Australian Wines

Looking for a new wine to plug a regional or stylistic gap on your shelves? Taste aims to help, by featuring medal winners from the International Wine Challenge's Discovery Tasting. The competition features the best new wines from around the world that are looking for representation in the UK. Each medal-winner has undergone a rigorous assessment by an expert judging panel. This week, Western Australia.

(Silver 761)
Whispering Hill Riesling 2008, Capel Vale Wines, Mount Barker
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Aromatic, stone fruits and orange blossoms, gorgeous minerality, this is lively long and complex wine, and really fresh.

(Silver 7340)
Whispering Hill Shiraz 2007, Capel Vale Wines, Mount Barker
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Deep plum and ripe menthol cherry nose. A soft attack with brambly fresh fruit and velvet structure, bolstered by firm tannins.

(Silver 4281)
Grayln Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Margaret River
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Herbal aromas on the nose. Clean with fresh juicy fruits. Good balance and structure and elegant finish.

4274 (Bronze)
Regional Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Capel Vale Wines
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Bright, dark, nutty, attractive and delicate nose of wood, blackcurrant and eucalyptus. Nice, silky texture, good length.

4278 (Bronze)
The Scholar Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Capel Vale Wines, Margaret River
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Bright, dark ruby, clean, blackcurrant nose with cedar. Nicely wooded, well-balanced, good length and spice.

2662 (Bronze)
Forester Estate Chardonnay 2007, Margaret River
michael@foresterestate.com.au
Lemon, lime and mango flavours with honeyed tones. Good structure, nice floral finish.

2660 (Bronze)
Peos Four Aces Chardonnay 2008, Peos Estate, Manjimup
VIC@PEOSESTATE.COM.AU
Oak-tinged tropical nose. Bright acidity supporting tropical fruit. A well balanced wine.

4289 (Bronze)
Victory Point Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Victory Point Wines, Margaret River
jberson@bigpond.net.au
Pure, relaxed, lively, lovely juicy tangy blackcurrant. Nicely evolving, good wine.

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