James Halliday - Five RED Stars, 2008 Australian Wine Companion

"Outstanding winery ..... wines of exemplary quality and typicity"

Harewood Estate has again received the highest recognition possible from wine critic James Halliday - arguably the worlds most respected commentator on the Australian Wine Industry - in his 2008 Australian Wine Companion.

Only 113 wineries or 6.5% of the 1740 wineries reviewed across Australia received the elusive 5 red star rating, validating Harewood's commitment to producing wines that reflect the outstanding qualities of the Great Southern wine growing region.

2007 Australian Small Winemakers Show

TROPHY  "Champion White Wine of Show" - 2007 Harewood Estate Riesling

Gold Medal - 2007 Harewood Estate Riesling

Gold Medal - 2007 Harewood Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Harewood Estate has again excelled at the Australian Small Winemakers Wine Show - the nations most prestigious wine show for wineries processing less than 500 tonnes.

For the second time, Harewood's Riesling has been awarded the Champion White Trophy.  The 2007 Riesling was made from grapes produced by 30 year old vines - some of the oldest Riesling vines in Western Australia, resulting in a wine of superb depth.  Judges comments: "Top wine outstanding Riesling - Elegance!"

2007 International Wine Challenge, London

"The Western Australia Trophy"  - Harewood Estate

"The Mount Barker Trophy" - Harewood Estate

Gold Medal - 2004 Harewood Estate Mount Barker Cabernet Merlot

Harewood has won a coveted Gold Medal and two trophies at this year's prestigious International Wine Challenge - the worlds largest wine show. Only 260 Gold's were awarded from over 9,000 entries.  France took first place with 44 Gold medals, narrowly beating Australia's 39 Gold's (4 of which were West Australian wines).  The 2004 Cabernet Merlot went on to win the Trophy for best wine from Western Australia.

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2006 Australian Small Winemakers Show

TROPHY  "Champion Winery of Show" - Harewood Estate

TROPHY  "Most Successful Exhibitor of Show" - Harewood Estate

Harewood Estate has again excelled at the Australian Small Winemakers Wine Show - the most prestigious wine show for wineries processing less than 500 tonnes in both Australia and New Zealand.  Harewood Estate wines won 2 Trophies, 4 Gold's, 1 Silver and 9 Bronze's.

The continued success of Harewood wines at shows and with wine critics (Harewood Estate has won 14 Trophies since 2004) illustrates the outstanding depth and potential of the Great Southern wine region across all grape varieties and wine styles. 

The 2006 Wine Show "season" has seen Harewood awarded an impressive total of 5 Trophies and 45 medals from only six shows entered.

2004 Harewood Estate Shiraz - Runner-up "Shiraz of the Year"

The 2004 Shiraz has been awarded runner-up Shiraz of the Year in Winestate Magazine's Wine of the Year awards.

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2006 Harewood Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Five Stars, 95 Points - "James Halliday's Top 100" - The Weekend Australian Newspaper

TROPHY  "Best Charles Sturt University Graduate Winemakers White Wine" - 2006 Southern New South Wales Wine Show

The Harewood Sauvignon blanc Semillon has continued building on the success of the past three years:

2006 95 Points - James Halliday

2005 95 Points - James Halliday

2004 94 Points - James Halliday

Sunday Times Magazine Article by Peter Forrestal

"A Denmark winery... going from strength to strength, impressing judges and wine lovers alike"

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2006 West Australian Wine Guide - Ray Jordan

"This is a name to watch...."

"The wines are some of the most interesting and distinctive to be released in the last year."

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New Release 2005 Shiraz Cabernet - Five Stars

Ray Jordan has reviewed the 2005 Harewood Shiraz Cabernet in the West Australian Magazine, awarding the wine Five stars for both quality and value.

"One of the most exciting new producers in WA....."

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2005 Australian Small Winemakers Show

TROPHY  "Champion Winery of Show" - Harewood Estate

TROPHY  "Champion White of Show" - 2005 Harewood Riesling

Harewood Estate has excelled at the 2005 Australian Small Winemakers Wine Show - the nations most prestigious wine show for wineries processing less than 500 tonnes.  Harewood Estate wines won 2 Trophies, 3 Gold's, 3 Silver's and 2 Bronze's.

The 2005 Riesling, 2005 Sauvignon blanc Semillon and 2003 Chardonnay all topped their respective classes, winning Gold medals, and giving Harewood the Trophy for Champion Winery.  The 2005 Riesling went on to be judged the winner of the Trophy for Champion White of Show.