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2010 Shiarz / Sangiovese

This premium quality medium bodied wine has been made from Shiraz (80%) and Sangiovese (20%) grapes grown at our Mallaluka vineyard on Dog Trap Road, Yass. It has been made in the style of the mighty Supertuscans of Italy, and has spent 12 months maturing in American oak hogsheads.

The colour is a deep cherry red. The nose is a mixture of spice and mint from the Shiraz with savoury cherry aromas from the Sangiovese. The palate is initially dominated by the peppery Shiraz and finishes with the earthy flavours of the Sangiovese. The finish is clean and dry, with fine tannins.

Awards : Silver Medal - 2011 Canberra Regional Wine Show

2009 Shiraz

This wine is made from 100% shiraz fruit from the Mallaluka vineyard.

Fruit was crushed and fermented in open containers. Fermentation was carried out at approx. 23 C to dryness. It was pressed and malo-lactic fermentation carried out. The wine then spent 18 months in French oak hogshead for maturation and complexity. This wine is unfiltered and unfined. It will continue to develop in the bottle for a number of years. A sediment and crust will form after some time in the bottle, so it is recommended that this wine be decanted before serving. This wine will reward cellaring for at least two years before consumption and will continue to improve for many years after that.

Deep red with purple tinges. The nose is intense and fruity, full of berries and plums. The wine fills the mouth with berries, blackcurrants and chocolate. The finish is long and full of fine-grained fruit and oak tannins and fresh acidity.

Enjoy with red meat dishes or hard cheeses.

Review: "Purple-crimson; what the wine may lack in finesse it makes up with its robust dark berry, spice and pepper notes, savoury tannins laying the path for the future Rating 90 " James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion

Awards : Top 100 NSW wines uncovered 2011- James Halliday's Top 100 NSW wines - Sunday Telegraph

Bronze Medal - 2011 NSW Small Winemakers Show

Bronze Medal - 2011 Canberra Regional Wine Show

Bronze Medal - 2011 National Cool Climate Wine Show

Bronze Medal - 2010 Australian Small Winemakers Show

2008 Shiraz

This wine is made from 100% shiraz fruit from the Mallaluka vineyard.

Enjoy with red meat dishes or hard cheeses.

Review: "Bright colour; quite a spicy bouquet, with red fruits and a touch of orange rind; medium-bodied with lively fruit to conclude. Rating 87 Drink 2013.” James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion

Award: Bronze Medal - 2010 Australian Small Winemakers Show

Bronze Medal - 2011 National Cool Climate Wine Show

2010 Riesling

This wine is made from 100% Rhine Riesling fruit, the second crop from our “Folly Run” vineyard near Bungendore. The long ripening period and high altitude (860m) ensure a delicate, full flavoured wine of considerable complexity.

This elegantly structured, premium quality wine is made from 100% Canberra District cool climate Rhine Riesling. The colour is pale straw with green tinges and has a powerful grapefruit/ citrus nose. The palate is long and mouth filling, dominated by classic Rhine Riesling flavours and lemon acidity.

2009 Mallaluka Cabernets

This premium wine is made from the classic Bordeaux grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (20%), Cabernet Franc (10%) and Malbec (10%), grown predominantly at our Mallaluka vineyard on Dog Trap Road, Yass. (The Merlot is from our Folly Run vineyard at Butmaroo.) The fruit was hand picked, fermented in open containers and plunged in the traditional manner, then basket pressed to retain the maximum amount of fruit characters. The wine was then aged for 12 months in French oak barriques and hogsheads.

The result is a medium-full bodied wine in the elegant Bordeaux style. The nose is dominated by the berry and plum aromas of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with hints of mint, licorice and cedar. The palate is smooth, firm and complex, with many layers of flavour contributed by the four grape varieties. The finish is long and dry, with a slight earthiness from the Malbec and fine seed tannins.

The wine will drink beautifully in its youth, but is made to age gracefully over many years in the cellar. It is ideally served with game such as rabbit, venison or kangaroo, or try it with soft cheeses.

2009 Pinot Noir

This is a premium quality, medium bodied wine made from 100% cool climate Pinot Noir sourced from our Folly Run vineyard. The fruit was hand picked and fermented on whole bunches in the traditional manner. It has been aged for 9 months in French oak barriques. Dry conditions during the growing season limited the crop and the wine shows excellent weight and depth.

The colour is vibrant cherry red. The nose is dominated by fragrant strawberry aromas, with a hint of spice, and smokey overtones. The palate is smooth and fruit driven with gamey notes and delicate tannins. The finish is long, clean and dry.

This wine is a perfect match for summer luncheons and lighter meats. Or try it with seafood pasta

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

This wine is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon fruit, from the Mallaluka vineyard.

This is a full bodied, cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon. It has been aged for 12 months in French oak hogsheads. The colour is dark cherry with purple tinges. The nose is intense and fruity, dominated by berries, plums and mint. The palate is rich and complex and fills the mouth with sweet berries, licorice and chocolate. The finish is long and dry with fine tannins and a crisp acidity. This wine will reward at least 4 years cellaring and will last for many more.

Review: "Light- to medium-bodied mix of red and blackcurrant fruit, with nuances of mint and spice, the tannins at maximum level for the fruit. Rating 87 Drink 2013.” James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion

2008 Chardonnay Pinot Noir

This premium sparkling wine has been made in the traditional method from Canberra district Chardonnay (80%) and Pinot Noir (20%). It has been fermented and aged for over 12 months on lees in this bottle. The wine is pale straw in colour and the bead is fine and persistent. The nose is a subtle mixture of pears, melons and fresh yeast. The palate is showing developed fruit characters complemented by a creamy mouth feel. The finish is long, soft and dry.

2008 Sangiovese

A light-medium bodied wine made from 100%, which has been aged in American oak for 9 months prior to bottling. The colour is bright cherry red, and the nose is of spice and cherries with smokey oak overtones. The palate is smooth and silky with sweet fruit flavours, while the finish is clean and dry. This wine can be served chilled or at room temperature.