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Boutique Wineries of Australia
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Boutique Wineries of Australia
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Thursday, November 8, 2007 |
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Speaker: David Forziati, Sales Manager Epicurean Wines
Epicurean Wines is leading a shift that is happening at the smaller end of the Australian wine industry. Ben Hammerschlag, Importer of Fine Australian Wine, seeks out those young talented winemakers that share his philosophy. At the high end, it is about harnessing the power of Australia without sacrificing balance, while at the lower end of the pricing spectrum; it is possible to produce wines of exceptional varietal character. We tasted 12 wines from Australia’s boutique wineries; from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and blends from different regions and styles from the 2005, 2006 and 2007 vintages.
Slipstream- Sauvignon Blanc 2007 was the favorite white. Glaetzer “Godolphin” Shiraz-Cabernet 2005 was the favorite red. Glaetzer Wallace 2005 placed second favorite red wine. Penny’s Hill Shiraz 2005 tied for third with Kaesler Shiraz “The Bogan” 2005.
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| White Wines |
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Full Retail Price $ |
Kaesler Semillon 2006
Straw color. 100% Semillion from eastern vineyards planted in 1961. Green apples, lemon, lime and floral notes. Minerality. Rich, balanced, high acid. Great structure on the palate. Dry. |
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$11.00 |
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Slipstream - Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
100% Sauvignon Blanc from Pemberton.Tank fermented.13% alcohol. Grassy, crisp. Dry, well balanced. The favorite white wine.
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$17.00 |
| Red Wines |
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Full Retail Price $ |
Heartland Stickleback Red 2005
Grape Variety: Blend of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Shiraz, 27% Grenache. Heartland wines are made from fruit from mature vineyard in the Limestone coast and Langhorne Creek in Southern Australia. Red color, iron, mineral, spice, on nose, Ripe, juicy, spicy, a great pizza wine. Drink now.
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$9.99 |
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Woop Woop, 2006
Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz. 9 months in a combination of stainless steel tank and seasoned French and American oak. Rich, ripe wine. |
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$11.99 |
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Glaetzer Wallace 2005 - Barossa Valley Grape Variety
Blend of 70% Shiraz (65 year old vines, 30% bush – vine Grenache(90 year old vines) Aged for 14 months in 2 - 3 year old hogsheads (85% American, 15% French-Allier) 14.5% Alcohol. Exceptional fruit, plum, blackberry like Chateuneuf de Pape. Lovely, good structure. Placed second red wine. |
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$18.00 |
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Black Chook – Shiraz-Viognier 2006 McLaren Vale
95% Shiraz, 5% Viognier. 8 months in French oak, 5% new. Deep rich color. Pepper, spice, flavorful, silky and elegant. |
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$18.00 |
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Corrina Rayment ‘Revolution’ Shiraz 2006 - McLaren Vale
100% Shiraz. 15% Aged in new French oak barrels for one year. Dark, smoky, leather and earthy nose with plums licorice, and leather. On the palate it exhibits lush fruit, velvety, structure and big tannins on the finish. |
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$22.00 |
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Kaesler Stonehorse Shiraz 2005
100% Shiraz from 15-45 year old vines. Aged 15 months in a combination of new 1 & 2 year old barrels. Fruit, Cassis, acid. Long finish. |
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$22.00 |
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Penny’s Hill Shiraz 2005 McLaren Vale
100% Shiraz 20 months in French and American oak, 30% new. Leather, acid, complex, rich, long finish. Tied for third
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$26.00 |
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Delisio Shiraz “Krystina’ 2005 - McLaren Vale
100% Shiraz from 10 year old vines in limestone soil. Aged in French Barrique 70% new oak. Red cherry, sweet texture, vanilla, cocoa, creamy finish. Velvet, good structure. |
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$60.00 |
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Kaesler Shiraz “The Bogan” 2005 – Barossa Valley
100% Shiraz from 25 – 105 year old vines. Aged in New and 1 year old American oak. Cinnamon, full, rich, long finish. Tied for third. |
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$44.00 |
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Glaetzer “Godolphin” Shiraz-Cabernet 2005 Barossa
Valley Grape Varieties: 80% Shiraz from 86 year old vines, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from 60 year old vines. Aged 14 months in 100% new Oak, 20% American, 80% French (70% hogsheads & 30% Barrique). Dark color. Cigar box, spicy, long finish. The favorite red.
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$13.00 |
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