tasting notes

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Adelaide Hills

13.2%

3.22

7.0 g/L

10.0 g/L

Tank Fermented

Very pale green tones.

Showing typical Sauvignon Blanc, herbaceous and grassy characters this is an exciting wine. Hints of Asparagus and roasted capsicum come through on the aroma and palate.

The palate is clean and refreshing, whilst the acidity of the bubbles makes this wine linger for that extra taste sensation.
The true varietal character of Sauvignon Blanc is retained in this sparkling version. A full well rounded palate finishes dry and refreshing.

Throw this in your esky till it is really icy, and enjoy it with oysters, scampi and other seafoods.

100% Chardonnay

Hunter Valley

11.7%

3.0

7.0 g/L

6 g/L

Tiraged 2005

30 months

Pale straw colour with a green hue.
Fine bead with persistent mousse.

The aroma is of green apples and citrus, with a subtle yeasty character reminiscent of sherbet.

This Chardonnay is a subtle and refined wine. The palate is soft, round and creamy with a finish of zesty lime citrus giving length and structure.
A light but refreshing style of wine.

Light to medium intensity seafood and white meat dishes.

Non varietal

South East Australian

11.0%

3.60

5.4 g/L

~30 g/L

Tank Fermented to retain the fruity fresh characters of the wine.

Pale Pink tones derived from the blending of our white wine base with a dash of red wine

The red wine imparts a fresh cut strawberry aroma to the citrus fruit of the base wine and is accentuated with the natural evolution of the bubbles from wine.

Natural acidity of the wine is balanced by the sweeter finish, whilst the red wine imparts a full mouth feel and balance to the wine.

Both an ideal aperitif or an accompaniment to a sweet and light dessert.

Non varietal

South East Australian

12.5%

3.25

6.6 g/L

~30 g/L

Tank Fermented to retain the fruity fresh characters of the wine.

Fresh red cherry colour

Hints of glazed cherries behind the zesty citrus and biscuit dough notes

A fun wine which surprises with a tannin finish lasting after the sweetness has imparted an easy drinkability to the wine. Very full palate, without the acid length of some drier styles.

Antipasto, Cheese or hors d'oeuvres. Will compliment strongly flavoured foods.

Muscat

Hunter Valley

6.3%

3.3

7.5 g/L

60 g/L

Watermelon Pink in colour

This is a fruit basket of flavours and aromas. Summer fruits of strawberries and raspberry are mixed with rose petals and the pronounced musk character is reminiscent of musk sticks and sherbet lollies.

Dolce per Tutti means “Sweet for Everyone”. It is named this in reference to its Italian heritage and taste, but it also captures the wide appeal this style of wine will have. The acidity of the bubbles offset the rich fruit sweetness and the wine still finishes clean and crisp. The high residual sugar will surprise even those with a dry palate.  Made from early picked Muscat, it truly captures the fruity characters of the grape. The sweet style of wine is surprisingly refreshing

Great with a fruity dessert, or baked cheesecake. The low alcohol lends itself to an early start with a sumptuous morning tea

Merlot & Chambourcin

Mudgee

13.0%

3.44

6.3 g/L

28.0 g/L

Tank fermented

Dark cherry in colour. The fine bead and mousse shows some colour from the integration of the two wines.

Smoky oak and tobacco aromas. Hints of stewed fruit.

A blend of two of our most popular sparkling reds. The berry fruit is well integrated with the subtle aged oak characters to give an easy drinking style. The natural acidity leads to the clean crisp finish and balances the sweetness of the dosage. The length on the palate and slightly dry finish makes it well suited for pre dinner drinks or to enjoy by itself. 

Well suited to antipasto and savouries. Its full flavour will match with strong food flavours such as smoked meats or fish.

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100% Merlot

Mudgee

13.5%

3.4

5.7 g/L

28.2 g/L

Tank fermented

Brilliant garnet colour.Fine bead with persistent mousse.

Vibrant varietal characters consistent with what was a cooler 2005 vintage: violets, cherrys and aniseed.

Light to medium bodied with savory fruit characters. Persistent length, finishing clean and dry.
A youthful fresh balanced wine.

Antipasto or medium intensity red meat dishes.

Chambourcin

Hunter Valley

13.0%

3.5

7.3 g/L

19 g/L

Tank Fermented

Vibrant & intense purple colour.

Smoky oak and blackcurrant aromas.

The palate is soft and velvety with generous fruit flavours. The palate lingers with the more savoury flavours of the wine, a mix of smooth smoky tannins, berries and fresh leather.

A medium bodied wine that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes.

Zinfandel & Durif

Mudgee

13.7%

3.47

6.3 g/L

21 g/L

Tiraged 2005

3 years

Black Cherry in colour.

Plums and spice are predominant on the aroma with a hint of dried tobacco.

The blending of Zinfandel and Durif has produced a well balanced wine. The lighter mouthfeel of the Zinfandel is offset by the thick rich tannins of the Durif. The palate has chocolate and earthy overtones with a rich satiny mouth feel from the tannins.

A great wine to enjoy with game, duck or smoked chicken.

Semillon

Hunter Valley

10%

3.3

6.2 g/L

6 g/L

Light straw in colour with a hint of green hue.

Youthful citrus aromas.

With powerful citrus flavours and well balanced acidity on the palate, this Hunter Valley Semillon is a traditional style with an outstanding fresh and clean fruit palate.

Complementary to any seafood and white meat dishes

Chardonnay

Hunter Valley

13%

3.46

6.4 g/L

5 g/L

Pale straw in colour.

Distinctive chardonnay charcaters with rich tropical fruit overtones and a hint of butterscotch.

Elegant buttery and vanillan characters as a result of well integrated oak, which compliments the crisp clean finish

Any rich white meat dishes.

100% Shiraz

BarossaValley

15.4%

3.51

6.8 g/L

3.3 g/L

Dark burgundy in colour

Eucalypt, Plum, Smokey Tobacco

This is a tight savoury wine which has a complex aroma and palate. Fruity characters of plum, blackcurrent and mint are integrated with dark chocolate, white pepper, licorice and smokey tobacco on the palate.

Great with red meat, Lamb, Beef or Venison