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Torzi Matthews Schist Rock Riesling received this terrific review from leading wine wrtier Ralph Kyte-Powell from The Age: “The wine industry raves about riesling’s sensational value. If you’re not a convert, try this. It (Torzi Matthews Schist Rock Riesling) opens with aromas of lime juice, spice, florals and minerals. It’s richly flavoured and broad in texture…

 Campbell Mattinson recently tasted  Longhop Shiraz 2009 and reviewed it in Sunday Telegraph Magazine (Sydney) and Sunday Herald Sun Magazine (Melbourne), July 25, 2010: “  One of my mates loves a big red. He’s built like a rhinoceros – stocky and powerful – and whenever he sees anyone arguing in favour of “lighter bodied” or…

Rhys Connery from The Vine Press has lived in Bronte for 10 years where he swims every morning and is passionate about the beach and marine life.  On the 27th May 2010, the Vine Press hosted a wine tasting fund raiser for the Bronte Surf Club, showcasing the wines of Bird in Hand from Adelaide…

David Hook Wines from the Hunter Valley were showcased by The Vine Press at Fourth Village Providores Mosman on 26th May 2010. Winemaker David Hook planted the original Pothana vineyard 25 yrs ago in Belford (north of lower Hunter). He has a wealth of experience- cut his teeth along side Murray Tyrrell, worked at Lakes Folly…

Zema Estate Family Selection Shiraz 2004 shows all the hallmarks of great Coonawarra wines.  Gary Walsh of The Wine Front scored it 92 points and gave this great review “… there is no denying the quality here…. Aromas of Muscatel raisin, blackberry, vanilla, licorice, chocolate and black pepper. Big sweet and spicy. On the palate full bodied…

Congratulation to Bird in Hand who have had 4 of their wines rated 95 plus points by Australia’s leading wine critic, James Halliday in his latest release of the 2011 Australian Wine Companion.   Bird in Hand wines have eclipsed last years success including 96 points for the flagship Nest Egg Shiraz 2008. Bird in Hand…

David Hook Old Vines Pothana Vineyards Belford Shiraz 2007 scored 94 points and a great review by Gary Walsh of The Wine Front.  He wrote:  “Slight hint of mixed peel but very earthy to smell along with the rich blackberry, pepper and creamy oak. Beautiful tannin work here – lush, powdery and smooth – a…

Spinifex Indigene 2008 is their top shelf blend of Shiraz, Mataro and Grenache.   It recently rated 94 points by leading on line wine writer Campbell Mattinson from The Wine Front.  He also had this to say  “It’s a pearler. It tastes minerally and funky at first but given air, it’s a wash with delicious flavours…

Bird in Hand Winery’s newly released 2009 Bird in Hand Chardonnay has been awarded 5 stars and Top in Category by Winestate Magazine. The Bird in Hand Chardonnay 2009  has already collected a Gold medal at the 2010 International Cool Climate Wine Show held in Mornington Peninsula.  The wine has been fermented and matured for…

Radford Eden Valley Shiraz 2006 is getting amazing reviews.   Here’s one from The Canberra Times… “A month ago, I tried the Radford Eden Valley Riesling, which I enjoyed, but the best was yet to come.  Now in the middle of winter, the shiraz has truly impressed.   Like drinking velvet and licorice with layers of bright…