2007 C1 Cabernet Sauvignon

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Colour:	Deep red purple with a purple magenta rim
Nose:	Aromas of black currants, blackberry, boysenberry, tobacco leaf, aniseed, liquorice, tar, capsicum, herbs and spice, with hints of vanilla bean and coconut.	..
Palate:	Full bodied wine with fruit characters of blackcurrant, blackberry, boysenberry, red currants, coconut and aniseed. The wine has balanced acidity with pronounced and gripping woody tannins of cedar, pine and coconut. The wine has a lean smooth lingering finish.
Cellar:	Up to 15 years; wine will mature to a soft brick red with more developed fruit characters of blackberry and prune, with some chocolate, coffee bean characters and more bold tannin and wood structure of cedar, spice, cigar box, tobacco and earth notes.
Composition:	Alcohol: 13% alc/vol
	PH: 3.40
	TA: 7.5g/L
	TA: SO2: 20/60mg/L

Winemaking:

The 2007 C1 Cabernet Sauvignon was handpicked in Mid April before gentle crushing and fermentation with AWRI796 yeast for 14 days before basket pressing.  The wine was then racked to new St Martin French Oak Barrique from the Nevers’ forest in France to undergo Malo lactic fermentation and further maturation for 18 months. The wine was gently racked and neither fined or filtered prior to bottling.

Recommended Drinking 2013-2028.
Production: 25 Cases

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2007 C2 Cabernet Sauvignon

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Colour:	Deep red purple with a purple magenta rim
Nose:	Aromas of cassis, blackberry, plum tobacco leaf, aniseed, liquorice, tar, capsicum, nutmeg, cedar, spice, with hints of vanilla bean.	..
Palate:	Full bodied wine with fruit characters of cassis, blackberry, plum, vanilla and tar. The wine has balanced acidity with pronounced and gripping woody tannins of cedar, nutmeg and vanilla. The wine has a lean smooth lingering finish.
Cellar:	Up to 15 years; wine will mature to a brick red with more developed fruit characters of blackberry and prune, with some chocolate, coffee bean characters and more bold tannin and wood structure of cedar, spice, cigar box, tobacco and earth notes.
Composition:	Alcohol: 13% alc/vol
	PH: 3
	TA: 7.5g/L
	TA: SO2: 20/60mg/L

Winemaking:

The 2007 C2 Cabernet Sauvignon was handpicked in Mid April before gentle crushing and fermentation with AWRI796 yeast for 14 days before basket pressing. The wine was then racked to new Radoux American Oak Barrique from Minnesota forest in North America to undergo Malo lactic fermentation and further maturation for 18 months. The wine was gently racked and neither fined or filtered prior to bottling.

Recommended drinking 2013-2028.
Production: 25 Cases

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2007 C3 Cabernet Sauvignon

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Colour:	Deep red purple with a purple magenta rim
Nose:	Aromas of cassis, blackberry, red currant, camphor, eucalypt, raspberry tobacco leaf, aniseed, liquorice, tar, cedar and spice	..
Palate:	Full bodied wine with fruit characters of cassis, blackberry, cedar, spice, liquorice, camphor and tar. The wine has balanced acidity with pronounced and gripping woody tannins of cedar, spice and nutmeg. The wine has a lean smooth lingering finish.
Cellar:	Up to 15 years; wine will mature to a brick red with more developed fruit characters of blackberry and cassis, with some chocolate, coffee bean characters and more bold tannin and wood structure of cedar, spice, cigar box, tobacco, menthols and earth notes.
Composition:	Alcohol: 13% alc/vol
	PH: 3.40
	TA: 7.5g/L
	TA: SO2: 20/60mg/L

Winemaking:

The 2007 C3 Cabernet Sauvignon was handpicked in Mid April before gentle crushing and fermentation with AWRI796 yeast for 14 days before basket pressing. The wine was then racked to new Seguin Moreau Russian Oak Barrique from the Caucasian forest in Russia to undergo Malo lactic fermentation and further maturation for 18 months. The wine was gently racked and neither fined or filtered prior to bottling.

Recommended drinking 2013-2028.
Production: 25 Cases

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2007 S1 Shiraz

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Colour:	Deep Burgundy red with a pale magenta rim
Nose:	Aromas of raspberry, red cherry, pepper and spice with soft oak characters of coconut wax, sawdust and spice.	..
Palate:	Med-Full bodied wine with soft fruit characters of red berries, cherry, blood plum and pepper. The wine has soft and balanced acidity with gentle woody spice and a lean smooth finish.
Cellar:	Up to 15 years; wine will mature to a soft brick red with more developed fruit characters of plum and prune and more bold tannin and wood structure of cedar, spice, cigar box, tobacco and earth notes.
Composition:	Alcohol: 13% alc/vol
	PH: 3.52
	TA: 6.7g/L
	TA: SO2: 20/60mg/L

Winemaking:

The 2007 S1 Shiraz was handpicked in Mid March before gentle crushing and fermentation with BP725 yeast for 10 days before basket pressing. The wine was then racked to new St Martin French Oak Barrique from the Nevers’ forest in France to undergo Malo lactic fermentation and further maturation for 18 months. The wine was gently racked and neither fined or filtered prior to bottling.

Recommended drinking 2012-2027.
Production: 25 Cases

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2007 S2 Shiraz

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Colour:	Deep Burgundy red with a purple magenta rim
Nose:	Aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, dark cherry, pepper and spice with soft oak characters of vanilla, tar, aniseed and spice.	..
Palate:	Full bodied wine with soft fruit characters of red currant, dark cherry, blood plum, boysenberry and pepper. The wine has soft and balanced acidity with gentle woody spice, vanilla, tar and a lean smooth finish.
Cellar:	Up to 15 years; wine will mature to a soft brick red with more developed fruit characters of plum and prune and more bold tannin and wood structure of cedar, spice, cigar box, tobacco and earth notes.
Composition:	Alcohol: 13% alc/vol
	PH: 3.52
	TA: 6.7g/L
	TA: SO2: 20/60mg/L

Winemaking:

The 2007 S2 Shiraz was handpicked in Mid March before gentle crushing and fermentation with BP725 yeast for 10 days before basket pressing. The wine was then racked to new Radoux American Oak Barrique from the Minnesota’ forest in North America to undergo Malo lactic fermentation and further maturation for 18 months. The wine was gently racked and neither fined or filtered prior to bottling.

Recommended drinking 2012-2027.
Production: 25 Cases

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2007 S3 Shiraz

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Colour:	Deep red purple with a purple magenta rim
Nose:	Aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, pepper and spice, cedar, cloves and nutmeg with soft oak characters of vanilla bean, cedar, pencil shavings, tar, liquorice and spice.	..
Palate:	Full bodied wine with fruit characters of red currants, dark cherry, blood plum, boysenberry and pepper. The wine has soft and balanced acidity with pronounced woody spice, vanilla, tar, gripping tannins, cedar and a lean smooth lingering finish.
Cellar:	Up to 15 years; wine will mature to a soft brick red with more developed fruit characters of plum and prune and more bold tannin and wood structure of cedar, spice, cigar box, tobacco and earth notes.
Composition:	Alcohol: 13% alc/vol
	PH: 3.52
	TA: 6.7g/L
	TA: SO2: 20/60mg/L

Winemaking:

The 2007 S3 Shiraz was handpicked in Mid March before gentle crushing and fermentation with BP725 yeast for 10 days before basket pressing. The wine was then racked to new Seguin Moreau Russian Oak Barrique from the Caucasian forest in Russia to undergo Malo lactic fermentation and further maturation for 18 months. The wine was gently racked and neither fined or filtered prior to bottling.

Recommended drinking 2012-2027.
Production: 25 Cases

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2009 Sauvignon Blanc

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Colour:	Bright pale straw with a light green hue
Nose:	Delicate and aromatic aromas of passionfruit, kiwifruit, straw, tropical fruit and jasmine flower.	..
Palate:	Bursting with crisp tropical fruit, lean acidity, mineral notes, jasmine, creamy texture from lees stirring, leading to a crisp yet smooth dry finish.
Cellar:	2009-2013, delicate aromatic dry white suited to short term cellaring.
Composition:	Alcohol: 12.5% alc/vol
	PH: 3.30
	TA: 7.5g/L
	TA: SO2: 30/120mg/L

Winemaking:
The 2009 Yarra Valley sauvignon Blanc was had picked in March and processed by crushing and holding on skins for 6 hours at low temperature to allow natural aromas and flavours to increase and develop in the juice from gentle contact extraction with the skins. The grapes where then air bag pressed and the juice chilled for settling and clarification prior to ferment. The juice underwent a cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks with aromatic yeasts before 8 weeks on lees post fermentation to develop a gentle creamy texture, the wine was then gently fined before filtration and bottling.

Drink now until 2013
Production: 100 Cases

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2005 Rose

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Colour:	Pale Pink
Nose:	Delicate aromas of strawberry, toffee apple, raspberry and cream.	..
Palate:	Displays intense clean red berry flavours of strawberry, cherry and raspberry, with a soft and mellow mouth feel, creamy and smooth with subtle sweetness and a crisp smooth finish.
Cellar:	2009-2013, delicate aromatic Rose suited to short term cellaring.
Composition:	Alcohol: 13% alc/vol
	PH: 3.40
	TA: 7.0g/L
	TA: SO2: 32/125mg/L

Winemaking:

The 2008 Rose was made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, the grapes were crushed together and held on skins to extract colour and red berry flavours before airbag pressing. The juice was then cold settled and racked before cold fermentation followed by short-term maturation on lees before gentle fining and filtration prior to bottling.
Drink now until 2013.
Production: 100 Cases

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2005 Pinot Noir

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Colour:	Medium Cherry Red with pale rim
Nose:	Aromas cherry, subtle spice, herb and cedar.	..
Palate:	Med-Full bodied wine with fruit characters of savoury plum, cherry, spice, cedar, fine tannins, excellent length of flavour and a soft fruity finish.
Cellar:	Up to 10 years; wine will mature to a soft brick red with more developed fruit characters of plum and prune and softer chalky tannin and wood structure of cedar, spice, herb, tobacco and earth notes.
Composition:	Alcohol: 13% alc/vol
	PH: 3.45
	TA: 7.0g/L
	TA: SO2: 20/80mg/L

Winemaking:

The 2005 Single vineyard Pinot was hand picked and gently crushed with 30% whole bunches before fermentation and basket pressing. The wine was racked to new and seasoned French Oak barriques for 12 months prior to bottling.

Drink now until 2020.
Production: 100 Cases

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2008 Merlot

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Colour:	Deep red with a purple rim
Nose:	Aromas of strawberry, plum, raspberry, vanilla and spice.	..
Palate:	Med-Full bodied wine bursting with red berry flavours, rhubarb, soft textured tannins, showing great balance and structure with a long and lingering smooth finish.
Cellar:	Up to 5 years; wine will mature to a lighter red with more developed fruit characters of plum, cedar and spice with more integrated chalky tannins and a rich textured mouth feel.
Composition:	Alcohol: 13% alc/vol
	PH: 3.50
	TA: 7.0g/L
	TA: SO2: 25/100mg/L

Winemaking:

The 2008 Yarra Valley Merlot was handpicked in Late March before gentle crushing and fermentation with aromatic yeast for 10 days before gentle basket pressing. The wine was then racked to new and seasoned French and American oak barriques for 12 months. The wine was gently filtered prior to bottling.

Drink now until 2015.
Production: 100 Cases

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2008 Cabernet Merlot

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Colour:	Deep red/purple with a purple/black rim
Nose:	Aromas of boysenberry, cassis, blackberry, liquorice, nutmeg and vanilla.	..
Palate:	Rich and spicy full-bodied wine with dark berry fruit flavours, hints of tobacco leaf and cedar, with well structured lingering tannins and a long smooth finish
Cellar:	Up to 5 years; wine will mature to a medium red with more developed fruit characters of cassis, plum, leather, cedar and spice with more integrated grainy tannins and a rich textured mouth-feel
Composition:	Alcohol: 13.5% alc/vol
	PH: 3.50
	TA: 7.3g/L
	TA: SO2: 20/90mg/L

Winemaking:

The 2008 Yarra Valley Cabernet Merlot (65%/35%) was handpicked in Late March/early April before gentle crushing and fermentation with aromatic yeast for 14 days before basket pressing. The wine was then racked to new and seasoned French and American oak barriques for 12 months. The wine was gently filtered prior to bottling.

Drink now until 2015.
Production: 100 Cases

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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

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Colour:	Deep red in colour
Nose:	Soft and delicate aromas of white peach, pear, nectarine, with hints of lemon citrus and spice.	..
Palate:	Loaded with varietal characters of cassis, capsicum, spice and cedar, with gripping tannins and lingering spicy finish.
Cellar:	Up to 10 years; wine will mature to a deep golden colour developing honey, nougat, cheesecloth characters, a softer creamier texture and more pronounced wood derived flavours of cedar, pine, and spice.
Composition:	Alcohol: 13% alc/vol
	PH: 3.20
	TA: 7.2g/L
	TA: SO2: 25/80mg/L

Winemaking:

The 2005 Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was handpicked in early April before gentle crushing and fermentation with aromatic yeast for 12 days before basket pressing. The wine was then racked to seasoned (1 and 2 year old) American oak barriques for 24 months, followed by 12 months bottle age prior to release.

Drink now until 2020.
Production: 100 Cases

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2004 Shiraz

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Colour:	Deep red with a burgundy rim
Nose:	Aromas of raspberry, plum, cedar, tobacco and fragrant white pepper.	..
Palate:	Med-Full bodied wine with soft brooding berry and plum flavours, lifted by well-structured tannins, excellent textures and mouth-feel leading to a soft rounded finish.
Cellar:	Up to 5 years; wine will mature to a soft brick red with more developed fruit characters of plum and prune and integrated chalky tannins and a softer mouth-feel
Composition:	Alcohol: 13.5% alc/vol
	PH: 3.50
	TA: 7.5g/L
	TA: SO2: 25/80mg/L

Winemaking:

The 2004 Yarra Valley Shiraz was handpicked in Mid March before gentle crushing and fermentation with aromatic yeast for 8 days before gentle basket pressing. The wine was then racked to seasoned (2 and 3 year old) French oak barriques for 24 months. The wine was carefully filtered prior to bottling, and further bottle aged prior to release to provide softer tannins and a smooth rounded finish.

Drink now until 2015.
Production: 100 Cases

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