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D’arenberg
Situated in the hills four kilometres north of the township of McLaren Vale on the Fleurieu Peninsula, is just 40 kilometres south of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. McLaren Vale's climate is of the Mediterranean type: warm dry summers and cool wet winters, with low relative humidity and relatively high evaporation. The risk of rainfall or frost during the harvest period is rare, that’s why McLaren Vale is such a marvellously predictable place to grow grapes and make premium wines.
"+ "There are numerous microclimates within the region, however, determined by variations in soil type and altitude as well as the various geological landforms. This means they can make wines using fruit from these different microclimates to add complexity to their blends.
"+ "The soils in this region are only moderately fertile to poor, and in many cases quite sandy, which means vines are forced to work hard and extend their root systems to find both nutrients and water. Thus leads in the production of excellent quality wine grapes, due to the resulting low yields, giving intensity of flavor and excellent structure to the wines.
"+ "Sandy nature of many of d'Arenberg's vineyards means that the moisture holding capacity of the soils is low, especially as many of the sandy soils are over clay. This means that grape growers can accurately measure soil moisture uptake, and adjust any irrigation accordingly, so that the vines receive enough supplementary water (via drip irrigation) to prosper, but only enough to ensure that the grapes are concentrated and full-flavored.
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" Chester Osborn, chief and fourth generation family member, is continuing the family’s wine making tradition that spans over two centuries. Chester and his wine making team utilize the original 1920s cellars and the traditional wine making processes to create the wines that proudly wear the red stripe label. All wines, including the whites, are basket pressed and the reds are traditionally fermented in open, wax-lined concrete fermenters. "+ "Chester’s wine making philosophy is to produce wines that have great fragrance and fruit character with palate texture and length balanced by fine natural acidity and tannins. He sums up his wine making as; "+ "'The art of our wine making is about great viticulture, extremely gentle handling of the grapes and fermented must, strict ferment temperature regimes and no fining or filtration. Obviously it is a lot more complex than this however there’s a lifetime of knowledge required to describe it all.’ "+ " | |
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" Chester has long been recognized as a unique and knowledgeable member of the wine making profession. His reputation has been recognized by Australian and International wine writers who regularly approach him for comments and insight into the industry. He has undertaken guest speaker roles at both industry and consumer events and has been called upon to contribute to number articles and books about wine. "+ "In the late 1990s, Chester, and his good friend, Zar Brookes, spent several late nights and a few wines coming up with quirky names for the wines that now had his distinctive stamp. Chester came up with names that were related to the family property or the wine making process. These names and the stories behind them are now told at dinner parties across the world and help make the d'Arenberg brand so memorable. "+ " | ||
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"1. Money Spider Rousanne 2008 "+ //wine tasting notes " The nose is floral and expressive with orange blossom and honeysuckle alongside exotic tropical flavors of paw paw and fig, with a hint of gingerbread in the background.
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"2. The FootBolt Shiraz 2007 "+ //wine tasting notes " The nose is lifted, floral and pretty with red fruit, violets, a dusty earthiness and a subtle new leather character coming through as the wine opens up.
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"3. D’Arry’s Original Shiraz Grenache 2006 "+ //wine tasting notes " The nose is lifted with floral tones of violet and a touch of lavender noticeable first with a back-ground of cooked meat and spicy red fruits tied together with an enticing earthiness.
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"4. The Dead Arm Shiraz 2006 "+ //wine tasting notes " A very dark, vibrant, polished appearance with a dense red crimson hue. The aroma upon opening is surprisingly elegant showing superb fruit characters dominated with red fruits, plum, spices, red cherries, cranberry, white and green pepper and blueberry notes against a back drop of very fine oak.
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Bodegas Faustino
As mighty oak trees stem from tiny acorns, so too one of Rioja's most prestigious bodegas has grown, since its founding in 1861 by Eleuterio Martinez Arzok, from the acorn of a modest family vineyard to the mighty oak as Spain's largest exporter of Reserva and Gran Reserva wines renowned around the world.
"+ "In the early days Don Eleuterio only sold his produce in bulk to local bodegas for blending with other wines. But in 1930 his son, Faustino Martinez Perez de Albeniz, inherited the company, decided to improve the quality and began to bottle and distribute his wine across Spain.
"+ "Now with the fourth generation of Martinez, the company is one of the few major wine producers in Spain to remain entirely in family hands, with 61-year old Julio Faustino still at the helm and his son Jose Miguel, 36, an economist and graduate in business management, handling the day-to-day business as managing director.
"+ "It was found that the higher slopes of the Rioja Alaveza region of Spain, sheltered between the foothills of the Cantabrian mountains and the Ebro River, fulfill all these conditions. Bodegas Faustino Martinez in Oyon are fortunate in that all their vineyards are in this area and they now have over 500 hectares (1,235 acres) of vine planted with the four traditional Rioja grapes: 300 hectares (741 acres) of Tempranillo, 50 hectares (123 acres) of Graciano and 25 hectares (62 acres) of Mazuelo for reds and 125 hectares (308 acres) of Viura, the grape used to produce both Faustino white wine and the excellent recently introduced cava.
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"1. Faustino V Barrel Fermented White 2006 "+ //wine tasting notes " Presentation of pale golden yellow with green hues. The nose is lifted with unmistakable aromas with varietals notes and a personal touch of wood.
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"2. Faustino V Reserva Red 2002 "+ //wine tasting notes " Presentation of bright, intense cherry-red with a tawny rim in appearance. The nose is lifted with intense, fine toasty notes from the oak and hints of red berries against a light background of stewed fruit.
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"3. I Grand Reserva 1996 "+ //wine tasting notes " Presentation of brilliant, medium-to-high depth with cherry red appearance in the glass with a garnet and tawny rim. The palate is lifted with aromas of spice and new wood (toasty, leather, vanilla and balsam) against a mild alcoholic background. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. de Autor Reserva 2001 "+ //wine tasting notes " Presentation of intense cherry red with an elegant, yellow rim from cask ageing. The nose is lifted with complex aromas from fine new wood, with ample notes of ripe red fruit and light touches of vanilla. It is long and deep.
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Trapiche
Bodegas Trapiche, located in Mendoza at the foothills of the Andes, is the most worldwide known Argentine brand.
"+ "Keeping its pioneering and innovative spirit over 120 years of history has allowed the winery to become an unavoidable reference of Argentina’s viticulture and viniculture.
"+ "Trapiche is the richness of diversity. With over 1000 ha of its own vineyards and taking advantage of the different types of soils and climates of Argentina, it has specialized in obtaining the best fruit from every “terroir”. Its wines truly reflect varietals typicity.
"+ "The synergy in the work of the agricultural engineer and the enologist, both under the direction of the Chief Winemaker Daniel Pi, results in wines with a fruity character and great concentration of color and aromas.
"+ "When oak barrels are involved, the integration between the fruit and the wood is refined and natural. Trapiche’s complete portfolio offers the best option for every occasion.
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" Winemaker, Daniel Pi
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" Aged 47 Daniel Pi is a tall and apparently quiet man, with an enthusiastic character, marking a distinct style at Trapiche since he was appointed Chief Winemaker in October 2002. "+ "Daniel Pi has been working for Peñaflor Group since 1992 and is currently the Chief Winemaker of Trapiche. Graduated in 1982 at Don Bosco Oenological University in Mendoza, Argentina, as Oenologist and Agricultural Industry Manager. "+ " | |
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" During his career he has worked in both public and private institutions, undertaking different experiences in both national and foreign wineries. It is a source of great pride and knowledge for Daniel having been in charge of viticulture and winemaking projects in most of Argentina’s viticultural regions, especially Salta, San Juan and Mendoza. "+ "Being in close contact with agricultural engineers and winemakers from New and Old world wine producing countries, Daniel is well acquainted with traditional and innovative practices. He ran very valuable projects abroad in the winemaking field, especially in the US. "+ "Asked about how, he will enjoy those wines, Daniel´s answer is quite simple. “With my family and friends, enjoying the typical country food such as a good asado (barbecue) with sweetbreads, goat meat and empanadas (meat pie), made in the clay oven. Nothing too elaborated, but something that will have the savor of authenticity (el sabor de lo auténtico), because it´s a special wine, made for a special moment.” "+ " | ||
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"1. Oak Cask Chardonnay 2008 "+ //wine tasting notes " Yellow color with green hues in appearance. The nose is lifted with toasted bread and apple pie aromas, typical fragrances of the variety combined with the elegance of the oak. Round wine with good acidity.
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"2. Oak Cask Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " Intense red color. A Cabernet Sauvignon with black cherries, blackberries, cedar and spices aromas. Full and round with elegant, velvety tannins and a long aftertaste with notes of tobacco and smoke.
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"3. Oak Cask Malbec 2007 "+ //wine tasting notes " Beautiful, intense red color with violet hues. Sweet aromas of blackberries and plums. Elegant touch of smoke and vanilla. Velvety texture with a sweet, long aftertaste.
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Pepper Tree
A number of people have asked why Pepper Tree has vineyards in four different grape growing regions. Although Pepper Tree winery is sited in the Hunter Valley and founded as a Hunter Valley winery, they found that grapes grown in other areas exhibited characters that they felt should be explored.
"+ "Over the years Pepper Tree acquired vineyards in the Orange, Wrattonbully and Coonawarra growing areas to enable their winemaker to produce varietal wines that either did not grow as well in the Hunter Valley or are different expressions of a particular varietal that they wanted to offer connoisseurs of fine wines.
"+ "The character and complexity reflected in Pepper Tree Appellation wines are one expression of their diverse vineyard resources. A second is the balance and elegance in their \"Multi-Regional\" Range of varietals. These are blends of a varietal wine made from grapes grown at two or more of their vineyards that vary from year to year. All Pepper Tree wines are produced, aged and bottled at the winery.
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" Recently awared 2009 Hunter Valley ‘Winemaker of the Year' at the third annual Hunter Valley Legends and Wine Industry awards. "+ "A Wine Science graduate from Charles Sturt University, Jim Chatto joined Pepper Tree wines in the role of Chief Winemaker in 2007. Having gained the reputation as a leading young winemaker, Jim’s winemaking ability and experience is one of remarkable depth. "+ "Jim’s philosophies and techniques are reflective of a winemaker of the world having worked locally in the Hunter as well as vintages in the Yarra Valley, Tasmania, Hungary and France. In 1998 he moved to Tasmania to assume his first Chief Winemaker role; allowing him to draw from his experiences and skill to express his own style. "+ "To continue to grow, Jim moved back to the Hunter Valley responsible for the winemaking for some 40 other labels throughout NSW. Jim is also a National Wine Show Judge- judging at several capital city wine shows as well as many regional shows. Described by James Halliday as having a ‘remarkably acute palate’, Jim Chatto was a Len Evans Scholar in 2002. "+ " |
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"1. Reserve Chardonnay, Orange Region 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " This Chardonnay shows intense tropical fruit with beautifully balanced oak and great length of flavor.
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"2. Shiraz, Wrattonbully 2006 "+ //wine tasting notes " This Shiraz has a great depth of color, emphasized by a lifted nose and a generous palate. Lots of sweet berry flavors, spicy oak and earthy complexity compliment the harmonious balance of the wine.
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"3. Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra 2004 "+ //wine tasting notes " A deep rich red colored wine showing black fruits and cedar on the nose. The powerful fruit aromas are a prelude to the richness of the palate.
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"4. Reserve Shiraz, Wrattonbully 2004 "+ //wine tasting notes " An elegant, fluid wine, almost a role reversal with the Reserve Orange Shiraz; light to medium-bodied red and black fruits; fine tannins and oak. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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