Reviews

A copper-bottomed keeper

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 5:07pm
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Source: 
GQ Magazine
Author: 
Johnny Ray
Review Date: 
June 2012

This is as classy as you would expect from a Brian Croser, Bollinger and Cazes family joint project. Barrel-fermented and oak-aged for 10 months, it is elegantly structured, tropical yet restrained, generous yet intense.

Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc 2007 - 4.5 stars

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/11/2011 - 12:29pm
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Source: 
The Canberra Times
Author: 
Chris Shanahan
Review Date: 
9th of November 2011

Whalebone Vineyard, named for a fossilied whale skeleton in the limestone beneath it, was planted by John Greenshields in 1974 and bought by Tapanappa, a joint venture led by Brian Croser; in 2002. This is the first release of  a merlot-cabernet franc, inspired by the wines of Bordeaux's St Emilion sub-region.

2010 Fleurieu Peninsula Pinot Noir - 94 Points in Top 100

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/11/2011 - 7:49am
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Source: 
The Advertiser Top 100 Wines
Author: 
Tony Love (Top 100 Editor)
Review Date: 
9th of November 2011

From eight-year-old vines at Parawa, within cooee of the Southern Ocean, Brian Croser has steered what he calls a "most fastidious variety" from this warmish vintage into a fruit-driven style though never leaving its silky textural pleasures. Superbly balanced with long-finishing spice and richness.

94 points

Food: Moroccan lamb

Jeff's Pick - Tapanappa 2007 Whalebone Merlot Cabernet Franc

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/11/2011 - 8:09am
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Source: 
Daily Telegraph
Author: 
Jeff Collerson
Review Date: 
29st of October 2011

Petaluma founder Brian Croser made this world-class red from a vineyard on Coonawarra's edge. Cabernet franc is unfashionable yet plays a vital role in many great Bordeaux reds. Croser launched this next to a $1400 Bordeaux and is compared well.

Enjoy with eye fillet

2010 Fleurieu Peninsula Pinot Noir - 93 points & two glasses

Submitted by admin on Wed, 19/10/2011 - 5:53pm
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Source: 
Good Wine Guide 2012
Author: 
Nick Stock
Review Date: 
October 2011

Croser's quest to make great pinot continues apace with this dark cherry-scented style, some bergamot and Earl Grey tea, sweet earthy depth, lighter perfume and bright red fruits. The palate is supple and smooth, with a composed bed of open-weave tannins flowing effortlessly and carrying ripe-cherry and berry pastry flavours, finishing precise and tangy. Lovely wine.

2010 Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay - 94 points, two glasses

Submitted by admin on Wed, 19/10/2011 - 5:50pm
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Source: 
Good Wine Guide 2012
Author: 
Nick Stock
Review Date: 
October 2011

Bright-gold in the glass, this has an instant air of complexity about it, with creamy lees-derived aromas, some nougat, honeysuckle and plenty of ripe white-peach fruit below; the oak's toasty and fresh. In the mouth it's a powerful wine, with composure, strength and layered structure.

Tapanappa 2010 Pinot Noir with baked Snapper fillets

Submitted by admin on Fri, 14/10/2011 - 12:32pm
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Source: 
The Advertiser
Author: 
Tony Love
Review Date: 
8th of October 2011

Seeing Red

Tapanappa 2010 Pinot Noir

Australian fine wine - no oxymoron

Submitted by admin on Fri, 14/10/2011 - 6:25am
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Source: 
jancisrobinson.com
Author: 
Jancis Robinson
Review Date: 
13th of October 2011

Tapanappa, Tiers Chardonnay 2008 Piccadilly Valley 18 Drink 2010-2014

Current release. Open, vegy nose. Big and bold and an attempt at a Burgundy grand cru rather than even a premier cru wine! Very toothsome indeed. Well done! Long. Some honey but no flab. Quite open compared with the Yattarna.

Tapanappa Wines Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc 2007 - 93 Points

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/10/2011 - 1:44pm
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Source: 
The Wine Front
Author: 
Campbell Mattinson
Review Date: 
5th of October 2011

Whopping price on this first-release merlot-cabernet franc blend from Tapanappa’s Whalebone Vineyard. But the wine quality is excellent.

Tapanappa Fleurieu Peninsula Pinot Noir 2010 - 91 Points

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/10/2011 - 1:39pm
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Source: 
The Wine Front
Author: 
Gary Walsh
Review Date: 
5th of October 2011

I was busy tasting some Pinot Noir the other night, and I have to admit, I quite enjoyed it. This sits under the other Pinot Noir from Tapanappa – Foggy Hill.

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