Australia
Australia is the world’s sixth largest producer of wine and the fourth largest exporter. Grape vines first came to Australia with the first fleet settlement in 1788, but serious vine cultivation really began in the Hunter Valley in about 1828. By 1850, commercial viticulture was practiced in all states.
Though known largely for full-throttled, ultra-ripe Shiraz, Australia grows more than 100 varieties with significant new plantings of “Mediterranean varieties” in order to capitalize on the country’s hot, dry climate. The country also has a significant number of cooler climate regions, either because of proximity to the sea or higher elevation, which are known for producing wines of structure and elegance that can age gracefully for years. There are also such specialties as Hunter Valley Semillon, Clare Valley Riesling, Tasmanian Pinot Noir and Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon to name a few. Australia is a dynamic and exciting wine producing country that belies simple classification.
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Dowie Doole Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a true reflection of the two terroirs of DOWIE DOOLE. The cool sandy slopes of Blewitt Springs gifts the wine with the cooler spectrum of Cabernet Sauvignon fruit and a fine lingering tannin line. Combined with the Mediterranean Tatachilla vineyard offering darker, richer notes to the wine. Each block in each vineyard is harvested, fermented, and matured in oak separately. Finally, after 20 months of maturation each barrel was tasted and assessed before the final blend was assembled. Ensuring a balance of characters between the two terroirs of DOWIE DOOLE is maintained, producing a truly individual wine.
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Dowie Doole Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 6pk
The Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a true reflection of the two terroirs of DOWIE DOOLE. The cool sandy slopes of Blewitt Springs gifts the wine with the cooler spectrum of Cabernet Sauvignon fruit and a fine lingering tannin line. Combined with the Mediterranean Tatachilla vineyard offering darker, richer notes to the wine. Each block in each vineyard is harvested, fermented, and matured in oak separately. Finally, after 20 months of maturation each barrel was tasted and assessed before the final blend was assembled. Ensuring a balance of characters between the two terroirs of DOWIE DOOLE is maintained, producing a truly individual wine.
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Kingston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
As one of Australia’s oldest wine producing regions, the Clare Valley with its warm days and cooling afternoon and night breezes, is synonymous for producing slow ripening complex wines.
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Kingston Estate Chardonnay 2021
A crisp, vibrant Chardonnay exhibiting the classic regional qualities and elegant structure typical of the cool climate Limestone Coast.
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Kingston Estate Merlot 2020
Clare Valley is one of Australia’s oldest wine producing areas. The unique combination of geography, geology and climate is synonymous for producing high quality wines. The 2019 vintage was dominated by drought conditions, resulting in early ripening of high quality fruit.
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Kingston Estate Shiraz 2021
Now sourced exclusively from Kingston Estate’s vineyard in Clare Valley, this wine is superb. Clare Valley is one of Australia’s oldest wine producing areas. The Clare’s combination of geography, geology and climate is synonymous for producing high quality wines.
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Six Rows Shiraz 2020
Medium/dark red with a vibrant purple hue. The nose has a lifted bouquet with the Shiraz fruit expressing hints of plum, clove and pepper. Notes of vanilla and mocha have been added from the use of oak. On the palate the fruit from the nose folows with the luscious flavours of plum and vanilla giving the wine a long, lingering finish.
$20.50