2009 Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir

Mention from Hugh Johnson in World of Fine Wine

Submitted by admin on Thu, 29/12/2011 - 7:16am
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A great mention from the great Hugh Johnson about out 2009 Foggy Hill Pinot Noir in the latest edition of World of Fine Wine. Hugh in his regular coups de coeur section writes:

So have any new wines given me a jump?

Fascinating Pinot

Submitted by Brian Croser. on Thu, 24/11/2011 - 9:27am
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On Monday night (the 21st) in the multi-faceted Leonard French Grand Hall of the National Gallery of Victoria we were treated to a tasting of international Pinot Noirs reflecting and refracting the spectrum of hues, aromas, flavours and palate architecture of this fascinating grape variety.

Foggy Hill Pinot rated equal top pinot at 5 Nations Wine Challenge

Submitted by Tapanappa Wines on Tue, 25/10/2011 - 6:25am
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This happened a while ago but we forgot to put it upon the site (my bad, S).

Our 2009 Foggy Hill Pinot Noir was rated equal top Australian Pinot, in the Five Nations Wine Challenge, just being notched out for the Australian Trophy.

A great result, and further vindication of our ongoing committment in this very special site.

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

Drink by 2015

Foggy Hill 2009 Pinot Noir "an absolute corker"!

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 9:27am
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Source: 
Belfast Telegraph
Author: 
Sam Wylie Harris
Review Date: 
2nd of August 2011

Not surprisingly, Kiwi’s aren’t the only ones producing silky smooth wines Down Under. For an absolute corker, try Tapanappa, Foggy Hill Pinot Noir 2009, Adelaide Hills [Ed: Fleurieu Peninsula], South Australia. The colour of morello cherries, it’s produced by one of the country’s most famous winemakers, Brian Croser (formerly of Petaluma).

2009 Foggy Hill Pinot Noir - 93 Points

Submitted by admin on Mon, 14/03/2011 - 10:41am
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Source: 
WBM Magazine
Author: 
Tyson Stelzer
Review Date: 
February 2011

Young vine Pinot rarely flatters, but these six-year-old vines are finding their place. The cooler 2009 season provided tart acidity which underlines lifted rose petal perfume and precise red cherry palate.

It's honed, fresh and expressive.

93 Points

Review of the Tapanappa Wines range

Submitted by admin on Sun, 27/02/2011 - 4:16pm
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Source: 
http://australianwinereviews.blogspot.com/
Author: 
Alontin
Review Date: 
24th/25th of February 2011

I have a small number of Tapanappa wines in my cellar, but never tasted the full range until last night. I cannot think of another small Australian winery which produces four different wines at such an outstanding level. I much prefer these wines to Brian Croser's old Petaluma range. Every wine I tried I would rate in the 95/96 point range.

Top drops - Peter Forrestal rates three of the best for STM

Submitted by Tapanappa Wines on Mon, 14/02/2011 - 3:20pm
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Source: 
Sunday Times
Author: 
Peter Forrestal
Review Date: 
13th of February 2011

2008 Tapanappa Tiers Chardonnay

Brian Croser lives alongside the superb Tiers vineyard in the Adelaide Hills and coaxes one of the country’s finest chardonnays from its 30-year-old vines. This has restraint and fruit purity, wonderful texture and bright, refreshing acidity.

2009 Tapanappa Foggy Hill Pinot Noir

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