Wine Detail

'Over The Hill' Reserve Shiraz (sold out)
2007

Given their ancient appearance, ‘over the hill’ would be a suitable description of the vineyard used to produce the grapes for this wine. The fruit for this classic Shiraz came from the oldest existing Shiraz vineyard in McLaren Vale – planted in 1880. The vines are located on our “Home Block” in McLaren Vale, 5km east of the township. They were originally grown as low level ‘bush vines,’ with short red-gum posts.

From those 130 year old vines comes this deep, brooding Shiraz. Aroma and flavour of black fruits, raspberry, chocolate and coffee combine with French oak to yield a powerful wine of great intensity and length. It is rich and rounded with a complex palate showing well integrated and soft tannins.

The Vintage

Vinification

Technical

Alcohol by volume; 14.5% v/v
Varieties; 100% Shiraz, Planted 1880
Geographical Indication; McLaren Vale, South Australia

Awards and Accolades

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	2007 'Over The Hill' Reserve Shiraz, Trophy & Gold Medal Wine Style Asia Award 2011 View Editorial \| Visit Web Reference EDITORIAL: Held in conjunction with Wine For Asia, the Wine Style Asia Award 2011 has achieved international recognition as the region’s most premium wine award, celebrating top quality wines for the Asian palate and market. Known for attracting entrants with a high standard, Wine Style Asia Award (WSAA) recognises both quality and diversity in the wines. The award saw over 460 entries in its latest installment. It produced 3 Trophy, 32 Gold, 114 Silver and 136 Bronze award-winning wines.
	2007 Over The Hill Reserve Shiraz, Silver Medal China Wine Awards 2011 View Editorial \| Visit Web Reference EDITORIAL: The China Wine Awards (CWA) are the only awards in the world judged specifically for the China market. It is entirely focused on consumer preferences and demand. In addition, the CWA are unique in that they are open for entry by both producers and distributers looking to enter and succeed in China. The China Wine Awards discovers the wines that will be major hits in China. Every aspect of the wine is thoroughly considered from the aroma and palette through to the label design. “It is always amazing when during tastings local buyers tell us when something is their favourite wine ever and ask where and when they can buy it!” Kelly England, China Wine Awards.
	2007 'Over The Hill' Reserve Shiraz, Gold Medal 2011 San Francisco International Wine Competition View Editorial \| Visit Web Reference EDITORIAL: The San Francisco International Wine Competition, the largest, most influential international wine competition in America, is judged by a prestigious panel of nationally recognized wine experts. Judging is based on a blind, consensual procedure, ensuring competitive integrity as it remains the nation's most respected wine competition.
	2007 'Over The Hill' Shiraz, 93 Points James Halliday 2011 James Halliday Wine Companion View Editorial EDITORIAL: Good hue for the vintage; 'Over the Hill' is inspired by the 'decrepit' look of the 140-year-old vines planted by the Hardy family; the wine can't entirely escape the clutches of the '07 vintage, but does have lots of black fruit and bitter chocolate on a long palate.
	'Over The Hill' Reserve Shiraz 2007, Silver Medal 2010 Winewise Small Vigneron Awards, Canberra Australia View Editorial \| Visit Web Reference EDITORIAL: Winewise Philosophy Winewise is a wine buying guide for consumers – it’s about the consumer’s hard earned dollar and how to spend it wisely. We seek to guide consumers to the best wines and the best value wines, without regard to labels, reputations or vested interests. In addition, we provide a comprehensive coverage of the best of Australia's small wineries by conducting the annual Winewise Small Vigneron Awards. http://www.winewise.net.au/html/winewise.html
	4.5 Stars, 2007 'Over The Hill' Reserve Shiraz Winestate New Release Tasting 2010 EDITORIAL:
	Gold Medal, 2007 'Over The Hill' Reserve Shiraz 2009 Sommelier Challenge, San Diego, California Visit Web Reference EDITORIAL:

	2007 'Over The Hill' Reserve Shiraz, Trophy & Gold Medal Wine Style Asia Award 2011 View Editorial \| Visit Web Reference EDITORIAL: Held in conjunction with Wine For Asia, the Wine Style Asia Award 2011 has achieved international recognition as the region’s most premium wine award, celebrating top quality wines for the Asian palate and market. Known for attracting entrants with a high standard, Wine Style Asia Award (WSAA) recognises both quality and diversity in the wines. The award saw over 460 entries in its latest installment. It produced 3 Trophy, 32 Gold, 114 Silver and 136 Bronze award-winning wines.
	2007 Over The Hill Reserve Shiraz, Silver Medal China Wine Awards 2011 View Editorial \| Visit Web Reference EDITORIAL: The China Wine Awards (CWA) are the only awards in the world judged specifically for the China market. It is entirely focused on consumer preferences and demand. In addition, the CWA are unique in that they are open for entry by both producers and distributers looking to enter and succeed in China. The China Wine Awards discovers the wines that will be major hits in China. Every aspect of the wine is thoroughly considered from the aroma and palette through to the label design. “It is always amazing when during tastings local buyers tell us when something is their favourite wine ever and ask where and when they can buy it!” Kelly England, China Wine Awards.
	2007 'Over The Hill' Reserve Shiraz, Gold Medal 2011 San Francisco International Wine Competition View Editorial \| Visit Web Reference EDITORIAL: The San Francisco International Wine Competition, the largest, most influential international wine competition in America, is judged by a prestigious panel of nationally recognized wine experts. Judging is based on a blind, consensual procedure, ensuring competitive integrity as it remains the nation's most respected wine competition.
	2007 'Over The Hill' Shiraz, 93 Points James Halliday 2011 James Halliday Wine Companion View Editorial EDITORIAL: Good hue for the vintage; 'Over the Hill' is inspired by the 'decrepit' look of the 140-year-old vines planted by the Hardy family; the wine can't entirely escape the clutches of the '07 vintage, but does have lots of black fruit and bitter chocolate on a long palate.
	'Over The Hill' Reserve Shiraz 2007, Silver Medal 2010 Winewise Small Vigneron Awards, Canberra Australia View Editorial \| Visit Web Reference EDITORIAL: Winewise Philosophy Winewise is a wine buying guide for consumers – it’s about the consumer’s hard earned dollar and how to spend it wisely. We seek to guide consumers to the best wines and the best value wines, without regard to labels, reputations or vested interests. In addition, we provide a comprehensive coverage of the best of Australia's small wineries by conducting the annual Winewise Small Vigneron Awards. http://www.winewise.net.au/html/winewise.html
	4.5 Stars, 2007 'Over The Hill' Reserve Shiraz Winestate New Release Tasting 2010 EDITORIAL:
	Gold Medal, 2007 'Over The Hill' Reserve Shiraz 2009 Sommelier Challenge, San Diego, California Visit Web Reference EDITORIAL: