Bird in Hand Cl are Valley Riesling 2009 the follow up to the cracking 2008 vintage received a great review and 92 points from James Halliday: " Light straw-green; the bouquet is reticent except for some floral nuances, the palate with abundant lime and lemon flavours running through to to a long finish. Rating…
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Spinifex La Maline 2008 received 94 points in the Australian Wine Companion by James Halliday. He wrote: "Good purple-red, although not particularly vibrant; a very rich and complex wine, texture and structure excellent; the bouquet is aromatic and the full-bodied palate has abundant fruit ... 94 Points."
Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir 2009 has always been one of our favourite bubblies so not surprising James Halliday rated it 92 points in his 2011 Australian Wine Companion. Here's his review: "Bright, light pink; no suggestion of bottle fermentation, nor age on lees; however, the flavours are complex, with distinct…
Ashton Hills Estate Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2008 received 95 points from James Halliday in his latest edition of the 2011 Australian Wine Companion. He said: "Clear colour with the first traces of development; a fragrant bouquet of spiced berries leads into a long, intense palate, red fruits, spice and forest neatly offsetting each other.…
Bird in Hand Honeysuck le Clare Valley Riesling 2009 got an excellent review and 95 points from James Halliday in his 2011 Aust Wine Companion: "Flowery apple blossom aromas, then a crisp palate that reveals its residual sweetness later than one might expect, as it is so well balanced by acidity. Long future. Strange…
Spinifex Indigene 2008 scored an almighty 96 points from James Halliday in his 2011 Aust Wine Companion. He wrote: "Much deeper colour than Esprit; a profound wine in every way, obviously made from older, lower-yielding vines; here black fruits and licorice take centre state, with a velvety texture and very long finish. Shiraz/Mataro/Grenache. 96 Points"
Ashton Hills Salmon Brut 2008 received 90 points and this review from James Halliday in his 2011 Australian Wine Companion: "Bright pink; high quality pinot provides an array of strawberry and spice flavours; excellent balance and length; will gain some complexity on cork. 90 Points."
Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Adelaide Hill s Chardonnay 2009 reviewed by James Halliday "Light straw-green; a fresh and vibrant chardonnay with stone fruit and some citrus notes does not need oak - and doesn't get it. No need for, or benefit from, cellaring. Rating 89 "
Spinifex Bete Noir 2008 has many people intrigued by the name - James Halliday is not exception. He was sure on one thing though, the quality. He wrote this in his 2011 Australian Wine Companion: "Bright purple-crimson; a particularly expressive and fragrant bouquet with spicy black fruits, the medium- to full-bodied palate with licorice and…
Ashton Hills Clare Valley Sparkling Shiraz 2002 was named in the "Best of the Best" Category for Sparkling Wine and awarded 95 points by James Halliday in his 2011 Australian Wine Companion. Here's his review: "Spent four years in barrel before tiraging, followed by bottle fermentation for unspecified time. While the dosage is said to be high, in…
