$25.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Sweet Riesling
Vineyard: The Riesling used for Ratafia is located at our Avon Brae vineyard in the High Eden region of Eden Valley. Grown at an altitude of 490m with regular breezes allowing for healthy growing conditions.
Season: The 2006 vintage is seen as another high quality year but yields in most varieties were down by 15-20%. The vintage was one of the earliest on record, with whites were nearly all picked by the end of March.
Winemaking: The wine grapes were allowed to sweeten on the vine before hand harvesting and traditionally pressed before chill fermentation. Once fermented dry, an addition of fortified wine was added before bottling and aging to release.
Appearance: Pale yellow golden colour.
Aroma/Bouquet: A distinctive toffee apple nose with hints of fairy floss.
Palate: A generous palate of rich, mouth filling fruit with golden syrup characters, trails on to a lingering, cleansing finish.
Food Pairing: Cheese plates, a large glass of ice for a refreshing summer wine, de-glazing, create a syrup for citrus sponge. Versatile and enticing!
Alcohol: 18%
pH: 3.16
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: 3.04 g/L
Production: 2000 dozen (375ml)
Cellar potential: 25+ years
Winemaker: Christa Deans
$32.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Riesling
Vineyard: The vineyard was planted in the early 1920's and is renowned for delivering excellent Riesling fruit. Old vines still need meticulous attention which most requirements are done so by hand management. Dry grown outside the town of Springton on the southern end of the Eden Valley wine region.
Season: Late rain finally came in the 2009 spring and early summer which was needed to replenished a very dry soil profile. Moving into the 2010 vintage, the season produced fine mild conditions with only a few intense heat days to allow for superb ripening.
Winemaking: NA
Appearance: Golden colour with green hues
Aroma/Bouquet: A lively herbaceous aroma with toasty buttery richness.
Palate: Mouth-filling lime citrus with toasty nut overtones. A deep textured wine with a long lingering and complex palate. The wine will develop with more fruit intensity and butterscotch depth.
Food Pairing: Matured cheese, Thai curries, risotto and cream based pasta dishes.
Alcohol: 12.9%
pH: NA
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: NA
Cellar potential: 20+ years
Winemaker: Colin Forbes
$32.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc Blend
Vineyard: In 2014, when all the varieties did achieve full ripeness, the soft cherry/blackberry overtones from the Merlot are supported by the complex characters generated by the Cabernet Sauvignon and topped off by the fruit lift from the Cabernet Franc.
Season: A late season prevailed as expected. A record number of 40 degree + days in a row, followed by torrential rain was a bit concerning; fortunately Eden Valley was still in verasion so this ended up being a godsend. In summary, a challenging season with good quality but very low yields.
Winemaking: Picked and gently pressed on skins for 4-6 weeks before transferred to seasoned French Oak for maturing.
Appearance: Bright, deep purple hues..
Aroma/Bouquet: Cherry and blackberry overtones with a slight lift of floral notes.
Palate: A complex wine with layers of berry characters, Chinese five spice and rich chocolate overtones. The palate is fruit driven with exceptional balance and savoury lingering tannin on the finish.
Food Pairing: Roast spiced duck with plums, preserved lemon and beef Tagine or Italian meatballs
Alcohol: 13.9%
pH: NA
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: NA
Cellar potential: 15+ years
Winemaker: Colin Forbes
$29.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Riesling
2019 SA Top 100 Award Winner! Zeitpunkt 'Redux' A moment revisited.
Vineyard: Situated in the pristine area of Flaxman Valley this Certified Organic Eden Valley Riesling has been hand-picked on two different dates to capture natural acidity, freshness and intense flavour.
Season: Spring was dry and led into a very mild, dry summer with minimal disease pressure, resulting in fruit with high natural acidity and incredible flavours. January started with dry, hot and windy weather, however by the end of the first week, relief came with 60-75mm of rain and a record-breaking coolest January in 11 years. The rain was perfectly timed for dry-grown vineyards, and the mild weather that followed from February through to April delivered an exceptional vintage.
Wine making: The fruit was whole bunch pressed and fermented on solids followed by bottling without fining and minimal sulphur addition.
Appearance: Pale straw colour
Aroma/Bouquet: Citrus fruits of lemon and lime with a gentle perfume of lime cordial.
Palate: A classic style of Eden Valley Riesling with bright citrus fruits of lime and ripe lemons offer a softly textured palate with gentle acidity. This wine is bound for a long journey if cellared and will reward.
Food Pairing: Fresh seafood or a crisp and crunchy Asian salad with steamed pork dumplings.
Alcohol: 11.0%
pH: NA
Acidity: 6.4 g/L
Residual Sugar: 0 g/L
Production: 300 Cases
Vegan Friendly: Approved
Certified Organic: Approved
Cellar potential: drink now to 10+ years
Winemaker: Daniel Hartwig & Theo Engela
$70.00
Vineyard: The Shiraz grapes were sourced from the Fechner vineyard, outside Angaston in the northern end of the Eden Valley Barossa. Heavy clay soils with low annual rainfall assist with rich colour development and intense dark fruit flavours.
Season: Spring was dry and led into a very mild, dry summer with no disease, resulting in fruit with higher natural acidity, and incredible flavour and colour concentration. January started with dry, hot and windy weather however by the end of the first week, relief came with 60-75mm of rain and a record-breaking coolest January in 11 years. The rain was perfectly timed for the old dry-grown vineyards, and the mild weather that followed from February through to April provided for a fairytale vintage.
Winemaking: Picked early to capture those lovely vibrant red-fruited characters of cooler climate Shiraz. It spent 24 months in 83% new French oak hogshead barrels for a brooding and intense palate.
Appearance: Rich and deep purple hues.
Aroma/Bouquet: Aromas of dark cherry, licorice and Chinese five spice lift from the glass with intensity.
Palate: Balanced structure and poise with striking blue fruits layered over a supple and silky foundation of tannins. Dark chocolate notes with a lushness that will be hard to forget.
Food Pairing: Juicy steak or just savour the flavour on its own.
Alcohol: 15.5%
pH: 3.5
Acidity:6.1g/L
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: 388 dozen (750ml)
Vegan Friendly: Yes
Cellar potential: drink now to 10+ years
Winemakers: Daniel Hartwig & Theo Engela
$25.00
Vermentino originates from the Italian region of Sardinia as one of the most popular white wines consumed.
Vineyard: The Garden & Field Vermentino vineyard is the first to grow this variety in Eden Valley. The vines were hand planted and established as a dry grown site. Planted to own roots in 2009 on Gnadenberg Road (Gnadenberg meaning Hill of Grace) at the northern end of Barossa/Eden Valley region. At an elevation of 380m and soil pH 6.8, the soils are a very complex matrix of heavy red clay, decomposed shattered silt stone, layered with a very fine calcium, interspersed with iron stone, quartz and crystalline particles. Parts of the block have been planted in pure rock but thrive in this well drained site.
Season: Spring was dry and led into a very mild, dry summer with minimal disease pressure, resulting in fruit with high natural acidity and incredible flavours. January started with dry, hot and windy weather, however by the end of the first week, relief came with 60-75mm of rain and a record-breaking coolest January in 11 years. The rain was perfectly timed for dry-grown vineyards, and the mild weather that followed from February through to April delivered an exceptional vintage.
Winemaking: Hand picked and gentle pressed with 3 - 4 weeks on skins, chill fermented, before final extraction of wine grapes.
Appearance: Bright straw.
Aroma/Bouquet: A lively nose, displaying citrus blossom, white stone fruits, lemon grass and spices.
Palate: Very fresh and complex. Soft and elegant with a core of citrus sorbet along with exotic flowers and white stone fruits. Mouth feel is well rounded with grapefruit and lemon pith characters with minerals that combine beautifully with a firm acid core, adding to the overall palate weight. Finishes dry and long.
Food Pairing: Whole deep fried Barramundi with mango salad, marinated lemon and thyme roast chicken, pasta or an array of seafood dishes.
Alcohol: 12.5%
pH: 3.12
Acidity: 6.55g/L
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: 352 dozen (750ml)
Cellar potential: 10+ years
Winemaker: Joanne Irvine
Viticulture: Peter Raymond
Awards: 2019 Halliday Wine Guide 90 points, Tyson Stelzer Top 10 New Wines in Barossa Living Magazine 2015, James Halliday Weekend Australian Review Nov 2017 90 points
$30.00
Vineyard: 100% Estate grown Pinot Gris from Eden Springs/Gatt Vineyard. Beautiful cool climate country at High Eden, the pinnacle of Barossa. Altitude 460-515m.
Season: A mild season with good Winter rain and warm February weather produced excellent ripening in the Barossa. Cool nights at High Eden brought lovely balance, while sunny days saw outstanding quality with intense colour and flavour development.
Winemaking: Handpicked, crushed and destemmed. Cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve primary fruit and perfume. Partial maturation in oak for 4 months to gain textural interest, bottled while young and fresh. Handcrafted to exacting quality standards in our state of the art wine making facility.
Palate: An elegant and aromatic palate shows fresh lemon and spiced pear flavours with subtle flinty notes. Crisp and bright with soft, textural undertones and superb balance. A wine of beauty and grace.
Food pairing: Spicy Asian and Thai style dishes, seafood and crustaceans. Fresh curd cheese, Risotto, truffle mushroom dishes or any freshly made pasta.
Alcohol: 13.5 %
pH: 3.32
Acidity: 7.09 g/L
Winemaker: David Norman
$85.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Chardonnay
Vineyard: Established in 1972 the Mountadam High Eden Estate is one of Australia’s oldest cool climate Chardonnay vineyards. Situated on a unique rocky outcrop the estate commands an easterly aspect over Eden Valley.
Season: The dry weather meant that when the night time temperature dipped, there were again late frosts, but thankfully not damaging Avon Brae. December and early January were warm but rains at the end of January and early March were welcomed. The vintage delivered exceptional ripening conditions.
Wine making: The fruit was harvested at night and gently pressed using a bag press. The juice was fermented in 50% new French barriques, the balance in 1 and 2 year old barrels. The wine was intermittently stirred (battonage) throughout the maturation period. The wines underwent malolactic fermentation prior to racking and being returned to the same barrels. The individual parcels were racked from barrel after on average 12 months maturation in oak and the final blend carried out.
Appearance: Straw
Aroma/Bouquet: Developed characters of peach, nectarine and fresh figs. French oak barrel fermentation and maturation gives the wine secondary aromas of cashew nuts and mixed spices.
Palate: A complex array of peach, citrus, cashew nuts, subtle truffle and spice throughout. The mid palate is round and buttery with a clean citrus acid backbone providing length and persistence. The Chardonnay is complex and displays gentle but balanced acidity.
Food Pairing: Pasta with herb infused butter sauce, Snapper curry or a selection of artisan cheeses.
Alcohol: 14%
pH: NA
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: NA
Cellar potential: 20+ years
Wine maker: Helen McCarthy
$50.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Stage Door Wine Co. vineyard is situated on the estate site of Avon Brae at an altitude of 450 - 500 m. The vineyard rows are established north to south to maximize quality for best vineyard management. Terrior is resting over fractured rock and sandy loam on a deep clay base..
Season: The 2015 vintage will be one to remember. The season started well with above average early winter rains that filled the soil profile and dams, however it was dry from then on. Temperatures were above average in spring allowing the vines to get off to a strong growing season. Summer was generally mild with the exception of a few days of extreme relieved by thirty milli-metres of rain in January.
Wine making: NA
Appearance: Dark purple
Aroma/Bouquet: Perfumed blackberries with black pepper and dutch liquorice.
Palate: Mouth-watering black fruit is beautifully balanced across the palate with plums and stewed prunes. Subtle French oak adds a perfumed lift to the delightful earthy finish.
Food Pairing: Red wine venison with field mushrooms and buttered mash, Korean barbecues or American spice rub grilled beef.
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.42
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: 187 dozen
Cellar potential: 15+ years
Wine maker: Kym Teusner
$35.00
Vineyard: Evangeline is sourced from a small planting on the original site of the old Drogemüller family orchard in Springton. The vineyard was planted in early 2003 as a dry-grown vineyard on an east-facing aspect. The soil is typical of the Southern Eden Valley, well draining, low fertility, skeletal and quartz sandy loam. Elevated in altitude: between approx. 400 to 420m.
Season: The dry weather meant that when the night time temperature dipped, there were again late frosts, but thankfully not damaging.
December and early January were warm but rains at the end of January and early March were welcomed. Along with milder weather, the conditions resulted into ideal ripening.
Wine making: Picked early to capture those lovely vibrant red-fruited characters of cooler climate Shiraz. Seven months in new and seasoned French barrels for a subtle oak nuances. This wine is all about fruit!
Appearance: Fresh and vibrant purple hues.
Aroma/Bouquet: Perfumed, dainty blue and red fruit notes with a touch of licorice and rhubarb on the nose.
Palate: A delicate structure with cool blue fruits intertwined with silky tannin and subtle oak influences.
Food Pairing: A perfect wine to have at any time of the day, especially with lunch.
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.4
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar : NA
Production: 463 dozen (750ml)
Vegan Friendly: Yes
Cellar potential: drink now to 10+ years
$40.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Shiraz
Vineyard: Eden Hall vineyard is situated on the estate site of Avon Brae at an altitude of 450m. Block 4 Shiraz is selected from a premium parcel of Shiraz fruit to showcase the best of the vineyard site. The vineyard rows are established north to south to maximise quality for best vineyard management. Terroir is resting over fractured rock and sandy loam on a deep clay base.
Season: The 2016 vintage had a dry start through the winter, followed by a warm spring. This encouraged flowering to begin with a high expectation of flowers developing into fruit set. Minimal disease pressure was a positive but challenging with the summer season; dry and extremely hot. By the end of December some rain was received with a decent rainfall in March. The vintage harvest was earlier than expected but given the warm and dry season was a relief to grapevines; in particular old dry grown vines.
Wine making: Machine picked in the cool of the evening before arriving in the winery to be bagged pressed and fermented on skins. Later transferred to new French oak barrels for 18 months, then bottled for 12 months before released.
Appearance: Dark red colour.
Aroma/Bouquet: A subtle nose of black fruits, cedar, spice and white pepper.
Palate: This full bodied offering shows abundance of fleshy red and black fruits finishing with perfectly integrated soft tannins.
Food Pairing: Sunday Lamb roast, beef dishes or any full flavoured hearty dishes.
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.63
Acidity: N/A
Residual Sugar: 1.07
Production: 622 dozen
Cellar potential: Now – 30+ years
Wine maker: Kym Teusner
$24.00
Barossa - Eden Valley - Riesling Semi - Sweet Wine
Vineyard: Four tonne of Riesling fruit was sourced from a neighboring vineyard in Eden Valley, machined picked in the cool of the evening.
Season: The 2016 vintage had a dry start through the winter, followed by a warm spring. This encouraged flowering to begin with a high expectation of flowers developing into fruit set. Minimal disease pressure was a positive but challenging with the summer season; dry and extremely hot. By the end of December some rain was received with a decent rainfall in March. The vintage harvest was earlier than expected but given the warm and dry season was a relief to grapevines; in particular old dry grown vines.
Wine making: NA
Appearance: light straw & green hues
Aroma/Bouquet: Vibrant lifted floral perfume with lemon citrus that overlays notes of kiwi fruit, green apples and musk.
Palate: Ripe nectarine, apple with soft lemon and lime sorbet on the finish. A medium dry sweetness on the palate, the wine develops texture and depth with vibrant acidity.
Food Pairing: Spicy cuisine or as a dessert wine enjoyed with cheese plates and lemon meringue pie.
Alcohol: 10.8%
pH: NA
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: 24 g/L
Production: 230 dozen (750ml)
Cellar potential: 5+ years
Wine maker: Christa Deans
$22.00
Vineyard: The vineyard is located in the heart of the Eden Valley wine region, noted for high elevation with cool evening temperatures which is essential for premium white wine production. 100% estate grown Gewurztraminer.
Season: The vintage began with well below-average winter rainfall, followed by a warm and dry spring which enhanced flowering and set to deliver average to above-average yield potential. Low disease pressure was maintained by one of the hottest Decembers on record, when temperatures cooled down and rainfall began in late January, verasion had arrived. The fruit matured with an earlier harvest as predicted. Open vine canopies allowed air flow to develop fruit structure and sugars. Overall characterised by average yields with very high quality.
Wine making: Hand picked Gewurztraminer bunches were gently pressed to extract juice and maintain the delicate aromatic qualities of the variety. Fermented until dry to capture a light and crisp wine style.
Appearance: Pale straw
Aroma/Bouquet: The nose is delicate and elegant, with hints of musk and apple blossom underpinned by citrus lime.
Palate: A refreshing and aromatic wine variety showcasing lychee fruit with a touch of grapefruit, lemon zest and black pepper. Perfumed with nutmeg spice leads to a light and dry finish on the back palate.
Food Pairing: Spicy Asian or Indian cuisine, Moroccan Tagine or a selection of fruity cheddar cheese.
Alcohol: 12%
pH: NA
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: 170 cases
Cellar potential: 10+ years
Wine maker: Joanne Irvine
$75.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz Blend
Background: In honor of Simon's great uncle The Reverend Canon R.K. Sorby Adams OBE was the Anglican Minister at St. Hugh’s Church in the town of Angaston (1956 – 1960).
Vineyards: N/A
Season:The 2016 vintage had a dry start through the winter, followed by a warm spring. This encouraged flowering to begin with a high expectation of flowers developing into fruit set. Minimal disease pressure was a positive but challenging with the summer season; dry and extremely hot. By the end of December some rain was received with a decent rainfall in March. The vintage harvest was earlier than expected but given the warm and dry season was a relief to grapevines; in particular old dry grown vines.
Wine making: NA
Appearance: Brick red
Aroma/Bouquet: Rich complex aromas displaying dark berries, liquorice, chocolate and cherry.
Palate: Blackberry, cassis, plum and dark cherry are supported by hints of pepper, spice, licorice, chocolate and espresso.
Food Pairing: Braised Venison with red wine sauce, puree cannelloni beans with grilled salmon fillet or a regional selection of cheese and dried fruits.
Alcohol: 14%
pH: 3.54
Acidity: 7.38g/L
Residual Sugar: 3.4 g/L
Production: NA
Cellar potential: 15+ years
Wine maker: Simon Adams
$25.00
Vineyard: Grown on a single estate vineyard (Avon Brae) in the High Eden region of the Barossa - 490m altitude. Cabernet wine grapes are ideal for the micro climate in Eden Valley. High altitude assists with slow ripening, acidity and concentrated fruit development; essential for long term cellaring.
Season: The dry weather and spring frosts proved challenging for the growing season ahead. December and early January was warm but rain was welcomed to freshen grape bunches and vine canopies. The Shiraz fruit ripened slowly with outstanding colour and aromas, delivering an exceptional vintage.
Wine making: NA
Appearance: Medium to dark purple
Aroma/Bouquet: Fragrant dark and black fruits with aromas of ripe blackberry, blackcurrant and perfumed mulberry. Nuances of spice are obvious featuring clove, star anise and nutmeg.
Palate: Medium-bodied with comforting blackberry and blackcurrant fruits featuring mulberry and redcurrant. Clove, nutmeg and cinnamon spice lie in the background, along with hints of liquorice, coffee espresso and dark chocolate. Fine savory tannin and acidity lead to a vibrant, energetic finish that lingers.
Food Pairing: Squid ink risotto, Lamb moussaka, Goat curry or vegetarian cannelloni.
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.63
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: 497 dozen
Cellar potential: 10+ years
Wine maker: Kym Teusner
$50.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Shiraz
Vineyard: Stage Door Wine Co. vineyard is situated on the estate site of Avon Brae at an altitude of 450 - 500m. The vineyard rows are established north to south to maximize quality for best vineyard management. Terrior is resting over fractured rock and sandy loam on a deep clay base..
Season: The 2016 vintage had a dry start through the winter, followed by a warm spring. This encouraged flowering to begin with a high expectation of flowers developing into fruit set. Minimal disease pressure was a positive but challenging with the summer season; dry and extremely hot. By the end of December some rain was received with a decent rainfall in March. The vintage harvest was earlier than expected but given the warm and dry season was a relief to grapevines; in particular old dry grown vines.
Wine making: Matured in new French oak barrels for 24 months.
Appearance: Dark brick red
Aroma/Bouquet: Perfumed blue and blackberries with spice and black pepper.
Palate: Mouth-watering black fruit is beautifully balanced across the palate followed by velvety tannin. A full bodied wine of great complexity and length.
Food Pairing: Maggie Beer's capsicum and eggplant roulade with fried capers, slow cooked beef cheeks and parsnip puree or Beef and tomato casserole with herb dumplings.
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.58
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: 203
Cellar potential: 15+ years
Winemaker: Kym Teusner
$250.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Shiraz
Vineyard: The Red Queen of the Eden Valley vineyard turned 102 years in vintage 2013. These ancient gnarly vines over a hundred years of age, are not only surviving but thriving on their own roots in some of the oldest soils on the planet.
Season: A dry start to the vintage growing season with expected cooler evenings and seasonal late frosts. Due to the site elevation and vineyard establishment, little frost settled on the grape vines. A warm start to the summer season ensured a strong and healthy canopy structure. Along with warm weather, rain arrived and was higher than expected throughout January and February. The Shiraz grapes were not affected by this due to minimal irrigation which allowed the Shiraz grapes to ripen with full colour and flavour intensity.
Wine making: The Red Queen of Eden Valley was handpicked and gently pressed with whole bunches in open top fermenters and left to mature in new French oak for 2 and a half years. Prior to bottling the wine was unfiltered & unfined to maintain maximum colour for long term cellaring.
Appearance: Deep purple-crimson.
Aroma/Bouquet: An immensely complex, dark, brooding character, red and black fruits, pepper and spice, with licorice and tar.
Palate: Lingering black fruit on the palate, with pepper seasoning. There is an incredibly deep range of flavour, a mix of red and black berries complimented by vibrant pepper and leaf notes. Elegant tannins and lingering acidity help extend the finish and the overall balance is impeccable.
Food Pairing: Perfectly matched with all richly flavoured foods, meats, stews, game or mature hard cheeses. Alluring on the palate our Red Queen commands company with food and friends.
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.58
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: 408 dozen (750ml)
Cellar potential: 20+ years
Winemaker: Elena Brooks, BSc (Oenology) Adelaide
$40.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: The Avon Brae vineyard produces distinctive Shiraz and Cabernet based wines of impeccable balance, freshness, varietal character and fruit purity.
Season: A dry start to the vintage growing season with expected cooler evenings and seasonal late frosts. Due to the site elevation and vineyard establishment, little frost settled on the grape vines. A warm start to the summer season ensured a strong and healthy canopy structure. Along with warm weather, rain arrived and was higher than expected throughout January and February. The Shiraz grapes were noted for deep colour and flavour intensity.
Wine making: The Eden Hall Cabernet Sauvignon comes from selected rows in Block 3 and spent nearly two years in French oak, followed by more than a year in bottle prior to release.
Appearance: Dense crimson
Aroma/Bouquet: Dark soy, couverture chocolate, liquorice & tar nuances.
Palate: Luxurious dark fruits of plum and blackcurrant on the palate. A complex, full-bodied wine; finishing with mouth-filling and brooding tannin.
Food Pairing: Crusted peppercorn beef fillet with pan fried green beans, Roast beef and red wine gravy or orange spiced duck and radicchio salad.
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.62
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: 0.46 g/L
Production: 558 dozen
Cellar potential: 15+ years
Winemaker: Kym Teusner
$35.00
Vineyard: This is third Grüner vintage from vines growing blissfully alongside their natural soul mate, Riesling (and showing some similar characters). This variety is vigorous and creates more fruit than required which leads to many passes through the vineyard of bunch thinning.
Season: In stark contrast to the previous year, the 2017 growing season followed a long wet winter that replenished soil water profiles and a wet, windy September. A mild summer included regular rainfall events ensuring a long, cool ripening period. Bunch weights increased as the variety naturally creates heavy fruit loads.
Winemaking: NA
Appearance: Pale straw in colour.
Aroma/Bouquet: Ginger and spice with ripe tropical notes lure from the glass. Cloves, white pepper and herbaceous nuances are just a few enticing aromas.
Palate: The palate is broad offering nectarine and white peach over citrus. A textural wine, yet a pure and clean mineral finish.
Food Pairing: King fish or whiting with slivers of red chilli or Moroccan Tagine. Whatever the food match, it’s a match made in heaven. An extremely versatile white.
Alcohol: 12.1%
pH: 3.26
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: 2.95 g/L
Production: 230 dozen (750ml)
Cellar potential: 10+ years
Winemaker: Christa Deans
$40.00
Vineyard: Cutting edge viticulture teamed with exceptional wine making has delivered a superb Shiraz from the Barossa's beautiful high country - Eden Valley. The vineyard is constantly monitored and managed to deliver premium Shiraz grapes.
Season: The dry weather meant that when the night time temperature dipped allowing late frosts, but thankfully not damaging Eden Valley. December and early January was warm but rain at the end of January and early March were welcomed. Along with milder weather, the Shiraz fruit ripened and delivered an exceptional vintage.
Winemaking: Open fermented, basket pressed and matured in French oak barriques from bespoke coopers.
Appearance: Intense rich brick red
Aroma/Bouquet: The aroma is an astonishing and lifted brace of blackberries, spice and a perfume like touch of blueberries. Pure fruit and spice, that is not in any way overwhelmed by wine making artefact. The wine has a concentration of aromas that come from quality Barossa fruit. The aromas change quickly in the glass and are fascinating to follow but the mouth beckons.
Palate: A seamless soft but structured Shiraz, concentrated blackberries with a mid-palate of dark chocolate and spice. Textured length and spice from the French Oak and a chalk like tannin structure.
Food Pairing: Slow cooked Beef cheeks, hearty Mushroom Risotto, Guinness and Beef pie…
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: NA
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: NA
Cellar potential: 20+ years
Winemaker: Elena Brooks, BSc (Oenology) Adelaide
$28.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Mountadam Vineyards was established in 1972. The Cabernet fruit is grown on the estate with an eastern aspect. The vines were planted in 2001 at 450 meters above sea level.
Season: A dry start to the vintage growing season with expected cooler evenings and seasonal late frosts. High Eden elevation enabled little frost settled on the grape vines. A warm start to the summer season ensured a strong and healthy canopy structure. Along with warm weather, rain arrived and was higher than expected throughout January and February. The wine grapes were not affected due site elevation and soil structure. This allowed grapes to ripen with full colour and flavour intensity.
Winemaking: Hand-picked parcels of Cabernet fruit was fermented onsite at the winery in 8T fermenters at 25ºC. After extended time on skins the wine was transferred to mature in French oak barriques (20% new barrels, 40% 1-2 year old barrels, 40% older barrels) for 12-14 months.
Appearance: Dark red
Aroma/Bouquet: Concentrated forest floor fruits with blackcurrant, liquorice and dried herbs.
Palate: Intense blackcurrant and bramble fruits with notes of dried bay leaf, cassia wood and tobacco. The palate is well balanced with lingering fruit and sharp tannin on the finish.
Food Pairing: Sunday roast lamb and red wine gravy, mixed pepper crusted steak with pepper sauce or a selection of sharp cloth aged cheddar cheese.
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: NA
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: NA
Cellar potential: 10+ years
Winemaker: Helen McCarthy
$40.00
Vineyard: Established in 1972 , Mountadam High Eden Estate is one of Australia’s oldest and first cool climate Chardonnay vineyards. Situated on a unique rocky outcrop the estate commands an easterly aspect over Eden Valley.
Season: In stark contrast to the previous year, the 2017 growing season followed a long wet winter that replenished soil water profiles and a wet, windy September. A mild summer included regular rainfall events ensuring a long, cool ripening period. Bunch weights increased as the variety naturally creates heavy fruit loads.
Wine making: Harvested in the cool of the night and gently pressed via a bag press. The juice was fermented in 50% new French barriques, the balance in 1 and 2 year seasoned barrels. The wine was intermittently plunged (battonage) throughout the maturation period. Malolactic fermentation prior to racking before returned to barrel. Selected parcels were racked after 12 months maturation, leaving the final blend to the wine makers selection.
Appearance: Pale straw in colour.
Aroma/Bouquet: Fresh notes of nectarine, peach with ripe figs and new French oak nuances
Palate: The palate has a complex mix of peach, orange citrus, cashew, subtle truffle and spice characters. The mid palate is round and textured with a clean citrus backbone. The wine is complex with balanced and integrated acidity.
Food Pairing: Lobster Mornay, Three Cheese Risotto, Tarragon Chicken with cream sauce....
Alcohol: 14%
pH: NA
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: NA
Cellar potential: 20+ years
Wine maker: Helen McCarthy
$25.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Rileys Pinot Noir vineyard is situated outside the township of Eden Valley on the family estate. Pinot Noir is not normally grown in the Barossa wine region but Rileys site is higher than others and challenged by cooler than average evening temperatures, allowing a variety such as Pinot Noir to be grown.
Season: A dry start to the vintage growing season with expected cooler evenings and seasonal late frosts. A warm start to the summer season ensured a strong and healthy canopy structure, ideal for Pinot Noir grapes. Along with warm weather, rain arrived and was higher than expected throughout January and February.
Wine making: The grapes were hand picked, gently pressed onsite in a traditional basket press before a short time on skins to maximise colour. New French oak barrels were used to mature the Pinot Noir.
Appearance: Light red brick with purple hue
Aroma/Bouquet: Lively aromas of strawberries and cherries, with a delicate hint of spice.
Palate: The Pinot Noir has delightful fresh berries on the immediate palate with hints of plum and black pepper. Light to medium bodied with a soft and slightly savory finish.
Food Pairing: Chinese five spice duck, Risotto with Parmesan and garden peas or Maggie Beer's Pheasant Farm Pate with freshly baked french stick.
Other: Enjoy at room temperature or chill for 30 minutes in the warmer months.
Alcohol: 12%
pH: NA
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: 300 Cases
Cellar potential: Now - 2025
Wine consultant: Joanne Irvine
$25.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Gewürztraminer
Vineyard: Grown from old vines in the Fechner family vineyard located in the northern end of Eden Valley, known as Moculta. A new wine variety from Chaffey Bros Wine Co. has been released. Sourced from single vineyard is the handpicked. 100% Gewurztraminer.
Season: Eden Valley received good winter rains which set the growing season off to a good start. Flowering was consistent with bunches setting well and generous quantities expected. Summer was warm and dry with the added benefit of Eden Valley's high altitude allowing cool evening's and breezes to assist with wine grapes maintaining freshness and high levels of natural acidity.
Winemaking: NA
Appearance: Clear in colour.
Aroma/Bouquet: Aromatic rosewater, Turkish delight and a burst of lemon zest. Gewurztraminer is aromatic and delicate on the palate but unlike the European wine styles Gewurztraminer in the Barossa region is dry and light.
Palate: Delicate on the palate, yet a textural beauty. Oily and viscous mouth feel. Hints of Lychee fruits and orange rind with underlying Turkish delight and rose water not This is a great wine for those of us who enjoy fruity wines without too much sweetness and soft smooth finishes.es.
Food Pairing: Shellfish, spicy cuisine & cheese platters.
Alcohol: 12.5%
pH: NA
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: 7.9
Production: NA
Vegan Friendly: Yes
Cellar potential: drink now to 10 years
Winemaker: Daniel Hartwig & Theo Engela
$29.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Sparkling Riesling
Vineyard: Grown from old vines in the Fechner family vineyard located in the northern end of Eden Valley, known as Moculta; a super premium region of the Barossa, bordering the Eden Valley region (380m altitude).
Season: The season can be characterised as long and cool with good winter rains providing high moisture levels in the soil. January to February was cooler than expected with March having warmer days 2-3 degrees above average.
Wine making: With handpicked Riesling (87%), Kerner (10%) and Gewurztraminer (3%) grapes, the fruit was gently co-fermented and pressed before fermentation and bottling.
Appearance: Pale Straw
Aroma/Bouquet: Mineral, lemon zest and subtle aromas of tropical fruits.
Palate: Zingy citrus arrive on your palate with a light and refreshing feel. Crisp summer fruits offer complexity for this very enjoyable sparkling wine. it's a little Prosecco like!
Food Pairing: Shellfish, spicy cuisine, cheese plates or enjoy from the beginning to the middle and end of a dinner party.
Alcohol: 12%
pH: 3
Acidity: N/A
Residual Sugar: 5.5 g/L
Production: 590 dozen (750ml)
Vegan Friendly: Yes
Cellar Potential: Now but can be enjoyed for many years. expect further complexity with age.
Wine Maker: Daniel Chaffey Hartwig & Theo Engela
$29.00
Barossa Eden - Valley Riesling
Vineyard: Situated in the pristine area of Flaxman Valley this Organic Eden Valley Riesling has been hand-picked on two different dates to capture natural acidity, freshness and intense flavour.
Season: The vintage can be characterized as long and cool with good winter rains providing high moisture levels in the soil. January to February was cooler than expected with March having warmer days 2 - 3 degrees above average.
Wine making: The fruit was whole bunch pressed and fermented on solids followed by bottling without fining and minimal sulphur addition.
Appearance: Clean and clear.
Aroma/Bouquet: Aromas of fresh first rainfall with white floral and jasmine notes.
Palate: A classic style of Eden Valley Riesling, light, crisp with notes of minerals and lemon citrus. Very dry on the palate with flavours of wet slate and grapefruit with balanced acidity dancing across the palate to deliver a wine of perfection.
Food Pairing: Fresh seafood or a crisp and crunchy Asian salad.
Alcohol: 11.5%
pH: 2.98
Acidity: 6.1 g/L
Residual Sugar: 0 g/L
Production: NA
Vegan Friendly: Yes
Cellar potential: drink now to 10+ years
Winemaker: Daniel Hartwig & Theo Engela
$25.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Kerner Blend
A delicate balance of floral bouquet's, hints of spice with a clean and softly textured finish. A blend of three grape varieties and the only blend of it kind in Australia; Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Kerner (see Kontrapunkt Chaffey wine for more information).
Vineyard: The Fechner brothers' applauded vineyard in the Eden Valley is unique for both its spectacular aromatics and its unique varietal mix.
Season: Eden Valley received good winter rains which set the growing season off to a good start. Flowering was consistent with bunches setting well and generous quantities expected. Summer was warm and dry with the added benefit of Eden Valley's high altitude allowing cool evening's and breezes to assist with wine grapes maintaining freshness and high levels of natural acidity
Winemaking: This field blend is a co-fermentation consisting of 40% Riesling, 40% Gewürztraminer and 20% Weißer Herold or Kerner grape variety (from one of only two Australian plantings of this Riesling-Trollinger crossbreed).
Appearance: Clean and clear in colour.
Aroma/Bouquet: Düfte Punkt is an aromatic paradigm-shift. Striking Lychee and Turkish delight aromas, followed by orange blossom, musk with a touch of rosewater.
Palate: A complex palate that is layered and luscious, showing lychees, mandarins, minerality and a lingering powder-puff of florals.
Food Pairing: Perfect with a pork roast or anything with a bit of heat and spice.
Alcohol: 12.5%
pH: 3.16
Acidity: 6g/L
Residual Sugar: 5.9g/L
Production: NA
Vegan Friendly: Yes
Cellar potential: drink now to 10+ years
Winemakers: Daniel Hartwig & Theo Engela
$17.00
*Minimum six bottle wine purchase
Vineyard: Dandelion Vineyards are proven plantings that have stood the test of time. The goal is to nurture the unique character of these vineyards and express their terroir in these wines.
The Enchanted Garden was planted in 1910 and thrives to this day, a 7 acre Eden Valley Vine Garden lovingly tended by Sue and Stuart Woodman.
Season: Exceptional quality was achieved from the 2019 vintage but extremely limited quantities produced; due to the lower than average rainfall recordings. Frost disrupted the first vine buds in spring and throughout flowering which again reduced overall wine grape supply. The dry ripening season through summer kept disease pressure to a minimum and cooler high country breezes allowed the grapes to ripen for a vintage of premium quality.
Winemaking: Whole bunches were handpicked on the 9th of March then de-stemmed without crushing the fruit to fill our press exactly. Juice from the free run and pressings were separated then fermented in small tanks between 11 and 13 degrees Celsius. The wine has a high level of natural acidity, and although bone dry, only 11.5% alcohol.
This 2018 Enchanted Garden of the Eden Valley Riesling was bottled directly with minimal fining and filtration to capture the essence of the vineyard, a looking glass if you will, and is ready to drink immediately or cellar for decades.
Appearance: Star bright in colour the appearance of this Riesling foretells the pristine and unalloyed quality of its fruit.
Aroma/Bouquet: With classic Riesling aromatics of citrus zest, lemon foliage and hints of dragon fruit flowers, etched by a clear, steely minerality. This wine holds the promise of a future, well-cellared bouquet of honey, caraway and rye.
Palate: Bone dry with fresh citrus and crunchy acidity. Delicate notes of lemon rind intertwined with steely mineral flavours and soft bath salts.
Food Pairing: Enjoy with dumplings, spicy cuisine or South Australian King George Whiting.
Alcohol: 11%
pH: 2.93
Acidity: 7.6 g/L
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: NA
Cellar potential: 15+ years
Winemaker: Elena Brooks, BSc (Oenology) Adelaide
$60.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Riesling
Vineyard: Colin Kroehn tended his Eden Valley Riesling for 66 years. The Wonderland of the Eden Valley is made entirely from his vineyard which was planted in 1912 and thrives to this day.
Season: In stark contrast to the previous year, the 2017 growing season followed a long wet winter that replenished soil water profiles and a wet, windy September. A mild summer included regular rainfall events ensuring a long, cool ripening period. Bunch weights were increased leading to yield levels getting back to average and a harvest schedule with Riesling coming off at the end of March and into April.
Winemaking: Whole bunches were handpicked on the 13th of March then de-stemmed in small batches without crushing the fruit to fill our press exactly. The free run juice was then fermented in small tanks between 11 and 14 degrees Celsius. This Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling was bottled directly without fining or filtration to capture the essence of the vineyard
Appearance: Pristine pale-straw with striking fluorescent green tinges around the rim edge.
Aroma/Bouquet: Scented aroma of glittering, glimmering, glistening purity, poise and incandescence; Flinty mineral notes with fine citrus elegance of lime blossom and honey suckle flowers intensify. It is as pure as it is invigorating.
Palate: An extraordinarily precise and clean citrus fruit spectrum - mandarin, bergamot, lemon, pomelo and lime. Essence of mandarin is underscored by a lilting harmony of stone-fruits, before searing, speeding, linear acidity escort lemon-meringue flavours to the palate’s long finish.
Food Pairing: Either immediately as an aperitif, or with anything from classic carbonara, risotto to seriously spicy infused curries. With bottle age richer, redolent with a rye toast, caraway and custard bouquet.
Alcohol: 11.5%
pH: 2.94
Acidity: 7.3 g/L
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: NA
Cellar potential: 20+ years
Winemaker: Elena Brooks, BSc (Oenology) Adelaide
$25.00
Vineyard: The first venture for making a semi-sweet Riesling in the Eden Hall wine range. Sourced from the single estate vineyard and hand managed to meticulous detail. Grown at high altitude in the high Eden region (550m) of the Barossa which entails a long and cool ripening.
Season: The 2018 growing season started with average winter rains following into a dry spring and summer period. Ripening in the vineyard was hasty but impressive quality of wine grapes was achieved with minimal disease pressure.
Winemaking: Riesling fruit was gently pressed before placed in a chilled fermenter. Residual sugar was kept to a minimum to ensure low alcohol was attained, resulting in a wine of generous fruit and acidity.
Appearance: Pale straw colour.
Nose: Aromatic sweetness allures you to entice for a moment longer. Highly perfumed of rose petals and musk nuances.
Palate: A generous palate of forward fruit dominated by Pink Lady apples and cinnamon spice. Integrated acidity is subtle with delicate nuances delivering a soft and deliberately tempting wine.
Food Pairing: Enjoy chilled as an aperitif, spicy Asian foods, cheese plates or desserts; a wine for all occasions!
Alcohol: 7.1%
pH: 2.58
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: 61 g/L
Production: 233 dozen (750ml)
Cellar potential: Drink now
Winemaker: Christa Deans
$24.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Riesling
Vineyard: Located in the Eden Valley region of Springton on a gentle slope is the Forbes & Forbes Riesling vineyard. Grown at an altitude of 440 meters in sandy loam soil with an array of ancient rock forms consisting of schist, quartz, ironstone and granite.
Season: Generous winter rain replenished the soil profile from late winter into early spring. Cool evenings allowed for slow fruit development leading into warm summer days. The season in combination with cool evenings maximised Riesling flavour with consistent growth and quality bunches. Certainly a vintage of premium class.
Wine making: 100% Riesling grapes were handpicked and gently pressed to capture the free run juice. The Riesling juice was settled for 48 hours following an extended fermentation temperature at 15-22 degrees before fining and bottling.
Appearance: Clear to pale green
Aroma/Bouquet: Fresh citrus, perfumed petals and green apples.
Palate: Zingy mandarin overtones with an abundance of lemon and limes. Washed slate minerals fill the palate with fresh crisp acidity, dry and well balanced.
Food Pairing: Freshly shucked Oysters, Beer battered fish and chips, spicy cuisine or try creamy pasta dishes.
Alcohol: 12.5%
pH: NA
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: 3g/L
Production: 200 cases
Cellar potential: Now – 10+ years
Wine maker: Colin Forbes
$55.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Refosco Blend
Vineyard: Situated in the northern end of Eden Valley is the family owned and operated vineyard of Garden & Field. The site is spectacular which takes in a landscape of rolling hills with vineyards dotted in the distance. Planted on own roots and established as a non- irrigated site, with a southerly aspect. Elevation of 390m consisting of ancient volcanic soil, red brown earth, ironstone, quartz and schist rock lay over clay & limestone.
Season: The season began with good winter rain and followed by an average spring. The soil profile was wet and budburst/the growing season was off to a good start. With December came warm summer days and unlike the valley floor, cool evenings gave the vines respite from the daily heat. The dry conditions with high altitude breezes, kept disease pressure low. Overall an excellent vintage and one that will be regarded as a favourite.
Wine making: Hand-picked Cabernet and Resfosco grapes was de-stemmed and co- fermented as whole berries, hand plunged several times daily and left on skins for 14 days, gently basket pressed then transferred to new French Troncais and Jupilles oak for 26 months.
Appearance: Deep crimson red with purple hue
Aroma/Bouquet: Aromas of violets, blue & black berries and exotic spices. Leather and cedar nuances intertwine with ripe berries and an earthy nose.
Palate: French oak dances around black and ripe mulberry fruits with hints of leather and cedar notes. There's an explosion of generous fruit which fills the palate with delightful aromatics continuing from your initial sip. Layers of delicious ripe fruit crescendo to a rich and savoury finish.
Food Pairing: Osso Bucco, hearty Italian cuisine or any rich intense flavoured food. This wine long for a food partner and appreciates decanting before enjoying.
Alcohol: 14.8%
pH: 3.63
Acidity: 6.3g/L
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: 35 dozen (750ml)
Cellar potential: Now to 2040+
Wine maker/Viticulture: Peter Raymond
$95.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Shiraz
Vineyard: Situated in the northern end of Eden Valley is the family owned and operated vineyard of Garden & Field. The site is spectacular which takes in a landscape of rolling hills with vineyards dotted in the distance. Planted on own roots and established as a non- irrigated site, with a southerly aspect. Elevation of 390m consisting of ancient volcanic soil, red brown earth, ironstone, quartz and schist rock lay over clay & limestone.
Season: The season began with good winter rain and followed by an average spring. The soil profile was wet and budburst/the growing season was off to a good start. With December came warm summer days and unlike the valley floor, cool evenings gave the vines respite from the daily heat. The dry conditions with high altitude breezes, kept disease pressure low. Overall an excellent vintage and one that will be regarded as a favourite.
Wine making: Hand-picked Shiraz was de-stemmed and fermented as whole berries, hand plunged several times daily and left on skins for 14 days, gently basket pressed then transferred to new French Troncais and Jupilles oak for 26 months.
Appearance: Deep crimson red with purple hue.
Aroma/Bouquet: Aromas of cedar and French oak, black cherry, mocha and exotic spices with concentrated depth.
Palate: Cedary oak is pronounced with concentrated blue berries, dark cherry chocolate and espresso coffee notes. Assertive tannin powers the palate and adds length to a final and full finish.
Food Pairing: Wagyu Beef, slow cooked Beef cheeks with root vegetables or dark chocolate Raspberry tart. We recommend decanting this wine the day before or at least 2-3 hours prior to serving.
Wine Review: 2018 waiting review
Alcohol: 14.4%
pH: 3.56
Acidity: 6.3g/L
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: 70 dozen (750ml)
Cellar potential: now - 2040+
Wine maker/ Viticulture: Peter Raymond
$70.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Shiraz
Vineyard: A'Lambra Eden Valley Shiraz is sourced from one of the best Shiraz vineyards in Eden Valley. Old vine with various clones and viticulture cutting edge, while maintaining traditions of the past. Hand tended vines in all vineyard management.
Season: The 2018 vintage will be remembered as one of those outstanding vintages. Beginning with the winter months delivering good rainfall. This leadinto an average spring enabling a strong start to the growing season. Warm temperatures were slightly above average for the December - January months. Barossa's high country is noted for cooler evenings, allowing vines to replenish from the hot summer temperatures. Colour and intense fruit concentration was achieved, with limited overall fruit production the only disappointing result.
Winemaking: Open fermented, basket pressed and matured in American and French oak barriques from bespoke coopers.
Appearance: Transylvanian red.... deep and intense.
Aroma/Bouquet: Lifted dark, red concentrated berries, a signature of Eden Valley Shiraz. Distinctive aromas of blackberry, stewed plums with an intriguing nose of spice and perfume of blueberries.
Palate: Deep concentrated blackberry fruits with licorice, dark chocolate and notes of tar lift from the glass. Alluring and perfumed with intensity but traditional Eden Valley elegance. A perfect wine for long conversations.
Food Pairing: Slow cooked Lamb Shoulder, Beef Stroganoff or Korean Beef Ribs
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: NA
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: 100 cases
Cellar potential: 20+ years
Winemaker: Elena Brooks, BSc (Oenology) Adelaide
$20.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Pinot Noir Rosé
Vineyard: Nestled in the Barossa Hills on the Eastern side of Eden Valley, the vineyard is one of the oldest in the region, planted in 1932 by the Lehmann family.
Season: Eden Valley received good winter rains which set the growing season off to a good start. Flowering was consistent with bunches setting well and generous quantities expected. Summer was warm and dry with the added benefit of Eden Valley's high altitude allowing cool evening's and breezes to assist with wine grapes maintaining freshness and high levels of natural acidity.
Wine making: NA
Appearance: Pale salmon pink.
Aroma/Bouquet: Crisp and lively with lifted aromas of raspberry, watermelon and apple blossom.
Palate: Vibrant, light and refreshing with delicate nuances of raspberry, confectionery, fairy floss and delicate summer berries.
Food Pairing: Grilled shellfish, tapas, spicy foods and matured cheese.
Alcohol: 12%
pH: 3.42
Acidity: 4.3g/L
Residual Sugar: 3.4 g/L
Production: NA
Cellar potential: 2 years
Winemaker: Simon Adams
$25.00
Vineyard: Established on a single vineyard estate (Avon Brae) in the High Eden region of the Barossa. Hand managed to meticulous detail with attention required with the dense grown vine canopy; allowing airflow, extra light and shading where needed to ripen the Gruner Veltliner grapes.
Season: In stark contrast to the previous year, the 2017 growing season followed a long wet winter that replenished soil water profiles with a wet and windy September. A mild summer included regular rainfall events ensuring a long, cool ripening. Bunch weights were increased leading to high yield levels. Harvest date March.
Wine making: Machine picked wine grapes were picked in the cool of the evening to maintain the delicate nature and aromatics with the Gruner grapes. Natural wild yeasts and some time on skins with lees stiring before a final gentle pressing and bottled.
Appearance: Clear to pale straw
Aroma/Bouquet: Honey dew and melon notes alongside lychee and fresh summer stone fruits of the season.
Palate: Crunchy passion fruit over grapefruit and lingering spice meander around the palate of this luscious wine variety. Soft integrated acidity with melon fruits add depth and texture with a light to medium finish.
Food Pairing: Spicy Asian cuisine, king fish ceviche with fresh red chilli, oyster cream stew or fresh cooked prawns and lashings of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Alcohol: 11.8%
pH: 3.205
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: 2.52 g/L
Production: 150 dozen
Cellar potential: 10+ years
Wine maker: Christa Deans
$25.00
Vineyard: Single vineyard estate grown (Avon Brae) is located in the High Eden region of Eden Valley/Barossa.
Season: Generous late winter rains replenished the soil profile followed into Spring. Consistent warm summer days with cool nights allowed for perfect slow ripening, maximising Riesling bunch flavour. The vintage will be long remembered as an exceptional one.
Wine making: Blend of three varieties, Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro (GSM)
Appearance: Medium red
Aroma/Bouquet: Bursting ripe raspberries, plums, Turkish delight, musk confectionery with lifted pepper and spice including nuances of clove.
Palate: Luscious red berries are obvious with flavours of flint and soft washed slate. A medium bodied wine that demands Mediterranean cuisine.
Food Pairing: Grilled Lamb cutlets with lashings of rosemary and olive oil, Margarita pizza, King George Whiting fillets wrapped in Pancetta and garden fresh broad beans. Slightly chill in warmer climates.
Alcohol: 14%
pH: 3.5
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: 1.0 g/L
Production: 190 dozen
Cellar potential: Now - 2026
Wine maker: Kym Teusner
$22.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Riesling
Vineyard: A selection of Eden Valley Riesling grapes have been sourced within the region.
Season: Exceptional quality was achieved from the 2019 vintage but extremely limited quantities produced; due to the lower than average rainfall recordings. Frost disrupted the first vine buds in spring and throughout flowering which again reduced overall wine grape supply. The dry ripening season through summer kept disease pressure to a minimum and cooler high country breezes allowed the grapes to ripen for a vintage of premium quality.
Wine making: The parcels of wine grapes were cold fermented in a stainless steel to preserve purity of fruit before bottled with a minimal addition of sulphur dioxide.
Appearance: Clean and clear with a touch of a green hue.
Aroma/Bouquet: Floral, lemon/lime and Lychee aromas.
Palate: Granny Smith apple with lime and orange blossom notes on the palate. Crunchy, refreshing acidity is held taut with mineral backbone.
Food Pairing: Fresh seafood, Coffin Bay Oysters, Thai Green Curry and just enjoy a glass chilled as desired.
Alcohol: 12%
pH: 3
Acidity: 1.7 g/L
Residual Sugar: 1.7 g/L
Production: NA
Vegan Friendly: Yes
Cellar potential: 15+ years
Winemaker: Daniel Hartwig & Theo Engela
$25.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Riesling
Background: Tripelpunkt in physics is the thermodynamic conditions at which the solid, liquid and gaseous phases a substance coexisting equilibrium - The quest for precision, texture & balance. Well, the Chaffey team love science, which is what wine making is. Tripel meaning three and punkt meaning point. It is three points where the connection of quality Riesling grapes have been mastered to create a point in time - Tripelpunkt!
Vineyard: The Riesling grapes are sourced from three exceptional vineyards in the Eden Valley area.
Season: Exceptional quality was achieved from the 2019 vintage but extremely limited quantities produced; due to the lower than average rainfall recordings. Frost disrupted the first vine buds in spring and throughout flowering which again reduced overall wine grape supply. The dry ripening season through summer kept disease pressure to a minimum and cooler high country breezes allowed the grapes to ripen for a vintage of premium quality.
Winemaking: Handpicked, whole bunched pressed and skin contact for 18 hours.
Appearance: A subtle green hue, yet almost transparent.
Aroma/Bouquet: Jasmine, honeysuckle and mandarin which float from the glass.
Palate: A delicate texture, evolving to a soft and textural mineral finish with a subtle and refreshing edge.
Food Pairing: A fantastic match for Asian cuisines and seafood, or just sit back and relax with a glass on its own.
Alcohol: 11.5%
pH: NA
Acidity: 6 g/L
Residual Sugar: 6.1g/L
Production: NA
Vegan Friendly: Yes
Cellar potential: Now -10+ years
Winemaker: Daniel Hartwig & Theo Engela
$29.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Kerner
Vineyard: - 100% Kerner (A.K.A. Weißer Herold) grown on a single estate in the Fechner vineyard, Northern Eden Valley/Barossa region.
Season: Exceptional quality was achieved from the 2019 vintage but extremely limited quantities produced; due to the low rainfall. Frost disrupted the first vine buds in spring and throughout flowering which again reduced overall grape supply. A dry ripening through summer kept disease pressure to a minimum.
Wine making: NA
Appearance: Pale straw and green hue.
Aroma/Bouquet: Herbaceous, white peach, ginger, pear and citrus notes.
Palate: Light and simply delightful with a clean crisp finish and little acidity. Hints of spice and apple with a dry length. If willing to cellar, this wine will certainly reward; expect texture and complexity.
Food Pairing: Asian cuisine, snapper curry or a delightful Moroccan Tagine.
Alcohol: 13%
pH: 3.2
Acidity: 5.1g/L
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: 170 cases
Cellar potential: now to 10 years
Winemakers: Daniel Hartwig & Theo Engela
$27.50
Barossa - Eden Valley Riesling
Vineyard: Dandelion Vineyards are proven plantings that have stood the test of time. The goal is to nurture the unique character of these vineyards and express their terroir in these wines.
The Enchanted Garden was planted in 1910 and thrives to this day, a 7 acre Eden Valley Vine Garden lovingly tended by Sue and Stuart Woodman.
Season: Exceptional quality was achieved from the 2019 vintage but extremely limited quantities produced; due to the lower than average rainfall recordings. Frost disrupted the first vine buds in spring and throughout flowering which again reduced overall wine grape supply. The dry ripening season through summer kept disease pressure to a minimum and cooler high country breezes allowed the grapes to ripen for a vintage of premium quality.
Winemaking: Whole bunches were handpicked on the 9th of March then de-stemmed without crushing the fruit to fill our press exactly. Juice from the free run and pressings were separated then fermented in small tanks between 11 and 13 degrees Celsius. The wine has a high level of natural acidity, and although bone dry, only 11.5% alcohol.
This 2018 Enchanted Garden of the Eden Valley Riesling was bottled directly with minimal fining and filtration to capture the essence of the vineyard, a looking glass if you will, and is ready to drink immediately or cellar for decades.
Appearance: Star bright in colour the appearance of this Riesling foretells the pristine and unalloyed quality of its fruit.
Aroma/Bouquet: With classic Riesling aromatics of citrus zest, lemon foliage and hints of dragon fruit flowers, etched by a clear, steely minerality. This wine holds the promise of a future, well-cellared bouquet of honey, caraway and rye.
Palate: Bone dry with fresh citrus and crunchy acidity. Delicate notes of lemon rind intertwined with steely mineral flavours and soft bath salts.
Food Pairing: Enjoy with dumplings, spicy cuisine or South Australian King George Whiting.
Alcohol: 11%
pH: 2.93
Acidity: 7.6 g/L
Residual Sugar: NA
Production: NA
Cellar potential: 15+ years
Winemaker: Elena Brooks, BSc (Oenology) Adelaide
$30.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Riesling
Vineyard: The Heirloom Vineyards Riesling was made from the best Eden Valley fruit with manicured old vines embody the very best in cutting edge, but old school viticulture and wine making. Hand tended vines are managed individually.
Season: Exceptional quality was achieved from the 2019 vintage but extremely limited quantities produced; due to the lower than average rainfall recordings. Frost disrupted the first vine buds in spring and throughout flowering which again reduced overall wine grape supply. The dry ripening season through summer kept disease pressure to a minimum and cooler high country breezes allowed the grapes to ripen for a vintage of premium quality.
Wine making: Hand tended and sorted bunch by bunch, naturally fermented on free run juice with ambient vineyard and winery yeasts. Gently tank pressed and stored on yeast lees for 9 months before bottling.
Appearance: The̴ colour is bright with beautiful onomatopoeic like green straw tinges at the edges of the glass. Bright and crystal clear with little development. Let it catch the light and marvel at the sparkle.
Aroma/Bouquet: The aroma is a fragrant and floral beauty. Hyper-intense Eden Valley Riesling bouquet. This Heirloom Riesling displays flowers blossoming, especially jasmine and textbook limes and lemon rind but also with hints of gingerbread and lime cordial. Some delicious hints of classic fresh custard and toast characters seem to be emerging in the background.
Palate: This palate has that extra dimension, not just fresh and fruity but a marvellously mouth filling palate; a touch of creamy mouth-feel a wonderful part of the landscape. All balanced sweet and zingy citrus but overall a pristine, elegant pure Eden Valley Riesling with flavours that fulfils and refresh. Taught acidity with washed river stone-like minerals, which delves into green apples. The definition of Riesling flavour is long, ample and fine.
Food Pairing: Coffin Bay Oysters with white wine vinaigrette and pomegranate, Thai Chicken curry, barbecued lime and chilli Crayfish…..
Alcohol: 11.5%
pH: 2.77
Acidity: NA
Residual Sugar: 0.9g/L
Production: N/A
Cellar potential: 20+ years
Wine maker: Elena Brooks
$179.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Shiraz
Shiraz wines from the Barossa's high country - Eden Valley, are noted for intensity of both colour and ripe fruit flavours. They are aromatic, spicy and will reward those who have the patience to cellar. Each wine offered in this selection has been handcrafted from family owned vineyards.
Shiraz Six Pack Includes;
100% Shiraz - 100% Pleasure - 100% Artisan Producers - Enjoy!
$149.00
Riesling - Eden Valley
A delightful, crisp, dry and refreshing Riesling Six Pack sourced from a selection of single artisan vineyards across the iconic Eden Valley wine region. Crunchy acidity, with notes and flavours of minerals, granny smith apples and lemon citrus just to start. Riesling is aromatic and the perfect wine to pair with a variety of seasonal cuisines.
Six Pack Offer;
*Riesling wines from Eden Valley can cellar for decades. The high level of acidity within the Riesling variety, makes Riesling the perfect wine for long term collecting. However, the wine will develop in texture, colour and citrus flavours; transforming from a light crisp style, to an 'oily' and dense complex palate. For true lovers of the Riesling variety, long term cellaring is much sort after.
Which vintage of Riesling do you prefer?
$110.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Wine Pack
Like so many wine appreciators, you'll be enchanted with the Dandelion Vineyards trio selection. A tempting choice of award winning wines, which are handcrafted from boutique vineyards across the Barossa.
Wine Pack Offer;
$250.00
Barossa Valley Red Wine Gift Pack
This family owned, artisan wine label is one to look out for. Since the inaugural Gnadenberg Road Shiraz release - 2015 vintage, the wine label quickly became a Halliday 4.5 star rating wine label. The vineyard is located just over one kilometre from Australia's most iconic single vineyard wine; Henschke Hill of Grace. A stunning setting with a landscape of rolling hills covered with green pastures, and a patchwork of vineyards.
The Garden & Field vineyard has been created in an ancient soil profile of heavy red clay over sandy loam, shale and schist rock matter. While the rainfall in the high ranges of the northern Barossa region is minimal, the moisture holding capacity in the soil structure is it's secret to concentrated wines of high aromatics and depth.
Vineyard tours and tastings are a memorable experience as the setting takes you back to yesteryear, 1856, when the first stone was placed at the homestead. Stone cottages, corrugated sheds, with gravelled roadways are in the heart of the vineyard setting.
Experience a three bottle sample pack of the Garden & Field wine range - 100% hand-crafted and presented beautifully in deeply punted heavy weight wine bottles. Cork closures (100% TCA approved), to compliment the traditional wine and vineyard techniques. It's impressive from the beginning.
Three Bottle Sample Pack Includes;
*Tasting notes included - Gomersal Shiraz signed by the wine maker.
$132.00
Barossa - Eden Valley GSM (Grenache/Shiraz/Mataro)
$119.00
Barossa - Eden Valley Riesling
A six pack of Riesling wines sourced from Poonawatta and the Eden Hall vineyards, from Barossa's beautiful high country - Eden Valley.
Off-Dry Riesling is also known as semi-sweet. A delicious softly textured white wine with a light and slightly sweet finish. Enjoyed by many appreciating the sweeter things in life. It presents lower acidity, lighter alcohol and delicate with mouth watering fruit flavours.
Best served chilled and matches beautifully with shellfish. Spicy Thai curries and full flavoured dishes, cheese plates or an awe inspiring sweet dessert.
Six Pack Includes;
Exceptional value, limited production, hand crafted single vineyard wines - 230 cases.
Packaged Liquor & Sales Licence 57709150
You must be over the age of 18 to purchase from this website, for more information, please see Drink Wise.
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