The following are current and past clients of Define Wine. Also included is a small sample of the publicity that Define Wine has achieved for some of these brands.
Millamolong Estate, Orange NSW. 4.5 stars, James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion 2009
"2007 Millamolong '26 Ponies' Chardonnay - "The Ashton family, foremost polo players for more than 80 years, have 28Ha of estate vineyards which produce this wine; fragrant white peach and nectarine fruit drives the bouquet and palate; it has atractive mouthfeel with balanced oak and acidity." 93 POINTS James Halliday, NSW Wine Uncovered August 2009
"Oooo we have a good one here. A riesling from Mudgee, From Robert Stein. Wasn't sure what to expect but... This is a crackerjack wine. Personality and persistence plus. Lime and lemon sorbet wtih spicy, talc-like edges. Almost has seom twiggy elements. There's a bit of texture to it too. But mostly it's the power and length that doest it for me. Impressive wine. 94 Points."Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, Oct 2, 2009
"What a delicious rielsing, already a deserved winner of two trophies. Pale hued, it has a very powerful flowery riesling fragrance and an intense, driving palate softened by a little sweetness. It's bright, vital and grapy with a juicy but focused, taut, nervy palate of great intensity and length. Now to 10 years. 94 points."Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald, October 6, 2009 Readership: 212,700
"@fixstjames Thistle Hill riesling is a ripper, as is the Robert Stein 09. Mudgee riesing, who'd a thunk it?" @winsordobbin, Twitter October 2, 2009
www.mulyanwines.com.au "And while Cowra is now producing top mainstream and alternative variety reds, the Mulyan success underscores the fact that it is a world-class producer of chardonnay." Rob Ingram, March 2008
Printhie Wines, Orange, NSW
"This is possibly the most delicious Chardonnay I've tasted from the Orange region..." Jane Faulkner, The Age & Sydney Morning Herald, Readership: 644,878, February 2010 (full article)
"Fans of southern Victorian Chardonnay - think Geelong, Mornington, Yarra and Macedon - will relate easily to the various varietal styles now emerging from Orange in NSW... " Paddy Kendler, Herald Sun April 2009 (full article)
Wine of the Week "...A lingering subtle finish signs off on one of the best-value chardonnays around today." Ralph Kyte-Powell, The Age, 26 May 2009 204,200 readership (full article)
Orange Blossoms - The Central West of New South Wales proves a surprising gourmet destination for Winsor Dobbin, August 2009, GOLF Magazine
Patina Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Winefront, November 2009, Gary Walsh "... Here’s a Sauvignon Blanc (2008) that has plenty of drive, vigour and focus which also presents a more forgiving touch of creaminess and tropical fruit flavour along with the varietal spice and grass...92 Points.. more"
Patina Sauvignon Blanc 2008, September 2009, James Halliday The fragrant bouquet foretells the vibrant and lively palate, with its delicious mix of passionfruit and citrus; excellent line and length. Screwcap. Rating 94 Drink 2011 $19 Date Tasted Sep 09
2009 Patina Sticky Tea Riesling, John Lewis, Newcastle Herald, 16 January 2010 "I love this wine , which could be described as a guilt-free sticky..." More...
Review - Jeff Collerson - "This is the best Pinot I've tasted from Orange, the most exciting NSW region for this variety....I have encounted many $40-plus examples which are not as good."
Angullong Wines, Orange, NSW
Angullong Orange Region Sauvignon Blanc 2008 wins dual trophies at the Sydney Royal Wine Show. more...
Mud House Wines, Marlborough, New Zealand "It's medium bodied and full of juicy cherry and plum flavour of a lively spicy sappy nature with fine tannins and pleasing finish. A real goer at this price point. 90 Points." Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, March 2009
Waipara Hills, New Zealand
Cofield Wines, Rutherglen, Vic
Spring Ridge Wines, Cowra, NSW Chardonnay 2006: Bargain of the Week, Huon Hooke, 28 Oct 2008
Lerida Estate, Lake George, NSW
Review - Huon Hooke - "Potpourri aromas, typical of the grape. Good sweeter styel, balanced by tangy acidity. 90/100" Feb 2009
Review - Grant Dodd - "Fine wine for Canberra? You'd better believe it. Canberra is increasingly on the radar as a wine region on the up, and little wonder when crisp, savoury, pear-like Pinot Gris like this hits the sleves." Feb 2009
Lerida Estate Lake George Shiraz Viognier 2006: "The nose requires concentration as it’s broad to start then nuances reveal themselves and all are interesting but hard to define. It’s as complex on the palate as it is on the nose - it really is a wine to sip, take time over and contemplate. 94 points and I think worth its $60." Tony Keys, The Key Report, 16 April 2009
Wallington Wines, Canowindra, NSW
Wallington 'Cervantes' Sparkling Pinot Noir 2003: Best Buy Wines $30 and under, Gourmet Traveller WINE, Apr/May 2009 "...it's complex and textured with intense cherry fruit flavours on the nose and palate, earthy characters, a fine, persistent bead, balanced tannins and a creamy finsih..." Kerry Skinner, Illawarra Mercury, March 2009
McWilliam's Mount Pleasant, NSW
Evans & Tate, Margaret River WA
Barwang Wines, NSW.
Catching Thieves Wines, Margaret River, WA.
Brands Laira, Coonawarra SA.
Jo Robson - Gourmet Foods, Canowindra, NSW.
Dindima Wines, Orange, NSW. "This well-balanced cool-climate shiraz has aromas of blood plums and spice leading onto a savoury palate with ripe tannins and a dry finish." Sally Gudgeon, Sunday Life, The Sun Herald Magazine, 5 April 2009
