five star rating again to Mitchell Wines
in the
2010 Edition of James Halliday’s
Australian Wine Companion
2007 McNicol Clare Valley Riesling
Ripe lemon fruit with mineral and talc. on the bouquet; the palate is generous, but there is a restraint
in the personality, as the flavour takes time to build and unwind across the palate; a
textural and intriguing finish.
Rating 95
2006 Peppertree Vineyard Shiraz
Bright crimson–;purple; full–;bodied wine, with strong blackberry fruit and robust tannins; needs time,
but should come through well.
Rating 94
2008 Watervale Riesling
Vibrant colour; delicate florals are offset by pure lime and talc. aromas; tight and textural, with a
distinctly mineral core enhancing the lime fruit and focused acidity.
Rating 93
2007 Clare Valley Semillon
A rich bouquet; straw and savoury spice notes from the oak; vibrant and lively, with citrus fruit
aplenty and a very harmonious finish, if a little oaky at this point; a very interesting journey ahead.
Rating 93
2001 McNicol Clare Valley Shiraz
A little development, but still very fresh; red fruit and a touch of mint, framed by an undercurrent
of leather; the palate is soft and approachable, showing the value of time in bottle before release;
very fine and even finish.
Rating 93
2005 Sevenhill Vineyard Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Bright redcurrant and cedar bouquet; medium–;bodied with prominent, cleansing acidity and tightly
wound fruit; dry and savoury finish.
Rating 90
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009
2006 Semillon
Given complexity and structure by barrel ferment in French oak (mainly old) without compromising the grassy varietal fruit or delicacy; good line and length.
Screwcap.13%. Rating ***** 94 To 2016
2005 Peppertree Vineyard Shiraz
A restrained approach invests the wine with elegance and length; fine, supple mouth feel; fine tannins, good length, controlled oak. Screwcap. 14.5%. Rating ****+ 93 To 2020
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