Bob McDonald

9.5

Good Depth. Dense masculine and concentrated. Medium plus body and Intensity. More how I would identify Gevrey Chambertin Grand Cru. Biggest wine in the bracket. Dry powdery Tannins. I thought this was the Dugat Py Mazis when tasted blind and most of us were gob smacked when it was revealed as a Charmes. James Halliday who was at the tasting, and who has tasted more Burgundy than the rest of the room put together, said put this one away “for your grandchildren”. No. 4 of 9 in bracket. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Another excellent cool climate Shiraz Viognier - this one from the Yarra Valley. Serrat is Tom Carson's family venture away from his mainstream Yabby Lake. The 2014 vintage of this sold out in 48 hours once it James Halliday Red wine of the year for 2015. Loved the Nose on this of Minerals Dirt Coal Dust - Sulphidic one could say. Very close planted at 8800 vines per hectare. — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Mid Lemon. A nose of citrus but a palate of stone fruit. White peach and cream. Palate staining intensity with great length. Oak is totally integrated into the fruit at 9 years. Used to be regarded as Australia's premier Chardonnay and probably still is depending on your style preference. Other Margaret River icons plus Giaconda , Oakridge and Bindi amongst others in the East also vying for the mantle. World class. Halliday once compared the 1987 to a premier Cru Puligny. — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Deep purple in color. Amazingly full bodied and "thick" for a Craiglee which one normally associates with spicy peppery cool climate aromas, but hardly a trace of this in 2003, a drought year. Some cherry vanilla notes. For all of our OS Delectable members, if you ever fly into Melbournes Tullamarine Airport, instead of going south on the Freeway to the city go north for 15 to 20 minutes and you will come to Craiglee. Vines first planted in the 1860s and best known for its marvellous long lived Shiraz. James Halliday tasted the 1872 (not a misprint!!) in 1993 and gave it 95 points! Challenges Biondi Santi Riserva re longevity!! I have a magnum of the 2003 which will stay sleeping for many more years. — 9 years ago

Matthew Deavin

9.0

Halliday gave the '12 95pts - who am I to argue. — 10 years ago

Jimmy Lee

10

2015 Wine companion wine of the year. $89 at restaurant. 99 points Halliday. It's awesome. I'd give it 97 points though. Definitely have had better wines, but at the price it's pretty darn good. Sold out everywhere. — 11 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

First of a group of 3 Red Burgundies from Aloxe-Corton. All had excellent colour of bright mid crimson. Bearing in mind we knew the identity of the 3 Wines but not the serving order. A jubey fruity nose showing Liqueur Cherries and some stalky stemmy notes. Had persistence and length with good acid. James Halliday noted Burgundian Tannins. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

8.9

This is the 6th of an original 6 and from the first bottle the tasting notes have been consistent. This wine has a weird vegetal nose. I have described as H2S in previous notes. This off putting note does not come through on the palate which exhibits ripe fruits with raspberry to the fore. Finishing off with trademark silky tannins. As a coincidence of timing it's illustrious elder brother Hill of Grace - the 2012 vintage was just judged Wine of the Year by Australia's leading wine scribe James Halliday. Well done to Henschke. — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Now to the star of the show the launch of the 2014 - generally considered to be the best vintage since the storied 1965 (examples of the 65 Lindemans HR Burgundy still fresh and drinking superbly according to Jim Chatto). Now using up to 66% Rosehill fruit. Bright Ruby with a purple tinge. Primary fruit aromas of plum and cherry with vanillan oak and palate staining intensity. An inner core which will carry this on for decades - Halliday says as close to a 100 year old wine as you are ever likely to see. Most probably but who will be around to check? — 9 years ago

Rubychick

9.5

Wowsers. James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge 3rd place in Australia. Insanely good, struck match intensity. Reminiscent of a mighty fine Burgundy. Immediately channelling Erika Turner. — 10 years ago

with Erika

Lauren Elizabeth

10

We found this wine in Ohio. We love it! It's sweet, and so refreshing on a warm summer night! — 10 years ago

Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.8

This is something special - not a big fan of the standard NV offering but having read Halliday in the Oz, thought it was worth a try - fresh with great balance & beautiful fruit/mineral - will definitely get some more for now & later! — 10 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.1

94 points from Mr Halliday, beautifully appointed. Medium bodied and chocolatey with layers for days. — 12 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Raspberry notes. On palate smooth with medium intensity tannins. Excellent QPR. The 2015 vintage was just very highly rated in James Halliday annual awards at 98 points. — 8 years ago

Poka Hontas

8.9

Fresh, crisp and not too sweet. Also labelled as top five star winery from HALLIDAY 2017 WINW COMPANION — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Pulling out some Icon Aussie wines before our kids go back to chilly New York. This is the 91 Hill of Grace. The 91 Grange will follow. The H of G has a slightly vegetal nose with hint of ground coffee. Rich ( but fading) full mouthfeel. Medium + intensity with medium minus finish using the WSET method. A classy wine with supple silky tannins. Interesting diversity of opinion from the experts with Hooke and Halliday saying drink by 2013 and 2014 respectively whereas Jancis Robinson in London is saying to 2040. Loved the wine but prefer to drink now rather than 2040. — 8 years ago

with Hugh and Georgina

Bob McDonald

9.3

Not as opulent as some Central Otago Pinots. This is from Martinborough. James Halliday who has had more Burgundies than most of us called this the "Pommard of New Zealand"! Notes of spice and rhubarb with excellent length. A top quality Pinot. Not cheap at $100+. — 9 years ago

Elissa Lancaster

9.9

After receiving 97 points from Halliday, tgis shiraz is the perfect example of a cool climate shiraz. So smooth and delicious with a lovely white pepper finish. The perfect bbq red! — 10 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

I have been trying to love Wendouree for about 15 years but I am still struggling in the face of expert professional opinions such as Langtons (multiple) and James Halliday who is a long term fan. This 02 Cab Malbec is in the mainstream of Wendouree tasting notes. Iodine and menthol - full bodied but ending up with a slightly bitter and astringent finish. I Just don't get the admiration for Wendouree and still have a lot of bottles in my cellar! 17. — 10 years ago

William Douglas

9.5

Plenty of time left in this one. Big fruit, dark colour, plenty of acid - unusual in a 12 year old red.
3/6.5/9.75 = 19.25
Score 95 out of 100
Halliday rated 94 drink by 2016 — 12 years ago