Salitage Cabernet 2005 from leading WA winery scored 94 points from influential wine writer James Halliday in his recently released Australian Wine Companion - the definitive guide to wine in this country.
He writes: Bright colour; elegant, light-bodied style with Bordeaux overtones; it is deceptive, for the sweet red berry fruits are not immediately obvious, but come up on retasting; the tannins are gossamer fine, the finish long. Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Petit Verdot/Cabernet. 94 points James Halliday."
2005 was a great vintage in Pemberton
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Harewood Estate Reserve Great Southern Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008 scored 94 points from James Halliday in his recently released Australian Wine Companion 2010.
He wrote about Harewood Reserve Semillon sauvignon blanc 2008 : "Vibrant hue; vibrant and expressive bouquet of nettle and ripe tropical fruit; quite engaging palate, with good texture, purity and poise; dry and minerally and very long on the finish. 94 points. James Halliday."
Harewood Estate Great Southern Shiraz Cabernet 2007 scored 92 points from James Halliday in his definitive guide to the industry, the Australian Wine Companion 2010.
He wrote: "Very good colour and clarity; medium-bodied; spicy overtones to the basket of black fruits. 92 points." James Halliday
Harewood Estate Great Southern Riesling 2008 scored 94 points from James Halliday in his recently released Australian Wine Companion 2010.
He wrote about Harewood Riesling : "Pale colour; tightly wound and expressive bouquet, showing lime, mineral and a touch of floral character; graceful and poised, with precise acidity and some green apple freshness on the finish. 94 Points." James Halliday
Harewood Estate Frankland River Shiraz 2007 scored 92 points from James Halliday in his recently released Australian Wine Companion 2010.
He writes about Harewood shiraz : "Essency blueberry and blackberry fruit, with a generous dollop of toasty new oak; blackberry pastille comes out on the palate, with plenty of gravelly tannin on the finish. 92 Points. James Halliday"
Sons of Eden Romulus Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2005 received 90 points from James Halliday in his recently released Australian Wine Companion.
He writes about the Romulus : "Like Remus, good colour; curiously, though the alcohol is less than Remus, the palate is distinctly riper and sweeter, with mocha and chocolate notes. 90 points. James Halliday"
Sons of Eden Remus Old Vine Eden Valley Shiraz 2005 scored 94 points from James Halliday, Australia's leading wine authority in his definitive guide to the industry the Australian Wine Companion.
He writes:
"Strong colour; a rich bouquet of dark berries, then a velvety palate with a mix of black fruits, spice and licorice running through to a long finish. Drink 2020. 94 points. James Halliday."
The Sons of Eden Remus Shiraz 2005 has big cellaring potential, or give it a good decant for a few hours to enjoy it now. This is my favourite Sons of Eden wine because of its iron fist in a velvet glove character!
Sons of Eden Freya Eden Valley Riesling 2008 scored 94 points in James Hallidays definitive guide to the industry, the Australian Wine Companion 2010.
He writes:
"Has quite remarkable intensity to its flavour, with citrus, apple and even stone fruit wrapped around a core of stoney acidity. Built to last. Drink 2020. 94 points. James Halliday."
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Groom Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2008 was voted the best Sauvignon Blanc by James Halliday, scoring 95 points in his recent release of the Australian Wine Companion.
Halliday is regarded as Australia's most influential wine writer and his definitive guide reviews over 5884 wines - so this is a huge achievement.
He writes:
"The bouquet is good, but it is the great vibrancy, almost urgency, of the palate which gives this wine its quality and style, with a long, grainy finish. 95 points. James Halliday."
More tropical and less pungent than NZ Sav Blancs, the Groom Sauvignon Blanc 2008 is all about mouthfilling fruit and refreshing citrus with balanced salad green characters. Get in quick, stocks won't last.
Radford Wines Eden Valley Riesling 2008 rated highly in this years release by James Halliday of the Australian Wine Companion, scoring 94 points.
He writes:
"The floral aromas have a background of stoney nuances; the palate is disciplined and taut, with lemony acidity on the long finish; complex making including 9 months on lees, small portion barrel…
