more from On the Tableland

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James Halliday 

• 5 Stars – 2002 Heathcote Shiraz “Brilliant colour, intense but supple black fruits and touches of spice, fine ripe tannins, very stylish indeed, innovative packaging.”  
• 5 Stars – 2005 Heathcote Shiraz “Deep crimson-purple, classic Heathcote in the big style, abounding with black fruits in a soft, rounded palate, can be enjoyed now or in 20 years.”  
• 5 Stars – 2002 Yarra Valley Chardonnay “Light yellow-green intense, focused and long; citrus and melon fruit the driver, barrel ferment oak.”  
• 5 Stars – 2005 Yarra Valley Chardonnay “Fine, elegant and intense, nectarine and citrus fruit has soaked up the 12 months in French oak, admirable Yarra Valley length.”  
• 5 Stars – 2008 Yarra Valley Chardonnay Tightly wound, washed pebble and citrus bouquet, lemon zest on entry, with fine acidity and a very long grilled nut conclusion, inspired by Chablis?”