Ashton Hills @ Corkscore

2009 Ashton Hills Sparkling Shiraz

2023-12-25T09:44:03Z

95 points - Exemplary aged sparkling red, with good complexity balanced with still fresh fruity acidity. Savoury and rich, dry and fruity. At its peak at almost 15 years of age. A magnificent national treasure.

Tasted on Mon, Dec 25, 2023.

2018 Ashton Hills Reserve Pinot Noir

2023-03-26T12:26:25Z

91 points - Savoury, aged notes already quite evident on the nose and the palate. Nice without being great. Seems like it would’ve been better younger. Fruit seems to have lost vitality.

Tasted on Sun, Mar 26, 2023.

2013 Ashton Hills Reserve Pinot Noir

2023-03-26T12:22:48Z

92 points - Spicy, meaty aromas, savoury, with cherry liqueur characters. Meaty, rich and fleshy on the palate. Pleasant though age may have muted the complexities.

Tasted on Fri, Mar 24, 2023.

2019 Ashton Hills Estate Pinot Noir

2020-12-13T10:16:04Z

93 points - Medium dark red purple. Spicy, slightly herbal aromas. Good richness and density on the palate. It’s fleshy yet finely grained. A fine pinot that is subtle and needs duck say instead of the South East Asian food tonight.

Tasted on Sun, Dec 13, 2020.

2018 Ashton Hills Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay

2019-08-27T11:43:18Z

90 points - Light gold. Some struck flint aromas, yeast. Medium richness, there’s an interesting nervous intensity on the palate, minerally, smoky sulfide notes. Good persistence. Needs time.

Tasted on Sat, Aug 24, 2019.

2009 Ashton Hills Sparkling Shiraz

2017-05-22T11:06:12Z

95 points - Subtle florals, rose complex low level sulphides. Full and blossoming on the plate, excellent structure. Built with elegance, mulberry, herbs, some detectable dosage? Persistent and fantastic.

Tasted on Mon, May 22, 2017.

2011 Ashton Hills Piccadilly Valley Blanc de Noirs Pinot Noir

2016-11-26T08:22:53Z

95 points - Medium deep yellow with a blush of pink. Restrained, clean aromas. Rich palate with a great concentration of brioche and bakery character. Full and gutsy, great amplitude and tension. Excellent persistence. Lipsmacking and delicious and intense.

Tasted on Sat, Nov 26, 2016.

2011 Ashton Hills Piccadilly Valley Blanc de Noirs Pinot Noir

2016-11-26T07:28:21Z

93 points - Quite intense colour, and the aroma is equally intense, showing bread and lemon. Palate is very well balanced with definite Pinot notes, berries and brioche sweetness. Excellent drink. Could be more complex.

Tasted on Sat, Nov 26, 2016.

2009 Ashton Hills Estate Pinot Noir

2011-05-04T11:02:50Z

85 points - Pinot cut in the graphite-strawberry mold. Vanilla oak. High on acid. Not well balanced.

Tasted on Wed, May 4, 2011.

2008 Ashton Hills Estate Riesling

2009-09-29T14:00:00Z

92 points -

Tasted on Wed, Sep 30, 2009.