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Granite Hills Riesling 2006
Massively concentrated and powerful by riesling standards, with remarkable length, balance and longevity. Its musky, floral perfume of lime juice and lemon overlies hints of candy and a light spiciness. Searingly intense, its long, austere palate of pristine lime juice and lemon sherbet-like fruit is underpinned by a taut and assertive spine of tingling acidity. It finishes very dry indeed.
Vintage
2006
Peak years to drink
2014 - 2018
Jeremy's score
94 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Granite Hills Riesling
Macedon Ranges
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2014
Alc %: 12.5
Massively concentrated and powerful by riesling standards, with remarkable length, balance and longevity. Its musky, floral perfume of lime juice and lemon overlies hints of candy and a light spiciness. Searingly intense, its long, austere palate of pristine lime juice and lemon sherbet-like fruit is underpinned by a taut and assertive spine of tingling acidity. It finishes very dry indeed.
Last Date Tasted: 30/07/2015
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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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2014
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93 | 18.2 | 2019-2022  |
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2013
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93 | 18.0 | 2021-2025  |
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2012
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94 | 18.4 | 2020-2024+ |
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2012
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92 | 17.8 | 2020-2024+ |
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2011
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87 | 16.2 | 2013-2016 |
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2010
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95 | 18.8 | 2018-2022+ |
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2009
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87 | 16.1 | 2014-2017 |
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2008
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93 | 18.2 | 2016-2020 |
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2007
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96 | 19.0 | 2015-2019+ |
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2006
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94 | 18.5 | 2014-2018 |
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2005
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95 | 18.8 | 2017-2025 |
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2004
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93 | 18.2 | 2012-2016 |
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2003
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91 | 17.6 | 2008-2011+ |
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2002
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90 | 17.2 | 2010-2014 |
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2001
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84 | 15.3 | 2006-2009 |
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2000
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86 | 15.9 | 2005-2008+ |
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1999
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89 | 16.8 | 2007-2011 |
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1998
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95 | 18.6 | 2010-2018 |
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1997
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92 | 17.9 | 2005-2009 |
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1996
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94 | 18.3 | 2004-2008+ |
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1995
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88 | 16.4 | 2000-2003+ |
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1994
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95 | 18.8 | 2006-2014 |
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1993
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86 | 15.9 | 1998-2001 |
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1992
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92 | 17.7 | 2004-2012+ |
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1991
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88 | 16.4 | 1999-2003+ |
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1990
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93 | 18.0 | 1995-1998 |
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1989
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88 | 16.6 | 1994-1999+ |
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1988
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95 | 18.7 | 2000-2008+ |
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1987
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86 | 15.7 | 1992-1995 |
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1986
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93 | 18.0 | 1991-1994 |
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1985
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87 | 16.0 | 1993-1997 |
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1984
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83 | 15.2 | 1989-1992 |
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1983
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90 | 17.0 | 1991-1995+ |
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1982
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88 | 16.6 | 1990-1994+ |
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1980
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93 | 18.2 | 1992-2000+ |
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1979
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86 | 15.7 | 1987-1991 |
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1978
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88 | 16.4 | 1986-1989+ |
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1977
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93 | 18.0 | 1989-1997+ |
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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:
Email:
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