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Wine in Review:
She-Oak Hill Shiraz 2010 5 Stars

Date:
Thu, 14/02/2013

Publication:
Winestate Magazine

Reviewer:

Perfumed black and blue fruits on the nose, with some maturity developing. Beautiful palate - long and elegant with intense plum flavours, great tannins and lovely mouth-feel
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Wine in Review:
Barnadown Run Heathcote Cascabel Shiraz 2008

Date:
Thu, 03/01/2013

Publication:
Halliday Wine Companion 2012 Edition

Reviewer:
James Halliday

2008 Barnadown Run Heathcote Cascabel Shiraz Strong deep colour; not bottled until Nov '10, the long time in oak fully justified; rich black fruits have an undertone of spice, liquorice and cedar, the tannins ripe and round. Best yet, and will cellar well. To 2030. JAMES HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION (2012 Edition) Rating 94 pts
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Wine in Review:
Barnadown Run 2008 Heathcote Cabernet Sauvignon - 93 points

Date:
Thu, 03/01/2013

Publication:
Halliday Wine Companion 2013 Edition

Reviewer:
James Halliday

2008 Barnadown Run Heathcote Cabernet Sauvignon Good colour for age; a plush and velvety palate where layers of blackcurrant, plum and mint are balanced by lively acidity on the finish, which provides significant extra length to the palate. JAMES HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION (2013 Edition) Rating 93 pts
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Wine in Review:
Tellurian Pastiche Shiraz 2010 Shiraz

Date:
Fri, 20/07/2012

Publication:
The Wine Front

Reviewer:
Campbell Mattinson

TELLURIAN PASTICHE SHIRAZ 2010 "If you have doubts over the quality of Heathcote shiraz then you should try this version from Tellurian.
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Wine in Review:
Tellurian Tranter Shiraz 2010

Date:
Fri, 20/07/2012

Publication:
The Wine Front

Reviewer:
Campbell Mattinson

"The “Tranter” shiraz is from a single vineyard at Toolleen on the western side of the famed Mt Camel Range (Heathcote)
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Wine in Review:
Greenstone 2007 Heathcote Shiraz

Date:
Tue, 24/05/2011

Publication:
The Age Epicure

Reviewer:
Ralph Kyte-Powell

Greenstone reverses the trend of Australian winemakers going to Europe to make wine - the winemaker at Greenstone is Alberto Antonini from Tuscany, a heartland of Italian wine. His international perspective has made Greenstone's wines some of the more interesting to come from Heathcote. Rating: 5 Stars (A superb example, a near perfect wine of great character, worthy of the big occasion and the best company). Value: $$$ A wine with a price tag that makes it a steal.
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Wine in Review:
Vinea Marson Sangiovese 2008

Date:
Tue, 22/03/2011

Publication:
Melbourne Age Epicure Wine + Food

Reviewer:
Ralph Kyte-Powell

Four and a Half Stars! In keeping with the general feel of Mario Marson's Heathcote wines, this is avery subtle drop that gets better with each sip.
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Wine in Review:
Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz 2006

Date:
Thu, 21/10/2010

Publication:
The Age Epicure - Uncorked

Reviewer:
Ralph Kyte-Powell

Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz 2006 Ralph Kyte-Powell The Age (Uncorked) Heathcote shiraz attracts lots of interest. As in most emerging regions, quality varies but the best wines are very good indeed.
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Wine in Review:
2008 St. Michaels Vineyard Limited Release Heathcote Shiraz 97 points!

Date:
Thu, 01/07/2010

Publication:
Vintage Direct Newsletter

Reviewer:
Nicks Wine Merchants - Vintage Direct Newsletter

Mick Cann is one of Heathcote's top winemakers but doesn't get a lot of publicity due to the fact that he makes minuscule quantities. 2008 was no exception with yields restricted to an extremely low 1 tonne per acre due to the on-going drought resulting in very,resulting in very concentrated, high quality fruit. Maturation took place in a combination of French, Russian and American oak hogsheads.
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Wine in Review:
Galli Estate Shiraz Viognier 2008

Date:
Mon, 01/03/2010

Publication:
WINE100

Reviewer:
Tyson Stelzer

Thanks to Galli. bargain Heathcote Shiraz is no longer a paradox.Layered with pepper and spice, ripe plum and cherry fruit and soft, fine tannins, it's ready to rip into right away. Give it a light chill to lift its peppery spice and tone down its 14.9% alcohol. 91 points.
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