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Petaluma 2003 Tiers Chardonnay (Piccadilly Valley)
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- $70
A terrific example of Australian Chardonnay, the 2003 Tiers offers mature aromas of truffles, orange marmalade and peach preserves. It’s full-bodied and rich, yet retains a sense of freshness on the long, anise-tinged finish. Drink now–2012.
— J.C.
(3/1/2009)
Petaluma 2005 B&V Vineyard Shiraz (Adelaide Hills)
- Editors' Choice
- $30
From an area better known for its cool-climate white wines, this is a full-bodied, voluptuous Shiraz that shows ample complexity and length. Cola and blackberry notes lead the way, amplified by peppery spice. Soft tannins and harmonious spice and berry notes linger on the finish. Drink now–2015, possibly longer.
— J.C.
(2/1/2009)
Petaluma 2005 Chardonnay (Piccadilly Valley)
- $30
From founder/ winemaker Brian Croser’s last vintage, this is an excellent wine, balancing ripe peach and nectarine flavors with hints of vanilla and toasted hazelnuts. It’s richly textured and full-bodied, with a long finish redolent of custard and citrus. Drink now–2011.
— J.C.
(6/1/2008)
Petaluma 2006 Hanlin Hill Riesling (Clare Valley)
- $20
Simultaneously floral and minerally on the nose, the 2006 Hanlin Hill Riesling is an all-around delight. Filled with apple, nectarine, melon and lime fruit, it manages to conceal the Clare Valley’s sometimes hard edges with ripe fruit. Finishes dusty, minerally and long; this should have a long, positive evolution.
— J.C.
(6/1/2007)
Petaluma 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Coonawarra)
- $35
Medium-bodied with chewy tannins, this 50-50 Cab-Merlot blend offers a sturdy foundation of plum and black cherry fruit. Anise, tree bark and spearmint accent the palate; spice, caramel and grilled meat aromas play on the nose. Excellent and very enjoyable. Imported by Paterno Wines International.
— D.T.
(8/1/2005)
Petaluma 2001 Chardonnay (Piccadilly Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $28
One of this tasting’s top performers—Adelaide Hills shines again. This is an elegant, harmonious Chardonnay, with white stone fruit at the core, and hazelnuts, vanilla and talc flavors that accent rather than overwhelm the fruit. In the mouth it’s round and pillowy; a hint of nut on the long finish is a satisfying close, just the mint on the pillow at turndown.
— W.E.
(7/1/2004)
Petaluma 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Coonawarra)
- $40
Shows a lot of oak character upfront, starting from its aromas of cedar, vanilla and toasted coconut. Thankfully, dark fruit flavors emerge on the palate, adding weight and interest. It’s soft in texture, with supple tannins and lingering toast on the finish. Drink now–2012.
— J.C.
(10/1/2008)
Petaluma 2004 Chardonnay (Piccadilly Valley)
- $30
Nicely integrated oak saturates the bouquet with suggestions of toast and spice without being overt, alongside custard and melon aromas. Flavors of buttered cashews, melon and citrus are round and soft in the mouth. This is a big, buxom Chardonnay, full-bodied, with a slightly warm, nutty finish. Drink now.
— J.C.
(8/1/2007)
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