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Back Vintage Tasting Notes

  • Cuvée Traditionelle Sparkling

    • 2012

      2012 Tasting Note (PDF 320 KB)

    • 2011

      2011 Tasting Note (PDF 712 KB)

    • 2010

      2010 Tasting Note (PDF 738 KB)

    • 2009

      2009 Tasting Note (PDF 217 KB)

    • 2008

      2008 Tasting Note (PDF 135 KB)

    • 2007

      2007 Tasting Note (PDF 134 KB)

  • Mosaic

    • 2014

      2014 Tasting Note (PDF 141 KB)

    • 2013

      2013 Tasting Note (PDF 118 KB)

  • Schönburger

    • 2017

      2017 Tasting Note (PDF 724 KB)

    • 2015

      2015 Tasting Note (PDF 147 KB)

    • 2012

      2012 Tasting Note (PDF 138 KB)

    • 2011

      2011 Tasting Note (PDF 437 KB)

  • Riesling

    • 2017

      2017 Tasting Note (PDF 262 KB)

    • 2016

      2016 Tasting Note (PDF 733 KB)

    • 2015

      Tasted 10 May 2019: "Excellent length. Still crisp and dry with plenty of citrus fruits. Showing very little evolution. Drink or hold for 5-10 years." Fred Peacock and Rafe Nottage

      2015 Tasting Note (PDF 737 KB)

    • 2014

      2014 Tasting Note (PDF 223 KB)

    • 2013

      No Riesling made this vintage.

    • 2012

      Tasted 10 May 2019: "Lovely balance. Have developed a softness and plushness to the lime driven palate. Fresh and clean finish with good acid. Drink or hold 5-10 years." Fred Peacock and Rafe Nottage

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Lovely nose - chalk and lime juice. Youthful. Drink now to 10 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

      2012 Tasting Note (PDF 145 KB)

    • 2012

      VGR (Variable Grams Residual or Very Good Riesling!). Tasted 10 May 2019: "Serve chilled. Mouth filling volume of green apple and sweet citrus fruits. Finishes crisp and clean. Drinking well now." Fred Peacock and Rafe Nottage

      2012 Tasting Note (PDF 146 KB)

    • 2011

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Subdued nose. Linear citrus palate. Still quite tight - reflective of the cold vintage. Drink 5-15 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

      2011 Tasting Note (PDF 148 KB)

    • 2010

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Lime cordial and hint of honey on the nose. Richer, more developed palate than 2011 or 2012. Drink now to 5 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

      2010 Tasting Note (PDF 134 KB)

    • 2009

      VGR (Variable Grams Residual or Very Good Riesling!)

      2009 Tasting Note (PDF 133 KB)

    • 2009

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Soft and round on the palate. Showing development, hint of toasty-ness. Drink now to 3 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2008

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Lovely balanced wine. Still young and fresh. Drink now to 10 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2007

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Bright, aromatic nose. Tight palate with plenty of lemon juice. Still a baby. Drink now to 15 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

      Gold medal winner and top of class, 2019 Tasmanian Wine Show (Museum Class - White)

    • 2005

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Nice nose of citrus and honey. Same on palate. Fruit is beginning to wane. Drink now to 3 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2004

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Lime cordial and toast nose. Still lively, showing a little development. Drink now to 7 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2003

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Pleasant aromatic nose. Good tight palate, but fruit is fading, Drink now to 3 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 1998

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "An enjoyable example of aged Riesling, with cumquat and honey notes dominating. Drink now." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

  • Reserve Riesling

    • 2016

      2016 Tasting Note (PDF 725 KB)

  • Pinot Grigio

    • 2018

      2018 Tasting Note (DOCX 783 KB)

    • 2017

      2017 Tasting Note (PDF 710 KB)

    • 2014

      2014 Tasting Note (PDF 722 KB)

    • 2013

      2013 Tasting Note (PDF 147 KB)

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    • 2016

      2016 Tasting Note (PDF 714 KB)

    • 2015

      2015 Tasting Note (PDF 139 KB)

    • 2014

      2014 Tasting Note (PDF 147 KB)

    • 2013

      2013 Tasting Note (PDF 153 KB)

    • 2012

      2012 Tasting Note (PDF 134 KB)

  • Chardonnay

    • 2017

      2017 Tasting Note (PDF 262 KB)

    • 2016

      2016 Tasting Note (PDF 703 KB)

    • 2015

      2015 Tasting Note (PDF 725 KB)

    • 2014

      2014 Tasting Note (PDF 741 KB)

    • 2013

      2013 Tasting Note (PDF 209 KB)

    • 2012

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Rich fig and nougat nose. Some preserved lemon too. Rich and balance palate, stone fruit and oak. Drink now to 5 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

      2012 Tasting Note (PDF 146 KB)

    • 2011

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "From a very cool year. Lemon and spice nose. Gentle palate, light and smooth, citrus and oak. Drink now to 5 years, although unlikely to improve." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

      2011 Tasting Note (PDF 144 KB)

    • 2010

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Spiced cashews and citrus. Similar palate. Still crisp on the finish. Drink now to 5 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

      2010 Tasting Note (PDF 135 KB)

    • 2009

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Lovely wine! Spice, preserved lemon, fig and balanced French oka inputs. Delicious. Drink now to 7 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2008

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Given the warm 2008 vintage, this wine has an unusual cooling herbal edge to the citrus nose and palate. Lovely. Drink now to 7 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2006

      Tasted 25 October 2018: " Butter coloured in the glass. Rich yellow plum palate, with noticeable oak. Drink now to 3 years, although unlikely to improve." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2005

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Rich yellow stone fruit on the nose and palate. Nuts and vanilla oak too. Some fruit sweetness. Drink now to 3 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2004

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Rich nougatine nose. Fresh and crisp citrus palate, perhaps a little simple. Drink now to 5 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2003

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Chardonnay! Very overt nose. Ripe apricot and yellow stone fruit. Waxy finish. Drink now to 2 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

  • Reserve Chardonnay

    • 2017

      2017 Tasting Note (PDF 280 KB)

    • 2016

      2016 Tasting Note (PDF 765 KB)

    • 2015

      2015 Tasting Note (PDF 832 KB)

  • Pinot Rosé

    • 2018

      2018 Tasting Note (PDF 248 KB)

    • 2017

      2017 Tasting Note (PDF 697 KB)

    • 2016

      2016 Tasting Note (PDF 730 KB)

    • 2015

      2015 Tasting Note (PDF 145 KB)

    • 2014

      2014 Tasting Note (PDF 158 KB)

    • 2011

      2011 Tasting Note (PDF 140 KB)

  • Pinot Noir

    • 2016

      2016 Tasting Note (PDF 758 KB)

    • 2015

      2015 Tasting Note (PDF 812 KB)

    • 2014

      2014 Tasting Note (PDF 740 KB)

    • 2013

      Tasted 16 May 2019: "Rich cherry and plum nose, hints of earth too. Palate is smooth, integrated tannins, still fresh and clean on the finish, Good energy. Lovely cherry compote flavours, hint of earthy/savoury development. Hold or drink now to 7 years". Fred Peacock and Rafe Nottage

      2013 Tasting Note (PDF 813 KB)

    • 2012

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Ripe cherry nose. Rich cherry and plums on the palate. One to be drunker younger we feel. Drink now to 5 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

      2012 Tasting Note (PDF 215 KB)

    • 2011

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "From a cool vintage. Some green herbs on the nose along with ripe cherry. Crisp acidity and unripe dark and red berry flavours. Will last. Drink 3-7 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

      2011 Tasting Note (PDF 148 KB)

    • 2010

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "A warm vintage. Ripe nose and palate. Best drunk younger. Drink now to 3 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

      2010 Tasting Note (PDF 136 KB)

    • 2009

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "From a warm vintage. Earthy/beetroot characters in addition to the usual suspects of cherry and plum. Drink now to 3 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2008

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Lovely! A balanced and not over-ripe varietal nose. Palate shows good fruit intensity as well as vibrancy and acid. Drink now to 7 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2007

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Cherry, forest berries mix with earthy rhubarb characters. Best drunk younger. Drink now to 3 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2006

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "A good surprise! Ripe cherry-choc nose. Big and ripe palate with plentiful tannins. For those that like a bigger wine. Drink now to 5 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2004

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Funky herb ad fruit nose. Sandy tannins. In a good place but won't improve. Drink now to 3 years." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2003

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Lighter bodied style. Cool vintage. Cherry flavours as well as some mint slice characters. Drink now." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2000

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Pleasant varietal nose showing obvious age. Earthy, developed palate, but with decent tannins and acid. A surprise. Drink now but will last for a couple more years without improvement." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

    • 2002

      Tasted 25 October 2018: "Earthy, developed nose. Soft and round palate with mushroom and cherry characters. Drink now." Rafe Nottage, Anthony Woollams and Keira O'Brien

  • Reserve Pinot Noir

    • 2016

      2016 Tasting Note (PDF 720 KB)

    • 2015

      2015 Tasting Note (PDF 701 KB)

    • 2014

      2014 Tasting Note (PDF 736 KB)

  • Cabernet Merlot

    • 2013

      2013 Tasting Note (PDF 812 KB)

    • 2012

      Tasted 28 October 2018: "Good crisp palate with obvious tannins. Needs time. Drink 5 to 10 years." Fred Peacock, Rafe Nottage, Keira O'Brien, Mark Wilson and Carey Gall

      2012 Tasting Note (PDF 721 KB)

    • 2011

      2011 Tasting Note (PDF 144 KB)

    • 2009

      Tasted 28 October 2018: "Softer than the 2012 even with the further 3 years of bottle maturation. Cassis and tobacco characters. Drink now to 5 years." Fred Peacock, Rafe Nottage, Keira O'Brien, Mark Wilson and Carey Gall

    • 2008

      Tasted 28 October 2018: "'Bordeaux!' exclaimed one taster. Complex nose of green peppercorn, cassis and hints of truffle. Cassis and plum palate with excellent tannins. Drink now to 10 years." Fred Peacock, Rafe Nottage, Keira O'Brien, Mark Wilson and Carey Gall

    • 2006

      Tasted 28 October 2018: "Smoky, earthy nose and palate. Some black olive too. Subtle tannins. Showing obvious development from a warm year. Drink now to 5 years." Fred Peacock, Rafe Nottage, Keira O'Brien, Mark Wilson and Carey Gall

    • 2005

      Tasted 28 October 2018: "Char, oak, spice and black olive nose. Very serious palate, with plenty of tannins making their presence felt. Needs more time we feel. Drink 5 - 10 years." Fred Peacock, Rafe Nottage, Keira O'Brien, Mark Wilson and Carey Gall

    • 2004

      Tasted 28 October 2018: "Cassis, green herbs, tight tannins. Fruit is present and varietal but perhaps finishes a bit short. Drink now." Fred Peacock, Rafe Nottage, Keira O'Brien, Mark Wilson and Carey Gall

    • 2003

      Tasted 28 October 2018: "Some gentle decay on the nose. Palate is decent and varietal but lacks excitement. Drink now." Fred Peacock, Rafe Nottage, Keira O'Brien, Mark Wilson and Carey Gall

    • 1997

      Tasted 28 October 2018: "Somewhat of a curio! Not much of this around we think. Subtle nose with obvious development. Green herbs and cassis. Tannins still show a little on the palate. Surprisingly good for its age we feel. Drink ASAP." Fred Peacock, Rafe Nottage, Keira O'Brien, Mark Wilson and Carey Gall

  • Late Picked Schönburger

    • 2016

      2016 Tasting Note (PDF 732 KB)

    • 2013

      Tasted 28 October 2018: "Sweet nectarine, spicy, good acid line. Very nice, will last. Drink now to 7 years," Fred Peacock, Rafe Nottage, Keira O'Brien, Mark Wilson and Carey Gall

      2013 Tasting Note (PDF 230 KB)

    • 2010

      Tasted 28 October 2018: "Distinct Lime Splice flavour to the palate. Some cooling green herbs too. Rich marmalade and a spicy finish. Very nice. Drink now to 5 years." Fred Peacock, Rafe Nottage, Keira O'Brien, Mark Wilson and Carey Gall

      2010 Tasting Note (PDF 134 KB)

    • 2006

      Tasted 28 October 2018: "A pleasant surprise! Very, very nice indeed. Spicy marmalade, qwith quite a tight acid line. Still fresh and will last. Drink now to 10 years." Fred Peacock, Rafe Nottage, Keira O'Brien, Mark Wilson and Carey Gall

    • 2005

      Tasted 28 October 2018: "Subtle citrus nose. Palate is not that sweet, with a good acid line providing freshness. Cries out for creme brulee. Drink now to 5 years." Fred Peacock, Rafe Nottage, Keira O'Brien, Mark Wilson and Carey Gall

    • 2004

      Tasted 28 October 2018: "Stewed apricot nose. Sweet palate. Drink now to 2 years." Fred Peacock, Rafe Nottage, Keira O'Brien, Mark Wilson and Carey Gall

    • 2003

      Tasted 28 October 2018: "Rich apricot nose. Sweet palate. Similar to 2004. Drink now to 2 years." Fred Peacock, Rafe Nottage, Keira O'Brien, Mark Wilson and Carey Gall

    • 2002

      Tasted 28 October 2018: "First vintage of this wine. Similar to 2003 and 2004, perhaps with a little burnt caramel bitterness adding interest. Drink now." Fred Peacock, Rafe Nottage, Keira O'Brien, Mark Wilson and Carey Gall

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