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Canobolas-Smith wines takes its name from Mount Canobolas, an extinct volcano, that is the highest point between Sydney and the Indian Ocean and the Smith family name.
“The Cellar Door is well worth a visit…”
James Halliday
Gourmet Traveller WINE January 2008
2005 Canobolas-Smith Chardonnay, Orange, $40.
Very restrained and youthful with terrific underlying complexity; a more reserved vintage for this maker. While great now, it promises more with time. Continues to unfold in the glass. Five Stars 95/100 Drink to 2015.
Winewise December 2007
2005 Canobolas-Smith Reserve Shiraz, Orange, $35.
...Continuing with reds other than pinot noir, we have the superb Cote Rotie taste-alike, the 2005 Canobolas-Smith Reserve Shiraz. This fragrant, spicy, silky wonder of a wine is definitely for the Francophiles, but the Aussies will eventually catch up. (Gold)
Gourmet Traveller WINE November 2007
Canobolas-Smith Strawhouse Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Orange $A20. Of Murray Smith's Canobolas Smith wines, the more experimental drops made from grapes from neighbouring vineyards within the Orange region carry the Strawhouse moniker. This complex, savoury dry white is almost unrecognisable as either a sauvignon or semillon: it has a richness and complexity way beyond a simple varietal wine. It's been aged in old, second-hand barrels and, with some time in the bottle, the abundant yet finely honed flavours are at their peak. ...Plus it's an absolute bargain.
WINO with Stuart Gregor
The Sunday Magazine January 2006
Canobolas-Smith SHINE Reserve Chardonnay 2002, $35. “A truly classical, beautifully flavoured chardonnay that showcases the high vineyards of Orange. Close to being in Australia’s Top 10 chardys."
James Halliday
Australian Wine Companion 2006
“Canobolas-Smith has established itself as one of the leading Orange district wineries ...
Shine Reserve Chardonnay 2002 Excellent tight, fresh citrus and melon fruit in layer upon layer; good barrel ferment and spicy French oak; developing slowly, time to go yet. Rating 94 Drink 2010
Gourmet Traveler WINE 2005
2002 SHINE Reserve Chardonnay was reviewed in the June/July 2005 edition of Gourmet Traveler WINE: “
