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THE WINES
2009 WATERVALE RIESLING
HAND PICKED
ESTATE GROWN, MADE & BOTTLED
WINE STYLE
Watervale is a small sub region at the southern end of the Clare Valley. A region that is recognized for producing some of the finest Rieslings in the country and arguably in the world.
Produced from 100% Riesling fruit, grown in the heart of Watervale at an altitude of 500 metres.
The vines are in excess of 35 years of age with one of the blocks being planted in 1926 – arguably one of the oldest Riesling vineyards in the district.
The fruit was hand picked and produced with the latest technology available, resulting in a classic, dry, aromatic style.
TASTING NOTES
Attractive green/straw colour. The nose shows delicate rose petal, citrus/lime fruit characters.
The palate is fresh and crisp with pristine limes and lemons with a clean refreshing acid finish.
2008 THE LOQUAT TREE
M.G.S.
5 STAR WINERY RATING
JAMES HALLIDAY WINERY COMPENDIUM
2008 EDITION
The Loquat Tree
The Loquat tree has been indigenous to the Orient for over 1000 years. The tree bears bunches of bright yellow sweet fruit in December.
It was brought to South Australia last century and was soon planted adjacent to vineyards as a crop indicator for the grapes. (A good crop of Loquats would indicate a good grape harvest and vice versa).
This wine has been named after one such tree which was planted in our vineyard in 1926, and now grows proudly in front of our Cellar Door Sales.
WINE STYLE
Produced from 45% Mourvedre, 43% Grenache and 12% Shiraz.
The blending of these three traditional grape varieties has been a common practice in South Australia for many decades, to produce a soft flavoursome red wine for everyday enjoyment.
This blend is an ideal accompaniment for pasta dishes and Mediterranean food styles.
TASTING NOTES
Medium depth bright purple red in colour. The nose displays ripe fleshy red berry fruit with a subtle vanilla oak background. The palate is clean fresh and alert with rich plumy fruit, exotic spices and a soft tannin finish.
2008 CLARE VALLEY
PINOT NOIR
(Limited Production)
5 STAR WINERY RATING
JAMES HALLIDAY WINERY COMPENDIUM
2008 EDITION
WINE STYLE
Pinot Noir is not widely grown in the Clare Valley, despite excellent growing conditions for this variety. The fruit is sourced from a small vineyard which is in excess of 30 years of age, being hand pruned and hand harvested. The fruit was fermented using traditional techniques for this variety, including open fermentation with stalks, carbonic maceration and basket pressing. Matured in 3 year old American and French oak for 12 months prior to blending and bottling.
TASTING NOTES
Medium depth of red/purples.
Lifted ripe strawberry fruit with a touch of cinnamon and subtle oak influences.
The palate is generous in flavour although elegant displaying spicy berry fruit, sweet oak and soft tannins.
2008 CLARE VALLEY SHIRAZ
TRADITIONAL BASKET PRESS
ESTATE MADE & BOTTLED
5 STAR WINERY RATING
JAMES HALLIDAY WINERY COMPENDIUM
2008 EDITION
NEW RELEASES
4 STARS WINESTATE MAGAZINE
WORLD’S GREATEST SHIRAZ CHALLENGE
WINESTATE 2010 4½ STARS
“Dark core of strong ripe fruit aromas; nice expression of spices. Fresh, lively and balanced palate with long, lingering varietal flavours and oaky overtones.”
WINE STYLE
Produced from dry grown fruit from selected vineyards in the Clare Valley.
The fruit was harvested at optimum flavour maturity, fermented in small open fermenters and basket pressed prior to maturation in new American Oak Barriques for 18 months, prior to blending and bottling.
TASTING NOTES
The wine exhibits dense purple red colour.
The nose is rich and complex showing ripe mulberry fruit enhanced by toasty/dusty new oak.
The palate is generous in structure with richness of flavour displaying ripe plums, red berries, toasty vanillan oak and a touch of Crème Brulee and finishes with long soft tannins.
Cellaring under controlled conditions will further enhance this wine.
2004 VI GENERATION
SHIRAZ CABERNET
5 STAR WINERY RATING
JAMES HALLIDAY WINERY COMPENDIUM
2008 EDITION
5 GLASSES – 94 POINTS
JAMES HALLIDAY WINERY COMPENDIUM
2008 EDITION
SILVER MEDAL 2006
CLARE VALLEY WINE SHOW CLASS 14 &
RUNNER UP TO TROPHY FOR BEST BLENDED RED OF SHOW
WINE STYLE
Produced from 51% Shiraz and 49% Cabernet Sauvignon. Estate grown on our vineyard at Watervale, at the Southern end of the Clare Valley.
The wine was hand made in small open fermenters, basket pressed and matured in new American Oak Hogsheads for 18 months prior to blending and bottling without the aid of fining agents or filtration.
TASTING NOTES
Strong purple red colour. The nose shows layers of ripe blackcurrant and blackberry spice enhanced by fresh integrated new oak.
The palate is medium to full bodied, with fresh plums and blackberry fruit with fine persistent tannins and a long finish.
Cellaring to 2015 under controlled conditions. Decanting is recommended.
TRAUGOTT CUVEE SPARKLING BURGUNDY
WINE STYLE/TASTING NOTES
‘Sparkling Burgundy’ is a style unique to Australia. It has been a favourite wine of ours for many years and hence it was only a matter of time before we made our own. Produced from a blend of Shiraz and Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Clare Valley.
Following maturation in small oak casks, the wines were blended, and underwent secondary fermentation, which has moulded this Cuvee into a wine with a beautiful garnet hue, lovely berry fruit, enhanced by autolysed yeast characters, and a soft velvety palate.
The perfect wine for Sunday brunch or superb with roast pork, turkey, hare, wild duck, or, as an alternate to your favourite sparkling white wine.
This style will bottle age beautifully for many years, due to the Co2 created by secondary fermentation, acting as a natural preservative.
Serve Chilled
OAK MATURED
CLASSIC TAWNY
375ml
5 STAR WINERY RATING
JAMES HALLIDAY WINERY COMPENDIUM
2008 EDITION
WINE STYLE
Our Classic Tawny is a fortified wine, produced from Mataro grapes in a style similar to those made in Australia for over 150 years commonly known as “Tawny Port”.
Following fermentation on skins and fortified with grape spirit, the wine has been matured in old oak barriques for a minimum of 4 years.
TASTING NOTES
Medium red/tawny colour. The nose displays chocolate and roasted nuts, The palate is soft and sweet with nutty, cherry ripe flavours.
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