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Reviews
from Vintage Direct:
2004
Cabernet Sauvignon
A surprise find! This is an example of a refined cool
climate Cabernet. Very deep crimson colour with deep
crimson hue. Ripe Cabernet top notes of cassis, blackcurrant,
spice, violets and cedar. The structure of this wine
is impressive, flavours of cedar and cigar box are evident
over cassis, blackcurrant and spice. Long aftertaste
of spice, cedar and blackcurrant.
Cellar 4-5 years (2010-2011)
4 stars
2005
Riesling
Bright pale straw colour with green film. Excellent
aromatic nose of lime and lemon followed by floral and
spice end notes. The palate flavour profile is still
developing, but has much to offer in the future. Flavours
of lemon and lime are dominant followed by a mandarin
back palate. This is a very impressive Riesling which
delivers wine lovers a carefully managed sense of austerity
which will ensure excellent cellaring potential.
Cellar 5-8 years (2011-2014)
5 stars
Review
from Winefront - Campbell Mattison:
2005 Riesling
There's a slight amount of spritz and a slight amount
of toasty development, but this is a lovely drink right
now. It's limey and fresh and flavoursome, a lychee
character turning the deliciousness factor to high.
Drink: 2006-2009
90 points
Reviews
from James Halliday:
2006
Riesling
Ripe, lime / passionfruit aromas, a very well balanced
palate thanks to good acidity, but still at the big
end of town.
5 stars Rating 94
2005
Shiraz
Strong purple - red, spicy, leafy nuances on the bouquet
unexpectedly foreshadow a deep and powerful palate,
with pure blackberry essence fruit supported by the
excellent use of French oak.
5 stars Rating 94
2005
Shiraz Cabernet
Herb and spicy edges to the aromas, once again, almost
lusciously sweet and ripe fruit catches you by surprise,
very good balance and length.
4.5 stars Rating 93
Reviews
from Ben Edwards (President
of the Australian Sommeliers Association in Victoria):
2004 Riesling
Riesling
shows youthful green hues and exhibits clean, pure citrus
aromas interwoven with a nicely defined minerality.
The fine palate exhibits pure lemon citrus fruits, with
a fine, tightly wound palate that is long and lively
due to the concentration of fruit and well-balanced
acidity. Bright in its youth, this wine will age gracefully
for 10 years from 2005.
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
The
deep crimson 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon from Henty Estate
displays cool aromas of confiture red currants, green
olives, tomato leaves and hints of spice. The medium-bodied
palate is finely textured with the bright red currant
fruit dominating the cooler savoury aspects of this
wine. The finish has a distinctly savoury twist and
would be terrific with a roast leg of lamb. Enjoy until
2010.
2005
Riesling
Bronze
Medal at the 6th Annual Hyatt National Riesling Challenge
in Canberra.
Updated
22 August, 2008
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