Our Review
Evans Wines traces its history back to the 1970s when the late, revered, Len Evans formed a small, separate (from Rothbury Estate) business with then general manager of Rothbury Estate, Denis Power. Then, and now, its principal focus was on exports, the wines coming from various parts of Southeastern Australia. It is now fully owned by a group of wine industry professionals, headed by the Calabria family (of Westend Estate), which has a majority shareholding. The wines come in two ranges: Nine Stones and Bulletin Place. Nine Stones is varietal (Shiraz) and region (Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Hilltops) specific. Bulletin Place is a lower-priced range of varietal wines without regional ascription. Winemaker Emma Norbiato has had over a decade of experience, previously working at Casella Wines, Lindemans and Penfolds. Exports to the UK, the US and NZ. -JAMES HALLIDAY