Robert Oatley

Some terrific wines recommended from Texas wine writer Gus Clemens for the 4th of July including Robert Oatley Rose of Sangiovese. Happy Independence Day!

http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2011/jun/28/pop-these-corks-this-july-fourth/

Cheers!

Robert Oatley Rose of Sangiovese 2010 is a Wine of the Week! Again & Again & Again….

http://www.zesterdaily.com/drinking/959-robert-oatley-rose-of-sangiovese-australian-wine-

Cheers to Gerald Boyd! In today’s www.winereviewonline.com he reviews 4 of the James Oatley TIC TOK wines.

James Oatley Tic Tok, Mudgee (New South Wales, Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 ($14, Robert Oatley Vineyards):  The key to this fruity Cabernet was aging in used French oak then blending that component with a portion that was kept in stainless steel tanks.  Fermenting on the skins gave the wine a deep plum-red color, while the aging regimen yielded a dense ripe berry nose with cedar and leafy notes.  Rounding out this very drinkable Cabernet are bright fruit, good texture, refined tannins, 14.5% alcohol and good length. 91 Gerald D. Boyd Jun 14, 2011

James Oatley Tic Tok, Mudgee (New South Wales, Australia) Shiraz 2009 ($14, Robert Oatley Vineyards):  The same oak and steel aging regimen used on the Tic Tok Cabernet (also reviewed this week) was also employed for this Mudgee Shiraz, resulting in a wine with a deep ruby color, forward plum and berry aromatics with spicy oak notes, medium fruit and tannins, 14% alcohol, and good length through the finish.  This is a leaner style of Aussie Shiraz than many we see in the U.S. market. 88 Gerald D. Boyd Jun 14, 2011

White:

James Oatley Tic Tok, Mudgee (New South Wales, Australia) Chardonnay 2008 ($14, Robert Oatley Vineyards):  There’s just a hint of oak in the flavors of this crisp Chardonnay.  Tank and barrel fermented and then treated to a brief stay in French oak, the winemaking process resulted in a very pale straw color, lemony aromas and faint tropical fruit that lead to bright fruit flavors with subtle oak, crisp acidity, mineral notes, 12.8% alcohol and a long fruity finish.  A very nice aperitif wine, it would also be good with shellfish. 89 Gerald D. Boyd Jun 14, 2011

James Oatley Tic Tok, Western Australia (Australia) Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon 2009 ($14, Robert Oatley Vineyards):  Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon blends are popular in Australia; when more Semillon is used, the wine is called Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc.  This brisk and tangy blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon from Pemberton, Frankland River and Margaret River in Western Australia has a very pale straw color, low intensity grassy and lime zest aromas, bright slightly herbal flavors with a hint of tropical fruit.  It finishes with moderate length and 12.5% alcohol. 88 Gerald D. Boyd Jun 14, 2011

Weekly Wine Pick: James Oatley 2009 Pinot Grigio Tik Tok

Here’s an easy, affordable patio-sipper for your weekend. Works perfectly fine on its own, or pair with summer salads and light appetizers like bruschetta topped with chevre and a sprinkling of fresh herbs. Enjoy!

James Oatley 2009 Pinot Grigio South Eastern Australia Tik Tok ($14). Nothing overly complex here, just smooth, light pear, melon and a touch of citrusy brightness. Ready to drink now.

At The Critics Challenge the Rose of Sangiovese was voted Best of Show and in Robert Whitley’s column today he recapped a few of his favorites that happened to be under $20….”Robert Oatley 2010 Rose of Sangiovese, Mudgee, Australia ($15) — It was the slam-dunk winner in the rose category, and it’s been a winner in every wine competition that it has entered. It will be a winner at your backyard barbecue, too. It has lovely balance, low alcohol, pretty fruit and a friendly price. More rose like this, please!”

Thanks for the thirst quenching recommendation of Robert Oatley Chardonnay from Mudgee…now that summer is here, make sure you buy some! below you can check out the link…

http://talk.rachaelraymag.com/blogs/wine_chicks_guide_to_inexpensive_wine/archive/2011/06/03/2008-robert-oatley-chardonnay-mudgee.aspx

Robert Oatley wins a Best of Show again! 5 wines were voted “Best Of Show” out of 1400 entries from 16 countries at last weekend’s 8th Wine Critics Challenge and the Rose of Sangiovese is one of them.  All the judges are respected well known wine writers. Including Robert Whitley, Jon Bonne, Rebecca Murphy, Wilfred Wong, Mary Ewing Mulligan MW, Ed McCarthy, Dr Michael Apstein, Paul Lukacs, Marguerite Thomas, Nick Passmore, Elin McCoy, Linda Murphy, Blake Gray and others…

Robert Oatley Vineyards
Best of Show Rose 2010 Rosè  of Sangiovese Mudgee $15.00
Critics Platinum 2009 Tempranillo, King Valley Australia $20.00
Critics Gold 2010 Gewurztraminer, Cumbandry Vineyard Mudgee $25.00
Critics Gold 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Pemberton  Australia $16.00

James Oatley TIC TOK
Critics Gold 2009 Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon Western Australia $14.00

Cheers!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! More great comments on James Oatley TIC TOK!  This time from WineSkinny.com which is one of the original cool wine blogs.  Great to be one of the wines of choice for her Memorial Weekend Blog…

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Cheers and remember to have a wonderful holiday with Oatley wines,

See for yourself, the Quarterly Review of Wines calls Robert Oatley’s new Australian adventure, “… a winner.”

“One thing Hancock is enthusiastic about is Robert Oatley’s high-profile consulting winemaker. Larry Cherubino started working with James Manners and the
Oatley team in 2008 and now devotes most of his time to Robert Oatley Vineyards while still working with his family wine. One of the Cherubino’s tasks is to source grapes for Oatley wines, including a Shiraz from the Alpine Valley in Northeast Victoria and a second Shiraz from a single vineyard in the Great Southern of Western Australia. Both wines are slated for release in the near future and will be available in small quantities in the U.S. market.”

James Oatley TIC TOK Shiraz Mudgee 2009 (Australia); Score: 89; Very Good, Strong Recommendation; Great Value
James Oatley TIC TOK Cabernet Sauvignon Mudgee 2009 (Australia); Score: 87; Very Good, Strong Recommendation