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2006 - Arneis - Little Rascal
James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion: Rating 87
A crisp mix of green apple and pear; nice texture and structure on the back palate
but will never be a giant killer, just a little rascal. Arneis is known as ‘the little rascal'.
Screwcap. 13.8° alc. Drink 2009
2003 - Chardonnay
James Halliday 2007 Australian Wine Companion: Rating 93
Light straw -green; finely structured, light-to-medium bodied; melon,
nectarine and citrus nuances; a breath of barrel ferment oak on a long finish.
Screwcap. 13.8° alc. Drink 2012
Winestate annual 2007 *****
Complex aromas show a smoky edge to the elegant stone fruit and butterscotch characters.
There is gorgeous depth and weight to this stylish wine , with the zesty stone fruits married to
sophisticated savoury oak; a wine of finesse and balance.
2004 - Chardonnay
Winestate Magazine ****½
James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion: Rating 92
Faintly cheesy aromas, probably from the French oak; the palate redeems the wine,
with lingering nectarine and melon flavours running through the fine and long finish.
Screwcap. 14.1° alc. Drink 2010
2006 - Chardonnay
Paddy Kendler - Quaffing 19/09/07: Rating 4.5
A fine Yarra Valley Chardonnay from a Coldstream winery that looks set for a higher profile in the future.
Typically cool climate with its melon and grapefruit characters enriched by some nutty oak
Winestate Magazine ****½ March/April 2008
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2006 - Chardonnay
Winestate magazine. March/April 2008 issue
Top in Catagory.........****½
2004 - V Cabernet Blend
James Halliday 2007 Australian Wine Companion: Rating 93
An elegant, medium-bodied array of red and black fruits; fine, subtle mouthfeel;
good tannin and oak support. Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Malbec/Petit Verdot.
Cork. 12.5° alc. Drink 2015
2005 - V Cabernet Blend
James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion: Rating 91
A fresh bouquet of the 5 Bordeaux varieties in a medium-bodied,
fruit-forward frame; fine tannins and minimal oak.
Diamant cork. 13.5° alc. Drink 2013
2004 - Pinot Noir
James Halliday 2007 Australian Wine Companion: Rating 90 Drink 2011
Unfiltered. Extremely powerful and concentrated, particularly in the context of the vintage;
black fruits and substantial tannins.
Screwcap. 14.1° alc.
2006 - Pinot Noir
James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion: Rating 90
Excellent colour; quite firm plum and black cherry fruit with notes of spice and stem; balanced finish.
Screwcap. 13.5° alc. Drink to 2012
Winestate Annual 2008... ****4 stars
2006 - Sauvignon Blanc
James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion: Rating 92
Spotlessly clean; a lean, grassy style, with the barrel fermentation
adding as much to texture as to flavour; long finish. Drink 2008
2006 - Shiraz
Paddy Kendler - Quaffing - Herald Sun 09/04/08: Rating 4.5
"One of the Yarra Valley's quiet achievers.Helen's HIll has recently been producing some impressive
varietal wines, including sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, viognier and pinot noir.
I've also lately developed a soft spot for the '06 shiraz, a charming medium-bodied red that is
drinking very well."
2006 - Viognier
James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion: Rating 90
Well-made; the Yarra Valley may yet prove itself highly suited to Viognier;
has the flavour of ripe apricot-tinged fruit, the 100% barrel fermentation
in no way compromising the varietal character. In particular, no phenolics on the finish.
Screwcap. 13.5° alc. Drink 2011
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