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ROCKFIELD NEWS & EVENTS


2006 RESERVE CHARDONNAY AWARDED GOLD! (August 2008)
The Rockfield Estate 2006 Reserve Chardonnay (Release Date: Late 2008) has just been awarded the prestigious Gold medal for Best Dry White Wine / Chardonnay at the 2008 Sheraton Perth WA Wine Awards. Only one Silver and one Gold medal are awarded in each class, selected from over 130 wineries across WA.  READ MORE...  

ROCKFIELD ESTATE IS 5-STAR! (August 2008)
Rockfield has earned a 5-star winery rating in James Halliday's 2009 Wine Companion, with only 12.5% of Australian wineries reaching this status. Rockfield Estate was also included in James' Best Wineries of the Region':
2006 Reserve Chardonnay                                   95 Points
2007 Semillon                                                          94 Points
2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon                    94 Points
2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc                          92 Points
2005 Chardonnay                                                    92 Points
2006 Merlot                                                               90 Points
READ MORE...

ROCKFIELD HAS A NEW CELLAR DOOR MANAGER (April, 2008)
There is a new face at Rockfield with the commencement of Caroline Strong as our Cellar Door Manager. Caroline brings to the job ten years of experience within the wine industry in Australia and overseas. We welcome Caroline into the Rockfield family, not only as Cellar Door Manager but also fiancée to family member and Rockfield winemaker, Andrew. We look forward to their wedding on the vineyard later in the year.

CRICKET MEETS WINE WITH STUART MACGILL'S UNCORKED SERIES!
(November, 2007)
Stuart Macgill selected Rockfield Estate as one of a small number of Margaret River vineyards to feature on his new Foxtel wine appreciation show, Uncorked. Stuart and his filming crew visited Rockfield in November 2007, and chatted on camera with Alex and Andrew about wine and winemaking. It was an enjoyable afternoon, with Stuart thoroughly enjoying all of the Rockfield wines, and recommending the Rockfield Reserve Chardonnay as one of his favourite Margaret River wines.  PHOTOS ...VISIT THE UNCORKED WEBSITE... 

2006 SEMILLON RATED 4 STAR! (September 1, 2007)
The Rockfield 2006 Semillon has just received a 4-star rating (excellence in fruit quality and winemaking skill) in Winestate, Sept/Oct 2007 edition, "Semillon & Blends" tasting. A total of 98 wines were tasted across categories, and Rockfield was among five awarded the highest four-star rating in its own category ($20-$25 category). READ THE REVIEW...

TOP 15 FOR ROCKFIELD ESTATE 2001 CHARDONNAY! (August 26, 2007)
Selector magazine has judged the Rockfield Estate 2001 Chardonnay one of the top 15 aged Chardonnays in Australia, in their Spring 2007 article, 'State of Play: Chardonnay'. With 536 wines tasted, from 60 regions, and over 300 producers, the Rockfield 2001 Chardonnay was one of only two Western Australian wines selected in the aged category. 
READ THE REVIEW...READ THE ARTICLE...

OUR NEW WEBSITE IS HERE!..(August 26, 2007)
Welcome to our new and improved website. It is our intention that the site will constantly be evolving with us, and we welcome any feedback you may have on our new layout - email us at mail@rockfield.com.au.

2007 WHITES SOON TO BE RELEASED...(August 26, 2007)
Rockfield's 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc and 2007 Chardonnay are due for release in Spring 2007. These vibrant, fruity wines are perfect for the summer months ahead, so stock up now by visiting our CELLAR DOORor sending us an ORDER FORM.

GET STUCK ON ROCKFIELD'S STICKY! (August, 2007)
Finally, after years of deliberation Rockfield will be releasing its first sticky dessert Semillon in the early New Year, 2008. This semi-botrytised wine is made from hand picked grapes harvested at the very end of the 2007 vintage.

2003 ROCKFIELD RESERVE 2003 SPARKLING CHARDONNAY RELEASED...(July, 2007)
Our ever popular Sparkling Chardonnay has remained a firm family favourite, with the release of the 2003 Sparkling Chardonnay in July 2007 no exception. This deliciously refreshing celebratory sparkling wine is an ideal choice for any special occasion or quiet night in, and has an increasingly loyal following. ORDER NOW...

ROCKFIELD TURNS 10! (November, 2006)
Rockfield celebrated 10 years in November 2006! To help celebrate the big 1-0 we will be offering all existing and new mailing list members one free bottle of Rockfield wine in every case purchase (average price)... If you are not a member yet, sign up below,  and you will also receive free postage with case purchases within Australia.

ANDREW'S A FINALIST!
(September, 2006)
Our family winemaker, Andrew Gaman Jnr was selected as a 2006 finalist in the prestigious national Australian Young Winemaker of the Year Awards, judged by the NSW Wine Society. This is a tremendous achievement, with Andrew's 2006 Semillon and 2006 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc being selected as his standout wines. Congratulations Andrew, your success is hard earned and well deserved.

 

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