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| Stickleback Red 06: Named "Best Value" by Wine Spectator |
Oct 2008 |
| Lithe and focused...
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| Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator |
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| Stickleback Red 2006: James Halliday Review |
Aug 2008 |
| A cheerful array of red fruits...
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| James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2009 |
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| Stickleback Red 2006: Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar |
Jul 2008 |
| Finishes with good lift and snap...
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| Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar |
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| 2007 Stickleback White: Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar |
Jul 2008 |
| ...suave honey quality...
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| Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar |
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| 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 |
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| Heartland Stickleback Red 2006 - The Wine Advocate |
Oct 2007 |
| Rating: 90 points |
| Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, Issue #173 |
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| Heartland Stickleback White 2007 - The Wine Advocate |
Oct 2007 |
| Rating: 85 points |
| Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, Issue #173 |
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| The Wine Front: The Red Album - Heartland reviews |
Jul 2007 |
| Beautiful nose, beautiful palate, excellent drinking. |
| Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front: The Red Album |
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| International Wine Cellar Review |
Jul 2007 |
| Really seductive and an outrageous bargain... |
| Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar |
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| Gismondi reviews Heartland Wines |
Nov 2006 |
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| Anthony Gismondi, Wine Access |
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| Halliday awards Heartland 4 stars |
Oct 2006 |
| A joint venture of 4 industry veterans... |
| James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2007 Edition |
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| Ben already makes it big |
Oct 2006 |
| Young wine maker Ben Glaetzer has chalked up major achievements. |
| Valmai Hankel, The Adelaide Review |
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| Oz writer Peter Forrestal names the Heartland Cabernet & Stickleback Red in Top Winter Warmer List |
May 2006 |
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| Peter Forrestal, The Sunday Times Magazine, WA |
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| Gismondi reviews the Sticklebacks |
Nov 2005 |
| Anthony Gismondi is one of Canada's most influential wine critics. A top rated writer, broadcaster and speaker, his expertise is widely acknowledged throughout the international wine community.
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| Anthony Gismondi, Gismondi On Wine website |
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| 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 |
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| Bloody Good: Stickleback Red 2004 |
Nov 2005 |
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| Peter Forrestal, Quaff Guide 2006 |
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| Top Summer Drop: Stickleback White 2005 |
Nov 2005 |
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| Ken Gargett, Australian Table Magazine |
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| Party Animals: Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein & Stickleback White |
Nov 2005 |
| "..Watch out for this slinky feline beauty..." |
| Graeme Andrews, SA Life Magazine |
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| Good Drops: Stickleback White 2005 |
Oct 2005 |
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| Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald |
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| Tony's Key Notes on the Heartland 04s |
Sep 2005 |
| This week, eight wines from Heartland Wines. If positive media coverage was nourishment, Ben Glaetzer would be a very chubby bloke indeed. |
| Tony Keys, The Key Report |
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| Best Buys for Viognier Pinot Gris 04 & Stickleback White 04 |
Aug 2005 |
| Heartland Viognier Pinot Gris 2004: Sounds like an odd blend, but you know what? This Ben Glaetzer wine works. |
| Wine Enthusiast Magazine |
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| Stickleback White - citrus tanginess |
Jun 2005 |
| Stickleback White 2004 - It has both body and a great refreshing, citrus tanginess - much more interesting than common or garden Chardonnay. |
| Jancis Robinson, British Airways In Flight Magazine |
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| Stickleback Red: smooth & easy drinking... |
May 2005 |
| Here is further evidence of the versatility of Langhorne Creek |
| Peter Forrestal, Sunday Times Magazine - WA |
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| Something to try: 2003 Heartland Stickleback Red |
Apr 2005 |
| One of the best examples you can buy at the moment is a new wine which has just come out of South Australia. It is called Heartland Stickleback Red... |
| Peter Dietsch, The Canberra review |
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| Best Value - Heartland Stickleback White |
Feb 2005 |
| The Wines You Must Buy in 2005 |
| Max Allen, Decanter Magazine |
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| Sticklebacks - 'Best Buys for Christmas' |
Dec 2004 |
| Just a lovely mix of fruit. Perfectly weighted and balanced... |
| The West Australian |
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| 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 |
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| Time Magazine recommends 2004 Stickleback White |
Nov 2004 |
| A lushly fruity wine displaying melon, pears, peaches, tropical fruits and passionfruit on a crisp, lively palate |
| Time Magazine |
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| 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 |
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| Stickleback Stands Out |
Oct 2004 |
| Stickleback is a standout new label from hot shot winemaker Ben Glaetzer |
| Max Allen, The Weekend Australian |
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| Heartland achieves 3 entries in Matthew Jukes expertwine 100 'Best of Australia 2004' |
May 2004 |
| every person that we have shown this wine to blind has gone into raptures. It is a benchmark for all others to follow |
| Matthew Jukes, expertwine |
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