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Recent Wine Reviews
Here at Murdoch James Estate we are celebrating a some prestigious feedback for the 2010 Single Vineyard Blue Rock Pinot Noir:
Wins Silver - Best in Class at the 2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition, London
Shortlisted as Wine of the Year by WINESTATE Magazine
Founded in 1969, the IWSC is considered to be the oldest and most prestigious competition of its kind. The awards given by the competition are believed to be among some of the highest honours in the industry. Judging includes a blind tasting consisting of panels selected from over 300 fully experienced and qualified industry judges followed by a detailed chemical analysis.
Additional to this prestigious award, the Blue Rock Pinot Noir 2010 has also been highly praised by Winestate Magazine and shortlisted for WINESTATE Wine of the Year 2011
Murdoch James Blue Rock Martinborough Pinot Noir 2010 ****1/2An excellent vintage of this single-vineyard red. Deeply coloured and mouthfilling, with a floral, finely perfumed bouquet, it is a fruit-driven style, sweet-fruited and supple, with a subtle seasoning of French oak, gentle tannins and fresh, concentrated cherry/plum flavours. Already delicious. ~ Michael Cooper, Winestate
JULY 2011
- Decanter World Wine Awards 2011
Silver - Blue Rock Pinot Gris 2009
APRIL 2010
- Decanter World Wine Awards 2010
Silver - Fraser Pinot Noir 2008 & Blue Rock Pinot Noir 2008
Bronze - Saleyards Syrah 2008
- TIZWINE.COM wine Reviews http://www.tizwine.com
- Murdoch James ‘Blue Rock' Pinot Noir 2008
4 1/2 STARS - Impressive wine that has red berry and smokey bacon aromas. The palate displays strawberries and raspberries with delicious fruit/oak integration and silky, drying tannins. Concentrated and beautifully balanced.
- Murdoch James Cabernets 2008
3 STARS - Essentially Cabernet Franc with some Cab Sav thrown in, this wine still needs time but already displays good fruit weight with hints of spice and burnt sugar allied to fine, taut tannins.
- Murdoch James Martinborough Pinot Noir 2008
3 STARS - Spicy and herbal with good berry fruit, gentle tannins and a hint of sweetness. Not complicated but easy to drink and pleasing. Ready now which a lot of 08 Pinots are not.
MARCH 2010
Wine Orbit - An Extensive Wine Review by Senior Wine Judge, Sam Kim www.wineorbit.co.nz
- Murdoch James Blue Rock Cabernets 2008
Medium red in colour. A nicely lifted nose displaying red berry, tomato stalk and subtle spice characters. It's fruity on the palate with bright fruits, crisp acidity and firm tannins. A sturdy red made from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. At its best: now to 2011. $22.00 Moderate availability. 12% Screw cap. Nov 2009.
- Murdoch James Pinot Gris 2008
A subtle nose showing peach, pear and floral characters. The palate is lively and juicy with a hint of sweetness, smooth texture and well balanced acidity. The wine flows nicely and is very easy on the palate. At its best: now to 2011.
- Murdoch James Fraser Pinot Noir 2006
A complex and gently aromatic bouquet displaying red plum, spice, game and a savoury mushroom characters. The palate is smooth and rounded showing lovely silky mouthfeel and nicely balanced acidity. It finishes elegantly with fine tannins. This wine should partner beautifully to rich savoury dishes. At its best: now to 2010.
- Murdoch James Blue Rock Pinot Noir 2008
A savoury style Pinot displaying ripe plum, earthy mushroom and spice characters on the nose. It's well weighted on the palate with a smooth mouthfeel and gently drying fine tannins. A well structured and firmer style Pinot ideally suited to partner rich savoury dishes. At its best: now to 2012. $34.00 Moderate availability. 13.5% Screw cap. www.murdochjames.co.nz. Nov 2009.
- Murdoch James Sauvignon Blanc 2008
A gently intense nose displaying fresh herb, floral and lemon zest characters. It's juicy and fruity on the palate with rounded mouthfeel and zesty acidity. An appealing style with vibrant flavours and a crisp dry finish. At its best: now to 2010.
- Murdoch James Saleyards Syrah 2006
Medium-deep red in colour with a hint of purple. A savoury nose displaying red plum, spice, game and a hint of earthy characters. It's well fruited on the palate with bright acidity and soft texture. The finish is modestly long with fine, dusty tannins. At its best: now to 2011.
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