2017

The chardonnay grapes for the Domaine Le Verger Chablis, Alain Geoffroy were sourced from vines aged between 20 and 40 years old, located on steep slopes with a south-east exposure. The winery itself is situated in Beine, adjacent to the town of Chablis and is one of the oldest in France. The Grand Vins de Bourgogne appears light gold, pronounced white flowers, mingled withan array of tropical and sweet stone fruit on the nose.

Fruit for the Astrolabe Province Pinot noir was sourced from 5 different family owned vineyards, including the Astrolabe Farm Vineyard, all located within 4 different areas of the Marlborough wine region, Brancott Valley, Kekerengu Coast, Waihopai and Wairau valley. The fruit was harvested by hand between middle March and mid April, fermented in open top vats and finally age in French oak barriques for 10 months.

The fruit for the Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc were sourced from 8 different family owned vineyards, located within 5 different areas of the Marlborough wine region. Three key sub-regions were choosen, Awatere Valley, Wairau Valley and Kekerengu Coast. Mainly because of the different soils and differing climates, with the fruit machine harvested between late March and early April, fermented in stainless steal and allowed to rest on the Lees ...

The handpicked grape for the Pinot Grigio, have been harvested from the Italian, IGT Delle Venezie. The zone is in the North-Eastern part of Italy and covers three wine producing regions, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Veneto and Trentino-Alto, commonly referred to as Tre Venezie. The grape is transported to the winery, were the stalks and skins are separated, fermenting takes place in stainless steel tanks.

The fruit for the 1804 Grand Cuvee were sourced from 100 hectares of vineyard at the foot of the Montagne Noire Mountain range, the Cabardes appellation offers a unique micro-climate, with the winds from the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean sea meeting. With this the climate allows grapes commonly found in Bordeaux, to be blended with those found locally. The Vinitrio 1804 late harvest blend appears deep crimson with violet and rich black fruit ...

The parcels of fruit for Cru Bourgeois Superieur, were sourced from a 20-hectare vineyard, with the average age of the vine being 40 years old, located within the commune of Listrac, Haut-Medoc. The Domain dates back to 1857, when Pierre Bibian inherited the vineyard. Today the Meyre family own the Chateau and together with their two children, are producing traditional Haut-Medoc wines with great intensity and character.

The parcels of fruit for the D'Alix Rouge were sourced from 21 hectares of vines, located on the left bank of the Garonne in the Pessac Leognan AOC. The fruit from the 5 year old vines were harvested by both hand and mechanical means, with fermentation carried out in stainless steel, followed by 3-4 week maceration, before being aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.

Chateau De Vallagon is located on the north side of the Loire river, in the Touraine wine producing area of the Loire Valley. 14 hectares of vines are run by Philippe Potin, with the castle transformed into a Hotel. The region although famous for its whites, produces some of the best reds in the valley, with most of the winery's located in the southeast of Tours, and covers 146 communes in total.

The 45 year old vines for the Medoc, Cru Bourgeois are situated on the edge of the Gironde River in the communes of Saint-Christoly-de-Medoc and Couqueques in the northern Medoc. The Chateau Haut-Canteloup, is in the heart of the Medoc and is currently owned by Remi Lacombe, with 35 hectares of vineyards. The Medoc Rouge appears almost black with upfront red and black dried fruit, somewhat herbal with warm spiced oak on the nose.

The parcels of fruit for the naturally sweet Muscat are hand harvested from a 60-hectare vineyard within the Appellation Muscat de Rivesaltes, which covers fortified sweet wine within the Roussillon Wine region, Southern France. The Chateau itself is owned by the Meyre Family and is part of the Pierre Bibian stable, dating back to 1857. The fortified Muscat appears dark yellow in colour with upfront white flower, exotic fruit mingled with ...

The fruit for the Chateau Macquin were sourced from vines aged between 15-60 years, found in the smallest of the saint Emilion satellites, Libournais – Bordeaux. The zone is found on the northern right bank of the Dordogne River, just north of the greater Saint Emilion and is named after the village of Saint George. The vineyard dates back to 1885 and is currently owned by Dennis-Corre Macquin, grandson of founder Francois Albert Macquin.

Chateau Penin is located in Bordeaux, on the gravel soils of the left bank of the Dordogne river, with Saint Emilion just north-east. The 2.5 hectares of white vines are found on a clay and limestone hillside just beyond the winery, with the fermented wine allowed to rest on the Lees for 5 months before being racked in oak barrels. Patrick Carteyron is a fifth generation wine maker, with the family history at Chateau Penin dating back to 1854 ...

The fruit for the Ramel Grand Cuvee were sourced from the Domaine de la Baquiere Estate, within the heart of the Languedoc Wine Region. From 23 hectares of vineyard on the slopes of the Montagne Noire Mountain range. The Ramel-Mazard family winemaking dates back to 1726, forming traditional methods of production, with the fruit harvested by hand and each grape variety vinified separately in stainless steel.

The Tinta Fino appears vivid red cherry in colour with well-defined red fruit, subtle cinnamon mingled with clove and a hint of balsamic. The palate is oozing with black cherry, ripe raspberry, fleshy with fine tannins, resulting in a complex aromatic finish with excellent structure. The wine will open beautifully in the glass, if allowed to breathe and will improve even more with age-cellar for 3-5 years. Best served with game, roasts and cold meats.

The d'Arry's Original has always been a blend of Shiraz and Grenache but was formally known as d'Arenberg Burgundy. The name was changed in the 1990's in recognition of principle d'Arry Osborn. The grapes used are all 100% McLaren vale, sourced from d'Arenberg's own vineyards and takes use of the largest oval barrel in the southern hemisphere, holding 40,000 Litres. With harvest early February and mid-April, small batches are crushed and transferred ...

The parcels of fruit for the 2013 Deakin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon were harvested from family owned vineyards in the middle of March, located in the sub-region of Murray Darling, Victoria. The region gets its name from the two rivers, Murray and Darling which intersect at Wentworth, located west of the city of Mildura, North-West Victoria.

The parcels of fruit for the Deakin Estate Chardonnay were harvested in late January / early February from vineyards within the family owned Estate, Murray Darling - North West Victoria. Winemaker Frank Newman used different yeast for different parcels of fruit, with wild yeast used for the fermentation of one parcel of fruit, all adding something different to the final blend.

The wine region of Victoria is divided up into 21 different sub-regions, with Murray Darling being one and also the sub-region is the second biggest in Australia. The region stretches from the intersection with South Australia in the west to Balranald in New South Wales and is divided in two by the Murray River, on the Victoria side.

The parcels of fruit harvested for the production of the Deakin Estate Sauvignon Blanc were sourced from family owned vineyards, located near the city of Mildura, North-West Victoria. The Estate lies in the Murray Darling region of Victoria, not far the intersection of the Murray River and the Darling River. Established in 1994, the Estate currently has 217 hectares under vine.

The parcels of fruit for the Deakin Estate Shiraz were harvested in early March 2016 from family owned vineyards near the city of Mildura, North-west Victoria. The team at Deakin Estate winery consists of Frank Newman - Winemaker and Winery Manager, Aidan Menzies – Winemaker and Craig Thornton – Vineyard Manager, all three with the aim to deliver high quality wines and a good price.