It’s a real buzz when the press give our wines a rave – we know they’re high quality and exceptionally good value, but it’s always great to hear it from someone else.
PRESS COMMENTS - 2010
2008 Bill Bailey Shiraz Cabernet
“The grapes were picked six weeks later than usual (wither global warming?), but in good balance; the palate is medium-bodied (not thick as the back label suggests) with attractive dusty/grainy tannins, and displays a range of blackberry, plum and blackcurrant fruit, oak not intrusive.” 96 points, James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011
2008 Fimiston Reserve Shiraz
“Deep, dark purple-crimson; the bouquet has abundant black cherry and blackberry fruit framed by vanillin oak, characters that are mirrored on the medium-bodied palate,
the almost sweet tannins a feature of the finish. Screwcap.” 94 points, James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011
2008 Chaffers Shiraz
“Deeply coloured; has an aromatic blackberry and spice bouquet, then a medium-bodied palate with near-identical flavours, a dash of cedary oak and savoury tannins. Screwcap.” 91 points, James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011
2009 Charlotte Sauvignon Blanc
“The bouquet and palate are in the tropical fruit spectrum, providing an even flow of flavour, albeit without much zip. Screwcap.” 90 points, James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011
2009 Block 45 Paddy's White
“Fragrant lime zest and a touch of passionfruit on the bouquet leads into an extremely, almost painfully, vibrant palate with unsweetened lemon juice flavour. Seafood special. Screwcap.” 90 points, James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011
2008 Croesus Reserve Merlot
“Strong colour; the palate opens with blackcurrant and black cherry fruit plus some olive, but doesn't push through to the finish. Screwcap.” 89 points, James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011
2007 Ivanhoe Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
“All blackcurrant, black olive and light mint, it’s compelling and enticing … bold and robust with layers of awesome fruit power.” 90 points, Ray Jordan’s WA Wine Guide 2009
“The Brown Hill ‘Ivanhoe’ Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 is supple, juicy and has just the right degree of concentration to entice the next gulp. Barrel matured in 60% new French oak, this wine opens with violets and red berries followed by a palate of black fruits, cassis and dusty, savoury tannins to close. This is an elegant and refined Cabernet from a good vintage.” Wine Reviews by Must, Augusta Margaret River Times, May 2010
2008 Hannans Cabernet Sauvignon
“Plush, plummy fruit with some wood spice, dark chocolate and a touch of forest floor to boot. The plushness follows through on the palate which makes it a great stand alone drink, but it still has enough of those varietal cabernet tannins … leaving you with a cedar spiced cassis. It’s no secret Brown Hill is one of my favourite wineries because they offer a better bang for your buck than a big box of cheap Chinese fireworks. Recently, I think they have come on in leaps and bounds and are turning out some of the best wines in the region, period.” Mike Gadd, Times Wine, Augusta Margaret River Times, May 2010
“A medium-bodied wine which takes its time to express itself, finally delivering the goods on the back-palate and finish, where blackcurrant meets with savoury tannins to establish its varietal identity. Screwcap.” 90 points, James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011
2008 Charlotte Sauvignon Blanc
“A fresh, clean and crisp bouquet leads into a lively palate with a mix of tropical fruits and more grassy components bolstered by fresh acidity. 91 points.” James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2010
2009 Lakeview Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
“Cold fermentation and bottling within 12 weeks of picking produces an arresting bouquet of passionfruit and pear, the palate incisive and long, drawn out by citrusy acidity. 93 Points” James Halliday’s Top 100 Wines, The Weekend Australian Magazine
“Cold fermentation and bottling within 12 weeks of picking produces an arresting bouquet of passionfruit and – unusually but obviously – pear, the palate incisive and long, drawn out by citrussy acidity. Screwcap.” 93 points, James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011
2008 Lakeview Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
“The generous flavours are framed by good acidity and some minerality; the palate has clarity, thrust and good length. 93 points.” James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2010
2007 Fimiston Shiraz “Strikingly dense crimson; an equally dense, full-bodied palate with layers of blackberry, plum, licorice and vanilla, an appealing spicy, savoury edge tightening up the structure. 94 points.” James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2010
2007 Perseverance Cabernet Merlot
“Ripe cassis and blackcurrant fruit is framed by quality oak and fine, ripe tannins; overall savoury fruit nuances. 94 points.” James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010