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Vintage2022 |
Score92–95 |
Drink WindowNYR |
DescriptionStorms during flowering reduced yields by 30 percent or more, but a cool, dry growing season resulted in bright, aromatic wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionStorms during flowering reduced yields by 30 percent or more, but a cool, dry growing season resulted in bright, aromatic wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2021 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionNear perfect growing conditions and healthy yields make for an excellent vintage (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionNear perfect growing conditions and healthy yields make for an excellent vintage (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2020 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA small crop, but wines are concentrated and aromatic (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA small crop, but wines are concentrated and aromatic (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2019 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionCooling weather at the end of the growing season produced plenty of elegant wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionCooling weather at the end of the growing season produced plenty of elegant wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2018 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionCool growing season gave Victoria a chance to shine with bright wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionCool growing season gave Victoria a chance to shine with bright wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2017 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA late, cool and wet year, showcasing wines with structure and freshness (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA late, cool and wet year, showcasing wines with structure and freshness (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2016 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionOne of the earliest harvests on record, following a dry growing season; wines lower in acidity (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionOne of the earliest harvests on record, following a dry growing season; wines lower in acidity (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2015 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionA long, cool growing season produced elegant wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA long, cool growing season produced elegant wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2014 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionWet, frosty spring limited yields, but many flavorful, vivid wines were made (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionWet, frosty spring limited yields, but many flavorful, vivid wines were made (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2013 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionWarm, dry and early; wineries scrambled to make enough space for vivid, full-flavored wines, especially reds (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionWarm, dry and early; wineries scrambled to make enough space for vivid, full-flavored wines, especially reds (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2012 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionEarly March rains compromised most Shiraz; Pinot Noir and Chardonnay better (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionEarly March rains compromised most Shiraz; Pinot Noir and Chardonnay better (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2011 |
Score82 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionCold summer and rain at harvest made for questionable quality (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionCold summer and rain at harvest made for questionable quality (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2010 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionLighter than usual, many wines with intense flavors at lower alcohol (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionLighter than usual, many wines with intense flavors at lower alcohol (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2009 |
Score85 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionSmoke damage from fires, plus drought; some successes (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionSmoke damage from fires, plus drought; some successes (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2008 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionNear-perfect conditions in Central Victoria (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionNear-perfect conditions in Central Victoria (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2007 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionDrought intensified the ripeness (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionDrought intensified the ripeness (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2006 |
Score87 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionBalanced wines may lack depth (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBalanced wines may lack depth (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2005 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionWarmer vintage than usual made generous reds (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionWarmer vintage than usual made generous reds (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2004 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionCool, crisp conditions should make similar wines (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionCool, crisp conditions should make similar wines (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2003 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionHot weather made richer wines than usual (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHot weather made richer wines than usual (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2002 |
Score84 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionCool vintage; many tart wines (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionCool vintage; many tart wines (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2001 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionWines have exceptional richness and generosity (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionWines have exceptional richness and generosity (See all ratings) |
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Vintage ratings: 95-100, classic; 90-94, outstanding; 85-89, very good; 80-84, good; 75-79, mediocre; 50-74, not recommended
A score range indicates preliminary analysis based on barrel samples and/or a limited sampling; many wines of the vintage not yet reviewed.
Drinkability: "NYR" means the vintage has not yet been released; "drink" means most of the wines of the vintage are ready to drink; "hold" means most of the ageworthy wines have yet to fully mature; "past peak" means most of the wines are declining rather than improving.
SOURCE: WINE SPECTATOR
