Reviews & Awards

2002 Vintage
	Nick Bullied MW chaired tasting Shiraz 2002 - Good spice & fruit, medium weight, good middle flesh, soft tannins (Score 16.5/20) Reserve Shiraz 2002 – Marginally aldehyde, rich flavour, generous fruit, lots of fine tannins (score 17+/20) Also entered in Daylesford Wine Show 2004, both won Bronze Medals.

2003 Vintage
	Shiraz 2003 – Huon Hooke, renowned wine writer commented on this wine as follows, “Mouth filling, fully ripe, generously flavoured wine with lots of tannin, albeit supple, I rated it very well, borderline Silver Medal quality”. Mia Mia 2003 - (Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon) – The first of its kind and only a small quantity made, never judged, however this wine after some time in the bottle drinks exceptionally well, with spices and hints of chocolate. No official Wines shows entered this 2003 Vintage.

2004 Vintage
	Shiraz 2004 - Amazingly elegant wine, exhibiting nuances of chocolate and black cherry, with a lingering finish, subtle changes are taking place with bottle age. Mia Mia 2004 - Superb wine, spicy plum characters, scent of blackcurrant. Only entered the 2004 Shiraz in Ballarat Wine Show and received Bronze Medal.

2005 Vintage
	Shiraz 2005 – not yet entered in show – Released in June 2008 and SOLD OUT. Mia Mia 2005 – not yet entered in show – Released in June 2008 small quantities still available.

2006 Vintage
	Shiraz 2006 – not yet entered in show – Released in July 2009 Mia Mia 2006 – not yet entered in show – Released in July 2009 Red Cloud Sparkling Shiraz 2006 - not yet entered in show, released February 20, 2008, made in three batches, first batch sold out, releasing 2nd batch in July 2009.

	Final comment on Wine Shows.for the time being we have decided not to undertake this costly exercise. RELEASED IN MAY 2011 WAS OUR FORTIFIED SHIRAZ "THE DOUGLAS" this is a traditional Australian style vintage port made when the weather has been perfect and only the richest fruit is selected. Enjoy after dinner with a cheese platter from now to eternity. Cellar unknown - 19% Alc 500ml bottle $20, & 750ml bottle $25. Also our 2010 Spring Plains Semillon 750ml - $22 per bottle almost sold out now, extremely popular.