<br />
30 Best's Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2005 Bin 0 Shiraz 50.0 Bronze<br />
31 Brand's Laira (2)<br />
2005 Stentifords Shiraz 44.5<br />
32 Saltram Wine Estate (2)<br />
2005 No 1 Barossa Shiraz 52.5 Silver<br />
33 Taltarni Vineyards (3)<br />
2004 Pyrenees Shiraz 45.0<br />
34 Best's Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2005 Bin 1 Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
35 Salena Estate Wines<br />
2005 Shiraz 49.5 Bronze<br />
36 Brown Bro<strong>the</strong>rs Milawa Vineyard Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2005 Patricia Shiraz 46.0<br />
37 Peter Lehmann Wines (3)<br />
2004 Eight Songs Shiraz 44.5<br />
38 Richmond Grove Wines<br />
2005 Basket Press Barossa Shiraz 53.5 Silver<br />
39 Peter Lehmann Wines (2)<br />
2005 Eight Songs Shiraz 45.0<br />
40 Wyndham Estate (1)<br />
2005 Bin 555 Shiraz 44.0<br />
41 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Platinum Label Shiraz 48.0 Bronze<br />
42 Summerfield Wines (2)<br />
2005 Reserve Shiraz 48.5 Bronze<br />
43 Mount Langi Ghiran Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2004 Langi Shiraz 53.5 Silver<br />
44 Orlando Wines (2)<br />
2004 Lawson's Padthaway Shiraz 44.5<br />
45 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
2005 The Octavius 55.5 Gold<br />
46 Tintara<br />
2005 Blewitt Springs Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
47 Tyrrell's Vineyards<br />
2005 Double Barrel 24 McLaren Vale Shiraz 46.0<br />
48 B Seppelt & Son (1)<br />
2005 Mount Ida Heathcote Shiraz 48.0 Bronze<br />
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49 Ingoldby Wines<br />
2005 Golden Vine Reserve Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
50 Plunkett Fowles<br />
2005 Blackwood Ridge Shiraz 41.0<br />
51 Chateau Reynella (2)<br />
2005 Cellar No 1 Shiraz 49.0 Bronze<br />
TOP 52 Mount Langi Ghiran Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2005 Langi Shiraz 56.0 Gold<br />
53 Amberley<br />
2005 First Selection Shiraz 48.0 Bronze<br />
54 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2005 Dragon Shiraz 47.0 Bronze<br />
55 Brand's Laira (1)<br />
2005 Laira Vineyards Coonawarra Shiraz 44.0<br />
56 Kingston Estate<br />
2005 Echelon Shiraz 49.0 Bronze<br />
57 Brokenwood Wines (1)<br />
2005 Wade Block 2 Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
58 McIvor Estate<br />
2005 Shiraz 52.5 Silver<br />
59 Taltarni Vineyards (1)<br />
2005 Heathcote Shiraz 44.5<br />
60 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd<br />
2004 Balmoral Syrah 46.5 Bronze<br />
61 Withdrawn<br />
62 Hardys (2)<br />
2004 Eileen Hardy Shiraz 49.0 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, Jim Chatto, Jeremy Stockman<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
A strong class - <strong>the</strong> top <strong>wine</strong>s were <strong>of</strong> various styles - a pleasure to judge. Over use <strong>of</strong> oak is still<br />
an issue in some <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
Class 28 2006 and Older Dry Red - Shiraz Viognier. Must have a minimum <strong>of</strong> 1%<br />
Viognier.<br />
1 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
2006 Hand Picked Barossa Shiraz Viognier 44.0<br />
2 Taylors Wines<br />
2006 Eighty Acres Shiraz Voignier 51.5 Silver<br />
3 Blue Pyrenees Estate<br />
2004 Reserve Shiraz Viognier 45.0<br />
4 Dalfarras Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Shiraz Viognier 44.0<br />
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5 Goundrey<br />
2005 G Shiraz Viognier 49.5 Bronze<br />
6 Starvedog Lane<br />
2006 Adelaide Hills Shiraz Viognier 52.0 Silver<br />
7 Yarra Burn<br />
2006 Shiraz Viognier 46.5 Bronze<br />
8 Casella Wines<br />
2006 Yendah Langhorne Creek Shiraz Viognier 46.5 Bronze<br />
TOP 9 Wirra Wirra Vineyards<br />
2006 Catapult Shiraz Viognier 55.5 Gold<br />
10 d'Arenberg<br />
2006 The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 45.0<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Travis Fuller, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Too much sugar or viognier or both in a number <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se <strong>wine</strong>s. The gold regarded as a style to<br />
follow.<br />
Class 29<br />
2006 and Older Dry Red - Grenache or Mourvedre or blends <strong>the</strong>re<strong>of</strong> with or<br />
without Shiraz; not less than 30% <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>wine</strong> shall comprise ei<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Grenache or Mourvedre<br />
1 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Bin 138 Barossa Valley Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 51.0 Silver<br />
2 Wyndham Estate (2)<br />
2006 George Wyndham Shiraz Grenache 49.5 Bronze<br />
3 Tintara<br />
2006 Grenache 46.5 Bronze<br />
4 Hardys<br />
2006 Oomoo McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre 46.0<br />
5 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Show Reserve McLaren Vale GSM 48.0 Bronze<br />
TOP 6 Wyndham Estate (1)<br />
2005 George Wyndham Shiraz Grenache 56.0 Gold<br />
7 Chateau Reynella<br />
2005 Grenache 44.5<br />
8 d'Arenberg (1)<br />
2006 The Derelict Vineyard Grenache 55.5 Gold<br />
9 d'Arenberg (2)<br />
2006 The Twenty Eight Road Mourvedre 45.5<br />
10 Grant Burge Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Abednego Shiraz Grenache Mataro 42.5<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ben Edwards, Jeremy Stockman, Lester Jesberg<br />
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Judges Comments:<br />
A small but strong class, <strong>show</strong>ing <strong>the</strong> aromatic pleasure <strong>of</strong> Grenache when made well.<br />
Class 30<br />
2006 and Older Dry Red - Wines ineligible for classes 22 to 29 inclusive.<br />
1 Redman Wines<br />
2005 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 45.5<br />
2 Thompson Estate<br />
2004 Cabernet Merlot 47.0 Bronze<br />
3 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2004 Show Reserve McLaren Vale Traditional 43.5<br />
4 Thorn-Clarke Wines<br />
2006 Shotfire Quartage 55.5 Gold<br />
5 Wynns Coonawarra Estate<br />
2006 Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 47.5 Bronze<br />
6 Salena Estate Wines (1)<br />
2005 Bookpurnong Hill Block 267 45.5<br />
7 Blue Pyrenees Estate<br />
2006 Estate Red 47.0 Bronze<br />
8 The Yalumba Wine Company (4)<br />
2005 The Signature 47.5 Bronze<br />
9 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2005 Black Label 51.5 Silver<br />
10 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 45.5<br />
11 Withdrawn<br />
TOP 12 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd (3)<br />
2006 Black Label 56.5 Gold<br />
13 Brand's Laira (2)<br />
2002 Eric's Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 44.5<br />
14 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2005 1877 45.5<br />
15 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2004 Black Label 55.5 Gold<br />
16 Zema Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2004 Cluny 42.0<br />
17 Brand's Laira (1)<br />
2001 Eric's Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
18 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (3)<br />
2006 1877 52.5 Silver<br />
19 The Yalumba Wine Company (3)<br />
2006 The Signature 55.5 Gold<br />
20 Mildara Wines<br />
2005 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 45.5<br />
21 Houghton (1)<br />
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2006 Cr<strong>of</strong>ters Cabernet Malbec 51.0 Silver<br />
22 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2004 1877 47.0 Bronze<br />
23 The Yalumba Wine Company (2)<br />
2004 The Reserve 46.0<br />
24 Pepper Tree Wines<br />
2006 Strandlines Grand Reserve Cabernet Shiraz 46.0<br />
25 The Yalumba Wine Company (6)<br />
2006 The Reserve 56.0 Gold<br />
26 Grant Burge Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 42.5<br />
27 Wyndham Estate (1)<br />
2005 George Wyndham Cabernet Merlot 47.0 Bronze<br />
28 The Yalumba Wine Company (5)<br />
2006 FDR1A 40.0<br />
29 Houghton (2)<br />
2005 Cr<strong>of</strong>ters Cabernet Malbec 42.0<br />
30 Jamiesons Run<br />
2004 Winemakers Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 47.5 Bronze<br />
31 Clairault Wines (1)<br />
2003 Cabernet Merlot 41.0<br />
32 The Yalumba Wine Company (1)<br />
2005 The Reserve 51.0 Silver<br />
33 Lindemans Wines (1)<br />
2005 Pyrus 47.0 Bronze<br />
34 Clairault Wines (2)<br />
2005 Cabernet Merlot 43.5<br />
35 Casella Wines (1)<br />
2006 Yendah Goulburn Valley Durif 46.5 Bronze<br />
36 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2006 Manuka Grove Durif 46.0<br />
37 Westend Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2006 3 Bridges Durif 45.5<br />
38 All Saints Estate<br />
2006 Family Cellar Durif 55.5 Gold<br />
39 Morris Wines<br />
2005 Durif 46.0<br />
40 Trentham Estate Wines<br />
2006 Petit Verdot 43.5<br />
41 Tempus Two<br />
2006 Pewter Sangiovese 47.0 Bronze<br />
42 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2006 Diamond Label Sangiovese 44.5<br />
43 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2006 Alfredo King Valley Sangiovese Merlot 43.5<br />
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44 Salena Estate Wines (2)<br />
2006 Sangiovese 44.0<br />
45 Lindemans Wines (3)<br />
2006 Limestone Ridge Shiraz Cabernet 52.5 Silver<br />
46 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2004 Secession Shiraz Cabernet 43.5<br />
47 Taltarni Vineyards (3)<br />
2005 Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 48.5 Bronze<br />
48 Jacob's Creek Wines (1)<br />
2005 Johann Shiraz Cabernet 55.5 Gold<br />
49 Taltarni Vineyards (1)<br />
2004 Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 44.5<br />
50 Jacob's Creek Wines (2)<br />
2004 Johann Shiraz Cabernet 48.0 Bronze<br />
51 Taltarni Vineyards (2)<br />
2003 Cephas 42.0<br />
52 Wyndham Estate (2)<br />
2005 George Wyndham Shiraz Cabernet 53.0 Silver<br />
53 Lindemans Wines (2)<br />
2005 Limestone Ridge Shiraz Cabernet 49.0 Bronze<br />
54 Henry's Drive Vignerons<br />
2005 Parson's Flat Shiraz Cabernet 42.0<br />
55 Bro<strong>the</strong>rs in Arms<br />
2005 No.6 Shiraz Cabernet 45.5<br />
56 De Bortoli Wines<br />
2006 Sero King Valley Shiraz Tempranillo 47.0 Bronze<br />
57 Casella Wines (2)<br />
2006 Yendah Goulburn Valley Tempranillo 52.0 Silver<br />
58 Tintara<br />
2004 Tempranillo 44.5<br />
59 Brookland Valley<br />
2002 Cabernet Merlot 52.5 Silver<br />
60 Lindemans Wines (4)<br />
2006 Pyrus 47.5 Bronze<br />
61 The Yalumba Wine Company (7)<br />
2006 Smith & Hooper Cabernet Merlot 49.5 Bronze<br />
62 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2005 Dragon Cabernet Merlot 47.0 Bronze<br />
63 Plunkett Fowles<br />
2004 Strathbogie Ranges Cabernet Merlot 41.0<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Iain Riggs, Travis Fuller, Jim Chatto<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Dominated by '<strong>the</strong> great Australian red' blend <strong>of</strong> Cabernet and Shiraz and ultimately our top <strong>wine</strong>s.<br />
A couple <strong>of</strong> interesting upstarts - <strong>the</strong> Durif a solid gold. Faults included usual suspects - Brett,<br />
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underripe fruit and oxidation.<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Vintage Cellars National Wine Show <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
Museum Classes White and Red – 2003 and older <strong>vintage</strong>s<br />
Classes 31-34<br />
Class 31<br />
Dry White - Fragrant and flowery varieties or blends, Riesling, Traminer,<br />
Frontignan, etc but excluding Sauvignon blanc and Verdelho<br />
1 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2001 Regional Collection Clare Valley Riesling 55.5 Gold<br />
2 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2002 Regional Collection Clare Valley Riesling 56.0 Gold<br />
3 Richmond Grove Wines<br />
2002 Limited Release Watervale Riesling 50.5 Bronze<br />
4 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
2003 Wigan Riesling 51.0 Silver<br />
5 Jacob's Creek Wines<br />
2002 Steingarten Riesling 55.5 Gold<br />
TOP 6 Oranje Tractor Wine<br />
2003 Albany Riesling 56.5 Gold<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, David Bicknell, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
A pleasure to judge. An excellent class <strong>of</strong> Rieslings.<br />
Class 32<br />
Dry White - S<strong>of</strong>t fruity and flinty varieties or blends.<br />
1 Coolangatta Estate (1)<br />
2003 Semillon 42.0<br />
2 Tyrrell's Vineyards (1)<br />
2002 Belford Semillon 55.5 Gold<br />
3 Mount Pleasant (2)<br />
2001 Lovedale Semillon 51.0 Silver<br />
4 Coolangatta Estate (2)<br />
2001 Semillon 44.0<br />
5 Tahbilk Pty Ltd (1)<br />
1999 1927 Vines Marsanne 45.5<br />
6 Tyrrell's Vineyards (2)<br />
1999 HVD Semillon 49.0 Bronze<br />
7 Ge<strong>of</strong>f Merrill Wines<br />
2003 Reserve Chardonnay 40.0<br />
8 Australian Vintage Ltd (3)<br />
1999 McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 46.5 Bronze<br />
TOP 9 Tyrrell's Vineyards (3)<br />
1998 Vat 1 Semillon 56.0 Gold<br />
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10 Tahbilk Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2000 Marsanne 42.0<br />
11 Thomas Wines<br />
2002 Semillon 51.0 Silver<br />
12 Houghton<br />
2000 Museum Release White Classic 45.5<br />
13 Australian Vintage Ltd (2)<br />
2003 McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 46.5 Bronze<br />
14 Mount Pleasant (1)<br />
1998 Elizabeth Semillon 42.0<br />
15 Hardys<br />
2002 Eileen Hardy Chardonnay 48.5 Bronze<br />
16 Tahbilk Pty Ltd (3)<br />
2002 Marsanne 45.5<br />
17 Saddler's Creek Wines<br />
2003 Classic Hunter Semillon 49.0 Bronze<br />
18 Cassegrain Wines<br />
2002 Reserve Semillon 45.0<br />
19 Australian Vintage Ltd (1)<br />
2002 McGuigan Personal Reserve Chardonnay 41.0<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ben Edwards, Jeremy Stockman, Lester Jesberg<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Many incidents <strong>of</strong> cork affected <strong>wine</strong>s, but where <strong>the</strong> closure had done its job, <strong>the</strong> best examples<br />
<strong>show</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> ability to age gracefully.<br />
Class 33<br />
White - Sweet<br />
TOP 1 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
1996 Limited Release Botrytis Semillon 55.5 Gold<br />
2 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
1997 Limited Release Botrytis Semillon 51.0 Silver<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, Jim Chatto, Jeremy Stockman<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Top <strong>wine</strong> while <strong>show</strong>ing big development <strong>show</strong>s classic characters associated with <strong>the</strong> style.<br />
Class 34<br />
Dry Red<br />
1 Jacob's Creek Wines (1)<br />
2001 Johann Shiraz Cabernet 47.5 Bronze<br />
2 Houghton (2)<br />
2002 Gladstones Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 41.0<br />
3 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (3)<br />
1998 1877 42.0<br />
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4 Wyndham Estate (2)<br />
2003 Vineyard Selection Hunter Valley Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
5 The Yalumba Wine Company (2)<br />
1999 The Reserve 45.5<br />
6 Brand's Laira<br />
1998 Cabernet Sauvignon 47.0 Bronze<br />
7 The Yalumba Wine Company (1)<br />
2002 The Reserve 43.5<br />
8 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2001 1877 49.5 Bronze<br />
9 Orlando Wines (3)<br />
2003 Russet Ridge Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 45.5<br />
10 Jacob's Creek Wines (3)<br />
2003 Johann Shiraz Cabernet 40.0<br />
11 Wyndham Estate (1)<br />
2003 George Wyndham Cabernet Merlot 48.5 Bronze<br />
12 Ge<strong>of</strong>f Merrill Wines (1)<br />
2003 Reserve Shiraz 45.5<br />
13 Houghton (1)<br />
2002 Jack Mann 51.5 Silver<br />
14 Orlando Wines (1)<br />
2003 Jacaranda Ridge Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 43.0<br />
15 Victorian Alps Winery (3)<br />
2000 Ballerina Canopy Cabernet Sauvignon 41.0<br />
16 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2003 Platinum Label Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
17 Jamiesons Run (3)<br />
2002 Rothwell Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 47.0 Bronze<br />
18 Ivanhoe Wines<br />
2003 Premium Reserve Shiraz 41.0<br />
19 Redman Wines<br />
2003 The Redman 40.5<br />
20 Jamiesons Run (1)<br />
2002 Winemakers Reserve Cabernet Shiraz 42.0<br />
21 Victorian Alps Winery (4)<br />
2000 Ballerina Canopy Merlot 47.0 Bronze<br />
22 Ge<strong>of</strong>f Merrill Wines (2)<br />
2002 Pimpala Vineyard Cabernet Merlot 45.0<br />
23 Jamiesons Run (2)<br />
2003 Winemakers Reserve Cabernet Shiraz 45.5<br />
24 Jacob's Creek Wines (2)<br />
2002 Johann Shiraz Cabernet 46.0<br />
25 Victorian Alps Winery (2)<br />
2002 Ballerina Canopy Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
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26 Australian Vintage Ltd (1)<br />
2000 McGuigan Personal Reserve Shiraz 41.0<br />
27 Taylors Wines (2)<br />
2003 St Andrews Merlot 43.5<br />
28 Hardys<br />
2003 Eileen Hardy Shiraz 55.5 Gold<br />
29 Bro<strong>the</strong>rs in Arms<br />
2002 Bro<strong>the</strong>rs In Arms Shiraz 42.0<br />
30 Australian Vintage Ltd (3)<br />
1998 McGuigan Personal Reserve Shiraz 41.0<br />
31 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
2002 Stonewell Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
32 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2002 1877 51.0 Silver<br />
33 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd (3)<br />
2003 Black Label 43.5<br />
34 Orlando Wines (2)<br />
2003 Lawson's Padthaway Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
35 Richmond Grove Wines<br />
2003 Limited Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 42.5<br />
36 Devil's Lair<br />
2003 Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 40.5<br />
37 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2002 Black Label 43.5<br />
38 Victorian Alps Winery (5)<br />
2003 Ballerina Canopy Durif 47.5 Bronze<br />
39 Australian Vintage Ltd (2)<br />
2000 Personal Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Not Received<br />
40 Tahbilk Pty Ltd (2)<br />
2000 Reserve Shiraz 38.0<br />
41 Blue Pyrenees Estate<br />
2002 Estate Reserve Red 45.0<br />
42 Tahbilk Pty Ltd (1)<br />
2000 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 43.0<br />
43 St Hallett Wines<br />
2002 Old Block Shiraz 43.0<br />
44 Victorian Alps Winery (1)<br />
2001 Ballerina Canopy Cabernet Sauvignon 42.0<br />
45 Saddler's Creek Wines<br />
2000 Langhorne Reserve Cabernet 42.5<br />
46 Taylors Wines (1)<br />
2003 St Andrews Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
TOP 47 Saltram Wine Estate<br />
2002 No 1 Barossa Shiraz 56.5 Gold<br />
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48 Morris Wines<br />
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon 48.5 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ben Edwards, Jeremy Stockman, Lester Jesberg<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Many <strong>wine</strong>s were tired and suffering from afflictions that we hope are mostly a thing <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> past.<br />
The best <strong>show</strong>ed appropriate development and brightness <strong>of</strong> fruit.<br />
Premium Trophy Section- 2006 and older <strong>vintage</strong>s<br />
Classes 35-38<br />
Class 35<br />
The Chardonnay Trophy - 2006 and Older Dry White - Chardonnay<br />
1 Villa Maria Estate<br />
2006 Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay 55.5 Gold<br />
2 Chapman Grove Wines<br />
2006 Atticus Chardonnay<br />
3 Starvedog Lane<br />
2005 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay<br />
4 Cellarmaster Wines<br />
2006 Black Wattle Black Label Chardonnay 55.5 Gold<br />
5 Goundrey<br />
2006 Reserve Selection Chardonnay 55.5 Gold<br />
TOP 6 Brookland Valley<br />
2005 Margaret River Chardonnay 56.0 Gold<br />
7 Coldstream Hills<br />
2006 Reserve Chardonnay Yarra Valley 55.5 Gold<br />
8 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Barwang Chardonnay<br />
9 Evans and Tate (2)<br />
2005 Wildberry Springs Estate Chardonnay<br />
10 Evans and Tate (1)<br />
2004 The Reserve Chardonnay<br />
11 Brokenwood Wines<br />
2005 Indigo VYD Supa Chardonnay<br />
12 Australian Vintage Ltd<br />
2006 McGuigan Personal Reserve Chardonnay<br />
13 Evans and Tate (3)<br />
2006 Margaret River Chardonnay<br />
14 De Bortoli Wines<br />
2006 Yarra Valley Chardonnay<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ben Edwards, Jeremy Stockman, Lester Jesberg<br />
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Judges Comments:<br />
A stellar line-up and a joy to judge, with an intriguing variation <strong>of</strong> styles. Power combined with<br />
grace were exhibited in <strong>the</strong> best examples.<br />
Class 36 The Semillon Trophy - 2006 and Older Dry White - Semillon<br />
1 Evans and Tate<br />
2004 Margaret River Semillon 55.5 Gold<br />
2 Tempus Two (1)<br />
2004 Copper Zenith Semillon 55.5 Gold<br />
3 Mount Pleasant (3)<br />
2003 Lovedale Semillon<br />
4 Tyrrell's Vineyards (3)<br />
2004 HVD Semillon<br />
5 Roche Wines<br />
2006 Premium Semillon<br />
6 Mount Pleasant (1)<br />
1998 Lovedale Semillon<br />
7 Thomas Wines (3)<br />
2004 Braemore Hunter Valley Semillon<br />
8 Brokenwood Wines<br />
2005 Indigo ILR Semillon<br />
9 Thomas Wines (2)<br />
2005 Braemore Hunter Valley Semillon<br />
10 Tyrrell's Vineyards (4)<br />
1999 Vat 1 Semillon<br />
TOP 11 Tyrrell's Vineyards (2)<br />
2004 Stevens Semillon 56.0 Gold<br />
12 Coolangatta Estate<br />
2005 Semillon<br />
13 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
2003 Margaret Barossa Semillon<br />
14 Tempus Two (2)<br />
2003 Copper Zenith Semillon 55.5 Gold<br />
15 Thomas Wines (1)<br />
2006 Braemore Hunter Valley Semillon<br />
16 De Bortoli Wines<br />
2004 Hunter Valley Murphy's Vineyard Semillon<br />
17 Tyrrell's Vineyards (5)<br />
2002 Vat 1 Semillon<br />
18 Australian Vintage Ltd<br />
2005 McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon<br />
19 Tyrrell's Vineyards (1)<br />
2005 HVD Semillon<br />
20 Mount Pleasant (2)<br />
2005 Lovedale Semillon<br />
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Judging Panel:<br />
Iain Riggs, Travis Fuller, Jim Chatto<br />
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Judges Comments:<br />
Top class which highlights strength <strong>of</strong> 2004. A fine 2003 and lots to shine in <strong>the</strong> future.<br />
Class 37<br />
The Shiraz Trophy - 2006 and Older Dry Red - Shiraz<br />
1 Withdrawn<br />
2 Tintara (1)<br />
2005 Clarendon Shiraz<br />
3 Vincognita Wines (1)<br />
2006 Nangkita Vineyards Shiraz<br />
4 Tintara (2)<br />
2005 Upper Tintara Shiraz<br />
5 Mount Langi Ghiran Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Langi Grampians Shiraz<br />
6 Jacob's Creek Wines (1)<br />
2004 Centenary Hill Shiraz<br />
7 Houghton<br />
2004 Gladstones Frankland River Shiraz<br />
8 Withdrawn<br />
9 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd<br />
2004 Show Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz<br />
10 Evans and Tate<br />
2005 The Reserve Shiraz<br />
11 Withdrawn<br />
12 Wynns Coonawarra Estate<br />
2005 Michael Shiraz<br />
13 Taltarni Vineyards<br />
2005 Pyrenees Shiraz<br />
14 G. Gramp & Sons<br />
2005 Shiraz<br />
15 Ge<strong>of</strong>f Merrill Wines<br />
2004 Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz<br />
16 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2005 RWT Barossa Shiraz<br />
17 Tyrrell's Vineyards<br />
2006 Vat 8 Shiraz<br />
18 Jacob's Creek Wines (2)<br />
2005 35th Anniversary Padthaway Shiraz<br />
19 Grant Burge Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2004 Meshach<br />
20 Thomas Vineyard Estate<br />
2004 McLaren Vale Shiraz<br />
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21 De Bortoli Wines<br />
2006 Gulf Station Yarra Valley Shiraz Viognier<br />
TOP 22 Balthazar Barossa Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Barossa Valley Shiraz 56.0 Gold<br />
23 Villa Maria Estate<br />
2006 Reserve Gimlett Gravels Syrah 55.5 Gold<br />
24 Casella Wines<br />
2006 Yellow Tail Limited Release Shiraz<br />
25 Fox Creek Wines<br />
2006 Short Row McLaren Vale Shiraz<br />
26 Graham Stevens Wines (2)<br />
2006 Stevens Family Shiraz<br />
27 Graham Stevens Wines (1)<br />
2006 Reserve Shiraz<br />
28 Vincognita Wines (2)<br />
2006 McLaren Vale Shiraz<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James,Travis Fuller, Kate Radburnd<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Great class to judge!<br />
Class 38<br />
The Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy - 2006 and Older Dry Red - Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon<br />
1 Casella Wines (3)<br />
2004 Yellow Tail Limited Release Wratonbully Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
2 Cellarmaster Wines<br />
2006 Krondorf Symmetry Barossa Valley<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon 55.5 Gold<br />
3 Brand's Laira (1)<br />
2004 The Patron Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
4 Wynns Coonawarra Estate<br />
2005 Messenger Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
5 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
2004 The Menzies<br />
6 Brand's Laira (2)<br />
2006 The Patron Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
7 Majella Wines<br />
2004 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
8 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
2005 Mentor<br />
9 Ge<strong>of</strong>f Merrill Wines<br />
2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
10 Philip Shaw Wines<br />
2006 No 5 Cabernet Merlot<br />
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11 Taltarni Vineyards<br />
2004 Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon Not Received<br />
12 Casella Wines (2)<br />
2005 Yellow Tail Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
13 Houghton (2)<br />
2001 Jack Mann 55.5 Gold<br />
TOP 14 Evans and Tate (1)<br />
2005 The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 56.5 Gold<br />
15 Sandalford Wines<br />
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
16 Chapman Grove Wines<br />
2005 Atticus Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
17 Orlando Wines<br />
2005 Jacaranda Ridge Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
18 Clairault Wines<br />
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
19 Withdrawn<br />
20 Withdrawn<br />
21 Casella Wines (1)<br />
2006 Yellow Tail Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
22 Evans and Tate (2)<br />
2004 The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
23 Houghton (1)<br />
2004 Gladstones Margaret River<br />
Cabernet Sauvignonc 55.5 Gold<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ben Edwards, Tim Kirk, Jim Chatto<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Some excellent <strong>wine</strong>s proving <strong>the</strong> pedigree <strong>of</strong> cabernet in Australia. Ageworthy, graceful, cerebral<br />
and hedonistic, all at <strong>the</strong> same time.<br />
Commercial Classes – Small and Large Volume<br />
Classes 39-47<br />
Class 39<br />
Dry White - Fragrant and Flowery style ( Riesling, Traminer, Frontignan, etc<br />
but excluding Sauvignon blanc and Verdelho)<br />
1 Richmond Grove Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Limited Release Watervale Riesling 50.0 Bronze<br />
2 Westend Estate Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Riesling 38.0<br />
3 Taylors Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Eighty Acres Classic Dry White 42.0<br />
4 Angove Family Winemakers<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Long Row Riesling 44.0<br />
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5 Leo Buring<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Clare Valley Riesling 44.0<br />
6 Tahbilk Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Wine Club Riesling 42.0<br />
7 Withdrawn<br />
8 Jacob's Creek Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Reserve Riesling 49.5 Bronze<br />
9 Austral Wines<br />
2007 Two Churches Barossa Riesling 44.0<br />
10 Withdrawn<br />
11 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Yellow Label Riesling 45.0<br />
TOP 12 Leasingham<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Bin 7 Clare Valley Riesling 55.5 Gold<br />
13 Casella Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio Disqualified<br />
14 Cheviot Bridge<br />
2007 Clare Valley Riesling 37.0<br />
15 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler<br />
2007 Riesling 41.0<br />
16 Paracombe Premium Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Pinot Gris 43.5<br />
17 Wynns Coonawarra Estate<br />
2007 Coonawarra Riesling 47.0 Bronze<br />
18 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Thomas Hyland Riesling 44.5<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Travis Fuller, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
The top <strong>wine</strong> stood head and shoulders above a pack <strong>of</strong> lacklustre entries. Too much sugar and<br />
phenolics <strong>the</strong> main problems.<br />
Class 40<br />
blends<br />
Dry White - S<strong>of</strong>t fruity style - Chardonnay or Chardonnay predominant<br />
1 Blue Pyrenees Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Leydens Vale Chardonnay 44.5<br />
2 Philip Shaw Wines<br />
2007 No 11 Chardonnay 45.0<br />
3 Shingleback<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Cellar Door Mclaren Vale Chardonnay 46.5 Bronze<br />
4 Cumulus Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Climbing Chardonnay 39.0<br />
5 Pooles Rock Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Firestick Chardonnay 46.5 Bronze<br />
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6 Brand's Laira<br />
2007 Catching Thieves Margaret River Chardonnay 42.0<br />
7 Ingoldby Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> McLaren Vale Chardonnay 45.0<br />
8 Grant Burge Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Barossa Vines Chardonnay Not Received<br />
9 Bimbadgen Estate<br />
2007 Chardonnay 42.5<br />
10 Brookland Valley<br />
2007 Verse 1 Chardonnay 48.5 Bronze<br />
11 All Saints Estate<br />
2006 Chardonnay Viognier 44.0<br />
12 Balgownie Estate<br />
2007 Yarra Valley Chardonnay 43.0<br />
13 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Dragon Chardonnay Unoaked 48.5 Bronze<br />
14 Casella Wines<br />
2007 The Reserve Yellow Tail Chardonnay 42.5<br />
15 Zilzie Wines<br />
2007 Chardonnay 52.0 Silver<br />
16 Berton Vineyards<br />
2007 Foundstone Chardonnay Viognier 41.5<br />
17 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2006 King Valley Chardonnay 43.0<br />
18 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler<br />
2007 Clare Valley Chardonnay 43.0<br />
19 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
2007 Barossa Chardonnay 43.5<br />
20 Evans and Tate<br />
2007 Margaret River Chardonnay 47.0 Bronze<br />
21 Red Hill Estate<br />
2007 Chardonnay 42.0<br />
22 Morambro Creek<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Jip Jip Rocks Chardonnay 46.5 Bronze<br />
23 Austral Wines<br />
2007 Two Churches Barossa Chardonnay 43.5<br />
24 Westend Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Richland Chardonnay 45.0<br />
25 Withdrawn<br />
26 Tyrrell's Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Moon Mountain Chardonnay 39.0<br />
27 Salena Estate Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Chardonnay 44.5<br />
28 Withdrawn<br />
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29 Beelgara Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Rascals Prayer Chardonnay 43.5<br />
30 Windy Peak Vineyards<br />
2007 Yarra Valley Chardonnay 47.0 Bronze<br />
31 Trentham Estate Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Murphy's Lore Chardonnay 42.0<br />
32 d'Arenberg<br />
2007 The Olive Grove Chardonnay 45.5<br />
33 Cheviot Bridge<br />
2006 Long Flat Destinations Yarra Valley Chardonnay 44.5<br />
34 Mount Pleasant<br />
2005 Classic Chardonnay 43.5<br />
35 Wynns Coonawarra Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Coonawarra Chardonnay 46.5 Bronze<br />
36 Yarra Ridge Vineyards<br />
2007 Yarra Valley Chardonnay 43.5<br />
37 Taylors Wines<br />
2007 Eighty Acres Chardonnay Viognier 43.0<br />
38 Jacob's Creek Wines<br />
2007 Reserve Chardonnay 45.0<br />
39 Step Road<br />
2007 Chardonnay 44.5<br />
40 Angove Family Winemakers<br />
2007 Long Row Chardonnay 43.5<br />
41 Gulf Station Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Montage Chardonnay Semillon 48.5 Bronze<br />
42 Lillydale Estate<br />
2007 Chardonnay 35.0<br />
43 Capel Vale<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Debut Unwooded Chardonnay 46.5 Bronze<br />
44 Richmond Grove Wines<br />
2007 French Cask Chardonnay 42.5<br />
45 Houghton<br />
<strong>2008</strong> The Bandit Chardonnay Voignier 47.5 Bronze<br />
46 Withdrawn<br />
TOP 47 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
2007 Heggies Vineyard Chardonnay 55.5 Gold<br />
48 De Bortoli Wines<br />
2007 Deen de Bortoli Vat 7 Chardonnay 43.5<br />
49 Wyndham Estate<br />
2007 Bin 222 Chardonnay 46.5 Bronze<br />
50 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Barwang Chardonnay 49.0 Bronze<br />
51 Sandalford Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Margaret River Range Unoaked Chardonnay 47.0 Bronze<br />
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52 Thorn-Clarke Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sandpiper Chardonnay 41.5<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Lester Jesberg, David Bicknell<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Woeful. So many premature, dull, clumsy, sweet <strong>wine</strong>s. One <strong>wine</strong> head and shoulders above <strong>the</strong> pack.<br />
Class 41<br />
Dry White - S<strong>of</strong>t fruity style - o<strong>the</strong>r than Chardonnay dominant<br />
1 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Hill Smith Estate Eden Valley Sauvignon Blanc 44.5<br />
2 Casella Wines<br />
2007 The Reserve Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio 44.0<br />
3 Thorn-Clarke Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sandpiper Pinot Gris 51.0 Silver<br />
4 Paracombe Premium Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sauvignon Blanc 50.0 Bronze<br />
5 Westend Estate Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Richland Pinot Grigio 48.5 Bronze<br />
6 Henry's Drive Vignerons<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Pillar Box White 44.0<br />
7 Houghton<br />
<strong>2008</strong> The Bandit Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Gris 43.5<br />
8 Taylors Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Pinot Gris 44.5<br />
9 Jacob's Creek Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sauvignon Blanc 46.5 Bronze<br />
10 Ingoldby Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> McLaren Vale Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 45.0<br />
11 Windy Peak Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 44.0<br />
12 Ge<strong>of</strong>f Merrill Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sauvignon Blanc 48.0 Bronze<br />
13 Babich Wines Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 44.0<br />
14 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Yellow Label Sauvignon Blanc 44.0<br />
15 Amberley<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 44.5<br />
16 Step Road<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sauvignon Blanc 42.5<br />
17 Austral Wines<br />
2007 Two Churches Barossa Semillon 48.5 Bronze<br />
18 Redgate Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 46.5 Bronze<br />
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19 W Salter & Son<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Shadowood Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 44.0<br />
20 Totino Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Paracombe Creek Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 35.0<br />
21 Deakin Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Viognier 48.0 Bronze<br />
22 Yarra Ridge Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc 51.0 Silver<br />
23 Starvedog Lane<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 45.0<br />
24 De Bortoli Wines<br />
2007 Deen de Bortoli Vat 6 Verdelho 46.0<br />
25 Capel Vale<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Regional Series Sauvignon Blanc 43.5<br />
26 Beelgara Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Estate Range Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 40.0<br />
27 Withdrawn<br />
28 Blue Pyrenees Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sauvignon Blanc 44.5<br />
29 Berton Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Head Over Heels Pinot Grigio 42.0<br />
30 Withdrawn<br />
31 Evans and Tate<br />
2007 Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 43.5<br />
32 Withdrawn<br />
33 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Barossa Chenin Blanc 43.5<br />
34 Nautilus Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 48.5 Bronze<br />
35 Bimbadgen Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Pinot Gris 47.0 Bronze<br />
36 Tyrrell's Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Old Winery Semillon 49.5 Bronze<br />
37 Zilzie Wines<br />
2007 Viognier 45.0<br />
38 Taltarni Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sauvignon Blanc 47.0 Bronze<br />
39 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Koonunga Hill Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 47.5 Bronze<br />
40 Cumulus Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Climbing Pinot Gris 44.5<br />
41 Ferngrove Vineyards Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Leaping Lizard Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 43.5<br />
42 Dalfarras Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sauvignon Blanc 46.5 Bronze<br />
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43 Pepper Tree Wines<br />
2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 46.0<br />
44 Mount Pleasant<br />
2004 Lovedale Semillon 48.5 Bronze<br />
45 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Dragon Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 51.5 Silver<br />
46 All Saints Estate<br />
2006 Family Cellar Marsanne 45.0<br />
47 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Mount Pleasant Semillon 44.0<br />
48 d'Arenberg<br />
2007 The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 44.5<br />
49 Forester Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 44.0<br />
50 Sandalford Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Element Classic White 41.5<br />
51 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Show Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 45.0<br />
52 Dalrymple Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Pipers River Tasmania Sauvignon Blanc 47.0 Bronze<br />
53 Grant Burge Wines Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Barossa Vines Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 41.5<br />
54 Redbank Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sunday Morning King Valley Pinot Gris 49.5 Bronze<br />
55 Hardys<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Oomoo Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 45.0<br />
56 Wyndham Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Bin 777 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 51.0 Silver<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Iain Riggs, Stephen Brook, Jeremy Stockman<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Medals or ra<strong>the</strong>r lack <strong>of</strong>, speaks volumes for this class. Our UK guest could at least see <strong>the</strong><br />
commercial relevance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se <strong>wine</strong>s. The fruit has to be ripe to even start to make a top <strong>wine</strong>.<br />
Class 42<br />
2007 Dry Red<br />
1 Yarra Burn<br />
2007 Shiraz Viognier 47.0 Bronze<br />
2 De Bortoli Wines<br />
2007 Deen de Bortoli Vat 1 Durif 49.0 Bronze<br />
3 Withdrawn<br />
4 Water Wheel Vineyards<br />
2007 Bendigo Shiraz 47.0 Bronze<br />
5 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Brands Laira Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
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6 Brand's Laira<br />
2007 Cabernet Merlot 48.0 Bronze<br />
7 Withdrawn<br />
8 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Diamond Label Merlot 44.0<br />
9 Morambro Creek<br />
2007 Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 46.5 Bronze<br />
10 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Cookoothama Shiraz 53.5 Silver<br />
11 Delegat's Wine Estate<br />
2007 Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 45.5<br />
12 Sandalford Wines<br />
2007 Margaret River Range Cabernet Merlot 51.0 Silver<br />
TOP 13 Goundrey<br />
2007 G Cabernet Tempranillo 56.0 Gold<br />
14 Tintara<br />
2007 Grenache 45.0<br />
15 W Salter & Son<br />
2007 Pepperjack Barossa Shiraz 52.5 Silver<br />
16 Withdrawn<br />
17 Westend Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2007 96 Points Shiraz Viognier 48.5 Bronze<br />
18 Stonehaven<br />
2007 Stepping Stone Coonawarra Merlot 46.0<br />
19 Leasingham<br />
2007 Bin 56 Cabernet Malbec 48.0 Bronze<br />
20 Terra Felix<br />
2007 Shiraz Viognier 49.5 Bronze<br />
21 Brookland Valley<br />
2007 Verse 1 Shiraz 55.5 Gold<br />
22 Balgownie Estate<br />
2007 Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 47.5 Bronze<br />
23 Windy Peak Vineyards<br />
2007 Deen de Bortoli Vat 4 Petit Verdot 47.5 Bronze<br />
24 Philip Shaw Wines<br />
2007 No 8 Pinot Noir 45.0<br />
25 Shingleback<br />
2007 Red Knot Mclaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 41.5<br />
26 Penley Estate<br />
2007 Gryphon Coonawarra Merlot 44.5<br />
27 Thorn-Clarke Wines<br />
2007 Sandpiper Cabernet Sauvignon 48.0 Bronze<br />
28 Majella Wines<br />
2007 Musician By Majella 55.5 Gold<br />
29 Ferngrove Vineyards Estate<br />
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2007 Symbols Cabernet Merlot 51.0 Silver<br />
30 Babich Wines Ltd<br />
2007 Marlborough Pinot Noir 45.5<br />
31 Watershed Premium Wines<br />
2007 Shades Merlot 46.0<br />
32 Wynns Coonawarra Estate<br />
2007 Coonawarra Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
33 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 RWT Barossa Shiraz 48.0 Bronze<br />
34 Gulf Station Vineyards<br />
2007 Windy Peak Cabernet Merlot 46.5 Bronze<br />
35 Red Hill Estate<br />
2007 Pinot Noir 45.5<br />
36 Zilzie Wines<br />
2007 Shiraz 48.5 Bronze<br />
37 Austral Wines<br />
2007 Two Churches Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 47.5 Bronze<br />
38 Fox Creek Wines<br />
2007 Red Baron McLaren Vale Shiraz 48.0 Bronze<br />
39 Houghton<br />
2007 The Bandit Shiraz Tempranillo 53.0 Silver<br />
40 Capel Vale<br />
2007 Regional Series Cabernet Sauvignon 45.5<br />
41 d'Arenberg<br />
2007 The Custodian Grenache 47.5 Bronze<br />
42 Henry's Drive Vignerons<br />
2007 Parson's Flat Shiraz Cabernet 49.5 Bronze<br />
43 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Yellow Label Shiraz 47.0 Bronze<br />
44 Berton Vineyards<br />
2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 51.5 Silver<br />
45 Withdrawn<br />
46 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
2007 Smith & Hooper Wrattonbully Merlot 44.5<br />
47 Casella Wines<br />
2007 Yellow Tail The Reserve Shiraz Disqualified<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James,Travis Fuller, Kate Radburnd<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Strong class - a few <strong>wine</strong>s were however <strong>show</strong>ing premature development.<br />
Class 43<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Vintage Cellars National Wine Show <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
2006 and Older Dry Red<br />
1 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 RWT Barossa Shiraz 49.5 Bronze<br />
2 Gulf Station Vineyards<br />
2006 Sero King Valley Merlot Sangiovese 43.0<br />
3 Majella Wines<br />
2004 Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
4 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
2006 The Futures Shiraz 48.5 Bronze<br />
5 Westend Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Private Bin Riverina Old Vine Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
6 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Show Reserve McLaren Vale Traditional 44.0<br />
7 Fox Creek Wines<br />
2006 Duet McLaren Vale Cabernet Merlot 43.5<br />
8 Redbank Wines<br />
2006 Fighting Flat King Valley Shiraz 36.0<br />
9 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon 44.0<br />
10 Forester Estate<br />
2006 Cabernet Merlot 42.5<br />
11 B Seppelt & Son<br />
2006 Chalambar Shiraz Bendigo Grampians 55.5 Gold<br />
12 Bro<strong>the</strong>rs in Arms<br />
2004 No.6 Shiraz Cabernet 41.5<br />
13 All Saints Estate<br />
2006 Sangiovese Cabernet 42.5<br />
14 Houghton<br />
2006 Moondah Brook Cabernet Sauvignon 44.0<br />
15 Hardys<br />
2006 HRB Cabernet 46.5 Bronze<br />
16 Taylors Wines<br />
2005 Jaraman Shiraz 49.5 Bronze<br />
17 Sandalford Wines<br />
2005 Estate Reserve Shiraz 46.0<br />
18 Jacob's Creek Wines<br />
2006 St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon 44.5<br />
19 Metala Wines<br />
2006 Langhorne Creek Shiraz Cabernet 51.0 Silver<br />
TOP 20 Brand's Laira<br />
2006 Shiraz 56.0 Gold<br />
21 Brown Bro<strong>the</strong>rs Milawa Vineyard Pty/Ltd<br />
2005 Tempranillo 42.5<br />
22 Angove Family Winemakers<br />
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2006 Vineyard Select Coonawarra Cabernet 45.0<br />
23 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2006 McLaren Parish Shiraz 36.0<br />
24 Saddler's Creek Wines<br />
2006 Bluegrass Cabernet 42.0<br />
25 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
2006 The Scribbler Cabernet Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
26 Deakin Estate<br />
2006 Crackerjack Shiraz Viognier 43.5<br />
27 Windy Peak Vineyards<br />
2006 Shiraz Viognier 48.0 Bronze<br />
28 Watershed Premium Wines<br />
2005 Cabernet Merlot 40.5<br />
29 Wyndham Estate<br />
2006 George Wyndham Langhorne Creek Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
30 Henry's Drive Vignerons<br />
2006 Parson's Flat Shiraz Cabernet 45.5<br />
31 Yarra Ridge Vineyards<br />
2006 Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 45.0<br />
32 Shingleback<br />
2005 The Gate Mclaren Vale Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
33 Nepen<strong>the</strong> Wines<br />
2006 The Rogue 48.0 Bronze<br />
34 Capel Vale<br />
2005 Debut Cabernet Merlot 43.5<br />
35 Step Road<br />
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 49.5 Bronze<br />
36 Philip Shaw Wines<br />
2006 No 17 Merlot Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 44.5<br />
37 Blue Pyrenees Estate<br />
2005 Shiraz 44.5<br />
38 Elderton Wines<br />
2006 Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 49.5 Bronze<br />
39 Ge<strong>of</strong>f Merrill Wines<br />
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon 45.0<br />
40 De Bortoli Wines<br />
2006 Gulf Station Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 42.0<br />
41 St Hallett Wines<br />
2006 Blackwell Shiraz 52.0 Silver<br />
42 Penley Estate<br />
2006 Hyland Coonawarra Shiraz 49.0 Bronze<br />
43 Saltram Wine Estate<br />
2006 Mamre Brook Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 44.0<br />
44 Pooles Rock Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Cockfighter's Ghost Langhorne Creek<br />
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45 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Barwang Hilltops Shiraz 45.0<br />
46 Balgownie Estate<br />
2005 Estate Shiraz 46.0<br />
47 Tahbilk Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon 44.0<br />
48 Wynns Coonawarra Estate<br />
2006 The Gables Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz 51.5 Silver<br />
49 Stonehaven<br />
2006 Stepping Stone Limestone Coast Shiraz 52.5 Silver<br />
50 Austral Wines<br />
2006 Two Churches Barossa Shiraz 43.0<br />
51 Grant Burge Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Cameron Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 51.5 Silver<br />
52 Starvedog Lane<br />
2006 Cabernet Merlot 55.5 Gold<br />
53 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 48.5 Bronze<br />
54 Thorn-Clarke Wines<br />
2006 Sandpiper The Blend 42.5<br />
55 Redman Wines<br />
2006 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 40.5<br />
56 Tintara<br />
2006 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 47.5 Bronze<br />
57 Yarra Burn<br />
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 43.5<br />
58 Willunga 100<br />
2006 McLaren Vale Grenache 47.5 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ben Edwards, Tim Kirk, Jim Chatto<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
A strong class with many different personalities. The best <strong>show</strong>ed power and poise with a healthy<br />
dose <strong>of</strong> balance.<br />
Class 44<br />
Dry White - Fragrant and flowery style (Riesling, Traminer, Frontignan, etc.<br />
but excluding Sauvignon blanc and Verdelho).<br />
1 Taylors Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Riesling 44.0<br />
2 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Barossa Riesling 46.0<br />
3 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Hanwood Riesling 47.0 Bronze<br />
4 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd<br />
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<strong>2008</strong> Diamond Cellars Traminer Riesling 42.5<br />
5 Babich Wines Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Pinot Gris 49.0 Bronze<br />
6 Casella Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Yellow Tail Riesling 39.5<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Iain Riggs, Stephen Brook, Jeremy Stockman<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Enough said!<br />
Class 45<br />
Dry White - S<strong>of</strong>t fruity style<br />
1 St Hallett Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Poacher's Blend 45.5<br />
2 Amberley<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Chimney Brush Chenin Blanc 44.5<br />
3 Brown Bro<strong>the</strong>rs Milawa Vineyard Pty/Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Pinot Grigio 45.0<br />
4 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
2006 Barossa Semillon 53.0 Silver<br />
5 Australian Vintage Ltd<br />
2006 Tesco Semillon Not Received<br />
6 Jacob's Creek Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Chardonnay 43.5<br />
7 Warburn Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Premium Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 47.0 Bronze<br />
8 De Bortoli Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Windy Peak Chardonnay 47.5 Bronze<br />
9 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Cookoothama Chardonnay 42.0<br />
10 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Koonunga Hill Chardonnay 44.5<br />
11 Westend Estate Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Outback Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 45.0<br />
12 Tyrrell's Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Lost Block Sauvignon Blanc 42.5<br />
13 Babich Wines Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 44.5<br />
14 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Diamond Label Chardonnay 46.5 Bronze<br />
15 Berton Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Foundstone Unoaked Chardonnay 44.5<br />
16 Windy Peak Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sacred Hill Semillon Chardonnay 46.0<br />
17 Trentham Estate Wines<br />
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18 Capel Vale<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Debut Verdelho 44.5<br />
19 Redbank Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> The Long Paddock Sauvignon Blanc 46.0<br />
20 Goundrey<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Homestead Unwooded Chardonnay 46.5 Bronze<br />
21 Mount Pleasant<br />
2003 Elizabeth Semillon 54.0 Silver<br />
22 db Production<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sacred Hill Colombard Chardonnay 45.0<br />
23 Zilzie Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Selection 23 Sauvignon Blanc 41.0<br />
24 Houghton<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 44.5<br />
25 Beelgara Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Estate Range Chardonnay 42.5<br />
26 Casella Wines<br />
2007 Yellow Tail Chardonnay 39.0<br />
27 Deakin Estate<br />
2007 Chardonnay 43.5<br />
28 Tinpot Hut Wines Marlborough<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 48.5 Bronze<br />
29 Evans and Tate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Margaret River Classic White 46.5 Bronze<br />
30 Watershed Premium Wines<br />
2007 Shades Unoaked Chardonnay 49.0 Bronze<br />
31 Taylors Wines<br />
2007 Promised Land Unwooded Chardonnay 44.0<br />
32 Nautilus Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Twin Islands Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 49.0 Bronze<br />
33 Gulf Station Vineyards<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Sacred Hill Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 46.0<br />
34 Lillydale Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Hanwood Sauvignon Blanc 42.0<br />
35 Brand's Laira<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Hanwood Crisp Chardonnay 42.0<br />
36 Cumulus Wines<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Rolling Chardonnay 43.0<br />
37 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Hanwood Chardonnay 44.0<br />
38 Vasse Felix<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Classic Dry White 47.5 Bronze<br />
39 Nepen<strong>the</strong> Wines<br />
2007 Tryst 43.5<br />
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40 Tahbilk Pty Ltd<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Marsanne 52.0 Silver<br />
41 Hardys<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Nottage Hill Chardonnay 41.5<br />
42 Ferngrove Vineyards Estate<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Symbols Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 47.5 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Iain Riggs, Lester Jesberg, Tim Kirk<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
In pure quality terms not great but a few very good Sunday arvo drinks. The low pointed <strong>wine</strong>s had<br />
excess sugar to fruit/acid, overoaked, phenolic/stuck ferment. A few chardonnays were simply<br />
awful, surely we've moved past <strong>the</strong> char-grilled oak chips?<br />
Class 46<br />
2007 Dry Red<br />
1 De Bortoli Wines<br />
2007 Sacred Hill Cabernet Merlot 45.0<br />
2 W Salter & Son<br />
2007 Pepperjack Cabernet Sauvignon 51.0 Silver<br />
3 Westend Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Richland Cabernet Sauvignon 44.0<br />
4 Ferngrove Vineyards Estate<br />
2007 Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
5 Withdrawn<br />
6 Beelgara Estate<br />
2007 Winemakers Selection Shiraz 48.0 Bronze<br />
7 Thorn-Clarke Wines<br />
2007 Shotfire Quartage 45.0<br />
8 Watershed Premium Wines<br />
2007 Shades Shiraz Merlot Cabernet 45.5<br />
9 Ingoldby Wines<br />
2007 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 48.0 Bronze<br />
10 Trentham Estate Wines<br />
2007 Lantana Shiraz Cabernet 43.5<br />
11 Cumulus Wines<br />
2007 Rolling Cabernet Merlot 45.5<br />
12 Brookland Valley<br />
2007 Verse 1 Cabernet Merlot 44.0<br />
13 Jamiesons Run<br />
2007 Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 46.0<br />
14 Mount Pleasant<br />
2007 Hanwood Cabernet Sauvingon 48.5 Bronze<br />
15 Lillydale Estate<br />
2007 Catching Thieves Cabernet Merlot 47.5 Bronze<br />
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16 Evans and Tate<br />
2007 Gnangara Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
17 Henry's Drive Vignerons<br />
2007 Pillar Box Red 48.0 Bronze<br />
18 Gulf Station Vineyards<br />
2007 Wild Vine Shiraz 51.5 Silver<br />
19 Penley Estate<br />
2007 Phoenix Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Not Received<br />
20 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Diamond Label Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
21 Withdrawn<br />
22 Jacob's Creek Wines<br />
2007 Grenache Shiraz 43.5<br />
23 Delegat's Wine Estate<br />
2007 Oyster Bay Merlot 46.0<br />
24 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 46.0<br />
25 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
26 Morambro Creek<br />
2007 Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 45.0<br />
27 Shingleback<br />
2007 Red Knot Mclaren Vale Shiraz 48.5 Bronze<br />
28 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Barwang Shiraz Not Received<br />
29 Angove Family Winemakers<br />
2007 Red Belly Black Shiraz 47.0 Bronze<br />
30 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler<br />
2007 Shiraz 55.5 Gold<br />
31 Maglieri Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 McLaren Vale Shiraz 48.5 Bronze<br />
32 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2007 Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 48.5 Bronze<br />
33 d'Arenberg<br />
2007 The Laughing Magpie 48.5 Bronze<br />
34 Cheviot Bridge<br />
2007 Long Flat Cabernet Merlot 42.0<br />
35 Berton Vineyards<br />
2007 The Black Shiraz 46.0<br />
36 Capel Vale<br />
2007 Regional Series Cabernet Merlot 45.5<br />
37 Withdrawn<br />
38 Taylors Wines<br />
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon 44.0<br />
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39 Warburn Estate<br />
2007 Premium Reserve Barossa Merlot 53.0 Silver<br />
TOP 40 Zilzie Wines<br />
2007 Selection 23 Shiraz 56.0 Gold<br />
41 Water Wheel Vineyards<br />
2007 Memsie 50.0 Bronze<br />
42 St Hallett Wines<br />
2007 Gamekeeper's Reserve 45.0<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James,Travis Fuller, Kate Radburnd<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Good commercial class - many excellent commercial <strong>wine</strong>s without highlights.<br />
Class 47<br />
2006 and Older Dry Red<br />
1 Withdrawn<br />
2 Blue Pyrenees Estate<br />
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 47.5 Bronze<br />
3 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
2006 Barossa Shiraz 44.0<br />
4 Ge<strong>of</strong>f Merrill Wines<br />
2005 Jacko's Blend Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
5 Redman Wines<br />
2006 Coonawarra Shiraz 42.0<br />
TOP 6 Saltram Wine Estate<br />
2006 Mamre Brook Barossa Shiraz 56.0 Gold<br />
7 Nepen<strong>the</strong> Wines<br />
2006 Tryst 43.5<br />
8 Tintara<br />
2006 McLaren Vale Shiraz 48.5 Bronze<br />
9 Withdrawn<br />
10 Cellarmaster Wines<br />
2006 Mildara Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 44.5<br />
11 Elderton Wines<br />
2006 Barossa Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
12 Jacob's Creek Wines<br />
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 43.0<br />
13 Brown Bro<strong>the</strong>rs Milawa Vineyard Pty/Ltd<br />
2006 Shiraz 46.0<br />
14 G. Gramp & Sons<br />
2006 Cabernet Merlot 51.0 Silver<br />
15 Stonehaven<br />
2006 Stepping Stone Coonawarra Wratonbully<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon 42.0<br />
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16 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
2006 Barossa Shiraz Viognier 44.0<br />
17 Leasingham<br />
2006 Bin 61 Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
18 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler<br />
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 46.5 Bronze<br />
19 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Grey Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 45.5<br />
20 Nugan Estate Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Cookoothama Cabernet Merlot 46.5 Bronze<br />
21 Amberley<br />
2006 Chimney Brush Shiraz 45.0<br />
22 Richmond Grove Wines<br />
2006 Limited Release Barossa Shiraz 55.5 Gold<br />
23 Pooles Rock Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Cockfighter's Ghost Mclaren Vale Shiraz 42.0<br />
24 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Bin 389 52.5 Silver<br />
25 Mount Pleasant<br />
2006 Philip Hunter Valley Shiraz 43.0<br />
26 Hardys<br />
2006 Oomoo McLaren Vale Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
27 St Hallett Wines<br />
2006 Faith Shiraz 43.5<br />
28 Philip Shaw Wines<br />
2006 No 89 Shiraz Viognier 43.5<br />
29 Leconfield Wines<br />
2006 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 52.0 Silver<br />
30 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Hanwood Shiraz 45.0<br />
31 Withdrawn<br />
32 Shingleback<br />
2006 Mclaren Vale Shiraz 51.0 Silver<br />
33 Tahbilk Pty Ltd<br />
2005 Shiraz 45.5<br />
34 Taylors Wines<br />
2006 Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 45.0<br />
35 d'Arenberg<br />
2006 The Dead Arm 46.5 Bronze<br />
36 Wyndham Estate<br />
2006 Bin 888 Cabernet Merlot 41.0<br />
37 Watershed Premium Wines<br />
2005 Margaret River Shiraz 44.0<br />
38 Grant Burge Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Filsell Old Vine Shiraz 45.0<br />
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39 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd<br />
2006 Diamond Label Cabernet Sauvignon 44.5<br />
40 Bro<strong>the</strong>rs in Arms<br />
2006 No.6 Shiraz Cabernet 43.0<br />
41 Chateau Reynella<br />
2005 Basket Pressed MacLaren Vale Shiraz 49.0 Bronze<br />
42 Brand's Laira<br />
2006 Blockers Cabernet Sauvignon 49.5 Bronze<br />
43 De Bortoli Wines<br />
2006 Deen de Bortoli Vat 9 Cabernet Sauvignon 44.5<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Lester Jesberg, David Bicknell<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Very diverse class <strong>of</strong> varieties, <strong>vintage</strong>s and styles. A lot <strong>of</strong> simple and s<strong>of</strong>t or sweet <strong>wine</strong>s<br />
overshadowed by o<strong>the</strong>rs with depth and flavour. The usual overoaked or overextracted suspects<br />
were in evidence.<br />
Sparkling Classes – 48-53<br />
Sparkling Premium Classes 48-49<br />
Class 48<br />
White and Pink<br />
1 Sirromet Wines<br />
2006 Seven Scenes Chardonnay Pinot Noir 48.0 Bronze<br />
2 Cockatoo Ridge (3)<br />
Brut Cuvee 42.0<br />
3 Yellowglen Vineyards<br />
Perle Rosé 56.0 Gold<br />
4 Orlando Wines (2)<br />
Trilogy Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier Rosé 44.5<br />
5 Coldstream Hills<br />
2004 Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 53.5 Silver<br />
6 Orlando Wines (1)<br />
Trilogy Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier Cuvée Brut 43.5<br />
7 Blue Pyrenees Estate<br />
2001 Midnight Cuvee 43.0<br />
8 House <strong>of</strong> Arras (3)<br />
Tigress NV Sparkling Rosé 47.0 Bronze<br />
9 House <strong>of</strong> Arras (2)<br />
2003 Bay <strong>of</strong> Fires Pinot Noir Chardonnay 49.5 Bronze<br />
10 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
2005 Cellar Reserve Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuvee 51.0 Silver<br />
11 Cockatoo Ridge (2)<br />
Sparkling Rosé 45.5<br />
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TOP 12 Hardys<br />
2000 St James Tumbarumba Cuvee 56.5 Gold<br />
13 Cockatoo Ridge (1)<br />
Eleanora Pinot Chardonnay 44.0<br />
14 House <strong>of</strong> Arras (1)<br />
2002 Arras Chardonnay Pinot Noir 55.5 Gold<br />
15 The Yalumba Wine Company<br />
2004 Jansz Vintage Cuvee 44.0<br />
16 Starvedog Lane<br />
2003 Pinot Chardonnay Sparkling White 51.0 Silver<br />
17 Houghton<br />
2004 Wisdom Pemberton Pinot Sparkling White 48.0 Bronze<br />
18 Nautilus Estate<br />
Cuvee Marlborough Brut 46.5 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ben Edwards, Tim Kirk, Jim Chatto<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
The overall quality <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> class <strong>show</strong>s how far <strong>the</strong> industry has come, by making <strong>wine</strong>s <strong>of</strong> finesse<br />
and poise without a hint <strong>of</strong> excessive aldehydic character.<br />
Class 49<br />
Red<br />
1 Leasingham<br />
2002 Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz 49.5 Bronze<br />
2 Withdrawn<br />
3 Rumball Sparkling Wines<br />
1997 Sparkling Shiraz 44.5<br />
4 Morris Wines<br />
Sparkling Shiraz Durif 44.5<br />
5 Blue Pyrenees Estate<br />
2004 Sparkling Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
6 B Seppelt & Son (1)<br />
2004 Show Sparkling Shiraz 45.5<br />
7 B Seppelt & Son (2)<br />
Silverband Grampians Sparkiling Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
8 Houghton<br />
2001 Sparkling Shiraz 46.0<br />
9 Cellarmaster Wines<br />
2005 Dorrien Estate Lockwood Smith Barossa<br />
Sparkling Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, David Bicknell, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
There appears to be some confusion as to style here. Some <strong>wine</strong>s <strong>show</strong>ing too much oak and<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs too much tannin.<br />
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Sparkling Commercial Classes 50-51<br />
Class 50<br />
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White and Pink<br />
1 B Seppelt & Son (2)<br />
2005 Fleur De Lys 46.5 Bronze<br />
2 Blue Pyrenees Estate (1)<br />
NV Brut 44.5<br />
3 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Hanwood Estate Pinot Noir Chardonnay Brut 43.0<br />
4 Taltarni Vineyards (1)<br />
2007 Brut 46.5 Bronze<br />
5 Jacob's Creek Wines (3)<br />
Sparkling Rosé 46.5 Bronze<br />
6 Yellowglen Vineyards (3)<br />
2007 Cremant 42.5<br />
7 House <strong>of</strong> Arras<br />
Tigress Pinot Noir Chardonnay 46.0<br />
8 Hardys (2)<br />
Sir James Brut de Brut 51.0 Silver<br />
9 Jacob's Creek Wines (2)<br />
2006 Reserve Chardonnay Pinot Noir 50.0 Bronze<br />
10 Taltarni Vineyards (4)<br />
2004 Clover Hill 42.5<br />
11 Withdrawn<br />
12 B Seppelt & Son (1)<br />
2005 Salinger 51.0 Silver<br />
13 Yellowglen Vineyards (1)<br />
2005 Perle 51.0 Silver<br />
14 Hardys (4)<br />
Omni 44.0<br />
15 Brown Bro<strong>the</strong>rs Milawa Vineyard Pty/Ltd<br />
Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier 48.5 Bronze<br />
16 Hardys (3)<br />
Sir James Cuvee Brut 45.5<br />
17 Blue Pyrenees Estate (3)<br />
2001 Brut Rosé 43.5<br />
18 Hardys (1)<br />
2004 Sir James Vintage 47.5 Bronze<br />
19 Yellowglen Vineyards (2)<br />
2007 Vintage Pinot Noir Chardonnay 40.0<br />
20 Jacob's Creek Wines (1)<br />
Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut Cuvee 48.0 Bronze<br />
21 Taltarni Vineyards (3)<br />
T Series Sparkling 43.5<br />
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22 Blue Pyrenees Estate (2)<br />
2006 Vintage Brut 47.0 Bronze<br />
23 Taltarni Vineyards (2)<br />
2007 Brut Tache 47.5 Bronze<br />
24 Yarra Burn (1)<br />
2006 Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier 51.5 Silver<br />
25 Yarra Burn (2)<br />
2004 Pinot Noir Chardonnay Rosé 46.5 Bronze<br />
26 Yarra Burn (3)<br />
Premium Cuvee Brut Pinot Chardonnay 46.5 Bronze<br />
27 Yarra Burn (4)<br />
Premium Cuvee Rosé 46.5 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Kate Radburnd, Tim Kirk<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Quite a solid class with many well made but unevolved <strong>wine</strong>s. A difficult class to judge due to a<br />
lack <strong>of</strong> benchmark examples.<br />
Class 51<br />
Red<br />
1 Hardys<br />
2004 Oomoo Clare Valley Sparkling Shiraz 44.5<br />
2 De Bortoli Wines<br />
Emeri Sparkling Shiraz 46.0<br />
3 B Seppelt & Son<br />
2005 Original Sparkling Shiraz 45.0<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, David Bicknell, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Not a strong group!<br />
Museum Classes – 2003 and older <strong>vintage</strong>s Sparkling<br />
Classes 52-53<br />
Class 52<br />
White and Pink<br />
1 House <strong>of</strong> Arras (1)<br />
2001 Chardonnay Pinot 49.0 Bronze<br />
TOP 2 House <strong>of</strong> Arras (3)<br />
1999 Chardonnay Pinot 55.5 Gold<br />
3 House <strong>of</strong> Arras (4)<br />
1998 Chardonnay Pinot 51.0 Silver<br />
4 Taltarni Vineyards (2)<br />
2003 Clover Hill Blanc de Blanc 46.5 Bronze<br />
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5 House <strong>of</strong> Arras (2)<br />
2000 Chardonnay Pinot 51.0 Silver<br />
6 Brown Bro<strong>the</strong>rs Milawa Vineyard Pty Ltd<br />
2002 Pinot Chardonnay 46.5 Bronze<br />
7 Taltarni Vineyards (1)<br />
2001 Clover Hill Sparkling Brut 45.5<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Iain Riggs, Stephen Brook, Jeremy Stockman<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Very good class as evidenced by medals. Wine 2 had great finesse, carry and balance. Two very<br />
strong silvers.<br />
Class 53<br />
Red<br />
1 Leasingham (3)<br />
1996 Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz 40.0<br />
2 Leasingham (2)<br />
1997 Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz 47.5 Bronze<br />
3 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
2001 Black Queen Sparkling Shiraz 46.5 Bronze<br />
4 Leasingham (1)<br />
1998 Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz 39.0<br />
5 Leasingham (6)<br />
1991 Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz 38.0<br />
6 Leasingham (4)<br />
1995 Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz 49.0 Bronze<br />
7 Leasingham (5)<br />
1994 Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz 49.5 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, David Bicknell, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Sparkling red production may not be <strong>the</strong> best way to hide <strong>wine</strong>s with Brett.<br />
Fortified Classes 54-71<br />
Fortified Premium Classes 54-60<br />
Class 54<br />
Sherry - Fino style<br />
1 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty. Ltd.<br />
Flora Fino DP117 52.0 Silver<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Kate Radburnd, Tim Kirk<br />
Class 55<br />
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Sherry - Amontillado style<br />
1 Morris Wines<br />
Old Premium Amontillado 48.5 Bronze<br />
2 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Hanwood Classic Amontillado 45.0<br />
TOP 3 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Clara Blanca DP116 Amontillado 55.5 Gold<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Kate Radburnd, Tim Kirk<br />
Class 56<br />
Sherry - Australian Oloroso (Sweet) style<br />
1 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Hanwood Oloroso 45.5<br />
TOP 2 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Vera Viola DP38 Oloroso 56.0 Gold<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Kate Radburnd, Tim Kirk<br />
Class 57<br />
Sweet White - excluding Muscat<br />
TOP 1 Morris Wines (1)<br />
Old Premium Liqueur Tokay 56.0 Gold<br />
2 Bailey's <strong>of</strong> Glenrowan<br />
Winemaker Selection Old Tokay 48.5 Bronze<br />
3 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Rare Tokay 51.0 Silver<br />
4 Morris Wines (2)<br />
Cellar Reserve Tokay 55.5 Gold<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Travis Fuller, Stephen Brook<br />
Class 58<br />
Muscat<br />
TOP 1 Morris Wines (1)<br />
Old Premium Liqueur Muscat 56.0 Gold<br />
2 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Rare Muscat 50.0 Bronze<br />
3 Morris Wines (2)<br />
Cellar Reserve Muscat 53.5 Silver<br />
4 Bailey's <strong>of</strong> Glenrowan<br />
Winemakers Selection Old Muscat 51.0 Silver<br />
5 Morris Wines (3)<br />
1986 Liqueur Muscat 55.5 Gold<br />
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6 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Show Reserve Liqueur Muscat 51.5 Silver<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ben Edwards, Jeremy Stockman, Lester Jesberg<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
As expected an absolute joy to bicker over <strong>the</strong> finer points <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se magnificent <strong>wine</strong>s. Thanks to<br />
<strong>the</strong> exhibitors for entering.<br />
Class 59<br />
Tawny Port Style<br />
1 Morris Wines (1)<br />
Old Premium Tawny 48.5 Bronze<br />
2 Hardys<br />
Show Port 48.0 Bronze<br />
3 Morris Wines (2)<br />
Cellar Reserve Old Tawny 44.0<br />
4 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Hanwood Grand Tawny Port 47.0 Bronze<br />
5 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd<br />
DP 90 Rare Fortified 55.5 Gold<br />
TOP 6 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Great Grandfa<strong>the</strong>r Rare Tawny 56.0 Gold<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, David Bicknell, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Excellent class.<br />
Class 60<br />
Vintage Port Style - bottled.<br />
1 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
1997 'The King' AD 2018 49.0 Bronze<br />
2 Withdrawn<br />
3 Serafino Wines<br />
2005 Vintage Shiraz Fortified 42.0<br />
4 Morris Wines (1)<br />
1998 Vintage Port 55.5 Gold<br />
5 d'Arenberg (2)<br />
2006 Vintage Fortified 45.5<br />
6 Morris Wines (2)<br />
2002 Vintage Port 51.0 Silver<br />
TOP 7 Hardys<br />
2001 Vintage Port 56.0 Gold<br />
8 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2002 Show Reserve Vintage Port 48.5 Bronze<br />
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9 d'Arenberg (1)<br />
2005 Vintage Fortified 43.5<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Iain Riggs, Travis Fuller, Jim Chatto<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Some cork issues, o<strong>the</strong>rwise solid Aussie VPs.<br />
Class 61<br />
Sherry - Amontillado style<br />
1 Lake George Winery (2)<br />
Dry Oloroso 47.5 Bronze<br />
TOP 2 Morris Wines (1)<br />
Show Amontillado 55.5 Gold<br />
3 Morris Wines (3)<br />
Amontillado 49.0 Bronze<br />
4 Lake George Winery (1)<br />
Dry Oloroso 41.5<br />
5 Morris Wines (2)<br />
Cellar Reserve Amontillado 54.5 Silver<br />
6 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Show Reserve Amontadillo 44.5<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Kate Radburnd, Tim Kirk<br />
Class 62<br />
Sherry - Australian Oloroso Style<br />
TOP 1 Morris Wines (1)<br />
Show Oloroso 55.5 Gold<br />
2 Morris Wines (2)<br />
Cellar Reserve Oloroso 52.0 Silver<br />
3 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Show Reserve Oloroso 48.5 Bronze<br />
TOP 4 Morris Wines (3)<br />
Oloroso 55.5 Gold<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Kate Radburnd, Tim Kirk<br />
Class 63<br />
Sweet White - excluding Muscat<br />
1 Morris Wines (4)<br />
Grand Liqueur Tokay 48.0 Bronze<br />
2 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
Show Tokay 51.0 Silver<br />
3 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
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Show Reserve Tokay 53.0 Silver<br />
TOP 4 Morris Wines (1)<br />
Show Liqueur Tokay 56.5 Gold<br />
5 Morris Wines (3)<br />
Rare Liqueur Tokay 56.0 Gold<br />
6 Morris Wines (2)<br />
Reserve Liqueur Tokay 52.5 Silver<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ben Edwards, Jeremy Stockman, Lester Jesberg<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Gracious old dames to be appreciated for <strong>the</strong>ir stately glory.<br />
Class 64<br />
Muscat<br />
1 Morris Wines (1)<br />
Show Liqueur Muscat 55.5 Gold<br />
TOP 2 Morris Wines (4)<br />
Grand Liqueur Muscat 56.0 Gold<br />
3 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Reserve Muscat 52.0 Silver<br />
TOP 4 Morris Wines (3)<br />
Rare Liqueur Muscat 56.0 Gold<br />
TOP 5 Morris Wines (2)<br />
Show Liqueur Muscat 56.0 Gold<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Travis Fuller, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
What a pleasure.<br />
Class 65<br />
Tawny Port Style<br />
1 Morris Wines (1)<br />
Show Tawny 46.0<br />
2 Lake George Winery (1)<br />
Tawny Port 47.0 Bronze<br />
3 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty. Ltd.<br />
Para Rare 51.5 Silver<br />
4 Morris Wines (2)<br />
Liqueur Tawny 55.5 Gold<br />
5 Morris Wines (4)<br />
Grand Tawny 53.0 Silver<br />
6 Morris Wines (3)<br />
Rare Tawny 54.5 Silver<br />
7 Lake George Winery (2)<br />
Tawny Port 44.5<br />
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8 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Show Reserve Tawny Port 50.0 Bronze<br />
TOP 9 Saltram Wine Estate<br />
Show Tawny 56.0 Gold<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, David Bicknell, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Top gold was a <strong>wine</strong> <strong>of</strong> age and possessed great bite and length.<br />
Class 66<br />
Vintage Port Style - aged more than 7 years (2001 and older <strong>vintage</strong>s).<br />
1 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd<br />
1998 Vintage 45.5<br />
TOP 2 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd<br />
2001 Vintage Fortified 55.5 Gold<br />
3 Chateau Reynella<br />
1998 Vintage Port 48.5 Bronze<br />
4 Morris Wines<br />
2000 Vintage Port 47.5 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Iain Riggs, Travis Fuller, Jim Chatto<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Some cork issues, o<strong>the</strong>rwise solid Aussie VPs.<br />
Class 67<br />
Class 68<br />
Sherry any style<br />
1 Angove Family Winemakers<br />
Pale Dry<br />
Sweet White - excluding Muscat<br />
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Not Received<br />
1 Bailey's <strong>of</strong> Glenrowan<br />
Founder Series Liqueur Tokay 49.0 Bronze<br />
2 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty. Ltd.<br />
Grand Tokay 53.0 Silver<br />
3 De Bortoli Wines<br />
Black Noble 48.0 Bronze<br />
4 Morris Wines<br />
Liqueur Tokay 48.0 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Travis Fuller, Stephen Brook<br />
Class 69<br />
Muscat<br />
1 Bailey's <strong>of</strong> Glenrowan<br />
Founder Liqueur Muscat 51.0 Silver
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2 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Grand Muscat 51.5 Silver<br />
3 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Hanwood Classic Muscat 47.5 Bronze<br />
TOP 4 Hardys<br />
Lauriston Show Muscat 55.5 Gold<br />
5 De Bortoli Wines<br />
Show Liqueur Muscat 50.0 Bronze<br />
6 Morris Wines<br />
Liqueur Muscat 45.0<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ben Edwards, Jeremy Stockman, Lester Jesberg<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
The styles varied from young and fragrant to dark and serious. A joy to judge <strong>the</strong>se iconic styles.<br />
Class 70<br />
Tawny Port Style<br />
1 Hardys (2)<br />
Lauriston Show Port 44.0<br />
2 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Para Grand 50.5 Bronze<br />
3 De Bortoli Wines (2)<br />
Eight Year Old Tawny Port 45.0<br />
4 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
Magill Bluestone Aged Tawny 10 Year Old 46.5 Bronze<br />
5 Saltram Wine Estate<br />
Mr Pickwick's Particular Tawny Port 45.5<br />
6 Fosters Group<br />
Galway Pipe Fine Old Tawny 47.5 Bronze<br />
TOP 7 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
Grandfa<strong>the</strong>r 55.5 Gold<br />
8 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Hanwood Classic Tawny Port 46.5 Bronze<br />
9 De Bortoli Wines (1)<br />
Old Boys 21Year Old Tawny 51.0 Silver<br />
10 Hardys (1)<br />
Whiskers Blake Classic Tawny 46.5 Bronze<br />
11 Morris Wines<br />
Liqueur Tawny 46.5 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Tim James, David Bicknell, Stephen Brook<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
Good commercial class <strong>of</strong> Tawny.<br />
Class 71<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Vintage Cellars National Wine Show <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
Vintage or Ruby Port Style.<br />
1 Peter Lehmann Wines<br />
1998 'The King' AD 2019 51.0 Silver<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Iain Riggs, Travis Fuller, Jim Chatto<br />
Brandy<br />
Class 72<br />
Brandy - 2 years old and not exceeding 3 years.<br />
TOP 1 Angove Family Winemakers<br />
St Agnes Brandy 55.5 Gold<br />
2 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd<br />
Max Brandy 48.5 Bronze<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Kate Radburnd, Tim Kirk<br />
Judges Comments:<br />
The gold considered an outstanding example.<br />
Class 73<br />
Premium Class any age<br />
TOP 1 Angove Family Winemakers (2)<br />
St Agnes XO Brandy 55.5 Gold<br />
2 Angove Family Winemakers (1)<br />
St Agnes VSOP Brandy 52.0 Silver<br />
3 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (2)<br />
Chairmans Reserve Brandy 53.5 Silver<br />
4 McWilliam's Wines Pty Ltd (1)<br />
Show Reserve Deluxe Liqueur Brandy 51.0 Silver<br />
Judging Panel:<br />
Ian McKenzie, Kate Radburnd, Tim Kirk<br />
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EXHIBITORS<br />
All Saints Estate Po Box 10 Wahgunyah VIC 3687 30, 40, 41, 43<br />
Amberley Reynell Road Reynella SA 5161 5, 15, 25, 27, 41, 45, 47<br />
Angove Family Winemakers Po Box 12 Renmark SA 5341 7, 8, 13, 15, 39, 40, 43, 46, 67, 72,<br />
73<br />
Annie's Lane At Quelltaler Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 25, 26, 39, 40, 46, 47<br />
Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard Pty Ltd Debeyers Rd Pokolbin NSW 2320 26<br />
Auntsfield Estate 270 Paynters Road, Rd2 Blenheim Malborough NZ 20<br />
Austral Wines C/- Po Box 315 Tanunda SA 5352 39, 40, 41, 42, 43<br />
Australian Vintage Ltd Po Box 62 Lyndoch SA 5351 32, 34, 35, 36, 45<br />
Babich Wines Ltd Babich Road Henderson, Auckland, NZ 41, 42, 44, 45<br />
Balgownie Estate Cnr Melba Hwy & Gulf Rd Yarra Glen VIC 3775 40, 42, 43<br />
Balthazar Barossa Pty Ltd Po Box 675 Nuriootpa SA 5355 26, 37<br />
Banrock Station Reynell Road Reynella SA 5161 15<br />
Bailey's Of Glenrowan Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 57, 58, 68, 69<br />
Bay Of Fires Reynell Road Reynella SA 5161 2, 9<br />
Beelgara Estate Po Box 5064 Griffith NSW2680 2, 8, 17, 26, 40, 41, 45<br />
Berton Vineyards Po Box 584 Yenda NSW 2681 20, 40, 41, 42, 45, 46<br />
Best’s Wines Pty Ltd 111 Bests Road Great Western VIC 3377 27<br />
Bimbadgen Estate 790 Mcdonalds Rd Pokolbin NSW 2320 21, 40, 41<br />
Bird In Hand Winery Po Box 163 Woodside SA 5244 10, 12, 23<br />
Blue Pyrenees Estate Po Box 3, Vinoca Road Avoca VIC 3467 23, 28, 30, 34, 40, 41, 43, 47, 48,<br />
49, 50<br />
Brand’s Laira Po Box 1 Hanwood NSW 2680 25, 27, 30, 34, 38, 40, 42, 43, 45,<br />
47<br />
Bro<strong>the</strong>rs In Arms Po Box 840 Langhorne Creek SA 5255 27, 30, 34, 43, 47<br />
Brown Bro<strong>the</strong>rs Milawa Vineyard Po Box 44 Milawa VIC 3678 18, 21, 25, 27, 43, 45, 47, 50,52<br />
Brookland Valley Reynell Road Reynella SA 5161 25, 30, 35, 40, 42, 46<br />
Brokenwood Wines 401 Mcdonalds Road Pokolbin NSW 2320 4, 19, 27, 35, 36<br />
B Seppelt & Son Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 17, 18, 26, 27, 43, 49, 50, 51<br />
Burnt Spur Po Box 85 Martinborough NZ 5974 2, 5<br />
Capel Vale Po Box 4231 Myaree Bc WA 6960 1, 12, 16, 20, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46<br />
Cassegrain Wines Po Box 5592 Port Macquarie NSW 2444 15, 32<br />
Casella Wines Po Box 281 Yenda NSW 2681 20, 24, 26, 28, 30, 37, 38, 39, 40,<br />
41, 42, 44, 45,<br />
Cellarmaster Wines Po Box 442 Tanunda SA 5352 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 19, 24, 25,<br />
26, 35, 38, 47, 49<br />
Chateau Reynella Reynell Road Reynella SA 5161 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 47, 66<br />
Chapman Grove Wines 11 Hope Road Ardross WA 6153 6, 35, 38<br />
Cheviot Bridge 14 Dillon Rd, Aldgate SA 5154 24, 39, 40<br />
Clairault Wines Po Box 360 Dunsborough WA 6281 30, 38<br />
Cockatoo Ridge Box 855 Nuriootpa SA 5355 26, 48<br />
Coldstream Hills Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 17, 24, 26, 35, 48<br />
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Coolangatta Estate 1335 Bolong Road<br />
Shoalhaven Heads NSW 2535 32, 36<br />
Cumulus Wines Po Box 41 Cudal NSW 2864 8, 10, 11, 12, 40, 41, 45, 46<br />
Dalrymple Vineyards Po Box 10 Angaston SA 5353 41<br />
Dalfarras Wines Pty Ltd Po Box 130 Nagambie VIC 3608 28, 41<br />
D'arenberg Po Box 195 Mclaren Vale SA 5171 1, 7, 14, 17, 25, 28, 29, 40, 41, 42,<br />
46, 47, 60<br />
Db Production Po Box 21 Bilbul NSW 2680 45<br />
Deakin Estate Deakin Estate, Pmb 24 Red Cliffs VIC 3496 41, 43, 45<br />
De Bortoli Wines Po Box 21 Bilbul NSW 2680 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 15, 19, 21,<br />
26, 30, 35, 36, 37, 40, 41, 42, 43,<br />
45, 46, 47, 51, 68, 69, 70<br />
Delegat's Wine Estate Glendene Auckland NZ 42, 46<br />
Delatite Winery Po Box 246 Mansfield VIC 3724 16<br />
Devil's Lair Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 17, 18, 34<br />
Eden Springs Pty Ltd Box 76 Angaston SA 5353 1, 16<br />
Elderton Wines 3 Tanunda Road Nuriootpa SA 5355 43, 47<br />
Eldridge Estate Of Red Hill 120 Arthurs Seat Road Red Hill VIC 3937 22<br />
Eradus Wines Po Box1085 Blenheim NZ 5<br />
Evans And Tate Po Box 873 Busselton WA 6280 10, 12, 18, 20, 23, 35, 36, 37, 38,<br />
40, 41, 45, 46<br />
Ferngrove Vineyards Estate Rmb 240a Frankland River WA 6396 12, 41, 42, 45, 46<br />
Flametree Wines Po Box 449 Dunsborough WA 6281 6, 15<br />
Flinders Bay 7 Pymble Avenue Pymble NSW 2073 6<br />
Forester Estate 1064 Wildwood Rd Yallingup WA 6282 25, 41, 43,<br />
Fosters Group Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 70<br />
Fox Creek Wines Po Box 321 Mclaren Vale SA 5171 26, 27, 37, 42, 43<br />
Galli Estate 1507 Melton Hwy Rockbank VIC 3335 12<br />
Ge<strong>of</strong>f Merrill Wines Po Box 21 Reynella SA 5162 25, 32, 34, 37, 38, 41, 43, 47<br />
Goundrey Reynell Road Reynella SA 5161 28, 35, 42, 45<br />
Grant Burge Wines Pty Ltd Po Box 421 Tanunda SA 5352 1, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 37, 40, 41, 43,<br />
47<br />
G. Gramp & Sons Po Box 943 Rowland Flat SA 5352 18, 21, 26, 37, 47<br />
Gulf Station Vineyards Po Box 21 Bilbul NSW 2680 40, 42, 43, 45, 46<br />
Hardys Reynell Road Reynella SA 5161 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 27,<br />
29, 32, 34, 41, 43, 45, 47, 48, 50,<br />
51, 59, 60, 69, 70<br />
Henry's Drive Vignerons Po Box 305 Mclaren Vale SA 5171 26, 30, 41, 42, 43, 46<br />
Houghton Reynell Road Reynella SA 5161 7, 8, 20, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 37, 38,<br />
40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 48, 49<br />
House Of Arras Constellation Wines, Reynell Rd, Reynella SA 5161 48, 50, 52<br />
Hugh Hamilton Wines Po Box 615 Mclaren Vale SA 5171 20, 23<br />
Hungerford Hill 1 Broke Road Pokolbin NSW 2320 17<br />
Hunters Wines (Nz) Ltd Po Box 128 Renwick NZ 5, 7, 9, 16, 17, 20<br />
Ingoldby Wines Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 27, 40, 41, 46<br />
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Ivanhoe Wines 525 Marrowbone Road Pokolbin NSW 2320 34<br />
Jacob's Creek Wines Po Box 943 Rowland Flat SA 5352 15, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 31, 34, 37,<br />
39, 40, 41, 43, 45, 46, 47, 50<br />
Jamiesons Run Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 30, 34, 46<br />
Jules Taylor Wines 100 Arthur Street Blenheim NZ 5<br />
Kingston Estate Po Box 67 Kingston On Murray SA 5331 26, 27<br />
Kirrihill Wines Pty Ltd Po Box 7751 Clare SA 5453 1<br />
Lake George Winery 27 Mclachlan Crescent<br />
Weetangera ACT 2614 61, 65<br />
Lawson's Dry Hills Redwood Village Blenheim NZ 2, 5, 9, 20<br />
Leasingham Reynell Road Reynella SA 5161 1, 12, 16, 24, 25, 26, 27, 39, 42,<br />
47, 49, 53<br />
Leconfield Wines Po Box 14 Coonawarra SA 5263 12, 47<br />
Lenton Brae Po Box 500 Margaret River WA 6285 6, 12, 15, 17, 18<br />
Leo Buring Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 1, 39<br />
Lillypilly 47 Lillypilly Road Leeton NSW 2705 21<br />
Lillydale Estate Po Box 1 Hanwood NSW 2680 9, 40, 45, 46<br />
Lindemans Wines Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 10, 11, 12, 15, 24, 25, 30<br />
Maglieri Wines Pty Ltd Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 46<br />
Majella Wines Lynn Rd Coonawarra SA 5263 38, 42, 43<br />
Martinborough Vineyard Limited Po Box 85 Martinborough NZ 5, 9<br />
Mcivor Estate 80 Tooborac Baynton Road Tooborac VIC 3522 27<br />
Mcwilliam's Wines Pty Ltd Po Box 1 Hanwood NSW 2680 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 20,<br />
21, 24, 25, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 40,<br />
41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 50, 55,<br />
56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65,<br />
69, 70, 72, 73, 73<br />
Metala Wines Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 27, 43<br />
Mildara Wines Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 24, 25, 27, 30<br />
Millbrook Winery Po Box 48 Jarrahdale WA 6124 5, 6, 13<br />
Morambro Creek Pmb 98 Naracoorte SA 5271 40, 42, 46<br />
Morris Wines Po Box 943 Rowland Flat SA 5352 30, 34, 49, 55, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61,<br />
62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70<br />
Mount Riley Wines 10 Malthouse Rd, Rd4, Riverlands Blenheim NZ 2, 5, 9<br />
Mount Pleasant Po Box 1 Hanwood NSW 2680 19, 26, 27, 32, 36, 40, 41, 45, 46,<br />
47<br />
Mount Langi Ghiran Pty Ltd Po Box 477 Ararat VIC 3377 12, 27, 37<br />
Mud House 780 Glasnevin Road, State Highway 1 Waipara NZ 16, 17, 20<br />
Nautilus Estate Renwick Marlborough NZ 20, 41, 45, 49<br />
Neagles Rock Vineyards Po Box 323 Clare SA 5453 1, 14, 24, 26<br />
Nepen<strong>the</strong> Wines Po Box 225 Hahndorf SA 5245 43, 45, 47<br />
Nugan Estate Pty Ltd Po Box 759 Griffith NSW 2680 1, 2, 5, 11, 12, 15, 21, 25, 30, 40,<br />
42, 43, 45, 46, 47<br />
Oranje Tractor Wine 198 Link Rd Albany WA 6330 31<br />
Orlando Wines Po Box 943 Rowland Flat SA 5352 16, 18, 27, 34, 38, 48<br />
Pallister Estate Wines Po Box 121 Martinborough NZ 16, 20, 22<br />
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Paracombe Premium Wines Po Box 82 Paracombe SA 5132 39, 41<br />
Paringa Estate 44 Paringa Road Red Hill South VIC 3937 9, 26<br />
Penley Estate Penley Estate, 19 The Parade Norwood SA 5067 24, 42, 43, 46<br />
Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 1, 17, 24, 25, 29, 30, 37, 39, 41,<br />
42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 59, 66, 70<br />
Pepper Tree Wines 86 Halls Road Pokolbin NSW 2320 30, 41<br />
Peter Lehmann Wines Po Box 315 Tanunda SA 5352 1, 6, 8, 16, 19, 25, 26, 27, 31, 34,<br />
36, 38, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48,<br />
53, 60, 71<br />
Philip Shaw Wines Po Box 2473 Orange NSW 2800 38, 40, 42, 43, 47<br />
Pikes Vintners Pty Ltd Sevenhill Sevenhill SA 5453 1, 26<br />
Piromit Wines 113 Hanwood Ave Hanwood NSW 2680 2<br />
Pizzini Wines 175 King Valley Rd Whitfield VIC 3678 1<br />
Plunkett Fowles Po Box 22 Avenel VIC 3664 1, 16, 27, 30<br />
Pooles Rock Wines Pty Ltd 576 Debeyers Road Pokolbin NSW 2320 2, 4, 9, 12, 40, 43, 47<br />
Portsea Estate Po Box 3148 Bellvue Hill NSW 2023 22<br />
Redgate Wines P O Box 117 Margaret River WA 6285 1<br />
Redman Wines Po Box 342 Coonawarra SA 5263 25, 27, 30, 34, 43, 47<br />
Redbank Long Paddock Pty Ltd Po Box 10 Angaston SA 5353 26, 41, 43, 45<br />
Red Hill Estate 30 Brasser Avenue Dromana VIC 3936 40, 42<br />
Richmond Grove Wines Po Box 943 Rowland Flat SA 5352 9, 15, 16, 20, 27, 31, 34, 39, 40, 47<br />
Rocland Estates Pty Ltd Po Box 679 Nuriootpa SA 5355 26<br />
Roche Wines Po Box 300 Cessnock NSW 2325 5, 36<br />
Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 6, 15, 20, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 37,<br />
41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47<br />
Rumball Sparkling Wines Po Box 195 Glen Osmond SA 5064 49<br />
Saddler's Creek Wines Po Box 528 Cessnock NSW 2325 32, 34, 43<br />
Salena Estate Wines Po Box 2187 Berri SA 5343 24, 27, 30, 40<br />
Saltram Wine Estate Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 25, 26, 27, 34, 43, 47, 65, 70<br />
Sandalford Wines Po Box 140 Guildford WA 6935 6, 7, 8, 25, 27, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43<br />
Secret Stone Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 5<br />
Seppeltsfield Wines Pty. Ltd. Pmb 1 Seppeltsfield<br />
Via Nuriootpa SA 5355 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 65, 66, 68,<br />
69, 70<br />
Serafino Wines Po Box 683 Mclaren Vale SA 5171 12, 15, 60<br />
Sevenhill Po Box 13 Sevenhill SA 5453 1<br />
Shaw Vineyard Estate Po Box 3031 Murrumbateman NSW 2582 1<br />
Shingleback Po Box 811 Mclaren Vale SA 5171 40, 42, 43, 46, 47<br />
Sileni Estates Po Box 2234, Stortford Lodge Hastings NZ 8<br />
Sirromet Wines Po Box 1332 Capalaba QLD 4157 48<br />
Spring Creek Estate Ltd 23 Endeavour Street Blenheim NZ 5, 9<br />
Starvedog Lane Reynell Road Reynella SA 5161 9, 13, 15, 28, 35, 41, 43, 48<br />
Step Road Rsd Davidson Road Langhorne Creek SA 5255 40, 41, 43<br />
Graham Stevens Wines Po Box132 Mclaren Vale SA 5171 37<br />
St Hallett Wines Po Box 120 Tanunda SA 5352 15, 16, 34, 43, 45, 46, 47<br />
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St Hubert's Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 17, 24<br />
Stonehaven Reynell Road Reynella SA 5161 17, 42, 43, 47<br />
Summerfield Wines 5967 Stawell Avoca Road Moonambel VIC 3478 27<br />
Tahbilk Pty Ltd Po Box 130 Nagambie VIC 3608 1, 20, 32, 34, 39, 43, 45, 47<br />
Taltarni Vineyards 339 Taltarni Rd Moonambel VIC 3478 25, 27, 30, 37, 38, 41, 50, 52<br />
Taylors Wines Po Box 90 Auburn SA 5451 7, 12, 15, 16, 25, 28, 34, 39, 40,<br />
41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47<br />
Tempus Two Po Box 300 Cessnock NSW 2325 2, 15, 17, 19, 21, 30, 36<br />
Terrace Heights Estate P.O.Box 105, Renwick Marlborough NZ 5<br />
Terra Felix Po Box 2029, Wattletree Rd Po Malvern East VIC 3145 7, 42<br />
Thomas Vineyard Estate Po Box 490 Mclaren Vale SA 5171 37<br />
Thorn-Clarke Wines Po Box 402 Angaston SA 5353 1, 10, 12, 17, 23, 27, 30, 40, 41,<br />
42, 43, 46<br />
Thompson Estate Po Box 36 Cowaramup WA 6284 30<br />
Thomas Wines Po Box 606 Cessnock NSW 2325 4, 19, 32, 36<br />
Tinpot Hut Wines Marlborough Po Box 182 Nagambie VIC 3608 45<br />
Tintara Reynell Road Reynella SA 5161 15, 26, 27, 29, 30, 37, 42, 43, 47<br />
Totino Estate 982 Port Rd Albert Park SA 5014 2, 41<br />
Trentham Estate Wines Sturt Highway Trentham Cliffs NSW 2738 7, 8, 20, 23, 30, 40, 45, 46<br />
Tyrrell's Vineyards 1838 Broke Rd Pokolbin NSW 2320 4, 17, 19, 26, 27, 32, 36, 37, 40, 41<br />
45<br />
Vasse Felix Po Box 32 Cowaramup WA 6284 19, 25, 45<br />
Victorian Alps Winery 3897 Great Alpine Road Gapsted VIC 3737 23, 34<br />
Villa Maria Estate Po Box 43046, Mangere Auckland, NZ 5, 9, 22, 35, 37<br />
Vincognita Wines Po Box 778 Mclaren Vale SA 5171 37<br />
Warburn Estate Po Box 1442 Griffith NSW 2680 24, 26, 45, 46<br />
Watershed Premium Wines P.O. Box 893 Margaret River WA 6285 6, 8, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47<br />
Water Wheel Vineyards Po Box 61<br />
Bridgewater On Loddon VIC 3516 42, 46<br />
Westend Estate Pty Ltd Po Box 546 Griffith NSW 2680 5, 12, 15, 18, 26, 30, 39, 40, 41,<br />
42, 43, 45, 46<br />
Wignalls Wines Po Box 248 Albany WA 6331 5, 9<br />
Willunga 100 Po Box 182 Nagambie VIC 3608 43<br />
Windy Peak Vineyards Po Box 21 Bilbul NSW 2680 40, 41, 42, 43, 45<br />
Wirra Wirra Vineyards Po Box 145 Mclaren Vale SA 5171 1, 5, 6, 15, 24, 26, 28<br />
Wi<strong>the</strong>r Hills Vineyard Ltd 211 New Renwick Road, Rd2<br />
Blenheim NZ 2, 5, 9, 17, 22<br />
Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 1, 17, 18, 26, 27, 30, 34, 39, 41,<br />
42, 43, 46, 47<br />
Woodstock Wines Po Box 150 Mclaren Vale SA 5171 24<br />
W Salter & Son Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 41, 42, 46<br />
Wyndham Estate Po Box 943 Rowland Flat SA 5352 9, 15, 26, 27, 29, 30, 34, 40, 41,<br />
43, 47<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Vintage Cellars National Wine Show <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 24, 30, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43<br />
Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Po Box 144 Margaret River WA 6285 6, 8, 11, 12, 18, 24, 26, 27, 30, 40,<br />
41, 43<br />
The Yalumba Wine Company Po Box 10 Angaston SA 5353 1, 2, 8, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25,<br />
25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 34, 38, 40, 41,<br />
42, 43, 47, 48<br />
Yarra Burn Reynell Road Reynella SA 5161 28, 42, 43, 50<br />
Yarra Ridge Vineyards Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 40, 41, 43<br />
Yellowglen Vineyards Po Box 396 Nuriootpa SA 5355 48, 50<br />
Zema Estate Pty Ltd Po Box 12 Coonawarra SA 5263 30<br />
Zilzie Wines Po Box 243 Red Cliffs VIC 3496 8, 10, 11, 13, 40, 41, 42, 45, 46<br />
KAZ Group Pty Limited<br />
has pleasure in supporting<br />
THE VINTAGE CELLARS<br />
NATIONAL WINE SHOW OF AUSTRALIA<br />
KAZ Group Pty Limited has pleasure in supporting<br />
<strong>the</strong> Vintage Cellars National Wine Show <strong>of</strong><br />
Australia. KAZ, an independently managed<br />
subsidiary <strong>of</strong> Telstra Corporation, combines <strong>the</strong><br />
strength and networks <strong>of</strong> Australia’s leading<br />
communications company with its own 30-year<br />
track record in providing IT solutions. KAZ is <strong>the</strong><br />
largest Australian based supplier <strong>of</strong> IT services,<br />
with more than 4 500 staff, providing services to<br />
most government agencies, including Defence,<br />
and many top 100 companies. These services<br />
cover systems integration, business systems<br />
development and managed services for IT<br />
infrastructure.<br />
KAZ GROUP PTY LIMITED<br />
a Telstra company<br />
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<strong>2008</strong> Vintage Cellars National Wine Show <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> Judges – Tom Carson<br />
Inter<strong>national</strong> Judge – Kate Radburnd (New Zealand)<br />
Committee Chairman – Bill Moore<br />
Inter<strong>national</strong> Judge – Stephen Brook (England)<br />
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<strong>2008</strong> Vintage Cellars National Wine Show <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> Judges and Overseas Judges<br />
Left to right: Kate Radburnd, Tom Carson, Stephen Brook<br />
Judging Panel<br />
Left to right: Travis Fuller, Ian McKenzie, Stephen Brook<br />
Panel Chairmen<br />
Back: Ben Edwards, Iain Riggs<br />
Front: Ian McKenzie, Tom Carson, Tim James<br />
Judging Panel<br />
Left to right: David Bicknell, Ben Edwards, Kate Radburnd<br />
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<strong>2008</strong> Vintage Cellars National Wine Show <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
Judging Panel<br />
Left to right: Jeremy Stockman, Tim James, Jim Chatto<br />
Associate Judges<br />
Back left to right: Chris Crawford, Natalie Reymond, Elizabeth Jackson, Debbie Pearce<br />
Front left to right: Sam Kurtz, Matt Stafford, Tom Carson (Chairman), Tyson Stelzer, Mark O’Callaghan<br />
Judging Panel<br />
Left to right: Lester Jesberg, Iain Riggs, Tim Kirk<br />
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Stewards and Officials<br />
Back left to right: Neil Austin, John Baxter, Andrew Moore, David Metcalf, Brian Taylor, Alistair Grinbergs,<br />
Middle left to right: Bill Moore, John Payne, Leonie Crompton, Michele Norris, Dawn Buckmaster,<br />
Brian Handreck, Brian Graetz<br />
Front: Tom Carson (Chairman <strong>of</strong> Judges)<br />
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