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June 2010
Wine Front Campbell Mattinson Review
Wanted Man has fast become one of the top few Heathcote producers.
Pure, ripe, silken and sweet-fruited.A beautifully presented wine. It tastes of eucalypt, toast, blackberry and iodine, and when its tannins kick in they come juicy and flavoursome and fine. Easy to drink, easy to like, easy to be impressed by.
91 points
August 2009
James Halliday Wine Companion 2010 - Wanted Man Vineyard retains 4.5 stars
James Halliday's influential Wine Companion 2010 has rewarded Wanted Man Vineyard with 4.5 stars for the second year running and recognised several of our wines with terrific scores.
Our Marsanne Viognier 2008 scored 91 points, our Black Label Shiraz Viognier 2006 gained 92 points while our flagship Black Label WM Shiraz 2007 scored 94 points, and earned the following review;
"Vibrant colour; essency core of blue fruit; the palate is densely textured, the weight continues from start to finish; seriously dark, deep and dense, with a mouthful of ripe tannins to leave you in little doubt of the intent."
September 2008
WINESTATE Magazine - World's Greatest Shiraz Challenge III
Winestate Magazine has released their September/October 2008 Volume, featuring their third 'World's Greatest Shiraz Challenge'.
Wanted Man Vineyard is very proud to announce the Wanted Man Shiraz 2006 received 3 1/2 stars, and our Wanted Man 'WM' Shiraz 2006 received 4 1/2 stars - recognition given to just 19% of the wines recommended.
September 2008
Wanted Man Reserve 2006 vintage trade tasting at MoVida Next Door
MoVida Next Door, in the heart of Melbourne city, played host to the Wanted Man Vineyard trade tasting of the 2006 reserve 'black label' wines.
Members of Melbourne's wine community were treated to Jamon Serrano,Queso Manchego and the complete range of current and soon to be released wines from Wanted Man Vineyard.
On tasting where the 2006, 2007 and just bottled 2008 Marsanne Viognier, showcasing the development of a new style of white wine for the Australian market, as well as 2006 Shiraz Viognier, Shiraz Dolcetto and the 'WM' Shiraz.
Tasters where given the opportunity to sample 2007 Shiraz Dolcetto and 'WM' Shiraz to indicate the direction of the vineyard and winemaking.
Positive comments, and orders, where received on the day.
August 2008
James Halliday Wine Companion 2009 - Wanted Man Vineyard 4 1/2 Stars
Wanted Man Vineyard has been awarded 4 1/2 stars in the 2009 edition of James Halliday's influential Wine Companion. Two of our wines, both due for release soon, earned high praise;
'WM' Shiraz 2006 - 'Vibrant hue; a strong personality of red and dark fruits, and a core of minerals…harmonious with the fruit on offer. 94 points and 5 'glasses'.'
Marsanne Viognier 2007 - 'Clean, crisp and quite reserved; a fine example of a Rhone Valley blend. 92 points and 4 1/2 glasses.'
September 2007
Wanted Man wines from Heathcote:
An event held at Melbourne's leading Spanish restaurant, MoVida, saw current and pre-release wines receive great accolades from the assembled media and trade guests, including special guests, Rick Kinzbrunner (Giaconda) and Roy Moorfield (Cathay Pacific).
Our initial release features the 2006 Marsanne Viognier and 2006 Shiraz, with the premium WM Shiraz, and premium Shiraz blends due for release in late 2008.
Reviewing the wines at the launch, Rick Kinzbrunner noted that the Wanted Man wines show great fruit/oak balance and are fine examples of European styles with a distinct Heathcote accent. Rick has known Andrew Clarke since their early working days together at Brown Brothers, almost 28 years ago.
He said that it had been interesting to watch Andrew’s winemaking 'journey' and that his wines show great restraint and huge potential. He wished Wanted Man every success.
The 2006 Marsanne Viognier shows a complex yet delicate nose with scents of lemon and orange blossom. Lingering flavours of mineral, citrus and apricot are well supported by a full middle palate and a fresh, clean and zingy acid finish.
The 2006 Shiraz has a nose of bramble, plum and lush blueberries. Hints of spicy fruitcake and candied fruits lead to a rich palate of plums and stewed fruits, underpinned by a velvety texture and mouth-feel.
The distinctive black-and-white Australian bushranger labels are the work of leading Melbourne cartoonist Mark Knight.
Wanted Man wines are currently exported to the UK and Europe and scheduled for export to the USA. The 2006 Marsanne Viognier and 2006 Shiraz are available in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney from selected fine restaurants and independent fine wine merchants, and have a RRP of $30.
