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talkmaster | Kevin purchased Kilikanoon in 1997 after having worked for such companies as Krondorf, d'Arenberg, Kingston Estate, Orlando, BRL Hardy, Kendal Jackson, and in the USA, Willamette Valley. ... CONTINUE READING » |
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talkmaster | The vineyard hosts Shiraz, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc vines, not uncommon in this climate, which grants cool complexity to these Australian staples. The standout is a batch of Cortese, which you rarely see in Australia. The viticulturalist notes: "Our vines at our Lost Valley and Mt Buller site are planted on 30 acres of natural amphitheaters with their own unique red clay/granitic sand soil and micro-climate." ... CONTINUE READING » |
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talkmaster | Their main focus is on Northern Rhone style wines, not only because they love them, but because the varieties suit the area so well. Shiraz and Viognier from their vineyard coupled with Shiraz from what they believe are the oldest vines in Willunga help them create flavoursome, rich and complex wines. ... CONTINUE READING » |
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talkmaster | Marius produces very hand-crafted wines. All fruit is hand-picked and this is done sequentially over approximately three weeks to ensure that all the grapes are as near as possible to 'perfect' when picked. Mid-rows are not cultivated or tilled, the natural grasses and weeds are slashed, no pesticides are used and their worm population is growing rapidly. The spray programme is only low-level fungicides at high-risk periods for powdery and downy ... CONTINUE READING » |
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talkmaster | With dedicated growers in the North Western Barossa areas of Greenock, Kalimna and Koonunga Hill, Massena sources fruit from dry farmed, low yielding vines up to 120 years of age. Whilst they work mostly with traditional Barossa varieties Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro from these growers, they are also trialling new varieties such as Durif, Barbera, Dolcetto, Roussanne, Saperavi and Tannat. ... CONTINUE READING » |
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talkmaster | In case you haven't noticed, Mr. Riggs is prolific in winemaking like the Pacific Ocean is kinda big and wet. It is an understatement to say he is a vital part of McLaren Vale wine. He's had decades of experience in the Vale, Victoria and overseas, so he knows a thing or two about making good wine, and this label is his solo act. His Shiraz, Tempranillo and Riesling have been garnering Gold and Silver for years, so get in or miss out, as the sayi ... CONTINUE READING » |
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talkmaster | The winemaking and viticultural team of Riggs and Bekkers work towards the concept of what the team call a 'mini appellation' at Penny's Hill. Effectively this means isolating different parts of each vineyard that produce grapes with distinctive characteristics. These parcels are picked, fermented and barrel aged separately so that at blending time there is an array of components with which to create wine.
The Penny's Hill wines are made usin ... CONTINUE READING » |
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talkmaster | For the aficionados, here are the viticulture details:
Hectares/Acres: 25 ha (60 acres) planted in the period from 1998 - 2001.
Climate: Lenswood represents a true ‘cool climate’ Australian wine region. Average rainfall is approximately 800mm-1000mm (32-40 inches). The steep sloping terrain virtually eliminates the risk of frost.
Soils: Gravelly, clay loam soils that drain extremely well.
Orientation: Steep north and east ... CONTINUE READING » |
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talkmaster | They focus their attention on making wines exclusively from Clare Valley grapes selected for their authentic varietal and regional characters. These wines can be enjoyed in their youth for their vibrant fruit and fresh flavours, or be cellared for five to 15 years, depending on the wine. ... CONTINUE READING » |
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Rescued from utter decrepitude in 1969 by Greg and Roger Trott, the winery actually originated in 1894. It was successful under the stewardship of its cricket-playing first owner until his death in 1925. Which, as Dan will observe, proves that cricket and consumption are inexorably linked, and cannot exist in the absence of the other.
Beloved by most and reviled by the dull-minded, Wirra Wirra is in all ways resolutely itself. This cannot be ... CONTINUE READING » |
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