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Read about new wine releases and more from experts like David Ellis, Winsor Dobbin, John Rozentals and Roderick Eime.rodeimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114562768626186868noreply@blogger.comBlogger987125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906874580715032724.post-51604705986617185682023-02-25T14:23:00.002+11:002023-02-25T14:23:34.219+11:00Which are some of the world's most famous wine regions?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTS1tNJLEWuNKyQN5lwCw1KRAPiuSRG3LCyakxam-qeR1W6GAlp1HY8aaJM7G85toaFnBdafCNHEFm7giszL1os1o4ywxNRmdsQUZ0XuezuM6gm94FAsnFeUDSL0s07-P7Ot_H4BqH0dNLAUKpg6K07G1aj5XPTv2F7BpLfkD8iMF1wpNeqCiha5nL/s1600/France%20Provence%20vineyard.(ProvenceDreamTours)jpg-795217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1045" data-original-width="1600" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTS1tNJLEWuNKyQN5lwCw1KRAPiuSRG3LCyakxam-qeR1W6GAlp1HY8aaJM7G85toaFnBdafCNHEFm7giszL1os1o4ywxNRmdsQUZ0XuezuM6gm94FAsnFeUDSL0s07-P7Ot_H4BqH0dNLAUKpg6K07G1aj5XPTv2F7BpLfkD8iMF1wpNeqCiha5nL/w400-h261/France%20Provence%20vineyard.(ProvenceDreamTours)jpg-795217.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />There are many famous wine regions around the world that are renowned for their quality wines and unique terroir. Here are some of the most famous wine regions:<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux is one of the most famous wine regions in the world and is known for producing some of the finest red wines in the world, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other grape varieties.</li><li>Burgundy, France - Burgundy is another famous wine region in France, known for producing some of the world's most expensive and sought-after wines, particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.</li><li>Tuscany, Italy - Tuscany is one of Italy's most famous wine regions and is particularly known for producing high-quality red wines, such as Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Super Tuscans.</li><li>Napa Valley, California, USA - Napa Valley is one of California's premier wine regions and is particularly known for producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines.</li><li>Barossa Valley, Australia - The Barossa Valley is one of Australia's most famous wine regions and is particularly known for its full-bodied Shiraz wines.</li><li>Douro Valley, Portugal - The Douro Valley is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world and is particularly known for producing Port wines, as well as still wines made from indigenous grape varieties.</li></ul><p></p><p>Other notable wine regions include Champagne in France, Rioja in Spain, Marlborough in New Zealand, and the Mosel Valley in Germany, among many others.</p><p><br /></p><p>
<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.vintnews.com&layout=standard&show_faces=false&width=300&action=recommend&colorscheme=light&height=35" style="border: medium none; height: 35px; overflow: hidden; width: 450px;"></iframe></p>rodeimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114562768626186868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906874580715032724.post-59413173834345289632023-02-25T14:20:00.000+11:002023-02-25T14:20:07.729+11:00Which are some of the most famous wineries in Australia?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4vlTQEwLIpP5h5L1Ci0Kl7gD6DSTffpQrF4DyHmJoNRz2cpnUFm0Rf_-SiwhDSasXrHzZT3XZx9IkPpynr6z5Kdwog1TxeV14WqaZMRWliHS-QoklvMzy9vZT0n_ByLWMsfjmQ0UFGgqS21OvSL5LYcBMUGsoThaJq62UQoCLGSbyn3kZcJIVSrG/s1600/tim-stevens-756164.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4vlTQEwLIpP5h5L1Ci0Kl7gD6DSTffpQrF4DyHmJoNRz2cpnUFm0Rf_-SiwhDSasXrHzZT3XZx9IkPpynr6z5Kdwog1TxeV14WqaZMRWliHS-QoklvMzy9vZT0n_ByLWMsfjmQ0UFGgqS21OvSL5LYcBMUGsoThaJq62UQoCLGSbyn3kZcJIVSrG/w400-h266/tim-stevens-756164.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Australia has many famous wineries that produce world-renowned wines. Here are some of the most famous wineries in Australia:<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Penfolds - Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious wineries, founded in Adelaide in 1844. They are particularly famous for their high-end wines, including the iconic Penfolds Grange, which is one of Australia's most expensive and sought-after wines.</li><li>Jacob's Creek - Jacob's Creek is a well-known winery that produces a wide range of wines, including Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Riesling. They are located in the Barossa Valley, one of Australia's premier wine regions.</li><li>Yalumba - Yalumba is one of Australia's oldest family-owned wineries, founded in 1849. They are located in the Barossa Valley and are particularly known for their Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon wines.</li><li>Henschke - Henschke is a small, family-owned winery located in the Eden Valley wine region in South Australia. They are particularly famous for their Hill of Grace Shiraz, which is one of Australia's most expensive and sought-after wines.</li><li>Hardys - Hardys is one of Australia's largest wine producers, with vineyards located in many different wine regions across the country. They produce a wide range of wines, from affordable everyday wines to premium wines.</li><li>Wynns Coonawarra Estate - Wynns Coonawarra Estate is located in the Coonawarra wine region in South Australia and is particularly famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon wines.</li></ul><p></p><p>These are just a few examples of the many famous wineries in Australia. Other notable wineries include Torbreck, Leeuwin Estate, and Vasse Felix, among many others.</p><p><br /></p><p>
<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.vintnews.com&layout=standard&show_faces=false&width=300&action=recommend&colorscheme=light&height=35" style="border: medium none; height: 35px; overflow: hidden; width: 450px;"></iframe></p>rodeimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114562768626186868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906874580715032724.post-68860144824685203592023-02-25T14:00:00.002+11:002023-02-25T14:00:24.582+11:00Which are the world's most popular grape varieties<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiex0F9n6DEn5MqTO1jcyDwxp8vpXOo7ukZWzaxcJG9V2ke4ddJ1lgiL-vvUQx5nOvSDL10AfQTsJP8y6v28QrkHi2lfXsUawap1XNvbxbEnIabIGlzL4FruefINF3TMPib0EeDAsy6lfSR-Y6Z1KbTbAtqWiyGuJZD0jTBU0AMVr0SxqQV_4IdJwtj/s960/adl-hills.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="960" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiex0F9n6DEn5MqTO1jcyDwxp8vpXOo7ukZWzaxcJG9V2ke4ddJ1lgiL-vvUQx5nOvSDL10AfQTsJP8y6v28QrkHi2lfXsUawap1XNvbxbEnIabIGlzL4FruefINF3TMPib0EeDAsy6lfSR-Y6Z1KbTbAtqWiyGuJZD0jTBU0AMVr0SxqQV_4IdJwtj/w400-h266/adl-hills.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />There are hundreds of different wine grape varieties grown around the world, but some are more popular than others. Here are some of the world's most popular wine grape varieties:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cabernet Sauvignon - This red grape variety is widely planted in Bordeaux, France, and is also grown in many other wine regions around the world. It is known for its full-bodied, tannic structure and flavors of blackcurrant, black cherry, and sometimes green bell pepper.</li><li>Chardonnay - This white grape variety is grown all over the world, but is especially popular in Burgundy, France, where it produces some of the world's most expensive wines. It is known for its full body, creamy texture, and flavors of green apple, pear, and sometimes butter and oak.</li><li>Pinot Noir - This red grape variety is grown in many cool-climate wine regions around the world, but is most famously associated with Burgundy, France. It is known for its light to medium body, high acidity, and flavors of red cherry, raspberry, and sometimes earthy or floral notes.</li><li>Merlot - This red grape variety is widely planted in Bordeaux, France, and is also grown in many other wine regions around the world. It is known for its soft, smooth tannins and flavors of plum, blackberry, and sometimes chocolate.</li><li>Sauvignon Blanc - This white grape variety is grown all over the world, but is especially popular in Bordeaux, France, and Marlborough, New Zealand. It is known for its high acidity, refreshing citrus and tropical fruit flavors, and sometimes grassy or herbaceous notes.</li><li>Syrah/Shiraz - This red grape variety is grown in many warm-climate wine regions around the world, but is most famously associated with the Rhône Valley in France and Australia. It is known for its full body, spicy black pepper and dark fruit flavors, and sometimes smoky or meaty notes.</li></ul></div><div>These are just a few examples of the many popular wine grape varieties in the world. Other notable varieties include Zinfandel, Riesling, Sangiovese, and Malbec, among many others.</div>rodeimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114562768626186868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906874580715032724.post-11376431639332547552022-11-19T13:15:00.000+11:002022-11-19T13:32:25.604+11:00Meet the 2023 Tasting Australia Drinks Curators<div dir="ltr"><br /><div class="gmail_quote"><div class="gmail_attr" dir="ltr"><br /></div><br /><div class="msg1966175605930195210"><u></u> <div id="m_1966175605930195210acr-1279368" style="font-family: undefined;"><span style="display: none; opacity: 0;">Two of South Australia's top sommeliers will join the Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel creative team.</span><div><div class="m_1966175605930195210acr-structure" style="background-color: #776e66;"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="m_1966175605930195210structure__table" style="width: 619px;"><tbody><tr><th class="m_1966175605930195210colspan1" style="background-color: #776e66;"><div class="m_1966175605930195210acr-fragment m_1966175605930195210acr-component" style="background-color: #776e66; font-family: Arial; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px;"><div class="m_1966175605930195210text-container"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"> </span></p><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center" style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; width: 100%;"> <img alt="spacer image" height="5" src="http://res.newsletter.southaustralia.com/res/satc_mkt_prod1/14d7d07293a4936e3d58080111631dae.png" style="border: 0px; display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="100" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="color: black; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <p></p></div></div></th></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="m_1966175605930195210acr-structure" style="background-color: #786f67;"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="m_1966175605930195210structure__table" style="width: 619px;"><tbody><tr><th class="m_1966175605930195210colspan1" style="background-color: #786f67;"><div class="m_1966175605930195210acr-fragment m_1966175605930195210acr-component m_1966175605930195210image-container" style="text-align: center; width: 100%;"><a href="http://t.newsletter.tastingaustralia.com.au/r/?id=h7875fac,5785423,5786380&e=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jYW1wYWlnbkVETSZ1dG1fdGVybT1UQSZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MTlPY3RvYmVyMjJfVEEyM19Ecmlua3MlMjBjdXJhdG9ycyUyMGFubm91bmNlbWVudCZ1dG1fZW1haWw9&s=Ld1Ls9A-ywO1Std1GdK0CTyQyGY8737qqqTlsLbQgSo" target="_blank"><img alt="Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel" height="288" src="https://res.newsletter.southaustralia.com/res/satc_mkt_prod1/2e6bcc1ef58e72d77ee7f522901b8a63292810713872f1667e39e0227a034b61.jpg" style="height: auto; width: 100%;" width="619" /></a></div><div class="m_1966175605930195210acr-fragment m_1966175605930195210acr-component m_1966175605930195210image-container" style="text-align: center; width: 100%;"><a href="http://t.newsletter.tastingaustralia.com.au/r/?id=h7875fac,5785423,5786381&e=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jYW1wYWlnbkVETSZ1dG1fdGVybT1UQSZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MTlPY3RvYmVyMjJfVEEyM19Ecmlua3MlMjBjdXJhdG9ycyUyMGFubm91bmNlbWVudCZ1dG1fZW1haWw9&s=0bZbfAhaFqjgxxBih1ZcGLywN8r87PJi0u81fBgWItI" target="_blank"><img alt="Meet the 2023 Tasting Australia Drinks Curators" height="332" src="https://res.newsletter.southaustralia.com/res/satc_mkt_prod1/795dc75735de4bbb1f1d132b02fe1cccba7008e3cb30dc860fa44d3f11c5c8da.jpg" style="height: auto; width: 100%;" width="619" /></a></div><div class="m_1966175605930195210acr-fragment m_1966175605930195210acr-component" id="m_1966175605930195210acr-95864100" style="background-color: #efeee9; font-family: Arial; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 30px 95px;"><div class="m_1966175605930195210text-container"><p><span style="font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700;">Meet the 2023 </span><span style="font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700;">Tasting Australia Drinks Curators</span></p><p><br /></p><p>Two of South Australia's top sommeliers will join the Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel creative team in the role of Drinks Curators. We welcome Banjo Harris Plane and Meira Harel – husband and wife duo – who will lead the beverage program in 2023.</p><p><br /></p><p>Both widely recognised as leading beverage authorities in Australia, the couple relocated to Adelaide in 2019, bringing with them extensive wine and beverage knowledge from around the world and experience working at some of Australia's top restaurants.</p><p><br /></p><p>A special thanks to our outgoing Drinks Curator Nick Stock for his contribution to the festival over the last four years.<span style="font-style: italic;"> 'It has been an honour to help shape the festival's beverage program and showcase drinks in all their diversity. I look forward to seeing where the new team takes it next.'</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p></div></div><div class="m_1966175605930195210acr-fragment m_1966175605930195210acr-component" id="m_1966175605930195210acr-55478940" style="background-color: #efeee9; font-family: Arial; text-align: left; width: 100%;"><a href="http://t.newsletter.tastingaustralia.com.au/r/?id=h7875fac,5785423,5786382&e=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jYW1wYWlnbkVETSZ1dG1fdGVybT1UQSZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MTlPY3RvYmVyMjJfVEEyM19Ecmlua3MlMjBjdXJhdG9ycyUyMGFubm91bmNlbWVudCZ1dG1fZW1haWw9&s=IOl86-QPSqlN9XmApu4vztP15J68koJMX_E4NaiIHto" style="text-align: center; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><div class="m_1966175605930195210button-container" id="m_1966175605930195210acr-21552556" style="background-color: #d2624a; border-radius: 0px; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline-block; height: 28px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px 95px 30px; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center; width: 140px;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px;">Discover</span> </div> </a></div><div class="m_1966175605930195210acr-fragment m_1966175605930195210acr-component m_1966175605930195210image-container" style="text-align: center; width: 100%;"><a href="http://t.newsletter.tastingaustralia.com.au/r/?id=h7875fac,5785423,5786383&e=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jYW1wYWlnbkVETSZ1dG1fdGVybT1UQSZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MTlPY3RvYmVyMjJfVEEyM19Ecmlua3MlMjBjdXJhdG9ycyUyMGFubm91bmNlbWVudCZ1dG1fZW1haWw9&s=v5v82hMenJO-YNsAjAxVWUKC7dLX8INI1bifaJIp0Kk" target="_blank"><img alt="Meet Meira & Banjo" height="45" src="https://res.newsletter.southaustralia.com/res/satc_mkt_prod1/7b4c05a2beba502c663324d7d19b2ac253d235047945d4113fcdcc611d985ee6.jpg" style="height: auto; width: 100%;" width="619" /></a></div><div class="m_1966175605930195210acr-fragment m_1966175605930195210acr-component m_1966175605930195210image-container" style="text-align: center; width: 100%;"><a href="http://t.newsletter.tastingaustralia.com.au/r/?id=h7875fac,5785423,5786384&e=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jYW1wYWlnbkVETSZ1dG1fdGVybT1UQSZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MTlPY3RvYmVyMjJfVEEyM19Ecmlua3MlMjBjdXJhdG9ycyUyMGFubm91bmNlbWVudCZ1dG1fZW1haWw9&s=L-O8P9b8INyskd0BWAneNgFBHJawoCkTGRJN4lMf8nQ" target="_blank"><img alt="Meira Harel" height="332" src="https://res.newsletter.southaustralia.com/res/satc_mkt_prod1/a738314de11cb1d87c515465dfbee7b82201b276191fb68e4e99d08c53cb5e86.jpg" style="height: auto; width: 100%;" width="619" /></a></div><div class="m_1966175605930195210acr-fragment m_1966175605930195210acr-component" id="m_1966175605930195210acr-29855537" style="background-color: #efeee9; font-family: Arial; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 30px 95px;"><div class="m_1966175605930195210text-container"><p><span style="font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700;">Meira Harel</span></p><p><br /></p><p>Meira, originally from Israel, was named 'Sommelier of the Year' by The Age Good Food Guide in 2016 after working as sommelier and restaurant manager for Melbourne's <span style="font-style: italic;">The Town Mouse</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">The Lake House</span>. Now happily settled in South Australia, Meira is General Manager of hospitality group <span style="font-style: italic;">Another Kind</span>, that includes some of Adelaide's leading hospitality venues - <span style="font-style: italic;">Press Food and Wine</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Peel Street Restaurant</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">Leigh Street Wine Room</span>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p></div></div><div class="m_1966175605930195210acr-fragment m_1966175605930195210acr-component" id="m_1966175605930195210acr-93009718" style="background-color: #efeee9; font-family: Arial; text-align: left; width: 100%;"><a href="http://t.newsletter.tastingaustralia.com.au/r/?id=h7875fac,5785423,5786385&e=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jYW1wYWlnbkVETSZ1dG1fdGVybT1UQSZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MTlPY3RvYmVyMjJfVEEyM19Ecmlua3MlMjBjdXJhdG9ycyUyMGFubm91bmNlbWVudCZ1dG1fZW1haWw9&s=kstxx0gJ4B9pi6Ywqd8fCWnqi_1K7XkRJrFnFu33inA" style="text-align: center; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><div class="m_1966175605930195210button-container" id="m_1966175605930195210acr-21170733" style="background-color: #d2624a; border-radius: 0px; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline-block; height: 28px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px 95px 30px; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center; width: 140px;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px;">Discover</span> </div> </a></div></th></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="m_1966175605930195210acr-structure" style="background-color: #786f67; background-repeat: repeat; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="m_1966175605930195210structure__table" style="width: 619px;"><tbody><tr><th class="m_1966175605930195210colspan1" id="m_1966175605930195210acr-5487457" style="padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px;"><div class="m_1966175605930195210acr-fragment m_1966175605930195210acr-component m_1966175605930195210image-container" style="text-align: center; width: 100%;"><a href="http://t.newsletter.tastingaustralia.com.au/r/?id=h7875fac,5785423,5786386&e=dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jYW1wYWlnbkVETSZ1dG1fdGVybT1UQSZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MTlPY3RvYmVyMjJfVEEyM19Ecmlua3MlMjBjdXJhdG9ycyUyMGFubm91bmNlbWVudCZ1dG1fZW1haWw9&s=yON6BrMLvuIJUskPxldusoVqwJT7xzzxtVVH6gycoPU" target="_blank"><img alt="Banjo Harris Plane" height="332" src="https://res.newsletter.southaustralia.com/res/satc_mkt_prod1/26f1ee8b2f86e96923d981ff69a36a65776ef3c9c62a17497bca648d0a842d26.png" style="height: auto; width: 100%;" width="619" /></a></div><div class="m_1966175605930195210acr-fragment m_1966175605930195210acr-component" id="m_1966175605930195210acr-73773036" style="background-color: #efeee9; font-family: Arial; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 30px 95px;"><div class="m_1966175605930195210text-container"><p><span style="font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700;">Banjo Harris Plane</span></p><p><br /></p><p>Banjo, who was awarded the 'Best Sommelier in Australia' twice over during his five-year stint at Melbourne's internationally acclaimed <span style="font-style: italic;">Attica</span>, also opened two CBD hotspots of his own – <span style="font-style: italic;">Capitano</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">Bar Liberty</span>. 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padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><span style="color: black;">Spring in Adelaide is a funny thing...it's like a lottery. One day it's beautifully sunny and 27 degrees. The next day it's rainy and 15. Then to really throw you, the following day is both warm and rainy. </span><br /><br />While showers may be predicted for the inaugural <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/?utm_source=AHWR&utm_medium=11&utm_campaign=2022SS" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;"><strong>Sparkling Spring</strong></span></a> this coming weekend, the bubbles will still be flowing with a series of great things to do at the fifteen participating Adelaide Hills wineries.<br /><br />Exciting Sparkling Wine tastings will be spread over the whole weekend at Tappanappa's <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/574/daosa-time-tradition/?" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Daosa Time & Tradition</span></a>, Deviation Road's <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/567/deviation-road-deviation-road-discovery/?" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Discovery</span></a>, The Lane's <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/565/the-lane-vineyard-taste-the-world-of-sparkling/?" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Taste the World of Sparkling</span></a> and Croser/Golding <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/563/croser-at-petaluma-an-effervescence-experience/?" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Effervescence </span></a>experience. <br /><br />Let's see what else you can do, day by day, over the Sparkling Spring weekend.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnCaptionBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnCaptionBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnCaptionBlockInner" style="padding: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnCaptionBottomContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" class="mcnCaptionBottomImageContent" style="padding: 0px 9px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><img alt="" class="mcnImage" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ecc49fe2bb7cc847ecd582fb8/images/3697b77c-a683-6af5-a251-a1f484368bf7.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 1200px; outline: none; vertical-align: bottom;" width="563" /></td></tr><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="563"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top">FRIDAY 21st OCTOBER<br />If you are living the dream (in other words you don't have to work this Friday) consider popping up to the Hills.<br /><br />Some light hearted Friday fun is to be found at <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/579/anderson-hill-fizz-fashion-fun/?" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966ff;">Anderson Hill</span></a> with their Fizz Fashion and Fun! No bookings are required so you can simply turn up and enjoy platters of local produce, live music, market stalls and fashion parades. <br /><br />Alternatively, after work, be surrounded by stunning flowers at Karkoo Nursery for Bubbles and Blooms with a box of Asian inspired goodies and a glass of <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/561/golding-wines-bubbles-blooms/?" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966ff;">Golding</span></a>'s award-winning Marjorie Blanc de Blancs.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnImageBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnImageBlockInner" style="padding: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnImageContent" style="padding: 0px 9px; text-align: center; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><img align="center" alt="" class="mcnImage" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ecc49fe2bb7cc847ecd582fb8/images/fe4f1770-2be7-b45d-293e-e8ce6ce1a58e.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline !important; height: auto; max-width: 1200px; outline: none; padding-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;" width="564" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top">SATURDAY 22nd OCTOBER<br /><a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/?winery=nepenthe" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Nepenthe</span></a> will be a great place to hang out on Saturday for a relaxed session of Eats, Beats and Bubbles with live music and food trucks setting a festive mood. For the artistic, be sure to enroll in Bubbles & Brushes so you can take home your own masterpiece inspired by their delicious Prestige Cuvée.<br /><br />A different style of Sparkling wine is the increasingly popular Prosecco. <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/577/artwine-italian-stravaganza/?" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Artwine</span></a> Bianco and Rose Prosecco will be the go-to wine at their Italian Stravaganza with a mouthwatering Italian menu of antipasto and pizza by Bally.<br /><br />Or, for a sit-down lunch, head south to Meadows for <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/566/karrawatta-sparkling-spring-soiree/?" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Karrawatta</span></a>'s Sparkling Spring Soiree where their Popsie Sparkling will be paired with a seafood feast by Adelaide’s first and only sustainable seafood restaurant, Angler at Stirling.<br /><br />Then you could mix it up at Grünthal where <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/578/hesketh-wines-at-grunthal-sparkling-snack-tacular/?" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Hesketh</span></a><span style="color: #9966cc;"> </span>presents a Sparkling Snack-tacular of small plate delights from the kitchen with their Madeline Alice Sparkling, plus the added bonus of Udder Delights cheese being co-located.<br /><br /> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnCaptionBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnCaptionBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnCaptionBlockInner" style="padding: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnCaptionBottomContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" class="mcnCaptionBottomImageContent" style="padding: 0px 9px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><img alt="" class="mcnImage" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ecc49fe2bb7cc847ecd582fb8/images/a8776f2d-ac37-235c-96d3-6b24e19890cf.jpeg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 1200px; outline: none; vertical-align: bottom;" width="564" /></td></tr><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="564"><span style="font-size: 11px;">Photo courtesy of Artwine</span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top">SUNDAY 23rd OCTOBER<br />One of the highlights this Sunday will be at <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/571/mt-lofty-ranges-vineyard-our-lofty-methode/?" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Mount Lofty Ranges Vineyard</span></a>. The highly acclaimed winery restaurant will be serving its outstanding seasonal menu with an extremely limited release 2013 Late Disgorged Méthode Traditionelle Sparkling.<br /><br />If your looking for a lovely garden, try <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/570/cobbs-hill-estate-picnic-in-the-park/?" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Cobb's Hill Estate</span></a> at Oakbank where you can enjoy a gourmet picnic with their delightful sparkling wines. Or for something different, <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/569/howard-vineyard-blush-blanc/?" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Howard Vineyard</span></a> presents Blush & Blanc with their Sparkling Blanc de Blancs or Spring-inspired cocktails made with their new "Blush" gin to accompany delicious lunch options.<br /><br />Finally, one close to suburbia is <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/573/barristers-block-premium-wines-sparkling-spring-high-tea-at-the-feathers/?" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Barrister's Block</span></a> delectable Sparkling Spring High Tea at The Feathers Hotel at Burnside.<br /><br />Failing that, you can always find Adelaide Hills sparkling wines at your favourite bar or liquor store. Here's five wines tasted recently by Tijana Laginin at <a href="https://winepilot.com/story/adelaide-hills-sparkling-spring-festival/" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Wine Pilot</span></a>.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnCaptionBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnCaptionBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnCaptionBlockInner" style="padding: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnCaptionBottomContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" class="mcnCaptionBottomImageContent" style="padding: 0px 9px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><img alt="" class="mcnImage" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ecc49fe2bb7cc847ecd582fb8/images/4be10de7-c546-a2c5-9d2a-6b865fa8283d.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 1280px; outline: none; vertical-align: bottom;" width="564" /></td></tr><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="564"><span style="font-size: 11px;">Photo courtesy of Sidewood</span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top">For more details visit <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/?utm_source=AHWR&utm_medium=11&utm_campaign=2022SS" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/</span></a><a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/?utm_source=AHWR&utm_medium=11&utm_campaign=2022SS" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;"> </a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnButtonBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnButtonBlockOuter"><tr><td align="center" class="mcnButtonBlockInner" style="padding: 0px 18px 18px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnButtonContentContainer" style="background-color: #684f96; border-radius: 4px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" class="mcnButtonContent" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; padding: 18px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="middle"><a class="mcnButton " href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/images/library/Sparkling%20Spring%202022%20Brochure.pdf" style="color: white; display: block; font-weight: bold; line-height: 16px; text-decoration-line: none; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank" title="Download Sparkling Spring brochure pdf">Download Sparkling Spring brochure pdf</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #330099;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">Get On yer Bike!</span></span></h1></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top">Here's a novel way to explore the Adelaide Hills - by electric bike! Based in Uraidla, <a href="https://egobikehire.com.au/" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">E-Go Bike Hire</span></a> are locals so know the Hills like the back of their hands and offer tours or self-guided routes by gravel, bitumen, bike trails or off the beaten track. They've partnered with a number of Adelaide Hills wineries to offer a great service. You can hire their electric assisted pedal bikes for the day and pick up/drop off the bikes from any of these wineries: Blefari, Greenhill, Tagai, Nepenthe, Shaw + Smith, Hahndorf Hill, Golding, Murdoch Hill, Simon Tolley and Lobethal Road. A great way to stretch your legs after that decadent lunch.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnImageBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnImageBlockInner" style="padding: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnImageContent" style="padding: 0px 9px; text-align: center; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><img align="center" alt="" class="mcnImage" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ecc49fe2bb7cc847ecd582fb8/images/a910bc75-fffa-760a-b4ec-bc2b9019bae0.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline !important; height: auto; max-width: 1200px; outline: none; padding-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;" width="564" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #9966cc;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">Coming onto the Pinot stage</span></span></h1></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top">For a long time, Pinot Noir has been one of our best kept secrets. Not any more! Recently at the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge, the Adelaide Hills region was fully recognised for its Pinot Noir prowess with the creation of a regional trophy which until then had only recognised Victorian regions and Tasmania. <br /><br />The 2022 Best of Region trophy for the Adelaide Hills was won by the Michael Hall Lenswood Pinot Noir 2021. Michael Hall said the win is a terrific endorsement for the quality of Adelaide Hills pinot noir. “It was a strong field with so many beautiful wines... It’s very fulfilling for the Adelaide Hills to be invited to the top table of Australian pinot noir.”<br /><br />In other awards news, after talking up the wonders of Grüner Veltiner last month, we are pleased to advise that Hahndorf Hill's desert wine, the <a href="https://www.hahndorfhillwinery.com.au/Buy-Online" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Green Angel</span></a> Grüner Veltliner Late Harvest 2021 was named Best Wine of Show at the Australian Cool Climate Wine Show. <br /><br />Also, three Adelaide Hills wines won trophies at the 2022 Royal Adelaide Show:<br />Most Outstanding White Wine of Show for Penfolds Bin A Chardonnay 2021<br />Best Sparkling Wine to Golding Marjorie Sparkling Blanc de Blancs 2016<br />Best Sauvignon Blanc for <a href="https://saintandscholar.com.au/collections/all-products/products/graduates-sauvignon-blanc-2019" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Saint & Scholar</span></a> Graduate Sauvignon Blanc 2022</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><span style="color: #9966cc;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>Park Fest - A No Rules Picnic</strong></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnImageBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnImageBlockInner" style="padding: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnImageContent" style="padding: 0px 9px; text-align: center; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><img align="center" alt="" class="mcnImage" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ecc49fe2bb7cc847ecd582fb8/images/3004a99d-d062-c747-9b52-fe607509e1a7.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline !important; height: auto; max-width: 1200px; outline: none; padding-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;" width="564" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/park-wine-fest-tickets-429492111467" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9933cc;"><strong>Park Wine Fest</strong></span></a><strong> i</strong>s a Lo-Fi picnic for adults. It's all about chilled vibes, sunshine, and great friends. On the afternoon of Saturday 29th October, Vinteloper founder David will be styling the beats as the live DJ on the lawns of Lot 100 for the launch of the 2022 vintage of Park Wine while Melita and Stephanie pour wines from the Datsun pop up bar. Ticket are for two and include a bottle of Park Wine, Muffaleta gourmet sandwiches and cannoli with lots of extras available.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><span style="color: #9966cc;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>What's on in The Hills</strong></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnBoxedTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnBoxedTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnBoxedTextBlockInner" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnBoxedTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 9px 18px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="background-color: #404040; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #f2f2f2; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; padding: 18px; text-align: center; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><ul><li style="text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%;">Daily 1 - 31 October - Taste the World of Sparkling at The Lane, $70 per person. Book <a href="https://www.thelane.com.au/sparkling-spring/" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">here</span></a></li><li style="text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%;">Daily 1 - 31 October - Effervescence sparkling wine experience at Golding & Croser, $40. Book <a href="https://petaluma.rezdy.com/486280/effervescence-a-sparkling-experience" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">here</span></a></li><li style="text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%;">Thu 20 October - Gentle Folk Single Vineyard Masterclass at The Edinburgh. $26. Book <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adelaidehillsfarmersmarket/" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">here</span></a></li><li style="text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%;">Fri 21 - Sun 23 October - <strong>Sparkling Spring</strong> in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region. Various events. <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/events/sparkling-spring/?utm_source=AHWR&utm_medium=11&utm_campaign=2022SS" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Learn more</span></a></li><li style="text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%;">Sat 22 October - Adelaide Hills Farmers Market, Mount Barker 8.30-12.30pm. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adelaidehillsfarmersmarket/" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">Learn more</span></a></li><li style="text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%;">Sun 23 October - Fizzology at Sinclair Gulley Vineyard. Make your own bubbles. 11am-1pm $75. Book <a href="https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=814625&" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">here</span></a></li><li style="text-align: left; text-size-adjust: 100%;">Sat 29 October - Vinteloper's Park Wine Fest at Lot100. $85 for 2 people. Book <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/park-wine-fest-tickets-429492111467" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">here</span></a></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">Visiting the Adelaide Hills Wine Region? <br /><br />Use the <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/visit/cellar-doors/map/" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">interactive map</span></a> or <a href="https://www.adelaidehillswine.com.au/downloads/AHW_Cellar_Door_Guide.pdf?2022" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9966cc;">download the pdf</span></a><span style="color: #9966cc;"> </span></span></strong></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><span style="color: #9966cc;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>Meet the Producer - Neil from Jericho Wines</strong></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnCaptionBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnCaptionBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnCaptionBlockInner" style="padding: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnCaptionBottomContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" class="mcnCaptionBottomImageContent" style="padding: 0px 9px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><img alt="" class="mcnImage" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ecc49fe2bb7cc847ecd582fb8/_compresseds/ddb57756-fd99-3d4f-81cc-3e62fb62f683.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 1600px; outline: none; vertical-align: bottom;" width="564" /></td></tr><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="564">Neil Jericho with Spark, a two year old Kelpie x Smithfield</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><p paraeid="{14cc5a5c-ea00-44da-8b1d-c77751b89c66}{218}" paraid="1111240649" style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;">Jericho wines are made by the Jericho family which is headed by winemaker Neil, and it really is a family business. Even the family dog is an integral part! <br /><br />According to Andrew (Neil's son and fellow winemaker at Jericho): "With no sheep to round up Spark does the vineyard rounds instead. The highlight of his day is watching rabbits in the bracken scrub and occasionally a kangaroo, but he is very mild mannered, so it is a bit comical watching him pretend he will do anything about them."</p><p paraeid="{14cc5a5c-ea00-44da-8b1d-c77751b89c66}{234}" paraid="1246634403" style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>How did Jericho Wines start? </strong><br />Neil: My Dad was a grape grower in the River Land so I grew up around grapes, and then moved into winemaking over 45 years ago. Our kids are also in the industry, so the beginnings of Jericho Wines started over Christmas family drinks. We had the winemaking, wine industry skills and history to create our own wine brand, so we went for it. Jericho is a family affair: Sally, Andrew, Kim, Kaye and me who bring a variety of wine knowledge and experience.<br /><br /><strong>What's Jericho's winemaking philosophy?</strong><br />Our styles are well thought out and considered, generally minimal winemaking influence. This is perhaps ironic, as we have 65 vintages of winemaking in the family, yet our first aim is to make wines that show no obvious winemaking intervention. For example, old French oak for the reds, a lot of lees contact for the whites, the use of wild yeast. There are plenty of ways to trick up any wine, but our approach is to keep it simple.</p><strong>What is your favourite wine in your portfolio?</strong><br />The 'Fume Blanc' is my favourite with great added complexity of oak and yeast to Sauvignon Blanc. It’s an old style I used to make in the ‘80s, so it's great to see it made in a more elegant way than we used to back then.<br /><br /><strong>What is the one place that you would take a visitor to see/experience the Adelaide Hills?</strong><br />Kuitpo. The vineyards and cellar doors in the Kuitpo regions have excellent range wines and experiences.<p paraeid="{aff0fd15-dfb3-4fca-9e30-23990e1b7433}{165}" paraid="1788439598" style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>Visiting Jericho</strong><br />Tastings are by appointment at the moment. We are in the process of licencing our vineyard shed, with a plan to do informal tastings from the vineyard. To follow the progress there, probably best to link in with the newsletter or social media. <strong> </strong><a href="https://jerichowines.com.au/" style="color: #007c89; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">jerichowines.com.au</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><p>
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<br />Wineries with Cellar Doors in New South Wales have been given the green light to welcome visitors for wine tastings again from Monday 1 June 2020.<br /><br />The NSW Wine Industry Association (NSWWIA) welcomes the announcement of the relaxation of the coronavirus restrictions that will see Cellar Doors be able to offer up to 50 guests seated wine tastings, without the necessity to serve with food. Total guest numbers at <a href="http://www.vintnews.com/p/how-to-choose-best-australian-wines.html" target="_blank">Cellar Doors</a> will still be limited by the 1 person per 4 square metres regulation and the 1.5 metres social distancing rule.<br /><br />NSWWIA President Mark Bourne says, "We are delighted with the news and thank the NSW Berejiklian government for their hard work, support and collaboration with industry during these difficult times. The NSW wine industry has faced drought, fires and the pandemic all in a short period of time and we cannot wait to start to make some new, more positive, memories with the wine loving public."<br /><br />"Of course, it won't be back to normal exactly as there are still restrictions and guidelines in place to make sure we all stay safe. However, we are looking forward to those travelling to our wine regions in June joining us on this journey, as Cellar Doors offer new COVIDsafe models for enjoyable wine tastings and experiences, along with our usual exceptional wines and service." <br /><br />To assist all NSW Cellar Doors and staff, as well as ensuring consumer confidence, the NSWWIA has created COVIDsafe Guidelines for all its members and also recommend a coronavirus safety training course. These guidelines, which align with the NSW Department of Health Checklist, give a practical set of recommendations for Cellar Doors to demonstrate to guests that their venue is safe and welcoming.<br /><br />Mark adds, "The Cellar Doors in all of the 16 wine regions of NSW are committed to a successful re-opening, committed to following all the best safety practices and most importantly committed to exceeding visitors expectations by offering the very best wines and regional experiences available."<br /><br />"We have been delighted to receive so many enquiries about coming to visit a winery with a trip to regional NSW, but I must highlight that we are all living and operating in a changed landscape and so to avoid disappointment, I highly recommend that you book ahead for tastings, lunches, dinners etc. Once booked, please be respectful by arriving on time for your bookings. Most importantly, enjoy the new safe and exciting tastings and wine experiences on offer across NSW."<br /><br />@nswwine #nswwine #drinklocal #drinknsw<div class="MsoNormal">
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Hello Mudgee Region Lover,<br />
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We hope you're well and safe.<br />
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Given the current climate, we invite you to take a virtual visit to the Mudgee Region, snap up some local goodies + wine and start planning your rebound trip, some time in the not too distant future (we hope!).<br />
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Stay well + happy. We look forward to welcoming you with open arms on the other side of this<br />
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Read the latest #MudgeeRegion bulletin <a href="https://www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/feel-the-love">here</a><br />
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The Olympics may have been postponed, but the highest-rated American single malt – <a href="http://www.westwardwhiskey.com/" target="_blank">Westward Whiskey</a> – has still managed to take home gold at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.<br />
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The brand's portfolio of whiskeys was awarded four gold medals, and the collection of honours were awarded to both the flagship whiskey offerings, including Westward American Single Malt and Westward Oregon Stout Cask (which will be released in Australia next month), as well as some of our forthcoming releases.<br />
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The accolades from the industry’s most prestigious awards judging event include:<br />
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GOLD MEDAL, Westward American Single Malt Whiskey, Oregon, USA [45%]<br />
GOLD MEDAL, Westward Oregon Stout Cask Finish Whiskey, Oregon, USA [45%]<br />
GOLD MEDAL, Westward Rum Cask Finish Whiskey, Oregon, USA [45%]<br />
GOLD MEDAL, Westward Rum Cask Finish Whiskey, Oregon, USA [62.5%]<br />
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Across the brand's entire range, each liquid has a unique flavour that is achieved by following Westward’s Minimalist Distilling philosophy. Westward begins by brewing an artisanal American pale ale from scratch, using 100% Northwest two-role pale malted barley, ale yeast, and then fermented at low temperatures for extended periods. The fresh ale is distilled twice in custom low-reflux copper pot stills that are designed to create a robust spirit, and transform the fresh beer into whiskey. Westward Whiskey is then aged to taste in new, charred American oak barrels, where Oregon’s dry, hot summers and cool, wet winters create the ideal environment to raise a world-class whiskey.<br />
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Imported and distributed by Think Spirits in Australia, Westward Whiskey is available in leading independent liquor stores, Vintage Cellars, and Dan Murphy's.<br />
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Founded in 2004 by Christian Krogstad, and later helmed by CEO and Co-Owner Thomas Mooney, Westward is a leader of America’s craft distilling resurgence and the anchor of Portland, Oregon’s famed Distillery Row. Since the opening of its new, expanded distillery in 2015, which increased capacity six-fold, Westward is both the largest distilling operation in the Pacific Northwest and the largest craft distiller on the West Coast. A leader of the rapidly growing American single malt whiskey category, Westward has earned high praise around the world, with Gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a 93-point/Excellent rating at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, a 94-point rating from Wine Enthusiast, and top billing in the Wall Street Journal's list of Singular Single Malts Born in the US</div>
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Wineries, brewers and distillers around NSW are steering their cellar doors online. Brothers Ed and Dave Swift from Printhie Wines (above) in Orange are showcasing their delicious cool climate wines in virtual tasting sessions on their <a href="https://dnsw-corporatecomms.cmail19.com/t/r-l-jlhdxjl-oziidtxd-b/">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://dnsw-corporatecomms.cmail19.com/t/r-l-jlhdxjl-oziidtxd-n/">Instagram</a> channels. Be sure to check out the tasting schedule ahead of time, so you can get your hands on the relevant varietals for the session, which kick off at 4pm every Friday.<br />
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Continue exploring the wine regions of NSW by joining winemakers Stuart Horden and Kate Sturgess from <a href="https://dnsw-corporatecomms.cmail19.com/t/r-l-jlhdxjl-oziidtxd-p/">Brokenwood Wines</a> in the Hunter Valley, for their tastings every Wednesday from 6pm.<br />
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Alternatively, if you’re all wine’d out, the team at Stone & Wood are delivering freshly brewed craft beers to your doorstep in selected areas and encourage you to join them to a ‘cyber cheers’, with after-work beers every day at 4pm on their <a href="https://dnsw-corporatecomms.cmail19.com/t/r-l-jlhdxjl-oziidtxd-x/">Instagram</a>.<br />
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Fume Blanc 'Annie'<br />
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Fermented in French oak for 13 months, this Fume is full mouth feel yet has delicate fruit.<br />
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A stay at Central Otago’s newest luxury lodge would not be complete without an outstanding wine experience.<br />
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And that’s exactly what’s on offer at <a href="http://gibbstonvalleylodgeandspa.com/" target="_blank">Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa</a>, nestled among the vines in the region’s founding winery.<br />
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As Central Otago’s pioneering winery, Gibbston Valley has a deep history of winery excellence and land guardianship, reinforced in recent years with its standing as a BioGro certified organic vineyard, and BioGro certified organic winery.<br />
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Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa, featuring 24 villas, a striking central lodge building and separate spa, opens later this month and offers the ultimate in relaxed luxury, fine wine, culinary excellence and 5-star personal service.<br />
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Winemaker Christopher Keys says the Lodge & Spa’s Essential Wine Experience is the perfect opportunity for guests to get up close to what the winery team does.<br />
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“At the winery, everything is hand-tendered and made, from vine to fruit to wine,” he says.<br />
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“By the time each bottle makes it to the table, there are endless stories encapsulated in every glass. People, place and seasons are captured in our wines, so the Essential Wine Experience is a fantastic way to unravel this, bringing our wines, our people, land and story to life.”<br />
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The half-day educational experience, exclusive to Lodge guests, winds through the working core of Gibbston Valley for a behind-the-scenes view of its operation. Sights and smells turn into tastes and chats with winemakers and chefs.<br />
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Leaving the sunlight behind to enter New Zealand’s largest wine cave, Christopher says there’s a “sensory change” as guests pass into its depths.<br />
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“There’s nothing else like it,” he says. “The atmosphere is peaceful and contemplative - just you and hundreds of barrels of Pinot Noir lining the walls.”<br />
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Guests then enjoy an entertaining cinema experience with the showing of Bud to Bottle – a short film of the winegrowing process – in the Lodge’s private wine education theatre.<br />
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“It’s a visually spectacular piece that perfectly captures the annual cycle of winemaking,” says Christopher. “Our idea is to satisfy those who are curious about the essence of winemaking.”<br />
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The film is followed by a tasting session of Gibbston Valley’s premium and Single Vineyard releases, led by an experienced winemaker.<br />
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The experience ends as it should, with food, wine and conversation at the at the Lodge Restaurant. Executive Chef Anthony Gradiska and his team will delight in preparing a convivial lunch featuring seasonal produce from the winery’s organic gardens, expertly paired with wines.<br />
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The Lodge Concierge will be available to advise guests on additional customised experiences, such as a guided helicopter trip to understand the ‘ins and outs’ of making Gibbston Valley wines from above. The helicopter experience will stop at all the Winery’s major vineyards, as well as additional spots to catch some spectacular views.<br />
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THERE'S something of a revolution underway in the world of wine, with markets from Australia to Europe, Africa to the USA, and just about everywhere in-between, recording phenomenal growth in the sales of pink rosé.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Leading liquor retailers in Australia say they've seen sales of rosés leap more than twenty per cent over the past year, in the US the figure is nearly double that at forty-one per cent for the year, while UK rosé sales doubled last summer over those of 2016… and in France last year makers in <a href="https://www.vinsdeprovence.com/en" target="_blank">Provence</a> alone sold a staggering 176,000,000 bottles of the wine on local and international markets.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Proving ideal on hot summer's days for being crisp, cool, tart (and even sometimes fruity,) rosé is a wine that can be enjoyed on its own as a refresher, or as "Frosé" – a concoction that's grabbed attention world-wide, and is made by freezing rosé with lemon juice and sugar, creating as some say, a kind of grown-ups' <i>Slush Puppie</i>.<u></u><u></u></div>
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And the most interesting thing in all of this, is that makers and sellers alike say that it is men who are now leading the charge in rosé sales, happily ordering it by the glass at the bar, by the carafe to share as a group, and particularly in America, in magnum size bottles in restaurants and hotels. <u></u><u></u></div>
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“You know, some days a bit of luck comes your way – that’s why this one’s called Wildcard” said distiller Nathan Williams. Baker Williams Distillery will this week launch their brand new spirit ‘Wildcard’ a mix of both malt spirit and wine spirit.<br />
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What started out a bit of an experiment combined with a healthy dose of serendipity has resulted in a unique spirit – malt undertones & brandy sweetness with lovely caramel and vanilla from the virgin Bourbon cask it’s been aging in.<br />
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The spirits composition is quite unusual in that it blends two types of spirit – one normally destined for whiskey – malt spirit; and the other usually destined to be brandy. “We’d actually made a bit of a blunder in mixing the two different types of spirit – it sat around in a holding vessel for about twelve months at which point I was going to strip this batch to a neutral liqueur base but on a bit of a whim we thought we’d try running it like a whiskey. From the moment we’d finished the distillation, I was convinced it was going down into barrel” said Mr Williams.<br />
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The craft distilling industry has embodied a sense of adventure and relative freedom that has allowed craft producers to take different directions with respect to product and the Mudgee based distillers are keen for this to continue.<br />
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“Our industry isn’t shackled to pre-existing ideas, or rigid dogma -tradition remains important, but innovation and a desire to explore is evident – it’s a great time to be a distiller as well as a consumer. Importantly it’s not just innovation for innovations sake – we’re searching for new flavours, new processes, new ingredients that enrich and broaden the beverage market”.<br />
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A genuine limited release - only 99 cask strength bottles (a whopping 63.5%) are available and 288 at 50% abv– each bottle signed and numbered by the distiller.<br />
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Product: Wildcard A unique mix of Barley, Wheat & Rye Malts + wine spirit aged in a Virgin Bourbon Barrel for 18months. (To our knowledge there is nothing else like this in the marketplace). All spirit drawn from a single barrel.<br />
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Wildcard is Baker Williams Distillery’s very first aged release and will be followed in quarter 1 calendar 2018 with their first edition Whiskey.<br />
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Flavour profile: Unique whiskey/brandy hybrid characters – sweetness from wheat & wine, with underlying malt and rich oak notes.<br />
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a) Cask Strength 63.5% ABV – 99 Bottles b) 50%ABV - 288 Bottles<br />
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Distilled by Baker Williams Distillery, Distiller Nathan Williams on their custom 400 litre pot still and aged on-site.<br />
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JOHN ROZENTALS looks at a new pig entering the house to join the ranks of organic wine,<br />
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One of NSW's leading organic wine producers, Canowindra's Pig in the House, has released two new wines in time for the summer break — Pig in the House 2017 Organic Rosé and Pig in the House 2017 Organic Chardonnay.<br />
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Both wines retail for $25 at full margin.<br />
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The growth in sales for Pig in the House correlated with the growth seen in the organic wine market over recent years, with figures revealing that the number of consumers who claimed to have purchased organic wine increased from 13per cent in 2012 to 20 per cent in 2016.<br />
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"We are also seeing this increase in consumption through our distribution channels," said winery owner and vigneron Jason O'Dea.<br />
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"This growth, along with increasing demand for rosé made it an easy decision to make the new Pig in the House Organic Rosé."<br />
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Pig in the House 2017 Organic Rosé ($25): Winemaker Anthony D'Onise chose mainly sangiovese, blended with just a touch of shiraz, to make this wine, which is resfreshingly crisp, enticingly flavoured an quite dry. "Stylistically speaking, we were aiming to capture the varietal characters," said D'Onise. Mission accomplished.<br />
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Pig in the House 2017 Organic Chardonnay ($25): I like this modern style of chardonnay, with its just subtle of oak gained through 15 per cent barrel fermentation. D'Onise likes the "white peach purity" of chardonnay from the Cowra district. So do I.</div>
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<br /><br />Award-winning teams at Grain Bar and Archie Rose have joined forces to create an exclusive small batch gin, which features a rare mandarin botanical that can only be enjoyed at The Rocks bar while stock lasts.<br /><br />Crafted at the distillery in Rosebery, Grain Archie Rose Gin is a unique combination of six botanicals, which were carefully selected and combined by Grain representatives and master distiller Dave Withers to come together as a perfectly balanced and intense distillation. <br /><br />This batch celebrates the floral and earthy notes of coriander seed, herbaceous and peppery tones of Dorrigo Pepperleaf organically sourced from the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, spiciness from cassia and cardamom; and vibrant sweetness of mandarin – a rare botanical that can only be found in this tailored blend. <br /><br />“By respecting each botanical and the role they play when flavours marry together, as well as utilising Dave's wealth of experience and expertise, we've crafted a one-of-a-kind and deeply complex gin,” Grain bar manager Roderick said. <br /><br />“The result is an elegant and sensual spirit that elevates and adds a freshness to classic dry martinis and compliments a variety of tonics. Top notes greet you to the glass and linger on the palette to keep gin enthusiasts coming back for more.” <br /><br />To celebrate, Grain will be the home of gin this summer, hosting a series of five Summer of Gin events from 12 January until 2 March for newcomers and connoisseurs alike. The journey of flavour and discovery will commence with a launch party where the Grain Archie Rose Gin will be unveiled, followed by a collection of special activities including unexpected house-made infusions, Australian tasting plates, unique sensory experiences and a special gin cocktail menu for guests to enjoy the spirit as they have never experienced it. <br /><br />Calendar of events: <br /><br />1) For the lovers of gin | Summer of Gin launch party | The official unveiling of custom Grain Gin including a detailed talk on the gin making process by Lachie Beange, Archie Rose ambassador. January 12, from 4pm.<br /><br />2) For the newbies | Australian gin tasting trio | Discover the unique flavour of Australian gin with our tasting plate of three of the finest gins from our backyard. January 19 – January 26.<br /><br />3) For the dabblers | Tanqueray perfume making sessions | Elevate your favourite spirit with a Tanqueray perfume making session. A unique sensory experience, guests will have the chance to create their own take-home perfume using botanicals found in Tanqueray gin. Early February.<br /><br />4) For the connoisseurs | The elite matching menu | Select from our special menu of carefully chosen gins with our boutique tonic and garnish recommendations and discover the most refined ways to enjoy the spirit. February 16 – 23.<br /><br />5) For the truly adventurous | Gin infusion selection | Treat your palate to an explosion of flavours with our variety of house-made gin infusions. Up for something truly different? Ask your bartender for their serving suggestion (not for the faint hearted!). February 23 – March 2.<br /><br />Specials available throughout the entire period:<br /><br />1) Summer of Gin Cocktail Menu – Five creative and classic cocktails specially crafted by our talented mixologists using some of our favourite gin varieties.<br /><br />2) The Grain Signature Martini – The signature taste of summer showcasing the aromatic blend of carefully selected botanicals in our custom spirit, Grain Gin, and served with dry vermouth.<br /><br />Grain bar is located in Sydney's The Rocks at 199 George Street, within Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. For more information and group bookings, +61 2 9250 3118, hello@grainbar.com.au or <a href="http://www.grainbar.com.au/">www.grainbar.com.au</a>.</div>
rodeimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114562768626186868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906874580715032724.post-54420672451542849572017-12-11T05:51:00.000+11:002017-12-26T05:52:24.764+11:00Rowlee 2016 Chardonnay - Orange<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">THIS one began with a small vineyard intended<br />to simply keep its owner busy in semi-retirement.</td></tr>
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ONE TO NOTE: WHEN Nik and Deonne Samodol bought 32 hectares (around 80 acres) of a once-sprawling 810ha (2000 acre) grazing property on the slopes of Mount Canobolas at Orange in NSW's Central West, they planted eight hectares of vineyards with the intention of keeping Nik busy hand-tending in his semi-retirement.<br />
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But with both site and climate being "just right" for a trio of grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo) and the backing of consultant viticulturist, Tim Esson, the Samodol's found the Rowlee Vineyard fruit they were selling was being made by others into multi-award winning wines.<br />
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And so Nik and Deonne and their daughter Nicole and Tim Esson and his family teamed-up in 2013 to create Rowlee Wines, and to make their own vinos with guidance and backing from "mentor winemaker," PJ Charteris. Their 2016 Rowlee Chardonnay is a stunner, with a vineyard load of stone fruit and citrus flavours and a creamy texture that makes it a perfect match with a summer's chicken salad, or veal chops barbecued and topped with creamy mushrooms.<br />
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Order online at $40 through <a href="http://www.rowleewines.com.au/">www.rowleewines.com.au</a><br />
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rodeimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114562768626186868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906874580715032724.post-50375739018148729402017-12-11T05:49:00.000+11:002017-12-26T05:53:58.993+11:00d’Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne - McLaren Vale<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ACCLAIMED label had its beginnings<br />back in 1912 at the hands of a teetotaller.</td></tr>
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COLOURFUL YARNS BEHIND CLASSIC LABELS<br />
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THERE'S many a colourful story around the founding and success of so many Australian wine companies, one such being McLaren Vale's acclaimed d'Arenberg Wines whose founder, a Mr Joseph Osborn was a teetotaller who sold a stable of prize-winning horses to buy the property in 1912 that now houses the d'Arenberg winery, cellar door and restaurant.<br />
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And although a teetotaller he was also a director of wine company Thomas Hardy and Sons, so knew plenty about the industry and with son Frank bought several vineyards around their property. On his death in 1921 young Frank took control, initially selling their grapes to other wineries before building the family winery in 1927.<br />
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When he too fell ill in the early 1940s his son Francis (generally known as d'Arry) left school at 16 years of age to help his father, taking full control on his father's death in 1957, and creating the d'Arenberg label after his mother's maiden name.<br />
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D'Arry's son Chester joined-up in 1984, cementing d'Arenberg's place firmly on the Australian wine map, and now as Chief Winemaker creates some sixty wines annually from 25 grape varieties. One current outstanding drop is a 2017 "The Money Spider" Roussanne that has marvellous flavours spanning green mango, papaya and pickled ginger, and at $20 is great value to enjoy with shellfish, pork or veal dishes.<br />
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rodeimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114562768626186868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906874580715032724.post-80772182315833261252017-12-04T03:42:00.000+11:002017-12-26T04:56:05.542+11:00Time Adams 2014 Cabernet Malbec - Clare Valley<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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ONE TO NOTE: FOR a long time one of the most famous blends in France's Bordeaux region was Cabernet Malbec, until growers there were devastated both emotionally and financially when frosts in 1956 wiped out a massive seventy-five per cent of their Malbec crops, and nervous about re-planting they shifted growing to Cahors in the country's south-west.<br />
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Coincidentally around the same time the blend was being put together for the first time in South Australia's Clare Valley – where today many serious aficionados believe Cabernet Malbec has become the "Holy Grail" of the Valley's red wine production.<br />
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And a master of the blend, Tim Adams Wines has just released their 2014 vintage, winemakers Tim Adams and Brett Schultz bringing together 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Malbec for this rewardingly lip-smacking drop. The Malbec component, they say, adds to the complexity of the Cabernet's mid-palate by giving it violet and mulberry flavours, and additional texture and richness that all makes for a full-bodied wine with generous chalky tannins.<br />
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This one is priced at $25 and makes for a great match with braised lamb shanks, or a good meaty lasagne.<br />
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rodeimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114562768626186868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906874580715032724.post-78169685334849193102017-12-04T03:40:00.000+11:002017-12-26T04:56:51.331+11:00Margan Hunter Valley Chardonnay<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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REWARDING RESULT FROM OLDER VINES<br />
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IF like us you enjoy your Chardonnay, Margan Family Wines currently have a lovely 2017 made from the fruit of low yielding old vines originally planted by Lindemans on the volcanic soil of the Hunter Valley's Fordwich Sill over 40 years ago.<br />
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Close planted and managed with vertical shoot positioning to give a good mix of sunshine and shaded fruit, this early 1970s vineyard crops at around two tonnes per acre, which while quite low for white grapes, ensures full fruit ripeness at lower sugar levels, and high acidity.<br />
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The 2017 vintage in the Hunter Valley was hot and dry, resulting in outstanding fruit across the whole spectrum of wine grapes, with Chardonnay perhaps the stand-out performer. As a result Andrew Margan crafted a lovely 2017 wine, one that's got a wonderfully creamy texture, lively acidity and nice suggestions of nectarine, cashew nut and lime zest on the palate.<br />
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At $20 Andrew suggests that a great food match would be seared scallops with jamon serrano (dry-cured Spanish-style ham,) watercress, hazelnut and blackcurrant vinaigrette. Or for something simpler, a Summer's day ice bucket of fresh prawns.<br />
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ONE TO NOTE: WE don't hear a lot about Robert Stein Wines out near Mudgee in NSW's Central West, but here is a small maker with a prestigious history it is certainly justified in being proud of.<br />
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For current winemaker Jacob Stein is the third generation of his craft, his grandfather Robert Stein having planted their vineyard on the slopes of Mount Buckaroo in 1976, and his grandfather's ancestor Johann Stein sailing to Australia from Germany in 1838 to work on the famous Macarthur family's pioneering commercial vineyard as their "vine dresser," and bringing with him vine cuttings for them from his homeland.<br />
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A just-released 2016 Robert Stein Reserve Chardonnay was made from those vines planted in 1976, and has a generous body, wonderful citrus and yellow stone fruit flavours, some fine spice, and a creamy palate with nice acidity.<br />
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BLUE PYRENEES Estate in western Victoria has a full-on-taste 2013 Estate Red that winemaker Andrew Koerner created by bringing together four different varietals, maturing them in French oak for two years, blending and bottling in 2015, and then cellaring with care until now.<br />
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And his patience has certainly rewarded, for himself and for the recognition this wine is receiving, and for consumers for a wonderfully more-ish drop that at $42, has got "partner with premium dining" written all over it.<br />
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Andrew brought together 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 4% each of Malbec and Shiraz for this beautifully rich drop in what he likes to call "a traditional old world style suitable for aging," one that's loaded with fine grain tannins and lovely lingering fresh berry and choc-mint flavours.<br />
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Get into it now for that special occasion, or think of cellaring for some other major event any time over the next twenty years, and you'll appreciate why this is a true benchmark wine that Andrew blends only from the best of vintages.<br />
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This Blue Pyrenees 2013 Estate Red would make for a wonderful match with the Christmas turkey – either hot or cold – or with a good steak any other time.<br />
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rodeimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114562768626186868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906874580715032724.post-74842367743971461032017-11-24T06:03:00.001+11:002017-12-26T05:45:48.810+11:00The Thief 2015 Shiraz - Barrosa Valley<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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STEALING A LEAD WITH A THIEF<br />
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David Ellis<br />
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WHEN then-Poundkeeper in the Flinders Ranges' town of Melrose in South Australia was charged with stealing a cow way back in 1867, it's a safe bet he'd never have envisaged it raising him to something of celebrity status 150 years later.<br />
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But that's the case with Mr John Walter Mooney who was sent to gaol with hard labour for allegedly pinching the cow in cahoots with his own stockman and a local butcher, and slipping it in with his own for slaughter and sale through the butcher's shop.<br />
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And when the poor fellow told the presiding judge that his official Pound-book would show that he was holding the cow legally, but that he didn't have the book with him in court to prove it, the judge grunted that he should have brought it with him, and sent Mr Mooney off to the slammer for four years.<br />
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Bizarrely, when he died fifty years later, as a consequence of his imprisonment Mr Mooney was excommunicated and disallowed a Catholic burial – a slight that saw his entire family then withdraw from their life-long faith.<br />
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Now his great, great granddaughter, winemaker Natasha Mooney has created a label in her forebear's memory and honour, using fruit off her vineyard at Greenock on the north-western edge of the Barossa Valley, and with that label somewhat impishly titled The Thief?<br />
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Natasha's 2015 The Thief? Shiraz has a wonderful depth of red fruit flavours to it and a tingling spiciness from 18 months in oak; at $22 it's a well-priced stand-out with all manner of beef dishes.<br />
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<a href="http://www.bunkerswines.com.au/" target="_blank">Bunkers Wines</a> celebrate some of Margaret River's greatest surf breaks. The region is a magnet for both wine lovers and surfers from all over the world.<br />
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Mean and menacing, The Box throws up thick square barrels that suck out over submerged rocky outcrops. In contrast, there is nothing to fear from The Box Tempranillo. A warm and generous red with nutty oak flavours, it displays spicy hints of the variety's Spanish heritage. </div>
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE: A deepish red purple colour with lifted berry fruit and cinnamon oak aromas. A bright spicy palate is bright with fine dark cherry and American Oak spice flavours leading to a balanced tannin finish.</div>
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VINTAGE: Fine and warm with good conditions throughout.</div>
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VINEYARDS: Bunkers's Tempranillo vineyards are in northern Margaret River with gravel soils over an ironstone base. All vines are vertically shoot positioned and run in north south aspect.</div>
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VINIFICATION: Hand-picked fruit was fermented in open vats and about 25% of the blend was fermented in new American oak, matured further for one year prior to bottling.</div>
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VARIETAL: 100% Tempranillo<br />
ALCOHOL: 14.2%<br />
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.5 g/L<br />
PH: 3.45<br />
RESIDUAL SUGAR: Dry<br />
WINEMAKER: Brian Fletcher</div>
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE: This is the classic blend from Margaret River - pale green with aromas of succulent Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. The palate is flinty and dry, with an explosive first impact of sweet racy fruit, creamy middle palate with a fine and lengthy finish. <br />
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VINTAGE: After a cold and wet start to spring, warmer weather through December and January provided good ripening conditions leading into vintage. The 2017 vintage was significantly later in the season than the past few years due to a fairly mild summer. Overall it was a good vintage – producing grape varietals with clean, crisp and pure fruit flavours. <br />
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VINEYARDS: Dispersed across the Margaret River region. <br />
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VINIFICATION: Harvested in early morning, crushed grapes were juice-extracted to a bright condition and cold fermented in stainless steel, then early bottled to retain varietal character. <br />
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VARIETAL/S: Sauvignon Blanc Semillon <br />
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ALCOHOL: 12.5% <br />
RESIDUAL SUGAR: Dry <br />
WINEMAKER: Brian Fletcher <br />
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rodeimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114562768626186868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906874580715032724.post-56326958789306820502017-11-22T04:37:00.001+11:002017-11-22T04:37:39.897+11:00Calneggia 2017 Rosé - Margaret River, Western Australia<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheh4b2CbbYgyKAS5paIT9ZqMh-CUC__rTeMev1o5wlUjzaNmCNFLB0wI3vzyQnCVMewfUYPyoGQSDljYvzsQytx7oeNxUfT8qvdIjGNbk6UPRiA5bfFSJly3jL8GLexVw3Kagd8Xuwqcw/s1600/CFV+rose+1000px-759898.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheh4b2CbbYgyKAS5paIT9ZqMh-CUC__rTeMev1o5wlUjzaNmCNFLB0wI3vzyQnCVMewfUYPyoGQSDljYvzsQytx7oeNxUfT8qvdIjGNbk6UPRiA5bfFSJly3jL8GLexVw3Kagd8Xuwqcw/s320/CFV+rose+1000px-759898.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6490923349739518450" /></a></p>#tastingnotes<br><br>WINEMAKER'S NOTE: Made by the saignée technique – that is to "bleed off" juice from a red wine has produced a savoury but delicate style. <br><br>VINTAGE: 2017 vintage conditions were exceptional for this wine style.<br><br>VINEYARDS: The 2017 growing season was characterised by a return to average winter rains followed by a very cool spring free of high winds that led to good flowering and fruit set. These cool conditions with heavy falls of rain in February and March continued into summer leading to a delay in ripening compared to recent vintages. These were ideal conditions for the aromatic white varieties and could have been tougher for ripening the reds however the sun kept shining long enough to develop great colours and fine tannin structures.<br><br>VINIFICATION: Red juice was run off several red wine ferments, lightly clarified and then fermented in stainless steel. Bottled early to retain freshness.<br><br>VARIETAL/S: Shiraz <br>ALCOHOL: 13%<br>RESIDUAL SUGAR: Dry<br><br>Calneggia Family Vineyards <a href="http://www.cfvwine.com.au">www.cfvwine.com.au</a> rodeimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114562768626186868noreply@blogger.com0