Reviews
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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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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