Epicure, December 2011

"A well-priced young Sauvignon Blanc supporting the proposal that the Adelaide Hills is Australia's premier region for this popular wine type. There's attractive varietal purity on the nose with tropical flower and fruit aromas and zesty citrus. It tastes clean and intense with a zip of acidity."

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Clare Valley "Slate Creek Vineyard", Watervale Riesling 2011

James Halliday's 1001 Wines Under $20

"The Single Vineyard wines come from particular blocks in vineyards in the 1300-ha management portfolio that express a clear impression of the terroir. Their compelling value is a reflection of economies of scale, and the skill of the winemaking team headed by Donna Stephens. This pale quartz-green tank sample immediately reflects its refreshingly low alcohol, with floral aromas and lively mouthfeel featuring lime flavours at the core, acidity and a light touch of sweetness swirling around that core. A very attractive drink for a lazy summer's day, food not required."

Rated: 91 Points

Clare Valley "Slate Creek Vineyard", Watervale Riesling 2010

Rated: 93 Points

Clare Valley "Tullymore Vineyard" Shiraz 2009

Clare Valley "Tullymore Vineyard" Shiraz 2008

Mount Barker Courier, March 2010
This wine has ripe fruit aroma's and flavours with subtle oak and fine tannins.

Parramatta Advertiser, June 2010
It has loads of blackberry and dark plum flavours, some earthy chocolate, and a touch of spice to finish off.  Hard not to like.

Winestate Magazine, August 2010
Great colour. Big, lifted berry bouquet.  On the palate are abundant intense plum fruit flavours with threads of chocolate, strong oak and an acid finish. ««««¶

Winestate Magazine, Sept/Oct 2010, "World's Greatest Shiraz Challenge 2010"
Category winner $15-20

The JAMES HALLIDAY TOP 100 best buys listing under $20, November 2010
The rich and complex dark berry fruits of the bouquet hold out the promise of a quality palate, and the wine does not disappoint; layers of flavour in a spicy blackberry fruit range, good tannins and oak complete the picture.

Clare Valley "Tullymore Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Rob Geddes, 2012 Australian Wine Vintages Gold Book

"The Kirrihill Cabernets have structure and depth of flavour beyond their price with chocolate and licorice or cranberry/blackberry according to the year."

Rated: 92 Points

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Placed in the Top 100 Best Buys

James Halliday's 1001 Wines Under $20

Rated: 90 Points

James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2012

Rated: 90 Points

Winestate, Clare Valley and Surrounding Regions Tasting 2011

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www.winemuse.com.au, 1 October 2010

Kirrihill just moves from strength to strength and this is one wine that you do not want to miss. In 2005, Kirrihill started their Single Vineyard Series and this wine is sourced from the Tullymore vineyard near the township of Clare which also produces some fine Shiraz.

While this wine is still very much a youth in the bottle, it is still very approachable now. It is vibrant ruby in the glass. There is a touch of cool mint on the nose with rich berry fruit dipping into the deeper blackcurrant realm. While the tannins are still grippy & fresh, they will of course get silkier with age. The flavours along the linear palate are of succulent berry fruit & spicy pepper and are long and lingering.

A very good food wine now but is worth giving it some cellar time to develop some gorgeous savouriness.

"This wine won the Wine of the Show trophy at the Murrumbateman Cool Climate Show 2010"

Dan Murphy's Fine Wine Buyer's Guide, 8th Edition, June 2011

"A show-stopping classic Clare Cabernet with acres of blackcurrant, plum, cassis, crushed violets and mint with enticing earthy, cedary notes. Sensational value."

Rated: 94/100

Clare Valley "Tullymore Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon 2008