Blue Gold
Sydney International Wine Competition 2017

Gold Medal/94 Points
Wine Show Magazine 2017

4 1/2 stars
Winestate Magazine, Best of New Release 2016
(featured in Annual Edition January 2017)

93 Points
James Halliday's Wine Companion 2018
"A curious reference to shiraz viognier smelling like a
lady's handbag and tasting like a man's wallet in the
background blurb - this is from a single block,
fermented in stainless steel vats and open fermenters,
thence to new and used French hogsheads for 12
months maturation. The most juicy, expansive and
supple medium-bodied wine of the three '15 Zonte's
Footstep Shiraz siblings, with both red and black fruits
on display, the tannins soft but persistent. Its balance
and length are both very good."

Gold Medal/ 93 Points
Winemaker Challenge 2017

Gold Medal/93 points
Winemaker Challenge 2016

92 Points
WBM, March/April 2017 issue, Page 88
“Ripe, juicy slosh of dark and red berry fruitiness.
Joyous stuff. It's strong in berry jam scents with a
sprinkle in green herbs, gum leaf and splintery oak.
Theres a faint peanut brittle character amongst the
plush fruit character to taste. All in all, it's one of those
generous reds that will satisfy a legion. (Reviewed by
Mike Bennie)”
Gold Medal/92 points/Best Buy

Tastings.com, New Release Wines 2016 (published
18/12/16)
"Deep purple color. Fruity aromas and flavors of vanilla
mint cookie, blueberry cobbler, and toffee with a satiny,
bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling,
delightful, medium-length chocolate orange peels,
delicate spices, and pepper finish with well-integrated,
chewy tannins and moderate oak. A chewy, delectable,
spicy shiraz."

Gold Medal/92 points/Best Buy
Tastings World Wine Championships 2016

Gold Medal/91 points
Sommelier Challenge 2016

91 points
Wine Showcase Magazine New Release Tasting 2016
(featured in October 2016 edition)

90 points
Wine Front International Review
This is a warm, rich and satisfying red. It will please
most lovers of Aussie red wine, particularly if they like
their reds to have a bit of guts. It tastes of plum,
cloves, mint and blackcurrant and keeps fruit to the
forefront at all times. It’s slightly warm with alcohol but
you could almost argue that it’s a positive for the wine,
in a stylistic context, rather than a distraction.
Langhorne Creek shiraz, nicely played.

Commended Winner
International Wine Challenge 2017