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Halliday recognises outstanding Houghton Wines    28 July 2011

Houghton Wines has won plaudits from leading Australian wine writer James Halliday, receiving the highest winery rating with five red stars in his latest Wine Companion 2012 Edition.

Five labels were rated as Outstanding (94-100 points), while another 3 wines were Highly Recommended (90-93 points). These brilliant results are a credit to our viticulture and credible winemaking team.

Below is a full list of our excellent results.

Houghton –
Jack Mann Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 – 97 points
Wisdom Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – 96 points
Gladstones Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 – 95 points
Wisdom Pemberton Chardonnay 2009 – 94 points
Wisdom Frankland River Shiraz 2009 – 94 points
Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – 93 points
Wisdom Pemberton Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2007 – 92 points
Houghton Stripe Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – 90 points
Houghton Stripe White Classic 2010 – 89 points
Houghton Stripe Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010 – 88 points
Margaret River Chardonnay 2010 – 88 points

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