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November 2007 Everyday with Rachael Ray "Match Game" Food & Wine Pairing N/A Red Knot 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon recommended with "strip steaks, salsa, roasted potato wedges and hearts of palm salad-30 Minute Meal
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Autumn 2007 The Age (Melbourne AU Newspaper) Red Wine Under $18 Red Knot 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Recommended as THE BEST red wine under $18
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May 11, 2006 The San Francisco Chronicle Imported Rosé N/A Pink Knot 2005 Rose is 1 of 16 imported dry rosés recommended out of 40 tasted
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May 2006 Gourmet Lots of Red, Not Much Green N/A Red Knot 2004 Shiraz recommended in top 10 of 100 red wines under $15 tasted
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November 1, 2005 Better Homes & Gardens 20 Delicious Solutions to Your Thanksgiving Questions N/A Red Knot Shiraz recommended as a great accompaniment to holiday meals.
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October 1, 2005 Beverage Media Shiraz Attack Jean K. Reilly Article on growing imports of Australian wines to the U.S. includes Red Knot 2004 Shiraz as a recommended selection.
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August 28, 2005 Independent Weekly (AU) No Stopping Zork Progress Bianca Wordley Article on success of Zork closure and mentioning Red Knot and Shingleback winery as one of the company's first clients.
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August 3, 2005 Arizona Republic "A Night of Tasting yields 7 Winners" Mark Tarbell 2004 Chardonnay "Recommended"
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June 15, 2005 The Daily Telegraph Drink This Jeff Collerson 2004 Chardonnay "Recommended"
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June 29, 2005 Launcestion Examiner Zork Could Seal the Deal Mike Burnett "..the three wines provide sound upfront drinking and are good enough to find support in what is a competitive market segment"
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June 23, 2005 West Australian "Down-to-earth family formula" Ray Jordan "…the Red Knot shiraz, which is a pleasant easy drinking style with typical McLaren Vale softness and palate pleasing fruit.
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June 1, 2005 Liquor Watch General news N/A "The 2004 shiraz is a medium to full bodied wine which is drinkable now, but will reward two or three years in the cellar. The 2004 cabernet has plenty of tannin and great structure, while the 2004 chardonnayis a fresh fruity wine with a creamy palate."
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June 1, 2005 Sante Wine Reviews N/A 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon;"full bodied, rich;long finish. G, and structured with pleasant astringency, black currant, blackberry jam, toasted oak, vanilla, tobacco, leather, tarragon, and tart cherry; long finish. Grilled rib-eye steak.
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June 4, 2005 WineState Magazine McLaren Vale Based, Red Knot Wines Now Under Zork N/A Announces that the Red Knot family of wines has changed to the innovative new Zork closure.
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December 1, 2004 Gourmet Everyday Wines N/A Red Knot 2003 Cabernet - Ripe cherries and berries on the nose. Very soft, but with good structure and nice acidity. Clean Finish.
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October 1, 2004 West Coast Magazine (Australia) Great Tastes Ron Spencer Red Knot 2003 Shiraz "This youngster is still a deep red colour with shades of purple leading to powerful berry aromas and spicy oak. The mid palate is a lovely balance of strawberry and chocolate with a long, full bodied finish of toasted American oak. One for the cellar.
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September 1, 2004 Wine Spectator Best Red Wine Values From Around the World Under $15 N/A 88 points, $11-2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
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September 1, 2004 Wine Spectator Best Red Wine Values From Around the World Under $15 N/A 88 points, $11-2002 Shiraz
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September 24, 2004 USA Today Expressive reds are the heart of autumn harvest Jerry Shriver Red Knot 2003 Shiraz - Recommended. Photo included with article.
October 8, 2003 Wine X Magazine X Rated Wines: Top 5 Wine Picks None Rates Red Knot 2002 Shiraz as "highly recommended" (XX).
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2005 Shiraz Sante Magazine Recommended May-07
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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion-2008 93 Points Jul-07
James Halliday
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2005 Shiraz James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion-2008 89 Points 1-Jul-07
James Halliday
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2005 Cadenzia Grenache/Shiraz James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion-2008 89 Points 1-Jul-07
James Halliday
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2005 Shiraz Wine Enthusiast 88 points, Best Buy April 2007
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2005 Chardonnay The Wine Buzz Recommended September/October 2006
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2002 Cabernet Winestate Magazine Cabernet Tasting Three Star Rating 2003
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2002 Cabernet Royal Melbourne Wine Show Bronze Medal 2003
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2002 Cabernet Royal Adelaide Wine Show - 2003
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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Winepros.com 90-point score July 26, 2005 James Halliday
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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon The Advertiser Newspaper 92-point score November 23, 2005   -
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Spectator Magazine 87-point score October 15, 2005 Harvey Steiman -
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon New Zealand International Wine Show Class 15a - Silver Medal September 9, 2005   -
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon The Wine Advocate 88-point score, Best Buy October 31, 2005 Robert Parker -
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Enthusiast 87 Points - Best Buy November 2004
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon The Wine Advocate 84 Points - Best Buy October 2004
Robert Parker
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Royal Melbourne Wine Show - Class 60 Silver Medal 2004 -
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 87-point score 2006 James Halliday
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Spectator Magazine 85 Points December 2004
Harvey Steiman
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Royal Hobart Wine Show Bronze Medal November 2004
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2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Spectator Magazine 88 Points May 2004
Harvey Steiman
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2004 Cadenzia Grenache/Shiraz Gourmet Traveller BEST BUY June/July 2006 N/A
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2004 Cadenzia Grenache/Shiraz Wine X Magazine XX Highly Recommended June 14, 2006 N/A
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2004 Cadenzia Grenache/Shiraz The Wine Buzz Recommended May/June 2006 N/A
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2004 Cadenzia Grenache/Shiraz Winestate Magazine Four and 1/2 Star Rating May/June 2006 N/A
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2004 Cadenzia Grenache/Shiraz McLaren Vale Wine Show Class 8 - Silver Medal October 28, 2005   -
2004 Cadenzia Grenache/Shiraz WineState Magazine 4 stars, Best Buys less than $15 November/December 2005   -
2005 Chardonnay Restaurant Wine Four star rating June 2006 N/A -
2004 Chardonnay The Wine X Magazine Recommended August 3, 2005 N/A -
2004 Chardonnay Sante Magazine Recommended March/April 2006  
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2004 Chardonnay The Wine Buzz Recommended March/April 2006  
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2005 Pink Knot Rosé Wine X X - "Recommended" August 1, 2006 N/A
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2005 Pink Knot Rosé Wine News 87-point score August/September 2005 N/A
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2005 Pink Knot Rosé Wine News 87-point score Aug/Sept 2005 N/A
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2004 Red Knot Shiraz Beverage Dynamics - Retailer Wine Selections 87-point score/ 4 star rating November/December 2005   -
2004 Shiraz Sante Magazine Recommended May 1, 2006 N/A
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2004 Shiraz The Wine Report 87-point score February/March 2006   -
2004 Shiraz The Advertiser Newspaper 87-point score November 23, 2005   -
2004 Shiraz Wine Spectator Magazine 86-point score October 15, 2005 Harvey Steiman -
2004 Shiraz The Wine Advocate 87-point score, Best Buy October 31, 2005 Robert Parker -
2004 Shriaz Winestate Magazine (AU) Four Star Rating Sept/Oct 2005 N/A
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2004 Shiraz Winepros.com 87-point score July 26, 2005 James Halliday
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2004 Shriaz New World Wine Awards 2005 (NZ) Gold Medal July 1, 2005 N/A
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2004 Shriaz San Francisco International Wine Competition Bronze Medal June 2005
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2004 Shriaz Japan Wine Challenge Bronze Medal June 2005
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2004 Shriaz Critics International Wine Competition Critics Award May 2005
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2003 Shiraz LA County Fair Wine Competition Silver Medal May 2005
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2003 Shiraz Riverside International Wine Competition Silver Medal May 2005
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2003 Shiraz Starwine International Wine Competition Bronze Medal March 2005
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2003 Shiraz Wine Spectator Magazine 87 Points December 2004
Harvey Steiman
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2003 Shiraz Royal Hobart Wine Show Bronze Medal November 2004
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2003 Shiraz Wine Enthusiast 87 Points - Best Buy November 2004
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2003 Shiraz The Wine Advocate 87 Points - Best Buy October 2004
Robert Parker
2002 Shiraz Wine Spectator Magazine 87 Points March 2004
Harvey Steiman
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2002 Shiraz Wine & Spirits Magazine 85-point score, "good value" June 1, 2004
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2002 Shiraz Royal Hobart Wine Show - Class 58 Silver Medal 2003 -
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2002 Shiraz Royal Queensland Wine Show Gold Medal 2003
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2002 Shiraz Winestate Magazine McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Tasting Three Star Rating 2003
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2002 Shiraz Royal Melbourne Wine Show Bronze Medal 2003
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2002 Shiraz Royal Adelaide Wine Show Bronze Medal 2003
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2004 White Knot Chardonnay James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 90-point score 2006 James Halliday
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2004 White Knot Chardonnay Starwine International Wine Competition Bronze Medal March 2005
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