2015 Margaret River Wine Show · Best Red Wine of Show Presented by Portavin The Evans & Tate...

2015 Margaret River Wine Show

Results Book

23 - 26 November 2015Margaret River Education Campus

Trophy & Award Winners

TROPHY

Best Red Wine of Show Presented by Portavin

The Evans & Tate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Best White Wine of Show Presented by Labelmakers World

Flametree SRS Chardonnay 2014

Most Successful Exhibitor Presented by Langton’s

Evans & Tate

Best Exhibition Presented by Vinline

Xanadu Stevens Road Chardonnay 2012

International Judge’s Trophy Presented by Seguin Moreau

Devil’s Lair Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Best Cabernet Sauvignon Presented by SCT Logistics

The Evans & Tate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Best Chardonnay Presented by Booth Transport

Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2014

Best Single Vineyard Estate Red Presented by CHEP

Rosabrook Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Best Single Vineyard Estate White Presented by Tonnellerie de Mercurey

Flametree SRS Chardonnay 2014

AWARD

Best Cabernet Sauvignon Blend Presented by Cospack / Saverglass

Mandoon Estate Cabernet Merlot 2014

Best Sauvignon Blanc Presented by Silverlock

Deep Woods 'Estate' Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Best Blend of Sauvignon Blanc& Semillon

Presented by SWAT

Evans & Tate Metricup Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Best Shiraz Presented by Nadalie Australia

Domaine Naturaliste 2014 Rachis

Best Rosé Presented by Chr. Hansen

Deep Woods 'Estate' Rosé 2015

Best Other Blend or Varietal Presented by Laffort

Evans & Tate Margaret River Malbec 2013

JUDGING RESULTS

2015 Langton's MARGARET RIVER WINE SHOW

Class: 1

Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Medal

2015 Chardonnay

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ScoreVintage

5 Woodlands Chardonnay Bronze2015 50.5Woodlands Wines

10 Devil's Lair Margaret River Hidden Cave Chardonnay Bronze2015 49.5Devil's Lair Pty Ltd

4 Juniper Crossing Chardonnay Bronze2015 49.5Juniper Estate

3 Brookland Valley Verse 1 Chardonnay Bronze2015 49Brookland Valley Vineyard

12 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Chardonnay Bronze2015 49Evans & Tate

15 Rosabrook Chardonnay Bronze2015 48.5Calneggia Family Vineyards

14 Windance Unoaked Chardonnay Bronze2015 48.5Windance Estate

9 Margaret River Range Chardonnay Bronze2015 48Sandalford Wines

2 Deep Woods 'Estate' Chardonnay Bronze2015 47Deep Woods Estate

1 Evans & Tate Classic Chardonnay Bronze2015 47Evans & Tate

6 Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Chardonnay Bronze2015 47Swings & Roundabouts

13 Robert Oatley Finisterre Chardonnay Bronze2015 46.5Robert Oatley Vineyards

7 MadFish Gold Turtle Chardonnay 2015Burch Family Wines

16 Forester Estate Chardonnay 2015Forester Estate

11 Grace Farm Chardonnay 2015Grace Farm

8 Houghton Margaret River Chardonnay 2015Houghton Wine Company

A sound class with most wines well made.

Judges: Rob Dilletti, Pete Bissell, Julia Harding MW. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan.

Class: 2


2014 Chardonnay


ScoreVintage

41 Deep Woods 'Reserve' Chardonnay Gold2014 55.5Deep Woods Estate

48 Evans & Tate Karridale Chardonnay Gold2014 55.5Evans & Tate

54 Killerby Chardonnay Gold2014 55.5Killerby Wines

22 Sittella Reserve Margaret River Wilyabrup Chardonnay Gold2014 55.5Sittella Wines

12 Stella Bella Chardonnay Gold2014 55.5Stella Bella Wines

17 Vasse Felix Chardonnay Gold2014 55.5Vasse Felix

26 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay Gold2014 55.5Vasse Felix

Class: 2


2014 Chardonnay


ScoreVintage

26 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay Gold2014 55.5Vasse Felix

5 Xanadu DJL Chardonnay Silver2014 54Xanadu

7 Deep Woods 'Hillside' Chardonnay Silver2014 53.5Deep Woods Estate

37 Clairault Estate Chardonnay Silver2014 53Clairault Wines

40 Clairault Margaret River Chardonnay Silver2014 53Clairault Wines

57 Credaro 1000 Crowns Chardonnay Silver2014 53Credaro Family Estate

38 Domaine Naturaliste 2014 Floris Silver2014 53Domaine Naturaliste

9 Vasse Felix Filius Chardonnay Silver2014 53Vasse Felix

28 Cape Mentelle Chardonnay Silver2014 51.5Cape Mentelle Vineyards

61 Grace Farm Chardonnay Silver2014 51.5Grace Farm

24 Brookland Valley Chardonnay Silver2014 51Brookland Valley Vineyard

4 Hamelin Bay Chardonnay Silver2014 51Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd

35 Voyager Estate Tom Price Chardonnay Silver2014 51Voyager Estate

46 Palmer Chardonnay Reserve Bronze2014 49.5Palmer Wines

53 Howard Park Miamup Chardonnay Bronze2014 48.5Burch Family Wines

36 Gallows Wine Company The Bommy Margaret River Chardo Bronze2014 48.5Cellarmasters

6 Devil's Lair Margaret River Hidden Cave Chardonnay Bronze2014 48.5Devil's Lair Pty Ltd

14 Wildberry Reserve Chardonnay Bronze2014 48.5Flying Fish Cove

30 Juniper Estate Chardonnay Bronze2014 48.5Juniper Estate

10 Robert Oatley Finisterre Chardonnay Bronze2014 48.5Robert Oatley Vineyards

51 Arimia Chardonnay Bronze2014 48Arimia

23 Woodlands Chardonnay Bronze2014 48Woodlands Wines

20 Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Chardonnay Bronze2014 47.5Swings & Roundabouts

45 Arlewood Chardonnay Bronze2014 47Arlewood Estate

33 Devil's Lair Chardonnay Bronze2014 47Devil's Lair Pty Ltd

49 Estate Reserve Chardonnay Bronze2014 47Sandalford Wines

29 Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay Bronze2014 47Xanadu

16 Coward & Black Vineyards Chardonnay Bronze2014 46.5Coward & Black Vineyards

8 Credaro Kinship Chardonnay Bronze2014 46.5Credaro Family Estate

18 Evans & Tate Redbrook Chardonnay Bronze2014 46.5Evans & Tate

15 John George Chardonnay Bronze2014 46.5Greenpiper Wines

43 Happs Estate Chardonnay Bronze2014 46.5Happs Wines

56 Lentedal Chardonnay Bronze2014 46.5Lentedal Vineyard Estate

34 Xanadu Chardonnay Bronze2014 46.5Xanadu

Class: 2


2014 Chardonnay


ScoreVintage

55 Capel Vale Black Label Margaret River Chardonnay 2014Capel Vale Wines

25 The Bartondale Chardonnay 2014Churchview Estate

58 Deep Woods 'Side by Side' Chardonnay 2014Deep Woods Estate

13 Artifacts Chardonnay 2014Driftwood Estate

47 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Chardonnay 2014Evans & Tate

32 Flying Fish Cove Chardonnay 2014Flying Fish Cove

11 Forester Estate Chardonnay 2014Forester Estate

31 Heydon Estate The Willow Chardonnay 2014Heydon Estate

21 Higher Plane Forest Grove Chardonnay 2014Higher Plane Wines

52 Island Brook Estate Chardonnay 2014Island Brook Estate

2 KarriBindi Chardonnay 2014KarriBindi

3 Pedestal Margaret River Chardonnay 2014Larry Cherubino Wines

44 Cherubino Margaret River Chardonnay 2014Larry Cherubino Wines

50 Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Chardonnay 2014Miles from Nowhere

19 Krackerjack Chardonnay 2014Palmer Wines

59 Franklin Tate Reserve Margaret River Chardonnay 2014Pinnacle Drinks

27 Robert Oatley Signature Series Chardonnay 2014Robert Oatley Vineyards

39 Robert Oatley The Pennant Chardonnay 2014Robert Oatley Vineyards

1 Double Barrel boys 2014St Margaret's Vineyard

60 Swings & Roundabouts Chardonnay 2014Swings & Roundabouts

42 Voyager Estate Chardonnay 2014Voyager Estate

As always a pleasure to judge such a strong bracket of wines. Great fruit, sourced in the vineyard then handled well in the winery. Makes ourjob hard, but fun.

Judges: Wines 1- 30: Rob Diletti, Courtney Treacher, Tom Hogan. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan. Wines 31 - 61: Sarah Crowe,Julia Harding MW, Trent Carroll. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.

Class: 3


2013 Chardonnay


ScoreVintage

10 Cape Mentelle Chardonnay Gold2013 55.5Cape Mentelle Vineyards

13 Devil's Lair Ninth Chamber Chardonnay Gold2013 55.5Devil's Lair Pty Ltd

3 Evans & Tate Redbrook Chardonnay Gold2013 55.5Evans & Tate

8 Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine Chardonnay Silver2013 53Streicker Wines

2 Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay Silver2013 53Xanadu

Class: 3


2013 Chardonnay


ScoreVintage


22 Xanadu DJL Chardonnay Silver2013 51.5Xanadu

1 Amelia Park Chardonnay Silver2013 51Amelia Park Wines

18 Prize Catch Chardonnay Silver2013 51Flying Fish Cove

16 Heydon Estate The Willow Chardonnay Silver2013 51Heydon Estate

14 Redgate Wines Ullinger Reserve Chardonnay Bronze2013 50Redgate Wines

4 Xanadu Chardonnay Bronze2013 49Xanadu

7 Domaine Naturaliste 2013 Purus Bronze2013 46.5Domaine Naturaliste

20 Wildberry Reserve Chardonnay Bronze2013 46.5Flying Fish Cove

17 Peccavi Chardonnay Bronze2013 46.5Peccavi Wines

12 Robert Oatley The Pennant Bronze2013 46.5Robert Oatley Vineyards

6 Ashbrook Estate Chardonnay 2013Ashbrook Estate

21 Devil's Lair Chardonnay 2013Devil's Lair Pty Ltd

9 EVOI Reserve Chardonnay 2013EVOI Wines

19 Flying Fish Cove Chardonnay 2013Flying Fish Cove

15 Higher Plane Chardonnay 2013Higher Plane Wines

11 Killerby Chardonnay 2013Killerby Wines

5 Stella Bella Serie Luminosa Chardonnay 2013Stella Bella Wines

A pleasure to judge as the count of medal wines shows. Majority of wines still fresh and vibrant, gold medal wines with an extra level ofcomplexity.

Judges: Sarah Crowe, Tom Hogan, Ben Miller. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.

Class: 4


2015 Sauvignon Blanc

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ScoreVintage

26 Deep Woods 'Estate' Sauvignon Blanc Gold2015 55.5Deep Woods Estate

22 Senses Sauvignon Blanc Silver2015 53Watershed Premium Wines

23 Robert Oatley Signature Series Sauvignon Blanc Silver2015 51Robert Oatley Vineyards

10 Leila Estate Sauvignon Blanc Silver2015 51The Cellar Group c/o Grape Expe

4 Evans & Tate Breathing Space Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 48.5Evans & Tate

1 Miles From Nowhere Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 48.5Miles from Nowhere

6 Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 48Brash Vineyard

11 Knotting Hill Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 48Knotting Hill Vineyard

Class: 4


2015 Sauvignon Blanc


ScoreVintage

11 Knotting Hill Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 48Knotting Hill Vineyard

5 Mandoon Estate Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 48Mandoon Estate

19 Millbrook Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 48Millbrook Winery

12 Woody Nook Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 47.5Woody Nook Wines

21 Forester Estate Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 47Forester Estate

8 Amberley Secret Lane Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 46.5Amberley Estate Pty Ltd

14 Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 46.5Cape Naturaliste Vineyard

25 Fermoy Estate Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 46.5Fermoy Estate

7 Hamelin Bay Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 46.5Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd

16 Stella Bella Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 46.5Stella Bella Wines

18 Flinders Bay Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 46.5VinPro Wines

24 Mantra Sauvignon Blanc 2015Amato Vino

17 Credaro Kinship Sauvignon Blanc 2015Credaro Family Estate

9 Heydon Estate Chin Music Sauvignon Blanc 2015Heydon Estate

13 Hidden Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2015Hidden Valley Forest Retreat

2 Houghton Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2015Houghton Wine Company

15 KarriBindi Sauvignon Blanc 2015KarriBindi

20 Killerby Sauvignon Blanc 2015Killerby Wines

3 Rosily Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2015Rosily Vineyard

Solid showing of one of the regions star performers. Top wine showing lovely restrained complexity and generosity with mouth-watering acid.

Judges: Corrina Wright, Trent Carroll, Courtney Treacher. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne.

Class: 5


2014 or older Sauvignon Blanc


ScoreVintage

5 Robert Oatley Signature Series Sauvignon Blanc Silver2014 51.5Robert Oatley Vineyards

4 Palmer Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 48Palmer Wines

3 Preveli Sauvignon Blanc 'Wild Thing' Bronze2014 47.5Preveli Wines

6 Swings & Roundabouts Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 47.5Swings & Roundabouts

1 Arimia Sauvignon Blanc 2014Arimia

7 Flying High Sauvignon Blanc 2014Brygon Reserve Wines Pty Ltd

2 Fermoy Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2014Fermoy Estate

Class: 5


2014 or older Sauvignon Blanc


ScoreVintage

2 Fermoy Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2014Fermoy Estate

Most wines in this class looking a little tired.


Class: 6


2015 Blends of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon

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ScoreVintage

63 Deep Woods 'Ivory' Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Gold2015 55.5Deep Woods Estate

30 Domaine Naturaliste Discovery 2015 SBS Gold2015 55.5Domaine Naturaliste

12 Peccavi "No Regrets" Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Gold2015 55.5Peccavi Wines

19 Howard Park Miamup Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Silver2015 54Burch Family Wines

35 Stella Bella Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Silver2015 54Stella Bella Wines

36 Brookland Valley Verse 1 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Silver2015 52.5Brookland Valley Vineyard

47 Bonking Frog Wines Foreigner Silver2015 52PB & JM Hutton

16 Clown Fish Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Silver2015 51Cowaramup Wines

45 Forester Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Silver2015 51Forester Estate

39 Barking Owl Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Silver2015 51Millbrook Winery

9 Xanadu DJL Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Silver2015 51Xanadu

11 Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2015 49.5Vasse Felix

7 Shades Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2015 49.5Watershed Premium Wines

13 Xanadu Next of Kin Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2015 49.5Xanadu

51 GWC Bommy Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 49Cellarmasters

46 Fraser Gallop Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 49Fraser Gallop Estate

37 Evans & Tate Fresh as a Daisy Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 48.5Evans & Tate

52 Ibizan Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 48Ibizan Wines

21 Miles From Nowhere Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2015 48Miles from Nowhere

3 Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2015 47.5Cape Mentelle Vineyards

59 Pitchfork Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 47.5Hay Shed Hill Wines

1 Brad Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2015 47Amato Vino

4 Amelia Park Trellis White Bronze2015 47Amelia Park Wines

23 Clairault Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2015 46.5Clairault Wines

50 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 46.5Evans & Tate

Class: 6




ScoreVintage

50 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 46.5Evans & Tate

49 Lenton Brae Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 46.5Lenton Brae Wines

6 Franklin Tate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2015 46.5Pinnacle Drinks

22 Windance Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2015 46.5Windance Estate

41 Amberley Secret Lane Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015Amberley Estate Pty Ltd

14 Aravina Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Aravina Estate

64 MadFish Gold Turtle Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015Burch Family Wines

2 Rosabrook Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Calneggia Family Vineyards

28 Estate Range Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Churchview Estate

56 Silverleaf Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015Churchview Estate

43 Coward & Black Vineyards Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015Coward & Black Vineyards

8 Beach Head Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Credaro Family Estate

15 Five Tales Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Credaro Family Estate

58 Credaro Kinship Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015Credaro Family Estate

53 The Collection 'classic white' SSB 2015Driftwood Estate

62 Evans & Tate Classic Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015Evans & Tate

60 Fermoy Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015Fermoy Estate

17 Flametree Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Flametree Wines

48 Frazer Woods Sexy Sem Sav 2015Frazer Woods

20 Grace Farm Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Grace Farm

32 Harmans Festival SBS 2015Harmans Estate

10 Hay Shed Hill Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Hay Shed Hill Wines

57 Higher Plane Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015Higher Plane Wines

54 Juniper Crossing Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015Juniper Estate

38 KarriBindi Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015KarriBindi

31 Kerfuffle Wines Hoo Haa SBS 2015Kerfuffle Wines

33 Ad Hoc 'Straw Man' Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Larry Cherubino Wines

55 Pedestal Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015Larry Cherubino Wines

42 Rocky Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015McHenry Hohnen Vintners

24 Palmer Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Palmer Wines

27 Cow Bombie Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Pinnacle Drinks

40 Rosily Vineyard Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2015Rosily Vineyard

26 Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Sandalford Wines

44 Margaret River Range Classic White 2015Sandalford Wines

Class: 6




ScoreVintage

5 Swings & Roundabouts Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Swings & Roundabouts

61 Vasse Felix Classic Dry White 2015Vasse Felix

18 Flinders Bay Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2015VinPro Wines

29 Voyager Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Voyager Estate

25 Watson Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Woodlands Wines

34 Woody Nook Kelly's Farewell Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015Woody Nook Wines

A strong vintage for this blend with producers focussing on a range of styles; barrel influence, when handled well, adding complexity. A strongclass overall.

Judges: Wines 1 - 31: Rob Dilletti, Pete Bissell, Julia Harding MW. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan. Wines 32 - 63: Sarah Crowe,Tom Hogan, Ben Miller. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.

Class: 7


2014 or older Blends of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon


ScoreVintage

11 Coward & Black Vineyards Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Gold2014 55.5Coward & Black Vineyards

5 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Gold2014 55.5Evans & Tate

23 Thompson Estate Four Chambers Sauvignon Blanc Semillo Gold2014 55.5Thompson Estate

1 Cape Mentelle 'Wallcliffe' SBS Silver2012 52Cape Mentelle Vineyards

13 Snake and Herring Perfect Day Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Silver2014 52Snake and Herring

8 Preveli Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Silver2014 51Preveli Wines

16 Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Semillon Sauvigno Bronze2014 48Swings & Roundabouts

21 Cape Mentelle 'Wallcliffe' SBS Bronze2014 47.5Cape Mentelle Vineyards

4 Five Moons Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 47.5Greenpiper Wines

10 Happs Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 47.5Happs Wines

20 Table Talk Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 47Butler Crest

25 Houghton Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 47Houghton Wine Company

3 Cape Mentelle 'Wallcliffe' SBS Bronze2013 46.5Cape Mentelle Vineyards

12 Hamelin Bay Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 46.5Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd

18 Palmer Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 46.5Palmer Wines

19 Thompson Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 46.5Thompson Estate

17 La Bratta Bianco 2014Arlewood Estate

24 Brygon Reserve Bin 828 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014Brygon Reserve Wines Pty Ltd

2 Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2013Fraser Gallop Estate

9 Juniper Estate Aquitaine Blanc 2014Juniper Estate

Class: 7


2014 or older Blends of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon


ScoreVintage

9 Juniper Estate Aquitaine Blanc 2014Juniper Estate

22 Crush White 2014Latitude 34 Wine Co

14 Rocky Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014McHenry Hohnen Vintners

6 Peccavi Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014Peccavi Wines

15 Streicker Bridgeland Block Sauvignon Semillon 2014Streicker Wines

7 Xanadu DJL Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014Xanadu

A very strong class with best wines varietal and complex with freshness.


Class: 8


2015 Other White Blends & Varietals eg Chenin Blanc, Riesling,

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ScoreVintage

4 Knee Deep Chenin Blanc Silver2015 51Knee Deep Wines

12 Estate Reserve Verdelho Bronze2015 48.5Sandalford Wines

2 Cape Grace Chenin Blanc Bronze2015 46.5Cape Grace Wines

6 Aravina Estate Chenin Blanc 2015Aravina Estate

3 St Johns Wild Fermented Chenin Blanc 2015Churchview Estate

7 St Johns Wild Fermented Marsanne 2015Churchview Estate

13 St Johns Viognier 2015Churchview Estate

9 Beach Head Pinot Gris 2015Credaro Family Estate

1 Dormilona Chenin Blanc 2015Dormilona

11 Dormilona Blanco 2015Dormilona

10 Juniper Crossing Riesling 2015Juniper Estate

5 Swings & Roundabouts Chenin Blanc 2015Swings & Roundabouts

8 Wise Leaf Series Pinot Grigio 2015Wise Wines

These wines tended to show a lot of attenuation faults and wasn’t super inspiring. The highest pointed Chenin looked bright and clean and hadgreat flavours.


Class: 9


2014 or older Other White Blends & Varietals eg Chenin Blanc, R


ScoreVintage

1 Amigos White Silver2013 51McHenry Hohnen Vintners

4 Fermoy Estate Semillon Bronze2014 48Fermoy Estate

2 Arimia Semillon Bronze2014 47Arimia

5 Arlewood Semillon Bronze2014 46.5Arlewood Estate

6 Aravina Estate Semillon 2014Aravina Estate

3 Juniper Estate Semillon 2014Juniper Estate

Lovely example in the Rousanne Marsanne Chardonnay and aging well.

Judges: Corrina Wright, Pete Bissell, Ben Miller. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne.

Class: 10


2014 & 2015 Rosé

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ScoreVintage

12 Deep Woods 'Estate' Rosé Gold2015 55.5Deep Woods Estate

19 Deep Woods 'Harmony' Rosé Gold2015 55.5Deep Woods Estate

5 Cape Mentelle Rosé Silver2015 51Cape Mentelle Vineyards

16 Hay Shed Hill Pinot Noir Rosé Bronze2015 48.5Hay Shed Hill Wines

3 Arimia Rosé Bronze2014 48Arimia

10 Dormilona Rosado Bronze2015 48Dormilona

11 Knee Deep Rosé Bronze2015 48Knee Deep Wines

9 Swings & Roundabouts Rosé Bronze2015 48Swings & Roundabouts

23 Dovetail Rosé Bronze2015 47.5Kerfuffle Wines

21 Flinders Bay Rosé Bronze2015 47VinPro Wines

22 Xanadu DJL Rosé Bronze2015 47Xanadu

13 Bunkers Shiraz Tempranillo Rosé Bronze2015 46.5Calneggia Family Vineyards

1 Ali B 2014Greenpiper Wines

7 Hamelin Bay Rosé 2015Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd

15 Pitchfork Pink 2015Hay Shed Hill Wines

2 Dovetail Rosé 2014Kerfuffle Wines

14 Laurance of Margaret River Rosé 2015Laurance of Margaret River

6 Lenton Brae No Way Rosé 2015Lenton Brae Wines

4 Preveli Pinot Rosé 'Wild Thing' 2014Preveli Wines

17 Margaret River Range Rosé 2015Sandalford Wines

Class: 10


2014 & 2015 Rosé

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ScoreVintage

17 Margaret River Range Rosé 2015Sandalford Wines

8 Skuttlebutt Rosé 2015Stella Bella Wines

20 Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Rosé 2015Swings & Roundabouts

18 Leila Estate Rosé 2015The Cellar Group c/o Grape Expe

Some good examples of well made Rosés, most showing some forethought rather than being an afterthought.


Class: 11


Single Vineyard Estate Chardonnay (Any Vintage)

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ScoreVintage

21 Flametree SRS Chardonnay Gold2014 55.5Flametree Wines

9 KarriBindi Chardonnay Gold2013 55.5KarriBindi

6 Snake and Herring Corduroy Chardonnay Gold2013 55.5Snake and Herring

22 Snake and Herring Corduroy Chardonnay Gold2014 55.5Snake and Herring

1 Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay Gold2012 55.5Xanadu

20 Xanadu Stevens Road Chardonnay Gold2014 55.5Xanadu

18 Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Chardonnay Silver2014 53Fraser Gallop Estate

8 Cloudburst Chardonnay Silver2013 52Cloudburst

29 Voyager Estate Broadvale Block 5 Chardonnay Silver2014 52Voyager Estate

5 Cowaramup Reserve Chardonnay Silver2012 51Cowaramup Wines

16 Higher Plane Reserve Chardonnay Silver2014 51Higher Plane Wines

12 Hutton Triptych Margaret River Chardonnay Silver2014 51Hutton Wines

15 Awakening Chardonnay Bronze2014 48.5Watershed Premium Wines

7 Woody Nook Single Vineyard Chardonnay Bronze2013 48.5Woody Nook Wines

27 Domaine Naturaliste 2014 Artus Bronze2014 47.5Domaine Naturaliste

3 Heydon Estate The Willow Chardonnay Bronze2012 46.5Heydon Estate

14 Thompson Estate Chardonnay Bronze2014 46.5Thompson Estate

19 After Hours Chardonnay 2014After Hours Wine

28 Aravina Estate Wildwood Ridge Chardonnay 2014Aravina Estate

26 Cape Grace Chardonnay 2014Cape Grace Wines

31 Cloudburst Chardonnay 2014Cloudburst

10 St Johns Brook Reserve Chardonnay 2014Latitude 34 Wine Co

Class: 11


Single Vineyard Estate Chardonnay (Any Vintage)


ScoreVintage

10 St Johns Brook Reserve Chardonnay 2014Latitude 34 Wine Co

11 Barwick Estates Black Label Chardonnay 2014Latitude 34 Wine Co

13 St Johns Brook Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2014Latitude 34 Wine Co

2 Laurance of Margaret River Chardonnay 2012Laurance of Margaret River

23 Calgardup Brook Vineyard Chardonnay 2014McHenry Hohnen Vintners

30 Burnside Vineyard Chardonnay 2014McHenry Hohnen Vintners

4 Peccavi Chardonnay 2012Peccavi Wines

17 Thompson Estate Heart of Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2014Thompson Estate

24 Voyager Estate Broadvale Block 6 Chardonnay 2014Voyager Estate

25 Woodlands 'Chloe' 2014Woodlands Wines

Amazing, amazing class! Umm … thank you Margaret River peeps for making Chardy!


Class: 12


Single Vineyard Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon & Blends Of (


ScoreVintage

11 Amelia Park Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Gold2015 55.5Amelia Park Wines

13 Laurance of Margaret River SSB Gold2015 55.5Laurance of Margaret River

1 Rosily Vineyard Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc Gold2011 55.5Rosily Vineyard

8 Redgate Wines Semillon Silver2014 51Redgate Wines

5 Domaine Naturaliste 2014 Sauvage Bronze2014 49Domaine Naturaliste

7 Redgate Wines Sauvignon Blanc Reserve Bronze2014 48.5Redgate Wines

10 St Johns Brook Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2015 48Latitude 34 Wine Co

3 Mongrel Creek Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 47.5Mongrel Creek

12 Barwick Estates White Label Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2015 46.5Latitude 34 Wine Co

14 Redgate Wines Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2015 46.5Redgate Wines

15 Dormilona Blanco 2015Dormilona

9 Flametree SRS Sauvignon Blanc 2014Flametree Wines

4 Happs Three Hills Eva Marie 2014Happs Wines

16 Hay Shed Hill Block 1 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015Hay Shed Hill Wines

6 Rosily Vineyard Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2014Rosily Vineyard

2 Suckfizzle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2012Stella Bella Wines

Class: 12


Single Vineyard Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon & Blends Of (


ScoreVintage

2 Suckfizzle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2012Stella Bella Wines

Lovely class to judge. A delicious 2011 looking youthful and pure. Top wine lovely snow pea frond notes.


Class: 13


2014 Cabernet Sauvignon

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ScoreVintage

17 Houghton Gladstones Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2014 55.5Houghton Wine Company

12 Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Cabernet Sauvign Gold2014 55.5Swings & Roundabouts

5 Happs Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2014 53Happs Wines

22 Sittella Berns Reserve Silver2014 53Sittella Wines

18 Hay Shed Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2014 52Hay Shed Hill Wines

21 Grace Farm Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2014 51.5Grace Farm

13 Mandoon Estate Research Station Reserve Cabernet Sauvig Silver2014 51Mandoon Estate

11 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2014 51Sandalford Wines

19 Sittella Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2014 51Sittella Wines

26 Natus Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2014 51The Cellar Group c/o Grape Expe

3 Windance Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2014 51Windance Estate

25 Domaine Naturaliste 2014 Rebus Bronze2014 49.5Domaine Naturaliste

8 Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2014 48.5Miles from Nowhere

2 Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2014 48Brash Vineyard

6 Night Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2014 48Greenpiper Wines

23 Robert Oatley Finisterre Cabernet Sauvignion Bronze2014 48Robert Oatley Vineyards

10 Wise Lot 80 Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2014 47.5Wise Wines

14 St Johns Brook Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2014 47Latitude 34 Wine Co

4 Wise Leaf Series Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2014 47Wise Wines

1 Butler Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Butler Crest

7 Rosabrook Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Calneggia Family Vineyards

9 Regional Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Capel Vale Wines

16 Five Tales Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Credaro Family Estate

15 Barwick Estates White Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Latitude 34 Wine Co

24 Simpson Estate 'Jenny' Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Simpson Estate

Class: 13




ScoreVintage

24 Simpson Estate 'Jenny' Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Simpson Estate

20 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Vasse Felix

As expected a pretty strong class. Bright fruited wines which scored well. Those with excessive oak, greenness or oxidised were the poorerexamples.

Judges: Wines 1 - 20: Corrina Wright, Trent Carroll, Courtney Treacher. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne. Wines 21 - 36: RobDilletti, Pete Bissell, Julia Harding MW. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan.

Class: 14




ScoreVintage

15 Brookland Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvigno Gold2013 55.5Brookland Valley Vineyard

28 Devils Lair Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2013 55.5Devil's Lair Pty Ltd

11 Dawson's Cabernet Gold2013 55.5Fermoy Estate

34 Houghton Gladstones Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2013 55.5Houghton Wine Company

49 Houghton Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 52.5Houghton Wine Company

2 Robert Oatley The Pennant Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 52.5Robert Oatley Vineyards

33 Evans & Tate Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 52Evans & Tate

22 Preveli Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 52Preveli Wines

45 Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 52Xanadu

9 Wildberry Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 51.5Flying Fish Cove

1 Deep Woods 'Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 51Deep Woods Estate

44 Grace Farm Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 51Grace Farm

23 Houghton Wisdom Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 51Houghton Wine Company

57 Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 51Xanadu

38 Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 50Brash Vineyard

18 Mantra Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 49Amato Vino

8 Prize Catch Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 49Flying Fish Cove

7 Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 49Stella Bella Wines

5 Windance Reserve Cabernet Bronze2013 49Windance Estate

20 Coward & Black Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon The Black Bronze2013 48.5Coward & Black Vineyards

14 Credaro Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 48Credaro Family Estate

52 Robert Oatley Finisterre Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 48Robert Oatley Vineyards

56 Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 48Samuel Smith & Son Pty Ltd

30 Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Cabernet Sauvign Bronze2013 47.5Swings & Roundabouts

Class: 14




ScoreVintage

30 Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Cabernet Sauvign Bronze2013 47.5Swings & Roundabouts

13 Brygon Reserve Bin 8888 Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 46.5Brygon Reserve Wines Pty Ltd

29 Fermoy Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 46.5Fermoy Estate

3 Flametree SRS Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 46.5Flametree Wines

42 Forester Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 46.5Forester Estate

24 John George Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 46.5Greenpiper Wines

16 Heydon Estate WG Grace Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 46.5Heydon Estate

32 Cherubino Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 46.5Larry Cherubino Wines

46 Xanadu DJL Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 46.5Xanadu

6 Howard Park Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Burch Family Wines

53 Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cape Mentelle Vineyards

35 Gallows Wine Company The Bommy Margaret River Cabern2013Cellarmasters

50 Gallows Wine Co Gallows Margaret River Cabernet 2013Cellarmasters

27 Estate Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Churchview Estate

43 The Bartondale Cabernet 2013Churchview Estate

41 Clairault Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Clairault Wines

55 Artifacts Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Driftwood Estate

12 The Evans & Tate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Evans & Tate

59 Fermoy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Fermoy Estate

4 Happs Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Happs Wines

40 Higher Plane Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Higher Plane Wines

19 Island Brook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Island Brook Estate

39 Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Juniper Estate

26 Knee Deep Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Knee Deep Wines

21 Cherubino Cowaramup Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Larry Cherubino Wines

48 Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Lenton Brae Wines

10 Mandoon Estate Reserve Research Station Reserve Cabern2013Mandoon Estate

31 Palmer Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Palmer Wines

51 Peccavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Peccavi Wines

58 Franklin Tate Alexanders Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Pinnacle Drinks

54 Robert Oatley Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Robert Oatley Vineyards

17 Snake and Herring Gigantic Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Snake and Herring

37 Stella Bella Serie Luminosa Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Stella Bella Wines

47 Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Vasse Felix

Class: 14




ScoreVintage

36 Vintners Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Vintners Ridge Estate

25 Awakening Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Watershed Premium Wines

A solid class of good wines. Top wines showed intensity, concentration and freshness. As always, quite a few wines looking forward anddeveloped.

Judges: Wines 1 - 22: Rob Dilletti, Pete Bissell, Julia Harding MW. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan. Wines 23 - 59: Sarah Crowe,Tom Hogan, Ben Miller. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.

Class: 15




ScoreVintage

22 Mantra Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2012 55.5Amato Vino

19 The Evans & Tate Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2012 55.5Evans & Tate

7 Ringbolt 21 Barriques Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2012 55.5Samuel Smith & Son Pty Ltd

6 Awakening Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2012 55.5Watershed Premium Wines

14 Clairault Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 53Clairault Wines

18 Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 52Streicker Wines

11 Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 51.5Stella Bella Wines

2 Mandoon Estate Research Station Reserve Cabernet Sauvig Silver2012 51Mandoon Estate

16 Credaro Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 49Credaro Family Estate

31 Xanadu DJL Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 49Xanadu

35 Ashbrook Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 48.5Ashbrook Estate

24 Higher Plane Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 48.5Higher Plane Wines

9 Evans & Tate Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 48Evans & Tate

17 Killerby The Foundations Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 48Killerby Wines

29 Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 48Xanadu

33 Houghton Wisdom Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 47.5Houghton Wine Company

8 Vintners Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 47.5Vintners Ridge Estate

4 Robert Oatley The Pennant Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 47Robert Oatley Vineyards

30 Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 47Vasse Felix

27 Brookland Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 46.5Brookland Valley Vineyard

23 Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 46.5Juniper Estate

15 Killerby Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 46.5Killerby Wines

32 Peccavi Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 46.5Peccavi Wines

36 Robert Oatley Finisterre Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 46.5Robert Oatley Vineyards

Class: 15




ScoreVintage

36 Robert Oatley Finisterre Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 46.5Robert Oatley Vineyards

34 Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cape Mentelle Vineyards

28 Cowaramup Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cowaramup Wines

3 Wildberry Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Flying Fish Cove

25 Forester Estate Yelverton Reserve Cabernet 2012Forester Estate

26 Hamelin Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd

12 Heydon Estate WG Grace Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Heydon Estate

13 Preveli Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Preveli Wines

20 Saracen Estates Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Saracen Estates

21 Saracen Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Saracen Estates

1 Stella Bella Serie Luminosa Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Stella Bella Wines

5 Voyager Estate Tom Price Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Voyager Estate

10 Voyager Estate Project V9 Old Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Voyager Estate

A wonderful class to judge. Great to see the 2012s looking so fresh and delicious. Numerous standout wines and a real signature of the region.


Class: 16




ScoreVintage

1 Evans & Tate Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2011 51.5Evans & Tate


6 Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 47.5Juniper Estate

10 Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 46.5Xanadu

7 Ashbrook Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Ashbrook Estate

9 Hamelin Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd


8 Houghton Wisdom Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Houghton Wine Company

4 Ringbolt 21 Barriques Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Samuel Smith & Son Pty Ltd

3 Awakening Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Watershed Premium Wines

Class: 16




ScoreVintage

Majority starting to tire. Fresher wines scored well.


Class: 17


2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blends

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ScoreVintage

7 Mandoon Estate Cabernet Merlot Gold2014 55.5Mandoon Estate

2 Margaret River Range Cabernet Merlot Gold2014 55.5Sandalford Wines

4 Saracen Estates Cabernet Merlot Gold2014 55.5Saracen Estates

16 Woodlands Cabernet Merlot Silver2014 54Woodlands Wines

14 Deep Woods ‘Estate’ Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Silver2014 53Deep Woods Estate

6 Clown Fish Cabernet Merlot Silver2014 51Cowaramup Wines

5 Clairault Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Bronze2014 49.5Clairault Wines

13 Cape Mentelle 'Trinders' Cabernet Merlot Bronze2014 48.5Cape Mentelle Vineyards

11 Brookland Valley Verse 1 Cabernet Merlot Bronze2014 48Brookland Valley Vineyard

1 Happs Estate Cabernet Merlot Bronze2014 48Happs Wines

17 Amelia Park Cabernet Merlot Bronze2014 47.5Amelia Park Wines

15 Pedestal Cabernet Merlot Bronze2014 47Larry Cherubino Wines

19 Watson Family Vineyard Cabernet Merlot Bronze2014 47Woodlands Wines

12 Five Tales Cabernet Merlot 2014Credaro Family Estate

10 Fraser Gallop Estate Cabernet Merlot 2014Fraser Gallop Estate

18 Lenton Brae Cabernet Merlot 2014Lenton Brae Wines

3 Miles From Nowhere Cabernet Merlot 2014Miles from Nowhere

9 Stella Bella Cabernet Merlot 2014Stella Bella Wines

8 Voyager Estate Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot 2014Voyager Estate

20 Windance Cabernet Merlot 2014Windance Estate

Strong class. Best examples showed full ripeness of varietal characters and care with tannin extract.


Class: 18




ScoreVintage

5 Amberley Secret Lane Cabernet Merlot Gold2013 55.5Amberley Estate Pty Ltd

4 Pedestal Cabernet Merlot Gold2013 55.5Larry Cherubino Wines

2 Millbrook Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Gold2013 55.5Millbrook Winery

33 Juniper Estate Aquitaine Rouge Silver2013 54Juniper Estate

11 Mandoon Estate Cabernet Merlot Silver2013 52Mandoon Estate

18 Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot Silver2013 51.5Brookland Valley Vineyard

36 Amelia Park Cabernet Merlot Silver2013 51Amelia Park Wines

16 Credaro Family Estate Cabernet Merlot Silver2013 51Credaro Family Estate

10 Margaret River Range Cabernet Merlot Silver2013 51Sandalford Wines

32 Woodlands Cabernet Merlot Silver2013 51Woodlands Wines

7 Deep Woods 'Estate' Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Bronze2013 49.5Deep Woods Estate

26 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 49.5Evans & Tate

1 Clairault Cellar Release Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Fran Bronze2013 48.5Clairault Wines

30 Higher Plane Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 48Higher Plane Wines

6 Abbey View Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Bronze2013 47Cellarmasters

14 Simpson Estate 'Jenny' Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 47Simpson Estate

34 Snake and Herring Cannonball Bronze2013 47Snake and Herring

20 Amelia Park Trellis Red Bronze2013 46.5Amelia Park Wines

19 Aravina Estate Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 46.5Aravina Estate

9 Beach Head Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 46.5Credaro Family Estate

25 Pitchfork Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 46.5Hay Shed Hill Wines

27 Palmer Cabernets The Grandee Reserve Bronze2013 46.5Palmer Wines

31 Swings & Roundabouts Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 46.5Swings & Roundabouts

12 Windance Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 46.5Windance Estate

15 Brad Cabernet Merlot 2013Amato Vino

35 Arimia Cabernet Merlot Petit Verdot 2013Arimia

22 Cape Mentelle 'Trinders' Cabernet Merlot 2013Cape Mentelle Vineyards

3 St Johns Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Merlot 2013Churchview Estate

21 Estate Range Cabernet Merlot 2013Churchview Estate

38 Oceania Meritage 2013Driftwood Estate

28 Forester Estate Cabernet Merlot 2013Forester Estate

29 Juniper Crossing Cabernet Merlot 2013Juniper Estate

8 KarriBindi Cabernet Merlot 2013KarriBindi

24 Rocky Road Cabernet Merlot 2013McHenry Hohnen Vintners

Class: 18




ScoreVintage

17 Preveli Cabernet Merlot 2013Preveli Wines

23 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Merlot 2013Vasse Felix

37 Voyager Estate Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot 2013Voyager Estate

13 Senses Cabernet Merlot 2013Watershed Premium Wines

Excessive development and extraction marred many wines. Top wines had balance and liveliness.


Class: 19




ScoreVintage

5 Brad Cabernet Merlot Gold2012 55.5Amato Vino

3 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Gold2012 55.5Vasse Felix

9 Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Silver2012 53Voyager Estate

11 Ashbrook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Silver2012 51Ashbrook Estate

7 Cape Mentelle 'Wilyabrup' Silver2012 51Cape Mentelle Vineyards

2 Higher Plane The Messenger Bronze2012 50Higher Plane Wines

10 Houghton Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 46.5Houghton Wine Company

1 Rosily Vineyard The Cartographer Bronze2012 46.5Rosily Vineyard

8 Flametree Cabernet Merlot 2012Flametree Wines

4 Flying Fish Cove Cabernet Merlot 2012Flying Fish Cove

6 Five Moons Cabernet Merlot 2012Greenpiper Wines

Very pleasing class to judge. Wines generally of a strong standard aging gracefully and delicious to drink.


Class: 20




ScoreVintage

1 Rosily Vineyard The Cartographer 2011Rosily Vineyard

Class: 20




ScoreVintage


Class: 21


2014 Merlot

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ScoreVintage

3 Happs Indigenous Series Merlot Bronze2014 47.5Happs Wines

1 Flinders Bay Merlot Bronze2014 47.5VinPro Wines

5 Amberley Merlot 2014Amberley Estate Pty Ltd

2 Beach Head Merlot 2014Credaro Family Estate

4 Happs Estate Merlot 2014Happs Wines

Careful handling of oak required to lift drinkability.


Class: 22


2013 Merlot


ScoreVintage

1 Palmer Merlot Silver2013 53Palmer Wines

6 Mongrel Creek Merlot/Cabernet-Franc Bronze2013 48Mongrel Creek

3 Aravina Estate Merlot 2013Aravina Estate

8 Fermoy Estate Merlot 2013Fermoy Estate

4 Hamelin Bay Merlot 2013Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd

2 Rosily Vineyard Merlot 2013Rosily Vineyard

5 Windance Merlot 2013Windance Estate

7 Woody Nook Limited Release Merlot 2013Woody Nook Wines

Some development showing and oak balance an issue.


Class: 23


2012 or older Merlot


ScoreVintage

2 Laurance of Margaret River Merlot Bronze2012 46.5Laurance of Margaret River

1 Clown Fish Merlot 2012Cowaramup Wines

Solid examples of merlot with some age without the ‘wow’ needed to reward higher points.


Class: 24


2014 Shiraz

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ScoreVintage

8 Amberley Shiraz Gold2014 55.5Amberley Estate Pty Ltd

17 Domaine Naturaliste 2014 Rachis Gold2014 55.5Domaine Naturaliste

10 Peccavi Shiraz Silver2014 53Peccavi Wines

2 Brookland Valley Verse 1 Shiraz Silver2014 51Brookland Valley Vineyard

22 Credaro Kinship Shiraz Silver2014 51Credaro Family Estate

19 Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Shiraz Bronze2014 49.5Brash Vineyard

28 Forester Estate Home Block Shiraz Bronze2014 49Forester Estate

21 Windance Shiraz Bronze2014 49Windance Estate

1 Table Talk Shiraz Bronze2014 48.5Butler Crest

5 Deep Woods 'Reserve' Shiraz Bronze2014 48Deep Woods Estate

29 Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Shiraz Bronze2014 48Miles from Nowhere

4 Beach Head Shiraz Bronze2014 47Credaro Family Estate

31 Franklin Tate Shiraz Bronze2014 47Pinnacle Drinks

23 After Hours Shiraz Bronze2014 46.5After Hours Wine

24 MadFish Gold Turtle Shiraz Bronze2014 46.5Burch Family Wines

7 Five Tales Shiraz Bronze2014 46.5Credaro Family Estate

6 Happs Estate Shiraz Bronze2014 46.5Happs Wines

13 Rocky Road Shiraz Bronze2014 46.5McHenry Hohnen Vintners

32 Miles From Nowhere Shiraz Bronze2014 46.5Miles from Nowhere

26 Natus Shiraz Bronze2014 46.5The Cellar Group c/o Grape Expe

27 Wise Sea Urchin Shiraz Bronze2014 46.5Wise Wines

25 Rosabrook Shiraz 2014Calneggia Family Vineyards

3 Cape Grace Shiraz 2014Cape Grace Wines

14 Coward & Black Vineyards Show Shiraz 2014Coward & Black Vineyards

Class: 24


2014 Shiraz


ScoreVintage

14 Coward & Black Vineyards Show Shiraz 2014Coward & Black Vineyards

9 Evans & Tate Pile Driver Shiraz 2014Evans & Tate

16 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Shiraz 2014Evans & Tate

12 Flying Fish Cove Shiraz 2014Flying Fish Cove

30 Harmans Festival Shiraz 2014Harmans Estate

18 Juniper Crossing Shiraz 2014Juniper Estate

20 Dovetail Shiraz 2014Kerfuffle Wines

34 Margaret River Range Shiraz 2014Sandalford Wines

15 Voyager Estate Shiraz 2014Voyager Estate

11 Watson Family Vineyard Shiraz 2014Woodlands Wines

33 Xanadu DJL Shiraz 2014Xanadu

A challenging class due to the excessive extract of tannins and green, lean fruit. Best wines managed to control the tannins and buildgenerosity and fruit weight.


Class: 25


2013 Shiraz


ScoreVintage

37 Cape Grace Shiraz Gold2013 55.5Cape Grace Wines

12 Wildberry Reserve Shiraz Silver2013 51Flying Fish Cove

25 Heydon Estate The Sledge Shiraz Silver2013 51Heydon Estate

11 Windance Shiraz Silver2013 51Windance Estate

21 Windance Reserve Shiraz Silver2013 51Windance Estate

7 Deep Woods 'Reserve' Shiraz Bronze2013 49Deep Woods Estate

27 Forester Estate Shiraz Bronze2013 49Forester Estate

13 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Shiraz Bronze2013 48.5Evans & Tate

9 Voyager Estate Shiraz Bronze2013 48.5Voyager Estate

4 Credaro Family Estate Shiraz Bronze2013 48Credaro Family Estate

2 Evans & Tate Redbrook Shiraz Bronze2013 48Evans & Tate

32 Swings & Roundabouts Shiraz Bronze2013 48Swings & Roundabouts

20 John George Shiraz Bronze2013 47.5Greenpiper Wines

14 Palmer Shiraz Bronze2013 47Palmer Wines

28 Thompson Estate Four Chambers Shiraz Bronze2013 47Thompson Estate

Class: 25


2013 Shiraz


ScoreVintage

28 Thompson Estate Four Chambers Shiraz Bronze2013 47Thompson Estate

26 Flametree Margaret River Shiraz Bronze2013 46.5Flametree Wines

18 Knee Deep Shiraz Bronze2013 46.5Knee Deep Wines

24 Senses Shiraz Bronze2013 46.5Watershed Premium Wines

33 Xanadu Stevens Road Shiraz Bronze2013 46.5Xanadu

5 Howard Park Leston Shiraz 2013Burch Family Wines

19 Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2013Cape Mentelle Vineyards

30 Gallows Wine Co The Bommy Margaret River Shiraz 2013Cellarmasters

17 Estate Range Shiraz 2013Churchview Estate

35 The Bartondale Shiraz 2013Churchview Estate

31 Domaine Nauraliste Discovery 2013 Syrah 2013Domaine Naturaliste

36 Artifacts Shiraz 2013Driftwood Estate

29 Fermoy Estate Shiraz 2013Fermoy Estate

1 Juniper Estate Shiraz 2013Juniper Estate

22 Shiraz 2013KarriBindi

10 Lenton Brae Shiraz 2013Lenton Brae Wines

8 Mongrel Creek Shiraz 2013Mongrel Creek

15 Peccavi Syrah 2013Peccavi Wines

16 Franklin Tate Reserve Margaret River Shiraz 2013Pinnacle Drinks

6 Redgate Wines Shiraz 2013Redgate Wines

3 Estate Reserve Shiraz 2013Sandalford Wines

23 Vasse Felix Shiraz 2013Vasse Felix

34 Xanadu DJL Shiraz 2013Xanadu

Many wines showed excessive extraction making them tough and unbalanced. Top wine had fruit weight and freshness.

Judges: Rob Diletti, Courtney Treacher, Tom Hogan. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan.

Class: 26


2012 or older Shiraz


ScoreVintage

19 Evans & Tate Redbrook Shiraz Gold2012 55.5Evans & Tate

10 KarriBindi Shiraz Silver2012 52KarriBindi


Class: 26


2012 or older Shiraz


ScoreVintage


2 Evans & Tate Redbrook Shiraz Bronze2011 49Evans & Tate

15 Streicker Bridgeland Block Syrah Bronze2012 49Streicker Wines

5 Stella Bella Shiraz Bronze2012 48.5Stella Bella Wines

8 Laurance of Margaret River Shiraz Bronze2012 48Laurance of Margaret River

6 Happs Three Hills Shiraz Bronze2012 47.5Happs Wines

1 Hamelin Bay Shiraz Bronze2011 46.5Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd

16 Hamelin Bay Reserve Shiraz Bronze2012 46.5Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd

13 Ashbrook Estate Shiraz 2012Ashbrook Estate

9 Clown Fish Shiraz 2012Cowaramup Wines

12 Credaro Family Estate Shiraz 2012Credaro Family Estate

11 Forester Estate Home Block Shiraz 2012Forester Estate

3 Frazer Woods Shiraz 2011Frazer Woods

18 Heydon Estate The Sledge Shiraz 2012Heydon Estate

14 Millbrook Limited Release Shiraz 2012Millbrook Winery

7 Rosily Vineyard Shiraz 2012Rosily Vineyard

17 Estate Reserve Shiraz 2012Sandalford Wines

Some nice wines , tannins and oak balance an issue.

Judges: Sarah Crowe, Julia Harding MW, Trent Carroll. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.

Class: 27


2014 Reds other than Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Sauvign

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ScoreVintage

11 Hay Shed Hill Malbec Silver2014 53Hay Shed Hill Wines

12 Deep Woods 'Estate' Shiraz Et Al Silver2014 51Deep Woods Estate

6 Flying Fish Cove Cabernet Merlot Silver2014 51Flying Fish Cove

17 Lentedal Tempranillo Silver2014 51Lentedal Vineyard Estate

15 Hay Shed Hill Shiraz Tempranillo Bronze2014 48.5Hay Shed Hill Wines

8 Madfish Gold Turtle Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Bronze2014 48Burch Family Wines

1 Fraser Gallop Estate Misceo Bronze2014 48Fraser Gallop Estate

5 Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot Bronze2014 47.5Brookland Valley Vineyard

14 Aravina Estate Shiraz Tempranillo Bronze2014 47Aravina Estate

Class: 27




ScoreVintage

14 Aravina Estate Shiraz Tempranillo Bronze2014 47Aravina Estate

9 Wise Leaf series Malbec Bronze2014 47Wise Wines

3 Woodlands 'Emily' Special Reserve Bronze2014 47Woodlands Wines

10 Deep Woods 'Estate' Malbec Bronze2014 46.5Deep Woods Estate

4 Redgate Wines Bin 588 Bronze2014 46.5Redgate Wines

18 Harmans Regional Tempranillo 2014Harmans Estate

16 Kerfuffle Wine Shiraz Viognier 2014Kerfuffle Wines

2 Redgate Wines Cabernet Franc 2014Redgate Wines

13 Vasse Felix Classic Dry Red 2014Vasse Felix

7 Windance Cabernet Merlot 2014Windance Estate

Solid class without many standout wines.


Class: 28




ScoreVintage

5 Evans & Tate Margaret River Malbec Gold2013 55.5Evans & Tate

3 Deep Woods 'Ebony' Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Silver2013 51.5Deep Woods Estate

7 Arimia Shiraz Viognier Silver2013 51Arimia

2 Devil's Lair Margaret River The Hidden Cave Cabernet Shira Bronze2013 50Devil's Lair Pty Ltd

1 Snake and Herring Calypso Bronze2013 49Snake and Herring

8 Arimia Zinfandel Bronze2013 48.5Arimia

4 Arimia Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Bronze2013 46.5Arimia

9 Hazel's Vineyard Zinfandel 2013McHenry Hohnen Vintners

6 Palmer Malbec 2013Palmer Wines

A range of styes, but top wines have freshness and fruit depth.


Class: 29




ScoreVintage

4 Palmer Malbec Gold2012 55.5Palmer Wines

3 Happs Three Hills Grenache Shiraz Mataro Bronze2012 48.5Happs Wines

6 Clairault Cellar Release Petit Verdot Bronze2012 46.5Clairault Wines

1 Forester Estate Cabernet Durif 2012Forester Estate

7 Hamelin Bay Rampant Red 2012Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd

2 Peccavi "No Regrets" Cabernet Merlot 2012Peccavi Wines

5 Watson Family Vineyard Nebbiolo 2012Woodlands Wines

Delicious varietal Malbec in this class.


Class: 31


Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Any Vintage)

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ScoreVintage

21 Amelia Park Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2013 55.5Amelia Park Wines

36 Rosabrook Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2014 55.5Calneggia Family Vineyards

14 Woody Nook Gallagher's Choice Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 54Woody Nook Wines

6 Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 52Fraser Gallop Estate

25 Knotting Hill Jack Gordon Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 52Knotting Hill Vineyard

22 Coward & Black Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon The Black Silver2013 51Coward & Black Vineyards

26 Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 51Fraser Gallop Estate

4 Higher Plane Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2011 51Higher Plane Wines

35 Knotting Hill Jack Gordon Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2014 51Knotting Hill Vineyard

17 Deep Woods 'Wilyabrup' Grand Selection Cabernet Sauvign Bronze2013 49.5Deep Woods Estate

5 The Far Side Bronze2012 49.5St Margaret's Vineyard

13 Laurance of Margaret River Icon Cabernet Bronze2012 49Laurance of Margaret River

8 Hay Shed Hill Block 2 Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 48.5Hay Shed Hill Wines

24 Rosily Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 48Rosily Vineyard

1 Settlers Ridge Organic Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2008 48Settlers Ridge Organic Wines

10 Woodlands 'Thomas' Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 48Woodlands Wines

27 Woodlands 'Benjamin' Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 47.5Woodlands Wines

29 Howard Park Leston Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 47Burch Family Wines

23 Hazel's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 46.5McHenry Hohnen Vintners

Class: 31


Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Any Vintage)


ScoreVintage

23 Hazel's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 46.5McHenry Hohnen Vintners

3 Suckfizzle Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 46.5Stella Bella Wines

9 Voyager Estate Project U12 North Block Cabernet Sauvigno Bronze2012 46.5Voyager Estate

15 Aravina Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Aravina Estate

20 Rosabrook Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Calneggia Family Vineyards

19 Cape Grace Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cape Grace Wines

11 Cloudburst Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cloudburst

16 Cloudburst Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cloudburst

34 Cowaramup Ellensbrook Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Cowaramup Wines

12 Deep Woods 'Wilyabrup' Grand Selection Cabernet Sauvign2012Deep Woods Estate


30 'LC' Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Larry Cherubino Wines

31 St Johns Brook Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Latitude 34 Wine Co

32 Barwick Estates Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Latitude 34 Wine Co

33 The Far Side 2014St Margaret's Vineyard

7 Thompson Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Thompson Estate

18 Wise Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Wise Wines

28 Xanadu Stevens Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Xanadu

Some lovely wines expressing their vineyard, a few showing development.


Class: 32


Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blend


ScoreVintage

11 Knotting Hill Cabernet Malbec Gold2014 55.5Knotting Hill Vineyard

9 Woodlands 'Margaret' Gold2014 55.5Woodlands Wines

5 Higher Plane The Messenger Silver2013 52Higher Plane Wines

2 Woodlands 'Margaret' Bronze2012 49Woodlands Wines

8 Woodlands 'Margaret' Bronze2013 49Woodlands Wines

6 Woody Nook Single Vineyard Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 49Woody Nook Wines

1 Torpedo Rocks Cabernet Merlot 2011Cape Naturaliste Vineyard

3 Happs Three Hills Charles Andreas 2012Happs Wines

Class: 32


Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blend


ScoreVintage

3 Happs Three Hills Charles Andreas 2012Happs Wines

10 St Johns Brook Single Vineyard Cabernet Merlot 2014Latitude 34 Wine Co

7 Rosily Vineyard The Cartographer 2013Rosily Vineyard

4 Thompson Estate Cabernet Merlot 2012Thompson Estate

Solid class of wines. Weaker wines slightly stewy and out of balance with extract. Stronger wines bright fruited with extract in check.


Class: 33


Sparkling Wine - bottle fermented and disgorged (Any Vintage)


ScoreVintage

6 Lentedal Blanc de Blanc Silver2012 51.5Lentedal Vineyard Estate

9 Palmer Sparkling Diamonds Bronze2014 48.5Palmer Wines

5 Flying Fish Cove Sparkling Pinot Chardonnay Bronze2012 48Flying Fish Cove

7 Aravina Estate Sparkling Chenin Blanc Bronze2014 46.5Aravina Estate

3 Frazer Woods Pinot Chardonnay 2009Frazer Woods

4 Frazer Woods Lacache 2012Frazer Woods

10 Frazer Woods Sparkling Shiraz 0Frazer Woods

8 Laurance of Margaret River Celebrations 2014Laurance of Margaret River

1 Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Sparkling Pinot C 0Swings & Roundabouts

2 Thompson Estate Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2008Thompson Estate

Searching for more complexity to bottle fermented wines to reward any higher points.


Class: 34


Sweet White Table Wine - over 15gm/l (Any Vintage)


ScoreVintage

1 Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Cane Cut Bronze0 47Swings & Roundabouts

2 Xanadu Cane Cut Viognier 2015Xanadu

Class: 34


Sweet White Table Wine - over 15gm/l (Any Vintage)


ScoreVintage

Wines lacking complexity.


Class: 35


2012 or older Chardonnay

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ScoreVintage

5 Cowaramup Reserve Chardonnay Gold2010 55.5Cowaramup Wines

19 Evans & Tate Redbrook Chardonnay Gold2012 55.5Evans & Tate

15 Xanadu Stevens Road Chardonnay Gold2012 55.5Xanadu

8 Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Chardonnay Silver2011 53Lenton Brae Wines

16 Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Chardonnay Silver2012 52Lenton Brae Wines


14 Cherubino Margaret River Chardonnay Silver2012 51Larry Cherubino Wines

20 Robert Oatley The Pennant Chardonnay Silver2012 51Robert Oatley Vineyards

2 Cherubino Margaret River Chardonnay Bronze2009 49Larry Cherubino Wines

18 Brookland Valley Chardonnay Bronze2012 48Brookland Valley Vineyard

3 Hummingbird Chardonnay Bronze2010 48Brygon Reserve Wines Pty Ltd

17 Millbrook Limited Release Chardonnay Bronze2012 48Millbrook Winery

13 Hamelin Bay Reserve Chardonnay Bronze2012 47Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd

7 Cherubino Margaret River Chardonnay Bronze2010 47Larry Cherubino Wines

4 Brygon Reserve Bin 868 Chardonnay Bronze2010 46.5Brygon Reserve Wines Pty Ltd

11 The Bruce Chardonnay Bronze2011 46.5Brygon Reserve Wines Pty Ltd

10 Flying High Chardonnay 2011Brygon Reserve Wines Pty Ltd

6 Evans & Tate Redbrook Chardonnay 2010Evans & Tate

1 Heydon Estate The Willow Chardonnay 2006Heydon Estate

12 Robert Oatley The Pennant Chardonnay 2011Robert Oatley Vineyards

A range of wine quality with best wines having freshness and balance.


Class: 36


2012 or older White Other than Chardonnay


ScoreVintage

1 The Yard Pedestal Vineyard SSB Bronze2007 49Larry Cherubino Wines

3 The Yard Pedestal Vineyard SSB Bronze2010 48Larry Cherubino Wines

2 The Yard Pedestal Vineyard SSB 2008Larry Cherubino Wines

Sound, well made wines showing bottle development.


Class: 37


2010 or older Cabernet Sauvignon


ScoreVintage

1 Houghton Gladstones Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2007 52Houghton Wine Company

10 Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2010 52Xanadu



11 Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2010 48Xanadu

5 Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2009 47Xanadu

8 Evans & Tate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2010 46.5Evans & Tate


13 Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Juniper Estate

2 Cherubino Margaret River Cabernet 2009Larry Cherubino Wines

7 Cherubino 'Wilyabrup' Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Larry Cherubino Wines

14 Cherubino Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Larry Cherubino Wines

12 Robert Oatley The Pennant Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Robert Oatley Vineyards

9 Saracen Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Saracen Estates

15 Saracen Estates Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Saracen Estates

Unfortunately no golds as many wines showed development and lacked fruit presence.


Class: 38


2010 or older Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blends


ScoreVintage

1 Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot 2009Brookland Valley Vineyard


Class: 39


Alternative Styles & Emerging Varieties White (Any Vintage)

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ScoreVintage

2 Dormilona Skinnie Bronze2015 50Dormilona

1 The Italian Job Vermentino Bronze2014 48Flying Fish Cove

3 Pedestal Pinot Gris Bronze2015 48Larry Cherubino Wines

Creative debate around these wines, an exciting future for this class.


Class: 40


Alternative Styles & Emerging Varieties Red (Any Vintage)


ScoreVintage

11 Amato Vino Carignano Graciano Silver2014 51Amato Vino

14 Dormilona Tinto Bronze2015 49Dormilona

4 Xanadu Stevens Road Graciano Bronze2013 49Xanadu

9 Amato Vino Teroldego Bronze2014 48Amato Vino

7 The Italian Job Sangiovese Bronze2014 48Flying Fish Cove

3 Stella Bella Tempranillo Bronze2013 48Stella Bella Wines

12 Rosabrook Single Vineyard Estate Tempranillo Bronze2014 47.5Calneggia Family Vineyards

13 Watson Family Vineyard Whole Bunch Shiraz Bronze2015 47.5Woodlands Wines

6 Amato Vino Tempranillo Bronze2014 47Amato Vino

10 Amato Vino Nebbiolo 2014Amato Vino

1 Stella Bella Sangiovese Cabernet 2012Stella Bella Wines

5 Stella Bella Sangiovese Cabernet 2013Stella Bella Wines

2 Woody Nook Limited Release Graciano & Tempranillo 2013Woody Nook Wines

Class: 40


Alternative Styles & Emerging Varieties Red (Any Vintage)


ScoreVintage

2 Woody Nook Limited Release Graciano & Tempranillo 2013Woody Nook Wines

8 Woody Nook Killdog Creek Tempranillo 2014Woody Nook Wines

Diverse style of wines, as you would expect. Several wines were excessively over oaked.


Class: 41


Non-Commercial White Wine (Any Vintage)

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ScoreVintage

2 Andrew Dawson Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2015 47Andrew Dawson

1 When I Win 2015Sherie Read

Two well made wines showing variety integrity.


Class: 42


Non-Commercial Red Wine (Any Vintage)

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ScoreVintage

1 Birdsong Cabernet Merlot 2013Birdsong

2 Birdsong Shiraz 2013Birdsong

3 Birdsong Shiraz 2014Birdsong

Wines had good fruit base, but showed the difficulties of small batch winemaking. Aim to show clarity of fruit.


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