27145 New England Highway
 PO Box 225, Stanthorpe 4380
 Queensland, Australia
 Ph: (0011) 61 07 4683 4311
 Fax: (0011) 61 07 4683 4291

 Email: info@kominoswines.com

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REVIEWS:

Reviewers of wines are often wine judges able to savour wines without necessarily swallowing. After observing , swirling, sniffing and tasting, the professional reviewer will assess a wine then spit into a spittoon . A judges ability to forcefully and accurately hit the spittoon bucket while mindfully cogitating upon the wine has become a metaphor for their ability to assess and concisely express the virtues of a wine.
 

James Halliday The Weekend Australian May 12-13 2007

"In this game , Reds pack power and unafraid to score"

Kominos is owned by Tony and Mary Comino, who bought the winery from Tony's parents on its 21st vintage ( it was founded in 1976 ), and it came within a cat's whisker of a five star rating this year. Kominos ( www.kominoswines.com )makes 40,000 cases led by shiraz , the 2005 Reserve (94 points $30) and the standard ( 91 points, $24 ).Both are medium to full bodied, the reserve having a finer tannin structure, with more expression of both red and black fruits and a little more oak evident. The standard has strong texture, fine but insistent tannins running through the blackberry fruit of the palate, and is a serious well made wine.

	COMPANION NOTATION
	Winery ratings	5 stars Outstanding winery capable of producing wines of the highest quality 4 ½ stars Excellent Producer of very high quality wines
	Wine ratings	94-100 Outstanding. Wines of the highest quality, usually with a distinguished pedigree 90-93 Highly Recommended. Wines of great quality, style and character, worthy of a place in any cellar. 87-89 Recommended. Wines of above average quality, fault free, and with clear varietal expression

James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2007

Four ½ stars Reserve Granite Belt Merlot 2005. Youthful purple colour of very good depth : a vibrant young wine : good balance, depth and structure, finishing with appropriately fine savoury tannins. Rating 90

Four ½ stars Reserve Granite Belt Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. Very powerful and youthful to the point of rebellious; plush blackcurrant fruit then firm earthy ,slightly astringent tannins. All it needs is time for these components to come together. Rating 90.

Four stars Granite Belt Sauvignon Blanc 2004. Solid wine, now in a lock -down phase on the bouquet and palate,with gooseberry/herb/tropical nuances fighting for their liberty.Rating 88

Four stars Granite Belt Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2004. Zesty,tangy citrus and mineral characters throughout: long bone dry finish. Rating 88

Mike Frost The Courier Mail Goodlife October 3 ,2006

Kominos 2005 Reserve Merlot; A silver medal winner at this year's Royal Queensland Wine Show, this has lovely plum and berry fruit on the nose and the palate. Try it over the next few years with lamb or duck. $33 ex winery . 46834311. Also try the '05 Reserve Shiraz and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ($35) Rating 90.