James Halliday
James Halliday Wine Companion 2013
Winery Rating 5 stars 
Lindsay McCall is a magician at work
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Winemaker Summary
Schoolteacher-turned-winemaker Lindsay McCall has shown an absolutely exceptional gift for winemaking across a range of styles, but with immensely complex Pinot Noir and Shiraz leading the way. The wines have an unmatched level of success in the wine shows and competitions Paringa Estate is able to enter, the limitation being the relatively small size of production of the top wines in his portfolio. His skills are no less evident in contract winemaking for others.Winery of the Year 2007 Wine Companion. Exports to the UK, Denmark, South Korea, Singapore Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Wine Ratings
The Paringa Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009 
A fraction of purple to the crimson colour; the super-fragrant bouquet leaps out of the glass, excuding black cherries and a das of French oak; the palete has even greater elegance and length than the '10 Estate, oak very much part of the picture as an essential part of the future of beautiful Pinot. Screwcap. 14% alc. Rating 97 To 2020 $90
Estate Pinot Noir 2010
Mid-crimson, bright hue; a lifted bright and elegant perfume of red and black cherry, hoi sin and Asian spices; the palate is racy and light on its feet, with lacy fine tannins and a long and expansive, elegant structure; a wine built on finesse rather than raw power. Screwcap. 14.5% alc. Rating 96 To 2020
The Paringa Single Vineyard Shiraz 2008
Deep, dark colour; the rich bouquet of blackberry, satsuma plum and pepper leads into an intense and long palate; the oak is perfectly balanced and integrated, the tannins likewise. From the estate vineyard, a wine inheriting a glittering show record. Screwcamp. 14.5% alc. Rating 96 To 2023 $80
The Paringa Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2010
Vivid green hue; the bouquet offers a strong accent of spicy oak, with the pure pear and nectarine fruit lingering beneath' the plate is soft and generous on entry, showing great concentration and a long expansive rush of sweet fruit and charcuterie on the finish; big-boned and warm, done well. Screwcamp. 14% alc. Rating 94 To 2018 $50 BE
Reserve Special Barrel Selection Pinot Noir 2007
Very bright colour; monolithic in proportion with more of everything, handled with great control; dark plum, bright cherry, allspice, game and charry oak intermingle for a heady mix of aromas; the palate relays this conviction with real depth and power on entry, and lightness returns as the flavours cascade from start to finish; needs much time, but will reward patience. Screwcap. 14.5% alc. Rating 96 To 2016
Reserve Special Barrel Selection Pinot Noir 2007
Very bright colour; monolithic in proportion with more of everything, handled with great control; dark plum, bright cherry, allspice, game and charry oak intermingle for a heady mix of aromas; the palate relays this conviction with real depth and power on entry, and lightness returns as the flavours cascade from start to finish; needs much time, but will reward patience. Screwcap. 14.5% alc. Rating 96 To 2016
Estate Pinot Noir 2007
As ever, deeply coloured; an altogether serious pinot with magisterial depth to both the dark plum flavour and structure, and commensurate length. Born to stay. Screwcap. 14.5% alc Rating 96 To 2015
Vibrant colour; a heady mixture of elegance and ripe, luscious black fruit; plum, blackberry, pepper and sage engage on the bouquet; medium-bodied with racy acidity and really silky tannin; the not inconsiderable oak is a mere afterthought in the wake of the expansive fruit offer. Screwcap. 14.5% alc. Rating 96 To 2020
Peninsula Pinot Noir 2008
Bright and focused red cherry fruit with a very attractive spice component; lovely purity on the palate, with drive, nerve and a bit of grip form the vibrant fruit on offer; a shining example of the fruit showing its personality without winemaking clouding the offering. Screwcap. 14º alc. Rating 95 to 2014
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