Press Releases
Awards
ACCOLADES RED KNOT
Vintage/Varietal Publication or Competition Acclaim Writer Date
2005 Shiraz Wine Enthusiast 88-point score, Best Buy N/A April 2007
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 90-point score N/A 2007
2004 Shiraz James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 87-point score N/A 2007
2004 Cadenzia Grenache/Shiraz James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 87-point score N/A 2007
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Monday Magazine, Victoria BC Recommended N/A July 27, 2006
2004 Cadenzia Grenache/Shiraz Gourmet Traveller BEST BUY N/A June/July 2006
2004 Cadenzia Grenache/Shiraz Wine X Magazine XX Highly Recommended N/A June 14, 2006
2004 Cadenzia Grenache/Shiraz The Wine Buzz Recommended N/A May/June 2006
2004 Cadenzia Grenache/Shiraz Winestate Magazine Four and 1/2 Star Rating N/A May/June 2006
2004 Shiraz Sante Magazine Recommended N/A May 1, 2006
2004 Cadenzia Grenache/Shiraz The Northern Star 8 out of 10 N/A March 4, 2006
2004 Shiraz The Wine Report 87-point score N/A February/March 2006
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 87-point score James Halliday 2006
2004 Red Knot Shiraz Beverage Dynamics - Retailer Wine Selections 87-point score/ 4 star rating N/A November/ December 2005
2004 Cadenzia Grenache/Shiraz WineState Magazine 4 stars, Best Buys less than $15 N/A November/ December 2005
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon The Advertiser Newspaper 92-point score N/A November 23, 2005
2004 Shiraz The Advertiser Newspaper 87-point score N/A November 23, 2005
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon The Wine Advocate 88-point score, Best Buy Robert Parker October 31, 2005
2004 Shiraz The Wine Advocate 87-point score, Best Buy Robert Parker October 31, 2005
2004 Cadenzia Grenache/Shiraz McLaren Vale Wine Show Class 8 - Silver Medal N/A October 28, 2005
2004 Shiraz Wine Spectator Magazine 86-point score Harvey Steiman October 15, 2005
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Spectator Magazine 87-point score Harvey Steiman October 15, 2005
2004 Shiraz Winestate Magazine Four Star Rating N/A Sept/Oct 2005
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon New Zealand International Wine Show Class 15a - Silver Medal N/A September 9, 2005
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Winepros.com 90-point score James Halliday July 26, 2005
2004 Shiraz Winepros.com 87-point score James Halliday July 26, 2005
2004 Shiraz New World Wine Awards 2005 (NZ) Gold Medal N/A July 1, 2005
2004 Shiraz Critics International Wine Competition
 Critics Award N/A May 2005
2003 Shiraz LA County Fair Wine Competition Silver Medal N/A May 2005
2003 Shiraz Riverside International Wine Competition Silver Medal N/A May 2005
2003 Shiraz Starwine International Wine Competition Bronze Medal N/A Mar 2005
2003 Shiraz Wine Spectator Magazine 87 points N/A Dec 2004
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Spectator Magazine 85 Points N/A Dec 2004
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Royal Hobart Wine Show Bronze Medal N/A Nov 2004
2003 Shiraz Royal Hobart Wine Show Bronze Medal N/A Nov 2004
2003 Shiraz Wine Enthusiast 87 points - Best Buy N/A Nov 2004
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Enhtusiast 87 points - Best Buy N/A Nov 2004
2003 Shiraz Wine Advocate 87 points N/A Oct 2004
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Advocate 84 points N/A Oct 2004
2002 Shiraz Wine & Spirits 85 points - "Good Value" N/A Jun 2004
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Spectator 88 points N/A May 2004
2002 Shiraz Wine Spectator 87 points N/A May 2004
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Royal Melbourne Wine Show - Class 60 Silver Medal N/A 2004
2002 Shiraz Royal Hobart Wine Show - Class 58 Silver Medal N/A 2003
2002 Shiraz Royal Queensland Wine Show Gold Medal N/A 2003
2002 Shiraz Winestate Magazine McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Tasting Three Star Rating N/A 2003
2002 Shiraz Royal Melbourne Wine Show Bronze Medal N/A 2003
2002 Shiraz Royal Adelaide Wine Show Bronze Medal N/A 2003
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Winestate Magazine Cabernet Tasting Three Star Rating N/A 2003
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Royal Melbourne Wine Show Bronze Medal N/A 2003
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Royal Adelaide Wine Show Bronze Medal N/A 2003
ACCOLADES WHITE KNOT
Vintage/Varietal Publication or Competition Acclaim Writer Date
2005 Chardonnay Restaurant Wine Four star rating N/A June 2006
2004 Chardonnay Sante Magazine Recommended N/A March/April 2006
2004 Chardonnay The Wine Buzz Recommended N/A March/April 2006
2004 Chardonnay James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 90-point score James Halliday 2006 issue
2004 Chardonnay Wine X Magazine Recommended - "Better than a closeout sale on breast implants - perky, well balanced, a little synthetic, but a honey of a deal" N/A August 3,2005
White Knot Chardonnay 2004 Starwine International Wine Competition Bronze Medal N/A March 1, 2005
ACCOLADES PINK KNOT
Vintage/Varietal Publication or Competition Acclaim Writer Date
2005 Rosé Wine News 87-point score N/A August/ September 2005
2005 Rosé Wine X X - "Recommended" N/A August 1, 2005


PRESS RED KNOT
Date Publication Title Writer Summary
June 23, 2006 Quaff.com (AU) Best Value Wines of Australia Peter Forrestal Red Knot 2004 Shiraz recommended as "bloody good"
May 2006 Gourmet Lots of Red, Not Much Green N/A Red Knot 2004 Shiraz recommended in top 10 of 100 red wines under $15 tasted
April 12, 2006 Beacon Journal A wine as good as the label N/A Red Knot 2004 Cadenzia Grenache recommended as a wine that stands up to its label
November 1, 2005 Better Homes & Gardens 20 Delicious Solutions to Your Thanksgiving Questions N/A Red Knot Shiraz recommended as a great accompaniment to holiday meals.
October 1, 2005 Beverage Media Shiraz Attack Jean K. Reilly Article on growing imports of Australian wines to the U.S. includes Red Knot 2004 Shiraz as a recommended selection.
August 28, 2005 Independent Weekly (AU) No Stopping Zork Progress Bianca Wordley Article on success of Zork closure and mentioning Red Knot and Shingleback winery as one of the company's first clients.
July 1, 2005 Liquor Watch General news N/A "The 2004 shiraz is a medium to full bodied wine which is drinkable now, but will reward two or three years in the cellar. The 2004 cabernet has plenty of tannin and great structure, while the 2004 chardonnayis a fresh fruity wine with a creamy palate. All three are sealed under the popular Zork culture."
June 29, 2005 Launcestion Examiner Zork Could Seal the Deal Mike Burnett "..the three wines provide sound upfront drinking and are good enough to find support in what is a competitive market segment"
June 23, 2005 West Australian "Down-to-earth family formula" Ray Jordan "Â…the Red Knot shiraz, which is a pleasant easy drinking style with typical McLaren Vale softness and palate pleasing fruit.
June 1, 2005 Sante Wine Reviews N/A "Full bodied, rich;long finish. G, and structured with pleasant astringency, black currant, blackberry jam, toasted oak, vanilla, tobacco, leather, tarragon, and tart cherry; long finish. Grilled rib-eye steak."
June 4, 2005 WineState Magazine McLaren Vale Based, Red Knot Wines Now Under Zork N/A Announces that the Red Knot family of wines has changed to the innovative new Zork closure.
June 2005 Gourmet Everyday Wines N/A Red Knot 2003 Shiraz - Deep berry aromas with a hint of mint. Soft and full in the mouth. The mint returns on the finish.
June 4, 2005 WineState Magazine McLaren Vale Based, Red Knot Wines Now Under Zork N/A Announces that the Red Knot family of wines has changed to the innovative new Zork closure.
June 2005 Gourmet
 Everyday Wines
 N/A Red Knot 2003 Shiraz - Deep berry aromas with a hint of mint. Soft and full in the mouth. The mint returns on the finish.
December 1, 2004 Gourmet Everyday Wines N/A Red Knot 2003 Cabernet -
Ripe cherries and berries on the nose. Very soft, but with good structure and nice acidity. Clean Finish.
October 1 2004 West Coast Magazine (Australia) Great Tastes Ron Spencer Red Knot 2003 Shiraz
"This youngster is still a deep red colour with shades of purple leading to powerful berry aromas and spicy oak. The mid palate is a lovely balance of strawberry and chocolate with a long, full bodied finish of toasted American oak. One for the cellar.
September 24, 2004 USA Today Expressive reds are the heart of autumn harvest Jerry Shriver Red Knot 2003 Shiraz - Recommended.
September 01, 2004 Wine Spectator Best Red Wine Values From Around the World Under $15 N/A 88 points, $11
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
September 01, 2004 Wine Spectator Best Red Wine Values From Around the World Under $15 N/A 87 points, $11
2002 Shiraz
October 8, 2003 Wine X Magazine X Rated Wines: Top 5 Wine Picks N/A Rates 2002 Shiraz as "highly recommended" (XX)
PRESS WHITE KNOT
Date Publication Title Writer Summary
August 3, 2005 Arizona Republic "A Night of Tasting yields 7 Winners" Mark Tarbell 2004 Chardonnay "Recommended"
June 15, 2005 The Daily Telegraph Drink This Jeff Collerson 2004 Chardonnay "Recommended"
PRESS PINK KNOT
Date Publication Title Writer Summary
May 11, 2006 The San Francisco Chronicle Imported Rosé N/A Pink Knot 2005 Rose is 1 of 16 imported dry rosés recommended out of 40 tasted.

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