Geoff Weaver Wines Lenswood, Adelaide Hills, South Australia Geoff Weaver Wines produces invariably immaculate Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc, and one of the longest lived Chardonnay's to be found in Australia (James Halliday 2003). Numerous awards for the Geoff Weaver wines demonstrate the outstanding qualities of this vineyard. The Geoff Weaver Wines vineyard lies high, approximately 500 - 550 metres above sea level, in the Adelaide Hills near Lenswood. Geoff chose this cool place to grow grapes to make fine table wines of distinctive character. Seasonal variations are reflected in the wine style but generally Lenswood is cool and even in temperature. The wines are made by Geoff in the world famous Petaluma winery. Winery Rating – 5 Stars James Halliday 2003. Riesling 1998 Fragrant, citrus blossom fruit with mineral aromas. Fresh citrus fruit palate with a crisp, textural savoury edge. Even, mouthfilling, lingering flavour. Excellent ageing prospects, building in honey, lime flavours. James Halliday 92 points (2001), 94 points (2000). Chardonnay 1999 Fresh, complex, melon fruit with subtle cream, spice and nut overtones. A wine of freshness and delicacy. Dry, crisp and long flavour. Ripe and robust but still restrained when compared with most Australian Chardonnays. Cellar 5-10 years. James Halliday 94 points. Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 1999 Intensely flavoured with the fruit elements and subtle oak apparent on the nose carrying through to the palate. Ripe fruit with mouthfilling richness on the middle palate and a lingering, drying tannin on the finish. Built to age. James Halliday 89 points, 93 points (1998). Sauvignon Blanc 2003 Intense gooseberry and tropical fruit nose with a hint of cut grass. Intensely flavoured ripe fruit with richness on the middle palate and a soft lingering finish. James Halliday 94 points (2002), 90 points (2001).