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Reviews & Awards

Four Local Heathcote Wineries Finalists in 2010 Fed Square Wine Awards
(Media Release) -
19 July 2010
Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz 2006 - Ralph Kyte-Powell
Ralph Kyte-Powell - The Age (Uncorked)
29 June 2010
2008 ODD ONE OUT Viognier - Highly Recommended
Winewise -
10 June 2010
'Best of the Best Sparkling' Macedon Brut Cuvee LD VIII
James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion 2010
04 August 2009
Nine Wines Listed in James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion 2010
James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion 2010
04 August 2009
The Jim Jim RS Fifty Riesling 2008
Tony Keys - The Key Review of Wines
27 May 2009
The Jim Jim Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Tony Keys - The Key Review of Wines
27 May 2009
Hanging Rock Winery and its Undeniable Charm..
Daniel Roesler - The Big Book of Wines
18 May 2009
HANGING ROCK Jim Jim Sauvignon Blanc
John Fordham - Sunday Telegraph
26 April 2009
2006 Heathcote Shiraz
Lester Jesberg - Winewise
01 April 2009
Macedon NV Brut Cuvee XII - Recommended
Lester Jesberg - Winewise
01 April 2009
Hanging Rock 2008 RS Fifty Riesling
Max Crus - Daily Examinar and many others
30 March 2009
2008 Jim Jim RS fifty Riesling and 2008 Odd One Out Petit Noir
Max Allen - The Weekend Australian Magazine
07 March 2009
2008 Hanging Rock Jim Jim RS fifty- Riesling
Chris Hayes - Eat & Drink
01 February 2009
2008 Hanging Rock Jim Jim- Sauvignon Blanc
Chris Hayes - Eat and Drink
01 February 2009
Macedon Brut Rosé Cellar Notes
Ken Gargett - The Courier Mail
13 December 2008
Macedon Brut Cuvée LD VII- Sparkling Success
Ken Gargett - Gourmet Traveller Wine
01 December 2008
Macedon Brut Cuvée XII- Sparkling Success
Ken Gargett - Gourmet Traveller Wine
01 December 2008
Macedon Late Disgorged Cuvée VIII 95 Points - Halliday's Top 100 Nov 2008
James Halliday - The Weekend Australian Nov 9 2008
09 November 2008
“Our top sparkler was the brilliant Hanging Rock Brut Rosé NV" - Chris Shanahan on the Macedon Ranges Wine Show results Nov 2008
Chris Shanahan - Canberra Times
05 November 2008
Heathcote Shiraz 2004 92 points - Wine Spectator Nov 2008
Harvey Steiman - The Wine Spectator USA
01 November 2008
Macedon Cuvée XII stands out at Sparkling tasting - Chris Hayes Eat & Drink Oct 2008
Chris Hayes - Eat & Drink Newsletter
31 October 2008
Macedon Rosé wins Sparkling Trophy at the Macedon Ranges Wine Exhibition
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26 October 2008
Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz 2005 9/10 - Tony Keys Oct 2008
Tony Keys - The Key Report
24 October 2008
Hanging Rock ‘Macedon’ Brut Cuvee X11 'I just loved it' - Tony Keys Oct 2008
Tony Keys - The Key Report
01 October 2008
Macedon Rosé wins Federation Square Annual Showcase Award for Best Sparkling Aug 2008
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14 August 2008
Best Sweetie - Jim Jim RS Fifty Riesling 92 Points - Huon Hooke Aug 2008
Huon Hooke - Sydney Morning Herald
12 August 2008
Shiraz Reviews - Heathcote Reserve 2000 Shiraz - 95 points - Tyson Stelzer WBM100 Aug 2008
Tyson Stelzer - WBM100 Magazine
01 August 2008
'RECOMMENDED" 2004 Cambrian Rise Heathcote Shiraz - Winewise Magazine
Lester Jesberg - Winewise Magazine
01 June 2008
'OUTSTANDING' Heathcote Shiraz - Winewise Magazine June 2008
Lester Jesberg - Winewise Magazine
01 June 2008
'The Jim Jim' RS Fifty Riesling reviewed by John Fordham
John Fordham - The Sydney Sunday Telegraph
25 May 2008
Hanging Rock Jim Jim 2007 Pinot Gris
Jeff Collerson - Sydney Daily Telegraph
03 May 2008
Hanging Rock 2007 Jim Jim RS Fifty Riesling
Paddy Kendler - Melbourne Herald-Sun
15 April 2008
Sparklings - Highly recommended - Macedon Cuvée XII Winewise April 2008
Lester Jesberg - Winewise Magazine
14 April 2008
'The Jim Jim' RS Fifty Riesling 2007
Tony Keys - The Key Report
05 April 2008
'The Jim Jim' Sauvignon Blanc 2007 reviewed by Tony Keys
Tony Keys - The Key Report
05 April 2008
Hanging Rock 'The Jim Jim' Riesling RS50
Nick Stock - Adelaide Review
01 April 2008
Hanging Rock 'The Jim Jim' Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - Reviewed by Eat & Drink
Chris Hayes - Eat & Drink Newsletter
01 April 2008
Hanging Rock 2007 ‘The Jim Jim’ RS Fifty Riesling
Max Crus - Daily Examiner
15 March 2008
Hanging Rock The ‘Jim Jim’ Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Graeme Phillips - The Sunday Tasmanian
09 March 2008
Hanging Rock 2007 'The Jim Jim' Pinot Gris
Chris Hayes - Eat and Drink Newsletter
01 March 2008
John Ellis named in '50 stars of 2007' in WBM magazine
- WIne Business Monthly
01 December 2007
Gold Medal for 2005 Bendigo Cabernet Sauvignon at the 2007 Royal Hobart Wine Show
- Royal Hobart Wine Show
22 November 2007
John Ellis wins coveted Victorian Tourism Award!
- Tourism Alliance Victoria
19 November 2007
Delicious Macedon NV Brut Rosé
Jeni Port - Melbourne Age & Sydney Morning Herald
10 November 2007
Heathcote Shiraz 2004 95 Points 5 Stars
James Halliday - The Weekend Australian
08 November 2007
Macedon NV Late Disgorged Cuvée VII “Australia’s best fizz?
Ken Gargett - Don't Buy wine without me - 2008 Edition
01 November 2007
Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz 2004
Ken Gargett - Don't Buy wine without me - 2008 Edition
01 November 2007
Indulge Yourself - 5 STARS Macedon LD Cuvée VII
Ralph Kyte-Powell - The Age - Epicure Uncorked.
30 October 2007
Rowbottoms Heathcote Shiraz 2004
James Halliday - James Halliday Wine Companion 2008 Edition
01 October 2007
Hanging Rock Macedon LD Cuvée Seven
Huon Hooke - The Age & SMH Good Weekend
18 August 2007
Hurdles cleared, Rock hard to beat - James Halliday writes about the first 25 years of Hanging Rock Winery.
James Halliday - Weekend Australian
11 August 2007
Heathcote Shiraz 2004
Graeme Phillips - The Sunday Tasmanian
29 July 2007
Peter's Pick Hanging Rock ROCK Semillon Sauvignon Blanc - 'Bloody Good!'
Peter Forrestal - Quaff Online Newsletter
13 July 2007
Macedon LD VII - "A real Gem!" Heathcote Shiraz 2004 - " a supercharged, rich elegant wine" John Fordham Sydney Sunday Telegraph
Macedon LD VII - "A real Gem!" Heathcote Shiraz 20 - John Fordham Sydney Sunday Telegraph
01 July 2007
"Passing the prime wine test" Jeni Port writes about 25 years of Hanging Rock Winery
"Passing the prime wine test" Jeni Port writes abo - Jeni Port The Age Epicure
08 May 2007
World Class Bubbly is worth the drive.
Chris Shananhan - Canberra Times
02 April 2007
Top Drops - Rock Riesling, Rock Shiraz blend reviewed in The Canberra Times - Feb 4 2007
Chris Shanahan - Canberra Times
02 April 2007
Top Drops - Macedon LD NV Brut Cuvée VI, Macedon NV Brut Cuvee XI and Macedon NV Brut Rosé reviewed in the Canberra Times - Feb 4 2007
Chris Shanahan - Canberra Times
02 April 2007
Top Drops - Heathcote Shiraz and Cambrian Rise Shiraz reviewed in the Canberra Times - Feb 4 2007
Chris Shanahan - Canberra Times
02 April 2007
Peoples' Choice Award for Macedon XI at Federation Square
Federation Square macedon series 2007 - Federation Square Victorian Wineries Showcase
01 April 2007
Macedon LD Cuvée VI named
John Lewis - Newcastle Herald
01 March 2007
"World Class Bubbly is worth the drive." The Canberra Times' Chris Shanahan writes about his recent visit to Hanging Rock
"World Class Bubbly is worth the drive." The Canbe - Chris Shananhan Canberra Times
04 February 2007
'On the Bench' - Tony Keys reviews ROCK Chardonnay, ROCK Rosé and ROCK Shiraz blend
Tony Keys - The Key Report
31 January 2007
Hanging Rock Rock Rosé 2006“ Here’s another nicely priced, tightly structured Aussie rosé. . . .
Greg Duncan-Powell - The Sydney Morning Herald
27 January 2007
Rock Chardonnay 2006
Ken Gargett - Brisbane Courier Mail
23 January 2007
OUTSTANDING! Macedon LD Cuvée VII
Lester Jesberg - Wine wise Magazine
10 January 2007
Macedon LD NV Brut - Best Aussie Sparkling for 2006
Ken Gargett - Brisbane Courier Mail
26 December 2006
Ken Gargett's
Ken Gargett - Melbourne Herald-Sun
17 December 2006
Top Gold for 2003 Heathcote Shiraz at Royal Hobart International Wine Show
Royal Hobart International Wine Show -
11 December 2006
Silver Medal for 2005 Bendigo Cabernet Sauvignon at the 2006 Daylesford Wine Show
Daylesford Wine Show -
01 December 2006
"Summer Wine - More fizz for your bucks" - Ray Jordan reviews Macedon in West Magazine in The West Australian.
Ray Jordan - West Magazine The West Australian Newspaper
25 November 2006
NV Hanging Rock Macedon Brut Rosé - www. Divine On Line
Andrew Wood - Divine On Line
16 November 2006
Hanging Rock Macedon Brut Rosé NV. Four Stars! - Stuart Gregor.
Stuart Gregor -
01 October 2006
First up win - Gold at Royal Melbourne for 2003 Heathcote Shiraz!
2006 Royal Melbourne Wine Show - 2006 Royal Melbourne Wine Show
01 August 2006
Hot News! Halliday's 2007 Wine Companion Five Star ranking for us; with Seven '5 Star' wines and Four '4.5 Star' wines. We are the 12th ranked winery out of 2000 reviewed! Plus, our 'Macedon' is Australia's top rated sparkling.
James Halliday -
28 July 2006
Hanging Rock Macedon LD compared with Champagne's best by wine writer Ken Gargett
Ken Gargett - Melbourne Sunday Herald-Sun
02 July 2006
Hanging Rock Macedon NV Brut Rosé reviewed by Ken Gargett in The Brisbane Courier Mail
Ken Gargett - Brisbane Courier Mail
22 June 2006
". . . The real question is: how good is this Macedon LD? I tasted it blind in a line up that also included some seriously exy French champers, and it absolutely shone." Max Allen - Weekend Australian Sat May 13.
Max Allen - The Weekend Australian
13 May 2006

Greg Duncan-Powell - Sydney Morning Herald
06 May 2006
John Lewis reviews Macedon LD Cuvée VI - "It comes encased in a silver metal cage and, at $110 a bottle it is Australia’s most expensive sparkling wine."
John Lewis - Newcastle Morning Herald
06 May 2006
2003 Cambrian Rise Heathcote Shiraz - 4.5 out of 5 - Paddy Kendler Melbourne Herald-Sun
Paddy Kendler - Melbourne Herald-Sun
04 April 2006
Best Buy Wines Under $15 - ROCK Shiraz blend. Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine April 2006
Peter Bourne - Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine
01 April 2006
"Highly Recommended" Hanging Rock 2003 Heathcote Shiraz. Winewise Magazine April 2006.
Lester Jesberg - Winewise Magazine
01 April 2006
Top 100 New Releases - Hanging Rock 2003 Cambrian Rise Heathcote Shiraz. Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine - April 2006
Huon Hooke - Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine
01 April 2006
Huon Hooke puts to the test - Hanging Rock Yin Barun Merlot Cabernet Franc 2003
Huon Hooke - Sydney Morning Herald
07 March 2006
Max Allen reviews 2003 Rowbottoms Heathcote Shiraz
Max Allen - The Weekend Australian
04 March 2006
A triple treat for Heathcote Shiraz lovers from the 2003 vintage.
John Lewis - Newcastle Herald
11 February 2006
Huon Hooke reviews Heathcote Shiraz The Age Good Weekend Feb 11 2006
Huon Hooke - The Age - Good Weekend
11 February 2006
"Recommended" Hanging Rock Rowbottoms Heathcote Shiraz 2003
Martin Field - E-vine Newsletter
31 January 2006
"BUBBLE WRAP" The best local sparklings under $55 compared with some of the best from overseas, including Champagne.
Huon Hooke, Sophie Otton, Nick Stock, Nick Bullied - Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine
01 January 2006
Christmas Bubbles - Ray Jordan reviews Hanging Rock Macedon Cuvée X and Hanging Rock Macedon Rosé Brut
Ray Jordan - The West Australian Newspaper
22 December 2005
"Recommended" Hanging Rock 2002 Rowbttoms Heathcote Shiraz."
Lester Jesberg - Winewise Magazine
01 December 2005
Highly Recommended - Hanging Rock 2005 'The Jim Jim' Sauvignon Blanc.
Lester Jesberg - Winewise Magazine
01 December 2005
Highly Recommended - Hanging Rock 2003 Amaroo Farm Shiraz.
Lester Jesberg - Winewise Magazine
01 December 2005
"Recommended" - Hanging Rock 2003 Cambrian Rise Heathcote Shiraz.
Lester Jesberg - Winewise Magazine
01 December 2005
"Macedon's Cool customers sparkle" James Halliday writes about the new Macedon LD sparkling and the 2005 Macedon Ranges Wine Show.
James Halliday - The Weekend Australian
26 November 2005
Toni Paterson MW reviews Hanging Rock wines in her newly published book "WINE – What to drink – 2006". This excellent new book reviews hundreds of wines up to $25.
Toni Paterson - Toni Paterson "WINE - What to drink 2006"
19 October 2005
Heathcote Shiraz 2003 Silver medal and a strong performance in a big, classy field.
Visy Great Shiraz Challenge 2005 - Visy Great Shiraz Challenge
01 October 2005
James Halliday reviews Hanging Rock wines in his recently published 2006 Wine Companion
James Halliday - James Halliday's 2006 Wine Companion
01 October 2005
'The Jim Jim' Sauvignon Blanc 2005 wins GOLD!
Macedon Ranges Wine Exhibition 2005 - Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association
01 October 2005
Cambrian Rise 2003 Heathcote Shiraz wins the Top Gold Medal in the Shiraz class at the 2005 Victorian Wines Show.
2005 Victorian WInes Show -
01 October 2005
"Summer in a glass" Our selection of great whites (from a field of over 400). 'The Jim Jim' 2004 Sauvignon Blanc.
Ray Jordan - The West Australian Newspaper - 'West' magazine
01 September 2005
Jeremy Oliver reviews Hanging Rock wines in his newly published 2006 Edition of
Jeremy Oliver - Australian Wine Annual
01 September 2005
"Summer in a glass" Our selection of great whites (from a field of over 400). Strathbogie Ranges Chardonnay 2004
Ray Jordan - West Australian Newspaper - 'West Magazine'
01 September 2005
It's Official! Jim Jim Sauvignon Blanc 2004 is Victoria's best!
Federation Square Wineries Showcase - Federation Square Wineries Showcase
03 August 2005
'The Jim Jim' Gewürztraminer 2004. Delightfully fragrant.
Peter Forrestal - Perth Sunday Times
01 May 2005
Old Dogs, new tricks. 'The Jim Jim' Sauvignon Blanc - one of the best!
Peter Forrestal - Perth Sunday Times
01 May 2005
No more exciting red wine at £6 than Rock Red!
Matthew Jukes - Uk - Daily Telegraph
01 April 2005
"Elite Shiraz" Heathcote 2001 Highly recommended.
Lester Jesberg - Winewise Magazine
01 April 2005
Highly Recommended Cambrian Rise Shiraz 4 Stars 'Decanter' Magazine UK
Stephen Brook - Decanter Magazine UK
01 February 2005
"Cambrian Rise Shiraz - Unbeatable!" - Paddy Kendler
Paddy Kendler - Melbourne Herald-Sun
09 November 2004
AAVW Show 2004 Results.
AAVW Show 2004 Results. - AAVW Show 2004 Results.
01 November 2004
Turners Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Silver and Bronze!
Les Concours Des Vins du Victoria -
01 November 2004
Wine Spectator USA Buying Guide - Amaroo Farm Shiraz Mourvèdre 87/100
Harvey Steiman - WIne Spectator USA
15 September 2004
Decanter Magazine UK World Wine Awards Silver Medal - Heathcote Shiraz 2001
- UK Judging panel - Decanter Magazine
06 September 2004
The Age Epicure Uncorked 'Indulge yourself'- Macedon Cuvée X 5 Stars $$
Ralph Kyte-Powell - Melbourne Age - Epicure
24 August 2004
James Halliday's 2005 Wine Companion - 2002 Heathcote Shiraz 5 Stars 95 points
James Halliday - 2005 Wine Companion
01 August 2004
Decanter Magazine Uk - Top 10 Aussie producers - Hanging Rock Macedon NV Cuvée IX
Max Allen - Decanter Magazine UK
01 February 2004
Heathcote Shiraz 2001 wins Blue-Gold Medal in the Sydney International TOP 100 Wine Show
2004 Sydney International Top 100 Wine Show -
01 January 2004
Amaroo Farm Shiraz 2002 wins Gold in Hobart!
Gold Medal at first outing. -
20 November 2003
2003 Pinot Gris - a Gold and 2 Silvers first up - What a start!
Pinot Gris - a Gold and 2 Silvers - What a start! -
18 November 2003
Heathcote Shiraz 2001 wins Gold Medal & Trophy for 'Best Shiraz' at the Daylesford Wine Show
Gold Medal & Trophy at Daylesford -
14 November 2003
Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz 2001 18.5/20
Martin Field - E-vine Newsletter
30 September 2003
Indulge yourself - Hanging Rock Jim Jim Gewürztraminer 1999 $25
Huon Hooke - Sydney Morning Herald
29 September 2003
Verdelho tops at Rutherglen Show
Rutherglen Wine Show - Rutherglen Wine Show
01 September 2003
Wines under $20. 'Ten out of Ten' Hanging Rock Victoria Shiraz 2001
Maryann Egan - Donna Hay Magazine
01 September 2003
Eat & Drink New Releases 2001 Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz
Chris Hayes - Eat & Drink (www.eat&drink.com.au)
31 July 2003
Luxury - 2001 Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz
Mike Frost - Brisbane Courier Mail
27 July 2003
AGT Wine Magazine Top 10 Cab Sauv and Cabernet blends under $30 - Hanging Rock 2001 Victoria Cabernet Merlot.
Sally Marden - Aust. Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine
01 June 2003
Methode Macedon - Huon Hooke
Huon Hooke - Sydney Morning Herald
15 April 2003
Best Sparkling for 2002
Ken Gargett - Brisbane Courier Mail
31 December 2002
Top rated Sparkling - Wine Guide Edition 4 -
Ken Gargett - Brisbane Courier Mail
03 December 2002
Trophy & Sixth Gold Medal for Heathcote Shiraz!
New Zealand Top 100 International Wine Competition -
03 October 2002
Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz 2000
Lester Jesberg - Wine Wise Magazine
01 August 2002
SHIRAZ CENTRAL - Australian Shiraz is definitely on the right track in the Heathcote region of Central Victoria, writes Peter Bourne.
Peter Bourne - Gourmet Traveller Magazine
01 August 2002
Heathcote Shiraz 2000 Newcastle Herald Rating: 5/5
John Lewis - Newcastle Herald
29 May 2002
ROCK ROCK ROCK ROCK
Huon Hooke - MELBOURNE AGE & SYDNEY MORNING HERALD - GOOD WEEKEND MAGAZI NE
18 May 2002
Max Allen
Heathcote Shiraz passes the strength test.

Max Allen - The Weekend Australian Magazine
04 May 2002
GOLD MEDAL Heathcote Shiraz 2000 Royal Queensland Show
Gold Medal Heathcote -
01 May 2002
Heathcote Shiraz - Top Victorian Shiraz and Equal 3rd out of 60.
Divine Magazine's 2002 Shiraz Challenge - Divine Magazine
01 May 2002
Max Allen - 'The new red centre
Will Heathcote ’s reputation survive its changed borders?'

Max Allen - The Weekend Australian Magazine
27 April 2002
James Halliday - 'Quite a find at Hanging Rock Winery' - Heathcote Shiraz 2000
James Halliday - The Weekend Australian
27 April 2002
Winewise Magazine - “Highly Recommended” - Heathcote Shiraz
“Highly Recommended” - - Winewise Magazine
25 April 2002
Brisbane Courier Mail Heathcote Shiraz - Rating: 92
Mike Frost - Brisbane Courier Mail
17 April 2002
Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz 2000 wins Gold!
STOP PRESS - WINPAC
15 April 2002

 

Reviews and Awards
Four Local Heathcote Wineries Finalists in 2010 Fed Square Wine Awards
Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz 2006 - Ralph Kyte-Powell
2008 ODD ONE OUT Viognier - Highly Recommended
'Best of the Best Sparkling' Macedon Brut Cuvee LD VIII
Nine Wines Listed in James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion 2010
The Jim Jim RS Fifty Riesling 2008
The Jim Jim Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Hanging Rock Winery and its Undeniable Charm..
The Hanging Rock Winery Pty. Ltd. ABN 29 006 708 747
88 Jim Road Newham, Victoria 3442 Australia
Phone: 61 3 5427 0542, Fax: 61 3 5427 0310, Email: hrw@hangingrock.com.au
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