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Granite Hills The Gordon Cabernet Blend (Formerly Cabernet Sauvignon) 2004
Elegant, smooth and vibrant, this earlier-maturing wine is now close to its peak. An earthy, floral bouquet of slightly green-edged and herbal fruit precedes a fine-grained palate of vibrant cassis and small dark berry fruit and fresh cedar/vanilla oak, backed by nuances of mint. Underpinned by, supple tannins, it finishes slightly sappy, with a hint of cardboard. The wine was bottled under screwcap.
Vintage
2004
Peak years to drink
2012 - 2016
Jeremy's score
88 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Granite Hills The Gordon Cabernet Blend (Formerly Cabernet Sauvignon)
Macedon Ranges
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2013
Alc %: 14.5
Elegant, smooth and vibrant, this earlier-maturing wine is now close to its peak. An earthy, floral bouquet of slightly green-edged and herbal fruit precedes a fine-grained palate of vibrant cassis and small dark berry fruit and fresh cedar/vanilla oak, backed by nuances of mint. Underpinned by, supple tannins, it finishes slightly sappy, with a hint of cardboard. The wine was bottled under screwcap.
Last Date Tasted: 6/04/2019
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2013
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82 | 15.0 | 2018-2021  |
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2009
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91 | 17.4 | 2021-2029  |
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2008
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82 | 15.0 | 2013-2016 |
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2007
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87 | 16.0 | 2012-2015+ |
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2006
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87 | 16.0 | 2011-2014 |
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2005
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92 | 17.7 | 2017-2025 |
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2004
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88 | 16.6 | 2012-2016 |
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2003
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84 | 15.3 | 2008-2011 |
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2001
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82 | 15.0 | 2003-2006 |
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2000
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77 | 14.0 | 2002-2005 |
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1999
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94 | 18.3 | 2007-2011+ |
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1998
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90 | 17.0 | 2006-2010 |
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1997
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86 | 15.7 | 2002-2005 |
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1996
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84 | 15.4 | 2001-2004 |
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1995
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89 | 16.8 | 2003-2007 |
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1992
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86 | 15.8 | 1997-2000 |
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1991
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87 | 16.2 | 2003-2011 |
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1989
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86 | 15.8 | 1991-1994 |
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1988
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82 | 15.0 | 1996-2000 |
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1987
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87 | 16.0 | 1989-1992 |
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1986
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90 | 17.0 | 1991-1994 |
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Winery
Granite Hills
Granite Hills is one of the cooler and later-ripening vineyard sites on mainland Australia. Its fully mature vineyard has the proven ability to produce heady, aromatic Rieslings of deep floral aromas, piercing intensity and mineral undertones, which can rate amongst the very finest grown in this country. Furthermore, when it hits perfect balance and ripeness, there are very few Australian cool-climate Shirazes able to rival the elegant, peppery and savoury wine of Granite Hills. As recent vintages show, the Chardonnay can be lustrous and finely tuned.
Chief Executive(s):
Llew Knight
Winemaker:
Llew Knight, Ian Gunter
Viticulturist:
Geoff McIntosh
Production Dozen:
5000
Tonnes Processed:
100
White Wines
Red Wines
Cabernet Shiraz Blend
Heathcote Merlot
Merlot >Pinot Noir >Shiraz >The Gordon Cabernet Blend (Formerly Cabernet Sauvignon) >Tor Syrah >
Address:
1481 Burke and Wills Track , Baynton , Victoria 3444 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 11am - 6pm
Principal Wine Region:
Macedon Ranges
Telephone:
(03) 5423 7273
Facsimile:
(03) 5423 7288
Website:
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