The following is an extract from James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009.
Mistletoe Wines ***** (5 Red Stars) – Highest rating.
The wines are made onsite by Nick Paterson, who has had significant experience in the Hunter Valley.
The quality, and the consistency of these wines is irreproachable, as is their price.
5 Glass rating
Home Vineyard Hunter Valley Semillon 2007 Fragrant and pronounced herb, grass and lanolin aromas; a long, vibrant palate with a lingering finish introducing a note of lemon juice. Screwcap. 10° alc. Rating 94 To 2017 $17
Hunter Valley Shiraz 2006 Has well above-average drive and intensity to the tangy black fruits; long palate and finish; very good quality and even better value. Drink this, cellar the Reserve. Screwcap. 13.5° alc. Rating 94 To 2014 $20
Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2006 Deep colour; new French oak adds a structure though not a flavour dimension, with slightly more tannins and texture on the long finish. Screwcap. 13.5° alc. Rating 94 To 2021 $28
4.5 Glass rating
Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2007 Spotlessly clean; clean, crisp and very long in the mouth; great medium-term development potential. Screwcap. 10° alc. Rating 93 To 2013 $22
Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2007 Has greater elegance and focus than the varietal, more white peach and nectarine; good length and well integrated new and used French oak; 260 cases. Screwcap. 13° alc. Rating 91 To 2012 $24
4 Glass rating
Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2007 Whole bunch-pressed; plenty of fleshy yellow and white peach fruit; barrel-fermented in old French oak, adding to the texture and structure. Screwcap. 13.5° alc. Rating 89 To 2010 $20
Barrel Fermented Hunter Valley Rose 2007 Youthful crimson; plenty of black cherry flavour, well-balanced and dry. Screwcap. 12.5° alc. Rating 88 To 2009 $20
Hunter Valley Mozcato 2007 Manages something different, with tangy lemon zest aromas; from estate-grown muscat à petit grains; 375 ml bottle