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James
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James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010 Edition
Groom Wines received five stars and included in the Best Wineries of the Barossa Valley region. The 2008 Groom Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc received the highest score awarded to a Sauvignon Blanc.
GROOM Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2008
The bouquet is good, but it is the great vibrancy, almost urgency, of the palate that gives this wine its quality and style, with a long, grainy finish. Screwcap. 12.9% alc. Rating 95 To 2011
GROOM Barossa Valley Shiraz 2007
Against all the odds, has some spicy/savoury aromas expected from a cool vintage, not a hot one; supple, juicy black fruits and licorice on the palate follow down a similar path, fine tannin to close. Cork. 14.5% alc. Rating 94 To 2017
GROOM Bush Block Barossa Valley Zinfandel 2007
An utterly distinctive bouquet of raspberries, spiced plum, cake and spice; terrific lift, life and thrust to the finish. Groom's Californian experience shines through. 14.5% alc. Rating 94 points. Drink 2015. Date Tasted Feb 09
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009 Edition
Barossa
Valley Shiraz 2006
Dense purple; rich,
focused and powerful blackberry and licorice fruit, oak in the back
stalls; harmonious and complete wine with great balance and mouthfeel.
Cork. 14.3% alc.
Rating
96. To 2016.
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2008 Edition
Groom
Barossa Valley Shiraz 2005
Rich, blackberry, plum, licorice and a touch of spice:
oak and tannin management spot on.
95
points
Groom
Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2006
No hint of sweatiness or reduction; a pleasing array of
citrus, passionfruit and gooseberry; good length and intensity. 93
points
Marschall Groom Cellars producers of Groom wines , Five
Star Rating;
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James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2007 Edition - 10th Anniversary
James
Halliday is Australia's most respected wine critic and
wine writer. He has written or contributed to more than
50 books on wine. The Wine Companion is Australia’s No.
1 best selling guide to wineries and wine in Australia.
Marschall
Groom Cellars, producers of the Groom wines, 4.5 out of
5 star rating: “Excellent producer of very high quality
wines".
Groom
Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004 - 94 points. Blackberry,
spice and leather aromas; a wonderfully silky smooth and
supple palate, leaning more to red than black fruits;
good oak. Drink 2015. 13.8% alc.
Groom
Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2005 - 90 points. Spotlessly clean; attractive, gentle apple, passion fruit
and goose-berry; a soft, fruity, rather minerally finish;
12.9% alc.
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Wine
Enthusiast Magazine
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| Wine
Enthusiast - September 2008
Groom Adelaide
Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Daryl Groom has turned out a reasonably bold, intense Savignon Blanc
that weighs under 13% alcohol yet manages to avoid tasting malnourished
or underripe. Fig, melon and citrus aromas and flavors hit the right
buttons, then finish on a lingering note. 90
points
May
2004
Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2003 - 90 points
A sunny, lovely wine, the Groom smells of yellow fruit
and vanilla bean (the latter note is strange, considering
the wine’s unoaked). On the palate, it’s lively and crisp,
with bright pineapple, citrus and green grape flavors.
Juicy and crisp on the finish, with chalk drawing the
wine to its close. Delicious, and affordable to boot.
Editors’ choice.- D.M.
June
2003
Groom Barossa Valley Shiraz 2001 - 94 points
Lush, deep, rich and ripe, the wine fans out
to reveal complex layers of black cherry, plum, licorice,
spice, chocolate, blackberry, tar, vanilla, coconut and
herbs. Smooth and plush-textured, with a finish that doesn't
quit. - J.M.
June 2003
Groom Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc - 91 points
A bold wine, loaded with bright acidity but balanced
by plenty of weight. I'ts redolent of grapefruit, gooseberry,
fig, melon, fresh-cut hay, lemon and madarin orange. Long
and fresh on the finish.- J.M.
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The
Wine Spectator
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| Wine Spectator - Aug 15th 2008
Harvey Steiman's "Bakers Dozen of Rich Australian Reds'
GROOM Shiraz Barossa Valley 2006 Score: 91
Dark in color and flavor, with black cherry and blackberry fruit coursing through20from the first sip to the long, lively finish. The tannins are well-integrated, and the wine feels juicy, deftly balancing the fruit with refreshing acidity and a hint of smoke. Drink now through 2016. 1,358 cases imported. —H.S.
December
15, 2007
Groom
Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Australia's
Highest Rated, Top Value Sauvignon Blanc
Bright and juicy, with pear and citrus flavors that lilt
through the lively finish.
A Sauvignon Blanc that deserves attention. 90
points
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November
30th, 2006
Australia's
# 1 Top Value Sauvignon Blanc - Groom Adelaide Hills 90
points
Lithe and aromatic, with juicy nectarine, lime, mineral
and floral herb flavors competing for attention. Refreshing
finish.
"Offers good bang for the buck" Harvey Steiman
The
Wine Spectator Insider, January 26th, 2005
FIRST LOOK AT OUR EDITORS’ MOST EXCITING NEW WINES
GROOM Barossa Valley Shiraz 2003 91 points
Geyser
Peak winemaker Daryl Groom’s family grows the grapes and
makes this firm red in Australia. Balanced toward elegance,
it’s nicely focused to show off its smoky black cherry
and tar flavors, mingling with licorice notes on the fine-grained
finish. Best from 2006 through 2012 - H.S.
May
31st, 2004 - New Releases
2002 Groom Shiraz Barossa Valley - 92 points
Firm in texture, refined and elegant for a big,
broad-shouldered wine, offering smoky currant, plum and
pepper flavors that hover expectantly over a chewy finish,
persisting impressively. Best from 2007 through 2014.
– H.S.
April
30th, 2004 - New Releases
2003 Groom Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc -90
points
Fresh and tangy, with ripe peach and pineapple
notes shaded with citrusy, herbal notes all coming together
nicely on the finish. Drink now. – H.S.
June
30th 2003 - New Releases
2001 Groom Barossa Valley Shiraz - 91 points
Dense and herbal, with a gamy streak running
through the deep layers of black cherry, anise an roasted
meat flavours that persist through the long and deftly
balanced finish. Drink now through 2010. 1,000 cases made.
- H.S.
April
30th, 2003
2002 Groom Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc - 90
points
Vivid, tangy and appealing for its vibrant green apple,
lime, white pepper and papaya flavors that resonate on
the juicy finish. Drink now. 1,000 cases made. –
H.S.
June
13th, 2002 - Hot Wines
2000 Groom Shiraz Barossa Valley - 91 points
Daryl Groom, winemaker for Geyser Peak in California,
hasn’t forgotten his Aussie roots. From his family’s
vineyard in Barossa comes this polished red, not as dense
and gooey as some Barossa Shiraz, but nicely built to
frame the pretty blueberry, plum and currant fruit, with
hints of sweet vanilla, caramel and spice. Drink
now through 2009. –H.S.
May
15th, 2002 - Hot Wines
2001 Groom Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc - 88
points
Bright and lively with pretty pear, herb and citrus flavors
in delicate balance, echoing softly on the finish.
Drink now. 1,000 cases made. –H.S.
September
15th, 2001
Groom Shiraz Barossa Valley 1999 - 91 points
Round and plump, brimming with pretty plum, blackberry
and spice flavors, hinting at peppermint and anise as
the flavors echo on the soft finish. A new wine
from Daryl Groom of California’s Geyser Peak Winery.
Drink now through 2010. 710 cases made. –H.S.
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Dan
Berger’s Vintage Experiences
The
Weekly Wine Commentary
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| Dan
Berger's Vintage Experience-
The Weekly Wine Commentary - January 3rd, 2008
Groom Adelaide
Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Vibrant melon and citrus aroma with a trace of lifted tropical fruit;
lilting, succulent entry and only 12.8% alcohol...
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Volume
VII, Issue 21 - July 11th, 2002
Tasting Notes
Exceptional Wines
2001 Groom Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc
Attractive fresh lemon peel and olive with a hint of spice.
Quite dry and lean, but excellent with seafood.
Tasted double-blind.
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Mead on Wine
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| Vol.
K-42, 1999
1999
Groom Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc - 90 points
Groom 1999 Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc.
Definitely a food wine. Bone dry to the point of
austerity. White grapefruit and lemon grass with
a little gooseberry in the aftertaste. Crisp, refreshing
acidity.
Mead on Wine Extra
It’s a historic fact that the first recognition received
in the U.S. by Daryl Groom, now star winemaker at Geyser
Peak and once winemaker of internationally famous “Grange”
from Penfolds in Australia, was in this venue. Groom’s
first wines at Geyser Peak showed the promise that has
since been fulfilled, and we were fortunate to be a year
ahead of the pack in making that discovery.
Now he’s making his own wine, under his own name, in very
time quantities, as part of a family owned project.
Total production of these Australian jewels is around
1000 cases, with only 250 of the spectacular Shiraz.
Mead on Wine readers have an inside track on acquiring
some of the few bottles available.
Vol.
K-42, 1999
1998
Groom Barossa Valley Shiraz - 98 points
Groom 1998 BarossaValley Shiraz. I ‘m at
a loss for words to adequately describe this fantastic
first release from a vineyard contiguous to the famous
“Grange”vineyard. Unbelievably intense black cherry
and plum fruit with a little extra cassis. It is
difficult to comprehend how a wine can be so big and extractive,
yet so perfectly balanced and silky smooth at such a tender
age. 98 points
Mead on Wine Extra
It’s a historic fact that the first recognition received
in the U.S. by Daryl Groom, now star winemaker at Geyser
Peak and once winemaker of internationally famous “Grange”
from Penfolds in Australia, was in this venue. Groom’s
first wines at Geyser Peak showed the promise that has
since been fulfilled, and we were fortunate to be a year
ahead of the pack in making that discovery.
Now he’s making his own wine, under his own name, in very
time quantities, as part of a family owned project.
Total production of these Australian jewels is around
1000 cases, with only 250 of the spectacular Shiraz.
Mead on Wine readers have an inside track on acquiring
some of the few bottles available.
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Beverage
Dynamics
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| January/February
2001
BEST WINES OF THE MILLENNIUM
Groom 1999 Sauvignon
Blanc (Australia )- 92 points
Rich, unctuous flavors with smoky and flinty nuances;
superb interwoven acidity; long supple, complex finish;
class and elegance. ($17)
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East
End Cellars - Australia
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| ..."One
is a relatively new name, Groom. The wine maker is Daryl
Groom, ex Penfolds winemaker and maker of Grange, Daryl
is now head winemaker at the huge Californian wine producer
Geyser Peak. As well as this job, along with friends who
have wonderful vineyards in the Barossa Valley, supplying
grapes to Torbrecks amongst many others, Daryl Groom makes
classy Barossa Shiraz, and the new and excitingly delicious
Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc. Both are well worth trying."
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Weekend
Australian - June 7th 2008
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In
the June 7th Weekend Australian, James Halliday named
some of the top scoring Shiraz wines
from his yet to be published bestselling wine guide,
the 2009 Australian Wine Companion.
We
were thrilled to discover the Groom 2006 Shiraz
was one of the few Barossa wines to score a fantastic
96 points. Only one wine scored higher.
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here to read the entire article...>>
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2007
Adelaide Review Hot 100 South Australian Wines
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Groom
Barossa Valley Shiraz 2005
Shiraz with depth and detail is what makes the Barossa
Valley so revered, as demonstrated here. Fine red and
dark fruits, bright and balanced, placing textbook shiraz
character squarely in regional context. Unobstructive
oak and rock solid fruit.
Groom
Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Showing plenty of typical Adelaide Hills grassy sauvignon
character, this is a reliable all-rounder for summer drinking.
Attractive fragrance with some finer characters, the palate
delivers crisp juicy flavour, finishing with lip-smacking
punch.
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SA Life Magazine
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David Sly: New Brands from notable names.
Groom Bush Block Barossa Valley Zinfandel.
Daryl Groom was a senior winemaker at Penfolds in the Barossa before spending the past 20 years in the United States driving the company's Californian operations, and he's now steering his own ventures. However, he has maintained an interest in the Barossa, leading to his own boutique label run in partnership with viticulturist David Marschall. As a sign of Daryl's Californian interest, one of only three wines produced by the label is zinfandel, though the super ripe fruit taken off the duo's Bush Block at Kalimna is more robust than many of its Californian cousins. The resulting wine shows very Barossan hallmarks: deep, dark colour, fruit driven character, considerable weight in the back palate with brooding black fruit notes, although a very spicy, raisiny aroma with a hint of pomegranate's sweet tang shows zinfandels distinct character.
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Wall Street Journal - Sept 5th 2008
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In a broad blind tasting of 50 Shiraz from Australia that cost $20 to $50, these were our 8 favorites. These are good with a rare steak, a very juicy hamburger or grilled, herbed chicken.
Groom (Marschall Groom Cellars) 2004 (Barossa Valley).
Good/Very Good. Easy and informal, with a hint of roasted
fruit and a bit of attractive earthiness.
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Wine and Business WBM 100 |
Groom Barossa Bush Block Zinfandel - 91 points
Vintage 2007
Nick Stock: There ain't too many folks investigating the merits of Zinfandel in the Barossa Valley but it looks to work well. Trademark dried blue fruits and just a hint of liquorice here, plenty of width through the palate but not too unruly. Dried plum finish.
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Amy Reiley - Mastor of Gastronomy, Le Cordon Bleu
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Author of Fork Me, Spoon Me: the sensual cookbook
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Groom 2006 Shiraz
This wine is poised to become Australia’s next cult Shiraz. (No surprise that it is made by the man responsible for producing Penfolds’ Grange from ’84-’90.) A nose of black cherry, currant and cocoa precedes a bowl of black fruit flavors, dusty tannins and pleasantly biting acid. Restrained by Aussie standards, underlying leather and anise keep the Shiraz grounded.
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Sydney Morning Herald
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Huon Hooke: TOP AUSSIE RED. 92 points
Groom Bush Block Zinfandel. 2007
Daryl Groom's Barossa zinfandel will appeal to lovers of in your face reds. Spices, blackberries, meaty, jammy and raisin aromas; stops just short of portiness, impressive generosity and power. Best young. Food Barbeque ribs in plum sauce Date. April 14th, 2009
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