First Time Buyers

 
Class 22, 18.5 points, GOLD. This wine was awarded the only gold in its class of 71 entries and deserved every point it was awarded. The deep rich red colour with purple hues gives a clue as to what follows. Lifted berry fruits abound, with mint and hints of leafy eucalyptus and there is an element of new oak as well. The minty cabernet character...

 
Gammons Crossing Cabernet Coonawarra Sauvignon 2007. Class 15, 18.7, Gold.

It’s not often the judges comment on individual wines, however they did single out the Gammons Crossing for their comment; “Top wine a lovely example of varietal cabernet sauvignon”. I think you’ll agree. There is an abundance of blackcurrant and mint...

 
Serafino Reserve Chardonnay 2008.

Royal Adelaide Show winner Class 1, 18.5, Gold.

This winemaker is perhaps better know for the outstanding red wines it produces at its home in the heart of McLaren Vale, but here’s proof that they also have the talent required to make excellent white wines. The best fruit from the...

 
X & Y Chardonnay 2006 Class 1. 18.5, Gold.

The name and the label suggest this is a wine for both boys and girls. And why not? The judges loved it and so will you. It has a lot to offer and is fairly typical of what we’ve grown to expect from the Margaret River region. Fresh lemony aromas blended with hints of stonefruit and...