2021 MGA Insurance McLaren Vale Wine Show Results Book
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McLaren Vale Wine Show - Mission Statement
VISION:
For the McLaren Vale Wine Show to be recognised as the premier regional wine show in Australia.
MISSION:
1. To showcase McLaren Vale wines and the region to local, interstate and international markets.
2. To ensure that excellence in varietal expression, viticulture, production, provenance and subregionality
are celebrated.
3. To develop a vehicle that provides experiences and creates value for the producers and assists them
in effectively promoting their products.
4. To contribute in building the presence and prestige that is brand McLaren Vale.
5. To innovate, engage and educate in order to enable the producers to connect with media and the
general public to build interest in the region as a whole.
6. To have best practice administration with a diverse and strong committee structure, as well as
traceable and transparent use of funds.
McLaren Vale Wine Show - 2021 Committee Members
We would like to acknowledge the following volunteers whose hard work throughout the year makes the
McLaren Vale Wine Show possible:
Co-Chairs:
Jolene Swayn
Paul Carpenter
Committee Members:
Kate Fleming
Peter Kennedy
(Chief Steward)
Dawne Thomas
Andre Bondar
Rob Mack
Ben Wilcox
Julie Kennedy
Haselgrove Wines
Longline Wines
Insideout Promotion & Marketing
Ekhidna Wines
Thomas Vineyard Estate
Bondar Wines
Aphelion Wine
Di Fabio Estate
Wirra Wirra Wines
In the spirit of reconciliation, McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association
acknowledges the Kaurna People as traditional custodians of the McLaren Vale region
and their connections to land, sea and community.
We pay our respect to their elders past and present and emerging and extend that
respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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McLaren Vale Wine Show - 2021 Judges
Chair of Judges - Tony Love
Tony Love is a South Australian based professional wine reviewer
and writer for a range of print and online mastheads. He has
been published in the Halliday Wine Companion and Halliday
Magazine, Wine Business Magazine, and Winepilot.com, and
currently is the wine writer for InDaily/InReview and SALife. He
also provides specialist consulting and content to regional and
national authorities, corporate entities, and a range of other travel
and lifestyle platforms. He has been a career journalist and editor
in newspaper, magazine and the book industries Australia-wide,
his roles including senior restaurant reviewer, Taste section editor,
and wine writer at The Advertiser, as well as national wine industry
editor and writer for NewsCorp’s Australian daily mastheads until
late 2018. He was named 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA) by the Wine
Communicators of Australia.
Judges
Panel Chairs
Kate Laurie
Tash Mooney
Tim Dolan
Deviation Road
Wine Architect
Peter Lehmann Wines
Judges
Alex Sherrah
Haselgrove Wines
Alex Mackenzie
Saltram Estate Barossa
Riley Harrison
Samuel’s Gorge
Skye Salter Willunga 100
Leigh Ratzmer
Teusner
Greg Clack
Chain of Ponds
Associate Judges
Henry Slattery
Michael Kane
Amelia Warley
Dylan Lee
Ash Sinclair
Maddy Jiang
Seppeltsfield
Knappstein
Haselgrove Wines
Bird in Hand
Parade Cellars
Australian Wine Research Institute
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MCLAREN VALE WINE SHOW - 2021 EXHIBITORS
McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association acknowledges the significant
contributions of our region’s viticulturists and winemakers. Their continued pursuit of
excellence, particularly in the areas of sustainability, have resulted in quality wines known
the world over. We thank them for their passion, their drive and their commitment to
McLaren Vale and the producers they represent.
Accolade Wines
Alliance Wine Australia
Alluca Vineyards
Alpha Box & Dice
Angove Family Winemakers
Aphelion Wine Co.
Bec Hardy Wines
Bellevue Estate
Beresford Wines
Berg Herring
Big Easy Radio Pty Ltd
Blewitt Springs Wine Co
Bondar Wines
Brini Estate Wines
Brokenwood Wines
Cape Barren Wines
Chalk Hill Wines
Chapel Hill
Cooter & Cooter
Coriole
d’Arenberg
Dandelion Vineyards
Dodgy Brothers Wines
Dog Day Wines
DogRidge
Dowie Doole
Field Day Wine Co.
Five Geese
Fox Creek Wines
G. Patritti & Co
Galvanized Wine Group
Geddes Wines
Gemtree Wines
Geoff Merrill Wines
Grounded Cru
Haselgrove Wines Pty Ltd
Hedonist Wines
Heirloom Vineyards
Hither & Yon
Hugh Hamilton Wines
Hugo Wines Pty Ltd
In Praise of Shadows
Jackson Wine Estates Australia
Jericho Wines Pty Ltd
Kay Brothers
Leconfield Wines Pty Ltd
Lino Ramble
Living Roots
Lloyd Brothers Wine
Longline Wines
Loom Wine
Macaulay Wines
Main & Cherry
Maxwell Wines
Mazi wines
McLaren Vale III Associates
Merchant of Organics
Ministry of Clouds
Miracle Hill Pty Ltd
Mitolo Wines
Mollydooker Wines
Morgan Simpson
Mr. Riggs
Nick Haselgrove Wines
Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards
Orbis
Paralian Wines
Paxton Wines
Pernod Ricard Winemakers
Pinnacle Drinks
Pirramimma Wines
Primo Estate Wines
Pruners Hut
RedHeads Wines
Robert Oatley Vineyards
Rohan Family
Rudderless Wines
Samuel’s Gorge
Scarpantoni Estate
Serafino Wines
Sew & Sew Wines Pty Ltd
Shaw + Smith
Sherrah Wines Pty Ltd
Shingleback
Shirvington Wines
Shottesbrooke Vineyards
Silent Noise Wines
Smidge Wines
Stephen Pannell Wines
Taylors Wines
The Good Doctors Tonic
The Usual Suspects Collective
Thomas Vineyard Estate
Three Dark Horses
Three Kings Wine Merchants
Treasury Wine Estates
Ulithorne Wines
Varney Wines
Wallis Park Wines
WayWood Wines
Willunga Hundred Pty Ltd
Wines by Geoff Hardy
Wirra Wirra Vineyards
XO Wine Co
Year Wines
Zerella Wines
Zonte’s Footstep
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McLaren Vale Wine Show 2021 - Trophies
Best Fiano
sponsored by ANZ Banking Group Ltd
Haselgrove Wines 2021 Alternative Series Fiano
Best White Wine (other than Fiano)
sponsored by McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association
Chapel Hill 2020 Gorge Block Chardonnay
Best One Year Old Grenache
sponsored by McLaren Vintners Pty Ltd
Silent Noise 2021 MF Grenache
Best One Year Old or Younger Shiraz
sponsored by Radoux
Chapel Hill 2020 The Parson Shiraz
Best McLaren Vale Rosé of Show
sponsored by Hahn Corporation
Cru 2021 McLaren Vale Rose
Best McLaren Vale White Wine of Show
sponsored by VAF Memstar
Haselgrove Wines 2021 Alternative Series Fiano
Best Two Year Old Shiraz
sponsored by Doreau Australia
Red Knot Classified 2019 McLaren Vale Shiraz
Best Grenache Predominant Blend
sponsored by Langley & Co Advisors
Cru 2020 McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre
Best Shiraz Predominant Blend
sponsored by A.P. John Coopers
Dandelion Vineyards 2020 Lion’s Tooth McLaren Vale Shiraz Riesling
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McLaren Vale Wine Show 2021 - Trophies
Best Two Years and Older Grenache
sponsored by Westpac Agribusiness
S.C. Pannell 2019 Old McDonald Grenache
Best Wine Label of Show
sponsored by McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association
Samuel’s Gorge 2021 Pinata People Carignan Mourvedre
Best Mediterranean Red Variety
sponsored by Barrel Finance and Logistics
Sherrah Wines 2021 Nero D’Avola
Best Shiraz Three Years or Older
sponsored by Multi-Color Australia
Shingleback D Block 2018 Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz
Best Other Red and Blends
sponsored by McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association
Big Easy Radio 2020 Funtime Fountain Sangiovese Montepulciano
Most Successful Exhibitor
sponsored by Visy
Shingleback
Best Small Producer of Show
sponsored by McLaren Vale Enterprises
Silent Noise 2021 MF Grenache
Best Single Vineyard Wine Any Style (other than Shiraz)
sponsored by E.E. Muir & Sons - VinCru
Silent Noise 2021 MF Grenache
Best Single Vineyard Viticulturist (any style)
sponsored by G & J East (Strathalbyn)
Laura and Ben Killick
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McLaren Vale Wine Show 2021 - Trophies
Best Single Vineyard Shiraz of Show
sponsored by Torresan Estate
Shingleback D Block 2018 Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz
Best Grenache of Show
sponsored by Parallax
Silent Noise 2021 MF Grenache
Best Shiraz of Show
sponsored by Lallemand
Shingleback D Block 2018 Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz
Best Cabernet Sauvignon of Show
sponsored by Orora
Serafino 2020 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon
Best Museum Wine of Show
sponsored by Willunga Basin Water
Reynella 2016 Basket Pressed Cabernet Sauvignon
Best Icon Wines of Show
sponsored by Wineworks Australia
Angove Family Winemakers Medhyk Shiraz 2018, 2015, 2012
Wine Media Trophy
sponsored by Vinpac International
Year Wines 2021 Noodle Juice
Chairperson’s Trophy
sponsored by CCL Labels
Sherrah Wines 2021 Nero D’Avola
Bushing Monarch
sponsored by MGA Insurance
Dandelion Vineyards 2020 Lion’s Tooth McLaren Vale Shiraz Riesling
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Class 01 - Chardonnay and blends of
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
11 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2020 Gorge Block Chardonnay 95 Gold
10 Three Dark Horses Three Dark Horses 2020 Chardonnay 86 Bronze
4 Leconfield Wines Pty Ltd Richard Hamilton Wines 2021 Almond Grove Chardonnay 85 Bronze
2 Beresford Wines Beresford 2021 Classic Chardonnay 85 Bronze
6 d’Arenberg d’Arenberg 2020 The Witches Berry Chardonnay
1 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2021 The Parson Chardonnay
3 Serafino Wines Serafino 2021 Sorrento Chardonnay
8 DogRidge DogRidge 2020 Butterfingers Chardonnay
13 Geoff Merrill Wines Geoff Merrill 2017 Reserve Chardonnay
5 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2020 Wild Olive Chardonnay
7 Serafino Wines Serafino 2020 Sharktooth Chardonnay
9 Serafino Wines Serafino 2020 Chardonnay
12 d’Arenberg d’Arenberg 2019 The Witches Berry Chardonnay
Judges: Kate Laurie, Alex Sherrah, Leigh Ratzmer, Maddy Jiang, Michael Kane
Class Comments:
Site is king. Keep the hand of the maker in balance with the fruit. There is every potential for the region
to make some stellar chardies. Even commercial styles need elegance and balance.
Class 02 - Other still white wine and blends of
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
10 Year Wines Year Wines 2021 Noodle Juice 95 Gold
8 Sherrah Wines Pty Ltd Sherrah Wines 2021 Chenin Blanc 93 Silver
13 d’Arenberg d’Arenberg 2014 The Dry Dam Riesling 90 Silver
6 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek 2021 Chenin Blanc 88 Bronze
9 Coriole Coriole 2021 Chenin Blanc 87 Bronze
7 Aphelion Wine Co. Aphelion Wine Co. 2021 Pir Chenin Blanc 87 Bronze
4 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2021 Family Crest Sauvignon Blanc 85 Bronze
1 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2021 Family Crest Pinot Gris 85 Bronze
3 DogRidge DogRidge 2021 The Pup Sauvignon Blanc 85 Bronze
11 Kay Brothers Kay Brothers 2021 Petit Blanc
12 Serafino Wines Serafino 2021 Orenji Project Traminer Vermentino
2 Scarpantoni Estate Scarpantoni Estate 2021 Sauvignon Blanc
5 Scarpantoni Estate
Scarpantoni Estate 2021 School Block White Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon Chenin Blanc
Judges: Tim Dolan, Riley Harrison, Alex Mackenzie, Ash Sinclair, Henry Slattery
Class Comments:
Lots of fun to judge with strong debate from the judges. A range of interesting styles with some lovely
wines across the board. The gold medal wine generated the most conversation / debate, and begged
to be drunk with food.
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Class 03 - Vermentino and blends of
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
5 Mitolo Wines Mitolo Wines 2021 Jester Vermentino 92 Silver
7 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley 2019 Hancock & Hancock McLaren Vale Vermentino 89 Bronze
3 Chalk Hill Wines Chalk Hill 2021 Vermentino 87 Bronze
4 Oliver's Taranga Vineyards /
Swell Brewing Co
1 Berg Herring Berg Herring 2021 Vermentino
2 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek 2021 Vermentino
Oliver's Taranga Vineyards 2021 Vermentino 85 Bronze
6 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2020 Small Batch Vermentino
Judges: Kate Laurie, Skye Salter, Alex Mackenzie, Maddy Jiang, Michael Kane
Class Comments:
A range of styles, which should become more consistent with experience with the variety.
Class 04 - Other Mediterranean whites and blends of
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
10 Zonte's Footstep Zonte's Footstep 2021 Lady of the Lake Viognier 93 Silver
12 Ulithorne Wines Ulithorne 2019 Dona Blanc Marsanne Viognier 90 Silver
7 Jackson Wine Estates Australia Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2021 Blanc 90 Silver
8 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2021 The Money Spider Roussanne 88 Bronze
5 Aphelion Wine Co. Aphelion Wine Co. 2021 Callow Grenache Blanc 87 Bronze
1 Lino Ramble Lino Ramble 2021 Dot to Dot Arinto 87 Bronze
3 Aphelion Wine Co. Aphelion Wine Co. 2021 Welkin Clairette 85 Bronze
15 Ministry of Clouds Ministry of Clouds 2021 Picpoul 85 Bronze
14 Coriole Coriole 2021 Picpoul
4 Coriole Dune 2021 El Beyda Grenache Blanc Clairette Picpoul
2 Zerella Wines Zerella Wines 2018 La Gita Arneis
9 Lino Ramble Lino Ramble 2020 Solitaire Grillo
11 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2021 The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne
13 Macaulay Wines Macaulay 2021 Monty's Bianco Picpoul
6 Alliance Wine Australia Our Fathers 2021 Just Like Heaven Roussanne Grenache Blanc
Judges: Kate Laurie, Alex Sherrah, Leigh Ratzmer, Maddy Jiang, Michael Kane
Class Comments:
So much promise. Interesting aromas and textural profiles, which will result in varietals that excel when
they are seamless with the wine. Keep them fresh to balance the texture these varieties bring.
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Class 05 - Fiano and blends of
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
11 Haselgrove Wines Pty Ltd Haselgrove Wines 2021 Alternative Series Fiano 96 Top Gold
14 Sherrah Wine Co. Sherrah 2021 Fiano 95 Gold
9 Oliver's Taranga Vineyards /
Swell Brewing Co
Oliver's Taranga Vineyards 2021 Fiano 93 Silver
12 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2021 The Sensorial Surfer Fiano 90 Silver
15 The Usual Suspects Collective Ox Hardy Wines 2021 Fiano 90 Silver
1 Coriole Coriole 2021 Fiano 89 Bronze
4 Zerella Wines Zerella Wines 2021 La Gita Fiano 88 Bronze
16 Shingleback The Bio Project 2021 McLaren Vale Fiano 86 Bronze
13 Maxwell Wines Maxwell Wines 2021 Little Demon Fiano 85 Bronze
2 Serafino Wines Serafino 2021 Bellissimo Fiano 85 Bronze
7 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2021 Wild Olive Fiano
8 Dodgy Brothers Wines Dodgy Brothers Wines 2021 Juxtaposed Fiano
17 Bondar Wines Bondar Wines 2021 Fiano
5 Shirvington Wines Shirvington Wines 2021 Row X Row Fiano
6 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2021 Fi Fi Fiano
3 Gemtree Wines Gemtree Wines 2021 Luna Cresente Fiano
10 Gemtree Wines Gemtree Wines 2021 Small Batch Fiano
18 Smidge Wines Smidge Wines 2020 il Piano Fiano
Judges: Tim Dolan, Riley Harrison, Alex Mackenzie, Ash Sinclair, Henry Slattery
Class Comments:
Excellent quality across the board with freshness and purity. The best wine was a quiet achiever,
seamless and pure.
Class 06 - Rosé
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
35 Grounded Cru Cru 2021 McLaren Vale Rosé 96 Top Gold
42 Hither & Yon Hither & Yon 2021 Rosé 95 Gold
43 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Shottesbrooke Vineyards 2021 Estate Series Rosé 95 Gold
37 Sherrah Wines Pty Ltd Sherrah Wines 2021 Rosé 93 Silver
10 Longline Wines Longline Wines 2021 Bimini Twist Rosé 92 Silver
29 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2021 Stephanie The Gnome With Rose Coloured
Glasses Rosé
90 Silver
45 Bondar Wines Bondar Wines 2021 Rosé 90 Silver
12 Big Easy Radio Pty Ltd Big Easy Radio 2021 Drink the Sun Rosé 90 Silver
15 Hugo Wines Pty Ltd Hugo Wines 2021 Rosé 90 Silver
31 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2021 Wild Olive Rosé 89 Bronze
6 Serafino Wines Serafino 2021 Sorrento Rosé 89 Bronze
17 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2021 Arido Rosé 89 Bronze
13 Berg Herring Berg Herring 2021 Rosé 89 Bronze
20 Dowie Doole Dowie Doole 2021 Rosé 89 Bronze
Continued
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Class 06 - Rosé continued
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
38 Motley Cru Pty Ltd Mazi wines 2021 Mataro Cinsault Grenache Rosé 88 Bronze
33 Hedonist Wines Hedonist 2021 Rosé 88 Bronze
27 Chalk Hill Wines Chalk Hill 2021 Diana Mary Rosé 87 Bronze
50 Sew & Sew Wines Pty Ltd Sew & Sew 2019 Sashiko McLaren Vale Rosé 87 Bronze
48 Beresford Wines Beresford 2020 Classic Rosé 87 Bronze
5 DogRidge DogRidge 2021 Running Free Rosé 87 Bronze
26 Mitolo Wines Mitolo Wines 2021 Jester Sangiovese Rosé 86 Bronze
44 Mollydooker Wines Mollydooker Wines 2021 Serenity Rosé 86 Bronze
41 Jackson Wine Estates Australia Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2021 Rosé 86 Bronze
16 Haselgrove Wines Pty Ltd Haselgrove Wines 2021 Alternative Series Rosé 85 Bronze
30 Motley Cru Pty Ltd Mazi wines 2021 Grenache Mourvèdre Rosé 85 Bronze
39 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2021 The Parson Rosé 85 Bronze
8 Loom Wine Loom SV 2021 Rosé 85 Bronze
9 Varney Wines Varney Wines 2021 Entrada Rosé 85 Bronze
25 Aphelion Wine Co. Aphelion Wine Co. 2021 Welkin Rosé
34 Alluca Vineyards Alluca 2021 Single Vineyard Rosé
47 Coriole Coriole 2021 Rosé
23 Oliver's Taranga Vineyards /
Swell Brewing Co
Oliver's Taranga Vineyards 2021 Chica Mencia Rosé
32 Aphelion Wine Co. Aphelion Wine Co. 2021 KPWine Rosé
28 Ulithorne Wines Ulithorne 2021 Epoch Rosé
49 Shingleback The Bio Project 2020 Monastrell Dry Rosé
40 Shingleback Haycutters 2021 Salmon Rosé
46 Samuel's Gorge Samuel's Gorge 2021 Piñata People Rosé
7 Gemtree Wines Gemtree Wines 2021 Luna de Fresa Rosé
21 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek 2021 Rosé
3 Coriole Dune 2021 Bonaire Rosé
24 Kay Brothers Kay Brothers 2021 Rosé
22 Motley Cru Pty Ltd Mazi wines 2021 Limited Release Mourvèdre Grenache Rosé
36 In Praise of Shadows In Praise of Shadows 2021 Sakura Rosé
4 Maxwell Wines Maxwell Wines 2021 Little Demon Rosé
2 Alpha Box & Dice Alpha Box and Dice 2021 Tarot Rosé
14 Orbis Orbis 2021 Rosé
18 Ministry of Clouds Ministry of Clouds 2021 Rosé
11 Motley Cru Pty Ltd Mazi wines 2021 Mavrodaphne Rosé
1 Willunga Hundred Pty Ltd Willunga 100 2021 Grenache Rosé
19 Scarpantoni Estate Scarpantoni Estate 2021 Rosé
Judges: Natasha Mooney, Kate Laurie, Skye Salter, Greg Clack, Alex Sherrah, Leigh Ratzmer,
Amelia Warley, Dylan Lee, Maddy Jiang, Michael Kane
Class Comments:
A mixed class to judge. The better wines have an obvious and subtle pedigree where all components
are in sync and flow. Other wines show a forced component of sugar or acidity that dominates. Rose is
a lesson in subtlety. Great to see a few less classical Rose varietals making good in this arena. A lot of
flat fruit. Don’t force the wines, let good fruit reign and make the wine from the vineyard fir st.
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Class 07 - Sparkling Wine
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
8 Oliver's Taranga Vineyards /
Swell Brewing Co
Oliver's Taranga Vineyards 2018 The Hunt for Mrs Oliver Methode
Traditionnelle Fiano
91 Silver
5 Beresford Wines Beresford NV Angelique Premium Cuvee Chardonnay Grenache 90 Silver
1 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Shottesbrooke Vineyards NV Engine Room Sparkling Shiraz 86 Bronze
6 Berg Herring Berg Herring 2021 Prosecco 86 Bronze
4 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek NV Vixen Sparkling Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
7 DogRidge DogRidge 2020 The Pup Sparkling Chardonnay
2 Mr. Riggs Mr Riggs Wine Co NV Battle Axe McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz
3 Shingleback Shingleback NV Black Bubbles Sparkling Shiraz
Judges: Tim Dolan, Alex Sherrah, Greg Clack, Ash Sinclair, Henry Slattery
86 Bronze
Class Comments:
The best wine had complexity, richness and excellent winemaking expressing a traditional style.
Overall quality was consistent with some of the lesser wines marked down as they were looking a
little tired.
Class 08 - Shiraz 2020 or younger
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
38 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2020 The Parson Shiraz 97 Top Gold
5 Gemtree Wines Gemtree Wines 2020 AC Byrne Shiraz 96 Gold
43 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd Rosemount 2020 Little Berry Shiraz 95 Gold
3 Silent Noise Wines Silent Noise Wines 2021 FO Shiraz 95 Gold
44 Jackson Wine Estates Australia Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2020 Shiraz 95 Gold
48 Coriole Dune 2020 Blewitt Springs Shiraz 93 Silver
21 Dandelion Vineyards Dandelion Vineyards 2020 Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz 93 Silver
27 Leconfield Wines Pty Ltd Leconfield Wines 2020 McLaren Vale Shiraz 91 Silver
13 Gemtree Wines Gemtree Wines 2020 Uncut Shiraz 91 Silver
50 Accolade Wines Hardys Tintara 2020 Geology Shiraz 91 Silver
23 Pinnacle Drinks Blood Brother Republic 2020 McLaren Vale Shiraz 90 Silver
20 Leconfield Wines Pty Ltd Richard Hamilton Wines 2020 Little Road Shiraz 90 Silver
29 Shingleback Haycutters 2020 McLaren Vale Shiraz 89 Bronze
31 Shingleback Davey Estate 2020 McLaren Vale Shiraz 89 Bronze
16 Brokenwood Wines Brokenwood 2020 Rayner Vineyard Shiraz 88 Bronze
26 Alliance Wine Australia Thistledown 2020 Cunning Plan Shiraz 87 Bronze
6 Brokenwood Wines Brokenwood 2020 Wade Block II Shiraz 87 Bronze
37 Leconfield Wines Pty Ltd Richard Hamilton Wines 2020 The Smuggler Shiraz 87 Bronze
39 Shingleback The Gate 2020 McLaren Vale Shiraz 87 Bronze
46 Paralian Wines Paralian Wines 2020 Springs Hill Shiraz 87 Bronze
Continued
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Class 08 - Shiraz 2020 or younger continued
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
7 Galvanized Wine Group Thomas Goss 2020 Shiraz 87 Bronze
32 In Praise of Shadows In Praise of Shadows 2020 Shiraz 86 Bronze
18 Shingleback Red Knot Classified 2020 McLaren Vale Shiraz 86 Bronze
41 XO Wine Co XO Wine Co 2020 Shiraz 86 Bronze
49 Serafino Wines Serafino 2020 Sorrento Shiraz 86 Bronze
33 Heirloom Vineyards Heirloom Vineyards 2020 McLaren Vale Shiraz 85 Bronze
36 Pinnacle Drinks Blood Brother Republic 2020 Single Vineyard
McLaren Vale Shiraz
85 Bronze
25 Shingleback Shingleback 2020 Davey Brothers McLaren Vale Shiraz 85 Bronze
42 Field Day Wine Co. Monterra 2020 Elevage Shiraz 85 Bronze
11 Serafino Wines Serafino 2020 Malpas Vineyard Shiraz 85 Bronze
2 Three Dark Horses Three Dark Horses 2021 Preservative Free Shiraz 85 Bronze
9 Orbis Orbis 2020 The Original Shiraz 85 Bronze
17 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2020 Wild Olive Shiraz
19 Dodgy Brothers Wines Dodgy Brothers Wines 2020 Juxtaposed Wait Vineyard Old Vine
Shiraz
22 Paxton Wines Paxton 2020 Quandong Farm Shiraz
28 Merchant of Organics Organic Hill 2020 Founders Release Certified Organic
Preservative Free Biodynamic Shiraz
24 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2020 Small Batch Shiraz
30 Grounded Cru Cru 2020 McLaren Vale Shiraz
40 Hither & Yon Hither & Yon 2020 Shiraz
12 Shingleback D Block 2020 Reserve Mclaren Vale Shiraz
4 Serafino Wines Serafino 2020 Black Label Shiraz
8 Three Dark Horses Three Dark Horses 2020 Shiraz
14 Ministry of Clouds Ministry of Clouds 2020 Shiraz
45 Bondar Wines Bondar Wines 2020 Violet Hour Shiraz
35 Shingleback Red Knot 2020 McLaren Vale Shiraz
34 Sherrah Wines Pty Ltd Sherrah Wines 2020 Shiraz
10 McLaren Vale III Associates McLaren Vale III Associates 2020 Squid Ink Shiraz
15 Scarpantoni Estate Scarpantoni Estate 2020 California Road Shiraz
47 Maxwell Wines Maxwell Wines 2020 Eocene Shiraz
1 Serafino Wines Serafino 2021 Sorrento Shiraz
Judges: Natasha Mooney, Kate Laurie, Riley Harrison, Leigh Ratzmer, Skye Salter, Alex Mackenzie,
Amelia Warley, Dylan Lee, Maddy Jiang, Michael Kane
Class Comments:
We see more youthful expressions of Shiraz in this class, as well as a few quite traditional styles that
perhaps are exhibiting too soon to show their best. Juicy vibrant characters are to be celebrated and
rewarded here, the best also having layers of palate complexity to raise above the pack.
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Class 09 - Shiraz 2019
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
69 Shingleback Red Knot Classified 2019 McLaren Vale Shiraz 97 Top Gold
13 Accolade Wines Hardys Tintara 2019 Shiraz 96 Gold
46 Chalk Hill Wines Chalk Hill 2019 Shiraz 95 Gold
50 Chalk Hill Wines Alpha Crucis 2019 Syrah 95 Gold
101 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd Wolf Blass 2019 Grey Label Shiraz 95 Gold
63 Leconfield Wines Pty Ltd Richard Hamilton Wines 2019 Ghost Hill Single Vineyard Shiraz 95 Gold
75 Shingleback Davey Estate 2019 McLaren Vale Shiraz 95 Gold
1 Gemtree Wines Gemtree Wines 2019 Uncut Shiraz 95 Gold
88 Leconfield Wines Pty Ltd Richard Hamilton Wines 2019 Centurion 127 Year Old Vine Shiraz 94 Silver
85 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Wirra Wirra 2019 Catapult Shiraz 94 Silver
38 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2019 Warboys Shiraz 93 Silver
91 Shingleback D Block 2019 McLaren Vale Shiraz 93 Silver
10 Ministry of Clouds Ministry of Clouds 2019 Single Vineyard Blewitt Springs Shiraz 93 Silver
39 Mr. Riggs Mr Riggs Wine Co 2019 Burnt Block Shiraz 92 Silver
61 Grounded Cru Cru 2019 McLaren Vale Shiraz 92 Silver
81 Shingleback The Gate 2019 McLaren Vale Shiraz 92 Silver
8 Hugo Wines Pty Ltd Hugo Wines 2019 Johnny's Block Shiraz 91 Silver
86 Coriole Coriole 2019 Shiraz 90 Silver
29 Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa 2019 Over the Top Shiraz 90 Silver
25 Bec Hardy Wines Bec Hardy Wines 2019 Barbara Hardy Shiraz 90 Silver
57 Chalk Hill Wines Alpha Crucis 2019 Shiraz 90 Silver
66 Chalk Hill Wines Alpha Crucis 2019 Titan Shiraz 90 Silver
89 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2019 The Vicar Shiraz 90 Silver
94 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Shottesbrooke Vineyards 2019 Expression Series Shiraz 90 Silver
95 Nick Haselgrove Wines James Haselgrove 2019 Futures Shiraz 90 Silver
5 Galvanized Wine Group Penny's Hill 2019 Cracking Black Shiraz 90 Silver
20 Galvanized Wine Group Penny's Hill 2019 Skeleton Key Shiraz 90 Silver
24 Zerella Wines Zerella Wines 2019 Workhorse Shiraz 90 Silver
2 G. Patritti & Co Patritti Wines 2019 JPB Shiraz 90 Silver
16 G. Patritti & Co Patritti Wines 2019 Lot Three Shiraz 90 Silver
41 Dodgy Brothers Wines Dodgy Brothers Wines 2019 Juxtaposed Sherry Vineyard Old Vine
Shiraz
89 Bronze
34 Kay Brothers Kay Brothers 2019 Basket Pressed Shiraz 89 Bronze
54 Kay Brothers Kay Brothers 2019 Hillside Shiraz 89 Bronze
82 Dandelion Vineyards Dandelion Vineyards 2019 Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz 89 Bronze
64 Shingleback Shingleback 2019 Unedited McLaren Vale Shiraz 89 Bronze
30 Dowie Doole Dowie Doole 2019 DD Shiraz 89 Bronze
107 Coriole Coriole 2019 Willunga 1920 Shiraz 88 Bronze
74 Coriole Coriole 2019 Pettiagala Shiraz 88 Bronze
37 Bec Hardy Wines Bec Hardy Wines 2019 Reserve Shiraz 88 Bronze
47 Bec Hardy Wines Bec Hardy Wines 2019 Shiraz 88 Bronze
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Class 09 - Shiraz 2019 continued
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
56 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2019 The MV Shiraz 88 Bronze
93 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley 2019 Signature Series McLaren Vale Shiraz 88 Bronze
90 The Usual Suspects Collective Ox Hardy Wines 2019 Slate Shiraz 88 Bronze
106 Cooter & Cooter Cooter & Cooter 2019 Shiraz 88 Bronze
12 Gemtree Wines Gemtree Wines 2019 Obsidian Shiraz 88 Bronze
52 Mr. Riggs Mr Riggs Wine Co 2019 Idle Lane Shiraz 87 Bronze
83 Wines by Geoff Hardy Wines by Geoff Hardy 2019 Hand Crafted Shiraz 87 Bronze
3 Serafino Wines Serafino 2019 Black Label Shiraz 87 Bronze
31 G. Patritti & Co Patritti Wines 2019 Merchant Shiraz 87 Bronze
19 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2019 Family Crest Shiraz 86 Bronze
51 Paxton Wines Paxton 2019 Jones Block Shiraz 86 Bronze
36 Mitolo Wines Mitolo Wines 2019 Jester Shiraz 86 Bronze
70 Haselgrove Wines Pty Ltd Haselgrove Wines 2019 First Cut Shiraz 86 Bronze
67 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2019 Road Block Shiraz 86 Bronze
105 Miracle Hill Pty Ltd Miracle Hill 2019 Shiraz 86 Bronze
98 Geddes Wines Seldom Inn 2019 Shiraz 86 Bronze
22 Main & Cherry Main & Cherry 2019 Shiraz 86 Bronze
6 Hugh Hamilton Wines Hugh Hamilton Wines 2019 The Rascal Shiraz 86 Bronze
18 Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa 2019 Undercover Shiraz 85 Bronze
60 Dandelion Vineyards Dandelion Vineyards 2019 Firehawk Farm Shiraz 85 Bronze
17 Gemtree Wines Gemtree Wines 2019 Ernest Allan Shiraz 85 Bronze
14 Loom Wine The 5OS Project 2019 Shiraz 85 Bronze
26 Hugh Hamilton Wines Hugh Hamilton Wines 2019 Black Blood III Shiraz 85 Bronze
33 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek 2019 Old Vine Shiraz 85 Bronze
35 RedHeads Wine RedHeads Wine 2019 March of Progress Shiraz
32 Oliver's Taranga Vineyards /
Swell Brewing Co
Oliver's Taranga Vineyards 2019 HJ Shiraz
45 Bellevue Estate Bellevue Estate 2019 Shiraz
55 Mitolo Wines Mitolo Wines 2019 Angela Shiraz
49 Haselgrove Wines Pty Ltd Haselgrove Wines 2019 Catkin Shiraz
48 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2019 The Footbolt Shiraz
65 Mr. Riggs Mr Riggs Wine Co 2019 JFR Shiraz
44 Mr. Riggs Mr Riggs Wine Co 2019 The Gaffer Shiraz
71 Ponting Wines Ponting Wines 2019 The Pinnacle Shiraz
73 Three Kings Wine Merchants Kings Creed 2019 McLaren Vale Shiraz
59 Hedonist Wines Hedonist 2019 Reserve Shiraz
77 Hedonist Wines Hedonist 2019 Shiraz
76 Blewitt Springs Wine Co Blewitt Springs Wine Co 2019 Shiraz
78 Jericho Wines Pty Ltd Jericho 2019 McLaren Vale Shiraz
27 Ministry of Clouds Ministry of Clouds 2019 Single Vineyard Onkaparinga Rocks Shiraz
40 Zonte's Footstep Zonte's Footstep 2019 Chocolate Factory Shiraz
Continued
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Class 09 - Shiraz 2019 continued
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
42 Dodgy Brothers Wines Dodgy Brothers Wines 2019 Juxtaposed Wait Vineyard
Old Vine Shiraz
53 Oliver's Taranga Vineyards /
Swell Brewing Co
Oliver's Taranga Vineyards 2019 Shiraz
43 Brokenwood Wines Brokenwood 2019 Wade Block II Shiraz
68 Mr. Riggs Mr Riggs Wine Co 2019 The Bolter Shiraz
79 Grounded Cru Inc 2019 McLaren Vale Shiraz
87 Heirloom Vineyards Heirloom Vineyards 2019 McLaren Vale Shiraz
104 Bondar Wines Bondar Wines 2019 Rayner Vineyard Shiraz
80 Nick Haselgrove Wines Blackbilly 2019 Shiraz
103 Nick Haselgrove Wines Clarence Hill 2019 Reserve Shiraz
97 Jericho Wines Pty Ltd Jericho 2019 McLaren Vale S3 Shiraz
84 Field Day Wine Co. Monterra 2019 Reserve Shiraz
72 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Wirra Wirra 2019 Woodhenge Shiraz
15 Serafino Wines Serafino 2019 Magnitude Shiraz
9 Wallis Park Wines Wallis Park Wines 2019 My Dark Horse Shiraz
7 Alpha Box & Dice Alpha Box and Dice 2019 Very Special Shiraz
23 Hugo Wines Pty Ltd Hugo Wines 2019 Shiraz
96 Blewitt Springs Wine Co Blewitt Springs Wine Co 2019 Reserve Shiraz
100 Field Day Wine Co. Monterra 2019 Shiraz
99 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Wirra Wirra 2019 Scrubby Rise Shiraz
11 Macaulay Wines Macaulay 2019 Paddy's Rosso Shiraz
21 WayWood Wines WayWood Wines 2019 Shiraz
28 Scarpantoni Estate Oxenberry Farm 2019 Pedler Creek Shiraz
92 Jackson Wine Estates Australia Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2019 Ironheart Shiraz
102 Morgan Simpson Morgan Simpson Wines 2019 Basket Press Shiraz
62 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2019 The Love Grass Shiraz
58 Haselgrove Wines Pty Ltd Haselgrove Wines 2019 The Ambassador Shiraz
4 Maxwell Wines Maxwell Wines 2019 Silver Hammer Shiraz
10 McLaren Vale III Associates McLaren Vale III Associates 2020 Squid Ink Shiraz
15 Scarpantoni Estate Scarpantoni Estate 2020 California Road Shiraz
47 Maxwell Wines Maxwell Wines 2020 Eocene Shiraz
1 Serafino Wines Serafino 2021 Sorrento Shiraz
Judges: Natasha Mooney, Kate Laurie, Tim Dolan, Riley Harrison, Leigh Ratzmer, Skye Salter,
Alex Mackenzie, Alex Sherrah, Greg Clack, Amelia Warley, Dylan Lee, Maddy Jiang, Michael Kane,
Ash Sinclair, Henry Slattery
Class Comments:
Lots of really nice wines with full fruit profiles and judicious use of oak. Stand out wines had a liveliness
to life, more presence and fruit power. Great consistency across the board from a strong vintage.
Powerful styles, but well managed ripeness and oak for the most part. Best wines showed fresh dark
fruits with fine, graphite-like tannin. No doubt some will age gracefully for many years in the cellar.
A lot of well made, delicious wines. The ones that got rewarded showed personality and nuance with
vibrancy. Many were looking a little tired already, dominated by some big oak.
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Honour Roll
2020 Renae Hirsch and Tom Harvey Chalk Hill Wines
2019 Richard Leask and Malcolm Leask Hither & Yon
2018 Stephen Pannell and Fiona Lindquist S.C Pannell Wines
2017 Duncan Kennedy and Elspeth Kay Kay Bros Amery
2016 Stephen Pannell and Fiona Lindquist S.C Pannell Wines
2015 Stephen Pannell and Fiona Lindquist S.C Pannell Wines
2014 Matt Caldersmith and Nic Bowen Chateau Reynella
2013 Matt Koch and Randall Cummins Rosemount Estate
2012 Matt Koch and Andrew Locke Rosemount Estate
2011 Stephen Pannell and Fiona Lindquist S.C. Pannell Wines
2010 Michael Fragos and Bryn Richards Chapel Hill
2009 Paul Carpenter and Alix Hardy Hardy’s Tintara
2008 Rose Kentish and Brian Light Ulithorne Wines
2007 Scott Rawlinson and Maria Maglieri Serafino Wines
2006 Wayne and Bev Thomas Wayne Thomas Wines
2005 Ben and Annie Riggs Penny’s Hill
2004 Wayne and Bev Thomas Wayne Thomas Wines
2003 Dan Hills and Tony Walker Fox Creek Wines
2002 Sparky and Sarah Marquis Shirvington
2001 Grant Harrison and Mark Lloyd Coriole Vineyards
2000 Ben and Annie Riggs Wirra Wirra Vineyards
1999 Michael Fragos and Justin McNamee Tatachilla Winery
1998 Sparky and Sarah Marquis Fox Creek Wines
1997 Michael Fragos Tatachilla Winery
Bushing Monarchs
1996 Sparky and Sarah Marquis Fox Creek Wines
1995 Brian and Kay Light Merrivale Wines
1994 Mike Farmilo and Di Murphy Seaview Winery
1993 Nick Haselgrove James Haselgrove Wines
1992 John Loxton and Maria Maglieri Maglieri Wines
1991 Pam Dunsford Chapel Hill
1990 Chester Osborn and Julie McEwen d’Arenberg Wines
1989 Brian and Kay Light Normans Wines
1988 Bill and Merrilyn Hardy Thomas Hardy & Sons
1987 Walter and Kerry Clappis Ingoldby Wines
1986 Scott Collett and Anne Tully Woodstock Winery
1985 Graham and Marie Stevens Stevens Cambrai Wines
1984 Geoff Merrill Chateau Reynella
1983 Peter and Marg Dennis Daringa Cellars
1982 Iain and Janice Riggs Hazelmere Estate
1981 Geoff Merrill Chateau Reynella
1980 Ken and Margaret Maxwell Maxwell Wines
1979 Steve and Letizia Maglieri Maglieri Wines
1978 Ken and Margaret Maxwell Daringa Cellars
1977 Ian Wilson and Joylene Thorpe Southern Australian Vintners
1976 Graham and Jenny Beenham Southern Vales Co-Op Winery
1975 Graham and Marie Stevens Coriole Vineyards
1974 Hugh and Molly Lloyd Coriole Vineyards
1973 David & Helen Hardy Thomas Hardy & Sons
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Class 10 - Shiraz 2018 or older
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
2 Shingleback D Block 2018 Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 97 Top Gold
37 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2018 Medhyk Shiraz 96 Gold
6 Shingleback The Gate 2018 McLaren Vale Shiraz 96 Gold
24 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Wirra Wirra 2018 RSW Shiraz 95 Gold
17 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley 2018 Finisterre McLaren Vale Shiraz 93 Silver
31 Accolade Wines Hardys 2018 Eileen Hardy Shiraz 93 Silver
21 Geddes Wines Seldom Inn 2018 Shiraz 92 Silver
52 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd Rosemount 2017 Balmoral Syrah 90 Silver
29 Miracle Hill Pty Ltd Miracle Hill 2018 Shiraz 90 Silver
58 Accolade Wines Hardys Tintara 2017 Upper Tintara Shiraz 90 Silver
15 Shingleback Shingleback 2018 Unedited McLaren Vale Shiraz 89 Bronze
45 Chalk Hill Wines Chalk Hill 2018 Syrah 88 Bronze
47 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd Rosemount 2018 Balmoral Syrah 88 Bronze
55 Miracle Hill Pty Ltd Miracle Hill 2017 Shiraz 88 Bronze
39 Zonte's Footstep Zonte's Footstep 2018 Z-Force Shiraz 86 Bronze
42 Paxton Wines Paxton 2018 EJ Shiraz 86 Bronze
46 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd Wolf Blass 2018 Grey Label Shiraz 86 Bronze
13 Grounded Cru Inc 2018 McLaren Vale Shiraz 86 Bronze
59 Nick Haselgrove Wines Old Faithful 2017 Shiraz 86 Bronze
9 Jericho Wines Pty Ltd Jericho 2018 McLaren Vale Shiraz 86 Bronze
7 Loom Wine Loom SV 2018 Shiraz 86 Bronze
25 Zonte's Footstep Zonte's Footstep 2018 Age of Enlightenment Shiraz 85 Bronze
26 Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa 2018 Yeoman Shiraz 85 Bronze
44 Mitolo Wines Mitolo Wines 2018 G.A.M. Shiraz 85 Bronze
28 Kay Brothers Kay Brothers 2018 Hillside Shiraz 85 Bronze
27 Sew & Sew Wines Pty Ltd Sew & Sew 2018 Sashiko McLaren Vale Shiraz 85 Bronze
61 Pernod Ricard Winemakers Jacob's Creek 2016 Biodynamic McLaren Vale Shiraz 85 Bronze
5 Beresford Wines Beresford 2018 Classic Shiraz 85 Bronze
8 Beresford Wines Beresford 2018 Estate Shiraz 85 Bronze
4 Accolade Wines Reynella 2018 Basket Pressed Shiraz 85 Bronze
32 Hugo Wines Pty Ltd Hugo Wines 2018 Shiraz 85 Bronze
40 Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa 2018 Over the Top Shiraz
34 Ulithorne Wines Ulithorne 2018 Dona Shiraz
38 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2018 The Wild Pixie Shiraz
19 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Shottesbrooke Vineyards 2018 Reserve Series Eliza Shiraz
16 Serafino Wines Serafino 2018 Terremoto Syrah
1 Loom Wine Loom Old Vine 2018 Shiraz
3 Thomas Vineyard Estate Thomas Vineyard Estate 2018 Shiraz
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Class 10 - Shiraz 2018 or older continued
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
10 DogRidge DogRidge 2018 Shirtfront Shiraz
33 Scarpantoni Estate Scarpantoni Estate 2018 Block 3 Shiraz
23 Cape Barren Wines Cape Barren Wines 2018 Old Vine Reserve Release Shiraz
36 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek 2018 Shiraz
57 Morgan Simpson Mogan Simpson Wines 2017 Basket Press Shiraz
60 Morgan Simpson Morgan Simpson Wines 2016 Reprieve Shiraz
43 Kay Brothers Kay Brothers 2018 Block 6 Shiraz
51 Chalk Hill Wines Chalk Hill 2017 Syrah
48 Ulithorne Wines Ulithorne 2018 Frux Frugis Shiraz
49 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2017 The Dead Arm Shiraz
12 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2018 The Dead Arm Shiraz
14 Dandelion Vineyards Dandelion Vineyards 2018 Firehawk Farm Shiraz
54 The Usual Suspects Collective Ox Hardy Wines 2017 Upper Tintara Vineyard Shiraz
22 Nick Haselgrove Wines Old Faithful 2018 Shiraz
41 Serafino Wines Serafino 2018 Sharktooth Shiraz
63 Beresford Wines Beresford 2015 Limited Release Shiraz
64 Geoff Merrill Wines Geoff Merrill 2014 Reserve Shiraz
62 Geoff Merrill Wines Geoff Merrill 2015 Jackos Shiraz
11 Brini Estate Wines Brini Estate Wines 2018 Blewitt Springs Shiraz
53 Zerella Wines Zerella Wines 2017 Home Block Single Vineyard Shiraz
30 Alpha Box & Dice Alpha Box and Dice 2018 Hercules Shiraz
20 Jericho Wines Pty Ltd Jericho 2018 McLaren Vale S3 Shiraz
18 Hither & Yon Old Jarvie 2018 The Honorable Shiraz
35 Cape Barren Wines Cape Barren Wines 2018 Native Goose Shiraz
50 Beresford Wines Beresford 2017 Classic Shiraz
56 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek 2017 Reserve Shiraz
4 Maxwell Wines Maxwell Wines 2019 Silver Hammer Shiraz
10 McLaren Vale III Associates McLaren Vale III Associates 2020 Squid Ink Shiraz
15 Scarpantoni Estate Scarpantoni Estate 2020 California Road Shiraz
47 Maxwell Wines Maxwell Wines 2020 Eocene Shiraz
1 Serafino Wines Serafino 2021 Sorrento Shiraz
Judges: Natasha Mooney, Kate Laurie, Tim Dolan, Riley Harrison, Leigh Ratzmer, Skye Salter,
Alex Mackenzie, Alex Sherrah, Greg Clack, Amelia Warley, Dylan Lee, Maddy Jiang, Michael Kane,
Ash Sinclair, Henry Slattery
Class Comments:
While some wines showed extract and not much else, or were tired and prematurely advanced, we
awarded fruit flavour and depth as well as balance and finesse. Lots of discussion on this line up.
Excellent fruit weight and structure, some looking developed so the winners had a vibrancy and
excitement on the palate.
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Class 11 - Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 or younger
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
3 Serafino Wines Serafino 2020 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 97 Top Gold
1 Pinnacle Drinks Blood Brother Republic 2020 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 95 Gold
9 Shingleback D Block 2020 Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Bronze
11 Coriole Coriole 2020 Songbird Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Bronze
8 Pinnacle Drinks Blood Brother Republic 2020 Single Vineyard McLaren Vale
Cabernet Sauvignon
87 Bronze
4 Galvanized Wine Group Thomas Goss 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon 87 Bronze
2 Shingleback Red Knot 2020 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 86 Bronze
5 Shingleback Davey Estate 2020 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 86 Bronze
10 Field Day Wine Co. Monterra 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon 86 Bronze
6 Zerella Wines Zerella Wines 2020 "4056" Cabernet Sauvignon
7 Hugh Hamilton Wines Hugh Hamilton Wines 2020 The Villain Cabernet Sauvignon
Judges: Natasha Mooney, Skye Salter, Greg Clack, Amelia Warley, Dylan Lee
Class Comments:
A class split by wines with varietal character and youth vs wines that are pushed in development and
leading with ripeness and alcohol/glycerol. Two golds were very different stylistically and we would think
geographically but classy in their own right. Some restraint shown in top wines where it was needed.
Class 12 - Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 or older
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
31 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Shottesbrooke Vineyards 2018 Reserve Series Punch
Cabernet Sauvignon
96 Top Gold
3 Shingleback Davey Estate 2019 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 95 Gold
9 Shingleback D Block 2019 Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 95 Gold
38 Shingleback D Block 2018 Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 95 Gold
6 Grounded Cru Inc 2019 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 93 Silver
35 Kay Brothers Kay Brothers 2018 Cuthbert Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Silver
39 Hugo Wines Pty Ltd Hugo Wines 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Silver
14 Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa 2019 Understudy Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Bronze
26 Beresford Wines Beresford 2018 Classic Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Bronze
46 Beresford Wines Beresford 2016 Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Bronze
34 Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa 2018 Tipsy Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Bronze
37 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2018 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Bronze
12 Nick Haselgrove Wines Clarence Hill 2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Bronze
15 Loom Wine Loom Old Vine 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Bronze
4 Coriole Coriole 2019 Mary Kathleen Cabernet Sauvignon 87 Bronze
28 Grounded Cru Inc 2018 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 87 Bronze
1 Leconfield Wines Pty Ltd Richard Hamilton Wines 2019 Hut Block Cabernet Sauvignon 87 Bronze
Continued
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Class 12 - Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 or older continued
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
18 Main & Cherry Main & Cherry 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon 87 Bronze
5 Hedonist Wines Hedonist 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon 86 Bronze
40 Shirvington Wines Shirvington Wines 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon 86 Bronze
27 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek 2018 Three Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon 86 Bronze
32 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Wirra Wirra 2018 The Angelus Cabernet Sauvignon 85 Bronze
43 Accolade Wines Reynella 2017 Basket Pressed Cabernet Sauvignon 85 Bronze
45 Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa 2017 Tipsy Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
24 Mitolo Wines Mitolo Wines 2019 Jester Cabernet Sauvignon
44 Hugo Wines Pty Ltd Hugo Wines 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
33 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
30 Morgan Simpson Morgan Simpson Wines 2018 Row 42 Cabernet Sauvignon
11 Haselgrove Wines Pty Ltd Haselgrove Wines 2019 Protector Cabernet Sauvignon
25 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2019 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon
2 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2019 The Parson Cabernet Sauvignon
8 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2019 Gorge Block Cabernet Sauvignon
7 Leconfield Wines Pty Ltd Richard Hamilton Wines 2019 Hut Eleven Cabernet Sauvignon
10 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Shottesbrooke Vineyards 2019 Reserve Series Punch
Cabernet Sauvignon
17 Serafino Wines Serafino 2019 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon
16 Galvanized Wine Group Penny's Hill 2019 Edwards Road Cabernet Sauvignon
20 Dowie Doole Dowie Doole 2019 DD Cabernet Sauvignon
41 Geoff Merrill Wines Geoff Merrill 2017 Parham Cabernet Sauvignon
36 Smidge Wines Smidge Wines 2018 La Grenouille Cabernet Sauvignon
23 Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa 2019 Rifle & Hunt Cabernet Sauvignon
21 G. Patritti & Co Patritti Wines 2019 Merchant Series Cabernet Sauvignon
19 Hugh Hamilton Wines Hugh Hamilton Wines 2019 Nimble King Cabernet Sauvignon
42 Alpha Box & Dice Alpha Box and Dice 2017 Icona Cabernet Sauvignon
29 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2018 The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon
22 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2019 Family Crest
Cabernet Sauvignon
47 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2012 The MV Cabernet Sauvignon
13 Beresford Wines Beresford 2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Judges: Kate Laurie, Tim Dolan, Alex Sherrah, Leigh Ratzmer, Riley Harrison, Alex Mackenzie,
Maddy Jiang, Michael Kane, Ash Sinclair, Henry Slattery
Class Comments:
When Cabernet is made with thoughtfulness from the vine to the bottle it can be a serious player in the
Australian landscape. When the crop is high, it’s picked too ripe and pressed into too much new oak,
it becomes a challenging wine to drink. The consumer’s palate must be front of mind when dealing
with this grape. The wines that were rewarded showed not only a vibrancy for their age, but exciting
winemaking to give lift and a seductive perfume. Go Cabernet!
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Class 13 - Grenache 2020 or younger
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
55 Silent Noise Wines Silent Noise Wines 2021 MF Grenache 96 Gold
13 Chalk Hill Wines Alpha Crucis 2020 Old Vine Grenache 95 Gold
18 Hedonist Wines Hedonist 2020 Ecology Grenache 95 Gold
40 Gemtree Wines Gemtree Wines 2020 Small Batch Egg Grenache 95 Gold
44 Berg Herring Berg Herring 2020 Grenache 95 Gold
46 Ministry of Clouds Ministry of Clouds 2020 Grenache 95 Gold
7 Paxton Wines Paxton 2020 Grenache 93 Silver
22 Alliance Wine Australia Thistledown 2020 Vagabond Blewitt Springs Old Vine Grenache 93 Silver
23 Jackson Wine Estates
Australia
Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2020 Hickinbotham Clarendon
Grenache
93 Silver
42 Three Dark Horses Three Dark Horses 2020 Grenache 93 Silver
51 Big Easy Radio Pty Ltd Big Easy Radio 2021 Perpetual Holidaze Grenache 93 Silver
16 Bondar Wines Bondar Wines 2020 Rayner Vineyard Grenache 92 Silver
17 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2020 Smart Grenache 92 Silver
15 Willunga Hundred Pty Ltd Willunga 100 2020 The Hundred Single Vineyard Clarendon
Grenache
91 Silver
20 Grounded Cru Cru 2020 McLaren Vale Grenache 91 Silver
53 XO Wine Co XO Wine Co 2021 Grenache 91 Silver
8 Willunga Hundred Pty Ltd Willunga 100 2020 Grenache 90 Silver
31 Heirloom Vineyards Heirloom Vineyards 2020 Alcala McLaren Vale Grenache 90 Silver
32 Willunga Hundred Pty Ltd Willunga 100 2020 The Hundred Single Vineyard Blewitt Springs
Grenache
90 Silver
39 Cooter & Cooter Cooter & Cooter 2020 Grenache 90 Silver
54 Varney Wines Varney Wines 2021 Grenache 90 Silver
12 Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa 2020 Two Gentlemen's Grenache 89 Bronze
14 Shaw + Smith The Other Wine Co. 2020 Grenache 89 Bronze
1 Accolade Wines Reynella 2020 Basket Pressed Grenache 88 Bronze
4 Year Wines Year Wines 2020 Grenache 88 Bronze
6 Alliance Wine Australia Thistledown 2020 Sands of Time Old Vine Single Vineyard
Grenache
88 Bronze
30 The Usual Suspects Collective Ox Hardy Wines 2020 Grenache 88 Bronze
36 Serafino Wines Serafino 2020 Reserve Grenache 88 Bronze
5 Dodgy Brothers Wines Dodgy Brothers Wines 2020 Juxtaposed Old Vine Grenache 87 Bronze
29 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley 2020 Signature Series McLaren Vale Grenache 87 Bronze
21 Dandelion Vineyards Dandelion Vineyards 2020 Faraway Tree Grenache 86 Bronze
27 Oliver's Taranga Vineyards Oliver's Taranga Vineyards 2020 RW Grenache 86 Bronze
47 Jackson Wine Estates Australia Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2020 Old Vine Grenache 86 Bronze
48 Aphelion Wine Co. Aphelion Wine Co. 2021 Welkin Grenache 86 Bronze
3 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2020 The MV Grenache 85 Bronze
26 Alliance Wine Australia Thistledown 2020 This Charming Man Single Vineyard Old Vine
Grenache
85 Bronze
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Class 13 - Grenache 2020 or younger continued
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
28 Leconfield Wines Pty Ltd Richard Hamilton Wines 2020 Burton's Vineyard Old Bush Vine
Grenache
85 Bronze
34 Geddes Wines Seldom Inn 2020 Grenache 85 Bronze
49 Zonte's Footstep Zonte's Footstep 2021 Love Symbol Grenache 85 Bronze
9 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2020 Old McDonald Grenache
11 Living Roots Living Roots 2020 Grenache
24 Maxwell Wines Maxwell Wines 2020 Fresca Grenache
33 Nick Haselgrove Wines Blackbilly 2020 Grenache
35 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Wirra Wirra 2020 The Absconder Grenache
38 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2020 Basso Garnacha
43 Hugo Wines Pty Ltd Hugo Wines 2020 Grenache
45 Pruners Hut Pruners Hut 2020 Grenache
2 Aphelion Wine Co. Aphelion Wine Co. 2020 Confluence Grenache
19 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2020 Old Vine Grenache
25 In Praise of Shadows In Praise of Shadows 2020 Grenache
37 Paralian Wines Paralian Wines 2020 Marmont Vineyard Grenache
41 Galvanized Wine Group Penny's Hill 2020 The Experiment Grenache
50 Coriole Dune 2021 Cactus Canyon Grenache
52 Sherrah Wines Pty Ltd Sherrah Wines 2021 Preservative Free Grenache
10 Oliver's Taranga Vineyards Oliver's Taranga Vineyards 2020 Grenache
56 Scarpantoni Estate Oxenberry Farm 2021 Doringo Valley Grenache
57 Serafino Wines Serafino 2021 Grenache
Judges: Natasha Mooney, Kate Laurie, Tim Dolan, Skye Salter, Greg Clack, Alex Sherrah, Leigh Ratzmer,
Riley Harrison, Alex Mackenzie, Amelia Warley, Dylan Lee, Maddy Jiang, Michael Kane, Ash Sinclair,
Henry Slattery
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Class 14 - Grenache 2019 or older
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
21 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2019 Old McDonald Grenache 96 Gold
31 Longline Wines Longline Wines 2019 Albright Grenache 95 Gold
29 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2019 Smart Grenache 92 Silver
23 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Shottesbrooke Vineyards 2019 Single Vineyard Bush Vine
Grenache
90 Silver
19 Mr. Riggs Mr Riggs Wine Co 2019 The Magnet Grenache 89 Bronze
30 Kay Brothers Kay Brothers 2019 Basket Pressed Grenache 89 Bronze
8 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2018 Old McDonald Grenache 88 Bronze
10 Loom Wine Loom SV 2018 Grenache 87 Bronze
14 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2019 Warboys Grenache 87 Bronze
33 Cape Barren Wines Cape Barren Wines 2019 Old Vine Grenache 87 Bronze
17 Kay Brothers Kay Brothers 2019 Griffon's Key Grenache 85 Bronze
25 Jericho Wines Pty Ltd Jericho 2019 Blewitt Springs Grenache 85 Bronze
32 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek 2019 Limited Release Grenache 85 Bronze
1 Five Geese Five Geese 2013 Grenache
2 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2014 McLaren Sand Hills Grenache
3 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2014 The Beautiful View Grenache
4 Beresford Wines Beresford 2015 Estate Grenache
5 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2016 The Blewitt Sands Grenache
6 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2018 The Derelict Vineyard Grenache
7 Blewitt Springs Wine Co Blewitt Springs Wine Co 2018 Grenache
9 Accolade Wines Hardys Tintara 2018 Reserve Grenache
11 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2018 The Custodian Grenache
12 Geoff Merrill Wines By Merrill 2018 Grumpy Gramps Grenache
13 Accolade Wines Reynella 2018 Basket Pressed Grenache
15 Alliance Wine Australia Thistledown 2019 This Charming Man Single Vineyard Old Vine
Grenache
16 Pirramimma Wines Pirramimma 2019 Ironstone Old Bush Vine Grenache
18 Haselgrove Wines Pty Ltd Haselgrove Wines 2019 Vine Sean Grenache
20 Hither & Yon Hither & Yon 2019 Leask Grenache
22 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley 2019 Finisterre McLaren Vale Grenache
24 Nick Haselgrove Wines Old Faithful 2019 Grenache
26 McLaren Vale III Associates McLaren Vale III Associates 2019 Four Score Grenache
27 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Wirra Wirra 2019 Farmer's Heart Grenache
28 Serafino Wines Serafino 2019 Reserve Grenache
Judges: Natasha Mooney, Kate Laurie, Tim Dolan, Skye Salter, Greg Clack, Alex Sherrah, Leigh Ratzmer,
Riley Harrison, Alex Mackenzie, Amelia Warley, Dylan Lee, Maddy Jiang, Michael Kane, Ash Sinclair,
Henry Slattery
Classes 13 and 14 Comments:
Younger to older, fresher to more robust, Grenache has shown an extraordinary style diversity. We have
seen terroir expressed, and a generational shift in winemaking come to the fore. The best of vintages
2019 and 2020 were textural with solid varietal character. Many more youthful iterations from 2021 are
vibrant and light-hearted styles with purity and elegance. Overall the class represents exciting times for
McLaren Vale Grenache.
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Class 15 -
Single Mediterranean Red Varietals 2020 or younger
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
27 Sherrah Wine Pty Ltd Sherrah Wines 2021 Nero D'Avola 96 Top Gold
28 Coriole Coriole 2021 Nero D'Avola 96 Gold
29 Bondar Wines Bondar Wines 2021 Nero D'Avola 95 Gold
11 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2020 Olivers Road Aglianico 95 Gold
23 Berg Herring Berg Herring 2020 Touriga 95 Gold
13 Serafino Wines Serafino 2021 Bellissimo Montepulciano 93 Silver
41 Hedonist Wines Hedonist 2020 Tempranillo 92 Silver
32 Berg Herring Berg Herring 2020 Nero D'Avola 92 Silver
26 Aphelion Wine Co. Aphelion Wine Co. 2021 Welkin Nero D'Avola 91 Silver
20 Serafino Wines Serafino 2020 Bellissimo Sangiovese 91 Silver
19 Coriole Coriole 2020 Sangiovese 90 Silver
37 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek 2021 Limited Release Tempranillo 90 Silver
6 Samuel's Gorge Samuel's Gorge 2020 Graciano 89 Bronze
15 Leconfield Wines Pty Ltd Richard Hamilton Wines 2020 Farm Twelve Mourvèdre 89 Bronze
25 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek 2021 Limited Release Nero D'Avola 89 Bronze
24 Heirloom Vineyards Heirloom Vineyards 2020 McLaren Vale Touriga 88 Bronze
22 Hither & Yon Hither & Yon 2020 Touriga 88 Bronze
36 Hither & Yon Hither & Yon 2020 Nero D'Avola 88 Bronze
33 Zerella Wines Zerella Wines 2020 La Gita Nero D'Avola 88 Bronze
7 Kay Brothers Kay Brothers 2020 Basket Pressed Mataro 87 Bronze
42 Willunga Hundred Pty Ltd Willunga 100 2020 Tempranillo 87 Bronze
34 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2020 Nero Diavola 87 Bronze
21 Lino Ramble Lino Ramble 2021 Simon Says Saperavi 87 Bronze
5 Paxton Wines Paxton 2020 Graciano 86 Bronze
4 Ministry of Clouds Ministry of Clouds 2020 Mencia 86 Bronze
46 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2020 Family Crest Tempranillo 85 Bronze
3 Oliver's Taranga Vineyards /
Swell Brewing Co
Oliver's Taranga Vineyards 2020 Mencia 85 Bronze
2 Chalk Hill Wines Chalk Hill 2020 Barbera 85 Bronze
44 Samuel's Gorge Samuel's Gorge 2020 Tempranillo 85 Bronze
43 Shingleback Shingleback 2020 El Capitan McLaren Vale Tempranillo 85 Bronze
38 Gemtree Wines Gemtree Wines 2021 Luna Temprana Tempranillo 85 Bronze
35 Living Roots Living Roots 2020 Nero D'Avola
17 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2020 The MV Mourvèdre
31 Maxwell Wines Maxwell Wines 2020 Clan Nero D'Avola
14 The Good Doctor Wines The Good Doctor 2020 Antidote Montepulciano
8 Shirvington Wines Shirvington Wines 2020 Row X Row Mataro
16 Hugh Hamilton Wines Hugh Hamilton Wines 2020 The Moocher Mourvèdre
10 Bondar Wines Bondar Wines 2020 Monastrell
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Class 15 - continued
Single Mediterranean Red Varietals 2020 or younger
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
39 Serafino Wines Serafino 2021 Bellissimo Tempranillo
40 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2020 Dead End Tempranillo
45 Oliver's Taranga Vineyards /
Swell Brewing Co
Oliver's Taranga Vineyards 2020 Tempranillo
18 DogRidge DogRidge 2021 Il Cucciolo Sangiovese
30 Alpha Box & Dice Alpha Box and Dice 2020 Siren Nero D'Avola
12 Scarpantoni Estate Scarpantoni Estate 2021 Montepulciano
1 Scarpantoni Estate Scarpantoni Estate 2021 Barbera
9 Ministry of Clouds Ministry of Clouds 2020 Mataro
Judges: Natasha Mooney, Kate Laurie, Skye Salter, Greg Clack, Alex Sherrah, Leigh Ratzmer,
Amelia Warley, Dylan Lee, Maddy Jiang, Michael Kane
Class Comments:
Incredible approachability on the young Nero’s. Balanced and structured with lovely lift. The Tempranillo
entries show that 2020 was not an excellent year for the variety, with the fruit looking a little tired
already. Lovely class of well handled fruit driven wines. Some lovely tannin profiles really drove the higher
pointed wines. Restraint is the optimum word with making these beautiful Mediterranean varieties
and we saw this throughout the class. An exciting one to judge. If any region can do Mediterranean it’s
McLaren Vale.
Class 16 - Single Mediterranean Red Varietals 2019 or older
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
5 Heirloom Vineyards Heirloom Vineyards 2019 McLaren Vale Touriga 96 Top Gold
2 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2019 The Anthropocene Epoch Mencia 95 Gold
11 Hugh Hamilton Wines Hugh Hamilton Wines 2019 The Oddball Saperavi 95 Gold
13 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2019 Dead End Tempranillo 92 Silver
8 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2018 The Twenty Eight Road Mourvèdre 88 Bronze
10 Ulithorne Wines Ulithorne 2019 Magnum Opus Nero D'Avola 87 Bronze
16 Aphelion Wine Co. Aphelion Wine Co. 2019 Emergent Mataro 87 Bronze
7 Smidge Wines St Brioc Wine Co 2018 Montepulciano 87 Bronze
12 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd Penfolds 2019 Cellar Reserve Tempranillo 86 Bronze
6 Zerella Wines Zerella Wines 2019 La Gita Barbera 85 Bronze
9 Serafino Wines Serafino 2019 Bellissimo Nebbiolo
14 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley 2019 Hancock & Hancock McLaren Vale
Tempranillo
3 Hither & Yon Hither & Yon 2019 Aglianico
1 Alpha Box & Dice Alpha Box and Dice 2019 Blood of Jupiter Sangiovese
4 Alpha Box & Dice Alpha Box and Dice 2018 Xola Aglianico
15 Blewitt Springs Wine Co Blewitt Springs Wine Co 2018 Tempranillo
Judges: Tim Dolan, Riley Harrison, Alex Mackenzie, Ash Sinclair, Henry Slattery
Class Comments:
Three standout varieties in the class were a real shining light, generating lots of discussion. Best
wines showed their true varietal characters with careful, considered winemaking. Underripe / overripe
characters were quite apparent in the lesser wines.
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Class 17 - Shiraz Predominant Blends
(excluding Classic Australian) - any vintage
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
7 Dandelion Vineyards Dandelion Vineyards 2020 Lion's Tooth McLaren Vale Shiraz
Riesling
96 Top Gold
10 Silent Noise Wines Silent Noise Wines 2020 SGZ Shiraz Grenache Zinfandel 95 Gold
15 Dandelion Vineyards Dandelion Vineyards 2020 Moonrise Kingdom Shiraz Grenache
Petite Sirah
93 Silver
9 Willunga Hundred Pty Ltd Willunga 100 2020 Shiraz Viognier 92 Silver
2 Lloyd Brothers Wine Lloyd Brothers 2020 Estate Blend Shiraz Grenache 91 Silver
20 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2019 Warboys Shiraz Grenache 90 Silver
1 Willunga Hundred Pty Ltd Willunga 100 2020 Shiraz Grenache 90 Silver
17 Dandelion Vineyards Dandelion Vineyards 2019 Lion's Tooth Shiraz Riesling 88 Bronze
16 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley 2019 Hancock & Hancock McLaren Vale Shiraz
Grenache
88 Bronze
4 Hither & Yon Old Jarvie 2020 The Enforcer Shiraz Mataro Grenache 88 Bronze
23 Ulithorne Wines Ulithorne 2018 Dona Shiraz Grenache 87 Bronze
3 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2020 Small Batch Shiraz Mourvèdre 86 Bronze
25 Morgan Simpson Morgan Simpson 2017 Barcore Shiraz Mataro 85 Bronze
13 Primo Estate Wines Primo Estate Wines 2020 Il Briccone Shiraz Sangiovese 85 Bronze
14 Paxton Wines Paxton 2020 AAA Shiraz Grenache
8 Coriole Dune 2020 The Empty Quarter Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre
18 Ulithorne Wines Ulithorne 2019 Chi Shiraz Grenache
21 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2018 The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier
11 Shingleback Shingleback 2020 Local Heroes McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache
12 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Shottesbrooke Vineyards 2020 Engine Room Shiraz Tempranillo
5 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Shottesbrooke Vineyards 2020 Engine Room Shiraz Mataro
Grenache
6 Field Day Wine Co. Monterra 2020 Elevage Shiraz Tempranillo
22 Alpha Box & Dice Alpha Box and Dice 2018 Apostle Shiraz Grenache Carignan
19 Hugh Hamilton Wines Hugh Hamilton Wines 2019 Black Ops Shiraz Saperavi
24 Dowie Doole Dowie Doole 2017 DD Shiraz Grenache
Judges: Tim Dolan, Riley Harrison, Alex Mackenzie, Ash Sinclair, Henry Slattery
Class Comments:
Some enjoyable, robust styles of Shiraz predominant blends, with the best wines combining some clever
winemaking in with thoughtful blending decisions. Best wine showed freshness, power and balance
along with enough X factor to set it apart from the pack.
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Class 18 - Cabernet Blends
(excluding Classic Australian) - any vintage
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
1 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Shottesbrooke Vineyards 2020 Engine Room
Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese
7 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Shottesbrooke Vineyards 2018 Reserve Series The Proprietor Cabernet
Sauvignon Merlot Malbec
89 Bronze
86 Bronze
4 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Wirra Wirra 2019 Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 85 Bronze
2 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2020 Mr Vinecombe Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot
3 Serafino Wines Serafino 2019 BDX Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet
Franc Carmenere
5 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Shottesbrooke Vineyards 2019 Reserve Series The Proprietor Cabernet
Sauvignon Merlot Malbec
6 Stephen Pannell Wines Koomilya 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Touriga
Judges: Tim Dolan, Riley Harrison, Alex Mackenzie, Ash Sinclair, Henry Slattery
Class Comments:
Most wines in the class had oak overriding fruit. Extractive tannins were also a topic of discussion. Best
wine had freshness and drinkability whilst being respectful of the varieties.
Class 19 - Grenache Predominant blends - any vintage
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
21 Grounded Cru Cru 2020 McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 96 Top Gold
18 Chalk Hill Wines Chalk Hill 2020 Grenache Tempranillo Graciano 95 Gold
5 Gemtree Wines Gemtree Wines 2020 Cinnabar Grenache Shiraz Mataro 95 Gold
35 Longline Wines Longline Wines 2019 Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 95 Gold
7 Ministry of Clouds Ministry of Clouds 2020 Grenache Carignan 95 Gold
17 Aphelion Wine Co. Aphelion Wine Co. 2020 The Affinity Grenache Mataro Shiraz 94 Silver
12 Varney Wines Varney Wines 2020 Entrada Grenache Mourvèdre Touriga 94 Silver
2 Lloyd Brothers Wine Lloyd Brothers 2021 Nouveau Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 93 Silver
30 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2020 Grenache Shiraz Touriga 93 Silver
45 Shottesbrooke Vineyards Shottesbrooke Vineyards 2019 Estate Series Grenache Shiraz Mataro 92 Silver
37 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek 2019 Postmaster Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 92 Silver
10 Gemtree Wines Gemtree Wines 2020 Phantom Red Blend Grenache Mataro 91 Silver
40 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2019 Family Crest
Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre
90 Silver
49 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd Rosemount 2018 Estate GSM Grenache Shiraz Mataro 90 Silver
51 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2018 The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 90 Silver
29 Bondar Wines Bondar Wines 2020 Junto Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 90 Silver
1 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Wirra Wirra 2021 Amator Nouveau Grenache Touriga Shiraz 89 Bronze
9 Paralian Wines Paralian Wines 2020 Grenache Shiraz 89 Bronze
14 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2020 The Parson Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 88 Bronze
24 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2020 Small Batch Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 88 Bronze
27 Jericho Wines Pty Ltd Jericho 2020 McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 88 Bronze
13 Serafino Wines Serafino 2020 Grenache Shiraz Mataro 88 Bronze
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Class 19 - Grenache Predominant blends - any vintage cont.
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
8 Zerella Wines Zerella Wine 2020 Packing Shed Grenache Mataro Shiraz 88 Bronze
20 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2020 The Innocent Weed Grenache
Mourvèdre Shiraz
44 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2019 The Ironstone Pressings Grenache
Shiraz Mourvèdre
25 Shingleback Red Knot Classified 2020 McLaren Vale Grenache
Shiraz Mourvèdre
87 Bronze
87 Bronze
87 Bronze
34 Ulithorne Wines Ulithorne 2019 Dona Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 86 Bronze
4 Serafino Wines Serafino 2021 Grenache Shiraz Mataro 86 Bronze
33 Dog Day Wines Rusty Mutt 2019 Rocky Ox Grenache Shiraz Mataro 86 Bronze
47 Ulithorne Wines Ulithorne 2019 Nova Duo Grenache Shiraz 85 Bronze
3 In Praise of Shadows In Praise of Shadows 2021 Mankai Grenache Mataro Touriga
Nacional Graciano
85 Bronze
43 Lloyd Brothers Wine Lloyd Brothers 2019 Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 85 Bronze
26 Hither & Yon Hither & Yon 2020 Grenache Mataro 85 Bronze
48 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2018 d'Arry's Original Grenache Shiraz
50 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2018 The Bonsai Vine Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre
22 Heirloom Vineyards Heirloom Vineyards 2020 Anevo McLaren Vale Grenache
Touriga Tempranillo
38 Nick Haselgrove Wines Clarence Hill 2019 Red Label Grenache Shiraz Mataro
15 Three Dark Horses Three Dark Horses 2020 Grenache Touriga
36 G. Patritti & Co Patritti Wines 2019 Merchant Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre
6 Jackson Wine Estates Australia Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2020 Noir
41 Haselgrove Wines Pty Ltd Haselgrove Wines 2019 Switch GSM Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre
19 Rudderless Wines Rudderless Wines 2020 Grenache Shiraz Mataro
46 In Praise of Shadows In Praise of Shadows 2019 L'Ombre Grenache Mataro Shiraz
31 Maxwell Wines Maxwell Wines 2019 Little Demon Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre
23 Leconfield Wines Pty Ltd Richard Hamilton Wines 2020 Colton's Grenache Shiraz
Mourvèdre
32 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley 2019 Signature Series McLaren Vale
Grenache Shiraz Mataro
39 Hither & Yon Old Jarvie 2019 The Saviour Grenache Mataro Touriga
28 Sew & Sew Wines Pty Ltd Sew & Sew 2020 Sashiko McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mataro
11 Sherrah Wines Pty Ltd Sherrah Wines 2020 Red et Al. Grenache Shiraz Nero D'Avola
42 Varney Wines Varney Wines 2019 Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre
16 Ministry of Clouds Ministry of Clouds 2020 Kintsugi Grenache Shiraz
Mataro Carignan
Judges: Natasha Mooney, Kate Laurie, Tim Dolan, Riley Harrison, Leigh Ratzmer, Skye Salter,
Alex Mackenzie, Alex Sherrah, Greg Clack, Amelia Warley, Dylan Lee, Maddy Jiang, Michael Kane,
Ash Sinclair, Henry Slattery
Class Comments:
Spectacular fun to judge this class with 83% strike rate of medals which is great to see. Purity of fruit
obvious in many wines with layers of fruit, stalk and oak tannin, bunch, lees work and a whole lot of other
things happening. The layers are the interesting point of difference in the way we judged the wines. The
gold medal wines were brought together to form a final blend in a thoughtful and balanced way. While
lots of wines showed obvious reduction and advanced characters which held them off progressing any
further, the best wines were shining lights that were elegant and medium bodied.
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Class 20 - ‘Classic Australian’ blend (CS/SHZ or SHZ/CS)
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
7 Shingleback The Gate 2018 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 93 Silver
4 Shingleback The Gate 2019 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 91 Silver
3 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 2019 Small Batch Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 90 Silver
1 Paxton Wines Paxton 2020 Cracker Barrels Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 87 Bronze
2 Kay Brothers Kay Brothers 2019 Ironmonger Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 85 Bronze
5 Hugo Wines Pty Ltd Hugo Wines 2018 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 85 Bronze
6 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek 2018 JSM Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 85 Bronze
Judges: Natasha Mooney, Skye Salter, Greg Clack, Amelia Warley, Dylan Lee
Class Comments:
These blends are looking on the drier side. They look more like an after thought than a purposeful
thought at times. Freshness and purity of fruit needs to be a priority in this style. Maybe they are
better off sticking to other styles that they do best or that are more exciting for a mediterranean,
contemporary climate.
Class 21 - Other Red Varietals and blends - any vintage
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
7 Big Easy Radio Pty Ltd Big Easy Radio 2020 Funtime Fountain Sangiovese Montepulciano97 Top Gold
26 Geddes Wines Seldom Inn 2019 Petit Verdot 96 Gold
2 Big Easy Radio Pty Ltd Big Easy Radio 2021 Looking Forward to Yesterday Merlot 95 Gold
12 In Praise of Shadows In Praise of Shadows 2020 Mankai Touriga Nacional Graciano
Grenache
14 Shingleback The Bio Project 2020 Tempranillo Touriga Nacional Grenache
Graciano
95 Gold
91 Silver
1 Samuel's Gorge Samuel's Gorge 2021 Piñata People Carignan Mourvèdre 90 Silver
8 Berg Herring Berg Herring 2020 Malbec Sangiovese 89 Bronze
10 Rudderless Wines Rudderless Wines 2020 Malbec 87 Bronze
23 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2018 The Sticks & Stones Tempranillo Grenache 87 Bronze
6 Kay Brothers Kay Brothers 2019 Basket Pressed Merlot 86 Bronze
9 Big Easy Radio Pty Ltd Big Easy Radio 2020 Forget Babylon Malbec 86 Bronze
15 Sew & Sew Wines Pty Ltd Sew & Sew 2020 Sashiko McLaren Vale Nero D'Avola Aglianico
Mataro
86 Bronze
3 Hugh Hamilton Wines Hugh Hamilton Wines 2020 The Ratbag Merlot 86 Bronze
20 Ulithorne Wines Ulithorne 2019 Specialis Tempranillo Graciano Grenache 85 Bronze
11 Big Easy Radio Pty Ltd Big Easy Radio 2019 Forget Babylon Malbec 85 Bronze
4 Leconfield Wines Pty Ltd Richard Hamilton Wines 2020 Lot 148 Merlot 85 Bronze
19 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Wirra Wirra 2019 Amator Tempranillo Touriga 85 Bronze
17 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2020 Tempranillo Touriga 85 Bronze
13 Berg Herring Berg Herring 2020 Saperavi Barbera 85 Bronze
22 Ministry of Clouds Ministry of Clouds 2020 Tempranillo Grenache 85 Bronze
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Class 21 - Other Red Varietals and blends - any vintage cont.
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
21 Alluca Vineyards Alluca 2019 Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc
16 Coriole Dune 2020 Tirari Touriga Grenache Negro Amaro Mourvèdre
5 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek 2019 Merlot
18 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2019 Tempranillo Touriga
27 DogRidge DogRidge 2014 MVP Petit Verdot
25 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2018 The Conscious Biosphere Petite Sirah Aglianico
24 The Good Doctors Tonic The Good Doctor 2018 Cure Mataro Shiraz
Judges: Natasha Mooney, Kate Laurie, Skye Salter, Greg Clack, Alex Sherrah, Leigh Ratzmer, Amelia
Warley, Dylan Lee, Maddy Jiang, Michael Kane
Class Comments:
Lovely class to judge and see, some lovely tannin work and fresh, beautiful aromatics. This is what
McLaren Vale does well and will be exciting to watch into the future. Balance of ripeness and freshness
was what sets the better wines apart from the others. A concerning number of faulty wines. Alcohol
heat stood out in many samples and many were dry.
Class 22 - Fortified Wine (including Port) -
any style - any vintage
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
5 Shingleback Shingleback 2018 Vintage Fortified McLaren Vale Shiraz 95 Gold
2 DogRidge DogRidge NV Fortified Viognier 92 Silver
6 WayWood Wines WayWood Wines 2017 LBVP Shiraz 92 Silver
1 G. Patritti & Co Patritti Wines NV Rare Fortified Chardonnay 90 Silver
4 d'Arenberg d'Arenberg 2018 Vintage Fortified Shiraz 88 Bronze
3 G. Patritti & Co Patritti Wines 2018 Vintage Fortified Shiraz
24 The Good Doctors Tonic The Good Doctor 2018 Cure Mataro Shiraz
Judges: Tim Dolan, Alex Sherrah, Greg Clack, Ash Sinclair, Henry Slattery
Class Comments:
Fantastic line up of a diverse range of styles. The best wine showed complexity from the fruit and spirit,
whilst retaining freshness and sugar / ripeness balance. The fortified whites were a gem, unique and
drove plenty of discussion, freshness was excellent.
Class 23 – White 2019 and Older No entries for this class
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Class 24 - Museum Wine - Shiraz 2017 or older
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
6 Shingleback Shingleback 2017 Unedited Shiraz 95 Gold
1 Shingleback The Gate 2017 Shiraz 92 Silver
5 Accolade Wines Reynella 2017 Basket Pressed Shiraz 90 Silver
12 Accolade Wines Hardys Tintara 2016 Upper Tintara Shiraz 90 Silver
9 Accolade Wines Hardys 2016 Eileen Hardy Shiraz 88 Bronze
11 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd Wolf Blass 2016 Grey Label Shiraz 87 Bronze
2 Accolade Wines Hardys Tintara 2017 Yeenunga Shiraz 87 Bronze
13 Shingleback D Block 2016 Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 86 Bronze
3 Serafino Wines Serafino 2017 Terremoto Syrah 85 Bronze
14 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2013 Family Crest Shiraz
8 Miracle Hill Pty Ltd Miracle Hill 2016 Shiraz
7 Accolade Wines Hardys Tintara 2016 Yeenunga Shiraz
4 Jackson Wine Estates Australia Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2017 Ironheart Shiraz
16 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd Rosemount 2010 Balmoral Syrah
10 Serafino Wines Serafino 2016 Sharktooth Shiraz
17 Accolade Wines Reynella 2009 Basket Pressed Shiraz
15 Shirvington Wines Shirvington Wines 2013 The Redwind Shiraz
Judges: Natasha Mooney, Skye Salter, Greg Clack, Amelia Warley, Dylan Lee
Class 25 - Museum Wines - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
and older
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
2 Accolade Wines Reynella 2016 Basket Pressed Cabernet Sauvignon 96 Gold
1 Shingleback D Block 2017 Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 87 Bronze
3 Shingleback D Block 2016 Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 86 Bronze
4 Accolade Wines Reynella 2006 Basket Pressed Cabernet Sauvignon
5 Shirvington Wines Shirvington Wines 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Judges: Tim Dolan, Riley Harrison, Alex Mackenzie, Ash Sinclair, Henry Slattery
Class Comments:
The examples in this class didn’t show a lot of varietal typicity, often being quite ripe and advanced.
There was one shining light, albeit in a robust, dense style.
Class 26 - Grenache 2017 and older
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
3 Accolade Wines Hardys Tintara 2016 Reserve Grenache 86 Bronze
2 Alliance Wine Australia Thistledown 2017 Sands of Time Single Vineyard
Blewitt Springs Grenache
1 Alliance Wine Australia Thistledown 2017 Vagabond Blewitt Springs Old Vine Grenache
85 Bronze
Judges: Natasha Mooney, Kate Laurie, Tim Dolan, Skye Salter, Greg Clack, Alex Sherrah, Leigh Ratzmer,
Riley Harrison, Alex Mackenzie, Amelia Warley, Dylan Lee, Maddy Jiang, Michael Kane, Ash Sinclair,
Henry Slattery
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Class 27 – Other Red Single Varietals 2017 and Older
No entries for this class
Class 28 - Museum Wines - All Red Blends 2017 and older
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
2 Shingleback Shingleback Local Heroes 2016 McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 88 Bronze
5 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2013 Family Crest Grenache
Shiraz Mourvèdre
4 Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd Rosemount 2016 Estate GSM Grenache Shiraz Mataro
3 The Good Doctors Tonic The Good Doctor 2016 Tonic Tannat Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
1 Accolade Wines Hardys Tintara 2017 Grenache Shiraz Mataro
Judges: Tim Dolan, Riley Harrison, Alex Mackenzie, Ash Sinclair, Henry Slattery
Class Comments:
Not a lot of joy for the team with this class, with premature ageing prevalent.
Class 29 – Vintage Port/Fortified Wine Any Style 2017
and Older No entries for this class
Class 30, 31, 32 - Icon Wines - Current release,
3-5 years older, 6+ years older
Entry # Exhibitor Wine name Score Award
8 Angove Family Winemakers Angove Family Winemakers 2018, 2015, 2012 Medhyk Shiraz Gold
1 Serafino Wines Serafino 2020, 2017, 2012 Reserve Grenache
2 Nick Haselgrove Wines James Haselgrove 2019, 2014, 2010 Futures Shiraz
3 Stephen Pannell Wines S.C.Pannell 2019, 2016, 2012 The Vale Shiraz Grenache
4 Bellevue Estate Bellevue Estate 2019, 2016, 2013 Shiraz
5 Shingleback D Block 2019, 2016, 2012 Reserve McLaren Vale
Cabernet Sauvignon
6 Longline Wines Longline Wines 2019, 2014, 2012 Albright Grenache
7 Accolade Wines Hardys 2018, 2014, 2008 Eileen Hardy Shiraz
9 Fox Creek Wines Fox Creek 2016, 2013, 2011 Reserve Shiraz
10 Accolade Wines Reynella 2017, 2012, 2009 Basket Pressed Shiraz
11 Jackson Wine Estates Australia Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2019, 2016, 2013 Ironheart Shiraz
Judges: Tony Love, Tim Dolan, Kate Laurie, Natasha Mooney
Class Comments:
Eleven entries across several red varieties and styles exhibited a declaration to the craft of fine
winemaking for more than a decade. Four ‘finalists’ were able to show great consistency across all
three entries, with their trajectory of development and maturity clearly on show. When older wines are
now tiring, it is worth considering the legitimacy to enter this class.
A word on the Museum classes from Tony Love
It is noted that we are seeing a fall in entries for the Museum classes. Perhaps the Icon class has stolen
some of their thunder. Our back stories are still an essential identification of individual journeys, as well
as the history of the region, and we encourage winemakers to look into the cellars and be proud of
where they have stepped before. It is impossible for us to know where we are heading in the future if we
don’t know where and how far we have come from the past.
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• Sense Oak alternatives
• Big formats from Doreau l’Atelier & VBS Schon
• Oenotan oak tannins
• Fermentis direct pitch yeasts and derivatives
Our history is written every day, at the heart of excellence.
At the top
of the Tree
Justine Prior - Area Manager
+61(0)8 7200 1727
Find your
ideal solution.
BULK & PACKAGED WINE TRANSPORT
WAREHOUSING
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Using our own proprietary filtration services,
VAF Memstar deliver your wines as intended;
with the best aroma, flavour and texture possible.
We are proud to sponsor the
Best McLaren White Wine at the
2021 McLaren Vale Wine Show.
vafmemstar.com.au
MOPPA RD SOUTH NURIOOTPA SA
08 8561 2800
bulkwine@hahncorporation.com.au
www.hahncorporation.com.au
Radoux Australia are proud to support
the McLaren Vale Wine Show
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are
available for the 2022 McLaren Vale Wine Show.
Contact McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism
for a sponsorship prospectus.
Phone (08) 8323 8999
Email info@mclarenvale.info
Launching new low and moderate
impact toasting profiles.
Pure, Revelation and Integration
for elegant oak influence.
Courtney Christie
Nigel Catt
Radoux Australia
Radoux Australia
0438 144 471 0418 832 967
courtney@radoux.com.au nigel@radoux.com.au
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