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P R E S S |
| Date |
Publication |
Title |
Writer |
Summary |
PDF |
| November, 2007 |
Seattle P-I |
On wine: Follow these tips and you won't look like a turkey |
Richard Kinssies |
Shingleback Black Bubbles recommended as "a dry shiraz that has been made sparkling a la Champagne. Different and very good." |
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| November, 2007 |
Dallas Morning News |
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Kim Pierce |
Shingleback Black Bubbles recommended |
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| September, 2007 |
2007 Mundus Vini International Wine Competition |
Shingleback Awarded: "Overseas Producer of the Year" |
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| January 24, 2007 |
Launceston Examiner |
Much to praise in McLaren Vale Beauty |
Mike Burnett |
Shingleback 2004 Shiraz recommended |
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| December 27, 2006 |
Dallas Morning News |
ABCs of sparkling wine; Satisfy your Champagne tastes with sparklers from around the world |
Rebecca Murphy |
Shingleback Black Bubbles recommended as one of 3 stellar examples of sparkling wine |
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| December 20, 2006 |
Seattle P-I |
On wine: Pop old traditions and say cheers to a new world of bubbly |
Richard Kinssies |
Shingleback Black Bubbles recommended as "one of the finest (sparkling shiraz) and certainly the best name" |
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| May 31, 2006 |
The Canberra Times |
For the Cellar |
N/A |
Shingleback 2003 Shiraz Recommended; "This is what McLaren Vale Shiraz is All About" |
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| December 14, 2005 |
The Kitsap Sun |
There are Plenty of Wines for the Holidays |
Nick Tomassi |
Article on food and wine pairings for the holidays recommends Shingleback Black Bubbles |
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| November 23, 2005 |
The Dallas Morning News |
Wine of the Week |
Rebecca Murphy |
2003 Shiraz featured - "Lush and powerful, this shiraz teems with flavors of licorice, black pepper, plum and blackberry…flavors this robust need big food like a grilled steak." |
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| November 16, 2005 |
The Kitsap Sun |
Plenty of Sparkling Wines for Holidays |
Nick Tomassi |
Article on sparkling wines for the holidays recommends Shingleback Black Bubbles. |
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| November 2005 |
Gourmet Magazine |
A Red That Sparkles |
James Rodewald |
Shingleback Black Bubbles recommended as "great Thanksgiving wine." |
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| October 28, 2005 |
Epicurious.com |
Tasting Notes: Australian Shiraz |
Leslie Sbrocco |
Black Bubbles recommended - "This lush dark sparkler is deep purple, with blackberry aromas. Drink it during dinner and dessert!" |
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| October 12, 2005 |
Launceston Examiner (AU) |
Multi-regional blending produces quality wines |
Mike Burnett |
Article highlights Shingleback wines and recommends '03 Shiraz and Cab. |
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| September 13, 2005 |
The Herald Sun (AU) |
Quaffing |
Paddy Kendler |
2003 Shiraz recommended |
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| September 3, 2005 |
The Courier Mail (AU) |
Frost on the Vine |
Mike Frost |
2002 D-Block recommended as "luxury" wine. |
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| August 10, 2005 |
The Daily Telegraph |
Drink This |
Jeff Collerson |
2002 D-Block Recommended |
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| July 30, 2005 |
Sydney Morning Herald "Good Weekend" |
Wine |
Huon Hooke |
Complimentary article about the Davey Family and Shingleback, Red Knot and The Gate brands. |
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| July 13, 2005 |
Hobart Mercury (AU) |
Top Drops |
N/A |
2002 D-Block Shiraz - "It's perfumed berry-fruit nose, powerful chocolate, spice and stewed fruit flavours on a voluptuously rich palate, subtle and nicely integrated sweet vanillan oak, the finish rich, sweet/savoury and long with enough fruit and flavour |
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| July 2005 |
The West Magazine (AU) |
Slippery Little Customer Bound to Make an Impact |
N/A |
Great article out of Australia commends the Shingleback varieties and their release in the US. |
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| June 23, 2005 |
West Australian (AU) |
Down to earth family formula |
N/A |
Discussed the Shingleback opening and the history of the Davey family. |
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| June 1, 2005 |
National Liquor News (AU) |
Reviews |
SC, JB |
Eucalyptus and dark berry on the nose, thick ripe fruit with complexity and balance, aromas of prunes, plum and spice; palate is seamless, great plum and cherry note with elegant finish, a great wine. |
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| May 17, 2005 |
WineOutlaw (AU) |
Reviews |
N/A |
Shingleback 2002 Shiraz "Recommended." |
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| October 2004 |
West Coast Magazine |
Great Tastes |
Ron Spencer |
D Block 2001 - "…trademark, full bodied McLaren Vale in all its glory…" |
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| March/April 2004 |
The Wine Buzz |
Tasting Notes, Syrah |
N/A |
Recommended 2001 Shiraz. "Intense, rich, blackberry jam." |
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| April 1, 2004 |
Wine X Magazine |
X Rated Wines: Top 5 Wine Picks |
N/A |
"Highly Recommends" 2001 Shiraz (XX). |
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| September 24, 2003 |
The Seattle Times |
Sorting out Aussie shiraz is something of a challenge |
Paul Gregutt |
Recommends Shingleback 2001 shiraz in the top four of 12 wines under $20. |
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| June 4, 2003 |
The Seattle Times |
A world apart, yet strikingly similar Book shows numerous parallels between Washington and Australia's wine Regions |
Thomas P. Skeen |
Discusses similarities of wine regions in Australia and Washington. Mentions winemaker John Davey; picture. |
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| June 4, 2003 |
The Seattle Times |
Up from Down Under: State, Aussie wineries Partner |
Thomas P. Skeen |
Discusses Precept Brands' partnership with Kym and JohnDavey. Announces introduction of Shingleback and The Gatekeeper wines; picture. |
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A C C O L A D E S |
| Vintage/Varietal |
Publication or Competition |
Acclaim |
Date |
Writer |
PDF |
| 2004 Show Reserve Shiraz |
Wine & Spirits Magazine |
Recommended - 91 points, "The Year's Best Australian Shiraz" |
February 1, 2007 |
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| 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Wine Enthusiast |
92 Points, Rated 34 out of the Top Enthusiast 100 |
December, 2007 |
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- |
| 2004 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Wine Spectator |
92 Points |
Sep-07 |
Harvey Steiman |
- |
| 2004 Shiraz |
James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion-2008 |
94 Points |
Jul-07 |
James Halliday |
- |
| 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon |
James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion-2008 |
92 Points |
Jul-07 |
James Halliday |
- |
| 2004 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion-2008 |
93 Points |
Jul-07 |
James Halliday |
- |
| 2003 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion-2008 |
93 Points |
Jul-07 |
James Halliday |
- |
| 2004 D Block Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion-2008 |
94 Points |
Jul-07 |
James Halliday |
- |
| 2005 Grenache |
James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion-2008 |
89 Points |
Jul-07 |
James Halliday |
- |
| 2006 Chardonnay |
James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion-2008 |
90 Points |
Jul-07 |
James Halliday |
- |
| Black Bubbles NV Sparkling Shiraz |
James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion-2008 |
88 Points |
Jul-07 |
James Halliday |
- |
| 2004 Shiraz |
Wine & Spirits Magazine |
89 Points |
Feb-07 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Shiraz |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 points; Editors Choice |
February 2007 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Shiraz |
Herald Sun |
5 out of 5 = Unbeatable |
December 26, 2006 |
Paddy Kendler |
- |
| 2004 Shiraz |
Royal Hobart Wine Show |
Gold Medal |
November 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Shiraz |
Southern NSW Wine Show |
Gold Medal |
November 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Shiraz |
2006 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge |
Silver Medal |
October 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Wine Enthusiast |
92-point score, EDITORS CHOICE |
February 1, 2007 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Sydney International Wine Competition |
Blue Gold Medal/Top 100 |
June 29, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Grenache |
Sante |
Recommended |
November 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Shiraz |
Winestate |
Five Star Rating - Shiraz Varietal Tasting |
September/October 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Shiraz |
Winestate |
4 and 1/2 Star Rating - Regional Tasting, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Fleurieu |
September/October 2006 |
- |
- |
| Black Bubbles NV Sparkling Shiraz |
Advertiser Hyatt Wine of the Year Awards |
Best Sparkling Red - Consumer Choice |
August 1, 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Grenache |
The Wine Buzz |
Highly Recommended |
September/October 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Shiraz |
The Wine Buzz |
Highly Recommended |
September/October 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Shiraz |
Winestate Magazine |
Five Star Rating - Shiraz & Blends Tasting |
September/October 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Shiraz |
Winestate Magazine |
4 and 1/2 Star Rating - Regional Tasting, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Fleurieu |
September/October 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Shiraz |
International Wine & Spirit Competition |
Gold Medal |
July 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Shiraz |
International Wine & Spirit Competition |
Silver Medal |
July 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Shiraz |
International Wine Challenge |
Silver Medal |
2006 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Shiraz |
National Wine Show of Australia - Class 27 |
Silver Medal |
2005 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon |
International Wine & Spirit Competition |
Silver Medal |
July 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2003 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Royal Queensland Wine Show |
Silver Medal |
July 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2003 2003 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Royal Brisbane Wine Show |
Silver Medal |
July 2006 |
- |
- |
| Black Bubbles NV Sparkling Shiraz |
Wine & Spirits |
88 points |
February 1, 2006 |
- |
- |
| Black Bubbles NV Sparkling Shiraz |
WineState Magazine |
3 1/2 stars |
November/December 2005 |
- |
- |
| Black Bubbles NV Sparkling Shiraz |
Adelaide Wine Show - Class 24 |
Silver Medal |
October 1, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Gourmet Traveller |
93 points, 5 stars |
April/May 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Wine & Spirits |
88 points |
February 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Sydney International Wine Competition |
Blue Gold Medal/Top 100 |
November 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Winestate Magazine |
4-1/2 Stars |
September/October 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Winestate Magazine |
Four Star Rating |
September/October 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Royal Hobart Wine Show - Class 57 |
Silver Medal |
June 25, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon |
National Wine Show of Australia - Class 46 |
Silver Medal |
June 25, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Wine Spectator Magazine |
88 points - "Editor's Pick" |
January 2005 |
Harvey Steiman |
- |
| 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Wine Enthusiast |
89 points |
December 2004 |
Daryna Tobey |
- |
| 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon |
The Wine Advocate |
88 Points - BEST BUY |
October 2004 |
Robert Parker |
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| 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Winestate Magazine |
4-1/2 Stars |
September/October 2004 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon |
LA County Fair Wine Competition |
Silver Medal |
6/1/2004 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Cabernet |
Royal Melbourne Wine Show |
Bronze Medal |
2003 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Cabernet |
McLaren Vale Wine Show |
Bronze Medal |
2003 |
- |
- |
| 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Royal Melbourne Wine Show - Class 19 |
Gold Medal |
June 24, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Royal Queensland Wine Show |
Gold Medal |
2003 |
- |
- |
| 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon |
McLaren Vale Wine Show |
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2003 |
- |
- |
| 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Royal Sydney Wine Show |
Bronze Medal |
2003 |
- |
- |
| 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon |
Royal Queensland Wine Show |
Bronze Medal |
2002 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Chardonnay |
Sante Magazine |
Recommended |
December 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Chardonnay |
Wine & Spirits |
88-point score |
October 1, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Chardonnay |
Robin Garr's Wine Lover's Page |
Recommended |
Summer 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Chardonnay |
The Advertiser Review (AU) |
90-point score |
September 10, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D-Block Cabernet |
Royal Queensland Wine Show |
Gold Medal |
2003 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D-Block Cabernet |
Royal Melbourne Wine Show |
Bronze Medal |
2003 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D-Block Cabernet |
Royal Adelaide Wine Show |
Bronze Medal |
2003 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D-Block Cabernet |
Royal Melbourne Wine Show |
Gold Medal |
2002 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D-Block Cabernet |
McLaren Vale Wine Show |
Silver Medal |
2002 |
- |
- |
| 2004 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Royal Melbourne Wine Show - Class 19 |
Silver Medal |
June 26, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2004 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Royal Melbourne Wine Show - Class 20 |
Silver Medal |
June 26, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2003 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Royal Melbourne Wine Show - Class 20 |
Gold Medal |
June 26, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2003 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Winestate Magazine |
Four Star Rating |
September/October 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2003 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Royal Hobart Wine Show |
Gold Medal |
November 2004 |
- |
- |
| 2002 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Sante Magazine |
Recommended |
May 1, 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2002 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
The Wine Report |
90-point score |
April/May 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2002 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Royal Melbourne Wine Show - Class 34 |
Gold Medal |
June 26, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
The Wine Report |
90-point score |
April/May 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2002 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
The Wine Report |
90-point score |
February/March 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2002 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Sumptuous Magazine |
Recommended |
Spring 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Royal Hobart Wine Show |
Gold Medal |
November 2004 |
Harvey Steiman |
- |
| 2002 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Royal Hobart Wine Show |
Vintage Cellars Trophy - Best Shiraz |
November 2004 |
- |
- |
| 2002 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Royal Hobart Wine Show |
Max Lake Trophy - Best Red Wine |
November 2004 |
- |
- |
| 2002 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Royal Hobart Wine Show |
Chairmans Trophy - Best Wine in Show |
November 2004 |
- |
- |
| 2002 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
The Wine Advocate |
93 Points |
October 2004 |
Robert Parker |
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| 2002 D-Block Shiraz |
Royal Queensland Wine Show |
Bronze Medal |
2003 |
- |
- |
| 2002 D-Block Shiraz |
Royal Melbourne Wine Show |
Silver Medal |
2003 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Winestate Magazine McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Tasting |
Five Star Rating |
Sept/Oct 2003 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Royal Hobart Wine Show |
Max Lake Trophy - Best Dry Red in Show |
June 24, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Royal Hobart Wine Show
Class 42 |
Gold Medal |
June 24, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Royal Hobart Wine Show |
Vintage Cellars Trophy - Best Shiraz in Show |
June 24, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Wine & Spirits Magazine |
90 points |
Febuary 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
Wine Enthusiast |
90 Points |
November 2004 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D Block Reserve Shiraz |
The Wine Advocate |
91 + Points |
October 2004 |
Robert Parker |
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| 2001 D-Block Shiraz |
Royal Queensland Wine Show |
Bronze Medal |
2003 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D-Block Shiraz |
Winestate Magazine McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Tasting |
Five Star Rating |
2003 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D-Block Shiraz |
Royal Melbourne Wine Show |
Bronze Medal |
2003 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D-Block Shiraz |
Royal Adelaide Wine Show |
Bronze Medal |
2003 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D-Block Shiraz |
McLaren Vale Wine Show |
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2003 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D-Block Shiraz |
Royal Hobart Wine Show |
Gold Medal |
2002 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D-Block Shiraz |
Royal Hobart Wine Show |
Vintage Cellars Trophy "Best Shiraz in Show" |
2002 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D-Block Shiraz |
Royal Hobart Wine Show |
The Max Lake Trophy "Best Red Wine in Show" |
2002 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D-Block Shiraz |
Royal Melbourne Wine Show |
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2002 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D-Block Shiraz |
McLaren Vale Wine Show |
Silver Medal |
2002 |
- |
- |
| 2001 D Block |
Sante Magazine |
Gold Star Award |
December 2004 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Grenache |
Gourmet Traveller |
91 points, Four Star Rating |
June/July 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Grenache |
Restaurant Wine |
Four Star Rating |
June 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Grenache |
Winestate Magazine |
Four Star Rating |
May/June 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Grenache |
Wine & Spirits |
91 points |
June 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2004 Grenache |
Sydney International Wine Show |
Blue Gold (Top 100) |
November 1, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2005 Rosé |
New Zealand International Wine Show |
Class 14 - Silver Medal |
September 9, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Shiraz |
The Wine Report |
91-point score |
April/May 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Shiraz |
The Wine Report |
91-point score |
February/March 2006 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Shiraz |
Sydney International Wine Show |
Blue Gold (Top 100) |
November 1, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Shiraz |
Wine & Spirits Magazine |
90-point score |
October 1, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Shiraz |
Winestate Magazine |
Four and-a-half Star Rating |
September/October 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Shiraz |
New Zealand International Wine Show |
Class 18a - Silver Medal |
September 9, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Shiraz |
Cuisine Magazine |
Four Star Rating |
September 1, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Shiraz |
Winestate Magazine |
Four Star Rating |
July/August 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Shiraz |
Royal Sydney Wine Show - Class 6 |
Silver Medal |
June 27, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2003 Shiraz |
Royal Melbourne Wine Show - Class 20 |
Gold Medal |
June 26, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Shiraz |
Cuisine Magazine |
Four Star Rating |
September 1, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Shiraz |
New World Wine Awards |
Gold Medal |
July 1. 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Shiraz |
Sydney International Wine Competition |
Blue Gold |
June 27, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Shiraz |
Royal Adelaide Wine Show - Class 16 |
Silver Medal |
June 26, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Shiraz |
Royal Sydney Wine Show - Class 6 |
Silver Medal |
June 26, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Shiraz |
Royal Hobart Wine Show - Class 58 |
Gold Medal |
June 25, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Shiraz |
2003 National Wine Show of Australia - Class 50 |
Silver Medal |
June 25, 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Shiraz |
Japan Wine Challenge |
Gold Medal |
June 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Shiraz |
LA County Fair Wine Competition |
Silver Medal |
May 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Shiraz |
Riverside International Wine Competition |
Bronze Medal |
May 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Shiraz |
Starwine International Wine Competition |
Gold Medal |
March 2005 |
- |
- |
| 2002 Shiraz |
Sante Magazine |
Gold Star Award |
December 2004 |
- |
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| 2002 Shiraz |
