Apis Gewurztraminer 2018

Grown at the Drumborg Vineyard in Western Victoria, and made at Crawford by Belinda Thomson.

'A sense of precision, often lost in gewurztraminer, though there’s plenty of ‘classic fruit characters’ including rose water, pot pourri, ripe stone fruit and jasmine-like floral characters. Though it’s quite bold in perfume, flavours are compact and inward, exceptionally long and hemmed with a fine powdery texture despite the light juiciness that makes this wine lively and extra drinkable. A charming, flowery, pretty thing indeed. … more

Country: Australia
Region: Henty

Apis Red Blend 2018

Grown at Crawford River in Western Victoria, and made by the Crawford winemaker - Belinda Thomson.

Country: Australia
Region: Henty

Crawford River 'Beta' 2015

60% Sauvignon Blanc & 40% Semillon

Macadamia nut, river stone and hints of delicate lime are the invitation to this delicious wine. A wonderful, fresh opulence is present on the front palate, at once counteracted by a taut, mineral quality and supple, textural layers, enhanced by lees and oak. It shows terrific balance, defined by seamless natural acid, deft use of oak and superbly integrated lees treatment, all of which lend terrific drinkability and potential for cellaring. The lovely line … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River
Region: Henty

Crawford River Cabernet Franc 2016

Only the second release of this wine by winemaker Belinda Thomson.

"Aside it being insanely drinkable, it shows a metered, even, quiet control and finesse. There’s ripe, almost jubey berry fruitiness under the twigs and sprigs of dried and fresh green herbs. It’s almost sinewy in texture, lean as, but flavoursome as, and shows a good bite of crisp tannin to close. Perfume is just that, perfumed; a beautiful volume of scent here. Those who like finer, lighter, but structured … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River Cabernet Merlot 2015

70% Cabernet Sauvignon / 30% Cabernet Franc & Merlot. Screwcap.

A rich, spiced nose portrays the concentration of the 2015 vintage. Black fruits tend to dominate on both the nose and front palate, rather than the usual red spectrum - though both are present. The palate shows dense fruit weight, with black cherry and blackberry together with undertones of allspice. Supple tannins give added structure to the intense palate while the natural acidity aids freshness and length, making this wine … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

This wine displays a fabulous amalgam of bright black and red fruits. Cassia bark and liquorice notes are seen as the first aromas and carry on throughout the palate, together with dark chocolate and spice elements. Subtle oak sits together with firm, fine tannin and more spice, which combine to create a layered, complex palate.

"As usual, each individual block was separately picked and fermented in open fermenters. De-stemmed only. 5-7 day cold soak was carried out prior to fermentation … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River Nektar Riesling 2016 375ml

Halliday 2020 - Best Sweet Wine.

100% Riesling (Only 170 cases produced).

"A year of great concentration, the botrytised portion of the grapes picked at 21 degrees baume, some hand-picked to shallow bins and stomped for an overnight cold soak, combined the following morning with whole bunch fruit, racking/cold settling followed before very slow fermentation for months until bottling in Oct. A very beautiful wine, intensely fruity, intensely structured and exceptionally long. Its clean, fresh aftertaste is remarkable." 97 Points … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River Reserve Riesling 2006

Halliday 2020 - Best Riesling

Note: The "Reserve" is NOT just a cellar release of the Estate Riesling, it is a completely different wine.

The Reserve Riesling was first produced in 1999, and is crafted from hand selected fruit from a small section of the vineyard planted in 1975. It is not made every year and most of the production is cellared immediately after bottling, for release as an aged wine.

"The grapes come from a small number of specific … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River Riesling 2011 - Museum Release

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

Crawford River Riesling 2017

96 Points - James Halliday.

"Pretty and perfumed, this wine has a delicate power that is somewhat disarming. Exuding floral lime notes, chalky texture and taught acidity, the palate is long, elegant and fine. The palate shows textural qualities of the 100% whole bunch fruit used to craft the wine in 2017, with beautifully poised acidity and phenolic grip underpinning fabulous length and texture that will surely enable great ageing potential. Un-fined. Filtered. Screwcap." - Winemaker, Belinda Thomson

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty