Reviews
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010
Garagiste Heathcote Syrah 2007 Purple crimson, clear; vibrant plum aroma and flavour, exceptional thrust on the palate aided by fine grained tannin and perfectly judged oak… Rating 96 To 2020
Allies Pinot Noir 2007 Fragrant and strikingly pure plum and rose petal aromas are followed by a similarly pure and delicious palate, the long finish is supported by superfine tannins… Rating 95 To 2015
Garagiste Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2007 A very elegant wine, the fruit flavours intense yet fine, offering nectarine, white peach and grapefruit, barrel ferment-oak inputs sotto voce … Rating 95 To 2014
Allies Stone Axe Shiraz 2008 Deep crimson, a luscious wine, with perfectly ripened fruit aromas and flavours, blackberry, plum, and a touch of licorice; exemplary tannin and oak handling… Rating 95 To 2023
Allies Saone Viognier 2008
Jane Faulkner
The Age A2 3rd October 2009
Those unconvinced by Viognier ought to pour a glass of this, sit back and enjoy, as its one of the finest examples of its style. Terrific on its own as its fabulously tight with a lovely acid profile alongside delicious yet delicate stone fruit , some citrus too, mouth filling with some mid palate texture and terrific length.
Allies Stone Axe Shiraz 2008
Tim White
The Age Melbourne Magazine July 2009
Fragrant with slick smelling raspberry and stewed plum fruit, a touch of peachy apricot, pepper and mint too. Has richness and chew in the mouth and fine raisin-raspberry and minerally tannins. Plenty of oomph and chew here and silky chocolatiness to finish
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009
Top Ten New Wineries
…producing quite beautiful wines, albeit in limited quantities.