Reviews & Awards

We are pleased announced that we have made our first appearence in the Australian Wine Companion and have recieved a 3.5  star rating.

Jonathan Hambrook purchased what he aptly named Stockman's Ridge in 2002. Situated 20 km north of Bathurst at 900 m above sea level, it has spectacular views to the south. Since it was acquired, barely a month has gone by without activities involving the Hambrook family. A cherry orchard was established, cattle grazing commenced, a 1 million litre dam completed, and sequential planting throughout 2004 and '05 with shiraz, pinot gris, pinot noir and savagnin the varieties chosen. Over and above this, Jonathan has leased two vineyards in Orange planted to merlot, shiraz, pinot gris and sauvignon blanc. While he has no formal winemaking qualifications, he is able to draw on advice from David Lowe (Lowe Family Wines), Mark Renzaglia (Winburndale Wines) and Phil Kerney (Ross Hill).

The James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011 Edition

An indispensable reference for all enthusiasts of Australian wine, the Australian Wine Companion is a must-have for anyone planning to visit a wine-growing region or to replenish their cellar or wine rack. It is the most authoritative and entertaining guide to Australian wine. Features include:

New features in The Australian Wine Companion 2011 Edition:

• Section on varietal wine styles and regions
• Value symbol to indicate wines offering special value for money
• Enhanced ranking of the best wineries of each region

Features of the Wine Companion book:

• Full tasting notes for 3,888 wines
• Ratings, drink-to dates and prices for a further 2,613 wines
• 111 new wineries
• 1487 winery profiles
• Best of the best by variety
• Vintage ratings charts for each region
• Regional index showing availability of food, accommodation, music events and cellar-door sales
• A full-colour map of the wine regions of Australia