Lavan Legal 2010 Margaret River Wine Show

Results Book

23 - 26 November 2010 Margaret River Education Campus

Addendum to the Lavan Legal 2010 Margaret River Wine Show Results Book

Due to typographical errors these are the correct results:

Class Wine Producer Full Commercial Title Score 1 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish 45.5

3 Arlewood Estate Arlewood Semillon 44

4 Sandalford Wines Sandalford Estate Reserve Verdelho 42.5

6 Forester Estate Forester Estate Yelverton 44

10 Happs Wines Three Hills Malbec 55.5

11 Night Harvest Night Harvest Chardonnay 43.5

14 Windance Estate Windance Estate Chenin Blanc 43.5

27 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate The Willow Chardonnay 55.5

13 Stella Bella Wines Skuttlebutt Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 55.5 Should be listed in Class 3

For any queries please contact the Margaret River Wine Industry Association office on 9757 9330 or at [email protected].

Trophy & Award Winners

TROPHY

Most Successful Exhibitor Saracen Estates Presented by Lavan Legal

Best Red Wine of Show Fraser Gallop Estate Presented by Portavin 2009

Best White Wine of Show Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2009 Presented by Labelworld

Best Cabernet Sauvignon Saracen Estates Presented by O-I Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Best Chardonnay Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2009 Presented by Loscam

Best Single Vineyard Estate Red Fraser Gallop Estate Presented by SWAT Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Best Single Vineyard Estate White Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2009 Presented by Boar’s Rock

Best Exhibition Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2006 Presented by Seasol International

AWARD

Best Cabernet Sauvignon Blend Vasse Felix Cabernet 2008 Presented by Cospak

Best Sauvignon Blanc Deep Woods Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Presented by Amcor

Best Blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Saracen Estates Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009 Presented by Vinline

Best Shiraz Palmer Wines Shiraz 2007 Presented by Visy

Optimus Alias (Best Other) Vasse Felix 2009 Presented by The Sunday Times

Judging Results Lavan Legal 2010 Margaret River Wine Show

Class: 1 Chardonnay 2010 Proudly sponsored by: Loscam

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 1 Cowaramup Wines Clownfish Chardonnay 2010Bronze 47.5 13 Churchview Estate Churchview Unwooded Chardonnay2010 Bronze 47.5 6 Howling Wolves Wine Group Howling Wolves Chardonnay 2010Bronze 47 2 Flinders Bay Flinders Bay Chardonnay 2010 3 Australian Fermenters Brygon Wi Brygon Reserve Bin 868 Chardonnay 2010 4 Credaro Family Estate Beach Head 2010 Chardonnay 2010 5 The Alchemists The Alchemists Chardonnay 2010 7 Australian Fermenters Brygon Wi The Bruce Chardonnay 2010 8 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Brooks Chardonnay 2010 9 Brookland Valley Brookland Valley Verse 1 Chardonnay 2010 10 Windance Estate Windance Estate Unwooded Chardonnay 2010 12 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Chardonnay 2010 15 Celestial Bay Goose Chase 2010 Chardonnay 2010 Fairly average. No Standard. Not enough fruit, not enoug h bright vibrant characters.

Judges: Ken Gargett, Vanya Cullen, Rod Sellin Assoc. Simon Keall

Class: 2 Sauv ignon Blanc 2010

Proudly sponsored by: Amcor

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 31 Deep Woods Pty Ltd Deep Woods Sauvignon Blanc 2010Gold 56 13 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Metricup Road Sauvignon Blanc2010 Gold 55.5 16 Amberley Estate Amberley Secret Lane Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc2010 Silver 52 2 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Sauvignon Blanc 2010Silver 51 6 Flinders Bay Flinders Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2010Silver 51 23 Oceans Estate Oceans Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010Bronze 49.5 7 Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc2010 Bronze 49 12 Arimia Estate Arimia Sauvignon Blanc 2010Bronze 48.5 20 Evans and Tate X & Y Sauvignon Blanc 2010Bronze 48.5 10 Watershed Premium Wines Senses Sauvignon Blanc 2010Bronze 48 14 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2010Bronze 48 19 Palmer Wines Palmer Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2010Bronze 48 26 Karribindi Karribindi Sauvignon Blanc 2010Bronze 48 24 Forester Estate Forester Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010Bronze 47.5 3 Briarose Estate Briarose Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010Bronze 47 18 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Georgiana Sauvignon Blanc2010 Bronze 46.5 29 Windows Margaret River Windows Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010Bronze 46.5 4 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2010 5 Rosabrook Wines Rosa Brook Sauvignon Blanc 2010 8 Knotting Hill Vineyard Knotting Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2010 9 Roje Estates Firetail Sauvignon Blanc 2010 11 Canebreak The Tribute Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Class: 2 Sauv ignon Blanc 2010 Proudly sponsored by: Amcor

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 11 Cane Break Estate Canebreak The Tribute Sauvignon Blanc 2010 15 Cape Lodge Cape Lodge Sauvignon Blanc 2010 21 Mongrel Creek Vineyard Mongrel Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2010 22 Eagle Bay Vineyard Eagle Bay Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2010 25 Clairault Wines Clairault Sauvignon Blanc 2010 27 Tassell Park Wines Tassell Park Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2010 28 Were Estate Were Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010 30 Hamelin Bay Wines Hamelin BaySauvignon Blanc 2010 A strong class. A number of great wines to drink. Faults i nclude yeast notes, phenolics and high residual sugar.

Judges: Ian Riggs, Larissa Bray, Alan Dinneen Assoc. Cam Haskell

Class: 3 Blends of Sauv ignon Blanc and Semillon 2010

Proudly sponsored by: Vinline

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 9 Ibizan Wines Ibizan Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010Gold 56 14 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Gold 55.5 20 Stella Bella Wines Skuttlebutt Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Gold 55.5 47 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Metricup Road Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2010 Gold 55.5 73 Wise Wines Wise Wine Eagle Bay Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2010 Gold 55.5 6 Preveli Wines Preveli Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010Silver 54 8 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Silver 52 41 Rockfield Estate Rockfield Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2010 Silver 52 66 Cowaramup Wines Clownfish Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010Silver 52 10 Juniper Estate Juniper Crossing Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2010 Silver 51.5 4 Oceans Estate Oceans Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Silver 51 36 Tassell Park Wines Tassell Park Wines Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Silver 51 58 Flametree Wines Flametree Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010Silver 51 60 Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2010 Silver 51 69 Brookland Valley Brookland Valley Verse 1 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2010 Silver 51 65 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2010 Bronze 49.5 12 Dunsborough Hills Dunsborough Hilss Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Bronze 49 38 Windance Estate Windance Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Bronze 49 46 Flinders Bay Flinder Bay Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Bronze 49 72 Hamelin Bay Wines Hamelin Bay Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2010 Bronze 49 1 Chimes Estate Chimes Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2010 Bronze 48.5 2 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Bronze 48.5 51 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blan2010 Bronze 48.5 62 Forester Estate Forester Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2010 Bronze 48.5 76 Celestial Bay Goose Chase 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Bronze 48.5 15 Hamelin Bay Wines Mainbreak Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Bronze 48 24 Karribindi Karribindi Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2010 Bronze 48 75 Higher Plane Wines South by Southwest Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Bronze 48 3 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2010 Bronze 47.5 39 Knotting Hill Vineyard Knotting Hill Semillon Savignon Blanc2010 Bronze 47.5 5 Flying Fish Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 Bronze 47 Class: 3 Blends of Sauv ignon Blanc and Semillon 2010 Proudly sponsored by: Vinline

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 5 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Bronze 47 25 Greedy Sheep Greedy Sheep Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Bronze 47 30 Brookwood Estate Brookwood Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2010 Bronze 47 44 The Alchemists The Alchemists Savignon Blanc Semillon2010 Bronze 47 70 The Alchemists The Alchemists Premium Block Sauvignon Blanc Semillo2010 Bronze 47 20 Clairault Wines Clairault Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010Bronze 46.5 26 Madfish Madfish Sideways Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010Bronze 46.5 31 Edwards Wines Pty Ltd Edwards Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2010 Bronze 46.5 35 Credaro Family Estate Beach Head 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Bronze 46.5 56 Amberley Estate Amberley Secret Lane Margaret River Semillon Sauvigno2010 Bronze 46.5 71 Churchview Estate Churchview Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Bronze 46.5 7 Lenton Brae Lenton Brae Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 11 Happs Wines Happs Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 13 Amelia Park Wines Amelia Park Mishmash White 2010 16 Hayshed Hill Hayshed Hill Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 17 Woody Nook vWines Kellys Farewell Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 18 Churchview Estate Churchview Silverleaf Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 19 Australian Fermenters Brygon Wi The Bruce Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 21 Kerfuffle Wines Kerfuffle Hoo Haa 2010 22 Shenton Ridge Shenton Ridge Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 23 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Locum Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 28 Amelia Park Wines Amelia Park Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 29 Flying Fish Cove Offshore Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 32 Wills Domain Wills Domain Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 33 Redgate Wines Redgate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 34 Howling Wolves Wine Group Howling Wolves Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 37 Briarose Estate Briarose Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 40 Australian Fermenters Brygon Wi Brygon Reserve Bin 828 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 42 Mongrel Creek Vineyard Mongrel Creek Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 43 Swings and Roundabouts Big Softy Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 45 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Classic Dry White 2010 48 Knee Deep Wines Knee Deep Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 49 Edwards Wines Pty Ltd TigersTale Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 50 Sandalford Wines Sandalford Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 52 Swings and Roundabouts The Life of Riley Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 53 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 54 Arlewood Estate Arlewood Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 55 Swings and Roundabouts Swings and Roundabouts Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 57 Sandalford Wines Sandalford Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 59 Cane Break Estate Canebreak Little Acorns Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 61 Repertoire Wines Repertoire Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 63 Palmer Wines Palmer Wines Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 64 Cowaramup Wines New School Class of 2010 2010 67 Voyager Estate Savignon Blanc Semillon 2010 68 Arimia Estate Arimia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 74 Roje Estates Firetail Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Class: 3 Blends of Sauv ignon Blanc and Semillon 2010 Proudly sponsored by: Vinline

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score

Pleasing to see a range of styles all succeeding. Fruit purity, concentration and balance are of universal importance across all styles. Immense potential for wines with well delivered complexity to shine.

Judges: Nick Stock, Rebecca Leung, Gary Baldwin, Assoc. Dave Longden

Class: 4 Other White Blends & 2010 Proudly sponsored by: The Sunday Times

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 4 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Semillon 2010Bronze 48.5 13 Devils Lair Dance with the Devil Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc2010 Bronze 48 8 Ashbrook Estate Ashbrook Semillon 2010Bronze 47 15 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Margaret River Classic White2010 Bronze 46.5 1 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix 2010 2 Australian Fermenters Brygon Wi Brygon Reserve Bin 838 Classic Dry White 2010 5 Cape Grace Wines Cape Grace Chenin Blanc 2010 6 Knotting Hill Vineyard Knotting Hill Verdelho 2010 7 Tassell Park Wines Tassell Park Chenin Blanc 2010 9 Sandalford Wines Sandalford Estate Reserve Verdelho 2010 10 Arlewood Estate Arlewood Marsanne Rousanne 2010 11 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Viognier 2010 12 Arimia Estate Arimia Verdelho 2010 14 Night Harvest Night Harvest Classic White 2010 16 Happs Wines Happs Semillon 2010 17 Swooping Magpie Swooping Magpie Verdelho 2010 18 Bransgrove Estate Bransgrove Estate Semillon 2010 19 Mongrel Creek Vineyard Mongrel Creek Semillon 2010 Pretty average class. Nothing inspiring. A mixed bag.

Judges: Ken Gargett, Gary Baldwin, Alan Dinneen Assoc. Simon Keall

Class: 5 Rosé 2010 Proudly sponsored by: Margaret River Wine Storage

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 9 The Alchemists The Alchemists Rose 2010Silver 51 8 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Rose 2010Bronze 49.5 14 Laurance of Margaret River Laurance of Margaret River Rose2010 Bronze 49 11 Stella Bella Wines Skuttlebutt Shiraz Merlot Rose 2010Bronze 48.5 12 Greedy Sheep Greedy Sheep Rose 2010Bronze 48.5 3 Wills Domain Wills Domain Rose 2010Bronze 47 1 Xanadu Rose 2010 Bronze 46.5 Class: 5 Rosé 2010 Proudly sponsored by: Margaret River Wine Storage

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 1 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Rose 2010Bronze 46.5 2 Arimia Estate Arimia Rose 2010Bronze 46.5 15 Credaro Family Estate Beach Head 2010 Fragola 2010Bronze 46.5 5 Sandalford Wines Sandalford Margaret River Rose 2010 6 Juniper Estate Juniper Crossing Rose 2010 7 Redgate Wines Redgate Rose 2010 10 Deep Woods Pty Ltd Deep Woods Harmony Cabernet 2010 13 Knee Deep Wines Knee Deep Rose 2010 Fairly straight forward class with good overall quality. No real standouts. Be vary of tart & sweaty wines, look for texture and balance.

Judges: Nick Stock, Rebecca Leung, Gary Baldwin Assoc. Dave Longden

Class: 6 Cabernet Sauv ignon 2009 & 2008

Proudly sponsored by: O-I

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 44 Devils Lair Devils Lair Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Gold 56.5 40 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Wisdom Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Gold 56 19 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Gold 55.5 28 Swings and Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Scores Cabernet Sauvi2009 Silver 54 69 Knee Deep Wines Knee Deep Kelsea's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Silver 53.5 5 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Silver 52 1 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Silver 51.5 57 Windows Margaret River Windows Estate Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Silver 51.5 15 Forester Estate Forester Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Silver 51 20 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Silver 51 25 Watershed Premium Wines Awakening Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Silver 51 60 Wise Wines Wise Wine Eagle Bay Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Silver 51 10 Vintners Ridge Estate Vintners Ridge Estate 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Bronze 49 11 Rosabrook Wines Rosabrook Single Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Bronze 49 59 Capel Vale Wines Capel Vale Regional Series Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 49 62 Credaro Family Estate Credaro Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Bronze 49 16 Credaro Family Estate Beach Head 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Bronze 48.5 17 Fermoy Estate Fermoy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 48.5 18 Cane Break Estate Canebreak The Tribute Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 48.5 38 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Bronze 48.5 39 Sandalford Wines Sandalford Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 48.5 50 Howling Wolves Wine Group Howling Wolves Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Bronze 48.5 70 Capel Vale Wines Capel Vale Regional Series Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Bronze 48.5 51 Wise Wines Wise Wine Lot 80 Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Bronze 48 64 Eagle Bay Vineyard Eagle Bay Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Bronze 48 9 Hayshed Hill Hayshed Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Bronze 47.5 45 Howling Wolves Wine Group Howling Wolves Small Batch Cabernet2008 Bronze 47.5 3 Higher Plane Wines Higher Plane Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 47 7 Australian Fermenters Birds of a Hummingbird Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Bronze 47 24 Churchview Estate Churchview Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Bronze 47 43 The Bruce Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Bronze 47 Class: 6 Cabernet Sauv ignon 2009 & 2008 Proudly sponsored by: O-I

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 43 Australian Fermenters Brygon Wi The Bruce Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Bronze 47 55 Churchview Estate Churchview Bartondale Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 47 14 Amelia Park Wines Amelia Park Mishmash Red 2009Bronze 46.5 23 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Bronze 46.5 30 Woody Nook vWines Gallaghers Choice Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 46.5 32 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Bronze 46.5 34 Ringbolt Pty Ltd Ringbolt Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 46.5 35 Settlers Ridge Organic Wines Settlers Ridge Organic Wines Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Bronze 46.5 46 Hutton Wines Hutton Triptych Chardonnay 2008Bronze 46.5 52 Knotting Hill Vineyard Knotting Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Bronze 46.5 53 Happs Wines Happs Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Bronze 46.5 56 Roje Estates Firetail Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Bronze 46.5 61 Wills Domain Wills Doimain Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 46.5 68 Night Harvest John George Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 46.5 2 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 4 Knee Deep Wines Knee Deep Sue's Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 6 Merops Wines Merops Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 8 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Next of Kin Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 12 Forester Estate Forester Estate Yelverton 2008 13 Palmer Wines Palmer Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 21 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 22 Devils Lair Devils Lair Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 26 Clairault Wines Clairault Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 27 Driftwood Estate Driftwood Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 29 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 31 Deep Woods Pty Ltd Deep Woods Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 41 Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Torpedo Rocks Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 42 Australian Fermenters Brygon Wi Brygon Reserve Bin 888 Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 47 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate WG Grace Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 48 Minot Wines Minot Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 49 Peacetree Estate Peacetree Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 54 Redgate Wines Redgate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 58 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Metricup Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 63 Briarose Estate Briarose Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2009 65 Chimes Estate Chimes Estate Cabernt Sauvignon 2008 66 Green Valley Vineyard Green Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 67 Edwards Wines Pty Ltd Edwards Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 71 Celestial Bay Celestial Bay 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 A group of wines that showcases the innate gift this region has for producing high quality Cabernet. The best examples carry profound power and concentration with an air of grace and confident charm. Few faulty wines.

Judges: Nick Stock, Rebecca Leung, Gary Baldwin Assoc. Dave Longden Class: 7 Cabernet Sauv ignon Predominant Blends 2009 & 2008 Proudly sponsored by: Cospak

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 17 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Cabernet Merlot 2008Gold 56.5 6 Brookland Valley Brookland Valley Cabernet Merlot 2009Gold 55.5 36 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Cabernet Merlot 2008Silver 53.5 5 Swings and Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Cabernet Merlot2009 Silver 52.5 11 Wills Domain Wills Domain Cabernet Merlot 2008Silver 52.5 18 Amberley Estate Amberley Secret Lane Margaret River Cabernet Merlot2009 Silver 52 29 Amelia Park Wines Amelia Park Cabernet Merlot 2009Silver 51.5 13 Higher Plane Wines South by Southwest Cabernet Merlot2009 Silver 51 21 Swings and Roundabouts The Life of Riley Cabernet Merlot 2009Silver 51 26 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot2009 Silver 51 38 Churchview Estate Churchview Cabernet Merlot 2008Silver 51 4 Flametree Wines Flametree Cabernet Merlot 2009Bronze 49.5 14 Fermoy Estate Fermoy Estate Yallingup Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Bronze 49.5 3 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Wilyabrup 2008Bronze 49 22 Deep Woods Pty Ltd Deep Woods Ebony Cabernet Shiraz2009 Bronze 49 8 Juniper Estate Juniper Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot2008 Bronze 48.5 27 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Margaret River Cabernet Merlot2008 Bronze 48.5 41 Lenton Brae Lenton Brae Cabernet Merlot 2009Bronze 48.5 12 Arlewood Estate Arlewood Cabernet Merlot 2009Bronze 48 20 Watershed Premium Wines Senses Cabernet Merlot 2008Bronze 48 39 Knee Deep Wines Knee Deep Cabernet Merlot 2008Bronze 48 50 Stella Bella Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot2008 Bronze 48 7 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot2008 Bronze 47.5 32 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Heytsbury 2008Bronze 47.5 34 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Cabernet Merlot2009 Bronze 47.5 44 Wombat Lodge Wombat Lodge Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot2009 Bronze 47.5 37 Deep Woods Pty Ltd Deep Woods Estate Cabernet Merlot2008 Bronze 47 45 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Trinders Cabernet Merlot2008 Bronze 47 46 Redgate Wines Redgate Bin 588 2008Bronze 47 31 Hayshed Hill Hay Shed Hill Cabernet Merlot 2009Bronze 46.5 49 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Cabernet Merlot 2009Bronze 46.5 1 Barwick Wines Barwick Estates White Label Cabernet Merlot 2008 2 Clairault Wines Clairault Cabernet Merlot 2008 9 Sandalford Wines Sandalford Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2008 10 Briarose Estate Briarose Estate Blackwood Cove 2009 15 Oceans Estate Oceans Estate Cabernet Merlot 2008 16 Butler Crest Butler Crest Cabernet Merlot 2008 23 Capel Vale Wines Capel Vale Regional Series Cabernet Merlot 2008 24 Forester Estate Forester Estate Cabernet Merlot 2008 25 The Alchemists The Alchemists Cabernet Merlot 2008 28 Driftwood Estate Driftwood Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008 30 Night Harvest Night Harvest Cabernet Merlot 2008 33 Oceans Estate Oceans Estate Tomasi Vineyard Cabernet Merlot 2008 35 Knotting Hill Vineyard Knotting Hill Cabernet Merlot 2008 40 Madfish Madfish Sideways Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008 42 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Cabernet Merlot 2008 43 Australian Fermenters Brygon Wi Mirror Image Cabernet Merlot 2008 48 Celestial Bay Celestial Bay 2008 Zenith 2008 51 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008 Class: 7 Cabernet Sauv ignon Predominant Blends 2009 & 2008 Proudly sponsored by: Cospak

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A wonderful class. Many classic cabernet wines. Top wines lovely with an excellent future.

Judges: Ken Gargett, Vanya Cullen, Rod Sellin Assoc. Simon Keall

Class: 8 Merlot 2009 & 2008 Proudly sponsored by: Seasol

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 15 Windance Estate Windance Estate Merlot 2009Silver 51 12 Happs Wines Three Hills Merlot 2009Bronze 47.5 1 Churchview Estate Churchview Silverleaf Merlot 2008 3 Blue Poles Vineyard Blue Poles Reserve Merlot 2008 4 Higher Plane Wines Higher Plane Merlot 2008 5 Happs Wines Happs Merlot 2009 6 Briarose Estate Briarose Estate Merlot Reserve 2009 7 Fermenters Win Winston Lake Classic Dry Red 2008 8 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard Merlot 2009 9 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Margaret River Merlot 2008 10 Happs Wines Happs Merlot 2008 13 Juniper Estate Juniper Crossing Merlot 2008 14 Night Harvest Night Harvest Merlot 2008 16 Oceans Estate Oceans Estate Tomasi Vineyard Merlot 2008 17 Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Torpedo Rocks Merlot 2008 19 Palmer Wines Palmer Wines Merlot 2008 20 Fermoy Estate Fermoy Estate Merlot 2008 21 Mongrel Creek Mongrel Creek Merlot 2009 Our top wine typifies all that's good about Merlot - supple bright and fleshy wine with attractive fragrance and charm.

Judges: Nick Stock, Rebecca Leung, Gary Baldwin Assoc. Dave Longden

Class: 9 Shiraz 2009 & 2008 Proudly sponsored by: Visy

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 19 Credaro Family Estate Beach Head 2009 Shiraz 2009Gold 56 1 Cape Lodge Cape Lodge Reserve Shiraz 2009Gold 55.5 18 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Shiraz 2009Gold 55.5 43 Palmer Wines Palmer Wines Shiraz 2008Gold 55.5 45 Happs Wines Three Hills Shiraz 2009Gold 55.5 12 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Shiraz 2008Silver 53 42 Voyager Estate Shiraz 2009 Silver 52 Class: 9 Shiraz 2009 & 2008 Proudly sponsored by: Visy

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 42 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Shiraz 2009Silver 52 7 Bransgrove Estate Bransgrove Estate Shiraz 2009Silver 51 24 Knee Deep Wines Knee Deep Hayley's Reserve Shiraz2008 Silver 51 30 Lenton Brae Lenton Brae Shiraz 2009Silver 51 46 Deep Woods Pty Ltd Deep Woods Block 7 Shiraz 2009Silver 51 51 Sandalford Wines Sandalford Margaret River Shiraz 2008Silver 51 56 Juniper Estate Juniper Crossing Shiraz 2008Silver 51 61 Happs Wines Happs Shiraz 2009Silver 51 5 Rosabrook Wines Rosabrook Single Vineyard Estate Shiraz2009 Bronze 49.5 29 Bettenay Wines Bettenay Shiraz 2008 2008Bronze 49 52 Shenton Ridge Shenton Ridge Limited Edition Shiraz 2008Bronze 49 9 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Next of Kin Shiraz 2008Bronze 48.5 10 Cape Grace Wines Cape Grace Shiraz 2008Bronze 48 20 Edwards Wines Pty Ltd Edwards Shiraz 2008Bronze 48 35 Night Harvest Ferals Thirst 2009Bronze 48 34 Australian Fermenters Brygon Wi The Bruce Shiraz 2009Bronze 47.5 6 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Marmaduke Shiraz2008 Bronze 47 16 Were Estate Were Estate Shiraz 2009Bronze 47 31 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Reserve Shiraz 2008Bronze 47 33 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Redbrook Shiraz 2008Bronze 47 58 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Shiraz 2008Bronze 47 62 Madfish Madfish Sideways Shiraz 2008Bronze 47 37 Churchview Estate Churchview Bartondale Shiraz 2008Bronze 46.5 44 Hamelin Bay Wines Mainbreak Shiraz 2009Bronze 46.5 2 Australian Fermenters Brygon Wi Brygon Reserve Bin 882 Shiraz 2009 3 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Shiraz 2008 4 Redgate Wines Redgate Shiraz 2008 8 Knotting Hill Vineyard Knotting Hill Shiraz 2008 11 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2008 13 Butler Crest Butler Crest Shiraz 2009 14 Merops Wines Merops Shiraz 2009 15 Cowaramup Wines Clownfish Shiraz 2009 21 Flinders Bay Flinders Bay Shiraz 2008 22 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Shiraz 2008 23 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard Shiraz 2008 25 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Metricup Road Shiraz 2008 26 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Shiraz 2008 27 Churchview Estate Churchview Shiraz 2008 28 Cane Break Estate Canebreak The Tribute Shiraz 2008 32 Flying Fish Cove Offshore Shiraz 2008 36 Karribindi Karribindi Shiraz 2008 38 Driftwood Estate Driftwood Estate Shiraz 2008 39 Brookland Valley Brookland Valley Verse 1 Shiraz 2008 40 Butler Crest Butler Crest Shiraz 2008 41 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Shiraz 2008 47 Australian Fermenters Birds of a Hummingbird Shiraz 2009 48 Knee Deep Wines Knee Deep Shiraz 2009 49 Tassell Park Wines Tassell Park Wines Shiraz 2008 50 Cape Naturaliste Vineyard Torpedo Rocks Reserve Shiraz 2008 53 Windance Estate Windance Estate Shiraz 2008 54 Broomstick Estate Broomstick Estate Shiraz 2008 55 Hamelin Bay Wines Hamelin Bay Shiraz 2008 57 Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2009 Class: 9 Shiraz 2009 & 2008 Proudly sponsored by: Visy

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 57 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2009 59 Watershed Premium Wines Senses Shiraz 2008 60 Windows Margaret River Windows Estate Shiraz 2008 63 Celestial Bay Celestial Bay 2008 Shiraz 2008 Great class and a pleasure to judge. 5 diverse golds - everything from medium bodied spice / pepper to rich full bodied wines. Faults include overipe fruit and (thanks!) the odd 'bretty' wine.

Judges: Ian Riggs, Larissa Bray, Alan Dinneen Assoc. Cam Haskell

Class: 10 Other Red Blends & Varietals 2009 & 2 008

Proudly sponsored by: Lavan Legal

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 26 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Tempranillo 2009Gold 56 2 Happs Wines Three Hills Malbec 2009Gold 55.5 6 Bunkers Wines Bunkers The Box Tempranillo 2009Gold 55.5 30 Driftwood Estate Driftwood Estate Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Silver 52 15 Kerfuffle Wines Kerfuffle Shiraz Viognier 2008Silver 51.5 4 Devils Lair Dance with the Devil - Tempranillo2009 Silver 51 20 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Zinfandel 2008Bronze 49.5 35 Bransgrove Estate Bransgrove Estate Shiraz Cabernet2008 Bronze 49.5 25 Driftwood Estate Driftwood Estate Petit Verdot 2008Bronze 49 36 Happs Wines Three Hills Malbec 2008Bronze 49 12 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Classic Dry Red 2008Bronze 48.5 16 Arimia Estate Arimia Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre2009 Bronze 48.5 34 Fermoy Estate Fermoy Estate Nebbiolo 2007Bronze 48.5 13 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Margaret River Classic Red2009 Bronze 48 29 Australian Fermenters Third Whe Third Wheel Reserve Cabernet Shiraz Merlot2009 Bronze 48 1 Swings and Roundabouts Big Softy Shiraz Cabernet Merlot2009 Bronze 47.5 7 Wills Domain Wills Domain Bitza 2008Bronze 47.5 27 Peacetree Estate Peacetree Estate Tempranillo 2009Bronze 47.5 18 Stella Bella Wines Skuttlebutt Shiraz Cabernet 2008Bronze 47 23 Merops Wines Merops Ornatus 2009Bronze 47 33 Cowaramup Wines New School Class of 2009 2009Bronze 47 37 Celestial Bay Celestial Bay 2008 Shiraz Cabernet2008 Bronze 47 14 Cowaramup Wines Clownfish Merlot Cabernet 2008Bronze 46.5 22 Hayshed Hill Hay Shed Hill Shiraz Tempranillo2009 Bronze 46.5 24 Happs Wines Happs Pinot Noir 2008Bronze 46.5 3 Edwards Wines Pty Ltd Tigers Tale Cabernet Merlot 2009 5 Swings and Roundabouts Kiss Chasey Premium Red 2008 8 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Locum Pinot Noir 2008 9 Arimia Estate Arimia Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre 2008 10 Arimia Estate Arimia Zinfandel 2009 19 Preveli Wines Preveli Pinot Noir 2009 28 Preveli Wines Preveli Pinot Noir 2008 31 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Tempranillo 2008 32 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Class: 10 Other Red Blends & Varietals 2009 & 2 008 Proudly sponsored by: Lavan Legal

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A really interesting mix and some fabulous wines from emerging varieties.

Judges: Ken Gargett, Gary Baldwin, Alan Dinneen Assoc. Simon Keall

Class: 11 Chardonnay 2009 & 2008 Proudly sponsored by: Loscam

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 22 Devils Lair Devils Lair Chardonnay 2008Gold 56.5 27 Australian Fermenters Brygon Wi The Bruce Chardonnay 2009Gold 56 19 Palmer Wines Palmer Wines Chardonnay 2008Gold 55.5 26 Swings and Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Series Chardonnay2009 Gold 55.5 30 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate VOC Collection Chardonnay2009 Gold 55.5 51 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Chardonnay 2008Gold 55.5 55 Peccavi Peccavi Chardonnay 2009Silver 53.5 32 Happs Wines Three Hills Chardonnay 2009Silver 53 23 Howling Wolves Wine Group Howling Wolves Small Batch Chardonnay2009 Silver 52.5 18 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Next of Kin Chardonnay 2009Silver 52 29 Repertoire Wines Repertoire Shim Chardonnay 2009Silver 52 57 Night Harvest Night Harvest Chardonnay 2008Silver 52 25 Happs Wines Three Hills Chardonnay 2008Silver 51.5 20 Barwick Wines Barwick Estates Black Label Margaret River Chardonnay2008 Silver 51 36 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Heytsbury Chardonnay2008 Silver 51 43 Hamelin Bay Wines Hamelin Bay Chardonnay 2009Silver 51 53 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Heytsbury Chardonnay2009 Silver 51 1 Driftwood Estate Driftwood Estate Reserve Chardonnay2009 Bronze 49.5 34 Hutton Wines Hutton Triptych Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Bronze 49.5 45 Happs Wines Happs Chardonnay 2008Bronze 49.5 49 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate The Willow Chardonnay2009 Bronze 49.5 33 Ashbrook Estate Ashbrook Chardonnay 2009Bronze 49 46 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Chardonnay 2009Bronze 49 12 Australian Fermenters Third Whe Third Wheel Chardonnay 2009Bronze 48.5 63 Madfish Madfish Sideways Chardonnay 2009Bronze 48.5 3 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Redbrook Chardonnay2008 Bronze 48 50 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2009Bronze 48 58 Watershed Premium Wines Awakening Chardonnay 2009Bronze 48 8 Fermoy Estate Fermoy Estate Chardonnay 2009Bronze 47.5 9 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Chardonnay 2008Bronze 47.5 65 Butler Crest Butler Crest Chardonnay 2009Bronze 47.5 13 Barwick Wines Barwick Estates Black Label Margaret River Chardonnay2009 Bronze 47 38 Peccavi Peccavi Chardonnay 2008Bronze 47 64 Rockfield Estate Rockfield Estate Chardonnay 2009Bronze 47 4 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Chardonnay 2008Bronze 46.5 10 Forester Estate Forester Estate Chardonnay 2009Bronze 46.5 14 Devils Lair Devils Lair Chardonnay 2009Bronze 46.5 16 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Margaret River Chardonnay2009 Bronze 46.5 60 Voyager Estate Chardonnay 2008 Bronze 46.5 Class: 11 Chardonnay 2009 & 2008 Proudly sponsored by: Loscam

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 60 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Chardonnay 2008Bronze 46.5 2 Clairault Wines Clairault Chardonnay 2009 5 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Chardonnay 2009 6 Night Harvest Ferals Thirst Unwooded Chardonnay 2008 7 Higher Plane Wines South by Southwest Chardonnay 2009 11 Hayshed Hill Hay Shed Hill Chardonnay 2009 15 Windows Margaret River Windows Estate Chardonnay 2009 17 Edwards Wines Pty Ltd Edwards Chardonnay 2009 21 Night Harvest Night Harvest Chardonnay 2009 24 Juniper Estate Juniper Crossing Chardonnay 2008 28 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Chardonnay 2009 31 Flametree Wines Flametree Chardonnay 2009 35 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Chardonnay 2009 37 Cane Break Estate Canebreak The Tribute Chardonnay 2009 39 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Chardonnay 2008 40 Barwick Wines Barwick Estates The Collectables Margaret River Chardo 2009 41 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2008 42 Settlers Ridge Organic Wines Settlers Ridge Organic Wines Chardonnay 2008 44 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Margaret River Chardonnay 2009 47 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Metricup Road Chardonnay 2009 48 Churchview Estate Churchview Bartondale Chardonnay 2009 52 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Chardonnay 2009 54 Redgate Wines Redgate Chardonnay 2009 56 Preveli Wines Preveli Chardonnay 2009 59 Sandalford Wines Sandalford Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2008 61 Driftwood Estate Driftwood Estate Chardonnay 2009 62 Greedy Sheep Greedy Sheep Chardonnay 2009 A pleasure to judge! A top array of Margaret River chardonnays and perhaps unlucky to have only 6 golds. Our international judge gave it the thumbs up and The Rebecca gave the second placed wine her support. Faults included ferment problems and just plain lack of fruit.

Judges: Ian Riggs, Vanya Cullen, Rebecca Leung Assoc. Cam Haskell

Class: 12 Sauv ignon Blanc 2009 & 2008

Proudly sponsored by: Amcor

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 7 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Sauvignon Blanc2009 Bronze 49 6 Karribindi Karribindi Sauvignon Blanc 2009Bronze 48.5 9 Palmer Wines Palmer Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2009Bronze 47.5 3 Australian Fermenters Third Whe Third Wheel Reserve Sauvignon Blanc2009 Bronze 46.5 1 Redgate Wines Redgate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2009 2 Higher Plane Wines Higher Plane Sauvignon Blanc Fume 2009 4 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2009 5 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2009 8 Driftwood Estate Driftwood Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Class: 12 Sauv ignon Blanc 2009 & 2008 Proudly sponsored by: Amcor

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A fairly plain class. Phenolics / sugar a problem.

Judges: Ian Riggs, Vanya Cullen, Rebecca Leung Assoc. Cam Haskell

Class: 13 Blends of Semillon and Sauv ignon Blanc 2009 & 2008 Proudly sponsored by: Vinline

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 17 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2009 Gold 56 12 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Locum Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2008 Gold 55.5 1 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2009 Silver 51 5 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009Silver 51 15 Australian Fermenters Third Whe Third Wheel Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2009 Silver 51 4 Night Harvest Night Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2009 Bronze 48 6 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blan2008 Bronze 47.5 24 Butler Crest Butler Crest Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009Bronze 47.5 7 Arlewood Estate Arlewood Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2009 Bronze 47 14 Night Harvest Ferals Thirst Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2009 Bronze 47 19 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Next of Kin Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2009 Bronze 47 3 Happs Wines Three Hills Eva Marie 2008Bronze 46.5 13 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Estate Parterre 2009Bronze 46.5 2 Karribindi Karribindi Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 8 Minot Wines Minot Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009 9 Driftwood Estate Driftwood Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009 10 Australian Fermenters Gorgeous Gorgeous Classic Dry White 2009 11 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate VOC Collection Sauvignon Blanc Semillo 2009 16 Palmer Wines Palmer Wines Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 18 Flying Fish Cove Offshore Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 21 Australian Fermenters Third Whe Third Wheel Reserve Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 22 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blan 2009 23 Coward and Black Vineyards Coward and Black Vineyards Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 25 Celestial Bay Celestial Bay 2009 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 A mixed bag but still 3 year olds. Top is a fresh and vribrant wine at its peak. A few ferment problems.

Judges: Ian Riggs, Larissa Bray, Alan Dinneen Assoc. Cam Haskell Class: 14 Other White Blends & Varietals 2009 & 2008 Proudly sponsored by: The Sunday Times

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 18 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Semillon 2009Silver 51 14 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Viognier 2008Bronze 48 15 Swings and Roundabouts Kiss Chasey Premium White 2009Bronze 47 10 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Margaret River Classic White2009 Bronze 46.5 11 Fermoy Estate Fermoy Estate Semillon 2009Bronze 46.5 16 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Margaret River Classic White2008 Bronze 46.5 1 Australian Fermenters Brygon Wi Mirror Image Classic Dry White 2009 2 Swings and Roundabouts Swings & Roundabouts Chenin Blanc 2009 3 Sandalford Wines Sandalford Estate Reserve Verdelho 2009 4 Australian Wine Fermenters Win Winston Lake Classic Dry White 2009 5 Windance Estate Windance Estate Chenin Blanc 2009 6 Rockfield Estate Rockfield Estate Semillon 2008 7 Willespie Willespie Semillon 2010 8 Gherardi Wines Gherardi Viognier 2009 9 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Semillon 2009 12 Arlewood Estate Arlewood Marsanne Rousanne 2009 13 Eagle Bay Vineyard Eagle Bay Vineyard Semillon 2009 A straight forward set of wines with basic quality parameters deciding the grade.

Judges: Nick Stock, Larissa Bray, Rod Sellin. Assoc. Cam Haskell

Class: 15 Cabernet Sauv ignon 2007 & 2006

Proudly sponsored by: O-I

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 14 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Gold 56 12 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Gold 55.5 17 Palmer Wines Palmer Wines Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Gold 55.5 18 Churchview Estate Churchview Bartondale Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Silver 51.5 8 Voyager Estate Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot2007 Silver 51 4 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Bronze 49.5 2 3 Oceans Palandri Vita Novus Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Bronze 48.5 7 Coward and Black Vineyards Coward and Black Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Bronze 48.5 15 Forester Estate Forester Estate Yelverton 2007Bronze 48.5 16 Driftwood Estate Driftwood Estate Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Bronze 48.5 19 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Luminosa Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Bronze 48.5 9 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Bronze 48 13 Hamelin Bay Wines Hamelin Bay Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Bronze 48 3 Wills Domain Wills Domain Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Bronze 46.5 1 Clairault Wines Clairault Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 5 Coward and Black Vineyards Coward and Black Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 6 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 10 Vintners Ridge Estate Vintners Ridge Estate 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 11 Clairault Wines Clairault Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Class: 15 Cabernet Sauv ignon 2007 & 2006 Proudly sponsored by: O-I

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A showcase of the much admired 2007 vintage and save for a couple of faulty wines, high quality across the board.

Judges: Nick Stock, Larissa Bray, Rod Sellin. Assoc. Cam Haskell

Class: 16 Cabernet Sauv ignon Predominant Blends 2007 & 2006 Proudly sponsored by: Cospak

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 8 Kerfuffle Wines Kerfuffle Cabernet Merlot 2007Gold 56 14 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot2007 Gold 55.5 6 Knotting Hill Vineyard Knotting Hill Cabernet Merlot 2007Silver 51 16 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Cabernet Merlot2007 Silver 51 12 Juniper Estate Juniper Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot2007 Bronze 47.5 17 Butler Crest Butler Crest Cabernet Merlot 2007Bronze 47.5 11 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Trinders Cabernet Merlot2007 Bronze 46.5 13 Moss Brothers Jane Moss Cabernet Merlot 2007Bronze 46.5 1 Night Harvest Night Harvest Cabernet Merlot 2007 2 Capel Vale Wines Capel Vale Regional Series Cabernet Merlot 2007 3 Butler Crest Table Talk Classic Red 2006 4 Wills Domain Wills Domain Cabernet Merlot 2007 7 Clairault Wines Clairault Cabernet Merlot 2007 9 Ashbrook Estate Ashbrook Cabernet Merlot 2007 10 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Cabernet Merlot 2006 15 Barwick Wines Barwick Estates Black Label Margaret River Cabernet M e 2007 18 Celestial Bay Celestial Bay 2007 Cabernet Merlot 2007 A class in two parts - 2 very good golds and then not much else. Plain cabernet sauvignon characters are the main problem.

Judges: Ian Riggs, Vanya Cullen, Rebecca Leung Assoc. Cam Haskell

Class: 17 Merlot 2007 & 2006 Proudly sponsored by: Silvan Australia

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 3 Happs Wines Three Hills Merlot 2007Bronze 47 1 Night Harvest Night Harvest Merlot 2007 2 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Luminosa Merlot 2007 4 Palmer Wines Palmer Wines Merlot 2007 Class: 17 Merlot 2007 & 2006 Proudly sponsored by: Silvan Australia

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Plain class.

Judges: Ian Riggs, Vanya Cullen, Rebecca Leung Assoc. Cam Haskell

Class: 18 Shiraz 2007 & 2006 Proudly sponsored by: Visy

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 10 Palmer Wines Palmer Wines Shiraz 2007Gold 56 19 Hamelin Bay Wines Hamelin Bay Reserve Shiraz 2007Gold 55.5 17 Green Valley Vineyard Green Valley Vineyard Shiraz 2007Silver 52.5 1 Forester Estate Forester Estate Home Block Shiraz2007 Silver 51 6 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Redbrook Shiraz 2007Bronze 50 4 Karribindi Karribindi Shiraz 2007Bronze 48.5 2 Sandalford Wines Sandalford Estate Reserve Shiraz2007 Bronze 48 3 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Shiraz 2007Bronze 48 20 Ashbrook Estate Ashbrook Shiraz 2007Bronze 48 14 Churchview Estate Churchview Bartondale Shiraz 2007Bronze 47.5 18 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Margaret River Shiraz2007 Bronze 47.5 12 Driftwood Estate Driftwood Estate Shiraz 2007Bronze 47 15 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard Shiraz 2007Bronze 47 11 Juniper Estate Juniper Crossing Shiraz 2007Bronze 46.5 21 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Shiraz 2007Bronze 46.5 5 Redgate Wines Redgate Shiraz 2007 7 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Shiraz 2006 8 Forester Estate Forester Estate Shiraz 2007 9 Coward and Black Vineyards Coward and Black Vineyards Shiraz 2007 13 Broomstick Estate Broomstick Estate Shiraz 2007 16 Butler Crest Butler Crest Shiraz 2006

Nice class - top wine a standout. Reflects the excellent 2007 vintage.

Judges: Ken Gargett, Gary Baldwin, Alan Dinneen Assoc. Simon Keall

Class: 19 Other Red Blends & Varietals 2007 & 2 006 Proudly sponsored by: Wine for Dudes

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 3 Driftwood Estate Driftwood Estate Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Bronze 47.5 4 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Margaret River Classic Red2007 Bronze 47.5 1 Stella Bella Wines Stella Bella Tempranillo 2008Bronze 46.5 2 Barwick Estates Black Label Margaret River Shiraz Caber 2007 Class: 19 Other Red Blends & Varietals 2007 & 2 006 Proudly sponsored by: Wine for Dudes

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 2 Barwick Wines Barwick Estates Black Label Margaret River Shiraz Caber 2007

Some OK wines but obviously not a focus for your region.

Judges: Ken Gargett, Vanya Cullen, Rod Sellin Assoc. Simon Keall

Class: 20 Sparkling Wines - Bottle Fermented & Disgorged Proudly sponsored by: Greenline

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 1 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay2008 Bronze 49 2 Driftwood Estate Driftwood Estate Sparkling Red 2008 3 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Locum Pinot Noir Sparkling 2006 4 Forester Estate Forester Estate Georgette 2008 5 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2007

Nothing terribly exciting here, Needs finesse and quality fruit material.

Judges: Ken Gargett, Vanya Cullen, Rod Sellin Assoc. Simon Keall

Class: 21 Sweet White Table Wine (ov er 15 gm/L)

Proudly sponsored by: Margaret River Hotel & Holiday Suites

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 7 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Cane Cut Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2009 Bronze 48.5 1 Knee Deep Wines Knee Deep Sweet 2010 2 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Cane Cut Riesling 2009 3 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Botrytis Viognier 2010 4 Vasse Felix Vasse Felix Cane Cut Semillon 2010 5 Shenton Ridge Shenton Ridge Sweet Betty Semillon 2010 6 Redgate Wines Redgate Chenin Blanc 2010 8 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Cane Cut 2010 9 Knotting Hill Vineyard Knotting Hill Late Harvest 2010 10 Night Harvest Night Harvest Dessert Wine 2009 Rather uninspiring. Mix of styles - some pleasant wines.

Judges: Ken Gargett, Vanya Cullen, Rod Sellin Assoc. Simon Keall Class: 22 Single Vineyard Estate White Chardonnay Proudly sponsored by: Boar's Rock

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 4 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2009Gold 57 3 Streiker Wines Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine Chardonnay2009 Gold 55.5 12 Cowaramup Wines Clownfish Chardonnay 2009Gold 55.5 5 Clairault Wines Clairault Estate Chardonnay 2009Silver 51 28 Laurance of Margaret River Laurance of Margaret River Chardonnay2009 Silver 51 22 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Chardonnay 2008Bronze 49.5 25 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard Chardonnay 2009Bronze 49.5 15 Hamelin Bay Wines Hamelin Bay Chardonnay 2008Bronze 48.5 10 Wills Domain Wills Domain Chardonnay 2009Bronze 48 21 Redgate Wines Redgate Chardonnay 2008Bronze 48 23 Arimia Estate Arimia Chardonnay 2009Bronze 47.5 2 Were Estate Were Estate Single Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay2009 Bronze 47 7 Lenton Brae Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Chardonnnay2009 Bronze 46.5 13 Madfish Gold Turtle Chardonnay 2009Bronze 46.5 1 Cape Grace Wines Cape Grace Chardonnay 2008 6 Broomstick Estate Broomstick Estate Chardonnay 2009 8 Sandalford Wines Sandalford Prendiville Reserve Chardonnay 2009 9 Green Valley Vineyard Green Valley Vineyard Chardonnay 2008 11 Hayshed Hill Hay Shed Hill Block 6 Chardonnay 2009 14 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Estate Chardonnay 2009 16 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Stellar Ridge Chardonnay 2006 17 Jerusalem Hollow Jerusalem Hollow Chardonnay 2009 18 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Wildberry Springs Estate Chardonnay 2005 19 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate The Willow Chardonnay 2008 20 Moss Brothers Moss Brothers Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2009 24 Sandalford Wines Sandalford Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2009 26 Bettenay Wines Bettenay Reserve Chardonnay 2009 2009 27 Lenton Brae Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Chardonnnay 2008 Full of expectation at this class, the top wines lead the way with brightness, concentration, focus and complexity.

Judges: Nick Stock, Larissa Bray, Rod Sellin. Assoc. Cam Haskell

Class: 23 Single Vineyard Estate White other than Chardonnay

Proudly sponsored by: Lavan Legal

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 4 Laurance of Margaret River Laurance of Margaret River Semillon Savignon Blanc2010 Silver 51 7 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Walcliffe 2009Silver 51 2 Redgate Wines Redgate OFS Semillon 2010Bronze 48 5 Brown Hill Estate Brown Hill Lakeview Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2010 Bronze 48 15 Arlewood Estate Arlewood Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Reserve2008 Bronze 47 12 Tassell Park Wines Tassell Park Wines Private Bin Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2010 Bronze 46.5 1 Laurance of Margaret River Laurance of Margaret River White 2009 3 Adinfern Estate Adinfern Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010 6 Windows Margaret River Windows Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 8 Stella Bella Wines Suckfizzle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2007 9 Knee Deep Chenin Blanc 2010 Class: 23 Single Vineyard Estate White other than Chardonnay Proudly sponsored by: Lavan Legal

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 9 Knee Deep Wines Knee Deep Chenin Blanc 2010 10 Chalice Bridge Estate Chalice Bridge Estate Range Sauvignon Blanc 2010 11 Lenton Brae Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 13 Hayshed Hill Hay Shed Hill Block 1 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 14 Chalice Bridge Estate Chalice Bridge Estate Range Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 16 Adinfern Estate Adinfern Estate Shepherd's Rhapsody 2010 17 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Walcliffe 2008 Is there a need for this class here yet? Not a lot of joy. Single block blends, as in this class were below par. At present this region has the benefit of winemakers drawing fruit from various sub r egions and turning out Gold!

Judges: Ian Riggs, Larissa Bray, Alan Dinneen Assoc. Cam Haskell

Class: 24 Single Vineyard Estate Red Cabernet S auv ignon

Proudly sponsored by: Portavin

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 23 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Estate Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Gold 56 1 Streiker Wines Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Gold 55.5 16 Hamelin Bay Wines Hamelin Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Gold 55.5 33 Sandalford Wines Sandalford Prendiville Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Gold 55.5 14 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Wildberry Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Silver 52.5 24 Bettenay Wines Bettenay Cabernet Sauvignon 20082008 Silver 52.5 29 Higher Plane Wines Higher Plane Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Silver 52.5 20 Cape Grace Wines Cape Grace Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Silver 52 2 Laurance of Margaret River Laurance of Margaret River Icon Cabernet2007 Silver 51.5 21 Arlewood Estate Arlewood Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Silver 51.5 5 Capel Vale Wines The Scholar Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Silver 51 6 Windance Estate Windance Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Bronze 49.5 28 Lenton Brae Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 49.5 11 Moss Brothers Moss Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Bronze 49 12 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Estate Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 49 17 Vintners Ridge Estate Vintners Ridge Estate 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 49 15 Pedestal Wines Elevation Pedestal Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 48.5 25 Tassell Park Wines Tassell Park Wines Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 48.5 30 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Bronze 48.5 9 Green Valley Vineyard Green Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Bronze 48 32 Woodlands Wines Woodlands Robert Cabernet Sauvignon2006 Bronze 48 34 Lenton Brae Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Bronze 48 35 Chalice Bridge Estate Chaice Bridge Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Bronze 48 26 Pedestal Wines Elevation Pedestal Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Bronze 47.5 3 Capel Vale Wines The Scholar Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 46.5 13 Brown Hill Estate Brown Hill Ivanhoe Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 46.5 19 Jerusalem Hollow Jerusalem Hollow Cabernet Sauvignon2008 Bronze 46.5 22 Rockfield Estate Rockfield Estate Cabernet Sauvignon2007 Bronze 46.5 4 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate WG Grace Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 7 Woodlands Wines Woodlands Nicholas Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 8 Madfish Gold Turtle Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 10 Adinfern Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Class: 24 Single Vineyard Estate Red Cabernet S auv ignon Proudly sponsored by: Portavin

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 10 Adinfern Estate Adinfern Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 18 St.Margaret's Vineyard St.Margaret's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 27 Clairault Wines Clairault Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 31 Woodlands Wines Woodlands shelley Anne Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 36 Howard Park Wines Howard Park Leston Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 A very high percentage of medals. Shows the class of cabernets in this region. Seriously impressive.

Judges: Ken Gargett, Vanya Cullen, Rod Sellin Assoc. Simon Keall

Class: 25 Single Vineyard Estate Red Cabernet S auv ignon Predominant Bl

Proudly sponsored by: Margaret River Holidays

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 17 Woodlands Wines Woodlands Margaret 2008Gold 56 9 Woodlands Wines Woodlands Margaret 2007Gold 55.5 19 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Andrea Cabernet Merlot2007 Silver 52 1 Chalice Bridge Estate Chalice Bridge Estate Range Cabernet Merlot2007 Silver 51 2 Bettenay Wines Lost Plot Cabernet Merlot 2008Bronze 49.5 14 Windows Margaret River Windows Estate Cabernet Merlot2009 Bronze 48.5 12 Tassell Park Wines Tassell Park Wines Cabernet Merlot2008 Bronze 48 10 Windance Estate Windance Estate Cabernet Merlot2007 Bronze 47.5 3 Windance Estate Windance Cabernet Shiraz 2009Bronze 46.5 5 Hamelin Bay Wines Mainbreak Cabernet Merlot 2009Bronze 46.5 6 Merops Wines Merops Cabernet Merlot 2008Bronze 46.5 7 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Locum Cabernet Merlot 2008 8 Pedestal Wines Pedestal Cabernet Merlot 2008 11 Pedestal Wines Pedestal Cabernet Merlot 2009 13 Greedy Sheep Greedy Sheep Cabernet Merlot 2009 15 Clairault Wines Clairault Claddagh 2007 Reserve 2007 16 Windance Estate Windance Estate Cabernet Merlot 2008 18 Rockfield Estate Rockfield Estate Cabernet Merlot 2008 Many good examples here, the top wines win on balance and shape - the art astute blending.

Judges: Nick Stock, Larissa Bray, Rod Sellin. Assoc. Cam Haskell

Class: 26 Single Vineyard Estate Red other than Cabernet & Cabernet Pred Proudly sponsored by: Nufarm

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 4 Mongrel Creek Vineyard Mongrel Creek Shiraz 2009Gold 56 9 Windance Estate Reserve Shiraz 2008 Gold 55.5 Class: 26 Single Vineyard Estate Red other than Cabernet & Cabernet Pred Proudly sponsored by: Nufarm

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 9 Windance Estate Windance Estate Reserve Shiraz 2008Gold 55.5 17 Laurance of Margaret River Laurance of Margaret River Shiraz2009 Gold 55.5 14 Greedy Sheep Greedy Sheep Shiraz 2009Silver 53 2 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard the Cartographer 2007Silver 51 8 Chalice Bridge Estate Chalice Bridge Single Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet Sauvigno2007 Silver 51 3 Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Wildberry Estate Shiraz2007 Bronze 50 6 Tassell Park Wines Tassell Park Wines Private Bin Shiraz2008 Bronze 48.5 21 Howard Park Howard Park Leston Shiraz 2008Bronze 48.5 16 Mongrel Creek Vineyard Mongrel Creek Shiraz 2007Bronze 48 5 Merops Wines Merops Ornatus 2008Bronze 47.5 10 Moss Brothers Moss Brothers Grenache 2007Bronze 47.5 1 Brown Hill Estate Brown Hill Great Boulder 2008Bronze 47 11 Redgate Wines Redgate Cabernet Franc 2008Bronze 46.5 12 Hamelin Bay Wines Hamelin Bay Rampant Red 2008Bronze 46.5 18 Mongrel Creek Vineyard Mongrel Creek Shiraz 2008Bronze 46.5 7 Laurance of Margaret River Laurance of Margaret River Merlot 2007 13 Arlewood Estate La Bratta 2007 15 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard the Cartographer 2008 19 Wise Wines Wise Wine Eagle Bay Mazza Block Shiraz 2008 20 Adinfern Estate Adinfern Estate Shiraz 2007 A very interesting and mixed class. It just shows that Marg aret River can turn its hand to anything. Some microbial issues and over extracton but a good class. The top wine is a great example of a medium bodied, complex shiraz.

Judges: Ian Riggs, Vanya Cullen, Rebecca Leung Assoc. Cam Haskell

Class: 27 Exhibition Wines 2007 or older Chardonnay

Proudly sponsored by: Seasol

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 20 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2006Gold 56.5 17 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate The Willow Chardonnay2006 Gold 55.5 6 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2007Silver 52.5 18 Butler Crest Table Talk Classic White 2007Silver 52.5 12 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Single Vineyard Chardonnay2006 Silver 51.5 7 Hamelin Bay Wines Hamelin Bay Reserve Chardonnay2007 Silver 51 21 Brookland Valley Brookland Valley Reserve Chardonnay2004 Silver 51 23 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Estate Chardonnay 2006Silver 51 24 Lenton Brae Lenton Brae Chardonnay 2006Silver 51 1 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Estate Chardonnay2007 Bronze 49 9 Clairault Wines Clairault Estate Chardonnay 2007Bronze 49 10 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate Margaret River Chardonnay2006 Bronze 49 2 Higher Plane Wines Higher Plane Chardonnay 2007Bronze 48.5 3 Barwick Wines Barwick Estates Black Label Margaret River Chardonnay2007 Bronze 48.5 5 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate The Reserve Chardonnay2005 Bronze 47 13 Coward and Black Vineyards Coward and Black Vineyards Chardonnay2007 Bronze 47 15 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Chardonnay 2007Bronze 47 4 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Chardonnay 2007Bronze 46.5 14 Rockfield Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2007 Bronze 46.5 Class: 27 Exhibition Wines 2007 or older Chardonnay Proudly sponsored by: Seasol

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 14 Rockfield Estate Rockfield Estate Reserve Chardonnay2007 Bronze 46.5 8 Evoi Wines Evoi Reserve Chardonnay 2007 11 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate The Willow Chardonnay 2007 16 Churchview Estate Churchview Bartondale Chardonnay 2007 19 Saracen Estate Saracen Estates Chardonnay 2007 22 Laurance of Margaret River Laurance of Margaret River Chardonnay 2007 25 Windance Estate Windance Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2007 Shows the differences between the vintages. Top wine superb - very high percentage of medals.

Judges: Ken Gargett, Gary Baldwin, Alan Dinneen Assoc. Simon Keall

Class: 28 Exhibition Wines 2007 or older White other than Chardonnay

Proudly sponsored by: EBM Insurance

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 7 Stella Bella Wines Suckfizzle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon2006 Gold 55.5 4 Wills Domain Wills Domain Semillon 2007Silver 51 6 Barwick Wines Barwick Estates Black Label Margaret River Semillon2007 Bronze 50 5 Lenton Brae Lenton Brae Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2005 Bronze 49.5 8 Clairault Wines Clairault Semillon Sauvignon Blanc2007 Bronze 49.5 2 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Walcliffe 2006Bronze 47.5 1 Juniper Estate Juniper Estate Semillon 2004 3 Bransgrove Estate Bransgrove Estate Semillon 2007 A good show of wines carrying plenty of character, compl exity, focus and freshness.

Judges: Nick Stock, Larissa Bray, Rod Sellin. Assoc. Cam Haskell

Class: 29 Exhibition Wines 2005 or older Caberne t Sauv ignon or Cabernet

Proudly sponsored by: Forrest Partners

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 5 Knotting Hill Vineyard Knotting Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Gold 56 10 Woodlands Wines Woodlands Colin Cabernet Sauvignon2005 Gold 55.5 3 Brookland Valley Brookland Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon2004 Silver 51 11 Xanadu Wines Pty Ltd Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2005Silver 51 15 Woodlands Wines Woodlands Emilie May Cabernet Sauvignon2002 Bronze 49.5 16 Cape Mentelle Vineyards Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon2005 Bronze 47.5 13 Clairault Wines Clairault Estate Cabernet sauvignon2005 Bronze 47 1 Heydon Estate Heydon Estate WG Grace Cabernet Sauvignon2005 Bronze 46.5 6 Sandalford Wines Sandalford Prendiville Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon2005 Bronze 46.5 2 Thompson Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Class: 29 Exhibition Wines 2005 or older Caberne t Sauv ignon or Cabernet Proudly sponsored by: Forrest Partners

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 2 Thompson Estate Thompson Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 4 Fraser Gallop Estate Fraser Gallop Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 7 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 9 Woodlands Wines Woodlands Rachel Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 12 Happs Wines Three Hills Charles Andreas 2004 14 Forester Estate Forester Estate Yelverton 2005 17 Houghton Wine Company Houghton Margaret River Gladstones Cabernet Sauvigno 2005 A convincing exhibition of the regions ability to deliver powerful, graceful cabernet - The best examples are with class and style.

Judges: Nick Stock, Larissa Bray, Rod Sellin. Assoc. Cam Haskell

Class: 30 Exhibition Wines 2005 or older Red other than Cabernet or Caber

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TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 3 Merops Wines Merops Shiraz 2005Silver 51 1 Evans and Tate Evans and Tate The Reserve Shiraz2004 Bronze 47 2 Happs Wines Three Hills Shiraz 2004 4 Green Valley Vineyard Green Valley Vineyard Shiraz 2004 5 Rosily Vineyard Rosily Vineyard Shiraz 2005 Even though only 5 - 6 years old, they seem light years ag o. Big and rich (1 and 3) or just tiring.

Judges: Ian Riggs, Larissa Bray, Alan Dinneen Assoc. Cam Haskell

Class: 31 Non Commercial Red Wine

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TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 1 Birdsong Birdsong Shiraz 2009 Bronze 2 Paul Ratcliffe 0 2009 3 Birdsong Birdsong Cabernet 2009 4 Birdsong Birdsong Merlot 2009

Judges: Ian Riggs, Larissa Bray, Alan Dinneen Assoc. Cam Haskell Class: 32 Non Commercial White Wine Proudly sponsored by: Margaret River Print

TastingOrder W in e Producer Full Commercial Title Vintage Medal Score 1 June Griffin Griffin Chardonnay 2010

Judges: Ian Riggs, Larissa Bray, Alan Dinneen Assoc. Cam Haskell