Wine Reviews and Awards

Halliday gives 5 Stars to the Hanging Rock Winery

James Halliday  James Hallidays Wine Companion 2012

‘The Macedon area has proven very marginal in spots, and the Hanging Rock vineyards, with their lovely vista toward the Rock, are no exception. John Ellis has thus elected to source additional grapes from various parts of Victoria to produce an interesting and diverse range of varietals at different price points. In January 2011 John and Ann’s children Ruth and Robert returned to the fold: Robert obtaining his oenology degree at Adelaide University in 2006, since working as a Flying Winemaker in Champagne, Burgundy, Oregon and Stellenbosch, Most recently he worked as winemaker at Hewitson. Ruth has a degree in Wine Marketing from Adelaide University, and begun work at the winery, before leaving to work with Hanging Rock’s Victorian distributors for 18 months. Exports to the Uk, Us and other major markets.’

5 Stars

The Jim Jim Macedon Ranges Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Has retained considerable character, with an attractive balance between tropical fruit and gooseberry/ pea pod/ citrus notes.
Screwcap. 12% alc. Rating 94 To 2012 $27

Cambrian Rise Heathcote Shiraz 2006
Paradoxically, has brighter hue than its big Heathcote brother,  the bouquet is fragrant and fresh, the palate alive with red juicy fruit flavours, finishing with fine tannins.
Screwcap. 15% alc. Rating 94 To 2020 $27

4 1/2 Stars

Rich Reef Shiraz 2007 Rating 90 To 2017 $18

4 Stars

The Prospect Cabernet Merlot 2005 Rating 89 To 2013 $18

Odd One Out Cabernets 2008 Rating 89 To 2015 $20

The Prospect Heathcote Marsanne 2005 Rating 88 To 2014 $18

Bendigo Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Rating 88 To 2014 $18