Halliday Results 2020

We submitted 5 wines for James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2020 Edition and all of them received 90 or above.

	Tasting Notes	Rating
	2015 Stonefish Nero Old Vines Barossa Valley Shiraz – 95 Points “50yo vines, hand-picked, open-fermented, 6 days on skins, matured in French oak (30% new) for 18 months. Rich and luscious, with soft tannins and very good balance. Ready to enjoy now, but will live for 10+ years.”
	✪ 2017 Stonefish Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz – 94 Points “Machine-harvested and sorted, crushed to tank, 5-7 days fermentation, matured in French oak (50% new) for 12 months. Deep colour, rice blackberry and blood plum fruit, attractive spicy tannin structure.”
	✪ 2015 Stonefish Concerto Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon – 94 Points “Crushed and destemmed, 14 days on skins plus post-ferment maceration, matured in French barriques (45% new). Medium-bodied, clear blackcurrant and bay leaf flavours, gently, fine tannins.
	2014 Stonefish Limited Release Hunter Valley Semillon – 90 Points “Has moved incredibly slowly towards maturity, even the colour still quartz-white, lemon zest flavours sitting quietly in the background. Ideal restaurant by the glass wine.”
	2017 Stonefish Reserve Margaret River Chardonnay – 91 Points “Machine-harvested, fermented in French oak (40% new), matured for 6 months. Despite its modest alcohol, its mouthfeel and taste are at the big end of Margaret River, a sure hit for those who say they want chardonnay like it used to be.”

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Halliday Wine Companion 2018 Results

We submitted four wines in this years Halliday Wine Companion and are pleased to announce that all four wines once again received a rating of over 90 points.

Product	Review	Rating
	✪ 2014 Stonefish Nero Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon “Sways with energy, concentrated cassis, currants and boysenberries doused in Middle Eastern spices and cedary oak. Full-bodied and structured with substantial tannins yet maintains a vibrancy and freshness throughout.“
	✪ 2015 Stonefish Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon “It’s vibrant and tangy with an abundance of blackberries and mulberries, choc-mint and screams Margaret River. Somewhat sinewy with puckering acidity and needs more time to gel.”
	2015 Stonefish Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz “Atypical with a deep dark garnet, glossy sheen to the palate with plenty of ripe to overripe fruit with apricot kernel and spicy too. Somewhat ballsy with the oak but all balanced.”
	2013 Stonefish Nero Barossa Valley Shiraz “This is so concentrated and pitch-black, just a rim of garnet; apparently old vines are the source – the only mention is some up to 70 years old, so that’s not really helpful. Big fruit, big palate, big tannins and lashings of oak. The style has its fans and won’t disappoint.“

Halliday Wine Companion 2018

Keenly anticipated each year by winemakers, collectors and wine lovers, the Halliday Wine Companion is recognised as the industry benchmark for Australian wine.

In his inimitable style, Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes, each with vintage-specific ratings and advice on optimal drinking as well as each wine’s closure, alcohol content and price. He provides information about the wineries, winemakers and other important details such as vineyard sizes, opening times, contact details and website addresses.

The Wine Companion is an indispensable reference from the country’s leading wine authority and a must-have guide for anyone visiting a winegrowing region, or wanting to replenish their cellar or wine rack.

You can purchase the Halliday Wine Companion 2018 guide here.

About the Author

James Halliday is Australia’s most respected wine critic, wine writer and vigneron. He regularly judges at wine shows both in Australia and overseas, and is a leading authority on all aspects of the wine industry. James has written or contributed to no fewer than 70 books on wine and has been widely published around the world. As a founder of Brokenwood in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, and then Coldstream Hills in the Yarra Valley, Victoria, James provides perspective on the wine world from the planting and pruning of vines through to the creation and marketing of the finished product. His winemaking has led him to annual sojourns to Bordeaux and Burgundy where he owns a property. In 1995 James was awarded the wine industry’s ultimate accolade, the Maurice O’Shea Award and in 2010 James was made a Member of the Order of Australia for services to the wine industry.

Little Fish in a Big Pond

Stonefish Wines, a small boutique Australian wine brand, has just been added to the wine list of the World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge, Plaza Premium Lounge. An impressive eight wines from the Stonefish range are now available by the glass at Hong Kong, Sydney and Brisbane lounges.

Stonefish joins a host of some of the world’s best wine brands, including Penfolds and Jacob’s Creek, listed on the group’s menu, making it a significant achievement for the humble, privately-owned label.

Wines selected for addition include; Stonefish Sauvignon Blanc, Stonefish Chardonnay, Stonefish Shiraz, Stonefish Brut Cuvée, Stonefish Reserve Shiraz, Stonefish Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Stonefish Platinum Chardonnay Pinot Noir.

The Plaza Premium Lounge, headquartered in Hong Kong is the world’s largest independent airport lounge network, found in over 140 locations of 35 international airports around the world. Serving over 11 million passengers around the world annually, this announcement will drive a huge amount of international exposure for the Stonefish brand.

The collective goal of the lounge network is to ‘enhance your airport experience’ with a dedication to ‘providing quality services and surpassing travelers’ expectation’. This is congruent with the continued goal of Peter Papanikitas, owner of Stonefish Wines, who has always sought to produce wines that consistently impress wine connoisseurs and everyday drinkers alike.

Of the selection, Peter commented, “Success is determined by those who prove the impossible is possible”. A big splash indeed for the favourite Aussie wine.

Wine Range now available at Plaza Premium Lounge

Summertime: What I’m Drinking Now

Enjoy the season with the perfect wine to accompany your meals, to entertain your friends with during summer parties or simply to quench your thirst after a long day.

But, which wine is perfect for this weather? Many of us get confused sometimes because we simply could not decide on which wine is best to have during the summertime. Luckily, Mr. Stonefish himself is happy enough to share his own favorites with us!

What is he drinking now? Here are the answers:

Sauvignon Blanc – This wine is a perfect accompaniment to any summertime meal. Tropical, fresh, citrusy and lively, our Stonefish Sauvignon Blanc is an embodiment of everything you wish to quench your thirst for wine this season. This is a perfect accompaniment to salad, aperitifs and main courses. It has a soft progression to a clean finish which makes it all the more an appealing drink for summer.

Wicked Secrets – This wine may look and taste feminine, with notes of melon and grapes but the male populace will surely enjoy it too especially this summer season especially for those who are looking for a refreshing drink with low alcohol content. The Wicked Secrets Pink Moscato has a fresh, vibrant palate with floral and zesty lime notes to it. Absolutely refreshing!

Chardonnay – Think of summer mornings by the seaside or afternoons on a boat deck, with your skin catching the sun and the wind blowing your hair… And a glass of this Chardonnay on your hand. With its nutmeg spice, cinnamon, butterscotch and spicy oak notes blended to perfection, you will surely love the creamy, luscious feel it leaves in your mouth with every drink.

The wines of the Stonefish label embody the richness and remarkable quality of Australian harvests for people who love the relaxed Australian lifestyle. To order from the Stonefish range, visit the Red White + Bubbles online store

Series 8

Chardonnay

This wine boasts of aromas of stonefruit, cinnamon and nutmeg. A delicious blend that leads to a rich, beautifully complex palate that ends with a note of spicy oak. Perfectly blended and goes well with a variety of food pairings.

Series 8 Merlot

The Series 8 Merlot is a full-bodied wine with a rich blend of textures and characters such as berry fruit, chocolate, cigar box and cassis. It boasts of an appealing overall smoothness with a lingering variety of flavours.

Stonefish Reserve Shiraz

Luscious, spicy and sweet. The Stonefish Reserve Shiraz is sourced from meticulously selected Shiraz grapes to ensure premium quality. Enjoy the peppery aromas of bouquet and its sweet berry palate along with your choice of decadent meals.

Stonefish Margaret River Shiraz

Savour the youthful, rich, ripe palate of this Shiraz from Margaret River, Western Australia. It is a well-balanced and full-bodied wine enhanced by soft tannins. Relish the flavours of red berries, spice and oak with this premium quality Shiraz.

Stonefish Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon

This Sauvignon displays the rich and vibrant aromas of red fruit and cassis, enhanced with the notes of dark chocolate and spice. It has a refined finish with ripe and supple tannins.

Stonefish Series 8 Cabernet Sauvignon

From Longhorn Creek, Southern Australia, this prime quality Sauvignon is a beautiful blend of rich and fragrant bouquet of blackberry and plum. It boasts of a luscious, round and fruity palate. Absolutely elegant and soft.

Stonefish Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc

Feel the tropics with our appealing mix of tropical fruit, pear and citrus with this fresh and lively Sauvignon Blanc. A perfect wine for just about any occasion.

The wines of the Stonefish label embody the richness and remarkable quality of Australian harvests for people who love the relaxed Australian lifestyle. To order from the Stonefish range, visit the Red White + Bubbles online store

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Halliday Wine Companion 2018

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