Vintage Cellars 2014 Margaret River Wine ShowJUDGING RESULTS 2014 VINTAGE CELLARS MARGARET RIVER...
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Vintage Cellars 2014Margaret River Wine Show
24 - 27 November 2014Margaret River Education Campus
Results Book
Trophy & Award Winners
TROPHY
Best Red Wine of Show Presented by Portavin
Deep Woods 'Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Best White Wine of Show Presented by Labelmakers World
Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2013
Most Successful Exhibitor Presented by Vintage Cellars
Evans & Tate
Best Exhibition Presented by Vinline
Brookland Valley Chardonnay 2011
International Judge’s Trophy Presented by Seguin Moreau
Voyager Estate Project 95 Chardonnay 2013
Best Cabernet Sauvignon Presented by UBIMET
Deep Woods 'Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Best Chardonnay Presented by Booth Transport
Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2013
Best Single Vineyard Estate Red Presented by CHEP
Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Best Single Vineyard Estate White Presented by Tonnellerie de Mercurey
Xanadu Stevens Road Chardonnay 2012
AWARD
Best Cabernet Sauvignon Blend Presented by Cospack / Saverglass
Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot 2012
Best Sauvignon Blanc Presented by Silverlock
Watershed Senses Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Best Blend of Sauvignon Blanc& Semillon
Presented by SWAT
Evans & Tate Metricup Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Best Shiraz Presented by Nadalie Australia
Evans & Tate Redbrook Shiraz 2012
Best Other Blend or Varietal Presented by Laffort
Woodlands ‘Emily’ Special Reserve 2013
JUDGING RESULTS
2014 VINTAGE CELLARS MARGARET RIVER WINE SHOW
Class: 1
Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Medal
2014 Chardonnay
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6 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Chardonnay Silver2014 51Evans & Tate
3 Margaret River Range Chardonnay Bronze2014 48.5Sandalford Wines
5 Woodlands Chardonnay Bronze2014 47.5Woodlands Wines
11 Clown Fish Chardonnay Bronze2014 47Cowaramup Wines
8 Windance Estate Unoaked Chardonnay Bronze2014 47Windance Estate
12 Domaine Naturaliste Chardonnay Bronze2014 46.5Naturaliste Vintners Pty Ltd
9 Baily & Baily Folio Margaret River Chardonnay Bronze2014 46.5Pinnacle
1 Rosabrook Chardonnay Bronze2014 46.5Wine Shack Pty Ltd
7 MadFish Gold Turtle Chardonnay 2014Burch Family Wines
14 Churchview Estate Unwooded Chardonnay 2014Churchview Estate
4 Devil's Lair Margaret River Hidden Cave Chardonnay 2014Devil's Lair Pty Ltd
15 The Collection Chardonnay 2014Driftwood Estate
2 Miles from Nowhere Chardonnay 2014Grape Expectations Vintners
10 Juniper Crossing Chardonnay 2014Juniper Estate
13 Harmans Festival Chardonnay 2014Margaret River Winemakers
Judges: Rob Diletti, James Lawther MW, Dave Longden, Associates: Paul Stevenson, Dave Johnson
Class: 2
Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Medal
2013 Chardonnay
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4 Clairault Estate Chardonnay Gold2013 55.5Clairault Wines
58 Deep Woods 'Reserve' Chardonnay Gold2013 55.5Deep Woods Estate
20 Sittella, Reserve Margaret River Chardonnay Gold2013 55.5Sittella Wines
16 Snake and Herring Corduroy Chardonnay Gold2013 55.5Snake and Herring
1 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay Gold2013 55.5Vasse Felix
36 Vasse Felix Chardonnay Gold2013 55.5Vasse Felix
23 KarriBindi Chardonnay Silver2013 53.5KarriBindi
Class: 2
Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Medal
2013 Chardonnay
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8 Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay Silver2013 53.5Xanadu
15 Brookland Valley Chardonnay Silver2013 53Brookland Valley Vineyard
49 Robert Oatley Finisterre Silver2013 53Robert Oatley Vineyards
35 Juniper Estate Chardonnay Silver2013 52Juniper Estate
40 Palmer Reserve Chardonnay Silver2013 52Palmer Wines
6 Aravina Estate Chardonnay Silver2013 51Aravina Estate
13 Arimia Estate Chardonnay Silver2013 51Arimia Estate
54 Clairault Margaret River Chardonnay Silver2013 51Clairault Wines
3 Robert Oatley The Pennant Silver2013 51Robert Oatley Vineyards
21 Windows Estate Chardonnay Silver2013 51Windows Estate
19 Flametree Chardonnay Bronze2013 49.5Flametree Wines
47 Grace Farm Chardonnay Bronze2013 49Grace Farm
59 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Chardonnay Bronze2013 48.5Evans & Tate
41 Higher Plane Chardonnay Bronze2013 48.5Higher Plane Wines
52 Thompson Estate Chardonnay Bronze2013 48.5Thompson Estate
64 Xanadu Chardonnay Bronze2013 48.5Xanadu
42 Amelia Park Chardonnay Bronze2013 48Amelia Park Wines
29 Celestial Bay Chardonnay Bronze2013 48Celestial Bay
48 Gallows Wine Co The Bommy Margaret River Chardonna Bronze2013 48Cellarmasters
27 Coward & Black Vineyards: Chardonnay Bronze2013 47.5Coward & Black Vineyards
25 Evans & Tate Redbrook Chardonnay Bronze2013 47.5Evans & Tate
55 Flying Fish Cove 'Wildberry' Reserve Chardonnay Bronze2013 47.5Flying Fish Cove
9 Voyager Estate Chardonnay Bronze2013 47.5Voyager Estate
63 Devil's Lair Chardonnay Bronze2013 47Devil's Lair Pty Ltd
34 Robert Oatley Signature Series Bronze2013 47Robert Oatley Vineyards
2 Awakening Chardonnay Bronze2013 47Watershed Premium Wines
46 Xanadu DJL Chardonnay Bronze2013 47Xanadu
26 Cape Mentelle Chardonnay Bronze2013 46.5Cape Mentelle Vineyards
32 Flying Fish Chardonnay Bronze2013 46.5Flying Fish Cove
33 Houghton Margaret River Chardonnay Bronze2013 46.5Houghton Wine Company
7 Killerby Chardonnay Bronze2013 46.5Killerby
57 Domaine Naturaliste Floris Chardonnay Bronze2013 46.5Naturaliste Vintners Pty Ltd
24 Penny Lane Estate Chardonnay Bronze2013 46.5Penny Lane Estate
56 Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Chardonnay Bronze2013 46.5Swings & Roundabouts
Class: 2
Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Medal
2013 Chardonnay
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51 Vasse Felix Filius Chardonnay Bronze2013 46.5Vasse Felix
17 3 Oceans The Explorers Chardonnay 20133 Oceans Wine Company
12 Ashbrook Estate Chardonnay 2013Ashbrook Estate
50 Brookland Valley Verse 1 Chardonnay 2013Brookland Valley Vineyard
53 Humming Bird Series 2013Brygon Reserve Wines
30 Abbey View Margaret River Chardonnay 2013Cellarmasters
5 The Bartondale Chardonnay 2013Churchview Estate
61 Deep Woods Estate Chardonnay 2013Deep Woods Estate
39 Artifacts Chardonnay 2013Driftwood Estate
62 Forester Estate Chardonnay 2013Forester Estate
10 Happs Chardonnay 2013Happs Pty Ltd
38 Hay Shed Hill Chardonnay 2013Hay Shed Hill Wines
31 South by Southwest Chardonnay 2013Higher Plane Wines
22 The Royals Chardonnay 2013House of Cards
11 Howling Wolves Chardonnay 2013Howling Wolves Wines
44 Island Brook Estate Chardonnay 2013Island Brook Estate
37 Knee Deep Chardonnay 2013Knee Deep Wines
45 Kracker Jack Chardonnay 2013Palmer Wines
28 Cow Bombie Margaret River Chardonnay 2013Pinnacle
60 Redgate Chardonnay 2013Redgate Wines
18 Snake and Herring Tough Love Chardonnay 2013Snake and Herring
65 Swings & Roundabouts Chardonnay 2013Swings & Roundabouts
43 Woodlands Chardonnay 2013Woodlands Wines
14 Woody Nook - Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2013Woody Nook Wines
Wines 1 - 30: Great class of wines with a lot of amazing fruit power, finness and attention to detail. Wines 31 - 65: Yummy!!
Judges: Wines 1 - 30 :Rob Diletti, James Lawther MW, Dave Longden, Associates: Paul Stevenson, Dave JohnsonWines 31 - 65: Corina Wright, Patrick White, Dave Longden, Associates: Claire Tonon, Brendan Carr
Class: 3
Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Medal
2012 Chardonnay
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23 Evans & Tate Redbrook Chardonnay Gold2012 55.5Evans & Tate
Class: 3
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2012 Chardonnay
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2 Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Chardonnay Gold2012 55.5Lenton Brae Wines
8 Xanadu Chardonnay Gold2012 55.5Xanadu
13 Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay Gold2012 55.5Xanadu
24 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Chardonnay Silver2012 54Evans & Tate
18 Palmer Reserve Chardonnay Silver2012 52.5Palmer Wines
17 Juniper Estate Chardonnay Silver2012 51.5Juniper Estate
26 3 Oceans The Explorers Chardonnay Silver2012 513 Oceans Wine Company
9 Gallows Wine Co The Bommy Margaret River Chardonna Silver2012 51Cellarmasters
11 Millbrook Winery Limited Release Chardonnay Silver2012 51Millbrook Winery
16 Amelia Park Chardonnay Bronze2012 50Amelia Park Wines
20 Edwards Chardonnay Bronze2012 49.5Edwards Wines Pty Ltd
6 Knee Deep Limited Release Kim's Chardonnay Bronze2012 49Knee Deep Wines
1 Robert Oatley The Pennant Bronze2012 47Robert Oatley Vineyards
12 Killerby Chardonnay Bronze2012 46.5Killerby
15 Night Harvest Reserve Chardonnay Bronze2012 46.5Night Harvest
4 Ashbrook Estate Chardonnay 2012Ashbrook Estate
25 Brygon Reserve Bin 868 2012Brygon Reserve Wines
7 Credaro Family Estate Chardonnay 2012Credaro Family Estate
22 Fermoy Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2012Fermoy Estate
10 Heydon Estate The Willow Chardonnay 2012Heydon Estate
14 Howling Wolves Small Batch Chardonnay 2012Howling Wolves Wines
5 Laurance of Margaret River Chardonnay 2012Laurance of Margaret River
19 Chardonnay 2012Moses Rock Farm
21 Stella Bella Chardonnay 2012Stella Bella Wines
3 Voyager Estate Chardonnay 2012Voyager Estate
Great class! Variety of styles awarded. Main issues with non medal wines were attenuation, oxidation and premature.
Judges: Rob Diletti, James Lawther MW, Dave Longden, Associates: Paul Stevenson, Dave Johnson
Class: 4
Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Medal
2014 Sauvignon Blanc
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17 Senses Sauvignon Blanc Gold2014 55.5Watershed Premium Wines
10 Miles from Nowhere Sauvignon Blanc Silver2014 52.5Grape Expectations Vintners
1 Franklin Tate Estates Sauvignon Blanc Silver2014 51.5Grape Expectations Vintners
11 Killerby Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 49Killerby
16 Knee Deep Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 48Knee Deep Wines
22 Mandoon Estate Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 47.5Mandoon Estate
6 Stella Bella Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 47.5Stella Bella Wines
13 Brygon Reserve The Bruce Bronze2014 47Brygon Reserve Wines
4 Hamelin Bay Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 47Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd
14 Wise Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 47Wise Wine
12 Woody Nook - Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 47Woody Nook Wines
18 Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 46.5Brash Vineyard
15 Evans & Tate Breathing Space Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 46.5Evans & Tate
20 Millbrook Winery Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 46.5Millbrook Winery
19 Ashbrook Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2014Ashbrook Estate
5 Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2014Cape Naturaliste Vineyard
23 Credaro Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2014Credaro Family Estate
9 Deep Woods Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2014Deep Woods Estate
21 Forester Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2014Forester Estate
8 The Joker Sauvignon Blanc 2014House of Cards
2 KarriBindi Sauvignon Blanc 2014KarriBindi
7 Counterfeit Sauvignon Blanc - WITHDRAWN 2014Lenton Brae Wines
24 Dormilona Skinnie - WITHDRAWN 2014Perryscope
3 Sauvignon Blanc - WITHDRAWN 2014Preveli Wines
Very few obvious winemaking faults. Best wines were clean, interesting and textural.
Judges: Sue Hodder, Patrick White, Trent Carroll, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 5
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2013 or older Sauvignon Blanc
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1 Butler Crest Sauvignon Blanc Gold2013 55.5Night Harvest
Class: 5
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2013 or older Sauvignon Blanc
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4 Fermoy Estate Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2013 47.5Fermoy Estate
5 Robert Oatley Signature Series Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2013 47.5Robert Oatley Vineyards
2 Houghton Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2013 46.5Houghton Wine Company
3 Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2012 46.5Moses Rock Farm
7 Counterfeit Sauvignon Blanc 2013Lenton Brae Wines
6 Sauvignon Blanc Wild Thing 2013Preveli Wines
Judges: Sue Hodder, Patrick White, Trent Carroll, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 6
Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Medal
2014 Blends of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon
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36 Silverleaf Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Gold2014 55.5Churchview Estate
37 Bonking Frog Wines Foreigner SSB Gold2014 55.5PB & JM Hutton
11 Shades Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Gold2014 55.5Watershed Premium Wines
19 Windance Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Gold2014 55.5Windance Estate
45 Killerby Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Silver2014 54Killerby
50 Laurance of Margaret River SSB Silver2014 53Laurance of Margaret River
31 Vasse Felix Classic Dry White Silver2014 52Vasse Felix
42 Amberley Secret Lane Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Silver2014 51Amberley Estate Pty Ltd
38 Forester Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Silver2014 51Forester Estate
32 Lenton Brae Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Silver2014 51Lenton Brae Wines
20 Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Silver2014 51Vasse Felix
7 Clown Fish Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 49.5Cowaramup Wines
56 Deep Woods Estate 'Ivory' Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 49Deep Woods Estate
41 Coward & Black Vineyards: Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 48.5Coward & Black Vineyards
10 Franklin Tate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 48.5Pinnacle
28 Xanadu DJL Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 48.5Xanadu
17 Hay Shed Hill Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 48Hay Shed Hill Wines
18 Swings & Roundabouts Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 48Swings & Roundabouts
14 Amelia Park Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 47.5Amelia Park Wines
Class: 6
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2014 Blends of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon
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13 Watson Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 47.5Woodlands Wines
23 Houghton Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 47Houghton Wine Company
16 Barking Owl Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 47Millbrook Winery
53 Brookland Valley Verse 1 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 46.5Brookland Valley Vineyard
46 GWC Bommy Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 46.5Cellarmasters
25 Beach Head Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 46.5Credaro Family Estate
9 Miles from Nowhere Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 46.5Grape Expectations Vintners
48 Pitchfork Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 46.5Hay Shed Hill Wines
52 KarriBindi Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 46.5KarriBindi
26 Harmans Festival SBS Bronze2014 46.5Margaret River Winemakers
1 Table Talk Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 46.5Night Harvest
51 Stella Bella Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 46.5Stella Bella Wines
24 Dunsborough Hills Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 46.5VinPro Wines
54 Wood Nook - Kelly's Farewell Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 46.5Woody Nook Wines
35 Flying High Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014Brygon Reserve Wines
49 Humming Bird Series 2014Brygon Reserve Wines
8 Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014Cape Mentelle Vineyards
12 Churchview Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014Churchview Estate
27 Clairault Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014Clairault Wines
2 Artifacts Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014Driftwood Estate
30 The Collection Classic White Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014Driftwood Estate
34 Edwards Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014Edwards Wines Pty Ltd
39 Metricup Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc - WITHDRAWN 2014Evans & Tate
55 Evans & Tate Classic Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014Evans & Tate
6 Flametree Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014Flametree Wines
33 Hamelin Bay Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd
29 South by Southwest Semillon sauvignon Blanc 2014Higher Plane Wines
44 Juniper Crossing Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014Juniper Estate
40 Rocky Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014McHenry Hohnen Vintners
3 Night Harvest Five Moons Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014Night Harvest
43 Dormilona Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014Perryscope
22 Cow Bombie Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014Pinnacle
5 Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014Sandalford Wines
47 Margaret River Range Classic White 2014Sandalford Wines
Class: 6
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2014 Blends of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon
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15 Thompson Estate Four Chambers Sauvignon Blanc Semil 2014Thompson Estate
21 Voyager Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014Voyager Estate
4 Xanadu Next of Kin Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014Xanadu
Wines 1-26: Overall a very strong class of wines with good fruit intensity and balance - as always some wine showed unbalanced sugar.
Wines 27-56: Enjoyable class - obviously an important blend in the region. Best wine showing lovely acid drive, balance of RS, and clean lifted fruit. Main issue in non medals were forward looking wines.
Judges: Wines 1 - 26: Rob Diletti, James Lawther MW, Dave Longden, Associates: Paul Stevenson, Dave Johnson. Wines 27 - 56: Corrina Wright, Courtney Treacher, Tom Hogan, Associates: Claire Tonon, Brendan Carr
Class: 7
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2013 or older Blends of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon
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11 Howard Park Miamup Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Gold2013 55.5Burch Family Wines
19 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Gold2013 55.5Evans & Tate
5 3 Oceans The Explorers Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Silver2013 533 Oceans Wine Company
18 Brookland Valley Verse 1 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Silver2013 52Brookland Valley Vineyard
16 Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Silver2012 51.5Fraser Gallop Estate
8 Gallows Wine Co Car Park White Silver2013 51Cellarmasters
4 Peccavi Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon Silver2012 51Peccavi
17 Coward & Black Vineyards: Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2013 48.5Coward & Black Vineyards
22 Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2013 48Cape Naturaliste Vineyard
7 Domaine Naturaliste Sauvage Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2013 48Naturaliste Vintners Pty Ltd
24 Howling Wolves Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2013 47.5Howling Wolves Wines
15 Kracker Jack Sauv Blanc Semillon Bronze2013 47.5Palmer Wines
9 Grace Farm Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2013 46.5Grace Farm
13 Palmer Sauv Blanc Semillon Bronze2013 46.5Palmer Wines
6 Snake and Herring Perfect Day Sauvignon Blanc Semillo Bronze2013 46.5Snake and Herring
21 Thompson Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2013 46.5Thompson Estate
3 Cape Mentelle Wallcliffe - WITHDRAWN 2012Cape Mentelle Vineyards
23 Celestial Bay Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2013Celestial Bay
12 Credaro Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2013Credaro Family Estate
20 Three Hills Eva Marie 2013Happs Pty Ltd
1 Juniper Estate Aquitaine 2013Juniper Estate
Class: 7
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14 Knee Deep Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2013Knee Deep Wines
2 Double Barrel Boys 2012St Margaret's Vineyard
10 Watson Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2013Woodlands Wines
Judges: Corrina Wright, Courtney Treacher, Tom Hogan, Associates: Claire Tonon, Brendan Carr
Class: 8
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2014 Other White Blends & Varietals eg Chenin Blanc, Riesling, S
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11 Aravina Estate Vermentino Silver2014 53.5Aravina Estate
18 New School Classic Dry White Silver2014 51Cowaramup Wines
8 Evans & Tate Breathing Space Pinot Gris Bronze2014 49.5Evans & Tate
7 Beach Head Pinot Gris Bronze2014 49Credaro Family Estate
9 Flying Fish Cove 'Wildberry' Reserve Semillon Bronze2014 48Flying Fish Cove
1 Knee Deep Chenin Blanc Bronze2014 47.5Knee Deep Wines
17 St Johns Viognier Bronze2014 47Churchview Estate
6 Wise Sea Urchin Verdelho Bronze2014 47Wise Wine
2 Aravina Estate Chenin Blanc 2014Aravina Estate
10 Ashbrook Estate Semillon 2014Ashbrook Estate
4 Silverleaf Chenin Blanc 2014Churchview Estate
13 Deep Woods Estate 'Autumn Harvest' 2014Deep Woods Estate
12 Knotting Hill Verdelho 2014Knotting Hill Vineyard
14 Harmans Festival Verdelho 2014Margaret River Winemakers
3 Dormilona Chenin Blanc 2014Perryscope
5 Swings & Roundabouts Chenin Blanc 2014Swings & Roundabouts
16 Verdelho 2014Willespie
15 Wise Pinot Grigio 2014Wise Wine
Judges: Sue Hodder, Patrick White, Trent Carroll, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 9
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1 Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Chenin Blanc Silver2011 52Swings & Roundabouts
3 Firetail Semillon Bronze2013 47Roje Estates
2 Amigos White 2011McHenry Hohnen Vintners
4 Estate Reserve Verdelho 2013Sandalford Wines
Judges: Sue Hodder, Patrick White, Trent Carroll, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 10
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2014 Rosé
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6 Laurance of Margaret River Rose Silver2014 51Laurance of Margaret River
18 Deep Woods Estate 'Harmony' Rose Bronze2014 47Deep Woods Estate
15 Knee Deep Rosé Bronze2014 46.5Knee Deep Wines
8 Hamelin Bay Rosé 2014Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd
5 Pitchfork Pink 2014Hay Shed Hill Wines
10 Hay Shed Hill Pinot Noir Rosé 2014Hay Shed Hill Wines
14 The Joker Rosé 2014House of Cards
13 Howling Wolves White Shiraz 2014Howling Wolves Wines
3 Mandoon Estate Rosé 2014Mandoon Estate
9 Mongrel Creek Rosé 2014Mongrel Creek
1 Night Harvest Ali B Rosé 2014Night Harvest
19 Dormilona Rosado 2014Perryscope
11 Rosé Wild Thing 2014Preveli Wines
7 Firetail Rosé 2014Roje Estates
4 Margaret River Rosé 2014Sandalford Wines
16 Skuttlebutt Rosé 2014Stella Bella Wines
17 Swings & Roundabouts Rosé 2014Swings & Roundabouts
12 Thompson Estate Four Chambers Rosé 2014Thompson Estate
2 Xanadu DJL Rosé 2014Xanadu
Class: 10
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2014 Rosé
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Judges: Rob Diletti, James Lawther MW, Dave Longden, Associates: Paul Stevenson, Dave Johnson
Class: 11
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Single Vineyard Estate Chardonnay (Any Vintage)
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12 Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Chardonnay Gold2013 55.5Fraser Gallop Estate
16 Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay Gold2013 55.5Naturaliste Vintners Pty Ltd
26 Voyager Estate Project 95 Chardonnay Gold2013 55.5Voyager Estate
8 Xanadu Stevens Road Chardonnay Gold2012 55.5Xanadu
1 Peccavi Chardonnay Silver2010 54Peccavi
5 Hamelin Bay Reserve Chardonnay Silver2012 52Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd
28 Cloudburst Chardonnay Silver2013 51.5Cloudburst Wines Pty Ltd
23 Heydon Estate The Willow Chardonnay Silver2013 51.5Heydon Estate
11 Xanadu Stevens Road Chardonnay Silver2013 51.5Xanadu
3 Cowaramup Reserve Chardonnay Silver2012 51Cowaramup Wines
20 Voyager Estate Project Gin Gin Chardonnay Silver2013 51Voyager Estate
17 Tassell Park Wines 'Private Bin' Chardonnay Bronze2013 50Tassell Park Wines
24 Domaine Naturaliste Purus Chardonnay Bronze2013 49.5Naturaliste Vintners Pty Ltd
9 Cloudburst Chardonnay Bronze2012 49Cloudburst Wines Pty Ltd
13 Flametree S.R.S. Chardonnay Bronze2013 48.5Flametree Wines
6 KarriBindi Chardonnay Bronze2012 48.5KarriBindi
18 Burnside Vineyard Chardonnay Bronze2013 48.5McHenry Hohnen Vintners
7 Higher Plane Chardonnay Bronze2012 48Higher Plane Wines
2 Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Chardonnay Bronze2011 48Lenton Brae Wines
27 Rocky Road Vineyard Chardonnay Bronze2013 47.5McHenry Hohnen Vintners
10 Estate Reserve Chardonnay Bronze2013 47.5Sandalford Wines
21 After Hours Chardonnay Bronze2013 46.5After Hours Wine
25 Hay Shed Hill Block 6 Chardonnay Bronze2013 46.5Hay Shed Hill Wines
14 Calgardup Brook Vineyard Chardonnay Bronze2013 46.5McHenry Hohnen Vintners
15 Redgate W.W. Ullinger Reserve Chardonnay Bronze2013 46.5Redgate Wines
Class: 11
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Single Vineyard Estate Chardonnay (Any Vintage)
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4 Streicker Ironstone Block Chardonnay 2012Streicker Wines
22 Wise Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2013Wise Wine
19 Woodlands 'Chloe' 2013Woodlands Wines
Judges: Sue Hodder, Patrick White, Trent Carroll, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 12
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Single Vineyard Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon & Blends Of (
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7 Suckfizzle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Gold2011 55.5Stella Bella Wines
11 Streicker Bridgeland Block Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Gold2013 55.5Streicker Wines
22 Windows Estate Single Vineyard Semillon Sauvignon Bla Gold2014 55.5Windows Estate
12 Grace Farm Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Silver2014 51.5Grace Farm
10 Cape Mentelle Wallcliffe Bronze2012 49.5Cape Mentelle Vineyards
19 Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2012 49.5Lenton Brae Wines
18 Redgate Semillon Bronze2014 49.5Redgate Wines
15 Old School Semillon Bronze2010 49.5Willespie
13 Aravina Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2014 49Aravina Estate
21 Hay Shed Hill Block 1 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 49Hay Shed Hill Wines
17 Juniper Estate Semillon Bronze2013 48.5Juniper Estate
8 Streicker Bridgeland Block Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Bronze2011 48.5Streicker Wines
6 Knotting Hill Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 47.5Knotting Hill Vineyard
16 Palmer Semillon Bronze2012 47.5Palmer Wines
23 Knotting Hill Semillon Sauvignon Bronze2014 47Knotting Hill Vineyard
20 Rosily Vineyard Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2014 47Rosily Vineyard
1 Higher Plane Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2012 46.5Higher Plane Wines
9 Cowaramup Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2012Cowaramup Wines
4 Sauvignon Blanc Wild Thing 2014Preveli Wines
14 Redgate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014Redgate Wines
5 Rosily Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2014Rosily Vineyard
3 Tassell Park Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2014Tassell Park Wines
Class: 12
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2 Windows Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2014Windows Estate
Judges: Sue Hodder, James Lawther MW, Courtney Treacher, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 13
Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Medal
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
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18 Grace Farm Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2013 55.5Grace Farm
13 Houghton Gladstones Margaret River Cabernet Sauvigno Gold2013 55.5Houghton Wine Company
3 Flying Fish Cove 'Wildberry' Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 53Flying Fish Cove
9 Houghton Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 51Houghton Wine Company
6 Sittella, Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2013 51Sittella Wines
11 Deep Woods 'Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 49.5Deep Woods Estate
17 Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 48Xanadu
10 Happs Cabernet Bronze2013 47.5Happs Pty Ltd
5 Firetail Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 47.5Roje Estates
15 Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Cabernet Sauvi Bronze2013 47.5Swings & Roundabouts
14 Houghton Wisdom Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 47Houghton Wine Company
4 Mandoon Estate Research Station Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 47Mandoon Estate
19 Snake and Herring Dirty Boots Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 47Snake and Herring
22 Black Label Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 46.5Capel Vale Winery
12 Evans & Tate Breathing Space Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 46.5Evans & Tate
21 Miles from Nowhere Best Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 46.5Grape Expectations Vintners
1 Knee Deep Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 46.5Knee Deep Wines
8 Brookland Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Brookland Valley Vineyard
7 Howard Park Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Burch Family Wines
2 Hay Shed Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Hay Shed Hill Wines
16 Ringbolt 21 Barriques Cabernet Sauvignon - WITHDRAW 2013Ringbolt Pty Ltd
20 Robert Oatley Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Robert Oatley Vineyards
Class: 13
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Most wines well made with good vibrancy and balance.
Judges: Rob Diletti, James Lawther MW, Dave Longden, Associates: Paul Stevenson, Dave Johnson
Class: 14
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2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
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53 Amelia Park Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2012 55.5Amelia Park Wines
5 Clairault Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2012 55.5Clairault Wines
34 Deep Woods 'Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2012 55.5Deep Woods Estate
68 Deep Woods Estate Yallingup Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2012 55.5Deep Woods Estate
48 Evans & Tate Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2012 55.5Evans & Tate
10 Grace Farm Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2012 55.5Grace Farm
18 Houghton Gladstones Margaret River Cabernet Sauvigno Gold2012 55.5Houghton Wine Company
61 Brookland Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 53Brookland Valley Vineyard
17 Houghton Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 52Houghton Wine Company
45 Forester Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 51Forester Estate
58 Houghton Wisdom Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 51Houghton Wine Company
44 Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 51Juniper Estate
32 John George Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 51Night Harvest
62 Redgate W.W. Ullinger Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 51Redgate Wines
1 Awakening Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 51Watershed Premium Wines
22 Robert Oatley Finisterre Bronze2012 50.5Robert Oatley Vineyards
26 Robert Oatley The Pennant Bronze2012 50.5Robert Oatley Vineyards
6 Evans & Tate Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 49Evans & Tate
25 Mandoon Estate Research Station Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 49Mandoon Estate
56 Rosabrook Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 49Wine Shack Pty Ltd
21 Happs Cabernet Bronze2012 48.5Happs Pty Ltd
8 Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Cabernet Sauvi Bronze2012 48.5Swings & Roundabouts
57 Redgate Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 48Redgate Wines
63 Robert Oatley Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 48Robert Oatley Vineyards
9 Snake and Herring Black Betty Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 48Snake and Herring
Class: 14
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2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
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54 Xanadu DJL Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 48Xanadu
27 Laurance of Margaret River Icon Bronze2012 47.5Laurance of Margaret River
46 Xanadu Next of Kin Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 47.5Xanadu
52 Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 47.5Xanadu
35 Palmer Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 47Palmer Wines
12 Ringbolt 21 Barriques Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 47Ringbolt Pty Ltd
31 Ringbolt Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 47Ringbolt Pty Ltd
29 Voyager Estate Project North Block Cabernet Bronze2012 47Voyager Estate
19 3 Oceans The Explorers Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 46.53 Oceans Wine Company
4 Regional Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 46.5Capel Vale Winery
36 Devil's Lair Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 46.5Devil's Lair Pty Ltd
15 Flametree S.R.S. Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 46.5Flametree Wines
51 Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 46.5Vasse Felix
16 Vintners Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 46.5Vintners Ridge Estate
39 Humming Bird Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Brygon Reserve Wines
60 Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cape Mentelle Vineyards
28 Celestial Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Celestial Bay
11 Gallows Wine Co The Bommy Margaret River Cabernet S 2012Cellarmasters
20 Chalice Bridge The Chalice Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Chalice Bridge
7 The Bartondale Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Churchview Estate
41 Churchview Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Churchview Estate
50 Cowaramup Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cowaramup Wines
30 Credaro Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Credaro Family Estate
67 Deep Woods Estate Willyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Deep Woods Estate
64 Artifacts Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Driftwood Estate
37 Evans & Tate Strange Bedfellows Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Evans & Tate
66 Fermoy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Fermoy Estate
40 Flying Fish Cove 'Wildberry' Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Flying Fish Cove
47 Forester Estate Yelverton 2012Forester Estate
49 Hay Shed Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Hay Shed Hill Wines
2 Heydon Estate WG Grace Cabernet 2012Heydon Estate
43 Higher Plane Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Higher Plane Wines
3 Howling Wolves Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Howling Wolves Wines
14 Island Brook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Island Brook Estate
Class: 14
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2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
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42 Juniper Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Juniper Estate
13 Killerby Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Killerby
23 Killerby Foundations Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Killerby
38 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Moses Rock Farm
59 Domaine Naturaliste Rebus Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Naturaliste Vintners Pty Ltd
55 Franklin Tate Alexanders Vineyard Margaret River Cabern 2012Pinnacle
24 Snake and Herring Gigantic Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Snake and Herring
33 Voyager Estate Project Old Block Cabernet 2012Voyager Estate
65 Windows Estate Basket Pressed Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Windows Estate
Wines 35 - 68: An incredably strong class, with world class wines. Vibrancy of fruit and structure were highlights.Lesser wines showed overripe characters and forward development.
Judges: Wines 1 - 34: Sue Hodder, James Lawther MW, Courtney Treacher, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd PayneWine 35 - 68: Rob Diletti, Tom Hogan, Trent Carroll, Associates: Paul Stevenson, Dave Johnson
Class: 15
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2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
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15 Evans & Tate Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2011 55.5Evans & Tate
18 Forester Estate Yelverton Gold2011 55.5Forester Estate
17 Mandoon Estate Research Station Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2011 55.5Mandoon Estate
4 Palmer Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2011 55.5Palmer Wines
23 Xanadu DJL Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2011 54Xanadu
7 Evans & Tate Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2011 51.5Evans & Tate
24 Peccavi Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2011 51Peccavi
1 Amelia Park Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 50Amelia Park Wines
21 Houghton Gladstones Margaret River Cabernet Sauvigno Bronze2011 49Houghton Wine Company
28 The Far Side Bronze2011 49St Margaret's Vineyard
22 Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 49Xanadu
25 Ashbrook Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 48.5Ashbrook Estate
8 Devil's Lair Icon Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 48.5Devil's Lair Pty Ltd
19 Houghton Wisdom Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 48.5Houghton Wine Company
10 Ringbolt 21 Barriques Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 48.5Ringbolt Pty Ltd
27 Artifacts Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 48Driftwood Estate
Class: 15
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2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
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3 Edwards Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 48Edwards Wines Pty Ltd
26 Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 48Xanadu
9 Fermoy Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 46.5Fermoy Estate
6 Brygon Reserve Bin 8888 2011Brygon Reserve Wines
20 Hamelin Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd
11 Knee Deep Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Knee Deep Wines
13 Knee Deep Limited Release Kelsea's Cabernet Sauvigno 2011Knee Deep Wines
5 Laurance of Margaret River Icon 2011Laurance of Margaret River
2 Serie Luminosa Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Stella Bella Wines
12 Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Stella Bella Wines
16 Vintners Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Vintners Ridge Estate
14 Windance Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Windance Estate
Judges: Sue Hodder, Patrick White, Trent Carroll, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 16
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2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
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3 Evans & Tate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2010 55.5Evans & Tate
6 Evans & Tate Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2010 53.5Evans & Tate
8 Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2010 53.5Xanadu
2 Palmer Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2010 47Palmer Wines
1 Vintners Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2010 47Vintners Ridge Estate
5 Coward & Black Vineyards: Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2010 46.5Coward & Black Vineyards
4 Knee Deep Cabernet Sauvigon Bronze2010 46.5Knee Deep Wines
9 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Sandalford Wines
7 The Far Side 2010St Margaret's Vineyard
Judges: Sue Hodder, Patrick White, Trent Carroll, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 17
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2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blends
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12 Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot Gold2013 55.5Brookland Valley Vineyard
2 Amberley Secret Lane Cabernet Merlot Silver2013 52Amberley Estate Pty Ltd
15 Amelia Park Cabernet Merlot Silver2013 51Amelia Park Wines
8 Windance Estate Cabernet Merlot Silver2013 51Windance Estate
4 Mandoon Estate Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 50Mandoon Estate
1 Sittella, Margaret River Berns Reserve Bronze2013 50Sittella Wines
18 Clairault Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Bronze2013 49Clairault Wines
13 Swings & Roundabouts Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 49Swings & Roundabouts
7 Flying Fish Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 48.5Flying Fish Cove
5 Beach Head Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Bronze2013 48Credaro Family Estate
16 Deep Woods Estate Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 48Deep Woods Estate
17 Lenton Brae Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 48Lenton Brae Wines
14 Woodlands Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 47.5Woodlands Wines
3 Knee Deep Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 46.5Knee Deep Wines
10 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Merlot Bronze2013 46.5Vasse Felix
9 Cape Mentelle Cabernet Merlot 'Trinders' 2013Cape Mentelle Vineyards
11 St Johns Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec 2013Churchview Estate
6 The Joker Cabernet Merlot 2013House of Cards
Judges: Sue Hodder, James Lawther MW, Courtney Treacher, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 18
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27 Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot Gold2012 55.5Brookland Valley Vineyard
23 South by Southwest Cabernet Merlot Gold2012 55.5Higher Plane Wines
1 Millbrook Winery Margaret River Cabernet Malbec Gold2012 55.5Millbrook Winery
36 Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Gold2012 55.5Voyager Estate
32 Amelia Park Cabernet Merlot Silver2012 53Amelia Park Wines
8 Amberley Secret Lane Cabernet Merlot Silver2012 51Amberley Estate Pty Ltd
26 Deep Woods Estate Cabernet Merlot Silver2012 51Deep Woods Estate
Class: 18
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41 EVOI The Satyr Silver2012 51EVOI Wines
9 Laurance of Margaret River Red Bronze2012 49.5Laurance of Margaret River
35 Swings & Roundabouts Cabernet Merlot Bronze2012 49.5Swings & Roundabouts
10 Flying Fish Cabernet Merlot Bronze2012 49Flying Fish Cove
5 Windows Estate Basket Pressed Cabernet Merlot Bronze2012 49Windows Estate
40 Forester Estate Cabernet Merlot Bronze2012 48.5Forester Estate
15 Pitchfork Cabernet Merlot Bronze2012 48.5Hay Shed Hill Wines
14 Stella Bella Cabernet Merlot Bronze2012 48.5Stella Bella Wines
7 Senses Cabernet Merlot Bronze2012 48.5Watershed Premium Wines
2 Credaro Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Bronze2012 48Credaro Family Estate
6 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Cabernet Merlot Bronze2012 48Evans & Tate
18 Margaret River Range Cabernet Merlot Bronze2012 48Sandalford Wines
25 Cape Mentelle Wilyabrup Bronze2012 47Cape Mentelle Vineyards
30 Three Hills Charles Andreas Bronze2012 47Happs Pty Ltd
28 Palmer Cabernets Grandee Bronze2012 47Palmer Wines
20 Franklin Tate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Bronze2012 47Pinnacle
21 Hay Shed Hill Cabernet Merlot Bronze2012 46.5Hay Shed Hill Wines
24 Juniper Crossing Cabernet Merlot Bronze2012 46.5Juniper Estate
37 Brookland Valley Verse 1 Cabernet Merlot 2012Brookland Valley Vineyard
29 Regional Series Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2012Capel Vale Winery
4 Gallows Wine Co The Gallows Margaret River Cabernet 2012Cellarmasters
13 Beach Head Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012Credaro Family Estate
17 Evans & Tate Classic Cabernet Merlot 2012Evans & Tate
33 Flametree Cabernet Merlot 2012Flametree Wines
16 Houghton Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2012Houghton Wine Company
11 KarriBindi Cabernet Merlot 2012KarriBindi
3 Knee Deep Cabernet Merlot 2012Knee Deep Wines
38 Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2012McHenry Hohnen Vintners
34 Snake and Herring Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon Merl 2012Snake and Herring
22 Thompson Estate Andrea 2012Thompson Estate
31 Vasse Felix Cabernet Merlot 2012Vasse Felix
19 Windance Estate Cabernet Merlot 2012Windance Estate
12 Wise Sea Urchin Cabernet Merlot 2012Wise Wine
39 Woodlands Cabernet Merlot 2012Woodlands Wines
Class: 18
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Strong class with some very good wines. While most were well made, some wines showed over ripe characters.
Judges: Rob Diletti, James Lawther MW, Dave Longden, Associates: Paul Stevenson, Dave Johnson
Class: 19
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3 Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot Gold2011 55.5Brookland Valley Vineyard
7 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Bronze2011 48Vasse Felix
5 Palmer Cabernets Grandee Bronze2011 47.5Palmer Wines
4 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Cabernet Merlot Bronze2011 47Evans & Tate
1 Ashbrook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011Ashbrook Estate
2 Brygon Reserve The Bruce Cabernet Merlot 2011Brygon Reserve Wines
6 Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011Voyager Estate
Judges: Sue Hodder, James Lawther MW, Courtney Treacher, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 20
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1 Howling Wolves Small Batch Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2010Howling Wolves Wines
Judges: Sue Hodder, James Lawther MW, Courtney Treacher, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 21
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2013 Merlot
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1 Chalice Bridge Quest Merlot Silver2013 51.5Chalice Bridge
4 Island Brook Estate Merlot Silver2013 51Island Brook Estate
3 Windance Estate Merlot Bronze2013 47.5Windance Estate
2 Gallows Wine Co The Gallows Margaret River Merlot 2013Cellarmasters
Enjoyable class - 2 strong wines, looking fresh and drinkable.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Courtney Treacher, Tom Hogan, Associates: Claire Tonon, Brendan Carr
Class: 22
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2012 Merlot
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5 Mongrel Creek Merlot / Cabernet Franc Gold2012 55.5Mongrel Creek
2 Rosily Vineyard Merlot Bronze2012 47.5Rosily Vineyard
1 Aravina Estate Merlot Bronze2012 46.5Aravina Estate
4 Flying High Merlot 2012Brygon Reserve Wines
6 New School Classic Dry Red - WITHDRAWN 2012Cowaramup Wines
7 Clown Fish Merlot 2012Cowaramup Wines
8 Juniper Crossing Merlot 2012Juniper Estate
3 Laurance of Margaret River Merlot 2012Laurance of Margaret River
Few wines not showing well - looking a bit tired and oxy, or having too much oak.
Top wine very drinkable, complex and a real standout in the class.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Courtney Treacher, Tom Hogan, Associates: Claire Tonon, Brendan Carr
Class: 23
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2011 or older Merlot
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2 Palmer Merlot Gold2011 55.5Palmer Wines
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1 Merlot 2010Willespie
Class: 23
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Top wine, a lovely example of Merlot - looking fresh and full of life.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Courtney Treacher, Tom Hogan, Associates: Claire Tonon, Brendan Carr
Class: 24
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2013 Shiraz
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2 Chalice Bridge Quest Shiraz Silver2013 53.5Chalice Bridge
12 Flying Fish Cove 'Wildberry' Reserve Shiraz Silver2013 53.5Flying Fish Cove
14 Franklin Tate Reserve Margaret River Shiraz Silver2013 53.5Pinnacle
7 Beach Head Shiraz Silver2013 51Credaro Family Estate
16 Deep Woods 'Block 7' Shiraz Silver2013 51Deep Woods Estate
1 Credaro Family Estate Shiraz Bronze2013 50Credaro Family Estate
6 Swings & Roundabouts Shiraz Bronze2013 49.5Swings & Roundabouts
3 Watson Family Vineyard Shiraz Bronze2013 49.5Woodlands Wines
17 Flying Fish Shiraz Bronze2013 47.5Flying Fish Cove
24 Voyager Estate Shiraz Bronze2013 47.5Voyager Estate
23 Miles from Nowhere Best Blocks Shiraz Bronze2013 47Grape Expectations Vintners
10 Rocky Road Shiraz Bronze2013 47McHenry Hohnen Vintners
22 Cow Bombie Margaret River Shiraz Bronze2013 46.5Pinnacle
11 Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Shiraz 2013Cape Naturaliste Vineyard
20 Chalice Bridge Estate Shiraz 2013Chalice Bridge
18 Silverleaf Shiraz 2013Churchview Estate
5 Coward & Black Vineyards: Show Shiraz 2013Coward & Black Vineyards
15 The Joker Shiraz 2013House of Cards
9 Juniper Crossing Shiraz 2013Juniper Estate
25 Killerby Shiraz 2013Killerby
8 Knee Deep Shiraz 2013Knee Deep Wines
21 Palladium Watchman Margaret River Shiraz 2013Pinnacle
13 Windance Estate Shiraz 2013Windance Estate
19 Windance Estate Reserve Shiraz 2013Windance Estate
4 Rosabrook Shiraz 2013Wine Shack Pty Ltd
Class: 24
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2013 Shiraz
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Judges: Sue Hodder, Patrick White, Trent Carroll, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 25
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2012 Shiraz
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10 Evans & Tate Redbrook Shiraz Gold2012 55.5Evans & Tate
38 Voyager Estate Shiraz Silver2012 53Voyager Estate
5 Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2012 Silver2012 52.5Cape Mentelle Vineyards
21 Howard Park Leston Shiraz Silver2012 52Burch Family Wines
3 Flying High Shiraz Silver2012 51.5Brygon Reserve Wines
19 Deep Woods 'Block 7' Shiraz Silver2012 51Deep Woods Estate
6 Evans & Tate Pile Driver Shiraz Bronze2012 50Evans & Tate
13 Forester Estate Home Block Shiraz Bronze2012 49.5Forester Estate
14 Juniper Estate Shiraz Bronze2012 48.5Juniper Estate
18 Credaro Family Estate Shiraz Bronze2012 47.5Credaro Family Estate
30 Forester Estate Shiraz Bronze2012 47.5Forester Estate
1 Three Hills Shiraz Bronze2012 47.5Happs Pty Ltd
25 Estate Reserve Shiraz Bronze2012 47.5Sandalford Wines
9 Aravina Estate Shiraz Bronze2012 47Aravina Estate
23 Pitchfork Shiraz Bronze2012 47Hay Shed Hill Wines
29 Laurance of Margaret River Shiraz Bronze2012 47Laurance of Margaret River
4 Churchview Estate Shiraz Bronze2012 46.5Churchview Estate
27 Tassell Park Wines Shiraz Bronze2012 46.5Tassell Park Wines
26 Senses Shiraz Bronze2012 46.5Watershed Premium Wines
31 Brookland Valley Verse 1 Shiraz 2012Brookland Valley Vineyard
7 Gallows Wine Co The Gallows Margaret River Shiraz 2012Cellarmasters
32 Artifacts Shiraz 2012Driftwood Estate
28 Heydon Estate The Sledge Shiraz 2012Heydon Estate
15 Howling Wolves Shiraz 2012Howling Wolves Wines
22 Killerby Shiraz - WITHDRAWN 2012Killerby
Class: 25
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2012 Shiraz
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24 Knee Deep Shiraz 2012Knee Deep Wines
2 Millbrook Winery Limited Release Shiraz 2012Millbrook Winery
8 Mongrel Creek Shiraz - WITHDRAWN 2012Mongrel Creek
20 Shiraz 2012Moses Rock Farm
34 Domaine Naturaliste Syrah 2012Naturaliste Vintners Pty Ltd
11 John George Shiraz 2012Night Harvest
12 Palmer Shiraz 2012Palmer Wines
37 Margaret River Range Shiraz 2012Sandalford Wines
33 Thompson Estate Four Chambers Shiraz 2012Thompson Estate
16 Vasse Felix Shiraz 2012Vasse Felix
35 Shiraz 2012Willespie
17 Windows Estate Basket Pressed Shiraz 2012Windows Estate
36 Xanadu DJL Shiraz 2012Xanadu
A tough class to judge with many wines overripe, over extracted and over oaked. Best examples allowed fruit expression to shine.
Judges: Rob Diletti, Tom Hogan, Trent Carroll, Associates: Paul Stevenson, Dave Johnson
Class: 26
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17 Palmer Shiraz Silver2011 52Palmer Wines
15 KarriBindi Shiraz Bronze2011 48.5KarriBindi
24 Xanadu Next of Kin Shiraz Bronze2011 47.5Xanadu
9 Palmer Shiraz Bronze2010 47Palmer Wines
11 Ashbrook Estate Shiraz 2011Ashbrook Estate
21 Credaro Family Estate Shiraz 2011Credaro Family Estate
14 Edwards Shiraz 2011Edwards Wines Pty Ltd
4 Evans & Tate Redbrook Shiraz 2010Evans & Tate
20 Evans & Tate Redbrook Shiraz 2011Evans & Tate
23 Forester Estate Home Block Shiraz 2011Forester Estate
18 Hamelin Bay Shiraz 2011Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd
1 Three Hills Shiraz 2009Happs Pty Ltd
Class: 26
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13 Three Hills Shiraz 2011Happs Pty Ltd
2 KarriBindi Shiraz 2009KarriBindi
3 KarriBindi Shiraz 2010KarriBindi
22 Knee Deep Shiraz 2011Knee Deep Wines
25 Mongrel Creek Shiraz 2010Mongrel Creek
5 Peccavi Shiraz 2010Peccavi
7 Rosily Vineyard Shiraz 2010Rosily Vineyard
16 Rosily Vineyard Shiraz 2011Rosily Vineyard
6 Estate Reserve Shiraz 2010Sandalford Wines
8 Stella Bella Shiraz 2010Stella Bella Wines
12 Streicker Bridgeland Block Syrah 2011Streicker Wines
10 Windance Estate Reserve Shiraz 2011Windance Estate
19 Woody Nook - Single Vineyard Shiraz 2011Woody Nook Wines
Not much joy in these wines. Green, extracted and tough work.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Patrick White, Dave Longden, Associates: Claire Tonon, Brendan Carr
Class: 27
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2 Woodlands 'Emily' Special Reserve Gold2013 55.5Woodlands Wines
7 Evans & Tate Margaret River Malbec Silver2013 52Evans & Tate
12 Deep Woods Estate Shiraz Et Al Silver2013 51Deep Woods Estate
13 Aravina Estate Shiraz Tempranillo Bronze2013 50Aravina Estate
11 Amigos Red Bronze2013 47.5McHenry Hohnen Vintners
9 Gallows Wine Co Car Park Margaret River Merlot Shiraz Bronze2013 46.5Cellarmasters
6 Devil's Lair Margaret River The Hidden Cave Cabernet Sh Bronze2013 46.5Devil's Lair Pty Ltd
8 St Johns Malbec 2013Churchview Estate
5 Tigers Tale Cabernet Merlot 2013Edwards Wines Pty Ltd
3 Rocky Road Cabernet Merlot 2013McHenry Hohnen Vintners
1 Night Harvest Reserve Alicante Bouschet 2013Night Harvest
10 Pinot Noir 2013Preveli Wines
Class: 27
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2013 Reds other than Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Sauvigno
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4 Voyager Estate Girt by Sea Cabernet Sauvigon Merlot 2013Voyager Estate
Some interesting wines. Top wine in the Bordeaux blend style, looking very crunchy, slurpy and a great drink. Other wines require care with tannin extract (green tannins) and oak treatment.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Courtney Treacher, Tom Hogan, Associates: Claire Tonon, Brendan Carr
Class: 28
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8 Wise Malbec Gold2012 55.5Wise Wine
19 Hay Shed Hill Shiraz Tempranillo Silver2012 53Hay Shed Hill Wines
18 Deep Woods Estate Shiraz Et Al Silver2012 51Deep Woods Estate
7 Evans & Tate Margaret River Malbec Silver2012 51Evans & Tate
16 Kracker Jack Shiraz Cabernet Silver2012 51Palmer Wines
3 Voyager Estate Girt by Sea Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Silver2012 51Voyager Estate
20 Arimia Estate Shiraz Viognier Bronze2012 47.5Arimia Estate
13 Oceania Meritage Bronze2012 47Driftwood Estate
1 The Collection Cabernet Merlot Bronze2012 46.5Driftwood Estate
5 Three Hills Grenache Shiraz Mataro Bronze2012 46.5Happs Pty Ltd
6 Arimia Estate Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2012Arimia Estate
14 Third Wheel Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 2011Brygon Reserve Wines
9 Celestial Bay Malbec 2012Celestial Bay
12 Celestial Bay Petit Verdot 2012Celestial Bay
22 New School Classic Dry Red 2012Cowaramup Wines
4 Deep Woods Estate 'Ebony' Cabernet Shiraz 2012Deep Woods Estate
17 The Collection Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Driftwood Estate
21 Rocky Road Vineyard Zinfandel 2012McHenry Hohnen Vintners
2 Cow Bombie Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012Pinnacle
10 Snake and Herring Calypso Merlot Cabernet Franc Caber 2012Snake and Herring
15 Vasse Felix Classic Dry Red 2012Vasse Felix
11 Watson Family Vineyard Nebbiolo 2012Woodlands Wines
Class: 28
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Interesting class. Top wines with lovely drinkability and perfume. Oak treatment a bit questionable on some of the weaker wines.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Courtney Treacher, Tom Hogan, Associates: Claire Tonon, Brendan Carr
Class: 29
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2011 Reds other than Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Sauvigno
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4 Arimia Estate Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Bronze2011 48Arimia Estate
5 Rivendell Merlot Cabernet Franc Cabernet Bronze2011 48Howling Wolves Wines
3 Third Wheel Reserve Bronze2011 47Brygon Reserve Wines
6 The Collection Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 47Driftwood Estate
1 Fermoy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Bronze2011 47Fermoy Estate
7 Hamelin Bay Rampant Red Bronze2011 47Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd
2 Skuttlebutt Cabernet Shiraz Bronze2011 47Stella Bella Wines
Good, but undistinguished wines.
Judges: Sue Hodder, James Lawther MW, Courtney Treacher, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 30
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2010 Reds other than Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Sauvigno
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1 Xanadu Petit Verdot Bronze2010 49Xanadu
2 Arimia Estate Shiraz Viognier Bronze2010 47Arimia Estate
Judges: Sue Hodder, James Lawther MW, Courtney Treacher, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 31
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Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Any Vintage)
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13 Knotting Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2012 55.5Knotting Hill Vineyard
24 Woodlands 'Thomas' Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2012 55.5Woodlands Wines
8 Xanadu Stevens Road Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2012 55.5Xanadu
27 Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Gold2012 55.5Xanadu
18 Rosily Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 53Rosily Vineyard
15 Aravina Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 51Aravina Estate
7 Cape Grace Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 51Cape Grace Wines
30 Cloudburst Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 51Cloudburst Wines Pty Ltd
11 Tassell Park Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2012 51Tassell Park Wines
21 After Hours Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 48After Hours Wine
19 Knotting Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 48Knotting Hill Vineyard
17 Woody Nook - Gallagher's Choice Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 48Woody Nook Wines
4 Aravina Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 47.5Aravina Estate
20 Rocky Road Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2013 47.5McHenry Hohnen Vintners
10 Howard Park Leston Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 47Burch Family Wines
29 Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 47Fraser Gallop Estate
25 Higher Plane Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 46.5Higher Plane Wines
26 Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2011 46.5Juniper Estate
12 Wise Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2012 46.5Wise Wine
14 Single Vineyard Scholar Margaret River Cabernet Sauvig 2012Capel Vale Winery
22 Cloudburst Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Cloudburst Wines Pty Ltd
28 Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Fraser Gallop Estate
6 Hay Shed Hill Block 2 Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Hay Shed Hill Wines
5 Heydon Estate WG Grace Cabernet 2011Heydon Estate
9 Rocky Road Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012McHenry Hohnen Vintners
16 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Preveli Wines
2 Suckfizzle Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Stella Bella Wines
1 Streicker Ironstone Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Streicker Wines
3 Streicker Ironstone Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Streicker Wines
23 Woodlands 'Alex' Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Woodlands Wines
A delicous class to judge. Top wine a medium bodied example, with freshness, structure and grace. Many other strong examples.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Patrick White, Dave Longden, Associates: Claire Tonon, Brendan Carr
Class: 32
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Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blends
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13 Woodlands 'Margaret' Gold2012 55.5Woodlands Wines
8 Aravina Estate Cabernet Merlot Silver2012 51Aravina Estate
11 Cabernet Merlot Silver2012 51Preveli Wines
1 Rosily Vineyard The Cartographer Silver2010 51Rosily Vineyard
14 Woodlands 'Margaret' Silver2013 51Woodlands Wines
5 Knotting Hill Cabernet Merlot Bronze2011 50Knotting Hill Vineyard
2 Rosily Vineyard The Cartographer Bronze2012 48.5Rosily Vineyard
4 Knotting Hill Cabernet Merlot Bronze2010 48Knotting Hill Vineyard
9 Tassell Park Wines Cabernet Merlot Bronze2012 47Tassell Park Wines
12 Juniper Estate Aquitaine Rouge Bronze2012 46.5Juniper Estate
6 KarriBindi Cabernet Merlot Bronze2011 46.5KarriBindi
10 Woody Nook - Single Vineyard Cabernet Merlot Bronze2012 46.5Woody Nook Wines
7 Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Torpedo Rocks Cabernet Merl 2011Cape Naturaliste Vineyard
3 Higher Plane The Messenger 2012Higher Plane Wines
Judges: Sue Hodder, James Lawther MW, Courtney Treacher, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 33
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Sparkling Wine - bottle fermented and disgorged (Any Vintage)
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6 Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Sparkling Chard Bronze2012 49.5Swings & Roundabouts
7 Happs Sparkling Chenin Blanc Bronze2012 47.5Happs Pty Ltd
5 KarriBindi Chardonnay Pinot Bronze2011 47KarriBindi
8 Oceania Sparkling Red 2009Driftwood Estate
2 Flametree Blanc de Blanc Sparkling 2011Flametree Wines
4 The Royals Blanc de Blancs 2013House of Cards
1 Stella Bella Blanc de Blancs 2011Stella Bella Wines
9 Thompson Estate Cuveé Rosé 2011Thompson Estate
3 Vasse Felix Blanc de Blancs 2012Vasse Felix
Class: 33
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Sparkling Wine - bottle fermented and disgorged (Any Vintage)
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Not really many highlights here.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Patrick White, Dave Longden, Associates: Claire Tonon, Brendan Carr
Class: 34
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Sweet White Table Wine - over 15gm/l (Any Vintage)
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5 Xanadu Cane Cut Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Bronze2012 49.5Xanadu
2 Juniper Estate Cane Cut Riesling Bronze2012 49Juniper Estate
1 Cape Grace Cane Cut Chenin Blanc Bronze2013 47.5Cape Grace Wines
3 Laurance of Margaret River Just a Sweetie 2013Laurance of Margaret River
4 Vasse Felix Cane Cut Semillon 2013Vasse Felix
Fairly uninspiring class.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Patrick White, Dave Longden, Associates: Claire Tonon, Brendan Carr
Class: 35
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2011 or older Chardonnay
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5 Brookland Valley Chardonnay Gold2011 55.5Brookland Valley Vineyard
8 Evans & Tate Metricp Road Chardonnay Gold2011 55.5Evans & Tate
9 Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay Silver2011 53Xanadu
6 Palmer Chardonnay Silver2011 51.5Palmer Wines
3 Brookland Valley Chardonnay Bronze2010 48Brookland Valley Vineyard
1 Lenton Brae Chardonnay Bronze2006 48Lenton Brae Wines
2 Evans & Tate Redbrook Chardonnay 2010Evans & Tate
7 Evans & Tate Redbrook Chardonnay 2011Evans & Tate
4 EVOI Reserve Chardonnay 2010EVOI Wines
10 Serie Luminosa Chardonnay 2011Stella Bella Wines
Class: 35
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2011 or older Chardonnay
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Interesting class with a couple of really strong wines.
Judges: Rob Diletti, Tom Hogan, Trent Carroll, Associates: Paul Stevenson, Dave Johnson
Class: 37
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2009 or older Cabernet Sauvignon
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11 Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2009 53Xanadu
9 Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Silver2009 51Xanadu
12 Houghton Gladstones Margaret River Cabernet Sauvigno Bronze2008 50Houghton Wine Company
5 Evans & Tate Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2009 49.5Evans & Tate
6 Palmer Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2009 49Palmer Wines
1 Evans & Tate Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2007 48.5Evans & Tate
2 Heydon Estate WG Grace Cabernet Bronze2008 47.5Heydon Estate
3 Houghton Wisdom Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2009 47.5Houghton Wine Company
10 Forester Estate Yelverton Bronze2009 46.5Forester Estate
8 Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon Bronze2008 46.5Lenton Brae Wines
4 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Evans & Tate
7 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Cabernet Merlot 2009Evans & Tate
Some wines looking past their best. Better wines showing intergration of primary and secondary fruit characters.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Patrick White, Dave Longden, Associates: Claire Tonon, Brendan Carr
Class: 38
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2009 or older Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blends
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2 Ashbrook Estate Cabernet Merlot Bronze2009 48Ashbrook Estate
1 Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot Bronze2009 47Brookland Valley Vineyard
Class: 38
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2009 or older Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blends
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Judges: Corrina Wright, Patrick White, Dave Longden, Associates: Claire Tonon, Brendan Carr
Class: 39
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Alternative Styles & Emerging Varieties White (Any Vintage)
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1 Dormilona Skinnie Silver2014 51Perryscope
Judges: Sue Hodder, Patrick White, Trent Carroll, Associates: Ben Miller, Todd Payne
Class: 40
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Alternative Styles & Emerging Varieties Red (Any Vintage)
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1 Xanadu Graciano Silver2012 51Xanadu
3 Hay Shed Hill Malbec Bronze2012 50Hay Shed Hill Wines
7 Bunkers The Box Tempranillo Bronze2013 48Bunkers Margaret River Wines
2 Woody Nook - Limited Release Graciano Tempranillo Bronze2012 48Woody Nook Wines
8 Hay Shed Hill Tempranillo Bronze2013 46.5Hay Shed Hill Wines
10 Arimia Estate Zinfandel 2012Arimia Estate
4 Stella Bella Sangiovese Cabernet 2010Stella Bella Wines
5 Stella Bella Tempranillo 2012Stella Bella Wines
6 Rosabrook Single Vineyard Estate Tempranillo 2012Wine Shack Pty Ltd
9 Woody Nook - Killdog Creek Tempranillo 2013Woody Nook Wines
Judges: Rob Diletti, James Lawther MW, Dave Longden, Associates: Paul Stevenson, Dave Johnson
Class: 42
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Non-Commercial Red Wine (Any Vintage)
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1 Birdsong Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Huisken
2 Birdsong Cabernet Merlot 2012Huisken
3 Birdsong Merlot 2013Huisken
Judges: Rob Diletti, James Lawther MW, Dave Longden, Associates: Paul Stevenson, Dave Johnson