Mr Robert Parker is the world’s most influential wine critic. No one comes close when followers and international coverage are taken into account.
The www.erobertparker.com system current offers over 60,000 wine reviews, 36,000 from France alone. 5,000 from Australia!
The latest pronouncements on Australian new releases were contained in the October 2006 and December 2006 editions of Mr Parker’s “Wine Advocate”
October covered 712 wines form Barossa, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley. December reviewed 212 wines from the rest of Australia. (it appears that regional references for NSW, Vic and WA did not warrant listing)
Objectivity is very important when considering the results of a system as professional and extensive as the Parker Wine Advocate.
Why were over 700 South Australian wines reviewed against on 200 from the other Australian wine regions combined?
Even more distressing for lovers of all things from Western Australia, the Wine Advocate has never graded a WA wine in the top 96 to 100pt category. WA’s best ever scores were the 2003 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Cabernet Blend and the 1999 Three Hills Shiraz with a creditable 95pts.
I have huge respect for the Parker Wine review system and the man himself. What does Mr Parker think about the quality of wines from outside SA?
Remember, Mr Parker has the worlds most experienced (best?) and most respected palate. We need to be very careful not to shoot the messenger. Don’t forget it is fair to say that Robert Parker, single handed, has made the fortunes of many Aussie boutique and second tier producers. It could also be argued Mr Parker can take much credit for the international success of the Australian Wine industry over the past 10 years.
Love him or hate him, you can’t ignore the man.
Go to
for the full story on all 2006 Aussie wines reviewed. And of course the other 5,000 Australian wines on the system.
We recommend subscriptions to the Robert Parker website as a perfect wine lovers gift.
WINE |
VINTAGES |
POINTS |
| Greenock Creek Shiraz Creek Block |
2003 |
100 |
| Chris Ringland (formerly Three Rivers) Shiraz |
2001 |
100 |
| Torbreck Run Rig |
2003 |
99 |
| Mollydooker Carnival Of Love |
2005 |
99 |
| Standish Shiraz / Viognier The Relic |
2004 |
99 |
| Standish Shiraz |
2003 |
99 |
| Kay Brothers Shiraz Block 6 |
2004 |
98 |
| Amon-Ra Amon Ra |
2005 |
98 |
| Noon Shiraz Reserve |
2004 |
98 |
| Greenock Creek Shiraz Seven Acres |
2003 |
98 |
| Clarendon Hills Astralis (Shiraz) |
2004 |
98 |
| Clarendon Hills Astralis (Shiraz) |
2005 |
(98-100) |
| Two Hands Cabernet Sauvignon Aphrodite |
2004 |
98 |
| Penfolds Bin 60A |
2004 |
98 |
| Henschke Shiraz Hill Of Grace |
2002 |
98 |
| Torbreck Les Amis |
2004 |
98 |
| Penfolds Grange |
2001 |
98 |
| Torbreck Descendant |
2004 |
98 |
| Branson Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Coach House |
2004 |
98 |
| Jim Barry Shiraz The Armagh |
2004 |
98 |
| Kilikanoon Shiraz Reserve Greens |
2004 |
98 |
| Kilikanoon Shiraz Attunga 1865 |
2004 |
98 |
| Kilikanoon Shiraz M Reserve |
2004 |
98 |
| Kilikanoon Shiraz Oracle |
2003 |
97 |
| Kilikanoon Shiraz Oracle |
2004 |
97 |
| Hobbs Shiraz |
2003 |
97 |
| Torbreck The Factor |
2004 |
97 |
| Yalumba The Octavius (Shiraz Old Vine) |
2003 |
97 |
| Greenock Creek Shiraz Alice's |
2003 |
97 |
| Schulz Shiraz Marcus Old Vine |
2004 |
97 |
| Schwarz Wine Co Shiraz Nitschke Block |
2004 |
96 |
| Rusden Shiraz Black Guts |
2003 |
96 |
| Noon Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve |
2004 |
96 |
| Mollydooker Enchanted Path |
2005 |
96 |
| Kilikanoon Shiraz R Reserve |
2004 |
96 |
| Kilikanoon Shiraz Parable |
2004 |
96 |
| Mitolo Shiraz Savitar |
2005 |
96 |
| Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon Block 42 Kalimna |
2004 |
96 |
| J P Belle Terroir Shiraz |
2002 |
96 |
| Two Hands Shiraz Ares |
2004 |
96 |
| Two Hands Shiraz Roennfeldt Road Zippy's Block |
2004 |
(96-98) |
| Two Hands Cabernet Sauvignon Aphrodite |
2005 |
(96-100) |
| Two Hands Semillon Cane Cut For Love or Money |
2005 |
96 |
| Penfolds Shiraz Rwt |
2003 |
96 |
| Kaesler Shiraz The Bogan |
2005 |
96 |
| Jim Barry Cabernet Sauvignon The Benbournie |
2002 |
96 |
| Jim Barry Shiraz / Cabernet The James Brazill |
2002 |
96 |
| De Lisio Shiraz / Grenache The Catalyst |
2004 |
96 |
| Yalumba Museum Release Antique Tawny |
N.V. |
96 |
| Yalumba Museum Release Muscat |
N.V. |
96 |
| Yalumba The Signature (Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz) |
2002 |
96 |
| Torbreck The Struie |
2004 |
96 |
| Marquis Philips Shiraz 9 |
2005 |
(96-98) |
| The Colonial Estate Shiraz Exile |
2004 |
96 |
| Chris Ringland (formerly Three Rivers) Shiraz |
2000 |
96 |
| The Colonial Estate GSMJohn Speke |
2005 |
96 |
| Massena Shiraz The 11Th Hour |
2005 |
96 |
| Hobbs Shiraz Gregor |
2003 |
96 |
| Kalleske Shiraz Johann Georg |
2004 |
96 |
| Penfolds Tawny Liqueur Great Grandfather |
N.V. |
96 |
| Oliverhill Winery Shiraz Jimmy Section |
2005 |
96 |
| Kay Brothers Shiraz Block 6 |
2005 |
(96-99) |
WINE |
VINTAGES |
POINTS |
| Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Rare Muscadelle (Tokay) |
N.V. |
100 |
| Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Rare Muscat |
N.V. |
100 |
| Campbells Rare Muscat Merchant Prince |
N.V. |
99 |
| Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Grand Muscadelle (Tokay) |
N.V. |
98 |
| Campbells Isabella Rare Rutherglen Tokay |
N.V. |
98 |
| Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Grand Muscat |
N.V. |
96 |
| The Don Shiraz Crystal Hill |
2002 |
96 |
| Yarra Yering Shiraz Underhill |
2004 |
96 |
| Giaconda Chardonnay |
2004 |
96 |
| Wild Duck Creek Shiraz Duck Muck |
2004 |
96 |
| Wild Duck Creek Shiraz Reserve |
2004 |
95 |
| Campbells Muscat |
N.V. |
95 |
| Berry's Bridge Shiraz |
2004 |
95 |
| Heathcote Ii Shiraz Reserve HD |
2004 |
95 |
| Tatiarra Caravan of Dreams Shiraz Pressings |
2005 |
(95-96) |
| Yarra Yering Dry Red No 1 (Bordeaux Blend) |
2004 |
95 |
| Vasse Felix Heytesbury |
2003 |
95 |
