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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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Wine in Review:
Vinea Marson Rosé

Date:
Mon, 01/03/2010

Publication:
WINE100

Reviewer:
Nick Stock

Predominantly Sangiovese with a splash of Nebbiolo and Cabernet, this Heathcote rosé has found a happy balance between texture, flavour and gentle sweetness, enhancing fruit character. Musky red fruit perfume and brambly berry flavour linger nicely. 93 points.
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Wine in Review:
Halliday's 5 Emblematic Australian Wines - Flynns Heathcote Sangiovese 2006

Date:
Tue, 22/12/2009

Publication:
The Weekend Australian November 2009

Reviewer:
James Halliday

Halliday's 5 Emblematic Australian Wines - Flynns Heathcote Sangiovese 2006
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Wine in Review:
Greenstone 2006 Shiraz

Date:
Tue, 22/12/2009

Publication:
The Age Epicure

Reviewer:
Jeni Port

"Best use of an Aussie classic grape variety" This is the classic Aussie red grape from a new classic region (Heathcote) as you have never seen it before. The Greenstone Vineyard '06 Shiraz ($35)has an Italian maker and an Aussie grower and is shy and retiring. Prepare to be gobsmacked.
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Wine in Review:
Munari 2005 Schoolhouse Shiraz Viognier

Date:
Thu, 19/11/2009

Publication:
"Max Crus" in The Key Report

Reviewer:
Simon Hughes

Munari Schoolhouse Red 2005 Shiraz Viognier, $30. 2005 is an eon ago but worth the wait, this is almost as good as the Swans winning the flag, indeed given the Swans are unlikely to repeat that soon, this is a much better prospect. Fabulous wine. 9.2/10.
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Wine in Review:
Sanguine Estate 2006 D’Orsa Reserve Shiraz

Date:
Sun, 01/11/2009

Publication:
Australian Wine Companion 2010

Reviewer:
James Halliday

96/100 James Halliday Rating 96/100 and “Deep crimson-purple, the bouquet promises opulent black fruits with a dash of oak and spice, and so it is, but on a quality level above expectations, incredibly rich and supple, but not jammy, generous oak and ripe tannins finish the taste. The cork is of high quality, as it should be. 14.8% alc. To 2031.” Australian Wine Companion 2010
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Wine in Review:
Kennedy Heathcote Shiraz 2006

Date:
Wed, 28/10/2009

Publication:
The Age Epicure

Reviewer:
Jeni Port

Jeremy Honisett at the Seddon Wine Store has scored a good deal on one of Victoria's great unsung shirazes, Kennedy Heathcote Shiraz.
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Wine in Review:
Barnadown Run Jean's Block Shiraz 2005 Halliday - 95 points

Date:
Tue, 15/09/2009

Publication:
2010 Wine Companion

Reviewer:
James Halliday

Crunchy ripe blueberry fruit with fine delineation and very attractive allspice aromas; the palate is incredibly bright, with ample levels of ripe fruit, spice, a touchof minerally complexity and a long, fleshy finish; big, but very well balanced. Cork. 15% alc. Rating 95 To 2018 $28
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Wine in Review:
Sanguine Estate 2008 Chardonnay

Date:
Tue, 01/09/2009

Publication:
Winestate Magazine

Reviewer:

“Extremely complex, buttery nose and very powerful creamy/nutty flavours with a lemon meringue-like thread running through”. 3 1/2 stars
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