the vintage cellars national wine show of australia⢠2008
the vintage cellars national wine show of australia⢠2008
the vintage cellars national wine show of australia⢠2008
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<strong>2008</strong> Vintage Cellars National Wine Show <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
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 />
<strong>2008</strong> Vintage Cellars National Wine Show <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
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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