2008 Postcode [2582] Shiraz

"Crimson-purple; has a dusting of spice and pepper on the plum and blackberry fruit of the bouquet; the palate has very good texture and length, the fruit flavours enhanced by spot-on picking." Rated 94

James Halliday - 2011 Australian Wine Companion

2008 Postcode [2582] Shiraz

"It smells fresh and sweet, but boy, does it deliver a mouthful of yummy flavour. It's got softness, impact and character. It tastes of plums, raisins, cherries and dried herbs, and when you swallow it leaves an aftertaste of hazelnuts, spice and fresh, ripe berries. Super drinking." 92 Points.

The Big Red Wine Book 2010/2011

2008 Postcode [2587] Cabernet Sauvignon

"When Hilltops cabernet is good, it manages to combine a sweet, fleshy ripeness with an easy-going but noticeable tannin structure. This is a good example of it. It tastes of boysenberries and mulberries, an old-spice box and tobacco. It lingers well and fills your mouth with flavour. Love the overall balance of this." 92 Points.

The Big Red Wine Book 2010/2011

2008 Postcode [2582] Shiraz

"Rich and almost chocolate cakey with black pepper, black cherry and a dusting of vanilla oak. Medium to full bodied with plenty of dark fruit and spice and submerged powdery tannins. Finishes dry with good length. Continued to improve over a couple of day’s tasting, pulling more savoury and stylish towards the end. An altogether tidy package for the price." 91 Points.

Gary Walsh - The Winefront - 12th April 2010

2008 Postcode [2587] Cabernet Sauvignon

"What I like about this wine is its immediate appeal and overall drinkability. Its youthfulness counterbalances very well with a sense of palate maturity on the other hand. Classic robust spicy plums and black fruits come through the aromas, countenanced with liquorice, aniseed and dark chocolate. Polished, delicious and pure and spicy and developing to its core roots as Cabernet, I thoroughly enjoyed drinking this red that originates from Kingsvale in the Hilltops region of South West NSW. Made by Rhys Eather of Meerea Park fame, it delivers on all levels. Try with osso buco." 91 Points - Excellent.

Paul Ippolito - 12th April 2010

2008 Postcode [2582] Shiraz

"This high quality Hunter Valley winery loves to dabble in varieties and styles not common in the region. This Shiraz is from Murrumbateman, just outside Canberra: postcode 2582. It's a lovely, drink-me-now wine with juicy red berry flavours, some mint and plums, good depth of flavour and lots of pepper and spice on the finish. Good on its own or with meat or pasta. Top value."

Rick Allen - Parramatta Advertiser - 7th April 2010

2005 Postcode [2587] Cabernet Sauvignon

"The grapes come from Kingsvale, Postcode 2587, how clever and in the salubrious surrounds of a roadside motel, or the lonely lympic village, there's nothing like a nice red to keep you company." 8.4 / 10

Max Crus - Grape Expectations - The Daily Examiner - 17th August 2008

2005 Postcode [2587] Cabernet Sauvignon

"New from the Kingsvale Vineyard, Hilltops region, this has earthy, blackberry and currant aromas with a hint of eucalyptus. The palate is tight and aloive, with clean intensity. Now to 15 years plus". 90/100. Top Aussie Red.

Huon Hooke - SMH Good Living - 15th July 2008

2004 Postcode [2320] Shiraz

“POSTCODE is a clever new initiative from the Eather family’s Meerea Park company and its brief is to showcase wines of varying regional characters from the Hunter and other areas. This good-value Pokolbin shiraz is ruby red and has scents of briar and caramel. Smooth, juicy plum flavour opens on the front of the palate and blueberry, licorice and poppy seed fruit characters combine with understated charry oak on the middle palate. Earthy tannins show at the finish.

John Lewis—Newcastle Herald—16th April 2008.

“Sweet and earthy with a mix of blackberry and raspberry fruit, smoke, pepper, liquorice, dark chocolate and well integrated toasty oak. There’s certainly a touch of the old sweaty saddle here but it works beautifully and adds complexity to the wine. On the palate medium bodied with blackberry/raspberry, dark chocolate and earthy smoky flavours. It feels smooth and supple with it’s fine grained tannins and balanced acidity; the whole package providing effortless drinking, and one not without a certain European charm and sensibility. Lovely wine.”  Rated : 90 Points.

Gary Walsh – Winorama – April 2008

2005 Postcode [2587] Cabernet Sauvignon

“This new range of wines refers to the fact that the best wines speak of the 'postcode' they were grown in. This wine was grown in the Hilltops region of New South Wales - a far better region for cabernet sauvignon than is generally discussed. The wine itself is minty, earthy, olive-like and curranty, the flavours both sound and satsifying. It drinks well.” Drink: 2008-2010. 87 points.

Campbell Mattinson – Winefront – 14th March 2008

“This is a Hunter Valley red and its lighter, funkier flavour profile speaks the region loud and clear. Medium-bodied flavours of dark cherry and game are matched to citrussy, sweaty oak. Drying (but attractive) tannins take it out. I love drinking this - but it will be a little wild for some.” Drink: 2008-2010. 88 points.

Campbell Mattinson – Winefront – 14th March 2008

2004 Postcode [2320] Shiraz

“This is a red from the new Postcode label from Rhys and Garth Eather of Meerea Park fame in the NSW’s Hunter Valley. The Postcode label is a series of wines that clearly show their     postcode by exhibiting true regional and varietal character, according to Garth Eather. May I say it is absolutely seamlessly balanced Shiraz drinking. Red and black fruits abound along with integrated oak, smooth soft and well rounded with balance and a good expression of their Hunter valley origins. A velvety mouthfeel makes for moreish and stylish drinking, my sort of drinking. Watch this space – more good things will follow, for certain.” Drink to 2012. About $22. 92/100 – Excellent.

Paul Ippolito—Paul Ippolito talks Wine—12th March 2008.

“Pure Hunter Shiraz nose- crushed dark spice, fresh leather, earth and dark fruit aromas. Medium to full weight, savoury dark cherry flavours with a gentle spiciness. Not a powerhouse but has good length and seemed more composed and harmonic on the second day. Good drinking here.” 90 Points.

Grant Dodd – The Wining Pro – March 2008

2005 Postcode [2587] Cabernet Sauvignon

“The name refers to the postcode of the Hilltops region in NSW, where the fruit for the wine was sourced. Purely varietal- mint, blackcurrant, pencil shavings, a light dustiness and some firm, powder like tannins to close. Finishes dry and savoury.  Lacks a little shape through the mid palate but drinks nicely regardless.” 89 Points.

Grant Dodd – The Wining Pro - March 2008