2015 Margaret River Wine Show
Results Book
23 - 26 November 2015 Margaret River Education Campus Trophy & Award Winners
TROPHY
Best Red Wine of Show The Evans & Tate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Presented by Portavin
Best White Wine of Show Flametree SRS Chardonnay 2014 Presented by Labelmakers World
Most Successful Exhibitor Evans & Tate Presented by Langton’s
Best Exhibition Xanadu Stevens Road Chardonnay 2012 Presented by Vinline International Judge’s Trophy Devil’s Lair Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Presented by Seguin Moreau Best Cabernet Sauvignon The Evans & Tate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Presented by SCT Logistics
Best Chardonnay Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2014 Presented by Booth Transport
Best Single Vineyard Estate Red Rosabrook Single Vineyard Estate Presented by CHEP Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Best Single Vineyard Estate White Flametree SRS Chardonnay 2014 Presented by Tonnellerie de Mercurey
AWARD
Best Cabernet Sauvignon Blend Mandoon Estate Cabernet Merlot 2014 Presented by Cospack / Saverglass
Best Sauvignon Blanc Deep Woods 'Estate' Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Presented by Silverlock Best Blend of Sauvignon Blanc Evans & Tate Metricup Road Semillon & Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Presented by SWAT Best Shiraz Domaine Naturaliste 2014 Rachis Presented by Nadalie Australia
Best Rosé Deep Woods 'Estate' Rosé 2015 Presented by Chr. Hansen Best Other Blend or Varietal Evans & Tate Margaret River Malbec 2013 Presented by Laffort
JUDGING RESULTS 2015 Langton's MARGARET RIVER WINE SHOW
Class: 1 2015 Chardonnay
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
5 Woodlands Wines Woodlands Chardonnay 2015 Bronze 50.5
10 Devil's Lair Pty Ltd Devil's Lair Margaret River Hidden Cave Chardonnay 2015 Bronze 49.5
4 Juniper Estate Juniper Crossing Chardonnay 2015 Bronze 49.5
3 Brookland Valley Vineyard Brookland Valley Verse 1 Chardonnay 2015 Bronze 49
12 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Metricup Road Chardonnay 2015 Bronze 49
15 Calneggia Family Vineyards Rosabrook Chardonnay 2015 Bronze 48.5
14 Windance Estate Windance Unoaked Chardonnay 2015 Bronze 48.5
9 Sandalford Wines Margaret River Range Chardonnay 2015 Bronze 48
2 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Estate' Chardonnay 2015 Bronze 47
1 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Classic Chardonnay 2015 Bronze 47
6 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Chardonnay 2015 Bronze 47
13 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley Finisterre Chardonnay 2015 Bronze 46.5
7 Burch Family Wines MadFish Gold Turtle Chardonnay 2015
16 Forester Estate Forester Estate Chardonnay 2015
11 Grace Farm Grace Farm Chardonnay 2015
8 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Margaret River Chardonnay 2015
A sound class with most wines well made.
Judges: Rob Dilletti, Pete Bissell, Julia Harding MW. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan.
Class: 2 2014 Chardonnay
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
41 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Reserve' Chardonnay 2014 Gold 55.5
48 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Karridale Chardonnay 2014 Gold 55.5
54 Killerby Wines Killerby Chardonnay 2014 Gold 55.5
22 Sittella Wines Sittella Reserve Margaret River Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2014 Gold 55.5
12 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Chardonnay 2014 Gold 55.5
17 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Chardonnay 2014 Gold 55.5
26 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2014 Gold 55.5 Class: 2 2014 Chardonnay
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
26 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2014 Gold 55.5
5 Xanadu Xanadu DJL Chardonnay 2014 Silver 54
7 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Hillside' Chardonnay 2014 Silver 53.5
37 Clairault Wines Clairault Estate Chardonnay 2014 Silver 53
40 Clairault Wines Clairault Margaret River Chardonnay 2014 Silver 53
57 Credaro Family Estate Credaro 1000 Crowns Chardonnay 2014 Silver 53
38 Domaine Naturaliste Domaine Naturaliste 2014 Floris 2014 Silver 53
9 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Filius Chardonnay 2014 Silver 53
28 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2014 Silver 51.5
61 Grace Farm Grace Farm Chardonnay 2014 Silver 51.5
24 Brookland Valley Vineyard Brookland Valley Chardonnay 2014 Silver 51
4 Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd Hamelin Bay Chardonnay 2014 Silver 51
35 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Tom Price Chardonnay 2014 Silver 51
46 Palmer Wines Palmer Chardonnay Reserve 2014 Bronze 49.5
53 Burch Family Wines Howard Park Miamup Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 48.5
36 Cellarmasters Gallows Wine Company The Bommy Margaret River Chardo2014 Bronze 48.5
6 Devil's Lair Pty Ltd Devil's Lair Margaret River Hidden Cave Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 48.5
14 Flying Fish Cove Wildberry Reserve Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 48.5
30 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 48.5
10 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley Finisterre Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 48.5
51 Arimia Arimia Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 48
23 Woodlands Wines Woodlands Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 48
20 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 47.5
45 Arlewood Estate Arlewood Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 47
33 Devil's Lair Pty Ltd Devil's Lair Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 47
49 Sandalford Wines Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 47
29 Xanadu Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 47
16 Coward & Black Vineyards Coward & Black Vineyards Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 46.5
8 Credaro Family Estate Credaro Kinship Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 46.5
18 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Redbrook Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 46.5
15 Greenpiper Wines John George Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 46.5
43 Happs Wines Happs Estate Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 46.5
56 Lentedal Vineyard Estate Lentedal Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 46.5
34 Xanadu Xanadu Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 46.5 Class: 2 2014 Chardonnay
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
55 Capel Vale Wines Capel Vale Black Label Margaret River Chardonnay 2014
25 Churchview Estate The Bartondale Chardonnay 2014
58 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Side by Side' Chardonnay 2014
13 Driftwood Estate Artifacts Chardonnay 2014
47 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Metricup Road Chardonnay 2014
32 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Cove Chardonnay 2014
11 Forester Estate Forester Estate Chardonnay 2014
31 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate The Willow Chardonnay 2014
21 Higher Plane Wines Higher Plane Forest Grove Chardonnay 2014
52 Island Brook Estate Island Brook Estate Chardonnay 2014
2 KarriBindi KarriBindi Chardonnay 2014
3 Larry Cherubino Wines Pedestal Margaret River Chardonnay 2014
44 Larry Cherubino Wines Cherubino Margaret River Chardonnay 2014
50 Miles from Nowhere Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Chardonnay 2014
19 Palmer Wines Krackerjack Chardonnay 2014
59 Pinnacle Drinks Franklin Tate Reserve Margaret River Chardonnay 2014
27 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley Signature Series Chardonnay 2014
39 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley The Pennant Chardonnay 2014
1 St Margaret's Vineyard Double Barrel boys 2014
60 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Chardonnay 2014
42 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Chardonnay 2014
As always a pleasure to judge such a strong bracket of wines. Great fruit, sourced in the vineyard then handled well in the winery. Makes our job hard, but fun.
Judges: Wines 1- 30: Rob Diletti, Courtney Treacher, Tom Hogan. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan. Wines 31 - 61: Sarah Crowe, Julia Harding MW, Trent Carroll. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.
Class: 3 2013 Chardonnay
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
10 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2013 Gold 55.5
13 Devil's Lair Pty Ltd Devil's Lair Ninth Chamber Chardonnay 2013 Gold 55.5
3 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Redbrook Chardonnay 2013 Gold 55.5
8 Streicker Wines Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine Chardonnay 2013 Silver 53
2 Xanadu Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2013 Silver 53 Class: 3 2013 Chardonnay
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
2 Xanadu Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2013 Silver 53
22 Xanadu Xanadu DJL Chardonnay 2013 Silver 51.5
1 Amelia Park Wines Amelia Park Chardonnay 2013 Silver 51
18 Flying Fish Cove Prize Catch Chardonnay 2013 Silver 51
16 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate The Willow Chardonnay 2013 Silver 51
14 Redgate Wines Redgate Wines Ullinger Reserve Chardonnay 2013 Bronze 50
4 Xanadu Xanadu Chardonnay 2013 Bronze 49
7 Domaine Naturaliste Domaine Naturaliste 2013 Purus 2013 Bronze 46.5
20 Flying Fish Cove Wildberry Reserve Chardonnay 2013 Bronze 46.5
17 Peccavi Wines Peccavi Chardonnay 2013 Bronze 46.5
12 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley The Pennant 2013 Bronze 46.5
6 Ashbrook Estate Ashbrook Estate Chardonnay 2013
21 Devil's Lair Pty Ltd Devil's Lair Chardonnay 2013
9 EVOI Wines EVOI Reserve Chardonnay 2013
19 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Cove Chardonnay 2013
15 Higher Plane Wines Higher Plane Chardonnay 2013
11 Killerby Wines Killerby Chardonnay 2013
5 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Serie Luminosa Chardonnay 2013
A pleasure to judge as the count of medal wines shows. Majority of wines still fresh and vibrant, gold medal wines with an extra level of complexity.
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Tom Hogan, Ben Miller. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.
Class: 4 2015 Sauvignon Blanc
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
26 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Estate' Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Gold 55.5
22 Watershed Premium Wines Senses Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Silver 53
23 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley Signature Series Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Silver 51
10 The Cellar Group c/o Grape ExpeLeila Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Silver 51
4 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Breathing Space Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 48.5
1 Miles from Nowhere Miles From Nowhere Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 48.5
6 Brash Vineyard Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 48
11 Knotting Hill Vineyard Knotting Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 48 Class: 4 2015 Sauvignon Blanc
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
11 Knotting Hill Vineyard Knotting Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 48
5 Mandoon Estate Mandoon Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 48
19 Millbrook Winery Millbrook Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 48
12 Woody Nook Wines Woody Nook Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 47.5
21 Forester Estate Forester Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 47
8 Amberley Estate Pty Ltd Amberley Secret Lane Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 46.5
14 Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 46.5
25 Fermoy Estate Fermoy Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 46.5
7 Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd Hamelin Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 46.5
16 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 46.5
18 VinPro Wines Flinders Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 46.5
24 Amato Vino Mantra Sauvignon Blanc 2015
17 Credaro Family Estate Credaro Kinship Sauvignon Blanc 2015
9 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate Chin Music Sauvignon Blanc 2015
13 Hidden Valley Forest Retreat Hidden Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2015
2 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2015
15 KarriBindi KarriBindi Sauvignon Blanc 2015
20 Killerby Wines Killerby Sauvignon Blanc 2015
3 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Solid showing of one of the regions star performers. Top wine showing lovely restrained complexity and generosity with mouth-watering acid.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Trent Carroll, Courtney Treacher. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne.
Class: 5 2014 or older Sauvignon Blanc
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
5 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley Signature Series Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Silver 51.5
4 Palmer Wines Palmer Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Bronze 48
3 Preveli Wines Preveli Sauvignon Blanc 'Wild Thing' 2014 Bronze 47.5
6 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Bronze 47.5
1 Arimia Arimia Sauvignon Blanc 2014
7 Brygon Reserve Wines Pty Ltd Flying High Sauvignon Blanc 2014
2 Fermoy Estate Fermoy Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Class: 5 2014 or older Sauvignon Blanc
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
2 Fermoy Estate Fermoy Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Most wines in this class looking a little tired.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Trent Carroll, Courtney Treacher. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne.
Class: 6 2015 Blends of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
63 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Ivory' Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Gold 55.5
30 Domaine Naturaliste Domaine Naturaliste Discovery 2015 SBS 2015 Gold 55.5
12 Peccavi Wines Peccavi "No Regrets" Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Gold 55.5
19 Burch Family Wines Howard Park Miamup Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Silver 54
35 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Silver 54
36 Brookland Valley Vineyard Brookland Valley Verse 1 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Silver 52.5
47 PB & JM Hutton Bonking Frog Wines Foreigner 2015 Silver 52
16 Cowaramup Wines Clown Fish Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Silver 51
45 Forester Estate Forester Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Silver 51
39 Millbrook Winery Barking Owl Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Silver 51
9 Xanadu Xanadu DJL Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Silver 51
11 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Bronze 49.5
7 Watershed Premium Wines Shades Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Bronze 49.5
13 Xanadu Xanadu Next of Kin Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Bronze 49.5
51 Cellarmasters GWC Bommy Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 49
46 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 49
37 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Fresh as a Daisy Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 48.5
52 Ibizan Wines Ibizan Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 48
21 Miles from Nowhere Miles From Nowhere Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Bronze 48
3 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Bronze 47.5
59 Hay Shed Hill Wines Pitchfork Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 47.5
1 Amato Vino Brad Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Bronze 47
4 Amelia Park Wines Amelia Park Trellis White 2015 Bronze 47
23 Clairault Wines Clairault Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Bronze 46.5
50 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Metricup Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 46.5 Class: 6 2015 Blends of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
50 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Metricup Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 46.5
49 Lenton Brae Wines Lenton Brae Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 46.5
6 Pinnacle Drinks Franklin Tate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Bronze 46.5
22 Windance Estate Windance Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Bronze 46.5
41 Amberley Estate Pty Ltd Amberley Secret Lane Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
14 Aravina Estate Aravina Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
64 Burch Family Wines MadFish Gold Turtle Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
2 Calneggia Family Vineyards Rosabrook Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
28 Churchview Estate Estate Range Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
56 Churchview Estate Silverleaf Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
43 Coward & Black Vineyards Coward & Black Vineyards Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
8 Credaro Family Estate Beach Head Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
15 Credaro Family Estate Five Tales Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
58 Credaro Family Estate Credaro Kinship Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
53 Driftwood Estate The Collection 'classic white' SSB 2015
62 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Classic Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
60 Fermoy Estate Fermoy Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
17 Flametree Wines Flametree Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
48 Frazer Woods Frazer Woods Sexy Sem Sav 2015
20 Grace Farm Grace Farm Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
32 Harmans Estate Harmans Festival SBS 2015
10 Hay Shed Hill Wines Hay Shed Hill Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
57 Higher Plane Wines Higher Plane Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
54 Juniper Estate Juniper Crossing Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
38 KarriBindi KarriBindi Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
31 Kerfuffle Wines Kerfuffle Wines Hoo Haa SBS 2015
33 Larry Cherubino Wines Ad Hoc 'Straw Man' Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
55 Larry Cherubino Wines Pedestal Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
42 McHenry Hohnen Vintners Rocky Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
24 Palmer Wines Palmer Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
27 Pinnacle Drinks Cow Bombie Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
40 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2015
26 Sandalford Wines Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
44 Sandalford Wines Margaret River Range Classic White 2015 Class: 6 2015 Blends of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
5 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
61 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Classic Dry White 2015
18 VinPro Wines Flinders Bay Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2015
29 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
25 Woodlands Wines Watson Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
34 Woody Nook Wines Woody Nook Kelly's Farewell Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
A strong vintage for this blend with producers focussing on a range of styles; barrel influence, when handled well, adding complexity. A strong class overall.
Judges: Wines 1 - 31: Rob Dilletti, Pete Bissell, Julia Harding MW. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan. Wines 32 - 63: Sarah Crowe, Tom Hogan, Ben Miller. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.
Class: 7 2014 or older Blends of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
11 Coward & Black Vineyards Coward & Black Vineyards Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Gold 55.5
5 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Metricup Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Gold 55.5
23 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Four Chambers Sauvignon Blanc Semillo 2014 Gold 55.5
1 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle 'Wallcliffe' SBS 2012 Silver 52
13 Snake and Herring Snake and Herring Perfect Day Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014 Silver 52
8 Preveli Wines Preveli Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Silver 51
16 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Semillon Sauvigno2014 Bronze 48
21 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle 'Wallcliffe' SBS 2014 Bronze 47.5
4 Greenpiper Wines Five Moons Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014 Bronze 47.5
10 Happs Wines Happs Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014 Bronze 47.5
20 Butler Crest Table Talk Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014 Bronze 47
25 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014 Bronze 47
3 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle 'Wallcliffe' SBS 2013 Bronze 46.5
12 Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd Hamelin Bay Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Bronze 46.5
18 Palmer Wines Palmer Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014 Bronze 46.5
19 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Bronze 46.5
17 Arlewood Estate La Bratta Bianco 2014
24 Brygon Reserve Wines Pty Ltd Brygon Reserve Bin 828 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014
2 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2013
9 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Aquitaine Blanc 2014 Class: 7 2014 or older Blends of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
9 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Aquitaine Blanc 2014
22 Latitude 34 Wine Co Crush White 2014
14 McHenry Hohnen Vintners Rocky Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014
6 Peccavi Wines Peccavi Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014
15 Streicker Wines Streicker Bridgeland Block Sauvignon Semillon 2014
7 Xanadu Xanadu DJL Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014
A very strong class with best wines varietal and complex with freshness.
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Tom Hogan, Ben Miller. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.
Class: 8 2015 Other White Blends & Varietals eg Chenin Blanc, Riesling,
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
4 Knee Deep Wines Knee Deep Chenin Blanc 2015 Silver 51
12 Sandalford Wines Estate Reserve Verdelho 2015 Bronze 48.5
2 Cape Grace Wines Cape Grace Chenin Blanc 2015 Bronze 46.5
6 Aravina Estate Aravina Estate Chenin Blanc 2015
3 Churchview Estate St Johns Wild Fermented Chenin Blanc 2015
7 Churchview Estate St Johns Wild Fermented Marsanne 2015
13 Churchview Estate St Johns Viognier 2015
9 Credaro Family Estate Beach Head Pinot Gris 2015
1 Dormilona Dormilona Chenin Blanc 2015
11 Dormilona Dormilona Blanco 2015
10 Juniper Estate Juniper Crossing Riesling 2015
5 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Chenin Blanc 2015
8 Wise Wines Wise Leaf Series Pinot Grigio 2015
These wines tended to show a lot of attenuation faults and wasn’t super inspiring. The highest pointed Chenin looked bright and clean and had great flavours.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Trent Carroll, Courtney Treacher. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne. Class: 9 2014 or older Other White Blends & Varietals eg Chenin Blanc, R
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
1 McHenry Hohnen Vintners Amigos White 2013 Silver 51
4 Fermoy Estate Fermoy Estate Semillon 2014 Bronze 48
2 Arimia Arimia Semillon 2014 Bronze 47
5 Arlewood Estate Arlewood Semillon 2014 Bronze 46.5
6 Aravina Estate Aravina Estate Semillon 2014
3 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Semillon 2014
Lovely example in the Rousanne Marsanne Chardonnay and aging well.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Pete Bissell, Ben Miller. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne.
Class: 10 2014 & 2015 Rosé
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
12 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Estate' Rosé 2015 Gold 55.5
19 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Harmony' Rosé 2015 Gold 55.5
5 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Rosé 2015 Silver 51
16 Hay Shed Hill Wines Hay Shed Hill Pinot Noir Rosé 2015 Bronze 48.5
3 Arimia Arimia Rosé 2014 Bronze 48
10 Dormilona Dormilona Rosado 2015 Bronze 48
11 Knee Deep Wines Knee Deep Rosé 2015 Bronze 48
9 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Rosé 2015 Bronze 48
23 Kerfuffle Wines Dovetail Rosé 2015 Bronze 47.5
21 VinPro Wines Flinders Bay Rosé 2015 Bronze 47
22 Xanadu Xanadu DJL Rosé 2015 Bronze 47
13 Calneggia Family Vineyards Bunkers Shiraz Tempranillo Rosé 2015 Bronze 46.5
1 Greenpiper Wines Ali B 2014
7 Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd Hamelin Bay Rosé 2015
15 Hay Shed Hill Wines Pitchfork Pink 2015
2 Kerfuffle Wines Dovetail Rosé 2014
14 Laurance of Margaret River Laurance of Margaret River Rosé 2015
6 Lenton Brae Wines Lenton Brae No Way Rosé 2015
4 Preveli Wines Preveli Pinot Rosé 'Wild Thing' 2014
17 Sandalford Wines Margaret River Range Rosé 2015 Class: 10 2014 & 2015 Rosé
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
17 Sandalford Wines Margaret River Range Rosé 2015
8 Stella Bella Wines Skuttlebutt Rosé 2015
20 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Rosé 2015
18 The Cellar Group c/o Grape ExpeLeila Estate Rosé 2015
Some good examples of well made Rosés, most showing some forethought rather than being an afterthought.
Judges: Rob Dilletti, Pete Bissell, Julia Harding MW. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan.
Class: 11 Single Vineyard Estate Chardonnay (Any Vintage)
Proudly sponsored by: Tonnellerie de Mercurey
Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
21 Flametree Wines Flametree SRS Chardonnay 2014 Gold 55.5
9 KarriBindi KarriBindi Chardonnay 2013 Gold 55.5
6 Snake and Herring Snake and Herring Corduroy Chardonnay 2013 Gold 55.5
22 Snake and Herring Snake and Herring Corduroy Chardonnay 2014 Gold 55.5
1 Xanadu Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2012 Gold 55.5
20 Xanadu Xanadu Stevens Road Chardonnay 2014 Gold 55.5
18 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Chardonnay 2014 Silver 53
8 Cloudburst Cloudburst Chardonnay 2013 Silver 52
29 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Broadvale Block 5 Chardonnay 2014 Silver 52
5 Cowaramup Wines Cowaramup Reserve Chardonnay 2012 Silver 51
16 Higher Plane Wines Higher Plane Reserve Chardonnay 2014 Silver 51
12 Hutton Wines Hutton Triptych Margaret River Chardonnay 2014 Silver 51
15 Watershed Premium Wines Awakening Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 48.5
7 Woody Nook Wines Woody Nook Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2013 Bronze 48.5
27 Domaine Naturaliste Domaine Naturaliste 2014 Artus 2014 Bronze 47.5
3 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate The Willow Chardonnay 2012 Bronze 46.5
14 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Chardonnay 2014 Bronze 46.5
19 After Hours Wine After Hours Chardonnay 2014
28 Aravina Estate Aravina Estate Wildwood Ridge Chardonnay 2014
26 Cape Grace Wines Cape Grace Chardonnay 2014
31 Cloudburst Cloudburst Chardonnay 2014
10 Latitude 34 Wine Co St Johns Brook Reserve Chardonnay 2014 Class: 11 Single Vineyard Estate Chardonnay (Any Vintage)
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
10 Latitude 34 Wine Co St Johns Brook Reserve Chardonnay 2014
11 Latitude 34 Wine Co Barwick Estates Black Label Chardonnay 2014
13 Latitude 34 Wine Co St Johns Brook Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2014
2 Laurance of Margaret River Laurance of Margaret River Chardonnay 2012
23 McHenry Hohnen Vintners Calgardup Brook Vineyard Chardonnay 2014
30 McHenry Hohnen Vintners Burnside Vineyard Chardonnay 2014
4 Peccavi Wines Peccavi Chardonnay 2012
17 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Heart of Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2014
24 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Broadvale Block 6 Chardonnay 2014
25 Woodlands Wines Woodlands 'Chloe' 2014
Amazing, amazing class! Umm … thank you Margaret River peeps for making Chardy!
Judges: Corrina Wright, Pete Bissell, Ben Miller. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne.
Class: 12 Single Vineyard Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon & Blends Of (
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
11 Amelia Park Wines Amelia Park Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Gold 55.5
13 Laurance of Margaret River Laurance of Margaret River SSB 2015 Gold 55.5
1 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Gold 55.5
8 Redgate Wines Redgate Wines Semillon 2014 Silver 51
5 Domaine Naturaliste Domaine Naturaliste 2014 Sauvage 2014 Bronze 49
7 Redgate Wines Redgate Wines Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2014 Bronze 48.5
10 Latitude 34 Wine Co St Johns Brook Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Bronze 48
3 Mongrel Creek Mongrel Creek Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Bronze 47.5
12 Latitude 34 Wine Co Barwick Estates White Label Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Bronze 46.5
14 Redgate Wines Redgate Wines Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 Bronze 46.5
15 Dormilona Dormilona Blanco 2015
9 Flametree Wines Flametree SRS Sauvignon Blanc 2014
4 Happs Wines Happs Three Hills Eva Marie 2014
16 Hay Shed Hill Wines Hay Shed Hill Block 1 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
6 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2014
2 Stella Bella Wines Suckfizzle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2012 Class: 12 Single Vineyard Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon & Blends Of (
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
2 Stella Bella Wines Suckfizzle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2012
Lovely class to judge. A delicious 2011 looking youthful and pure. Top wine lovely snow pea frond notes.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Pete Bissell, Ben Miller. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne.
Class: 13 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
17 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Gladstones Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Gold 55.5
12 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Cabernet Sauvign 2014 Gold 55.5
5 Happs Wines Happs Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Silver 53
22 Sittella Wines Sittella Berns Reserve 2014 Silver 53
18 Hay Shed Hill Wines Hay Shed Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Silver 52
21 Grace Farm Grace Farm Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Silver 51.5
13 Mandoon Estate Mandoon Estate Research Station Reserve Cabernet Sauvig2014 Silver 51
11 Sandalford Wines Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Silver 51
19 Sittella Wines Sittella Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Silver 51
26 The Cellar Group c/o Grape ExpeNatus Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Silver 51
3 Windance Estate Windance Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Silver 51
25 Domaine Naturaliste Domaine Naturaliste 2014 Rebus 2014 Bronze 49.5
8 Miles from Nowhere Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Bronze 48.5
2 Brash Vineyard Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Bronze 48
6 Greenpiper Wines Night Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Bronze 48
23 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley Finisterre Cabernet Sauvignion 2014 Bronze 48
10 Wise Wines Wise Lot 80 Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Bronze 47.5
14 Latitude 34 Wine Co St Johns Brook Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Bronze 47
4 Wise Wines Wise Leaf Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Bronze 47
1 Butler Crest Butler Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
7 Calneggia Family Vineyards Rosabrook Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
9 Capel Vale Wines Regional Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
16 Credaro Family Estate Five Tales Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
15 Latitude 34 Wine Co Barwick Estates White Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
24 Simpson Estate Simpson Estate 'Jenny' Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Class: 13 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
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24 Simpson Estate Simpson Estate 'Jenny' Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
20 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
As expected a pretty strong class. Bright fruited wines which scored well. Those with excessive oak, greenness or oxidised were the poorer examples.
Judges: Wines 1 - 20: Corrina Wright, Trent Carroll, Courtney Treacher. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne. Wines 21 - 36: Rob Dilletti, Pete Bissell, Julia Harding MW. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan.
Class: 14 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
15 Brookland Valley Vineyard Brookland Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvigno 2013 Gold 55.5
28 Devil's Lair Pty Ltd Devils Lair Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Gold 55.5
11 Fermoy Estate Dawson's Cabernet 2013 Gold 55.5
34 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Gladstones Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Gold 55.5
49 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Silver 52.5
2 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley The Pennant Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Silver 52.5
33 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Silver 52
22 Preveli Wines Preveli Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Silver 52
45 Xanadu Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Silver 52
9 Flying Fish Cove Wildberry Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Silver 51.5
1 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Silver 51
44 Grace Farm Grace Farm Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Silver 51
23 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Wisdom Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Silver 51
57 Xanadu Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Silver 51
38 Brash Vineyard Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 50
18 Amato Vino Mantra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 49
8 Flying Fish Cove Prize Catch Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 49
7 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 49
5 Windance Estate Windance Reserve Cabernet 2013 Bronze 49
20 Coward & Black Vineyards Coward & Black Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon The Black 2013 Bronze 48.5
14 Credaro Family Estate Credaro Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 48
52 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley Finisterre Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 48
56 Samuel Smith & Son Pty Ltd Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 48
30 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Cabernet Sauvign 2013 Bronze 47.5 Class: 14 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
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30 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Cabernet Sauvign 2013 Bronze 47.5
13 Brygon Reserve Wines Pty Ltd Brygon Reserve Bin 8888 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 46.5
29 Fermoy Estate Fermoy Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 46.5
3 Flametree Wines Flametree SRS Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 46.5
42 Forester Estate Forester Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 46.5
24 Greenpiper Wines John George Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 46.5
16 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate WG Grace Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 46.5
32 Larry Cherubino Wines Cherubino Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 46.5
46 Xanadu Xanadu DJL Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 46.5
6 Burch Family Wines Howard Park Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
53 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
35 Cellarmasters Gallows Wine Company The Bommy Margaret River Cabern2013
50 Cellarmasters Gallows Wine Co Gallows Margaret River Cabernet 2013
27 Churchview Estate Estate Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
43 Churchview Estate The Bartondale Cabernet 2013
41 Clairault Wines Clairault Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
55 Driftwood Estate Artifacts Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
12 Evans & Tate The Evans & Tate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
59 Fermoy Estate Fermoy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
4 Happs Wines Happs Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
40 Higher Plane Wines Higher Plane Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
19 Island Brook Estate Island Brook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
39 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
26 Knee Deep Wines Knee Deep Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
21 Larry Cherubino Wines Cherubino Cowaramup Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
48 Lenton Brae Wines Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
10 Mandoon Estate Mandoon Estate Reserve Research Station Reserve Cabern2013
31 Palmer Wines Palmer Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
51 Peccavi Wines Peccavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
58 Pinnacle Drinks Franklin Tate Alexanders Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
54 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
17 Snake and Herring Snake and Herring Gigantic Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
37 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Serie Luminosa Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
47 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Class: 14 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
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36 Vintners Ridge Estate Vintners Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
25 Watershed Premium Wines Awakening Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
A solid class of good wines. Top wines showed intensity, concentration and freshness. As always, quite a few wines looking forward and developed.
Judges: Wines 1 - 22: Rob Dilletti, Pete Bissell, Julia Harding MW. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan. Wines 23 - 59: Sarah Crowe, Tom Hogan, Ben Miller. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.
Class: 15 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
22 Amato Vino Mantra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Gold 55.5
19 Evans & Tate The Evans & Tate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Gold 55.5
7 Samuel Smith & Son Pty Ltd Ringbolt 21 Barriques Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Gold 55.5
6 Watershed Premium Wines Awakening Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Gold 55.5
14 Clairault Wines Clairault Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Silver 53
18 Streicker Wines Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Silver 52
11 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Silver 51.5
2 Mandoon Estate Mandoon Estate Research Station Reserve Cabernet Sauvig2012 Silver 51
16 Credaro Family Estate Credaro Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 49
31 Xanadu Xanadu DJL Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 49
35 Ashbrook Estate Ashbrook Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 48.5
24 Higher Plane Wines Higher Plane Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 48.5
9 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 48
17 Killerby Wines Killerby The Foundations Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 48
29 Xanadu Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 48
33 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Wisdom Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 47.5
8 Vintners Ridge Estate Vintners Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 47.5
4 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley The Pennant Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 47
30 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 47
27 Brookland Valley Vineyard Brookland Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 46.5
23 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 46.5
15 Killerby Wines Killerby Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 46.5
32 Peccavi Wines Peccavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 46.5
36 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley Finisterre Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 46.5 Class: 15 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
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36 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley Finisterre Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 46.5
34 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
28 Cowaramup Wines Cowaramup Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
3 Flying Fish Cove Wildberry Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
25 Forester Estate Forester Estate Yelverton Reserve Cabernet 2012
26 Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd Hamelin Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
12 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate WG Grace Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
13 Preveli Wines Preveli Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
20 Saracen Estates Saracen Estates Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
21 Saracen Estates Saracen Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
1 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Serie Luminosa Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
5 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Tom Price Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
10 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Project V9 Old Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
A wonderful class to judge. Great to see the 2012s looking so fresh and delicious. Numerous standout wines and a real signature of the region.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Trent Carroll, Courtney Treacher. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne.
Class: 16 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
1 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Silver 51.5
5 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Bronze 50
6 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Bronze 47.5
10 Xanadu Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Bronze 46.5
7 Ashbrook Estate Ashbrook Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
9 Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd Hamelin Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
2 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate WG Grace Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
8 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Wisdom Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
4 Samuel Smith & Son Pty Ltd Ringbolt 21 Barriques Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
3 Watershed Premium Wines Awakening Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Class: 16 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Majority starting to tire. Fresher wines scored well.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Pete Bissell, Ben Miller. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne.
Class: 17 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blends
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
7 Mandoon Estate Mandoon Estate Cabernet Merlot 2014 Gold 55.5
2 Sandalford Wines Margaret River Range Cabernet Merlot 2014 Gold 55.5
4 Saracen Estates Saracen Estates Cabernet Merlot 2014 Gold 55.5
16 Woodlands Wines Woodlands Cabernet Merlot 2014 Silver 54
14 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods ‘Estate’ Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014 Silver 53
6 Cowaramup Wines Clown Fish Cabernet Merlot 2014 Silver 51
5 Clairault Wines Clairault Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014 Bronze 49.5
13 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle 'Trinders' Cabernet Merlot 2014 Bronze 48.5
11 Brookland Valley Vineyard Brookland Valley Verse 1 Cabernet Merlot 2014 Bronze 48
1 Happs Wines Happs Estate Cabernet Merlot 2014 Bronze 48
17 Amelia Park Wines Amelia Park Cabernet Merlot 2014 Bronze 47.5
15 Larry Cherubino Wines Pedestal Cabernet Merlot 2014 Bronze 47
19 Woodlands Wines Watson Family Vineyard Cabernet Merlot 2014 Bronze 47
12 Credaro Family Estate Five Tales Cabernet Merlot 2014
10 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Estate Cabernet Merlot 2014
18 Lenton Brae Wines Lenton Brae Cabernet Merlot 2014
3 Miles from Nowhere Miles From Nowhere Cabernet Merlot 2014
9 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Cabernet Merlot 2014
8 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot 2014
20 Windance Estate Windance Cabernet Merlot 2014
Strong class. Best examples showed full ripeness of varietal characters and care with tannin extract.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Pete Bissell, Ben Miller. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne. Class: 18 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blends
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
5 Amberley Estate Pty Ltd Amberley Secret Lane Cabernet Merlot 2013 Gold 55.5
4 Larry Cherubino Wines Pedestal Cabernet Merlot 2013 Gold 55.5
2 Millbrook Winery Millbrook Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2013 Gold 55.5
33 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Aquitaine Rouge 2013 Silver 54
11 Mandoon Estate Mandoon Estate Cabernet Merlot 2013 Silver 52
18 Brookland Valley Vineyard Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot 2013 Silver 51.5
36 Amelia Park Wines Amelia Park Cabernet Merlot 2013 Silver 51
16 Credaro Family Estate Credaro Family Estate Cabernet Merlot 2013 Silver 51
10 Sandalford Wines Margaret River Range Cabernet Merlot 2013 Silver 51
32 Woodlands Wines Woodlands Cabernet Merlot 2013 Silver 51
7 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Estate' Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2013 Bronze 49.5
26 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Metricup Road Cabernet Merlot 2013 Bronze 49.5
1 Clairault Wines Clairault Cellar Release Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Fran 2013 Bronze 48.5
30 Higher Plane Wines Higher Plane Cabernet Merlot 2013 Bronze 48
6 Cellarmasters Abbey View Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2013 Bronze 47
14 Simpson Estate Simpson Estate 'Jenny' Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 47
34 Snake and Herring Snake and Herring Cannonball 2013 Bronze 47
20 Amelia Park Wines Amelia Park Trellis Red 2013 Bronze 46.5
19 Aravina Estate Aravina Estate Cabernet Merlot 2013 Bronze 46.5
9 Credaro Family Estate Beach Head Cabernet Merlot 2013 Bronze 46.5
25 Hay Shed Hill Wines Pitchfork Cabernet Merlot 2013 Bronze 46.5
27 Palmer Wines Palmer Cabernets The Grandee Reserve 2013 Bronze 46.5
31 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Cabernet Merlot 2013 Bronze 46.5
12 Windance Estate Windance Cabernet Merlot 2013 Bronze 46.5
15 Amato Vino Brad Cabernet Merlot 2013
35 Arimia Arimia Cabernet Merlot Petit Verdot 2013
22 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle 'Trinders' Cabernet Merlot 2013
3 Churchview Estate St Johns Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Merlot 2013
21 Churchview Estate Estate Range Cabernet Merlot 2013
38 Driftwood Estate Oceania Meritage 2013
28 Forester Estate Forester Estate Cabernet Merlot 2013
29 Juniper Estate Juniper Crossing Cabernet Merlot 2013
8 KarriBindi KarriBindi Cabernet Merlot 2013
24 McHenry Hohnen Vintners Rocky Road Cabernet Merlot 2013 Class: 18 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blends
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17 Preveli Wines Preveli Cabernet Merlot 2013
23 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Merlot 2013
37 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot 2013
13 Watershed Premium Wines Senses Cabernet Merlot 2013
Excessive development and extraction marred many wines. Top wines had balance and liveliness.
Judges: Rob Dilletti, Pete Bissell, Julia Harding MW. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan.
Class: 19 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blends
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
5 Amato Vino Brad Cabernet Merlot 2012 Gold 55.5
3 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Heytesbury 2012 Gold 55.5
9 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012 Silver 53
11 Ashbrook Estate Ashbrook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012 Silver 51
7 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle 'Wilyabrup' 2012 Silver 51
2 Higher Plane Wines Higher Plane The Messenger 2012 Bronze 50
10 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 46.5
1 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard The Cartographer 2012 Bronze 46.5
8 Flametree Wines Flametree Cabernet Merlot 2012
4 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Cove Cabernet Merlot 2012
6 Greenpiper Wines Five Moons Cabernet Merlot 2012
Very pleasing class to judge. Wines generally of a strong standard aging gracefully and delicious to drink.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Pete Bissell, Ben Miller. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne.
Class: 20 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blends
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1 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard The Cartographer 2011 Class: 20 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blends
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Judges: Corrina Wright, Pete Bissell, Ben Miller. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne.
Class: 21 2014 Merlot
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3 Happs Wines Happs Indigenous Series Merlot 2014 Bronze 47.5
1 VinPro Wines Flinders Bay Merlot 2014 Bronze 47.5
5 Amberley Estate Pty Ltd Amberley Merlot 2014
2 Credaro Family Estate Beach Head Merlot 2014
4 Happs Wines Happs Estate Merlot 2014
Careful handling of oak required to lift drinkability.
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Tom Hogan, Ben Miller. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.
Class: 22 2013 Merlot
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1 Palmer Wines Palmer Merlot 2013 Silver 53
6 Mongrel Creek Mongrel Creek Merlot/Cabernet-Franc 2013 Bronze 48
3 Aravina Estate Aravina Estate Merlot 2013
8 Fermoy Estate Fermoy Estate Merlot 2013
4 Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd Hamelin Bay Merlot 2013
2 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard Merlot 2013
5 Windance Estate Windance Merlot 2013
7 Woody Nook Wines Woody Nook Limited Release Merlot 2013
Some development showing and oak balance an issue.
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Tom Hogan, Ben Miller. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector. Class: 23 2012 or older Merlot
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2 Laurance of Margaret River Laurance of Margaret River Merlot 2012 Bronze 46.5
1 Cowaramup Wines Clown Fish Merlot 2012
Solid examples of merlot with some age without the ‘wow’ needed to reward higher points.
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Tom Hogan, Ben Miller. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.
Class: 24 2014 Shiraz
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
8 Amberley Estate Pty Ltd Amberley Shiraz 2014 Gold 55.5
17 Domaine Naturaliste Domaine Naturaliste 2014 Rachis 2014 Gold 55.5
10 Peccavi Wines Peccavi Shiraz 2014 Silver 53
2 Brookland Valley Vineyard Brookland Valley Verse 1 Shiraz 2014 Silver 51
22 Credaro Family Estate Credaro Kinship Shiraz 2014 Silver 51
19 Brash Vineyard Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Shiraz 2014 Bronze 49.5
28 Forester Estate Forester Estate Home Block Shiraz 2014 Bronze 49
21 Windance Estate Windance Shiraz 2014 Bronze 49
1 Butler Crest Table Talk Shiraz 2014 Bronze 48.5
5 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Reserve' Shiraz 2014 Bronze 48
29 Miles from Nowhere Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Shiraz 2014 Bronze 48
4 Credaro Family Estate Beach Head Shiraz 2014 Bronze 47
31 Pinnacle Drinks Franklin Tate Shiraz 2014 Bronze 47
23 After Hours Wine After Hours Shiraz 2014 Bronze 46.5
24 Burch Family Wines MadFish Gold Turtle Shiraz 2014 Bronze 46.5
7 Credaro Family Estate Five Tales Shiraz 2014 Bronze 46.5
6 Happs Wines Happs Estate Shiraz 2014 Bronze 46.5
13 McHenry Hohnen Vintners Rocky Road Shiraz 2014 Bronze 46.5
32 Miles from Nowhere Miles From Nowhere Shiraz 2014 Bronze 46.5
26 The Cellar Group c/o Grape ExpeNatus Shiraz 2014 Bronze 46.5
27 Wise Wines Wise Sea Urchin Shiraz 2014 Bronze 46.5
25 Calneggia Family Vineyards Rosabrook Shiraz 2014
3 Cape Grace Wines Cape Grace Shiraz 2014
14 Coward & Black Vineyards Coward & Black Vineyards Show Shiraz 2014 Class: 24 2014 Shiraz
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14 Coward & Black Vineyards Coward & Black Vineyards Show Shiraz 2014
9 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Pile Driver Shiraz 2014
16 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Metricup Road Shiraz 2014
12 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Cove Shiraz 2014
30 Harmans Estate Harmans Festival Shiraz 2014
18 Juniper Estate Juniper Crossing Shiraz 2014
20 Kerfuffle Wines Dovetail Shiraz 2014
34 Sandalford Wines Margaret River Range Shiraz 2014
15 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Shiraz 2014
11 Woodlands Wines Watson Family Vineyard Shiraz 2014
33 Xanadu Xanadu DJL Shiraz 2014
A challenging class due to the excessive extract of tannins and green, lean fruit. Best wines managed to control the tannins and build generosity and fruit weight.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Trent Carroll, Courtney Treacher. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne.
Class: 25 2013 Shiraz
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
37 Cape Grace Wines Cape Grace Shiraz 2013 Gold 55.5
12 Flying Fish Cove Wildberry Reserve Shiraz 2013 Silver 51
25 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate The Sledge Shiraz 2013 Silver 51
11 Windance Estate Windance Shiraz 2013 Silver 51
21 Windance Estate Windance Reserve Shiraz 2013 Silver 51
7 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Reserve' Shiraz 2013 Bronze 49
27 Forester Estate Forester Estate Shiraz 2013 Bronze 49
13 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Metricup Road Shiraz 2013 Bronze 48.5
9 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Shiraz 2013 Bronze 48.5
4 Credaro Family Estate Credaro Family Estate Shiraz 2013 Bronze 48
2 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Redbrook Shiraz 2013 Bronze 48
32 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Shiraz 2013 Bronze 48
20 Greenpiper Wines John George Shiraz 2013 Bronze 47.5
14 Palmer Wines Palmer Shiraz 2013 Bronze 47
28 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Four Chambers Shiraz 2013 Bronze 47 Class: 25 2013 Shiraz
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28 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Four Chambers Shiraz 2013 Bronze 47
26 Flametree Wines Flametree Margaret River Shiraz 2013 Bronze 46.5
18 Knee Deep Wines Knee Deep Shiraz 2013 Bronze 46.5
24 Watershed Premium Wines Senses Shiraz 2013 Bronze 46.5
33 Xanadu Xanadu Stevens Road Shiraz 2013 Bronze 46.5
5 Burch Family Wines Howard Park Leston Shiraz 2013
19 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2013
30 Cellarmasters Gallows Wine Co The Bommy Margaret River Shiraz 2013
17 Churchview Estate Estate Range Shiraz 2013
35 Churchview Estate The Bartondale Shiraz 2013
31 Domaine Naturaliste Domaine Nauraliste Discovery 2013 Syrah 2013
36 Driftwood Estate Artifacts Shiraz 2013
29 Fermoy Estate Fermoy Estate Shiraz 2013
1 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Shiraz 2013
22 KarriBindi Shiraz 2013
10 Lenton Brae Wines Lenton Brae Shiraz 2013
8 Mongrel Creek Mongrel Creek Shiraz 2013
15 Peccavi Wines Peccavi Syrah 2013
16 Pinnacle Drinks Franklin Tate Reserve Margaret River Shiraz 2013
6 Redgate Wines Redgate Wines Shiraz 2013
3 Sandalford Wines Estate Reserve Shiraz 2013
23 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Shiraz 2013
34 Xanadu Xanadu DJL Shiraz 2013
Many wines showed excessive extraction making them tough and unbalanced. Top wine had fruit weight and freshness.
Judges: Rob Diletti, Courtney Treacher, Tom Hogan. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan.
Class: 26 2012 or older Shiraz
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
19 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Redbrook Shiraz 2012 Gold 55.5
10 KarriBindi KarriBindi Shiraz 2012 Silver 52
4 KarriBindi KarriBindi Shiraz 2011 Silver 51 Class: 26 2012 or older Shiraz
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4 KarriBindi KarriBindi Shiraz 2011 Silver 51
2 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Redbrook Shiraz 2011 Bronze 49
15 Streicker Wines Streicker Bridgeland Block Syrah 2012 Bronze 49
5 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Shiraz 2012 Bronze 48.5
8 Laurance of Margaret River Laurance of Margaret River Shiraz 2012 Bronze 48
6 Happs Wines Happs Three Hills Shiraz 2012 Bronze 47.5
1 Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd Hamelin Bay Shiraz 2011 Bronze 46.5
16 Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd Hamelin Bay Reserve Shiraz 2012 Bronze 46.5
13 Ashbrook Estate Ashbrook Estate Shiraz 2012
9 Cowaramup Wines Clown Fish Shiraz 2012
12 Credaro Family Estate Credaro Family Estate Shiraz 2012
11 Forester Estate Forester Estate Home Block Shiraz 2012
3 Frazer Woods Frazer Woods Shiraz 2011
18 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate The Sledge Shiraz 2012
14 Millbrook Winery Millbrook Limited Release Shiraz 2012
7 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard Shiraz 2012
17 Sandalford Wines Estate Reserve Shiraz 2012
Some nice wines , tannins and oak balance an issue.
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Julia Harding MW, Trent Carroll. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.
Class: 27 2014 Reds other than Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Sauvign
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
11 Hay Shed Hill Wines Hay Shed Hill Malbec 2014 Silver 53
12 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Estate' Shiraz Et Al 2014 Silver 51
6 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Cove Cabernet Merlot 2014 Silver 51
17 Lentedal Vineyard Estate Lentedal Tempranillo 2014 Silver 51
15 Hay Shed Hill Wines Hay Shed Hill Shiraz Tempranillo 2014 Bronze 48.5
8 Burch Family Wines Madfish Gold Turtle Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014 Bronze 48
1 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Estate Misceo 2014 Bronze 48
5 Brookland Valley Vineyard Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot 2014 Bronze 47.5
14 Aravina Estate Aravina Estate Shiraz Tempranillo 2014 Bronze 47 Class: 27 2014 Reds other than Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Sauvign
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14 Aravina Estate Aravina Estate Shiraz Tempranillo 2014 Bronze 47
9 Wise Wines Wise Leaf series Malbec 2014 Bronze 47
3 Woodlands Wines Woodlands 'Emily' Special Reserve 2014 Bronze 47
10 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Estate' Malbec 2014 Bronze 46.5
4 Redgate Wines Redgate Wines Bin 588 2014 Bronze 46.5
18 Harmans Estate Harmans Regional Tempranillo 2014
16 Kerfuffle Wines Kerfuffle Wine Shiraz Viognier 2014
2 Redgate Wines Redgate Wines Cabernet Franc 2014
13 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Classic Dry Red 2014
7 Windance Estate Windance Cabernet Merlot 2014
Solid class without many standout wines.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Trent Carroll, Courtney Treacher. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne.
Class: 28 2013 Reds other than Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Sauvign
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
5 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Margaret River Malbec 2013 Gold 55.5
3 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Ebony' Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2013 Silver 51.5
7 Arimia Arimia Shiraz Viognier 2013 Silver 51
2 Devil's Lair Pty Ltd Devil's Lair Margaret River The Hidden Cave Cabernet Shira2013 Bronze 50
1 Snake and Herring Snake and Herring Calypso 2013 Bronze 49
8 Arimia Arimia Zinfandel 2013 Bronze 48.5
4 Arimia Arimia Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2013 Bronze 46.5
9 McHenry Hohnen Vintners Hazel's Vineyard Zinfandel 2013
6 Palmer Wines Palmer Malbec 2013
A range of styes, but top wines have freshness and fruit depth.
Judges: Rob Dilletti, Pete Bissell, Julia Harding MW. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan. Class: 29 2012 Reds other than Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Sauvign
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
4 Palmer Wines Palmer Malbec 2012 Gold 55.5
3 Happs Wines Happs Three Hills Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2012 Bronze 48.5
6 Clairault Wines Clairault Cellar Release Petit Verdot 2012 Bronze 46.5
1 Forester Estate Forester Estate Cabernet Durif 2012
7 Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd Hamelin Bay Rampant Red 2012
2 Peccavi Wines Peccavi "No Regrets" Cabernet Merlot 2012
5 Woodlands Wines Watson Family Vineyard Nebbiolo 2012
Delicious varietal Malbec in this class.
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Julia Harding MW, Trent Carroll. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.
Class: 31 Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Any Vintage)
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
21 Amelia Park Wines Amelia Park Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Gold 55.5
36 Calneggia Family Vineyards Rosabrook Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Gold 55.5
14 Woody Nook Wines Woody Nook Gallagher's Choice Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Silver 54
6 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Silver 52
25 Knotting Hill Vineyard Knotting Hill Jack Gordon Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Silver 52
22 Coward & Black Vineyards Coward & Black Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon The Black 2013 Silver 51
26 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Silver 51
4 Higher Plane Wines Higher Plane Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Silver 51
35 Knotting Hill Vineyard Knotting Hill Jack Gordon Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Silver 51
17 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Wilyabrup' Grand Selection Cabernet Sauvign2013 Bronze 49.5
5 St Margaret's Vineyard The Far Side 2012 Bronze 49.5
13 Laurance of Margaret River Laurance of Margaret River Icon Cabernet 2012 Bronze 49
8 Hay Shed Hill Wines Hay Shed Hill Block 2 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 48.5
24 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 48
1 Settlers Ridge Organic Wines Settlers Ridge Organic Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Bronze 48
10 Woodlands Wines Woodlands 'Thomas' Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Bronze 48
27 Woodlands Wines Woodlands 'Benjamin' Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 47.5
29 Burch Family Wines Howard Park Leston Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 47
23 McHenry Hohnen Vintners Hazel's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 46.5 Class: 31 Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Any Vintage)
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
23 McHenry Hohnen Vintners Hazel's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bronze 46.5
3 Stella Bella Wines Suckfizzle Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Bronze 46.5
9 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Project U12 North Block Cabernet Sauvigno2012 Bronze 46.5
15 Aravina Estate Aravina Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
20 Calneggia Family Vineyards Rosabrook Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
19 Cape Grace Wines Cape Grace Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
11 Cloudburst Cloudburst Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
16 Cloudburst Cloudburst Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
34 Cowaramup Wines Cowaramup Ellensbrook Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
12 Deep Woods Estate Deep Woods 'Wilyabrup' Grand Selection Cabernet Sauvign2012
2 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate WG Grace Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
30 Larry Cherubino Wines 'LC' Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
31 Latitude 34 Wine Co St Johns Brook Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
32 Latitude 34 Wine Co Barwick Estates Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
33 St Margaret's Vineyard The Far Side 2014
7 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
18 Wise Wines Wise Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
28 Xanadu Xanadu Stevens Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Some lovely wines expressing their vineyard, a few showing development.
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Julia Harding MW, Trent Carroll. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.
Class: 32 Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blend
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
11 Knotting Hill Vineyard Knotting Hill Cabernet Malbec 2014 Gold 55.5
9 Woodlands Wines Woodlands 'Margaret' 2014 Gold 55.5
5 Higher Plane Wines Higher Plane The Messenger 2013 Silver 52
2 Woodlands Wines Woodlands 'Margaret' 2012 Bronze 49
8 Woodlands Wines Woodlands 'Margaret' 2013 Bronze 49
6 Woody Nook Wines Woody Nook Single Vineyard Cabernet Merlot 2013 Bronze 49
1 Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Torpedo Rocks Cabernet Merlot 2011
3 Happs Wines Happs Three Hills Charles Andreas 2012 Class: 32 Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blend
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
3 Happs Wines Happs Three Hills Charles Andreas 2012
10 Latitude 34 Wine Co St Johns Brook Single Vineyard Cabernet Merlot 2014
7 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard The Cartographer 2013
4 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Cabernet Merlot 2012
Solid class of wines. Weaker wines slightly stewy and out of balance with extract. Stronger wines bright fruited with extract in check.
Judges: Corrina Wright, Pete Bissell, Ben Miller. Associates: Alexander Cilliers, Todd Payne.
Class: 33 Sparkling Wine - bottle fermented and disgorged (Any Vintage)
Proudly sponsored by: Labelmakers World
Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
6 Lentedal Vineyard Estate Lentedal Blanc de Blanc 2012 Silver 51.5
9 Palmer Wines Palmer Sparkling Diamonds 2014 Bronze 48.5
5 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Cove Sparkling Pinot Chardonnay 2012 Bronze 48
7 Aravina Estate Aravina Estate Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2014 Bronze 46.5
3 Frazer Woods Frazer Woods Pinot Chardonnay 2009
4 Frazer Woods Frazer Woods Lacache 2012
10 Frazer Woods Frazer Woods Sparkling Shiraz 0
8 Laurance of Margaret River Laurance of Margaret River Celebrations 2014
1 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Sparkling Pinot C 0
2 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2008
Searching for more complexity to bottle fermented wines to reward any higher points.
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Julia Harding MW, Trent Carroll. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.
Class: 34 Sweet White Table Wine - over 15gm/l (Any Vintage)
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
1 Swings & Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Cane Cut 0 Bronze 47
2 Xanadu Xanadu Cane Cut Viognier 2015 Class: 34 Sweet White Table Wine - over 15gm/l (Any Vintage)
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
Wines lacking complexity.
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Tom Hogan, Ben Miller. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.
Class: 35 2012 or older Chardonnay
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
5 Cowaramup Wines Cowaramup Reserve Chardonnay 2010 Gold 55.5
19 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Redbrook Chardonnay 2012 Gold 55.5
15 Xanadu Xanadu Stevens Road Chardonnay 2012 Gold 55.5
8 Lenton Brae Wines Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2011 Silver 53
16 Lenton Brae Wines Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2012 Silver 52
9 Xanadu Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2011 Silver 52
14 Larry Cherubino Wines Cherubino Margaret River Chardonnay 2012 Silver 51
20 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley The Pennant Chardonnay 2012 Silver 51
2 Larry Cherubino Wines Cherubino Margaret River Chardonnay 2009 Bronze 49
18 Brookland Valley Vineyard Brookland Valley Chardonnay 2012 Bronze 48
3 Brygon Reserve Wines Pty Ltd Hummingbird Chardonnay 2010 Bronze 48
17 Millbrook Winery Millbrook Limited Release Chardonnay 2012 Bronze 48
13 Hamelin Bay Wines Pty Ltd Hamelin Bay Reserve Chardonnay 2012 Bronze 47
7 Larry Cherubino Wines Cherubino Margaret River Chardonnay 2010 Bronze 47
4 Brygon Reserve Wines Pty Ltd Brygon Reserve Bin 868 Chardonnay 2010 Bronze 46.5
11 Brygon Reserve Wines Pty Ltd The Bruce Chardonnay 2011 Bronze 46.5
10 Brygon Reserve Wines Pty Ltd Flying High Chardonnay 2011
6 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Redbrook Chardonnay 2010
1 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate The Willow Chardonnay 2006
12 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley The Pennant Chardonnay 2011
A range of wine quality with best wines having freshness and balance.
Judges: Rob Diletti, Courtney Treacher, Tom Hogan. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan. Class: 36 2012 or older White Other than Chardonnay
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
1 Larry Cherubino Wines The Yard Pedestal Vineyard SSB 2007 Bronze 49
3 Larry Cherubino Wines The Yard Pedestal Vineyard SSB 2010 Bronze 48
2 Larry Cherubino Wines The Yard Pedestal Vineyard SSB 2008
Sound, well made wines showing bottle development.
Judges: Rob Diletti, Courtney Treacher, Tom Hogan. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan.
Class: 37 2010 or older Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
1 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Gladstones Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Silver 52
10 Xanadu Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Silver 52
4 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Bronze 50
6 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Bronze 50
11 Xanadu Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Bronze 48
5 Xanadu Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Bronze 47
8 Evans & Tate Evans & Tate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Bronze 46.5
3 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate WG Grace Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
13 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
2 Larry Cherubino Wines Cherubino Margaret River Cabernet 2009
7 Larry Cherubino Wines Cherubino 'Wilyabrup' Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
14 Larry Cherubino Wines Cherubino Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
12 Robert Oatley Vineyards Robert Oatley The Pennant Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
9 Saracen Estates Saracen Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
15 Saracen Estates Saracen Estates Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Unfortunately no golds as many wines showed development and lacked fruit presence.
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Tom Hogan, Ben Miller. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector. Class: 38 2010 or older Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant Blends
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
1 Brookland Valley Vineyard Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot 2009
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Julia Harding MW, Trent Carroll. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.
Class: 39 Alternative Styles & Emerging Varieties White (Any Vintage)
Proudly sponsored by: Margaret River Print
Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
2 Dormilona Dormilona Skinnie 2015 Bronze 50
1 Flying Fish Cove The Italian Job Vermentino 2014 Bronze 48
3 Larry Cherubino Wines Pedestal Pinot Gris 2015 Bronze 48
Creative debate around these wines, an exciting future for this class.
Judges: Sarah Crowe, Julia Harding MW, Trent Carroll. Associates: Lachlan McDonald, Ben Rector.
Class: 40 Alternative Styles & Emerging Varieties Red (Any Vintage)
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
11 Amato Vino Amato Vino Carignano Graciano 2014 Silver 51
14 Dormilona Dormilona Tinto 2015 Bronze 49
4 Xanadu Xanadu Stevens Road Graciano 2013 Bronze 49
9 Amato Vino Amato Vino Teroldego 2014 Bronze 48
7 Flying Fish Cove The Italian Job Sangiovese 2014 Bronze 48
3 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Tempranillo 2013 Bronze 48
12 Calneggia Family Vineyards Rosabrook Single Vineyard Estate Tempranillo 2014 Bronze 47.5
13 Woodlands Wines Watson Family Vineyard Whole Bunch Shiraz 2015 Bronze 47.5
6 Amato Vino Amato Vino Tempranillo 2014 Bronze 47
10 Amato Vino Amato Vino Nebbiolo 2014
1 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Sangiovese Cabernet 2012
5 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Sangiovese Cabernet 2013
2 Woody Nook Wines Woody Nook Limited Release Graciano & Tempranillo 2013 Class: 40 Alternative Styles & Emerging Varieties Red (Any Vintage)
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
2 Woody Nook Wines Woody Nook Limited Release Graciano & Tempranillo 2013
8 Woody Nook Wines Woody Nook Killdog Creek Tempranillo 2014
Diverse style of wines, as you would expect. Several wines were excessively over oaked.
Judges: Rob Diletti, Courtney Treacher, Tom Hogan. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan.
Class: 41 Non-Commercial White Wine (Any Vintage)
Proudly sponsored by: MREC
Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
2 Andrew Dawson Andrew Dawson Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bronze 47
1 Sherie Read When I Win 2015
Two well made wines showing variety integrity.
Judges: Rob Diletti, Courtney Treacher, Tom Hogan. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan.
Class: 42 Non-Commercial Red Wine (Any Vintage)
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Tasting Order Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score
1 Birdsong Birdsong Cabernet Merlot 2013
2 Birdsong Birdsong Shiraz 2013
3 Birdsong Birdsong Shiraz 2014
Wines had good fruit base, but showed the difficulties of small batch winemaking. Aim to show clarity of fruit.
Judges: Rob Dilletti, Pete Bissell, Julia Harding MW. Associates: Brendan Carr, Kate Morgan.