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Stickleback Red 06: Named "Best Value" by Wine Spectator
Lithe and focused...
Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator | more |
 
Stickleback Red 2006: James Halliday Review
A cheerful array of red fruits...
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2009 | more |
 
Stickleback Red 2006: Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
Finishes with good lift and snap...
Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar | more |
 
2007 Stickleback White: Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
...suave honey quality...
Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar | more |
 
Stickleback White 2007: Best budget deals
...punches well above its weight when it comes to getting good value...
Tony Love, The Advertiser, South Australia | more |
 
Heartland Stickleback Red 2006 - The Wine Advocate
Rating: 90 points
Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, Issue #173 | more |
 
Heartland Stickleback White 2007 - The Wine Advocate
Rating: 85 points
Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, Issue #173 | more |
 
The Wine Front: The Red Album - Heartland reviews
Beautiful nose, beautiful palate, excellent drinking.
Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front: The Red Album | more |
 
International Wine Cellar Review
Really seductive and an outrageous bargain...
Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar | more |
 
Gismondi reviews Heartland Wines
Anthony Gismondi, Wine Access | more |
 
Halliday awards Heartland 4 stars
A joint venture of 4 industry veterans...
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2007 Edition | more |
 
Ben already makes it big
Young wine maker Ben Glaetzer has chalked up major achievements.
Valmai Hankel, The Adelaide Review | more |
 
Oz writer Peter Forrestal names the Heartland Cabernet & Stickleback Red in Top Winter Warmer List
Peter Forrestal, The Sunday Times Magazine, WA | more |
 
Gismondi reviews the Sticklebacks
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.
Anthony Gismondi, Gismondi On Wine website | more |
 
Ben Glaetzer - the real story of the prodigal son of Australian shiraz
"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 |
 
Bloody Good: Stickleback Red 2004
Peter Forrestal, Quaff Guide 2006 | more |
 
Top Summer Drop: Stickleback White 2005
Ken Gargett, Australian Table Magazine | more |
 
Party Animals: Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein & Stickleback White
"..Watch out for this slinky feline beauty..."
Graeme Andrews, SA Life Magazine | more |
 
Good Drops: Stickleback White 2005
Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald | more |
 
Tony's Key Notes on the Heartland 04s
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 | more |
 
Best Buys for Viognier Pinot Gris 04 & Stickleback White 04
Heartland Viognier Pinot Gris 2004: Sounds like an odd blend, but you know what? This Ben Glaetzer wine works.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine | more |
 
Stickleback White - citrus tanginess
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 | more |
 
Stickleback Red: smooth & easy drinking...
Here is further evidence of the versatility of Langhorne Creek
Peter Forrestal, Sunday Times Magazine - WA | more |
 
Something to try: 2003 Heartland Stickleback Red
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 | more |
 
Best Value - Heartland Stickleback White
The Wines You Must Buy in 2005
Max Allen, Decanter Magazine | more |
 
Sticklebacks - 'Best Buys for Christmas'
Just a lovely mix of fruit. Perfectly weighted and balanced...
The West Australian | more |
 
Quaff 2005 Best New Label
Bloody Good - A really delicious example of the style that over delivers on quality and offers great value.
Quaff 2005 Wine Guide | more |
 
Time Magazine recommends 2004 Stickleback White
A lushly fruity wine displaying melon, pears, peaches, tropical fruits and passionfruit on a crisp, lively palate
Time Magazine | more |
 
Heartland Wines makes The Wine List 2005
This is a benchmark wine and it is setting the pace for all others to follow
Matthew Jukes, The Wine List 2005 | more |
 
Stickleback Stands Out
Stickleback is a standout new label from hot shot winemaker Ben Glaetzer
Max Allen, The Weekend Australian | more |
 
Heartland achieves 3 entries in Matthew Jukes expertwine 100 'Best of Australia 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 | more |