Tasting Notes
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2006 Smiths Vineyard Chardonnay
2006 was a great year in Beechworth and proves to be a stand out vintage for the decade. Laden with citrus, melon and stonefruit, we again innocultaed with indigenous yeast. The 06 chardoanny has great length and structured natural acid that holds shows the beauty of htis vineyard and the age of the vines.
"This complex wine combines charatcers of almonds, flint and stonefruit and pear and graces them with elegance and charm" - Sally Gudgeon, Uncorked 2008
2005 Cabernet Merlot
A classic cool climate blend, our cabernet merlot is rich with blueberries and cassis, a hint of semi-dried tomatoes and a velvety spice palate. It’s looking great now and will until 2010.
2006 Smiths Vineyard Shiraz
Our first Beechworth Shiraz. From the old Havelock vineyard which is at 600m, this wine is showing great promise. Subtle mineral, spice and pepper accentuate the nose, with a classic chocolaty cool climate shiraz palate. What a year!
Past reviews of Smiths Vineyard Shiraz: "(The 2004 is)..lovely, vibrant" Max Allen Weekend Australian Magazine August 19-20
2006 Smiths Vineyard 310 Shiraz - release date May 08
Our premium single vineyard Shiraz, this wine will be a show stopper. From Fred's Vineyard at 310m, this wine is still closed, but shows just what an exceptional year 2006 was. Stay tuned as this review will update closer to release.
Past reviews of Smiths Vineyard Shiraz: "A(The 2003 great Western Shiraz is a)... most impressive red...it will age superbly for a good 20 years." Huon Hooke, Good Weekend March 11, 2006