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The 2014 Jimmy Watson Winner

"And more important than 100-points - it stays with you for life. It is the embodiment of excellence that every Aussie winery dreams of winning."

Stuart McCloskey “Simply, delectable from the get-go… The bouquet provides bountiful scents of ripe blackberry, cassis, mulberry, fresh cedar, lead pencil, ink, sweet, red pepper, with fresh thyme...read more

Stuart McCloskey “This reminds me of the Schubert Theorem from Standish. It possesses the same architecture, the same sense of grace and poise. Aromatics and flavours are comparable...read more

Stuart McCloskey “Texturally, this is perfect – sumptuous and impossible to put down. The tannins fit like a made to measure Savile Row suit. Exquisite control of the acidity, too– this is perfect from beginning to end...read more

Stuart McCloskey “The texture is gorgeous - every bit as important here as the flavour. There is dazzling purity throughout. The finish is long and creamy. Yes, and yes again. Bloody wonderful Tassie Chardonnay...read more

Stuart McCloskey "You’re getting far more than your money’s worth, that’s for sure. As the label suggests, this is a pure, unadulterated Pinot Noir that shines a bright light on the producer, the varietal, the region and the quality of the vintage...read more

Stuart McCloskey "Unquestionably, this drinks like a fine wine - more savoury in style, with acidity that dances across the palate with light, nimble feet...read more

Stuart McCloskey, tasted 21st January 2026 “Put simply, this is so moreish and difficult not to keep returning for another bottle…"...read more

Stuart McCloskey "Possibly, my favourite wine from the collection, and without hesitation, one of the best examples of Aussie Chenin Blanc I’ve had in years. The perfume shimmers beautifully...read more

Stuart McCloskey "Overall, this is one hell of an impactful wine. It lacks nothing and delivers everything you could ever wish for from a Margs Chardonnay. As with all wines from the L.A.S. Vino stable, purity underpins the wine...read more

Halliday.com ‘Consistently one of my top rosés' “The coming together of 80% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay, aged for nine months in barriques and clay vessels, creates this exceptional rosé. Read more...

Stuart McCloskey "It’s the meeting of all the elements that makes this wine so special. I love it for being so different and for being an honest portrayal of mother nature. This is unfettered...read more

Stuart McCloskey “It positively invigorates the senses... There’s power here, and buckets of complexity. A true taste of the sea...read more

Stuart McCloskey "Good Lord – straight off the bat, this is a dreamboat of a bouquet. Jam packed with ripe black and blue fruits (all of them), sweet baking spices, violets, a little Burgundy farmyard character...read more

Stuart McCloskey “I spent an evening with the highly acclaimed 2023 Vasse Felix Heytesbury which won every Aussie award going. Wine is personal, but I do wonder about peer pressure amongst the critics. It was good to very good. This, without question, is a notch-up...read more

Stuart McCloskey, August 2025 "The fruit, tannin, acidity, and the oak are woven together beautifully. It’s lithe, understated, classical, and unforced – you feel the sensitive hand during the winemaking...read more

Stuart McCloskey "This is drenched with liquorice, raspberry, woody spice notes, salted plum, bramble jelly, sage, and white pepper. Beautiful florals emerge once the wine settles down...read more

Stuart McCloskey “This is Nebu entering a particularly rewarding stage of its evolution. The exuberance of youth is giving way to something more nuanced and compelling. It certainly suits my preferences...read more

Erin Larkin “The Awatea fruit is technically grown as if it will be Coleraine, only once it's picked is the assessment made. The fruit was handpicked, and the wine matured in French oak...read more

Erin Larkin “The Awatea fruit is technically grown as if it will be Coleraine, only once it's picked is the assessment made. The fruit was handpicked, and the wine matured in French oak...read more

Stuart McCloskey, August 2025 "Maturing and brooding. Dried orange peel develops - very inviting, indeed. Old-school charm and in the position to be enjoyed now to 2030. Overdelivers... read more

Stuart McCloskey, August 2025 "Boom – a thunderous wine from the great, 2018 Eden Valley vintage, and it shows. Good lord – where on earth to start?...read more

Stuart McCloskey August 2025 “The 2019 vintage was one of the Eden Valley's driest in recent years, resulting in rich and concentrated wines, and this is no exception. The bouquet is dense and packed with ripe...read more

Stuart McCloskey August 2025 “I would love to see this served blind amongst some of Australia’s bigger names. This is so classy. What a wine… Just perfect and ridiculously cheap...read more