Latest news & reviews

James Halliday reviews 2013, 35th Parallel Chardonnay

James Halliday reviews 2013, 35th Parallel Char...

Hand-picked, whole bunch-pressed, basket-pressed into French oak, lees-stirred for 9 months, then further time in barrel (bottled Oct ’14). The approach has worked well, investing the wine with complexity, but...

James Halliday reviews 2013, 35th Parallel Chardonnay

Hand-picked, whole bunch-pressed, basket-pressed into French oak, lees-stirred for 9 months, then further time in barrel (bottled Oct ’14). The approach has worked well, investing the wine with complexity, but...

Shiraz Viognier 2013; review by Australian Wine Showcase magazine

Shiraz Viognier 2013; review by Australian Wine...

Review of the first Wimbaliri Shiraz Viognier, 2013, by Australian Wine Showcase magazine. ‘Complex bouquet of spice and dark berries. Delicious dry, savoury flavours. Clever use of oak with nice...

Shiraz Viognier 2013; review by Australian Wine Showcase magazine

Review of the first Wimbaliri Shiraz Viognier, 2013, by Australian Wine Showcase magazine. ‘Complex bouquet of spice and dark berries. Delicious dry, savoury flavours. Clever use of oak with nice...

James Halliday reviews 35th Parallel Murrumbateman Chardonnay, 2012

James Halliday reviews 35th Parallel Murrumbate...

‘Whole bunch-pressed and barrel-fermented; only 3 barrels made, making the task more difficult (red wines are the opposite).  Most remarkable is the fruit profile, while very light-bodied it is not...

James Halliday reviews 35th Parallel Murrumbateman Chardonnay, 2012

‘Whole bunch-pressed and barrel-fermented; only 3 barrels made, making the task more difficult (red wines are the opposite).  Most remarkable is the fruit profile, while very light-bodied it is not...

Close Planted Pinot Noir; in the Press

Close Planted Pinot Noir; in the Press

Close Planted Murrumbateman Pinot Noir; Review of the Kim Restaurant, Sydney, by Terry Durack, 25 March 2014.  Terry Durack is chief restaurant critic for The Sydney Morning Herald and senior...

Close Planted Pinot Noir; in the Press

Close Planted Murrumbateman Pinot Noir; Review of the Kim Restaurant, Sydney, by Terry Durack, 25 March 2014.  Terry Durack is chief restaurant critic for The Sydney Morning Herald and senior...

Scott talks to Out in Canberra

Scott talks to Out in Canberra

by OutInCanberra 20 November 2013 Over the last few years, Sage Dining Rooms at Gorman House has established itself as Canberra’s premier dining venue. The reasons for this are many...

Scott talks to Out in Canberra

by OutInCanberra 20 November 2013 Over the last few years, Sage Dining Rooms at Gorman House has established itself as Canberra’s premier dining venue. The reasons for this are many...

James Halliday reviews Cabernet Merlot 2009 Special Release

James Halliday reviews Cabernet Merlot 2009 Spe...

The Special Release ‘First Vines’ Cabernet-Merlot 2009, unlike its (unreleased) vintage counterpart, has been matured in both French and Kentucky oak. James Halliday’s rating; highly recommended, 90 points (Australian Wine...

James Halliday reviews Cabernet Merlot 2009 Special Release

The Special Release ‘First Vines’ Cabernet-Merlot 2009, unlike its (unreleased) vintage counterpart, has been matured in both French and Kentucky oak. James Halliday’s rating; highly recommended, 90 points (Australian Wine...