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Sunday Tasmanian 28th Nov 2010 "An attractive salmon-pink blush, the nose fairly reserved before strawberry and spiced cherry flavours show on a lightweight palate pleasingly balanced and freshened by good, cleansing acid and running to a bright, crisp and nicely dry finish".
Examiner newspaper - 8/12/2010 There has been a swing away from sweet, fairy floss styles of Rose towards more savoury, textural styles that are a much better match for food. This Tasmanian offering is very much made in the new wave - its fresh and spicy with a long, nicely balanced dry finish, but t also offers enough fruitiness (fresh strwberries, red cherries and nutmeg) to make it appealing to those who do not like their pinks ultra-dry. Chill and enjoy on a warm afternoon.
Examiner 10-11-2010 Another of the new wave of impressive Pinot Gris from Tassie - and a splendid wine for summer. Derwent Estate wines have a purity and linearity to them and this has a familiar freshness and liveliness to it. It offers hints of white stone fruit flavours and a lusciousness on the palate that, while dry, has tantalising textural qualities that are certainly more on the Alsace style of the PG spectrum.
The 2007 Derwent Estate Chardonnay was awarded the trophy for the best Chardonnay of the show at the 2010 Tasmanian Wine Show held in Launceston last night. Chairman of judges James Halliday stated “The Derwent Estate stood out like a beacon for its elegance” The 2004 Riesling also took Gold in the Museum class. Halliday stating “This Riesling has a decade or so in front of it. In other results:
Derwent Estate takes Gold, Silver and Bronze at 2009 Royal Hobart Wine Show The 2007 Derwent Estate Pinot Noir was awarded a gold medal in Class 56 for 2007 and older Pinot Noirs. It was the only Tasmanian Pinot awarded a gold in that class. The RHWS has the largest number of Pinot Noir entries of any Australian Wine Show (almost 200 Pinot’s thos year) all vying for the coveted Etihad Airways $10,000 travel prize to Paris. The winner this year - Villa Maria was the only wine to outscore the Derwent Estate in its class. In other results the 2009 Sauvignon Blanc came away with a silver medal and the 2008 Pinot Noir and 2008 Chardonnay were both awarded Bronze.
The 2005 Derwent Estate Pinot Noir scored unanimous first up golds (At the 2007 Tasmanian Wine Show) It comes from the big end of town, but convincingly so... James Halliday - The Weekend Australian Feb. 17th
During four days in Tasmania we tasted several hundred wines: the first two in the Southern Tasmania regional showcase set the scene for what was to come. Pat and Andrew Hanigan’s Derwent Estate has a prime 10ha north facing vineyard overlooking the Derwent River, with the wines made by Julian Alcorso at Winemaking Tasmania. The 2006 Riesling (93 points, $22) has developed beautifully over the past 12 months, with apple and lime juice flavours swelling on the mid-palate before a cleansing thrust of acidity on the finish. The 2006 Reserve Pinot Noir (94 Points, $35) has great colour, with deliciously pure and fine plum and black cherry fruit and a well balanced finish. James Halliday The Age 26-01-2008
 Viticulturist Andrew Hanigan receiving the Trophy for Best Tasmanian White Wine at the 2006 Royal Hobart Wine Show.
This Brilliant 2005 Riesling comes from a small Vineyard overlooking the Derwent River just out side Hobart......One of the Best Tasmanian Rieslings I've tasted for Ages. Max Allen - Good Weekend Magazine, The Age October 2006
2004 Riesling “Who slipped the Rheingau in here?” one of our panel exclaimed. He wasn’t far short of the mark in style terms. This is an exciting cool area riesling with faint citrus peel overtones sometimes encountered in Rhein wines. The palate is steely and gorgeous - a landmark Australian Riesling. Excellent Value Winewise April 2007 More Articles...Page 2 of 3 |
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