35 TH BAROSSA WINE SHOW RESULTS CATALOGUE. 15 September

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1 35 TH BAROSSA WINE SHOW RESULTS CATALOGUE 15 September 2011

2 THANK YOU JUDGE S & COM M I T TEE Premium Section Committee CLASSES 1 TO 19 For wines vintaged from grapes grown in the Barossa Valley (Minimum 85%). Chairperson: Steve Clarkson Orlando Wines Vice Chairperson: Judges Museum Section Shelley Cox St Hallett Wines ROD SCHUBERT Chairman of Judges PJ Charteris Panel Chair Judges Matt Harrop Peter Leske Nick Stock Judges Reid Bosward Fiona Donald Kevin Glastonbury Paul Henry Helen McCarthy Tyson Stelzer CLASSES 20 TO 25 For wines vintaged from grapes grown in the Barossa Valley (Minimum 85%). Wines not necessarily commercially available Vintage and Older. Committee: Julie Ashmead Elderton Wines Tyson Bitter Langmeil Wines Natalie Cleghorn Yalumba Wines Stephen Dew Kaesler Wines Ian Hongell Peter Lehmann Wines James March BGWA Peter Milhinch Seize the Day Wines Associate Judges David Brookes Trevor Harch Jo Irvine Peter Kelly Richard Langford Peter Munro Julie Mount BGWA Andrew Quin Hentley Farm Wines Peter Scholz The Willows Vineyard Tim Smith Tim Smith Wines Shavaughn Wells Saltram Wine Estate 2 3

3 2 011 W I N N ER S {Trophies} THE AIR LIQUIDE AUSTRALIA TROPHY Best Museum White Wine, Class 20 Exhibit 8 - Class 20 - Peter Lehmann Wines 2002 Peter Lehmann Wines Reserve Riesling THE BAROSSA GRAPE & WINE ASSOCIATION TROPHY Best Museum White Fortified Wine, Classes 22 & 23 Exhibit 4 - Class 22 - The Yalumba Wine Company NV The Yalumba Wine Company Museum Reserve Amontillado THE ORLANDO WINES - L HUGO GRAMP MEMORIAL TROPHY Best Dry White Riesling, Current Vintage, Class 1 Exhibit 8 - Class 1 - Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd 2011 Seppeltsfield Glenpara Elm Walk Riesling THE WEMS TROPHY Best Dry White Riesling, one year old & older, Class 2 Exhibit 39 - Class 2 - Peter Lehmann Wines 2005 Peter Lehmann Wines Wigan Riesling THE PROWINE TROPHY Best Dry White Semillon, Class 3 Exhibit 23 - Class 3 - The Willows Vineyard 2006 The Willows Vineyard Semillon THE LALLEMAND AUSTRALIA TROPHY Best Dry White Chardonnay, Class 4 Exhibit 10 - Class 4 - Greg Norman Estates 2010 Greg Norman Chardonnay THE LYNAS VALLEY VOLKSWAGEN TROPHY Best Dry White Wine, other Varieties or Blends, Class 5 Exhibit 20 - Class 5 - The Yalumba Wine Company 2010 The Yalumba Wine Company Eden Valley Viognier THE WINE CLINIC TROPHY Best Rosé Wine, Class 6 No award {Trophies} THE COZWINE TROPHY Best Sparkling Wine, Class 8 No award THE BARONS OF BAROSSA - BRUCE THIELE MEMORIAL TROPHY Most Outstanding Barossa White Table Wine, Premium Classes Exhibit 39 - Class 2 - Peter Lehmann Wines 2005 Peter Lehmann Wines Wigan Riesling THE HAHN CORPORATION TROPHY Best Fortified Wine, Premium Classes, Classes 18 & 19 Exhibit 1 - Class 18 - The Yalumba Wine Company NV Museum Reserve Antique Tawny 21 years old THE TARAC TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD TROPHY Best Museum Red Fortified Wine, Classes 24 & 25 Exhibit 2 - Class 24 - The Yalumba Wine Company NV The Yalumba Wine Company 50 Years Old Tawny THE CLASSIC OAK PRODUCTS TROPHY Best Museum Dry Red Wine, Class 21 Exhibit 16 - Class 21 - Saltram Wine Estate 2005 Saltram No 1 Shiraz THE Tanunda CELLARS TROPHY Best Young Dry Red Shiraz, Classes 9 & 10 Exhibit 1 - Class 9 - Hentley Farm 2010 Hentley Farm Caretaker Shiraz THE LYNAS VALLEY FORD TROPHY Best Mature Dry Red Shiraz, Class 11 Exhibit 24 - Class 11 - Charles Cimicky Wines 2008 Charles Cimicky Wines Trumps Shiraz THE LYNAS VALLEY HONDA TROPHY Best Shiraz Dominant Blend, Class 12 Exhibit 6 - Class 12 - Head Wines 2010 Head Wines The Blonde Shiraz Viognier - Stone Well 35 TH BAROSSA WINE SHOW {Vintage 2011} 4 THE BAROSSA FUNCTION HIRE TROPHY Best Sweet Wine, Class 7 Exhibit 11 - Class 7 - Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd 2011 Penfolds Cellar Reserve Viognier THE A P JOHN COOPERS TROPHY Best Dry Red Cabernet Sauvignon, Class 13 Exhibit 12 - Class 13 - Fernfield Wines 2009 Fernfield Wines CCC Cabernet Sauvignon 5

4 2 011 W I N N ER S 6 {Trophies} THE VINTNERS BAR & GRILL TROPHY Best Dry Red, Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon blends, Class 14 Exhibit 14 - Class 14 - The Yalumba Wine Company 2010 The Yalumba Wine Company FDR1A THE VINPAC INTERNATIONAL TROPHY Best Dry Red Grenache, Class 15 No award THE RIEDEL TROPHY Best Dry Red, Grenache &/or, Mourvèdre dominant blends, Class 16 Exhibit 22 - Class 16 - Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd 2010 Seppeltsfield GST THE COOPERAGES 1912 AUSTRALIA TROPHY Best Dry Red, other Varieties and Blends, Class 17 Exhibit 24 - Class 17 - Teusner Wines 2010 Teusner The Independent THE ROD SCHUBERT TROPHY Most Oustanding Barossa Red Table Wine, Premium Classes Exhibit 14 - Class 14 - The Yalumba Wine Company 2010 The Yalumba Wine Company FDR1A THE BAROSSA LIVING TROPHY Most Outstanding Single Vineyard Table Wine, Premium Classes Exhibit 23 - Class 3 - The Willows Vineyard 2006 The Willows Vineyard Semillon THE BAROSSA PRINTMASTERS TROPHY Most Outstanding Table Wine, Small Producer, Premium Classes Exhibit 23 - Class 3 - The Willows Vineyard 2006 The Willows Vineyard Semillon THE APPELLATION AT THE LOUISE TROPHY Most Successful Exhibitor Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd THE PHIL HOFFMANN WINE BUSINESS TRAVELLER TROPHY Most Outstanding Barossa Table Wine, Premium Classes Exhibit 39 - Class 2 - Peter Lehmann Wines 2005 Peter Lehmann Wines Wigan Riesling {Premium Section} Class 1 - Dry White, Varietal Riesling, Vintage 2011 DRY W H I TES 1 Poonawatta Poonawatta Estate The Eden 2 Smallfry Wines Eden Valley Riesling 3 Rolf Binder Wines 48 Bronze 2011 Rolf Binder Riesling 4 The Willows Vineyard 49 Bronze 2011 The Willows Vineyard Riesling 5 Linfield Road Wines 46.5 Bronze 2011 The Steam Maker 6 Saltram Wine Estate Saltram Mamre Brook Eden Valley Riesling 7 Peter Lehmann Wines Classic Riesling 8 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd 56 Gold 2011 Seppeltsfield Glenpara Elm Walk Riesling 9 CA Henschke & Co Julius 10 Thorn-Clarke Wines 46.5 Bronze 2011 Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Riesling 11 Heathvale Wines Pty Ltd Heathvale Eden Valley Riesling 12 Bethany Wines Eden Valley Riesling 13 Peter Lehmann Wines 47.5 Bronze 2011 Eden Valley Riesling 14 Seabrook Wines The Judge Riesling 15 Outlaw wines 47 Bronze 2011 Outlaw Wines 5 Star Riesling 16 Tambavale Pty Ltd t/as Brockenchack 55.5 Gold 2011 Mackenzie William 1896 Riesling 17 CA Henschke & Co 48.5 Bronze 2011 Peggy s Hill 18 Flaxman wines Eden valley Riesling 19 Eden Hall Wines Eden Hall Eden Valley Riesling 20 Peter Lehmann Wines 51 Silver 2011 Wigan Riesling 21 The Yalumba Wine Company Pewsey Vale Riesling 22 Sons of Eden 0 WD 2011 Sons of Eden Freya 23 Orlando Wines 49 Bronze 2011 St Helga Eden Valley Riesling 24 Bethany Wines Barossa Riesling 25 Hentley Farm Hentley Farm The Exception Riesling 26 Chateau Tanunda Chateau Tanunda Eden Valley Riesling 27 Australian Vintage Ltd 49.5 Bronze 2011 McGuigan Shortlist Riesling 28 Dandelion Vineyards 48.5 Bronze 2011 Wonderland of Eden Valley 29 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd 51 Silver 2011 Penfolds Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling 30 The Yalumba Wine Company Heggies Vineyard Riesling 31 Tim Smith Wines 46.5 Bronze 2011 Eden Vallley Riesling 32 Hartz Barn Wines 48.5 Bronze 2011 Hartz Barn Wines Eden Valley Reserve General Store Riesling 33 Jacob s Creek Wines 0 WD 2011 Jacob s Creek Steingarten Riesling 7

5 Judge Comments: Best wine showed a core of fruit absent from many in the class. Many wines with an acid line reflecting the vintage; lesser wines hard and sour. Too many yeastrelated faults. Associate Peter Munro, Trevor Harch Class 2 - Dry White, Varietal Riesling, Vintage 2010 and Older 1 Bethany Wines 48.5 Bronze 2010 Reserve Riesling 2 Gatt Wines 47.5 Bronze 2010 Gatt High Eden Riesling 3 Edenmae Estate Wines 46.5 Bronze 2010 Edenmae Riesling 4 St Hallett Wines St Hallett Eden Valley Riesling 5 Tambavale Pty Ltd t/as Brockenchack Mackenzie William 1896 Riesling 6 The Yalumba Wine Company Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 7 Gatt Wines Eden Springs High Eden Riesling 8 Dandelion Vineyards 49 Bronze 2010 Wonderland of Eden Valley 9 Outlaw wines Outlaw Wines 5 Star Riesling 10 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd 50 Bronze 2010 Seppeltsfield Glenpara Elm Walk Riesling 11 Hartz Barn Wines 47 Bronze 2010 Hartz Barn Wines Eden Valley General Store Riesling 12 Jacob s Creek Wines Jacob s Creek Steingarten Riesling 13 Winter Creek Wine Winter Creek Eden Valley Riesling 14 Poonawatta 47 Bronze 2010 Poonawatta Estate The Eden 15 Springton Hills Wines Eden Valley Riesling 16 Blue Rock Wines Blue Rock Wines Eden Valley Riesling 17 Australian Vintage Ltd McGuigan Shortlist Riesling 18 Leo Buring Pty Ltd 47 Bronze 2010 Leo Buring Leonay Riesling 19 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd 50 Bronze 2010 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Autumn Riesling 20 Forbes Wine Company Pty Ltd Forbes & Forbes Riesling 21 Jacob s Creek Wines 47.5 Bronze 2010 Jacob s Creek Reserve Barossa Riesling 22 Eden Hall Wines 51 Silver 2010 Eden Hall Eden Valley Riesling 23 The Yalumba Wine Company 47.5 Bronze 2010 Y Series Riesling 24 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd 48.5 Bronze 2009 Wolf Blass White Label Riesling 25 Bethany Wines 47.5 Bronze 2009 Reserve Riesling 26 The Yalumba Wine Company 46.5 Bronze 2009 Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 27 Australian Vintage Ltd McGuigan Shortlist Riesling 28 Gatt Wines 49.5 Bronze 2009 Eden Springs High Eden Riesling 29 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd Wolf Blass White Label Riesling 30 Edenmae Estate Wines 50 Bronze 2008 Edenmae Riesling 31 The Yalumba Wine Company 53.5 Silver 2008 Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 8 DRY W H I TES 32 Gatt Wines 55.5 Gold 2008 Eden Springs High Eden Riesling 33 Australian Vintage Ltd McGuigan Shortlist Riesling 34 The Yalumba Wine Company 46.5 Bronze 2007 Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 35 Australian Vintage Ltd 52 Silver 2007 McGuigan Shortlist Riesling 36 Peter Lehmann Wines 55.5 Gold 2006 Peter Lehmann Wines Wigan Riesling 37 Sons of Eden 46.5 Bronze 2006 Sons of Eden Freya 38 The Yalumba Wine Company Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 39 Peter Lehmann Wines 56 Gold 2005 Peter Lehmann Wines Wigan Riesling Judge Comments: It s convincing to see the sense of terroir build with age. Sulphides were an issue in younger wines, but all in all a very convincing display. Nick Stock, Paul Henry, Kevin Glastonbury Associate Richard Langford, Joanne Irvine Class 3 - Dry White, Varietal Semillon, Any Vintage 1 Linfield Road Wines Dear Nellie 2 Chateau Tanunda 0 WD 2011 Chateau Tanunda Old Vine Semillon 3 Burge Family Winemakers 49.5 Bronze 2011 Olive Hill Semillon 4 The Willows Vineyard 49 Bronze 2011 The Willows Vineyard Semillon 5 Bethany Wines Barossa Semillon 6 Gumpara Wines Gumpara Old Vine Semillon 7 Peter Lehmann Wines Semillon 8 Jenke Vineyards Barossa Semillon 9 Murray Street Vineyards 51.5 Silver 2010 Murray Street Vineyards Semillon 10 Faith - Mengler View Wines Mengler View All Saints Semillon 11 Rosenvale wines Rosenvale Estate Semillon 12 The Willows Vineyard 55.5 Gold 2010 The Willows Vineyard Semillon 13 Kaesler Wines Kaesler Old Vine Semillon 14 CA Henschke & Co 51 Silver 2010 Louis 15 Rolf Binder Wines 47.5 Bronze 2009 Christa Rolf Semillon 16 GSM Vineyards Pty Ltd GSM Vineyards Barossa Semillon 17 Russell Wines The Amegilla 18 Peter Lehmann Wines 53.5 Silver 2008 Margaret Semillon 19 Jenke Vineyards Barossa Semillon 20 Kabminye Wines Kabminye Semillon 21 Rockford wines Local Growers Semillon 22 Peter Lehmann Wines 55.5 Gold 2007 Margaret Semillon 23 The Willows Vineyard 56 Gold 2006 The Willows Vineyard Semillon 24 Peter Lehmann Wines 51 Silver 2006 Margaret Semillon 25 The Willows Vineyard The Willows Vineyard Semillon 9

6 Judge Comments: A diverse class of youth versus maturity, best wines showing texture, drive and of course aromatic concentration. Phenolics and sulphides an issue in some exhibits. Matt Harrop, Tyson Stelzer, Fiona Donald Associate Peter Kelly, David Brookes Class 4 - Dry White, Varietal Chardonnay, Any Vintage 1 Greg Norman Estates 0 WD 2011 Greg Norman Chardonnay 2 Dutschke Wines Block Chardonnay 3 Rolf Binder Wines 46.5 Bronze 2011 Selection Chardonnay 4 Thorn-Clarke Wines 46.5 Bronze 2010 Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Chardonnay 5 Peter Lehmann Wines Eden Valley Chardonnay 6 G.Gramp & Sons 0 WD 2010 Gramp s Barossa Chardonnay 7 Cellarmasters 51 Silver 2010 Dorrien Estate Growers Barossa Chardonnay 8 Faith - Mengler View Wines Mengler View Chardonnay 9 Thorn-Clarke Wines Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Chardonnay 10 Greg Norman Estates 55.5 Gold 2010 Greg Norman Chardonnay 11 The Yalumba Wine Company 46.5 Bronze 2010 Heggies Vineyard Chardonnay 12 Peter Lehmann Wines Chardonnay 13 Bethany Wines Barossa Chardonnay 14 Greg Norman Estates 52 Silver 2009 Greg Norman Chardonnay 15 CA Henschke & Co 46.5 Bronze 2009 Cranes 16 Russell Wines St Vincent Chardonnay 17 Russell Wines Augusta Chardonnay 18 Jamabro Wines Serenity Chardonnay Judge Comments: Too many plain, unadventurous wines. Three wines discussed as clear leaders, as they show complexity and offer interest in the glass. Associate Peter Munro, Trevor Harch Class 5 - Dry White, other Varieties and Blends, not eligible in Classes 1-4, Any Vintage 1 Blue Rock Wines Blue Rock Wines Eden Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2 Lou Miranda Estate Leone Pinot Grigio 3 Chateau Tanunda Barossa Tower Pinot Grigio 4 TeAro Estate 46.5 Bronze 2011 Minnie & Elsa Pinot Grigio 5 Ross Estate Wines The Imposter 6 St Hallett Wines St Hallett Poacher s Blend 7 Turkey Flat Vineyards 49 Bronze 2010 Butchers Block White 10 DRY W H I TES & ROSÉ 8 Rocland Estate Pty Ltd 0 D 2009 Rocland Estate MVR 9 Kalleske Pty Ltd Kalleske Florentine Chenin Blanc 10 Peter Lehmann Wines Barossa Blonde 11 Yelland & Papps 46.5 Bronze 2011 Delight Vermentino 12 Domain Day 46.5 Bronze 2009 Domain Day g Garganega 13 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd 47.5 Bronze 2010 Penfolds Cellar Reserve Gewurztraminer 14 Steinborner Family Vineyards 46.5 Bronze 2010 Caroliene Marsanne 15 Michael Hall Wines 55.5 Gold 2010 Michael Hall Roussanne 16 The Yalumba Wine Company 50 Bronze 2010 The Virgilius Viognier 17 Blue Rock Wines Blue Rock Wines Eden Valley Viognier 18 Gatt Wines Gatt Accent Viognier 19 Kaesler Wines 46.5 Bronze 2010 Kaesler Viognier 20 The Yalumba Wine Company 56 Gold 2010 The Yalumba Wine Company Eden Valley Viognier 21 Murray Street Vineyards MSV Viognier Marsanne 22 Domain Day Domain Day v Viognier 23 The Yalumba Wine Company 48.5 Bronze 2009 The Virgilius Viognier 24 Mad Dog Wines 46.5 Bronze 2011 Mad Dog Savagnin 25 Irvine Wines 46.5 Bronze 2011 Irvine Springhill Savagnin 26 Tscharke Pty Ltd 46.5 Bronze 2011 Girl Talk Savagnin Judge Comments: Several good wines, reduction hindered a few, but the best show the benefits of dedication and insight. Rhone whites work well here. Nick Stock, Paul Henry, Kevin Glastonbury Associate Richard Langford, Joanne Irvine Class 6 - Rosé, any style, any variety, Any Vintage 1 Bethany Wines Barossa Cabernet Franc Rosé 2 Irvine Wines Irvine Brueghel Cabernet Franc Rosé 3 Langmeil Barossa Winery 47 Bronze 2011 Langmeil Barossa Bella Rouge Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 4 Simpatico Wines Pandora s Gold Rosé 5 Jenke Vineyards Rosé 6 Milhinch Wines Milhinch Wines Seize the Day Rosé 7 Blue Rock Wines Blue Rock Wines Eden Valley Trio Rosé 8 Faith - Mengler View Wines Mengler View Friends Of Faith Rosé 9 Jamabro Wines Sunset Rosé 10 Naked Run Wines 46.5 Bronze 2011 Naked Run 2011 Nikala Rosé 11 Peter Lehmann Wines 46.5 Bronze 2011 Rosé 12 Yelland & Papps Delight Grenache Rosé 11

7 13 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd Seppeltsfield Glenpara Lost Garden Rosé 14 Kalleske Pty Ltd Kalleske Rosina Rosé 15 Dandelion Vineyards Fairytale of the Barossa 16 Hentley Farm Hentley Farm Grenache Rosé 17 Linfield Road Wines Linfield Road 18 Chateau Tanunda Barossa Tower Garnacha Rosé 19 Yelland & Papps Delight Grenache Rosé 20 Charles Melton Wines 49 Bronze 2011 Rosé of Virginia 21 Whistler Wines Whistler Mathilda Louise Mourvèdre Rosé 22 Domain Day Domain Day One Serious Rosé 23 Tambavale Pty Ltd t/as Brockenchack 51 Silver 2011 Tru-Su Rosé 24 St Hallett Wines 0 WD 2011 St Hallett Barossa Valley Rosé 25 W Salter & Son Pepperjack Rosé 26 Z Wine 48 Bronze 2011 Z Rosé 27 The Grapes Of Ross The Grapes of Ross Ruby Tuesday Rosé Judge Comments: Too many sweet wines - balance between fruit concentration and sugar is vital for rose success. Sulphide and mercaptans an issue in many exhibits. Matt Harrop, Tyson Stelzer, Fiona Donald Associate Peter Kelly, David Brookes Class 7 - Sweet White Table Wine, Any Vintage 1 Leo Buring Pty Ltd Leo Buring Eden Valley Riesling 2 Langmeil Barossa Winery 46.5 Bronze 2011 Langmeil Barossa Live Wire Riesling 3 Ross Estate Wines 49 Bronze 2011 The Beekeeper 4 Leo Buring Pty Ltd Leo Buring Medium Sweet Riesling 5 Smallfry Wines Barossa Riesling 6 The Yalumba Wine Company Pewsey Vale Prima Riesling 7 Murray Street Vineyards 51 Silver 2010 Murray Street Vineyards TBM Riesling 8 Peter Lehmann Wines 0 WD 2011 Botrytis Semillon 9 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd 51 Silver 2011 Seppeltsfield Glenpara Elm Walk Late Pick Semillon/Riesling 10 Jamabro Wines Glenview Wines Glenera Voscato 11 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd 55.5 Gold 2011 Penfolds Cellar Reserve Viognier 12 Chateau Tanunda 51 Silver 2011 Barossa Tower Moscato 13 The Grapes Of Ross The Grapes of Ross Moscato 14 CA Henschke & Co Muscat of Tappa Pass 15 Simpatico Wines 48.5 Bronze 2011 The Starlet Parody Moscato 16 Tscharke Pty Ltd 46.5 Bronze 2011 Eva Savagnin Frizzante 12 SW EET W H I TES & SPAR K LI NG Judge Comments: Medal wines show well balanced sweetness and acid with focussed and defined fruit characters. Phenolics are a trap for young players, watch carefully. Associate Peter Munro, Trevor Harch Class 8 - Sparkling Wine, bottle or tank fermented, White, Rosé or Red, Any Vintage 1 Thorn-Clarke Wines 47 Bronze NV Thorn-Clarke Brut Pinot Noir/Chardonnay 2 Bethany Wines Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuvée 3 Jamabro Wines 42.5 NV Hissy Fit Sparkling Semillon 4 Peter Lehmann Wines 46.5 Bronze 2008 Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuvée 5 Jamabro Wines 43 NV Spiraz Sparkling Shiraz 6 Schild Estate Wines Schild Estate Barossa Sparkling Shiraz 7 Barossa Valley Estate 51 Silver 2005 E&E Sparkling Shiraz 8 Gatt Wines 51.5 Silver 2007 Gatt High Eden Sparkling Shiraz 9 Peter Lehmann Wines 47.5 Bronze 2007 Black Queen 10 Hartz Barn Wines 0 WD 2006 Hartz Barn Wines Barossa Black Bead Sparkling Lagrein Judge Comments: Sparkling reds showing some promise, oak and sweetness needs attention. Associate Peter Munro, Trevor Harch 13

8 Class 9 - Dry Red, Varietal Shiraz, Vintage Hentley Farm 55.5 Gold 2010 Hentley Farm Caretaker Shiraz 2 Thorn-Clarke Wines 0 WD 2010 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Shiraz 3 Tambavale Pty Ltd t/as Brockenchack 47 Bronze 2010 Zip Line Shiraz 4 Elderton Wines 47 Bronze 2010 Elderton Eden Valley Shiraz 5 Thorn-Clarke Wines 51 Silver 2010 Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Shiraz 6 Nurihannam Wines 0 WD 2010 Barossa Class Shiraz 7 Gumpara Wines Gumpara Reserve Shiraz 8 Dandelion Vineyards 0 WD 2010 Lionheart of the Barossa 9 Pirathon Wines Pirathon Shiraz 10 RockBare 50 Bronze 2010 Mojo Shiraz 11 Gatt Wines Gatt Accent Shiraz 12 Teusner Wines 48 Bronze 2010 Teusner Riebke Shiraz 13 Yelland & Papps 53.5 Silver 2010 Delight Shiraz 14 Simpatico Wines Secret Vale Shiraz 15 Z Wine 0 WD 2010 Z Shiraz 16 Laughing Jack Wines Jack s Shiraz 17 Charles Cimicky Wines Cimicky Shiraz 18 Kalleske Pty Ltd 51 Silver 2010 Kalleske Moppa Shiraz Judge Comments: An exciting class showing the strength of vintage 2010, time in glass should see balance, fruit; tannin; wood improve. Use of bunches may be increased. Matt Harrop, Tyson Stelzer, Fiona Donald Associate Peter Kelly, David Brookes Class 10 - Dry Red, Varietal Shiraz, Vintage Laughing Jack Wines 47 Bronze 2009 Jack s Shiraz 2 Prestige World Wine The Colonial Estate, Mungo Park 3 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd 48.5 Bronze 2009 Penfolds Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz 4 Gatt Wines Gatt High Eden Shiraz 5 Saltram Wine Estate 46.5 Bronze 2009 Saltram No 1 Shiraz 6 Chateau Tanunda 47 Bronze 2009 Terroirs of the Barossa Greenock Shiraz 7 Fox Gordon 51 Silver 2009 Eight Uncles Shiraz 8 Tscharke Pty Ltd Barossa Gold Shiraz 9 Nurihannam Wines 0 WD 2009 Barossa Class Shiraz 10 St Hallett Wines 47 Bronze 2009 St Hallett Garden of Eden Shiraz 11 Fernfield Wines 47 Bronze 2009 Fernfield Wines Pridmore Shiraz 14 DRY R EDS 12 Six Gates 0 WD 2009 Six Gates Shiraz, Majnun 13 Tambavale Pty Ltd t/as Brockenchack Jack Harrison Shiraz 14 Rolf Binder Wines Rolf Binder Shiraz 15 Cellarmasters 47 Bronze 2009 Mum s Block Barossa Valley Shiraz 16 Simpatico Wines 47.5 Bronze 2009 SWR Shiraz 17 Saltram Wine Estate 47.5 Bronze 2009 Saltram Journal Shiraz 18 Laughing Jack Wines 48 Bronze 2009 Greenock Shiraz 19 Murray Street Vineyards MSV Shiraz 20 Gatt Wines Eden Springs High Eden Shiraz 21 Chateau Tanunda 51 Silver 2009 Chateau Tanunda Single Vineyard Shiraz 22 Prestige World Wine Normans Wines, Old Vine Shiraz 23 Gumpara Wines Victor s Old Vine Shiraz 24 CA Henschke & Co 55.5 Gold 2009 Tappa Pass 25 Dutschke Wines 48 Bronze 2009 Oscar Semmler Shiraz 26 Australian Vintage Ltd 47.5 Bronze 2009 McGuigan Shortlist Shiraz 27 Fox Gordon 47.5 Bronze 2009 Hannah s Swing Shiraz 28 Simpatico Wines 47.5 Bronze 2009 Sunrise Block 29 Glaetzer Wines Pty Ltd Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 30 Chateau Tanunda 48 Bronze 2009 Terroirs of the Barossa Ebenezer District Shiraz 31 Turkey Flat Vineyards Shiraz 32 Hentley Farm 51 Silver 2009 Hentley Farm The Beast Shiraz 33 Prestige World Wine Normans Wines, Conquest Shiraz 34 Cellarmasters 49.5 Bronze 2009 Dorrien Estate Bin 1 Barossa Valley Shiraz 35 Thorn-Clarke Wines 52 Silver 2009 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Shiraz 36 Peter Lehmann Wines 52 Silver 2009 Stonewell Shiraz 37 Australian Vintage Ltd 51 Silver 2009 McGuigan Farms Shiraz 38 Sons of Eden 55.5 Gold 2009 Sons of Eden Romulus 39 G.Gramp & Sons 53 Silver 2009 Gramp s Barossa Shiraz 40 Smallfry Wines Barossa Valley Shiraz 41 Rohrlach Family Wines Barossa Shiraz 42 Peter Lehmann Wines 49 Bronze 2009 Eight Songs Shiraz 43 The Yalumba Wine Company 49.5 Bronze 2009 The Octavius 44 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd 49.5 Bronze 2009 Penfolds RWT Barossa Shiraz 45 Dandelion Vineyards 47.5 Bronze 2009 Red Queen of Eden Valley 46 Yelland & Papps Devote Greenock Shiraz 47 Tim Smith Wines 0 WD 2009 Barossa Shiraz 48 Laughing Jack Wines 47 Bronze 2009 Mattschoss Shiraz 49 Chateau Tanunda Barossa Tower 50 Rosenvale wines Rosenvale Reserve Shiraz 15

9 51 Cellarmasters 47.5 Bronze 2009 Krondorf Symmetry Barossa Valley Shiraz 52 Fernfield Wines 48.5 Bronze 2009 Fernfield Wines Footstompers Shiraz 53 Schild Estate Wines Schild Estate Barossa Shiraz 54 Linfield Road Wines The Stubborn Patriarch 55 The Grapes Of Ross The Grapes of Ross Black Rose Shiraz 56 Chateau Tanunda 56 Gold 2009 Terroirs of the Barossa Lyndoch Shiraz 57 Prestige World Wine The Colonial Estate, Exile 58 Teusner Wines 51 Silver 2009 Teusner Albert Shiraz 59 Eden Hall Wines 51 Silver 2009 Eden Hall Shiraz 60 Zonte s Footstep Zonte s Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Shiraz 61 Rosenvale wines 50 Bronze 2009 Rosenvale Estate Shiraz 62 Langmeil Barossa Winery 48 Bronze 2009 Langmeil Barossa Valley Floor Shiraz 63 Kellermeister Boots Shiraz 64 TeAro Estate 0 WD 2009 Charred Door Shiraz 65 Langmeil Barossa Winery 46.5 Bronze 2009 Langmeil Barossa Freedom 1843 Shiraz 66 W Salter & Son 52 Silver 2009 Pepperjack Barossa Shiraz 67 St Hallett Wines St Hallett Blackwell Shiraz 68 Rolf Binder Wines 46.5 Bronze 2009 Magpie Election Shiraz 69 Gatt Wines Gatt Shiraz 70 Seabrook Wines 47 Bronze 2009 The Merchant Shiraz 71 Gibson Wines Gibson Dirtman Shiraz 72 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd 56.5 Gold 2009 Wolf Blass Gold Label Barossa Valley Shiraz 73 Tambavale Pty Ltd t/as Brockenchack William Frederick Shiraz 74 Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa 75 Jenke Vineyards Barossa Shiraz 76 Purple Hands Wines 49 Bronze 2009 Barossa Valley Shiraz 77 Sons of Eden 51.5 Silver 2009 Sons of Eden Remus 78 Kaesler Wines Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz 79 Cellarmasters 48.5 Bronze 2009 Avon Brae Eden Valley Shiraz 80 Faith - Mengler View Wines Mengler View Doecke Block Shiraz 81 Jacob s Creek Wines 0 WD 2009 Jacob s Creek St Hugo Barossa Shiraz 82 Saltram Wine Estate 48 Bronze 2009 Saltram Mamre Brook Shiraz 83 Dandelion Vineyards Sister s Run Shiraz 84 Whistler Wines Whistler Shiraz 85 Soul Growers Soul Growers Slow Grown Shiraz 86 Pindarie 0 WD 2009 Pindarie Shiraz 87 Dutschke Wines 51.5 Silver 2009 GHR Neighbours 88 Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz 89 Dutschke Wines 51 Silver 2009 St Jakobi Shiraz 16 DRY R EDS 90 Poonawatta Poonawatta Four Corners 91 St Hallett Wines St Hallett Faith Shiraz 92 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd 47.5 Bronze 2009 Wolf Blass Platinum Label Shiraz 93 Poonawatta Poonawatta Estate The Cuttings 94 Hentley Farm 49 Bronze 2009 Hentley Farm The Beauty Shiraz 95 Michael Hall Wines Michael Hall Stonewell Valley Shiraz 96 Soul Growers Soul Growers Provident Shiraz 97 Naked Run Wines Naked Run 2009 BWC Shiraz 98 Schwarz Wine Company Nitschke Block Shiraz 99 Jacob s Creek Wines Jacob s Creek Centenary Hill Barossa Valley Shiraz 100 Milhinch Wines 46.5 Bronze 2009 Milhinch Wines Seize the Day Shiraz 101 Langmeil Barossa Winery Langmeil Barossa Orphan Bank Shiraz 102 Ross Estate Wines Barossa Shiraz Judge Comments: Some real diversity of style in this class, traditional through to finer, spicier and more defined tannin structures. Quite a few wines lacking in length and structure, perhaps a little simple. The top wines show great fruit expression and in a sense more grape and less artifact. There are still many cases of oak first and fruit second, which is disappointing. Panel A, B & C Class 11 - Dry Red, Varietal Shiraz, Vintage 2008 and Older 1 Bethany Wines Barossa Shiraz 2 Kellermeister 49 Bronze 2008 Dry Grown Shiraz 3 Hartz Barn Wines Hartz Barn Wines Barossa Reserve General Store Shiraz 4 St Hallett Wines 50 Bronze 2008 St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 5 Thorn-Clarke Wines Thorn-Clarke William Randall Shiraz 6 Blue Rock Wines Blue Rock Wines Eden Valley Shiraz 7 Peter Lehmann Wines 46.5 Bronze 2008 Futures Shiraz 8 Sieber Wines Sieber Rd Special Release Shiraz 9 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd Wolf Blass Platinum Label Shiraz 10 Ross Estate Wines 46.5 Bronze 2008 Single Vineyard Shiraz 11 Bethany Wines LE Shiraz 12 Rojomoma Pty Ltd Red Art Shiraz 13 Gatt Wines Gatt High Eden Shiraz 14 Peter Lehmann Wines 47 Bronze 2008 Stonewell Shiraz 15 Laughing Jack Wines 46.5 Bronze 2008 Moppa Hill Shiraz 16 Sons of Eden 51 Silver 2008 Sons of Eden Remus 17 Dandelion Vineyards Red Queen of Eden Valley 17

10 18 Murray Street Vineyards 48.5 Bronze 2008 Murray Street Vineyards Black Label Shiraz 19 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd 49 Bronze 2008 Wolf Blass Gold Label Barossa Valley Shiraz 20 Poonawatta 47.5 Bronze 2008 Poonawatta Estate The Gatt Wines Eden Springs High Eden Shiraz 22 Kaesler Wines 47.5 Bronze 2008 Kaesler The Bogan 23 Bethany Wines GR 10 Shiraz 24 Charles Cimicky Wines 56 Gold 2008 Charles Cimicky Wines Trumps Shiraz 25 Gibson Wines Australian Old Vine Collection Eden Valley Shiraz 26 Cellarmasters 46.5 Bronze 2008 Dorrien Estate Bin 1 Barossa Valley Shiraz 27 Outlaw wines Outlaw Wines 5 Star Shiraz 28 Rosenvale wines 48.5 Bronze 2008 Rosenvale Reserve Shiraz 29 Rocland Estate Pty Ltd 46.5 Bronze 2008 Rocland Estate Lot 147 Shiraz 30 Laughing Jack Wines 49 Bronze 2008 Mattschoss Shiraz 31 Winter Creek Wine Winter Creek Southern Barossa Shiraz 32 Ross Estate Wines 48 Bronze 2008 JDR Shiraz 33 Kellermeister 49 Bronze 2008 Wild Witch 34 Seabrook Wines 48 Bronze 2008 The Merchant Shiraz 35 Six Gates Six Gates Shiraz, Grace 36 Kaesler Wines Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz 37 Bethany Wines 46.5 Bronze 2008 GR12 Shiraz 38 The Willows Vineyard The Willows Vineyard Shiraz 39 Australian Vintage Ltd 51 Silver 2008 McGuigan Shortlist Shiraz 40 The Yalumba Wine Company 55.5 Gold 2008 The Octavius 41 Tscharke Pty Ltd 51 Silver 2008 The Distance Shiraz 42 Mad Dog Wines 48 Bronze 2008 Mad Dog Shiraz 43 Craneford Wine Co Craneford Shiraz 44 Saltram Wine Estate 51 Silver 2008 Saltram Mamre Brook Shiraz 45 Biscay Wines Biscay Wines John Hongell Barossa Shiraz 46 Peter Lehmann Wines Eight Songs Shiraz 47 The Willows Vineyard 48 Bronze 2008 The Willows Vineyard Bonesetter 48 Amphora Wine Group Rigoletto 49 Purple Hands Wines Barossa Valley Shiraz 50 Cellarmasters 51 Silver 2008 Dorrien Estate The Anniversary Shiraz 51 Bethany Wines Barossa Shiraz 52 Gibson Wines Gibson Reserve Shiraz 53 Lou Miranda Estate Cordon Cut Shiraz 54 Laughing Jack Wines 46.5 Bronze 2008 Limited Two Shiraz 55 Australian Vintage Ltd McGuigan Farms Shiraz 56 Elderton Wines Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 57 Laughing Jack Wines 49.5 Bronze 2008 Greenock Shiraz 18 DRY R EDS 58 Jacob s Creek Wines 51 Silver 2008 Jacob s Creek St Hugo Barossa Shiraz 59 Kurtz Family Vineyards Boundary Row Shiraz 60 Linfield Road Wines The Stubborn Patriarch 61 Pindarie Pindarie Shiraz 62 Kaltunga Estates/ Goodchild Wines The Delinquent 63 Dutschke Wines 51 Silver 2008 Greenock Shiraz 64 Lou Miranda Estate Old Vine Shiraz 65 Bethany Wines LE Shiraz 66 Jacob s Creek Wines 50 Bronze 2008 Jacob s Creek Centenary Hill Barossa Valley Shiraz 67 Six Gates 0 WD 2008 Six Gates Shiraz, Majnun 68 Gibson Wines Loose End Shiraz 69 Jacob s Creek Wines 48 Bronze 2008 Jacob s Creek Reserve Barossa Shiraz 70 Dolan Family Wines Pty Ltd Dolan Shiraz 71 Richmond Grove Wines Richmond Grove Limited Release Barossa Shiraz 72 Dutschke Wines 48.5 Bronze 2008 St Jakobi Shiraz 73 Haan Wines Haan Shiraz Prestige 74 Bethany Wines GR11 Shiraz 75 Balthazar Barossa Pty Ltd Balthazar of the Barossa 76 Rojomoma Pty Ltd Red Art Shiraz 77 RockBare Barossa Babe Shiraz 78 Saltram Wine Estate 48.5 Bronze 2008 Saltram No 1 Shiraz 79 Linfield Road Wines 0 WD 2006 Edmund Major Reserve 80 Gatt Wines Gatt Shiraz 81 Russell Wines The Victor Shiraz 82 Eden Hall Wines Eden Hall Shiraz 83 Gumpara Wines 51 Silver 2008 Victor s Old Vine Shiraz 84 Six Gates Six Gates Shiraz, Majnun 85 Biscay Wines Biscay Wines John Hongell Barossa Shiraz 86 Simpatico Wines 55.5 Gold 2008 SWR Shiraz 87 Bethany Wines GR 9 Shiraz Judge Comments: Many wines showing overripe characters and lack of freshness. Top awards bright and alive. This class showing the effects of some tough vintages. Panel A, B & C Class 12 - Dry Red, Dry Red, Shiraz dominant blends, (SH must be >51%), not eligible for Classes 9-11, 14 1 Glaetzer Wines Pty Ltd 48.5 Bronze 2009 Glaetzer Wallace Shiraz Grenache 2 Kalleske Pty Ltd 51 Silver 2010 Kalleske Clarry s 19

11 3 Murray Street Vineyards 51 Silver 2009 MSV The Barossa 4 Turkey Flat Vineyards Butchers Block Red 5 St Hallett Wines 47.5 Bronze 2009 St Hallett Gamekeeper s Shiraz Grenache 6 Head Wines 56 Gold 2010 Head Wines The Blonde Shiraz Viognier - Stone Well 7 The Yalumba Wine Company 55.5 Gold 2009 Hand Picked Shiraz/Viognier 8 Sons of Eden 47.5 Bronze 2009 Sons of Eden Zephyrus 9 Head Wines Head Wines HEAD RED Shiraz Viognier 10 Blue Rock Wines Blue Rock Wines Eden Valley Shiraz Viognier 11 Sons of Eden Sons of Eden Zephyrus 12 Steinborner Family Vineyards Barossa Ancestry Shiraz Viognier 13 Dutschke Wines WillowBend Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 14 CA Henschke & Co 47.5 Bronze 2009 Keyneton Euphonium 15 Hewitson Ned & Henry s Shiraz Mourvèdre 16 Charles Cimicky Wines 46.5 Bronze 2010 Shiraz Mataro 17 Rolf Binder Wines Veritas Shiraz Mataro Pressings 18 Hewitson 53 Silver Private Cellar 19 Tscharke Pty Ltd Landrace Shiraz Mataro 20 Lou Miranda Estate Old Vine Shiraz Mourvèdre 21 Rolf Binder Wines 47 Bronze 2009 Rolf Binder Heinrich 22 Chateau Tanunda Barossa Tower Shiraz Primitivo 23 Dolan Family Wines Pty Ltd 55.5 Gold 2010 Dolan Family Wines Shiraz Tempranillo Judge Comments: Three lovely wines with diverse qualities, best wine excels due to subtle handling and fruit purity. Lowest pointed wines often too oaky. Take it easy! Associate Peter Munro, Trevor Harch Class 13 - Dry Red, Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, vintage 2010 and older 1 Thorn-Clarke Wines 47.5 Bronze 2010 Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Cabernet Sauvignon 2 Tscharke Pty Ltd 47 Bronze 2010 Barossa Gold Cabernet 3 Teusner Wines Teusner The Gentleman Cabernet Sauvignon 4 Elderton Wines 48 Bronze 2010 Elderton Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 5 Simpatico Wines 51 Silver 2010 Secret Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 6 Yelland & Papps Devote Cabernet Sauvignon 7 Eden Hall Wines 48 Bronze 2009 Eden Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 8 Kalleske Pty Ltd Kalleske Merchant Cabernet Sauvignon 9 Six Gates Six Gates Cabernet Sauvignon, Majnun 10 Milhinch Wines Milhinch Wines Seize the Day Cabernet Sauvignon 11 Soul Growers 48.5 Bronze 2009 Soul Growers Cellar Dweller Cabernet Sauvignon 20 DRY R EDS 12 Fernfield Wines 56 Gold 2009 Fernfield Wines CCC Cabernet Sauvignon 13 Turkey Flat Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 14 Hartz Barn Wines Hartz Barn Wines Barossa Reserve Carriages Cabernet Sauvignon 15 Kurtz Family Vineyards 55.5 Gold 2009 Boundary Row Cabernet Sauvignon 16 Rosenvale wines 47.5 Bronze 2009 Rosenvale Reserve Cabernet 17 Murray Street Vineyards MSV Cabernet Sauvignon 18 Hentley Farm 0 WD 2009 Hentley Farm Von Kasper Cabernet 19 Whistler Wines 47.5 Bronze 2009 Whistler Cabernet Sauvignon 20 Chateau Tanunda The Chateau Cabernet Sauvignon 21 Elderton Wines 46.5 Bronze 2009 Elderton Ashmead Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 22 Cellarmasters 48.5 Bronze 2009 New Eden, Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 23 Faith - Mengler View Wines Mengler View Ancestry Cabernet Sauvignon 24 W Salter & Son 51 Silver 2009 Pepperjack Cabernet Sauvignon 25 Linfield Road Wines 46.5 Bronze 2009 The Black Hammer 26 Tscharke Pty Ltd 50 Bronze 2009 ASIF Cabernet 27 Dandelion Vineyards 46.5 Bronze 2009 Sister s Run Cabernet Sauvignon 28 Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 29 Kaesler Wines 51.5 Silver 2009 Kaesler Old Vine Cabernet 30 Gatt Wines Gatt Cabernet Sauvignon 31 Simpatico Wines Sunset Block Cabernet Sauvignon 32 Rocland Estate Pty Ltd Chocolate Box Cabernet Sauvignon 33 Rosenvale wines 46.5 Bronze 2009 Rosenvale Estate Cabernet 34 Dutschke Wines 53.5 Silver 2009 Sami Cabernet 35 Blue Rock Wines Blue Rock Wines Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 36 Peter Lehmann Wines 48.5 Bronze 2008 Mentor 37 The Willows Vineyard The Willows Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 38 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd Penfolds Cellar Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 39 Gatt Wines Gatt High Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 40 Pindarie Pindarie Black Hinge 41 Linfield Road Wines The Black Hammer 42 Langmeil Barossa Winery Langmeil Barossa Blacksmith Cabernet Sauvignon 43 Rojomoma Pty Ltd Red Art Cabernet Sauvignon 44 Saltram Wine Estate 49 Bronze 2008 Saltram Mamre Brook Cabernet Sauvignon 45 Craneford Wine Co Craneford Cabernet Sauvignon Judge Comments: We looked hard for varietal expression and found it in a few examples. Too many stale wines. Cabernet is distinctive and should show its identity! Associate Peter Munro, Trevor Harch 21

12 Class 14 - Dry Red, blends labelled as Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz only, Vintage 2010 and Older 1 Flaxman wines 51 Silver 2010 The Stranger 2 Milhinch Wines Milhinch Wines Seize the Day Shiraz Cabernet 3 TeAro Estate 0 WD 2009 Jokers Grin Shiraz / Cabernet Sauvignon 4 Rockford wines 47.5 Bronze 2008 Rod and Spur 5 Haan Wines Haan Classic Shiraz Cabernet 6 Peter Lehmann Wines 47 Bronze 2008 Futures Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 7 Karra Yerta Wines 52 Silver 2008 Karra Yerta Wines Shiraz Cabernet 8 Kaesler Wines Kaesler WOMS 9 Linfield Road Wines The Slab Hut 10 God s Hill Wines 48 Bronze 2008 God s Hill 2008 Soulmate 11 Ross Estate Wines Tier 1 12 Sons of Eden 52 Silver 2009 Sons of Eden Pumpa 13 St Hallett Wines St Hallett Gamekeeper s Shiraz Cabernet 14 The Yalumba Wine Company 56 Gold 2010 The Yalumba Wine Company FDR1A 15 Thorn-Clarke Wines 55.5 Gold 2010 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Cabernet Shiraz 16 Charles Cimicky Wines 46.5 Bronze 2010 St C Cabernet Shiraz 17 The Yalumba Wine Company 51 Silver 2009 The Signature 18 Soul Growers Soul Growers Resurgence Cabernet Shiraz 19 The Yalumba Wine Company 48.5 Bronze 2009 The Scribbler Cabernet/Shiraz 20 The Yalumba Wine Company 46.5 Bronze 2009 The Yalumba Wine Company FDR1A 21 The Yalumba Wine Company The Yalumba Wine Company FDR1A 22 The Yalumba Wine Company 47 Bronze 2008 The Reserve 23 The Yalumba Wine Company 47 Bronze 2008 The Signature Judge Comments: Good to see this classic blend continuing to shine. Best wines fragrant, textured and displaying balanced extract. Sadly some tired, overripe and/or over oaked. Matt Harrop, Tyson Stelzer, Fiona Donald Associate Peter Kelly, David Brookes Class 15 - Dry Red, Varietal Grenache, Vintage 2010 and Older 1 Whistler Wines Whistler Grenache 2 Purple Hands Wines 48.5 Bronze 2010 Old Vine Barossa Valley Grenache 3 Rosenvale wines 51 Silver 2010 Rosenvale Estate Grenache 4 The Yalumba Wine Company 53.5 Silver 2010 Barossa Bushvine Grenache 5 Tscharke Pty Ltd 47.5 Bronze 2010 Glaymond Grenache 22 6 Yelland & Papps 47.5 Bronze 2009 Devote Old Vine Grenache 7 Schwarz Wine Company Thiele Road Grenache 8 G.Gramp & Sons 53.5 Silver 2009 Gramp s Barossa Grenache 9 Bethany Wines 46.5 Bronze 2009 Old Vine Grenache 10 Rolf Binder Wines Magpie Gomersal Grenache 11 Prestige World Wine The Colonial Estate, Alexander Laing 12 Turkey Flat Vineyards 51 Silver 2009 Grenache 13 Burge Family Winemakers Garnacha 14 Kaesler Wines Kaesler Fave 15 Laughing Jack Wines Moppa Hill Grenache 16 Rocland Estate Pty Ltd 49 Bronze 2008 Rocland Estate Grenache DRY R EDS Judge Comments: Mostly charming wines, but without a profound benchmark - more limited by winemaking than terroir. Nick Stock, Paul Henry, Kevin Glastonbury Associate Richard Langford, Joanne Irvine Class 16 - Dry Red, GrenachE AND/OR MourvÈdre blends (must contain >51% GrenachE AND/OR MourvÈdre, with other varieties in any variation), Vintage 2010 and Older 1 Yelland & Papps 50 Bronze 2010 Delight Grenache Shiraz 2 Winter Creek Wine 46.5 Bronze 2010 Winter Creek Southern Barossa Grenache Shiraz 3 Naked Run Wines 49 Bronze 2010 Naked Run 2010 The Aldo Grenache Shiraz 4 Winter Creek Wine Winter Creek Southern Barossa Grenache Shiraz 5 Biscay Wines Biscay Wines Old Vine Grenache/Shiraz 6 The Yalumba Wine Company The Strapper Grenache Shiraz Mataro 7 Z Wine 46.5 Bronze 2010 Z Grenache Shiraz Mataro 8 Jacob s Creek Wines 0 WD 2010 Jacob s Creek St Hugo Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 9 Sons of Eden 48 Bronze 2009 Sons of Eden Kennedy 10 Prestige World Wine The Colonial Estate, Emigre 11 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd 51.5 Silver 2009 Penfolds Bin 138 Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 12 Australian Vintage Ltd 48 Bronze 2009 McGuigan Shortlist GSM 13 Sieber Wines 46.5 Bronze 2009 Sieber Rd GSM 14 Craneford Wine Co Craneford GSM 15 Whistler Wines Whistler GSM 16 Kurtz Family Vineyards 47 Bronze 2008 Boundary Row GSM 17 Sieber Wines 48 Bronze 2008 Sieber Rd GSM 18 Australian Vintage Ltd 49 Bronze 2008 McGuigan Shortlist GSM 19 Kaesler Wines 49 Bronze 2008 Kaesler Avignon 20 Hewitson 48 Bronze 2009 Miss Harry 23

13 21 Hentley Farm 55.5 Gold 2010 Hentley Farm The Stray Mongrel 22 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd 56 Gold 2010 Seppeltsfield GST 23 Rojomoma Pty Ltd Red Art Grenache Shiraz 24 St Hallett Wines 51 Silver 2008 St Hallett GST 25 Flaxman wines 48.5 Bronze 2010 Drone Blend 26 Schild Estate Wines 47.5 Bronze 2010 Schild Estate Old Bush Vine GMS 27 Teusner Wines 46.5 Bronze 2009 Teusner Joshua GMS 28 CA Henschke & Co 51 Silver 2009 Johann s Garden 29 Teusner Wines Teusner Avatar GMS 30 Russell Wines Augusta GMS Museum Release 31 Rockford wines Moppa Springs 32 Tim Smith Wines 51 Silver 2010 Mataro Grenache Shiraz 33 Schwarz Wine Company 48 Bronze 2009 The Dust Kicker GSM 34 Soul Growers 47 Bronze 2009 Soul Growers Equilibrium Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre Judge Comments: A good demonstration of the merit in blending. Oak dominated too many. The best wines have the depth and weight of the Barossa and still carry off the balancing act. Nick Stock, Paul Henry, Kevin Glastonbury Associate Richard Langford, Joanne Irvine Class 17 - Dry Red, all other blends and single varietals, not eligible for classes 9-16, Vintage 2010 and Older 1 Edenmae Estate Wines Edenmae Pinot Noir 2 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd 46.5 Bronze 2009 Penfolds Cellar Reserve Sangiovese 3 The Yalumba Wine Company 50 Bronze 2010 Running with Bulls Tempranillo 4 TeAro Estate 51 Silver 2010 Charging Bull Tempranillo 5 Ross Estate Wines 47 Bronze 2009 Barossa Tempranillo 6 Pindarie 47 Bronze 2010 Pindarie Bar Rossa 7 Smallfry Wines Joven 8 Quattro Mano Pty Ltd La Reto Tempranillo 9 Simpatico Wines 47.5 Bronze 2010 Secret Vale Merlot 10 Thorn-Clarke Wines 47.5 Bronze 2010 Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Merlot 11 Elderton Wines 46.5 Bronze 2010 Elderton Barossa Merlot 12 Schild Estate Wines Schild Estate Barossa Merlot 13 The Yalumba Wine Company Heggies Vineyard Merlot 14 Hartz Barn Wines Hartz Barn Wines Barossa Reserve Mail Box Merlot 15 Irvine Wines Irvine Brueghel Merlot 16 Faith - Mengler View Wines Mengler View Hage Block Merlot 24 DRY R EDS 17 Linfield Road Wines 0 WD 2009 The Monarch 18 The Yalumba Wine Company Heggies Vineyard Merlot 19 Haan Wines Haan Merlot Prestige 20 Craneford Wine Co Craneford Merlot 21 Haan Wines Haan Merlot Cab Franc 22 Dutschke Wines 51 Silver 2009 WillowBend Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 23 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd 49 Bronze 2010 Seppeltsfield Shiraz/Grenache/Carignan 24 Teusner Wines 56 Gold 2010 Teusner The Independent 25 Sieber Wines Sieber Rd Shiraz/Mataro 26 Burge Family Winemakers G3 27 Ross Estate Wines Cabernet Franc 28 Smallfry Wines Eden Valley Red Blend 29 Thorn-Clarke Wines 51 Silver 2009 Thorn-Clarke St Kitts Malbec 30 Rohrlach Family Wines Barossa Cabernet Merlot 31 Chateau Tanunda Barossa Tower Cabernet Merlot 32 Fernfield Wines 55.5 Gold 2009 Fernfield Wines Wayward Blend 33 G.Gramp & Sons 47 Bronze 2009 Gramp s Barossa Cabernet Merlot 34 G.Gramp & Sons 47 Bronze 2008 Gramp s Barossa Cabernet Merlot 35 Kurtz Family Vineyards Seven Sleepers The Blend 36 Craneford Wine Co Craneford Quartet 37 Peter Lehmann Wines 51 Silver 2009 Mentor 38 Chateau Tanunda Three Graces 39 Haan Wines Haan Wilhelmus 40 Thorn-Clarke Wines 55.5 Gold 2009 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Quartage 41 Rolf Binder Wines 48 Bronze 2009 Veritas Cabernet Sauvignon Mataro 42 Charles Cimicky Wines 53 Silver 2010 Cimicky Durif 43 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd 51.5 Silver 2010 Seppeltsfield Lagrein 44 Whistler Wines Whistler Mourvèdre 45 Hewitson Old Garden Mourvèdre 46 Turkey Flat Vineyards Mourvèdre 47 Hewitson 52 Silver 2010 Baby Bush Mourvèdre 48 Hewitson 46.5 Bronze 2009 Baby Bush Mourvèdre 49 Cellarmasters 48 Bronze 2010 Stefano De Pieri Di Qualita Primitivo 50 Quattro Mano Pty Ltd 48.5 Bronze 2010 Duende Pinta 51 Hentley Farm 51.5 Silver 2010 Hentley Farm Zinfandel Judge Comments: A true mixed bag with stronger/more convincing wines usually in blended format. One very good Shiraz Mataro and Tempranillo showing continued promise. The usual diversity which makes this class fun. Terrific to see some very good nonmainstream varieties shine. Bordeaux blends all over the place! Panel A & B 25

14 FORTIFI ED W H I TE & DRY R ED Class 18 - Fortified Wine, Tawny Style, Any Vintage 1 The Yalumba Wine Company 55.5 Gold NV Museum Reserve Antique Tawny 21 years old 2 Saltram Wine Estate 51.5 Silver NV Saltram Mr Pickwick Rare Tawny 3 The Yalumba Wine Company 51 Silver NV Museum Reserve Antique Tawny 4 Lou Miranda Estate 44.5 NV Cobweb Port 5 Nurihannam Wines Barossa Class Ten Year Old Tawny Judge Comments: One textbook tawny and commercially available too! Freshness needs more attention. Associate Peter Munro, Trevor Harch Class 19 - Fortified Wine, Vintage style, Any Vintage 1 Winter Creek Wine 47 Bronze 2010 Winter Creek Eden Valley Fortified Riesling 2 Nurihannam Wines 51 Silver 2010 Barossa Class Ruby 3 Milhinch Wines 0 WD 2010 Milhinch Wines Seize the Day Fortified Shiraz 4 Laughing Jack Wines 0 WD 2010 Moppa Hill Fortified Shiraz 5 Winter Creek Wine 51 Silver 2008 Winter Creek Southern Barossa Fortified Shiraz 6 Murray Street Vineyards Shiraz VP 7 Peter Lehmann Wines 55.5 Gold 1999 The King 8 Milhinch Wines 0 WD 2010 Milhinch Wines Seize the Day Fortified Cabernet Sauvignon Judge Comments: Great to see fruit and spirit complexity without over ripeness. A great mature wine sets the benchmark. Associate Peter Munro, Trevor Harch {Museum Section} Class 20 - White Wine, Vintage 2006 and Older 1 Smallfry Wines 55.5 Gold 2006 Eden Valley Riesling 2 The Yalumba Wine Company 55.5 Gold 2005 Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 3 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd 0 WD 2005 Penfolds Aged Riesling 4 Australian Vintage Ltd 52 Silver 2005 McGuigan Shortlist Riesling 5 Australian Vintage Ltd 51.5 Silver 2004 McGuigan Shortlist Riesling 6 The Yalumba Wine Company Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 7 Australian Vintage Ltd 0 WD 2003 McGuigan Shortlist Riesling 8 Peter Lehmann Wines 56 Gold 2002 Peter Lehmann Wines Reserve Riesling 9 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd 49.5 Bronze 2001 Wolf Blass White Label Riesling 10 St Hallett Wines St Hallett Barossa Semillon 11 Russell Wines 46.5 Bronze 2006 Augusta Chardonnay 12 Russell Wines St Vincent Chardonnay Judge Comments: A wonderful class to judge, top awards show remarkable freshness, vibrance and purity. Matt Harrop, Tyson Stelzer, Fiona Donald Associate Peter Kelly, David Brookes Class 21 - Dry Red Wine, Vintage 2006 and Older 1 Peter Lehmann Wines 54 Silver 2006 Stonewell Shiraz 2 Australian Vintage Ltd McGuigan Farms Shiraz 3 Saltram Wine Estate 56 Gold 2006 Saltram Journal Shiraz 4 Kellermeister Black Sash Shiraz - Special Release 5 Jacob s Creek Wines 48 Bronze 2006 Jacob s Creek Centenary Hill Barossa Valley Shiraz 6 Balthazar Barossa Pty Ltd Balthazar of the Barossa 7 The Yalumba Wine Company 48 Bronze 2006 The Octavius 8 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd 51 Silver 2006 Wolf Blass Platinum Label Shiraz 9 Saltram Wine Estate 55.5 Gold 2006 Saltram No 1 Shiraz 10 Rojomoma Pty Ltd 47.5 Bronze 2006 Red Art Shiraz 11 Saltram Wine Estate Saltram Mamre Brook Shiraz 12 Russell Wines Augusta Shiraz 13 Jamabro Wines PT Shiraz 14 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd 53 Silver 2005 Wolf Blass Platinum Label Shiraz 15 Rojomoma Pty Ltd 52.5 Silver 2005 Red Art Shiraz 16 Saltram Wine Estate 56.5 Gold 2005 Saltram No 1 Shiraz 26 27

15 2 011 R E SU LTS {Museum Section} 17 Jamabro Wines Mum s Spade Shiraz 18 Russell Wines St Vincent Shiraz 19 Rojomoma Pty Ltd Red Art Shiraz 20 Russell Wines St Vincent Shiraz Museum Release 21 Wolf Blass Wines Pty Ltd 51 Silver 2004 Wolf Blass Platinum Label Shiraz 22 Richmond Grove Wines Richmond Grove Limited Release Barossa Shiraz 23 Jacob s Creek Wines 46.5 Bronze 2002 Jacob s Creek Centenary Hill Barossa Valley Shiraz 24 Jamabro Wines Cabulous Cabernet Sauvignon 25 Eden Hall Wines 46.5 Bronze 2006 Eden Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 26 The Yalumba Wine Company 52 Silver 2006 The Reserve 27 Saltram Wine Estate 51 Silver 2006 Saltram Mamre Brook Cabernet Sauvignon 28 The Yalumba Wine Company 55.5 Gold 2005 The Reserve 29 Rojomoma Pty Ltd Red Art Petit Verdot 30 Hartz Barn Wines Hartz Barn Wines Barossa Dennistone Lagrein 31 Chateau Tanunda The Everest Old Bush Vine Grenache 32 Jamabro Wines Bush Vine Grenache Judge Comments: A diverse selection of well made and beautifully aged wines, some of the younger exhibits will have their day in future years. Top exhibits fresh, layered and complex. Matt Harrop, Tyson Stelzer, Fiona Donald Associate Peter Kelly, David Brookes Class 22 - Fortified Wine, Aperitif Style, Any Vintage 1 The Yalumba Wine Company 55.5 Gold NV Old Show Fino 2 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd 46.5 Bronze NV Seppeltsfield Flora DP The Yalumba Wine Company 55.5 Gold NV Museum Reserve Fino 4 The Yalumba Wine Company 56 Gold NV The Yalumba Wine Company Museum Reserve Amontillado 5 Turkey Flat Vineyards 42 NV Pedro Ximenez 6 Dandelion Vineyards 50 Bronze NV Legacy of the Barossa FORTIFI ED Class 23 - Fortified Wine, Sweet White, including Tokay and Muscat >=9 Be, Any Vintage 1 Gumpara Wines 49.5 Bronze NV Gumpara Liqueur Frontignac 2 The Yalumba Wine Company 52.5 Silver NV Museum Reserve Old Sweet White Judge Comments: One wine was older and better. Associate Peter Munro, Trevor Harch Class 24 - Fortified Wine, Tawny Style, Any Vintage 1 Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd 51 Silver NV Penfolds Great Grandfather 2 The Yalumba Wine Company 57.5 Gold NV The Yalumba Wine Company 50 Years Old Tawny 3 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd 49.5 Bronze 1986 Seppeltsfield Tawny Judge Comments: Gold wine was surreal! Associate Peter Munro, Trevor Harch Class 25 - Fortified Wine, Vintage style, Vintage 2005 and Older 1 Gumpara Wines 48 Bronze 2004 Gumpara Vintage Shiraz 2 Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd 53 Silver 2005 Seppeltsfield Vintage Fortified 3 Peter Lehmann Wines The King Judge Comments: Top wine shows great fruit and spirit complexity. Associate Peter Munro, Trevor Harch Judge Comments: Strong class, Iberico Jamon please. Associate Peter Munro, Trevor Harch 28 29