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REVIEWS AND AWARDS for our current release wines.

2009 RIESLING
Bronze
Class 1, Clare Wine Show, 2009

JAMES HALLIDAY 2011 AUSTRALIAN WINE COMPANION
Light straw-green; a fragrant and flowery bouquet is followed by a delicate but long and very well focused with a mix of lime, lemon and mineral; clean, bright finish
93 points (Highly Recommended)                Drink: now to 2019


2009 CHARDONNAY

Bronze
Class 2, Clare Wine Show, 2009

SPARKLING SHIRAZ
Bundaleer Sparkling Shiraz wins WINE OF THE YEAR
"...Get some in for spring and the silly season"

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2009 Winewise Small Vigneron Awards
NV Bundaleer Sparkling Shiraz
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
This is a lively, well made sparkling red which shows blackberry and red fruits characteristics. The sweetness is beautifully balanced by tannins and acidity.
Excellent value
GOLD
Wine of the Year, Consumers Choice, Hyatt/Advertiser SA Wine of the Year Awards 2008
Best Sparkling Red, Judges Panel, Hyatt/Advertiser SA Wine of the Year Awards 2008
Best Sparkling Red, Consumers Panel, Hyatt/Advertiser SA Wine of the Year Awards 2008
Gold Class 81, Winewise Small Vigneron Awards, 2009
Gold Wine Style Asia Awards, 2007
Silver Hong Kong International Wine Challenge, 2009
Bronze Australian Small Winemakers Show, 2007
Bronze Boutique Wine Awards, 2008
Bronze Class 82, Australian Small Winemakers Show, 2008
Highly Recommended Winewise Magazine, December 2008
4 Stars            James Halliday Wine Companion, 2008
3 ˝ Stars        Winestate Magazine, November/December 2008


2008 SHIRAZ

92 points Australian Wine Showcase Magazine, 2010

  JAMES HALLIDAY 2011 AUSTRALIAN WINE COMPANION
Deep, dense crimson-purple; blackberry, licorice, prune and plum coalesce on the bouquet and medium to full bodied palate; soft tannins and minimal oak impact
92 points ( Highly Recommended)                     Drink: now to 2018


2008 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

  Tony Love - The Advertiser, April 7 2010
AUSSIE BRED
The Story: Made solely from a forest-edge vineyard, a regional pride is fully on show in this bottle and also at the winery's cellar door at Melrose's funky North Star Hotel, a must-visit when travelling through the region.
The Flavour: Picked mid 2008 heatwave the fruit, however remains pristine and lively, with  classic blackberry, cream and chocolate notes and a faint mint waft in the distance - all held together with a fine, dry palate.
Rating: 4 1/2 stars
Value: Terrific
Verdict: Great with a cheese board
Bronze Class 8, Cairns Show Wine Awards, 2010
90 points Australian Wine Showcase Magazine, 2010

  JAMES HALLIDAY 2011 AUSTRALIAN WINE COMPANION
Bright crimson-purple; a very attractive medium-bodied, single-vineyard cabernet; ripe blackcurrant fruit is augmented by balanced French oak from 18 months in barrel.
92 points (Highly Recommended)            Drink: now to 2017


JAMES HALLIDAY 2011 AUSTRALIAN WINE COMPANION
We've been rated a 4 star winery with great reviews from James Halliday in his 2011 book.


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