Rockfield Estate has received numerous awards for our wines, along with many reviews. Below are the latest awards and reviews for our current release wines, as well as some of our awards/reviews highlights from previous vintages. Use the index links below or simply scroll down the page to view the entire list.
 

ROCKFIELD RESERVE RANGE	ROCKFIELD ESTATE RANGE

 ROCKFIELD ESTATE REVIEWS

«««««  JAMES HALLIDAY'S 2009 AUSTRALIAN WINE COMPANION
"Outstanding winery capable of producing wines of very high quality, and did so [in this review]".

BEST WINERIES OF THE [MARGARET RIVER] REGION                   James Halliday's 2009 Australian Wine Companion

RAY JORDAN'S GUIDE TO WA WINE 2006/07
"During the past few years Rockfield has won more than 50 (now over 70) medals at wine shows - a pretty fine effort for a young outfit, including a gold medal at the Margaret River wine show for the 2001 Chardonnay (we also received a gold medal and overall trophy for our 04 Semillon at the MRWS)...This emerging producer continues to impress and is definitely one to watch for the future".

BEST VALUE WHITE         RAY JORDAN'S 'BEST WHITES FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON', THE WEST AUSTRALIAN, NOV. 2006
"A relative newcomer to Margaret River and maybe only a few years away from the A-list. Doing some very nice things and this zesty, lively classic blend is a beauty. Drink now with seafood".

BEST VALUE WHITE        RAY JORDAN'S 'XMAS WHITE WINE & SPARKLING PICKS,  TODAY TONIGHT, DEC. 2006
"Best Value, the Rockfield Semillon Sauvignon Blanc. I did a recent tasting and it was really nice to see some new names, so when Rockfield came up from Margaret River it was just terrific. You expect that from Margaret River; nice to see a new producer right on the money for this style".

JAMES HALLIDAY'S 'BEST OF THE BEST', 2005 & 2006
Rockfield was included in James Halliday's 'Best of the Best' section in both his 2005 and 2006 Australian Wine Companions, with scores of 94 pts for our 2001 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon in the 2005 edition, and 95 pts for our 2004 Semillon in the 2006 edition.

RAY JORDAN'S GUIDE TO WA WINE 2005/06
“The wines are really starting to make a mark and over the next few years you’ll see some very impressive things from these guys”.

JAMES HALLIDAY'S 2005/06 POCKET GUIDE TO WINES OF AUSTRALIA
"Five members of Dr Andrew Gaman's family are involved in one capacity or another, with an onsite winery producing both excellent estate based wines (Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Reserve Chardonnay both gloriously complex) and contract winemaking for others..."

CAMPBELL MATTINSON, 2005 SOMMELIER MAGAZINE
“…Rockfield has arrived. It is a beautiful gravelly, cool sited estate on a significant cut of land, and if the wines keep looking as good as this (2001 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon) then expect to hear a lot more about them".

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2007 SEMILLON SAUVIGNON BLANC
92/100 / 41/2 CUPS                James Halliday's 2009 Australian Wine Companion
"Partial barrel ferment in no way takes away from the aromacity or fruit freshness, simply adding mouthfeel to the passionfruit and tropical flavours. Rating 92 To 2009."
SILVER MEDAL                     2007 Royal Adelaide Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                     2008 Royal Sydney Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                     2007 Royal Hobart Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                     2007 Perth Royal Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                     2007 Australian Small Winemakers Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                     2007 National Cool Climate Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                     2007 Murrumbateman Cool Climate Wine Show

2006 SEMILLON SAUVIGNON BLANC
««««¶  2007 Winestate Magazine
90/100 / 41/2 CUPS                James Halliday's 2008 Australian Wine Companion
"There is the barest whiff of sweatiness from the sauvignon blanc; then a remarkably intense, almost fierce, palate with grass, lemon rind and apple flavours. Where to next I wonder? Drink To 2009".
BEST VALUE WINE             Ray Jordan's 'Xmas White Wine and Sparkling Picks', Channel 7's Today Tonight program, Nov 06
"Best Value, the Rockfield Semillon Sauvignon Blanc. I did a recent tasting and it was really nice to see some new names, so when Rockfield came up from Margaret River it was just terrific. You expect that from Margaret River; nice to see a new producer right on the money for this style".
BRONZE MEDAL                  2006 Perth Royal Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                  2006 Hobart Royal Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                     2006 Murrumbateman Cool Climate Show
BRONZE MEDAL                     2006 Bathurst Cool Climate Show
BRONZE MEDAL                     2006 Australian Small Winemakers Show
BRONZE MEDAL                     2006 Rutherglen Wine Show

2005 SEMILLON SAUVIGNON BLANC
SILVER MEDAL                    2005 NSW Cool Climate Wine Show
'PICK OF THE REGION'         Scoop Magazine, Spring 2005 (Margaret River South)
"...aromas of grassy sauvignon, lemon scented semillon and a subtle nuance of nutty lees. The palate is soft and fragrant in the middle, while firm acidity gives it a tight, dry finish".
89/100                                    James Halliday's 2006 Australian Wine Companion
"Minerally, spicy aromas; predominantly herbaceous flavour, with a hint of tropical; clean finish.". 
BRONZE MEDAL                    2005 Rutherglen Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                    2005 Margaret River Wine Show

2004 SEMILLON SAUVIGNON BLANC
90/100                                    James Halliday's 2006 Australian Wine Companion
"Partial barrel ferment adds texture and structure, though takes a little edge off the varietal fruit expression; lifted by squeaky acidity on the finish. Rating 90 Drink 2008".   
GOLD MEDAL                       2004 Rutherglen Wine Show
««««             2005 Winestate Magazine
BRONZE MEDAL                    2004 Royal Hobart Wine Show

2003 SEMILLON SAUVIGNON BLANC
«««¶       2004 Winestate Magazine
BRONZE MEDAL                    2003 Perth Royal Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                    2003 Royal Adelaide Wine Show
Bill Thompson - The Sunday Times Newspaper, October 26, 2003 (Food & Wine)
"This is a good wine that offers loads of flavour, a zippy personality and attractive texture.  Ripe lime and pear with honeyed notes provide an enticing aroma and the palate doesn't disappoint, with intense grapefruit flavours.  Enjoy it with oysters or as an aperitif."
86/100                                  James Halliday's 2004 Australian Wine Companion
84/100                                   Ray Jordan's Guide to Wine 2003/04
"A crisp fruit style showing the best of this distinctive blend.  The combination work's well, with tropical fruits and herbaciousness in nice harmony. A pleasant current drinking wine.”

2002 SEMILLON SAUVIGNON BLANC
SILVER MEDAL                     2002 Australian Small Winemakers Show, Qld
87/100 / 4 CUPS                    James Halliday's 2004 Australian Wine Companion
Light straw-green; the crisp, fresh bouquet has a range of mineral, herb and spice aromas, the palate with very good balance and mouthfeel; in a slightly sweeter fruit spectrum, but with an appropriately dry finish. Rating 87 Drink 2006
86/100                                    Ray Jordan's Guide to Wine 2003/04
BRONZE MEDAL                    2002 Margaret River Wine Show

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 ROCKFIELD RESERVE CHARDONNAY

2006 RESERVE CHARDONNAY - TO BE RELEASED LATTER 2008
GOLD (TROPHY)                 2008 Sheraton Perth WA Wine Awards, Best Dry White Wine / Chardonnay   
95/100 / 5 Cups                  James Halliday's 2009 Australian Wine Companion
"Notable for its purity and line; all of the focus on nectarine and melon fruit; oak plays a pure support role. Rating 95 To 2014."

2005 RESERVE CHARDONNAY
92/100 / 41/2 Cups             James Halliday's 2009 Australian Wine Companion
"Striking pale green; still very fresh and tight with flavours in a grapefruit and stone fruit spectrum...Rating 92 To 2015."
2008 Winestate Magazine - Selected for judging in '2008 Wine of the Year' (judging and results yet to be released)
SILVER MEDAL                     2007 Australian Small Winemakers Show
SILVER MEDAL                     2007 Macquarie Bank Margaret River Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                     2007 Perth Royal Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                     2007 Qantas Mt Barker Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                     2007 National Cool Climate Wine Show
91/100                                   Affairs of the Vine, Chardonnay Shootout - A Wine Challenge 2007, California, USA
"Nice colour with rich tropical fruit and buttery notes in the glass. In the mouth, this is a nice Chardonnay; buttery and rich. A big Chardonnay that is toasty and then some."; "Apple and pear fruit throughout balanced by the nice acid. Creamy and buttery with lots of toasty oak elements."

2003 RESERVE CHARDONNAY
 92/100 / 41/2 CUPS             James Halliday's 2005 Australian Wine Companion (92/100)
“A complex amalgam of barrel ferment and malolactic inputs to a creamy palate with nice melon fruit; good balance and length; stylish regional example. Drink 2011.”
SILVER MEDAL & TOP 6 WINES             Scoop Magazine, Autumn 2005       
"This wine comes from a stable that is receiving serious wine show circuit recognition. Fastidious fruit selection, expert barrel handling and an uncompromising commitment to quality have produced a great retro-style chardonnay. No doubt the premium oak-feel did not come cheaply. Beautiful toasty developed characters, balanced by subtle malo, classic melons and tropical fruit introduce this new member of the premium chardonnay club”.
BRONZE MEDAL               2005 NSW Cool Climate Wine Show

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 ROCKFIELD RESERVE SPARKLING CHARDONNAY

2002 RESERVE SPARKLING CHARDONNAY
«««                       2006 Winestate Magazine (Top Sparkling in South West Regional Tasting)
3RD HIGHEST POINTS          2005 Sheraton Wine Awards (Sparkling Wines)
BRONZE MEDAL                    2005 Margaret River Wine Show

2001 RESERVE SPARKLING CHARDONNAY
«««                       2003 Winestate Magazine
BRONZE MEDAL                2003 Mt Barker Wine Show

2000 RESERVE SPARKLING CHARDONNAY
BRONZE MEDAL                   2002 Margaret River Wine Show

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 ROCKFIELD CHARDONNAY

2007 CHARDONNAY
SILVER MEDAL                  2007 Royal Adelaide Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                 2007 Perth Royal Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                 2007 Royal Hobart Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                 2007 Annual Rutherglen Wine Show
91/100                               Affairs of the Vine, Chardonnay Shootout - A Wine Challenge 2007, California, USA
"This is a beautiful wine ... The wine is fun with a racy minerality. The lemongrass notes over bright peach aromas seamlessly move onto the palate with enduring fruit through the persistent finish. The women agreed with the men on this wine...I like this wine! Lemon and lime aromatics with pear and some pineapple on the palate. Nice acid...all gave it high marks."
88/100                               James Halliday's 2009 Australian Wine Companion
" Entirely fruit driven, with sweet, ripe nectarine and peach fruit; crowd pleaser. Rating 88 To 2009".

2006 CHARDONNAY
BRONZE MEDAL                  2006 Rutherglen Wine Show

2003 CHARDONNAY
SILVER MEDAL                  2003 NSW Cool Climate Wine Show
BRONZE MEDAL                 2003 Royal Adel