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94 POINTS
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Dec 2006
Source: Winorama, Australia
Gary Walsh
A rich golden colour with aromas of apricot and mango nectar, a little toffee and a hint of spicy vanilla oak.
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Paul Ippolito Talks Wine
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Dec 2006
Source: Sunshine Coast Daily, Australia
Paul Ippolito
Well rounded with a velvety mouthfeel, not cloying but instead done in a medium to lighter style that makes it a very pleasurable drinking experience.
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White Christmas
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Dec 2006
Source: Melbourne Times, Australia
Jeff Gordon
It is time for the "Best of" columns again - my choices from wines tasted during the year and again recently.
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Product Watch - Cooking up a Storm
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Dec 2006
Source: Liquor Watch, Australia
The Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon is concentrated with aromas of dried apricot and fig and a luscious rich palate of marmalade apricot nectar and pineapple.
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Paul Ippolito Talks Wine
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Dec 2006
Source: Life Weekly Gold Coast, Australia
Paul Ippolito
Golden yellow with luscious apricot, candied fruit, orange marmalade, honey and molasses all emanating from it.
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Just Desserts
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Dec 2006
Source: Fresh, Ireland
Dessert wines are designed to be sipped in small quantities rather than swallowed in gulps. Good ones are not just sweet; they're intensely flavoured and their taste remains in the mouth for a long time. The Cookoothama does just that and I suspected that its exactly the kind of wine that will convert you you to dessert wines.
Food
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Nov 2006
Source: Noosa Journal, Australia
Peter Howard
Nugan Estate won the Innerstate Trophy for Best Sweet Wine in the Museum Class with its 2002 Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon.
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★★★★★
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Nov 2006
Source: Don’t Buy Wine Without Me, Australia
Stuart Gregor
The stickies from the Riverina always line up incredibly well - its just the perfect combo of variety and climate. Last year I was lucky enough to judge their local wine show and, fair dinkum, I've only seen more gold medals at the Commonwealth Games.
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Bentgoods - Wine Match
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Nov 2006
Source: Courier Mail, Australia
Andrew Mirosch
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Treat Yourself
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Nov 2006
Source: Sussex Inletter, Australia
Paul Ippolito
Cookoothama is part of the Nugan Estate stable of wines that can do no wrong at the moment, as evidenced by the many accolades being laid upon this wine.
And the Award for Best Award goes to…
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Oct 2006
Source: The Morning Bulletin, Australia
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91 POINTS
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Oct 2006
Source: Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2007, Australia
Huon Hooke & Ralph Kyte-Powell
The Nugan family, owners of Cookoothama, are one of the top 20 Australian wine exporters, and the eighteenth largest wine producer in the country.
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Drinking - Best In Show
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Oct 2006
Source: Northern Star, Australia
Max Crus
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Wine News
Best International Sweet Wine
Oct 2006
Source: National Liquor News, Australia
Family owned Nugan Estate has collected Best International Sweet Wine under ten pounds for its 2005 Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon at London's 2006 Decanter World Wine Awards, beating all other regional winners for the top gong.
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You don't get many sweet wines under £10 and - regrettably - UK wine sticky fans will be denied this one, which isnt (yet) available here. Too bad, as this is spectacular stuff.
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Wine by Huon Hooke
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Sep 2006
Source: The Age, Australia
Huon Hooke
Not only did this newly released "sticky"; win the award for 'Best regional Australian Sweet Wine under £10', it went on to beat all comers in its price range and win 'Best International Sweet Wine under £10'.
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Wine by Huon Hooke
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Sep 2006
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, Australia
Huon Hooke
The Nugan family has now won two trophies at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London, with its 2005 Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon.
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Cellar Talk
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Sep 2006
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, Australia
Huon Hooke
The sweet wine classes at the Riverina show were split this year from the main judging to form the International Sweet Wine Challenge. Wines from New Zealand and South Africa were received and the standard was high, with 47 out of 71 entries awarded medals.
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Dessert with a golden touch
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Sep 2006
Source: Sunday Telegraph, Australia
Max Crus
A luscious, golden-tinged dessert wine from the Riverina has again stood the wine world on its head at a major International judging in London.
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Degustation to die for
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Sep 2006
Source: Noosa News, Australia
Ann Rickard
We finished off with a passionfruit meringue pie and crème fraiche matched with a Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon.
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And across the seas…
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Sep 2006
Source: Noosa Journal, Australia
Peter Howard
And if you ever wondered how we judge the comparison with the overseas judges, here's a go! The 2005 Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon took out the prestigious Trophy for the Best international Sweet Wine Under 10. Daren Owers, the winemaker was delirious!
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Broadcast
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Sep 2006
Source: Glenn Wheeler, Australia
Glenn Wheeler & Stuart Gregor
He says he also likes a sticky wine called Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon, which just won the best sweet wine for under ten quid in London. It comes from Griffith, which he says is the best place to buy sweet wine.
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89 POINTS
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2004
Sep 2006
Source: Australian Wine Companion, Australia
James Halliday
Rich, almost syrupy, peachy fruit partially off-set by acidity.
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Cooking for Her
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Aug 2006
Source: Ralph - Tongmaster, Australia
Botrytis is a naturally occuring mould that sucks the water out of grapes and concentrates its natural sugars. The result is generously rich and honeyed wines like this.
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Varietal Tasting - merlot & blends
Cookoothama Pigeage Merlot 2003
Jul 2006
Source: Winestate, Australia
Slightly gamey, earthy aromas. Intense, complex palate - lots of cedar and chocolate and leathery characters.
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Dessert Wines
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Jun 2006
Source: The Age, Australia
The 2005 model has a glowing golden, viscous appearance; an aroma of soaked dried apricots and the sort of marmalade you can only buy from the CWA
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Winter Wine Guide
Dessert Wines - Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Jun 2006
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, Australia
This is a relatively new label to sticky-ville, and it seems to get better every vintage.
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Quaffing
Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon 2005
Jun 2006
Source: Herald Sun, Australia
Paddy Kendler
The Nugan family, owner of the Cookoothama brand, was delighted to pick up a trophy for this wine in the Decanter Wine Awards in London.
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