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A living legend and bespoke savant of the Australian wine industry, Geoff Merrill began his career in 1973 at Seppelt & Son, before completing tours of duty at Thomas Hardy and Chateau Reynella. Geoff acquired the historic Reynella wineworks in 1985 and has continued to craft many of McLaren Vale's most memorable vintages ever since. Mr Merrill has claimed countless industry accolades and many of our nation's most prestigious awards, including the hotly contested VISY Great Shiraz Challenge and the illustrious Jimmy Watson Trophy. Merrill offers a range of artisanal, limited release wines, of timely age, extravagant oak and sound value... The advanced age & luxury oak of mclaren vale's quiet achiever»
Some precious old blocks of ancient vine Grenache still remain after a government sponsored program to cull unproductive vineyards during the 1980s. Yielding excruciatingly small harvests of the most characterful fruit, these wizzened old veterans deliver small batch vintages which are evocative of the old world classics from Cotes du Rhone. The enduring Wirra Wirra were established 1894, their eclectic range belies the splendour of small parcels which are separately handled and bottled for exclusive release. The Absconder draws fruit from vines planted a century ago, it merits a breathing and decant, an articulation about the sublime excellence of old vine Australian Grenache... The compelling case for old vines grenache»
Johann Gottfried Scholz served in the Prussian army as a battlefield bonesetter, before joining the great emigration of Lutherans from Silesia to Barossa Valley. After building a family homestead along the alluvial banks of Para River, Gottfried established a mixed farm of livestock and crops, fruit trees and grapevines, Semillon and Shiraz. His acumen at healing fractures and setting splints made Gottfried a leading local identity, as his homestead cottage evolved into the Barossa's very first private hospital. Over a century later, the exceptional quality of harvest from Gottfried's original homestead, made the fruit of Willows Vineyard, an essential component in the most memorable vintages of Peter.. Savour the shiraz by scholz»
Medical practitioners are conspicuously over representedas proprietors, within the pantheon of Australia's most artisanal boutique vineyards and baronial winemaking estates.Is it really all about the quest for a healthy mind and healthy body, or rather something more visceral and indulgent that our physicians are practising?The chemists at Claymore have chosen to formulate their range of elixirs according to a taxonomy of remedial refrains.Santana's Black Magic Woman conjures up edifications of a brooding Cabernet Sauvignon. The Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon whets the palate for an opaque, cryptic Shiraz.A canon of unchained melodies, all from the fruit of some spectacular Clare Valley vineyards,.. Completely in concert with clare»

Cockatoo Ridge Sparkling Burgundy CONFIRM VINTAGE

Cockatoo Ridge Sparkling Burgundy - Buy
South Australia
From their base at the old Hardy's Siegersdorf winery, deeply rooted in the heart of the Barossa, Cockatoo Ridge understands the philosophy of good fruit-driven sparkling burgundy. A decidedly juicy Cuvee, delivering complexity and heightened flavours of chocolate and berries, softened by soothing notes of creamy vanillan and a jujube-like chewyness, all brought together by a refreshing grapey acidity. Inspired by the intensity and colour of the Australian landscape, this uniquely Australian wine is highly akin to all good cuisine.
Cockatoo Ridge regularly identify sources of premium fruit, as part of their standard operating procedures, one of the key factors which makes most everything from this estate always so attractive. The Cuvee was crafted to specifications which required a sophisticted and rigorous collation of grapes, for the express purpose of fashioning a sparkling Burg, and no other wine. A vigorous testing and trialling regimen, to arrive at the the perfect pitch of fruit, tannin and varietal definition, was applied before determining the finished wine.
An amazingly resilient mousse, the effervescence of this handsome wine clings to the glass. Purpley and gamey, it exudes heady odours of chocolate and cassis, cherry and vanillan, swirls of creamy anise & strawberry parfaits, absolutely awash with big fruits and chocolateyness, it moves rapidly along the palate towards a violet and cherry-ripe richness. Bubbling burgundy that's a sensational all weather wine.
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Cockatoo Ridge
Cockatoo Ridge Wines are among the most recognised labels in Australia

Cockatoo Ridge is headquartered in the Barossa Valley on the principal road between the two main Barossa towns of Tanunda and Nuriootpa. This high profile site was once the old Hardy's Siegersdorf winery, built in 1930. The property, held under long term lease by Cockatoo Ridge, is being renovated and will include administration, triage (bottle fermenting of sparkling wine) and barrel storage.

Cockatoo Ridge

The brand's international popularity is growing rapidly, with sales to the United States alone expected to increase from the current 2,000 cases to more than 50,000 over the next 12 months. The strength of the brand lies in dedication to quality wine-making, product consistency, intensive marketing and careful cost control.

The fruit for Cockatoo Ridge's wines is sourced from their own carefully tended vineyards and from reputable contract growers throughout the Barossa Valley. The skilled winemakers often identify additional sources of premium fruit in areas outside the Barossa Valley, without compromising the house style.

Cockatoo Ridge Wines operates on a quality fruit philosophy. While the winery aims for self-sufficiency in fruit supplies, the production system is also geared to sourcing premium grapes from growers who are contracted to meet strict quality standards.

Cockatoo Ridge

Cockatoo Ridge's philosophy is to deliver optimal value to wine lovers, and to remain responsive to changes in the global wine markets. Long established expertise in viticultural practices has led to a vigorous planting program that's been initiated to ensure adequate supplies to satisfy Cockatoo Ridge's growing domestic and export demand.

The Cockatoo Ridge label was originally owned by Yalumba and was launched in 1991 with a NV sparkling wine. Since its release the label has grown into one of Australia's most recognized wine brands, with the product range now including a selection of table wines. In 2002 Cockatoo Ridge Wines was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Building on strong domestic sales and the introduction of new brands, Cockatoo Ridge have forged strategic relationships with leading distributors in international markets.

The strength of Cockatoo Ridge wines lie in the estate's dedication to quality wine-making, lavish use of superior batches of fruit, and consummate devotion to maintaining the highest Australian viticutural standards. Cockatoo Ridge regularly identify sources of premium fruit, as part of their standard operating procedures, one of the key factors which makes most everything from this estate always so attractive. All wines are crafted to specifications which require a sophisticted and rigorous collation of grapes, for the express purpose of fashioning the finest Australian wine.

Cockatoo Ridge