E&E Black Pepper Shiraz 2006
Barossa Wine Show 2009
Silver
EDITORIAL:
Class 11 - Dry Red, Varietal Shiraz, Vintage 2006 & Older
E&E Black Pepper Shiraz 2005
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2008
91 Points
EDITORIAL:
2008 Edition - Abundant ripe, but not jammy, blackberry and licorice fuit; tannins balanced, as is the oak; good outcome for an indifferent vintage. Poor-quality cork. 14.5%alc.
E&E Black Pepper Shiraz 2004
Wine Spectator 2008
94 points
EDITORIAL:
Focused, generous and full of personality, with a strong minty-eucalyptus character weaving through the ripe blackberry, cherry and coffee flavors that swirl through the long, firm finish. Best from 2011 through 2020. 400 cases imported. –HS
Winestate 2008
4.5 Stars
EDITORIAL:
The nose is very sweet and perfumed, with a floral lift. Dark blackcurrant fruit flavours fill the mouth, balanced with some smart oak and tight acid.
Sept/Oct Issue 2008
E&E Black Pepper Shiraz 2003
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2008
91 Points
EDITORIAL:
2008 Edition - Leather, prune, licorice, plum and blackberry all intermingle on the supple palate; simply doesn't have the intense focus of the nest '04's, but is a pretty good wine. Cork. 15%alc.
Wine Spectator 2007
94 Points
EDITORIAL:
Bright, round and juicy. A gorgeous mouthful of cherry, blackberry and floral flavors, lingering on the finish with a touch of dark espresso to add interest. The tannins are polished, and the wine has a keen sense of balance, grace and harmony. Drink now through 2015. 2,000 cases imported. –HS
E&E Black Pepper Shiraz 2002
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2007
95 Points
EDITORIAL:
2007 Edition - Ripe black fruits with obvious mocha/vanilla oak; full-bodied blackberry and sweet chooclate flavours; good texture and weight; round, ripe tannins. Cork. 15.5% alc.
Wine Spectator 2005
97 points
EDITORIAL:
2002 E&E
Dark, juicy and profound, with layer upon layer of flavor seamlessly knit into a cohesive whole, offering dark berry, black cherry, exotic spice, black pepper and licorice that sail through the long, vivid finish. Has tremendous style, intensity and a long life ahead of it. Best from 2010 through 2022. 1,200 cases made. –HS
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2005
Silver
EDITORIAL:
Class 16
E Minor Cabernet Merlot 2007
The Big Red Wine Book 2011
90 Points
EDITORIAL:
This tastes much better if you decant it. Then lovely flavours of blackberry jubes and mulberries push forward - against a surprisingly strong tide of tannin. There's a lot to chew on here and we like that. Great purity through the finish, though it needs to be accompanied by a serving of protein.
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011
88 Points
EDITORIAL:
Recommended, Rating 88 To 2013 $15
Winestate Magazine 2010
3 Stars
EDITORIAL:
Thick, rich wine with nicely aged leathery fruit characters and supersoft tannin structure.
E Minor Cabernet Merlot 2006
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010
93 Points
EDITORIAL:
Deep colour; masses of blackberry fruit along with dark chocolate and a touch of licorice; a tribute to the '06 vintage and the winemaking. Tip-top value. Screwcap. 14% alc. To 2016
The Big Red Wine Book 2010
89 Points
EDITORIAL:
Value 5/5
Winestate Magazine 2010
4 Stars
EDITORIAL:
Best Wines of 2009 - South Australia - Cabernet Blends
Taste Magazine NZ 2009
87 Points
EDITORIAL:
Best Value
Deep, dense red that's packed with intense red and black fruit flavours. It's a big chewy wine with tonnes of appeal, offering very good value.
Sydney Morning Herald 2009
88 Points
EDITORIAL:
Writer - Huon Hooke
TOP AUSSIE RED - This is a commendable Barossa Valley red at a very drinkable price. It has coffee and mocha-like aromas and is slightly oak-driven in style but it has pleasing flavour and weight, finishing with a lick of astingency. A value wine. Now to five years. 88/100. Food Barbeque rissoles.
Winestate Magazine 2009
4 Stars
EDITORIAL:
Barossa & Eden Valley Regional Tasting
Good everyday drinking offering both sweet and savoury characters. Nice fleshy feel in the mouth, with soft, velvety tannins. Excellent value for money.
WineWise Publication 2009
Highly Recommended
EDITORIAL:
Volume 24, No. 6 February 2009
The impressively fresh blackcurrant characteristics carry a touch of dusty complexity. A very richly flavoured, truly varietal wine with the power and structure for ageing. An amazing Barossa Cabernet at an amazing price. Excellent value.
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2008
Bronze
EDITORIAL:
Class 47 - Blends, 2006 vintage and younger, labeled with only Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot, in any percentage
Ebenezer Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010
93 Points
EDITORIAL:
Holding purple hue; shows what can be achieved with Barossa cabernet if the alcohol is held in check; has good structure and clear varietal expression; stained cork an issue. 14.5% alc. To 2015
Ebenezer Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011
94 Points
EDITORIAL:
Outstanding. From one of the relatively rare vintages in the Barossa Valley that was perfect for cabernet sauvignon; the wine has the slight savoury olive twist to its pure blackcurrant fruit one finds in voller climates; the tannins are persisitant and long, and in balance. Screwcap. 15.3% alc. Rating 94 To 2026
Wrest point Hobart International Wine Show 2010
Gold
EDITORIAL:
Class 52 - 2008 VINTAGE & OLDER DRY RED - Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 & older vintages
Ebenezer Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
WinePointer 2009
4.5 stars
EDITORIAL:
No.34: August 13 2009
This has been one of my favourite Australian cabernets for many years. The 2004 vintage does the name proud, with rich, intense fruit that’s complex and serious, and very good balance from the acidity. The texture is tangy and even slightly unctuous, but it remains refreshing and clean. Drink it with well-seasoned lamb and other red meats.
Taste Magazine NZ 2009
94 Points
EDITORIAL:
Truly impressive red with Christmas cake, anise/spice and bitter chocolate flavours. Very dense, will age well.
thestar.com 2009
93 Points
EDITORIAL:
Writer - Gord Stimmell
Top rating of the entire release goes to Barossa Valley Estate Ebenenzer 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon. This dances with gorgeously lavish cassis and minty black fruits, a totally hedonistic red.
Barossa Wine Show 2008
Silver
EDITORIAL:
Class 12 - DRY RED, Varietal CABERNET SAUVIGNON, VINTAGE 2007 & Older
Ebenezer Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Wrest point Hobart International Wine Show 2007
Silver
EDITORIAL:
Class 48 - DRY RED - Cabernet Sauvignon (2004 and older vintages)
Ebenezer Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2007
95 Points
EDITORIAL:
2007 Edition - Holding red-purple hue well; an elegantly structured wine with classic blackcurrant varietal fruit and a touch of chocoalte; long, fine, ripe tannins. Exceptional Barossa cabernet. Cork. 14%alc.
E Minor Chardonnay 2008
Barossa Wine Show 2010
Bronze
EDITORIAL:
Class 4 - Dry White, Varietal Chardonnay, Any VIntage
Wine Spectator 2009
87 Points
EDITORIAL:
Smooth and polished, with pretty pear and spice flavours, followed by a refreshing lilt of tangerine as the finish lingers. Drink now through to 2011. 18,000 cases imported. HS.
Barossa Wine Show 2009
Silver
EDITORIAL:
Class 4 - Dry White, Varietal Chardonnay, Any Vintage
Decanter World Wine Awards 2009
Bronze
EDITORIAL:
E Minor Chardonnay
International Wine and Spirit Competition 2008
Silver
EDITORIAL:
Best In Class
International Wine Challenge 2008
Commended
EDITORIAL:
Wine Enthusiast Magazine 2008
87 points
EDITORIAL:
2006 E Minor Chardonnay
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2008
88 Points
EDITORIAL:
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition 2008
Bronze
EDITORIAL:
E Bass Eden Valley Riesling 2009
Winestate Magazine 2011
4 Stars
EDITORIAL:
Best Wines of 2010, Riesling. Lovely soft wine with floral/lemongrass characters and developing some very attractive secondary characters which add complexity. Dry finish.
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011
93 Points
EDITORIAL:
Highly Recommended. Floral citrus aromas lead into a bright and crisp palate that gains momentum on the long back-palate and finish; here lime juice and mineral notes prevail. Screwcap. 11% alc. Rating 93 To 2019 $18
Perth Royal Wine Show 2010
Bronze
EDITORIAL:
Class 17 - White Table Wines - 2009 and Older Vintage - Dry White, Riesling
Winestate Magazine 2009
3 Stars
EDITORIAL:
Lightly perfumed nose with some citrus, and a light and simple high-acid palate. $18.
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2009
Bronze
EDITORIAL:
Class 2- Commercially Available - Any Vintage - Varietal Dry White Wines, Riesling, any vintage
Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2009
Bronze
EDITORIAL:
Class 5 - WHITE WINE - 2009 VINTAGE - Riesling, Armoatic Varieties and Aromatic Blends
Perth Royal Wine Show 2009
Bronze
EDITORIAL:
Class 5 - 2009 VINTAGE TABLE WINES, DRY WHITE, Riesling
Entourage Semillon 2009
Winestate Magazine 2010
3 Stars
EDITORIAL:
Sept/Oct Issue
E Bass Shiraz 2007
Royal Queensland Wine Show 2011 2011
Bronze
EDITORIAL:
E Minor Shiraz 2008
Winestate Magazine 2010
4 Stars
EDITORIAL:
Top 40 Best Buy - Equal Top in Category
LCBO Vintages 2010
4.5 stars
EDITORIAL:
TASTING NOTE: Reasonably dense plum, berry and spice flavours with a seasoning of black pepper. Strong, bold wine with focussed flavours. Classic Barossa offering good value. (Bob Campbell, MW, www.bobswinereviews.com,May 2010)
International Wine Challenge 2010
Silver
EDITORIAL:
Ebenezer Shiraz 2005
WineWise Publication 2009
Highly Recommended
EDITORIAL:
This is a marvellously fresh, concentrated shiraz with opulent blackberry matched to "sweet" oak. The palate is seamless and prodigiously long, with very fine tannins. Classic Barossa. ($38.00) 14.5% Cork
Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines 2009
Regional Hero
EDITORIAL:
Stuey Bourne puts an enormous amount of energy into capturing and taming the wild aromas and flavours of his Ebenezer vineyard. In 2005 he has finally achieved a balance between fruit, earth & spice which, on the nose, is identical to the aroma in the vineyard itself. This is the ultimate achievement of a winemaker in search of the exact postcode for his wine.
Ebenezer Shiraz 2006
Barossa Wine Show 2010
Silver
EDITORIAL:
Class 11 - Dry Red, Varietal Shiraz, Vintage 2007 and Older
E Bass Shiraz 2006
Royal Hobart International Wine Show 2009
Bronze
EDITORIAL:
Class 54 - RED WINE: 2007 Vintage & Older Dry Red, Shiraz (2006 vintage)
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2009
Bronze
EDITORIAL:
Class 18 - Commercially Available - Any Vintage - Varietal Red Wines, Shiraz, any vintage
E Minor Shiraz 2006
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2008
Bronze
EDITORIAL:
Class 44 - Shiraz, 2006 vintage and younger
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2008
87 points
EDITORIAL:
E Minor Shiraz 2007
WinePointer 2009
4 Stars
EDITORIAL:
No.34: August 13 2009
Medium-plus in weight and showing character from start to finish, this represents very good value. The fruit is well extracted and nicely layered, and it’s paired with well-pitched acidity to produce a texture that’s refreshing and clean on the finish. It’s a natural of grilled lamb and other red meats.
Ebenezer Shiraz 2004
Taste Magazine New Zealand 2008
93 Points
EDITORIAL:
E Bass Shiraz 2005
Barossa Wine Show 2008
Bronze
EDITORIAL:
Class 11 - Dry Red, Varietal Shiraz, Vintage 2005 & Older
E Minor Shiraz 2005
Dallas Morning News Wine Competition 2008
Silver
EDITORIAL:
Wine Spectator 2008
86 points
EDITORIAL:
New Releases - May 31 issue
Ebenezer Shiraz
Winestate Magazine 2007
4 Stars
EDITORIAL:
Ebenezer Shiraz 2002
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2007
95 Points
EDITORIAL:
2007 Edition - Very well-intergrated and balanced black fruits, oak and ripe tannins; an elegant, long finish. Cork. 14%alc.
E Bass Shiraz Tempranillo 2005
Winestate Magazine 2011
5 Stars
EDITORIAL:
Best Wines of 2010 Shiraz blends. Excellent wine! Soft and mature, yet still has vibrancy and freshness. Lovely spicy fruit, long, soft tannins and clever balance of oak, with the addition of leathery/tobacco complexity.
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011
90 Points
EDITORIAL:
Highly Recommended
Winestate Magazine 2010
5 Stars
EDITORIAL:
Excellent wine! Soft and mature, yet still has vibrancy and freshness. Lovely spicy fruit, long, soft tannins and clever balance of oak, with the addition ofleathery/tobacco complexity. $20
Winestate Magazine 2009
3 Stars
EDITORIAL:
Sept/Oct 09 Issue - Shiraz & Shiraz Blends
Perth Royal Wine Show 2009
Bronze
EDITORIAL:
Class 36 - COMMERCIAL CLASSES - TABLE & SPARKLING WINES, DRY RED BLENDS
E&E Sparkling Shiraz 2005
Australian Wine Vintages Gold Book 2012
5 stars
EDITORIAL:
Gold Star wine showing consistently high standards of fruit, flavour complexity and freshness
2011 Barossa Wine Show 2011
Silver Medal
EDITORIAL:
Winestate Magazine 2011
3 Stars
EDITORIAL:
March 2011 New Releases, Sparkling. Very interesting nose of soy sauce and Chinese spices with toasty/savour flavours.
E&E Sparkling Shiraz 2004
Barossa Wine Show 2010
Silver
EDITORIAL:
Class 8 - Sparkling Wine, Bottle or Tank Fermented, White, Rose or Red, Any Vintage
International Wine Challenge 2010
Silver
EDITORIAL:
The Big Red Wine Book 2010
93 Points
EDITORIAL:
By Campbell Mattinson & Gary Walsh
Top 5 Sparkling Red of the Year (#4).
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010
92 Points
EDITORIAL:
A bold, juicy and complex wine, with flavours of plum, black cherry and vanilla; is not too sweet and oaky, will repay cellaring. Cork. 14% alc. To 2015
The Australian Wine Annual 2010
95 Points
EDITORIAL:
Jeremy Oliver
Winestate Magazine 2010
4.5 stars
EDITORIAL:
Best Wines of 2009 - South Australia
International Wine Challenge 2009
Silver
EDITORIAL:
Our judges said,
"A cauldron of fruit, dark and brooding, with excellent fruit sweetness and enough acid to balance. Tasty - perhaps the only wine to be able to withstand a fried breakfast".
Winestate Magazine 2009
4.5 stars
EDITORIAL:
Barossa & Eden Valley Regional Tasting
Very old-fashioned, 'boisterous' classic with lifted fresh fruit and wood boquet and silky-smooth mouthfeel with rich flavours and great tannin support.
Sydney Royal Wine Show 2009
Silver
EDITORIAL:
Class 53 - Premium Class: Sparkling Red Wine, bottle fermented
E&E Sparkling Shiraz 2003
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009
90 points
EDITORIAL:
E&E Sparkling Shiraz 2002
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2007
90 Points
EDITORIAL:
2007 Edition - Complex flavours of blackberry, earth, spice and some oak; long palate and finish; not too sweet. Cellaring recommended. 14.5%alc.
