Langton's Classification of Australian Wine V
Respected wine industry valuation and auction house Langton's have just released their "Classification of Australian Wine" and revealed the inclusion of our Barossa Valley Shiraz in their list of the most important and highly sought after wines in Australia.
Our wine now shares company with the most iconic Australian wines but this will no doubt come as little surprise to long time lovers of Turkey Flat Shiraz!
Our thanks go to Langton's for this honor as well as to all of the people who have enjoyed our wine and have told their friends how good it is; keep spreading the word!
For more information about Langton's Classification of Australian Wine V head to www.langtons.com.au.
2011 James Halliday's Wine Companion Reviews
The latest publication of James Halliday's Australian wine bible - the 2011 Australia Wine Companion - have been released. Below are some of the highlights. All wines except for the 2008 grenache are available for purchase here.
Barossa Valley Shiraz 2008:
Excellent crimson-purple; a bouquet that has the same allure as a great pinot, drawing you back again repeatedly before you taste the wine; Turkey Flat nailed the '08 vintage, capturing all of its luscious black fruits without a scintilla of jam or confection; the texture of the ripe tannins is perfect, as is the oak balance. Screwcap.
14.5% alc. Rating 96 Drink 2033 $45 Date Tasted Feb 10
Barossa Valley Mourvèdre 2008:
Light but bright colour; a highly perfumed bouquet leads into a palate with more drive and intensity than I can recollect from any previous vintage; no confection here, just silky power. Screwcap.
14.5% alc. Rating 96 Drink 2020 $35 Date Tasted Feb 10
Barossa ValleyGrenache 2008:
Typical light, bright colour of Barossa Valley grenache, notwithstanding 90-year-old estate bush-pruned vines; the bouquet is ultra-fragrant, and while the palate has the red fruit and Turkish Delight varietal flavour, it has great drive and zest. Screwcap.
15% alc. Rating 94 Drink 2016 $28 Date Tasted Feb 10
