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Capercaillie The Cuillin Chardonnay 2012
Vintage
2012
Peak years to drink
2014 - 2017
Jeremy's score
90 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Capercaillie The Cuillin Chardonnay
Lower Hunter Valley
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2013
Alc %: 13.0
Last Date Tasted: 24/7/2014
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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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90 | 17.2 | 2015-2018  |
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2012
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90 | 17.0 | 2014-2017 |
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2011
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87 | 16.0 | 2013-2016 |
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2009
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91 | 17.5 | 2011-2014+ |
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2008
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82 | 15.0 | 2009-2010 |
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2007
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88 | 16.6 | 2008-2009 |
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2006
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87 | 16.0 | 2008-2011 |
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2005
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89 | 16.9 | 2007-2010 |
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2004
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86 | 15.8 | 2005-2006 |
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2003
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82 | 15.0 | 2004-2005+ |
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Winery
Capercaillie
Capercaillie is a mature Hunter vineyard that also sources fruit from McLaren Vale and Hilltops. Its most consistent wine has been its Hunter Semillon (formerly labelled as Creel), a typically lean and mineral Hunter expression of the variety that can age with grace and charm, which has resurfaced from 2013. Its flagship The Ghillie Shiraz has also reappeared in 2013 after a long absence, in the shape of a more polished, luscious style than its predecessors, but a charming expression of Hunter regionality nonetheless. The less expensive Hunter Valley Shiraz from the same vintage (90/100, drink 2021-2025+) has a fragrance and suppleness suggestive of Mount Pleasant's Rosehill.
Chief Executive(s):
Andrew Tran
Winemaker:
Peter Lane
Viticulturist:
Lance Mikisch
Production Dozen:
6,000
Tonnes Processed:
150
White Wines
Brycefield Chardonnay
Dessert Style Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer
Semillon
The Creel Semillon >The Cuillin Chardonnay >Verdelho >Red Wines
Ceilidh Shiraz >
Chambourcin
Highlands Merlot
Hunter Valley Shiraz >The Clan Cabernet Blend >The Ghillie Shiraz >
Address:
4 Londons Road , Lovedale , New South Wales 2325 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 5pm
Principal Wine Region:
Hunter Valley
Telephone:
(02) 4990 2904
Facsimile:
(02) 4991 1886
Website:
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