Single Vineyard Wines 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.

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

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.

The appeal of cabernet franc

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/10/2011 - 7:29am
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Source: 
The Sunday Telegraph
Author: 
John Fordham
Review Date: 
2nd of October 2011

BRIAN Croser believes he's discovered Australia's true home for growing cabernet franc.

Liquid Hunches: Tapanappa Pinot Noir Foggy hill Vineyard 2008

Submitted by admin on Mon, 19/09/2011 - 3:40pm
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Source: 
The Sunday Times
Author: 
Bob Tyrer
Review Date: 
11th of September 2011

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What I needed for my £20 was a wine with lowish tannins, a nice bit of acidity and intriguing flavours that come and go in the glass.

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Wine of the week - Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 7:41am
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Source: 
The Observer
Author: 
David Williams
Review Date: 
28th of August 2011

Brian Croser, one of Australia's most respected winemakers, has been on a mission to find the perfect spot to grow pinot noir in Australia. He settled on the Fleurieu Peninsula on the tip of Sotuh Australia, and the result, while not (quite) perfect, is very fine indeed: seductive, graceful, sleek and complex, it's as good as many a pricier Burgundy.

Australian Wine Journal Top Dozen 2010/11 - Foggy Hill 2009 Pinot Noir

Submitted by admin on Thu, 18/08/2011 - 5:37pm
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Source: 
Australian Wine Journal
Author: 
Chris Plummer
Review Date: 
13th of August 2011

Brian Croser raised a few eyebrows with his inaugural 2007 Foggy Hill, sourced from a region barely associated with top shelf Australian wine, let alone pinot noir. Then, with his follow up from 2008, Croser showed the capabilities of his special site with a wonderful release.

2009 Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir - 91 points

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/08/2011 - 9:14am
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Source: 
Australian Wine Companion
Author: 
James Halliday
Review Date: 
30th of July 2010

Good medium-depth colour; a very savoury briary style, with texture and structure its strengths; needs time to show whether there is enough pinosity (a Croser word) at its heart.

91 points / 4.5 glasses

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