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Heartland Directors' Cut 2006	Jul 2008
...firm, fine tannins...
Tyson Stelzer, WBM 100	\| more \|

Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon 2006	Apr 2008
...a duet of oak and herbs...
Winestate Magazine : New Releases	\| more \|

Heartland 2007 Dolcetto Lagrein	Jun 2008
...it's toned and fit, rather than big and full-bodied...
Tony Love, The Adelaide Advertiser	\| more \|

Directors' Cut 06: Wine Spectator	Oct 2008
cherry and licorice flavors...
Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator	\| more \|

Stickleback Red 06: Named "Best Value" by Wine Spectator	Oct 2008
Lithe and focused...
Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator	\| more \|

International Gold for Directors' Cut	Sep 2008
2005 Directors' Cut receives Gold in NZ
New Zealand International Wine Show	\| more \|

Stickleback Red 2006: James Halliday Review	Aug 2008
A cheerful array of red fruits...
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2009	\| more \|

Heartland Shiraz 2006: The James Halliday Review	Aug 2008
Clean and smooth...
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2009	\| more \|

Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein 2006: The James Halliday Review	Aug 2008
Possibly the only such blend in the world...
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2009	\| more \|

Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon 2006: The James Halliday Review	Aug 2008
...sure handling of fine tannins...
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2009	\| more \|

Heartland Directors' Cut 2006: The James Halliday Review	Aug 2008
supple and luscious...
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2009	\| more \|

Stickleback Red 2006: Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar	Jul 2008
Finishes with good lift and snap...
Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar	\| more \|

2007 Stickleback White: Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar	Jul 2008
...suave honey quality...
Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar	\| more \|

Directors' Cut 06: Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar	Jul 2008
Seductive, expansive bouquet of dark berries...
Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar	\| more \|

Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein 2007	May 2008
...dark & brooding with concentrated, spicy fruit...
Tyson Stelzer, WBM 100	\| more \|

Heartland Shiraz 2006	Dec 2007
Awarded Five Stars - Winestate Magazine
Winestate Magazine	\| more \|

Heartland Directors' Cut Shiraz 2006 : The Adelaide Review HOT 100 Wines	Nov 2007
A straight-shooting exercise in ripe shiraz fruit...
The 2007 Adelaide Review Hot 100 Wines, The Adelaide Review	\| more \|

Heartland Viognier Pinot Gris 2006 : Advertiser Top 100 Wines	Nov 2007
...crafted well with some sophistication in the winemaking...
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 Wines, The Advertiser	\| more \|

Dolcetto Lagrein 2006: Tailor made for Armani event	Nov 2007
Giorgio Armani and Cate Blanchett enjoy our "Italian Stallion"
Leo Schofield, The Bulletin	\| more \|

Stickleback White 2007: Best budget deals	Nov 2007
...punches well above its weight when it comes to getting good value...
Tony Love, The Advertiser, South Australia	\| more \|

Heartland Shiraz 2006 : Advertiser Top 100 Wines	Nov 2007
...red berry fruits are the calling card of this little ripper...
Adelaide Advertiser Top 100 Wines, The Advertiser	\| more \|

Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - The Wine Advocate	Oct 2007
Rating: 91 points
Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, Issue #173	\| more \|

Heartland Stickleback Red 2006 - The Wine Advocate	Oct 2007
Rating: 90 points
Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, Issue #173	\| more \|

Heartland Stickleback White 2007 - The Wine Advocate	Oct 2007
Rating: 85 points
Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, Issue #173	\| more \|

Heartland Directors' Cut 2006 - The Wine Advocate	Oct 2007
Rating: 88-90 points
Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, Issue #173	\| more \|

Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein 2006 - The Wine Advocate	Oct 2007
Rating: 87 points
Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, Issue #173	\| more \|

2005 Directors' Cut Shiraz - Japan Wine Challenge	Oct 2007

The Japan Wine Challenge Magazine	\| more \|

Heartland Shiraz 2006 - The Wine Advocate	Oct 2007
Rating: 86-89 points
Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, Issue #173	\| more \|

Heartland Directors' Cut 2005 - The Wine Advocate	Oct 2007
Rating: 88 points
Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, Issue #173	\| more \|

Heartland Viognier Pinot Gris 2006: Runner-Up, SA Wine of the Year 2007	Sep 2007
Our fragrant blend announced runner-up for Consumers choice award: "Other whites" section...
Tony Love, The Advertiser	\| more \|

Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein 2005: Lighter Latins are perfect with pasta	Aug 2007
...fragrant and fruity...
Ross Noble, The Courier, South Australia	\| more \|

Directors' Cut Shiraz 2005: The James Halliday Review	Aug 2007
...supple, rich, ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit...
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2008	\| more \|

Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon 2005: The James Halliday Review	Aug 2007
...touches of chocolate and mocha...
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2008	\| more \|

Heartland Shiraz 2005: The James Halliday Review	Aug 2007
Fragrant aromas with some minty notes...
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2008	\| more \|

Heartland Viognier Pinot Gris 2006: The James Halliday Review	Aug 2007
...apricot and ripe apple aromas and flavours...
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2008	\| more \|

Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein 2005: The James Halliday Review	Aug 2007
...black and sour cherry flavours plus a dusting of spice...
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2008	\| more \|

The Wine Front: The Red Album - Heartland reviews	Jul 2007
Beautiful nose, beautiful palate, excellent drinking.
Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front: The Red Album	\| more \|

International Wine Cellar Review	Jul 2007
Really seductive and an outrageous bargain...
Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar	\| more \|

Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon 05	Jul 2007
Gentle finish that lingers...
Peter Forrestal, Qantas: The Australian Way	\| more \|

Directors' Cut Shiraz 2005: Wine Spectator Insider Review	Jul 2007
...bright, juicy plum and blackberry fruit...
Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator Insider	\| more \|

Heartland Cabernet 05: 'succulent flavours'	May 2007

Peter Forrestal, The Western Australian Sunday Times Magazine	\| more \|

Press Release - 2005 Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein	Mar 2007
Heartland Wines' Italian job wins Sydney Trophy
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2005 Directors' Cut: Luscious & Lovely	Mar 2007

Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front Monthly	\| more \|

The Advertiser Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein	Jan 2007
There's a vibrant tone to this duet of Italian Varieties...
Tony Love, The Advertiser	\| more \|

BEST WINES OF 2006 - HEARTLAND DOLCETTO LAGREIN	Jan 2007
"Pinch of the crop from over 8,000 tasted"
Winestate Annual Edition '07	\| more \|

BEST WINES OF 2006 - DIRECTORS CUT SHIRAZ	Jan 2007
Best Style Tasting Category.
Winestate Annual Edition '07	\| more \|

2005 HEARTLAND DOLCETTO LAGREIN - BEST BUY WINES	Jan 2007
Lavishly endowed with sumptuous flavours......
Jeremy Oliver, AUSTRALIAN GOURMET TRAVELLER WINE	\| more \|

Gismondi reviews Heartland Wines	Nov 2006

Anthony Gismondi, Wine Access	\| more \|

Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein in Summer Drinking Guide	Nov 2006
Here comes the sun...
Ben Canaider and Greg Duncan Powell, Epicure & (SMH) Good Living - Summer Drinking Guide	\| more \|

Australia's Top 100 Wines 2006: Heartland Shiraz 2005	Nov 2006
...blackcurrants, spice and pumpernickel...
The Advertiser	\| more \|

2004 Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon - Great Value	Nov 2006
...it is big, juicy and smooth...
Peter Forrestal, Quaff 2007	\| more \|

2006 Heartland Viognier Pinot Gris: 3 Stars	Nov 2006
A decent drop with a splash of curiosity...
Tony Love, The Advertiser	\| more \|

What To Drink 2007: Heartland, that's what!	Nov 2006
2005 Heartland Viogier Pinot Gris, 2005 Heartland Shiraz & 2004 Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon reviewed
Toni Paterson MW, What To Drink 2007	\| more \|

The Australian Wine Annual 2007	Nov 2006
2004 Heartland Directors Cut Shiraz Review
Jeremy Oliver, The Australian Wine Annual	\| more \|

Winestate Annual 2006	Nov 2006
Heartland to be featured in Winestate Annual as Best New Releases & Best of style....tasting notes to follow....
Winestate Annual 2006	\| more \|

Robert M. Parker, Jr.'s The Wine Advocate	Oct 2006
...Power and richness as well as harmony & balance.
Rober M Parker, The Wine Advocate	\| more \|

Halliday awards Heartland 4 stars	Oct 2006
A joint venture of 4 industry veterans...
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2007 Edition	\| more \|

Ben already makes it big	Oct 2006
Young wine maker Ben Glaetzer has chalked up major achievements.
Valmai Hankel, The Adelaide Review	\| more \|

Relative Values	Mar 2006
'..Directors' Cut Shiraz is a spicy, brooding monster...'
Joe Breen, The Irish Times	\| more \|

Heard it on the grapevine: Ben Glaetzer	Feb 2006
We all know about Max Shubert, the creator of Grange. Most people have heard of Peter Lehmann, Vanya Cullen and their contemporaries. But what are the names we should be watching now....
Jane Faulkner, The Age - Epicure	\| more \|

Ben Glaetzer named as a Wine Personality of the Year 2005 by Parker	Dec 2005
"...exquisite talent for accessing fabulous vineyards and turning out world-class wines..."
Robert M. Parker Jnr, The Wine Advocate Issue # 162	\| more \|

Young Aussie Winemaker on the Rise	Dec 2005
Who was the next Wolf Blass? The next Peter Lehman? One name - Ben Glaetzer - immediately popped to mind for Hooke, a renowned judge, author and wine writer.
Shelley Boettcher , Wine Access - Editorial Note	\| more \|

Ben Glaetzer - the real story of the prodigal son of Australian shiraz	Nov 2005
"The idea is that it's not about those short term credits, it's about people seeing that you have integrity, that you believe in what you're doing, and that no matter what happens along the way, you're going to stick to what you set out to do, which is to make wine that you yourself believe to be good, and to encourage loyalty."
Campbell Mattinson, Wine Front Monthly	\| more \|

Ben Glaetzer named New World Winemaker of the Year	Nov 2005
Well-respected UK authors honour Ben with the ultimate accolade.
Philip Williamson & David Moore, Wine Behind the Label 2006	\| more \|

Heartland Shiraz 2004: HYATT/Advertiser Awards Outright Winner!	Sep 2005
Heartland Shiraz 2004 has been named as the 2005 Advertiser/Hyatt Wine of the Year ...
Press Release	\| more \|

A tale from the Heartlands - The rise and rise of Ben Glaetzer	Aug 2005
"..Ben Glaetzer seems to have a magic touch, with a string of awards for wines across the Glaetzer and Heartland ranges..."
Tom Cannavan, www.wine-pages.com	\| more \|

Heartland Wines: 'exciting flavour sensations'	May 2005
South Australia: everything a wine lover needs to know
Anthony Rose, Max Allen, Wine International - South Australia Supplement 2005	\| more \|

Ben's Six Tips for Summer Sips	Jan 2005
Selecting, storing and savouring wine this summer is a matter of following six simple steps advises Heartland Wines chief winemaker Ben Glaetzer
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Cellar notes: The generation game	Dec 2004
To call Ben Glaetzer up-and-coming would fail to do justice to the already considerable achievements of this dynamic 27-year-old Barossa Valley winemaker.
Anthony Rose, The Indepedent, UK	\| more \|

Australian Wine Bureau, UK website	Dec 2004
It's a celebration, democratising wine in which we believe passionately...
Australian Wine Bureau, UK website	\| more \|

Heartland... 'redefining what is possible'	Dec 2004
they display a furious black power to their fruit...
Oz Clarke, Oz Clarke's Australian Wine Companion	\| more \|

Quaff 2005 Best New Label	Nov 2004
Bloody Good - A really delicious example of the style that over delivers on quality and offers great value.
Quaff 2005 Wine Guide	\| more \|

Glaetzer gets to the heart of it	Nov 2004
Excellence award for young winemaker
Ray Jordan, The West Australian FRESH	\| more \|

Heartland Wines makes The Wine List 2005	Nov 2004
This is a benchmark wine and it is setting the pace for all others to follow
Matthew Jukes, The Wine List 2005	\| more \|

Ben Glaetzer - Young Winemaker of the Year 2004	Aug 2004
Congratulations to Ben Glaetzer, Glaetzer Wines
Press Release	\| more \|

Colin and Ben Glaetzer nominated as Qantas/Australian Gournet Traveller WINE magazine 'WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR 2004'	May 2004
It's hard to deny - winemaking is in the Glaetzer blood
Sophie Otton, Peter Bourne, Qantas/Australian Gourmet Traveller WINE	\| more \|