2011 Clare Valley Regional Wine Show Trophies
Best Sweet Wine Kilikanoon Wines, Mort's Cut Late Harvest Riesling 2009
Best Fortified Wine Crabtree Watervale Wines, Liquor Muscat 15 yrs
Best Exhibition Section Dry Riesling, 2010 Vintage Tim McNeil Wines, Watervale Riesling 2010
Best Exhibition Section Dry Riesling, 2009 Vintage and older Knappstein Wines, Single Vineyard Ackland Watervale Riesling 2005
Best Vintage Section Shiraz Kirrihill Wines Pty Ltd, Clare Valley Shiraz 2010
Best Vintage Section Cabernet Sauvignon Knappstein Wines, Enterprise Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Best Vintage Section Dry Red Jim Barry Wines, Three Little Pigs 2010
Best Dry Red from Exhibition Sections Koonowla Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Mick Knappstein Trophy Best Current Vintage Riesling Kilikanoon Wines, Mort's Block Reserve Riesling 2011
Carl Sobels Trophy Best Vintage Section Dry Red Jim Barry Wines, Three Little Pigs 2010
Best Riesling of Show Knappstein Wines, Single Vineyard Ackland Watervale Riesling 2005
Best Small Producer Crabtree Watervale Wines
Best Single Vineyard Wine Crabtree Watervale Wines, Watervale Riesling 2006
Viticulturist Trophy Brendan Pudney
Best Exhibitor of Show Jim Barry Wines
Best Current Release Wine of Show Kilikanoon Wines, Mort's Block Reserve Riesling 2011
Jim Barry Trophy Best Wine of Show Knappstein Wines, Single Vineyard Ackland Watervale Riesling 2005
Best Museum Wine of Show Knappstein Wines, Single Vineyard Ackland Watervale Riesling 2005
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 1 Riesling, 2011 vintage Dry White, Riesling (<7g/l R.S)
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Taylors Wines Gold 2011 Taylors Wines Riesling
2 Leo Buring Pty Ltd 42.0 2011 Clare Valley Riesling
3 Rise Vineyards 45.0 2011 Single Vineyard Watervale Riesling
4 Pikes Vintners 45.0 2011 Traditionale
5 Knappstein Wines 45.0 2011 Hand Picked Riesling
6 Tim McNeil Wines 51.0 Silver 2011 Watervale Riesling
7 Jim Barry Wines 46.5 Bronze 2011 The Florita
8 Petaluma Wines 49.0 Bronze 2011 Hanlin Hill Riesling
9 Tower Estate 44.5 2011 Windmill Vineyard
10 Bundaleer Wines 45.5 2011 Clare Valley Riesling
11 Reillys Wines 41.0 2011 Rockridge Riesling
12 Eyre Creek Wines 46.5 Bronze 2011 Riesling
13 Penna Lane Wines Gold 2011 Skilly Valley Riesling
14 Crabtree Watervale Wines 43.0 2011 Watervale Riesling
15 Kilikanoon Wines 45.0 2011 Skilly Valley Riesling
16 Sevenhill Cellars 40.5 2011 Sevenhill Cellars Inigo Riesling
17 Koonowla Wines 46.5 Bronze 2011 Ringmaster Riesling
18 ArtWine 44.0 2011 Riesling
19 Jim Barry Wines 51.0 Silver 2011 The Lodge Hill Riesling
20 Erin Eyes Wines 44.0 2011 Riesling
21 Kilikanoon Wines Gold 2011 Mort's Block Reserve Riesling 2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 1 Riesling, 2011 vintage Dry White, Riesling (<7g/l R.S) (continued)
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 22 O'Leary Walker Wines 47.0 Bronze 2011 Polish Hill River Riesling
23 Clare Wine Co 40.0 2011 Riesling
24 Greg Cooley Wines 44.5 2011 Valerie Beh
25 Reillys Wines 44.5 2011 Barking Mad Riesling
26 Koonowla Wines 46.5 Bronze 2011 Riesling
27 Kilikanoon Wines 52.5 Silver 2011 Mort's Block Riesling
28 Stone Bridge Wines 46.0 2011 Riesling
29 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler 44.5 2011 Riesling
30 Jeanneret Wines 47.0 Bronze 2011 Big Fine Girl Riesling
31 Tim McNeil Wines 48.0 Bronze 2011 Reserve Watervale Riesling
32 Olssens of Watervale 51.0 Silver 2011 Riesling
33 Rhythm Stick Wines 42.0 2011 Red Robin Riesling
34 Kirrihill Wines Pty Ltd 47.0 Bronze 2011 Single Vineyard, Slate Creek Riesling 35 Leo Buring Pty Ltd 46.5 Bronze 2011 Leonay Riesling
36 Skillogalee Wines 46.5 Bronze 2011 Riesling
37 Kerkaraboo Gold 2011 Clare Riesling
38 Naked Run Wines 45.0 2011 The First
39 clos Clare 51.5 Silver 2011 Watervale Riesling
40 Mintaro Wines Gold 2011 Riesling
41 Crabtree Watervale Wines 44.5 2011 Hilltop Vineyard Riesling
42 Neagles Rock 42.5 2011 Riesling 2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 1 Riesling, 2011 vintage Dry White, Riesling (<7g/l R.S) (continued)
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 43 O'Leary Walker Wines 52.5 Silver 2011 Watervale Riesling
44 Paulett Wines 48.0 Bronze 2011 Polish Hill River Riesling
45 Jim Barry Wines 51.0 Silver 2011 Watervale Riesling
46 Jeanneret Wines 45.0 2011 Watervale Riesling
47 Knappstein Wines 51.0 Silver 2011 Single Vineyard Ackland Watervale Riesling 48 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler 43.0 2011 Quellataler Riesling
49 Rhythm Stick Wines 47.0 Bronze 2011 Red Robin Reserve Riesling
50 Reillys Wines 44.5 2011 Watervale Riesling
Judges Comments: A difficult class to judge. Some disease pressure evident. Deeper colours grey hues & and vanced characters. Top golds focussed with coiled depth of flavour. Showing exceptional regionalaity, vibrant, talky acidity.
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 2 White Wine, 2011 vintage Dry White, other than Riesling, oaked or non oaked (<7g/l R.S)
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Kilikanoon Wines 46.5 Bronze 2011 Woodvale Watervale Chardonnay
2 Skillogalee Wines 47.0 Bronze 2011 Gewurztraminer
3 Knappstein Wines 43.0 2011 Chardonnay
4 Pikes Vintners 42.5 2011 Luccio
5 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler 44.0 2011 Chardonnay
6 {Withdrawn}
7 Knappstein Wines 47.5 Bronze 2011 Three
8 Bundaleer Wines 47.5 Bronze 2011 Golden Spike Chardonnay
9 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler 44.0 2011 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
10 Kilikanoon Wines 47.0 Bronze 2011 Barrel Fermented Semillon
11 Taylors Wines 45.5 2011 Taylors Wines Gewurztraminer
12 Mt Surmon 47.0 Bronze 2011 Viognier
13 Sevenhill Cellars 45.5 2011 Sevenhill Cellars Inigo Chenin
14 Paulett Wines 46.0 2011 Polish Hill River Sauvignon Blanc
15 Pikes Vintners 47.5 Bronze 2011 Impostores
16 ArtWine 47.5 Bronze 2011 Pinot Grigio
Judges Comments: Lots of well made wines, but nothing standing out as a clear second variety for the region.
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 3 Sweet White Wine, any vintage Sweet White, (7g/l & - 50g/l R.S.)
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Knappstein Wines 45.0 2010 Insider Riesling
2 Jim Barry Wines 45.0 2010 Lavender Hill
3 Mintaro Wines 43.5 2009 Late Picked Riesling
4 Pikes Vintners 44.5 2011 Olga Emmie
5 Jim Barry Wines 45.0 2009 Tank 8 Riesling
6 Petaluma Wines 50.0 Bronze 2009 Project Co. Clare Valley Riesling
7 Naked Run Wines 49.0 Bronze 2011 Sweet Kiss
8 Paulett Wines 47.0 Bronze 2009 Polish Hill River Late Harvest Riesling
Judges Comments: Very plain class. Lacking focus
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 4 Sweet White Wine, any vintage Sweet White, (> 50g/l R.S.)
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Kilikanoon Wines Gold 2009 Mort's Cut Late Harvest Riesling
2 Claymore Wines 45.0 2011 Lucille Late Harvest
3 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler 44.5 2009 Botrytis Riesling
Judges Comments: Award wine has freshness, vibrancy and varietal character. Lovely waxy mouthfeel and some apricot nectar to boot. Balanced
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 5 Rose Wine, 2011 and 2010 vintage only Rose
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Kilikanoon Wines 45.0 2010 Second Fiddle Rose
2 Skillogalee Wines 43.5 2011 Cabernet Malbec Rose
3 Crabtree Watervale Wines 44.0 2010 Bay Of Biscay Rose
4 Reillys Wines 46.5 Bronze 2010 Barking Mad Rose
5 Eldredge Vineyards 45.5 2010 Sangiovese Rose
6 Clare Wine Co 44.0 2011 Rose
7 Greg Cooley Wines 51.0 Silver 2011 Five Year Olds & Dogs
8 Knappstein Wines 45.5 2011 Rose
9 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler 49.5 Bronze 2011 Clare Valley Rose
Judges Comments: Top wines where solid examples of two very different styles. Overall more fresh, vibrant and pure fruit would be good. Purpose built rose from the vineyard is the way to get the best results.
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 6 Red Wine, 2010 vintage only Shiraz
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Kirrihill Wines Pty Ltd Gold 2010 Clare Valley Shiraz
2 Leasingham Wines 47.5 Bronze 2010 Bin 61 Shiraz
3 Clare Wine Co Gold 2010 Shiraz
4 Leasingham Wines 52.5 Silver 2010 Classic Clare Shiraz
5 Knappstein Wines 44.5 2010 Shiraz
6 Claymore Wines 51.0 Silver 2010 Dark Side of Moon
7 Jim Barry Wines 47.0 Bronze 2010 The Lodge Hill Shiraz
Judges Comments: Very strong class
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 7 Red Wine, 2010 vintage only Cabernet Sauvignon
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 O'Leary Walker Wines 45.0 2010 Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2 Leasingham Wines 51.0 Silver 2010 Bin 56 Cabernet Malbec
3 Kirrihill Wines Pty Ltd 44.5 2010 Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
4 Clare Wine Co 52.5 Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
Judges Comments: Top silvers just a shade off gold. Some good varietal characters evident.
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 8 Red Wine, 2010 vintage only Other single varietals; eg Merlot, Malbec, Tempranillo, Grenache
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 clos Clare 46.5 Bronze 2010 The Hayes Boy Grenache
2 Crabtree Watervale Wines Gold 2010 Tempranillo
3 Reillys Wines 48.0 Bronze 2010 Dry Land Tempranillo
4 ArtWine 43.0 2010 Graciano
5 ArtWine 45.5 2010 Tempranillo
Judges Comments: Top wine a terrific example of the vriety. Seems a good match for the region.
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 9 Red Wine, 2010 vintage only Blended red wine, other than eligible for classes 6, 7, 8
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Jim Barry Wines Gold 2010 Three Little Pigs
2 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler 49.5 Bronze 2010 Quelltaler Shiraz Cabernet
3 Neagles Rock 47.5 Bronze 2010 Misery Grenache Shiraz
4 Taylors Wines 51.5 Silver 2010 WineMakers Project Grenache Shiraz Mataro
Judges Comments: A solid class. Good purity, fragrance and balance in all four wines.
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 10 Red Wine, 2009 vintage only Shiraz
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Kilikanoon Wines 46.5 Bronze 2009 Covenant Shiraz
2 Jim Barry Wines 51.0 Silver 2009 The McRae Wood
3 Leasingham Wines 47.0 Bronze 2009 Bin 61 Shiraz
4 Reillys Wines 46.5 Bronze 2009 Dry Land Shiraz
5 Penna Lane Wines 42.5 2009 Shiraz
6 Crabtree Watervale Wines 42.5 2009 Hilltop Vineyard Shiraz
7 clos Clare Gold 2009 Cemetery Block Shiraz
8 Reillys Wines 47.5 Bronze 2009 Rockridge Shiraz
9 Taylors Wines 49.0 Bronze 2009 Taylors Wines Shiraz
10 Sevenhill Cellars 47.0 Bronze 2009 Sevenhill Cellars Inigo Shiraz
11 Glendalough Estate 44.5 2009 Governor's Pleasure
12 Glendalough Estate 44.0 2009 Heaven and Earth
13 Olssens of Watervale Gold 2009 Shiraz
14 The Wilson Vineyard 42.0 2009 Pepperstone Shiraz
15 Taylors Wines 47.5 Bronze 2009 St Andrews Shiraz
16 Jim Barry Wines Gold 2009 The Armagh
17 Pikes Vintners 45.5 2009 The E.W.P.
18 Pikes Vintners 46.5 Bronze 2009 Eastside
19 Kirrihill Wines Pty Ltd 44.5 2009 Single Vineyard, Tullymore Shiraz
20 Eldredge Vineyards 42.0 2009 Blue Chip Shiraz
21 Reillys Wines 44.5 2009 Rockridge Cellar Selection Shiraz 2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 10 Red Wine, 2009 vintage only Shiraz (continued)
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 22 Kilikanoon Wines Gold 2009 Attunga 1865 Shiraz
23 Stone Bridge Wines 42.0 2009 Shiraz
24 Leasingham Wines 49.5 Bronze 2009 Classic Clare Shiraz
25 Tim McNeil Wines 45.0 2009 Clare Valley Shiraz
26 Eyre Creek Wines 41.5 2009 The Brookvale Shiraz
27 Reillys Wines 51.0 Silver 2009 Ryder Shiraz
28 Crabtree Watervale Wines 45.0 2009 Crabtree Watervale Shiraz
29 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler 45.5 2009 Shiraz
30 Jeanneret Wines 47.0 Bronze 2009 Rank & File
31 Kilikanoon Wines 47.0 Bronze 2009 Oracle Shiraz
Judges Comments: A very strong class that was fun to judge. Wines where even, varietal and balanced. oak has been a determinater on results. Watch oak domination of fruit / varietal characters. Top wines show fleshy depth and balance
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 11 Red Wine, 2009 vintage only Cabernet Sauvignon
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Jim Barry Wines 47.5 Bronze 2009 The Benbournie
2 Greg Cooley Wines 46.5 Bronze 2009 Rehbein & Ryan Reserve
3 Knappstein Wines Gold 2009 Enterprise Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 4 Taylors Wines 49.0 Bronze 2009 St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon
5 Kilikanoon Wines 44.5 2009 Blocks Road Cabernet Sauvignon
6 Eldredge Vineyards 46.0 2009 'RL' Cabernet Sauvignon
7 Kilikanoon Wines 47.5 Bronze 2009 Killerman's Run Cabernet Sauvignon 8 Reillys Wines 45.0 2009 Dry Land Cabernet Sauvignon
9 Kirrihill Wines Pty Ltd 46.0 2009 Single Vineyard, Tullymore Cabernet Sauvignon 10 Sevenhill Cellars 44.5 2009 Sevenhill Cellars Inigo Cabernet
11 Taylors Wines 44.5 2009 Taylors Wines Cabernet Sauvignon
12 Greg Cooley Wines Gold 2009 Winna & Toop
13 Good Catholic Girl 42.0 2009 Hail Mary Full of Grace
14 The Wilson Vineyard 47.5 Bronze 2009 Stonecraft Cabernet Sauvignon
15 Kilikanoon Wines 47.5 Bronze 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
16 Penna Lane Wines 46.0 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
17 Claymore Wines 45.0 2009 Holy Grail
18 Glendalough Estate 51.0 Silver 2009 St George
19 Reillys Wines 46.0 2009 Barking Mad Cabernet Sauvignon
Judges Comments: Top two wines showed lovely pure varietal characters and balanced oak. A few other wines that were otherwise good were dominated by oak. Quite a sold class overall.
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 12 Red Wine, 2009 vintage only Other single varietals; eg Merlot, Malbec, Tempranillo, Grenache
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Taylors Wines 35.0 2009 Taylors Wines Merlot
2 Mt Surmon 49.0 Bronze 2009 Nebbiolo
3 Kilikanoon Wines 44.5 2009 Prodigal Grenache
4 Reillys Wines 43.5 2009 Dry Land Merlot
5 clos Clare Gold 2009 The Hayes Boy Grenache
6 Pikes Vintners 48.5 Bronze 2009 Luccio
7 Pikes Vintners 47.0 Bronze 2009 Gills Farm
8 SG & S Werfel 42.0 2009 Fairway Durif
9 Claymore Wines 46.5 Bronze 2009 London Calling
10 Kilikanoon Wines 44.5 2009 The Duke Grenache
11 Eldredge Vineyards 39.0 2009 Malbec
12 The Wilson Vineyard 51.0 Silver 2009 Tempranillo
13 Sevenhill Cellars 47.5 Bronze 2009 Sevenhill Cellars Inigo Merlot
Judges Comments: A mixed bag of wines; wines where quite drinkable, well made. Lets think about non mainstream varietals - The merlot, tempranillo, grenache, sangiovese needs to be thought about both in style and site location.
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section A - Current Vintage Section Class 13 Red Wine, 2009 vintage only Blended red wine, other than eligible for classes 10, 11, 12
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler Gold 2009 Winemakers Selection Cabernet Blend 2 Neagles Rock 42.5 2009 Mr Duncan Shiraz Cabernet
3 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler 48.0 Bronze 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
4 Claymore Wines 51.0 Silver 2009 You'll Never Walk Alone
5 Crabtree Watervale Wines 49.0 Bronze 2009 Cellar Door Release Tempranillo Cabernet 6 Olssens of Watervale 46.5 Bronze 2009 Cabernet Shiraz
7 O'Leary Walker Wines 42.0 2009 Blue Cutting Road Cabernet Merlot
8 Naked Run Wines 46.0 2009 Hill 5
9 Mintaro Wines 46.5 Bronze 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
10 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler 46.5 Bronze 2009 Winemaker Selection Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 11 Pikes Vintners 44.5 2009 Dogwalk
12 Jim Barry Wines 44.0 2009 PB Shiraz Cabernet
13 Kilikanoon Wines 51.0 Silver 2009 Killerman's Run Shiraz Grenache
14 Sevenhill Cellars 46.5 Bronze 2009 Sevenhill Cellars St Ignatius
15 Jim Barry Wines 51.0 Silver 2009 Three Little Pigs
16 Jeanneret Wines 44.5 2009 Leo's Garden Cabernets
17 Knappstein Wines 45.0 2009 Cabernet Merlot
Judges Comments: A strong class with 4 wines that stood out only one of which had the completeness to attain gold. A few wines where a bit flat and tired, and a couple where maued by excessive oak. The top four where balanced and delicious showing that cabernet based blends and shiraz grenache based wines can both perform well in the region.
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section B - Exhibition section Class 14 Riesling, 2010 vintage Dry White, Riesling (<7g/l R.S)
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Rhythm Stick Wines 51.0 Silver 2010 Red Robin Reserve Riesling
2 Paulett Wines 42.5 2010 Polish Hill River Riesling
3 Glendalough Estate 45.5 2010 Two Angels Riesling
4 Jim Barry Wines 49.0 Bronze 2010 Watervale Riesling
5 O'Leary Walker Wines 47.5 Bronze 2010 Watervale Riesling
6 Jim Barry Wines 45.5 2010 The Lodge Hill Riesling
7 Naked Run Wines 51.5 Silver 2010 The First
8 Crabtree Watervale Wines 46.5 Bronze 2010 Hilltop Vineyard Riesling
9 Skillogalee Wines 51.0 Silver 2010 Single contour Trevarrick Riesling
10 Kilikanoon Wines 48.0 Bronze 2010 Mort's Block Riesling
11 Good Catholic Girl 45.0 2010 Teresa
12 Cellarmasters 51.0 Silver 2010 Mockingbird Hill Clare Valley Riesling 13 {Withdrawn}
14 Kerkaraboo 49.0 Bronze 2010 Clare Riesling
15 Kirrihill Wines Pty Ltd 42.0 2010 Single Vineyard, Slate Creek Riesling 16 Tim McNeil Wines Gold 2010 Watervale Riesling
17 Rhythm Stick Wines 48.0 Bronze 2010 Red Robin Riesling
18 Tim McNeil Wines 42.5 2010 Reserve Watervale Riesling
19 Erin Eyes Wines 43.0 2010 Riesling
20 O'Leary Walker Wines 43.0 2010 Polish Hill River Riesling
21 Eldredge Vineyards 47.0 Bronze 2010 Riesling 2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section B - Exhibition section Class 14 Riesling, 2010 vintage Dry White, Riesling (<7g/l R.S) (continued)
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 22 Paulett Wines 45.0 2010 Antonina
23 Penna Lane Wines 42.5 2010 Skilly Riesling
24 Tower Estate 44.5 2010 Windmill Vineyard
25 Taylors Wines Gold 2010 St Andrews Riesling
26 Jim Barry Wines 48.0 Bronze 2010 The Florita
27 Pikes Vintners 46.5 Bronze 2010 The Merle
28 Sevenhill Cellars 41.0 2010 Sevenhill Cellars Inigo Riesling
29 Knappstein Wines 51.0 Silver 2010 Single Vineyard Ackland Watervale Riesling 30 Crabtree Watervale Wines 51.5 Silver 2010 Watervale Riesling
31 Jeanneret Wines 45.0 2010 Doozie
32 Stone Bridge Wines 49.0 Bronze 2010 Riesling
33 Kilikanoon Wines 46.5 Bronze 2010 Mort's Block Reserve Riesling
Judges Comments: A very strong and even class of wines, beautiful wines. This made judging a pleasure but also a hard task to tease out the top awards. Top wine shows lovely purity; gorgeous balanced acidity; poised and ethereal.
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section B - Exhibition section Class 15 Riesling, 2009 vintage & older Dry White, Riesling (<7g/l R.S)
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Jim Barry Wines Gold 2008 The Florita
2 Stone Bridge Wines 47.0 Bronze 2006 Riesling
3 Kerkaraboo 46.5 Bronze 2008 Clare Riesling
4 Jim Barry Wines Gold 2001 Watervale Riesling
5 Kilikanoon Wines 47.5 Bronze 2005 Mort's Block Reserve Riesling
6 Koonowla Wines 45.0 2006 Riesling
7 Jim Barry Wines Gold 2004 The Florita
8 Jeanneret Wines 51.0 Silver 2009 Doozie
9 Tim McNeil Wines 49.0 Bronze 2009 Clare Valley Riesling
10 Taylors Wines 48.0 Bronze 2007 St Andrews Riesling
11 Jim Barry Wines 51.5 Silver 2005 The Florita
12 Trodden On Vineyard 45.0 2005 First Crush
13 O'Leary Walker Wines 46.5 Bronze 2006 Watervale Riesling
14 Jim Barry Wines 44.5 2002 The Lodge Hill Riesling
15 Eyre Creek Wines 45.0 2008 Riesling
16 Stone Bridge Wines 51.0 Silver 2008 Riesling
17 Eldredge Vineyards 51.0 Silver 2005 Riesling
18 Petaluma Wines Gold 2004 Hanlin Hill Riesling
19 Jim Barry Wines 41.5 2003 The Lodge Hill Riesling
20 Jim Barry Wines 49.5 Bronze 2009 The Lodge Hill Riesling
21 Crabtree Watervale Wines Gold 2006 Watervale Riesling 2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section B - Exhibition section Class 15 Riesling, 2009 vintage & older Dry White, Riesling (<7g/l R.S) (continued)
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 22 Kilikanoon Wines 52.0 Silver 2006 Mort's Block Riesling
23 Crabtree Watervale Wines 49.0 Bronze 2009 Hilltop Vineyard Riesling
24 Jeanneret Wines 45.0 2008 Doozie
25 Jeanneret Wines 46.5 Bronze 2008 Big Fine Girl
26 Jim Barry Wines 46.0 2009 Watervale Riesling
27 Stone Bridge Wines 46.0 2009 Riesling
28 Jim Barry Wines 48.5 Bronze 2009 The Florita
29 Naked Run Wines Gold 2006 The First
30 The Wilson Vineyard 44.5 2007 Museum Release
31 Tim McNeil Wines 44.5 2007 Clare Valley Riesling
32 Taylors Wines 46.5 Bronze 2009 St Andrews Riesling
33 Crabtree Watervale Wines 49.0 Bronze 2009 Watervale Riesling
34 Tim McNeil Wines 46.5 Bronze 2008 Clare Valley Riesling
35 Kilikanoon Wines 48.0 Bronze 2009 Mort's Block Riesling
36 Paulett Wines 48.0 Bronze 2006 Aged Release Riesling
37 Jim Barry Wines 46.0 2008 The Lodge Hill Riesling
38 Pikes Vintners 46.0 2008 The Merle
39 Trodden On Vineyard 44.5 2004 First Crush
40 Paulett Wines 45.5 2007 Aged Release Riesling
41 Kilikanoon Wines 51.0 Silver 2009 Mort's Block Reserve Riesling
42 Eldredge Vineyards Gold 2004 Riesling 2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section B - Exhibition section Class 15 Riesling, 2009 vintage & older Dry White, Riesling (<7g/l R.S) (continued)
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 43 Knappstein Wines Gold 2005 Single Vineyard Ackland Watervale Riesling 44 Jeanneret Wines Gold 2009 Big Fine Girl
Judges Comments:
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section B - Exhibition section Class 16 White Wine 2010 vintage & older Dry White, other than Riesling, oaked or non oaked (<7g/l R,S)
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Bundaleer Wines 46.5 Bronze 2010 Clare Valley Chardonnay
2 Kilikanoon Wines 51.0 Silver 2009 Barrel Fermented Semillon
3 Crabtree Watervale Wines 44.5 2010 Arriviste Chardonnay Viognier
4 Eldredge Vineyards 46.0 2010 Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc
5 Penna Lane Wines 47.0 Bronze 2010 Semillon
Judges Comments:
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section B - Exhibition section Class 17 Red Wine, 2008 vintage & older Shiraz
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Leasingham Wines Gold 2008 Classic Clare Shiraz
2 The Wilson Vineyard 43.0 2008 Handplunge Shiraz
3 Jim Barry Wines 47.5 Bronze 2007 The Armagh
4 Leasingham Wines 47.0 Bronze 2007 Classic Clare Shiraz
5 Paulett Wines 47.0 Bronze 2007 Andreas Shiraz
6 Skillogalee Wines 38.0 2008 Basket Pressed Shiraz
7 Jim Barry Wines 51.0 Silver 2006 The McRae Wood
8 Leasingham Wines 47.0 Bronze 2006 Classic Clare Shiraz
9 Mintaro Wines 45.0 2008 Shiraz
10 {Withdrawn}
11 O'Leary Walker Wines 51.0 Silver 2008 Claire Reserve Shiraz
12 Pikes Vintners 34.0 2008 Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard
13 Taylors Wines 44.5 2006 St Andrews Shiraz
14 Jeanneret Wines Gold 2008 Rank & File
15 Leasingham Wines 45.0 2007 Bin 61 Shiraz
16 Leasingham Wines 54.0 Silver 2008 Bin 61 Shiraz
17 Annie's Lane at Quelltaler 51.0 Silver 2008 Copper Trail Shiraz
18 Jim Barry Wines 51.0 Silver 1992 The Armagh
19 Jim Barry Wines 47.5 Bronze 2002 The Lodge Hill Shiraz
20 Koonowla Wines 47.0 Bronze 2008 Ringmaster Shiraz
21 Sevenhill Cellars 47.0 Bronze 2008 Sevenhill Cellars Inigo Shiraz 2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section B - Exhibition section Class 17 Red Wine, 2008 vintage & older Shiraz (continued)
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 22 Kilikanoon Wines 46.0 2008 Covenant Shiraz
23 Tim McNeil Wines 44.5 2008 Clare Valley Shiraz
24 Reillys Wines 44.0 2006 RCV Shiraz
25 Kilikanoon Wines 45.0 2007 Oracle Shiraz
26 Eldredge Vineyards 44.5 2002 Blue Chip Shiraz
27 Kilikanoon Wines Gold 2008 Oracle Shiraz
28 Paulett Wines 45.5 2008 Polish Hill River Shiraz
29 Jim Barry Wines 46.5 Bronze 2007 The McRae Wood
30 Reillys Wines 46.5 Bronze 2006 Dry Land Shiraz
31 O'Leary Walker Wines 51.0 Silver 2006 Claire Reserve Shiraz
32 Jim Barry Wines 48.5 Bronze 2002 The Armagh
33 Koonowla Wines 44.0 2008 Shiraz
34 Jeanneret Wines 52.5 Silver 2008 Denis
35 Jim Barry Wines 47.5 Bronze 2008 The Armagh
36 Rise Vineyards 47.0 Bronze 2008 Select Vineyards Clare Valley Shiraz 37 {Withdrawn}
38 clos Clare 46.0 2008 Cemetery Block Shiraz
Judges Comments: Best wines had purity of fruit. The 92 was a fantatic example of a beautiful mature Clare Valley shiraz. Some of the non awarded wines showed greater depth than their age suggested.
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section B - Exhibition section Class 18 Red Wine, 2008 vintage & older Cabernet Sauvignon
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Taylors Wines 43.5 2006 St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon
2 Jim Barry Wines Gold 2005 The Benbournie
3 Reillys Wines 44.5 2006 Dry Land Cabernet Sauvignon
4 Kilikanoon Wines 45.0 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
5 Crabtree Watervale Wines 41.5 2008 POMONA Cabernet Sauvignon
6 Knappstein Wines 46.0 2008 Enterprise Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 7 Leasingham Wines 51.0 Silver 2005 Classic Clare Cabernet Sauvignon
8 Jim Barry Wines 45.5 2006 The Benbournie
9 Leasingham Wines 51.0 Silver 2006 Classic Clare Cabernet Sauvignon
10 Koonowla Wines 44.5 2008 Ringmaster Cabernet Sauvignon
11 Crabtree Watervale Wines 47.0 Bronze 2008 Windmill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 12 O'Leary Walker Wines 44.5 2006 Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
13 Koonowla Wines Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Judges Comments: The older wines were quite strong. Top gold has regional typicity; varietal character with lovely freshness and restraint on oak.
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section B - Exhibition section Class 19 Red Wine 2008 vintage & older Other single varietals; eg Merlot, Malbec, Tempranillo, Grenache
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Kilikanoon Wines 47.5 Bronze 2005 Prodigal Grenache
2 Kilikanoon Wines 46.5 Bronze 2007 Prodigal Grenache
Judges Comments:
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section B - Exhibition section Class 20 Red Wine, 2008 vintage & older Blended red wine other than eligible for classes 17, 18, 19.
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Reillys Wines 48.5 Bronze 2008 Old Bushvine Grenache Shiraz
2 Neagles Rock 44.5 2006 One Black Dog
3 Paulett Wines 46.5 Bronze 2008 Polish Hill River Cabernet Merlot
4 Paulett Wines 44.0 2007 Polish Hill River Cabernet Merlot
5 Jim Barry Wines 47.0 Bronze 2005 PB Shiraz Cabernet
6 Skillogalee Wines 51.0 Silver 2007 Single Contour Trevarrick Cabernet Shiraz 7 O'Leary Walker Wines 46.0 2006 Blue Cutting Road Cabernet Merlot
8 Jim Barry Wines 50.0 Bronze 2006 PB Shiraz Cabernet
9 Jim Barry Wines 47.5 Bronze 2007 PB Shiraz Cabernet
10 Leasingham Wines 43.0 2007 Bin 56 Cabernet Malbec
11 Taylors Wines 48.0 Bronze 2008 Eighty Acres Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 12 Taylors Wines 47.5 Bronze 2008 Eighty Acres Shiraz Viognier
13 Leasingham Wines 45.0 2008 Bin 56 Cabernet Malbec
Judges Comments:
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section C - Sparkling Wine Class 21 Sparkling Wine, any vintage Sparkling Wine
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Paulett Wines 45.5 2010 Trillians Sparkling Brut
2 Paulett Wines 45.5 2008 Trillians Sparkling Red
3 Leasingham Wines 43.5 2006 Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz
4 Reillys Wines 44.5 2010 Barking Mad Sparkling Cuvee Blanc
5 Leasingham Wines 41.5 2005 Classic Clare Sparkling Shiraz
6 Stone Bridge Wines 32.0 3 year Two Sisters Sparkling Shiraz
7 Skillogalee Wines 43.5 2008 NV Sparkling Riesling
8 Reillys Wines 45.0 2010 Barking Mad Sparkling Shiraz
9 Stone Bridge Wines 43.5 2 year Two Sisters Sparkling Pinot
Judges Comments: Depressing on a thirsty afternoon
2011 CLARE VALLEY REGIONAL WINE SHOW Section D - Fortified Wine Class 22 Fortified Wine, any vintage Fortified Wine – any style.
No. Exhibitor Score Award Vintage Description 1 Stone Bridge Wines 46.5 Bronze 2009 VP XXIX
2 Crabtree Watervale Wines 47.5 Bronze 2008 Vintage Fortified Shiraz
3 O'Leary Walker Wines 45.5 2010 Wyatt Earp VP
4 Crabtree Watervale Wines Gold 15 yrs Liquor Muscat
5 Knappstein Wines Gold 2010 Single Vineyard Fortified Shiraz
6 Skillogalee Wines 45.5 10yold NV Liqueur Muscat
7 Crabtree Watervale Wines 49.5 Bronze 2010 Vintage Fortified Shiraz
8 Reillys Wines 43.0 2008 Fortified Dry Land Shiraz
9 Sevenhill Cellars 48.5 Bronze 2008 Sevenhill Cellars Late Harvest Touriga
Judges Comments: