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Osculations Of Otago»
Just a few kilometres north of Lowburn, near the windswept shores of frigid Lake Dunstan, atop the parched and laborious terroirs of Central Otago, a high country merino stud between the Amisfield and Parkburn streams was sown to vineyards two decades ago. Grazing country makes magnificent viticulture, the austere alluvial and glacial schist soils now yield the quality of Pinot Noir which has defined Central Otago as the world's most demonstrable marque in full bodied, intensely complex, yet beguilingly seamless Pinot Noir. The challenging terraces which spiral around the fractious knolls of Amisfield Vineyard, sire a sensational range of wines defined by their affable excellence, sound structure and.. Satiations from the nethermost regions»
Performance Of Pannell»
Stephen C. Pannell is one of Australia's most decorated winemakers, Jimmy Watson and twice Max Schubert Trophy winner, London International Winemaker of Year and Chairman National Wine Show. Pannell grew up amongst the illustrious plantings of his parents vineyards at Moss Wood, he established the profoundly artisanal Picardy of Pemberton and found time in between tours of duty at Wirra Wirra, Tintara and BRL Hardy, to do vintage in Burgundy, at the illustrious Mouton Rothschild and amongst the grand old vines of Barolo. Whatever the brand, regardless of vintage, S.C. Pannell's extraordinary wines are all distinct for their remarkable splendour, beguiling multi dimensionalism and breathtakingly seamless.. Peerless value by our nation's finest»
The Legendary Mr Barry»
Jim Barry was a pioneer of the Australian wine industry, the first academically qualified winemaker to take up Clare Valley viticulture in 1949. He had an uncanny intuition for good land and established some of the most illustrious vineyards on the continent. Jim Barry is also a patriarch of the Coonawarra, in pursuit of the perfect terroir for Cabernet Sauvignon, he planted vines on the ancient Penola Cricket Oval, preserving the original pavilion for posterity. Jim Barry endures as one of the nation's most distinguished brands, renowned throughout the world of wine for decades of the most remarkable vintages, an evolving range of superior vineyard editions, defined by their penetrating fruit and.. Salient statements from superior sites»
Get A Grip Of Glaetzer»
There are but two winemakers who can lay claim to a staggering four Jimmy Watson Trophy victories. Wolf Blass was the man behind the label. John Glaetzer was the man behind Wolf Blass. While working for Wolf, Glaetzer was moonlighting on his own brand, applying the same extravagance of technique to the pick of Langhorne Creek fruit. Perfection in the form of black bramble fruit, muscular yet affable tannins, all framed by the luxury of ebony oak. Aspirants of the great Black Blass Label fables of 1974, 1975 and 1976, are privately advised to avail themselves of John's Blend, Cabernet or Shiraz. Crafted from the same parcels, in the same way, by the same hands, that collaborated to create, the most.. Timeless mystique of langhorne creek»

Yellow Tail Riesling 2008 CONFIRM 2008 VINTAGE

Yellow Tail Riesling 2008 - Buy
Riesling Riverina New South Wales
An agile Riesling wine with a bouyant palate and sprightly aromas, sourced from the finest vineyards under the hospice of the award winning Casella winemaking team. [yellow tail] know that the best Riesling wines can only transpire through an insightful selection of site, diligence in the vineyard and judicious vinification techniques. The warm climate of the Riverina region provides the backbone of fruit exhibiting substantive grapefruit and apple flavours. Fruit from the cool climate regions contributes crisp acidity, elegance and finesse.

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Yellow Tail's John Casella hand selects only the best parcels of Riesling grapes for the [yellow tail]. He looks for flavour, acid balance and colour. His goal is to produce a bright Riesling wine with clean varietal expressions and aromatics while maintaining the essential softness and drinkability of the [yellow tail] style. The fruit is harvested in the cool of night to retain maximum freshness and flavour. Free run juices are then cold fermented after inoculation by select aromatic yeasts. Once completed, the wine is cold stabilised and cold filtered to retain rich aromas and freshness. Yellow Tail is estate grown, vinified and bottled, ensuring that the final wine is handled to the most exacting standards from the vine to the glass.
Bright pale lemon appearance. A light, refreshing Riesling with characters that leap from the glass. Zesty lemon and lime aromas with a hint of orange blossom. Luscious and lively, bursting with fresh fruit and subtle cinnamon undertones, [yellow tail] is full of flavour. The perfect partner to seafoods or chicken caeser, Asian cuisines and fun loving company.
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The Casella family has been making wine in the Riverina since 1965

Filippo and Maria Casella emigrated to Australia bringing with them their know-how acquired through three generations of grape-growing and winemaking in Italy. Recognising the potential of the region, Filippo purchased a farm in the town of Yenda, New South Wales. After selling the grapes from his farm to local wineries, he decided in 1969 that it was time for a new generation to put its winemaking skills to use, and the winery was born.

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John Casella, one of Filippo and Maria's three sons returned to the family business in 1994 and embarked on an ambitious expansion to build a new winery with the mission to blend old world heritage and new world technology. In 2002, Casella brought in Alan Kennett as Chief Winemaker. Alan previously worked with a number of other successful Australian wineries.

Based in the Riverina and operating as a winery since 1969, Casella Wines initially concentrated predominantly on the export market, and is now a key player in Europe, Asia, the UK, USA and Canada. In September 2003, Casella launched into the domestic market with [yellow tail] which has proved a remarkable success in Australia.

The [yellow tail] brand has become the most successful launch of an Australian wine brand in the history of the Australian wine industry. State of the art vineyards and wine production together with a solid infrastructure has allowed Casella Wines to maintain key markets and develop growing markets. In terms of volume, export sales have exceeded 12 million cases since 1998, and since June 2001 have seen considerable growth with the introduction of the export specific brand [yellow tail]

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The Shiraz is currently ranked as the No.1 selling Australian 750ml red wine in the USA with the [yellow tail] Merlot being the No. 1 selling Australian Merlot in the USA. The wines are enjoyable, showing generous fruit flavours and excellent drinkability. Perfect anytime these wines excel when served with food.

[ yellow tail ] remains the most successful launch in the history of Australian wines. A global phenomenon and one of Australia's most recognized exports, [ yellow tail ] has proven to be the most formidable ambassador in Australian wine history. [yellow tail] wine is exported to over forty countries around the world. Over 2 million glasses of [yellow tail] are drunk around the world every day! The secret to the sucess is quality, selection, and the highest standards. John Casella hand selects only the best parcels for the Yellow Tail wines. He looks for flavour, acid balance and colour. His goal is to produce a premium, fruit- driven wine with the added complexity of French oak ageing, while maintaining the softness and drinkability of [yellow tail]. The ongong achievements extend to the international wine competitions circuit. [yellow tail] Limited Release 2004 Shiraz was awarded Gold at the 2007 inaugural Syrah du Monde competition, recognising the best Shiraz wines from around the world.

Each vintage, parcels of fruit are selected from Australia's very best growing regions. The warm climate of the Riverina region provides the backbone with big, ripe concentrated fruit flavours. Fruit from the cool climate regions contributes crisp acidity, elegance and finesse.

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