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| A Coonawarra Shiraz of elegance and finesse, Penley's vintages are regularly awarded with prestigious international trophies and accolades, outclassing some of the nation's icon wines. A splendid effort exhibiting generous varietal fruit and spiced pepper, perfumes of good French oak and plenty of flavour. Penley Estate» |
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| The highly opportune Pinot Noir vines at Bird In Hand are planted on the site of an ancient gold mine, a godsend of fortuitously fertile soils, magnificent growing conditions for stellar quality Adelaide Hill wines. Fermented in own bottle and aged five years on lees in true Méthode champenoise, the term of extended maturation imparts luxurious biscuit notes, chantilly crème and frais de bois. Bird In Hand» |
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| Paringa is one of Victoria's leading estates, having claimed Royal Melbourne Most Successful Winery Trophy and earning impressive international acclaim for it's founder, the eminent Lindsay McCall. His style is defined by his passion for viticulture and devotion to the art of making nothing but the finest wines. Paringa Estate» |
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| When Johann Gramp planted his vines along the banks of Jacob's Creek in 1847, he was less preoccupied with the making of history but more concerned with the selection of rootstock and fruit, his choice was Shiraz. Jacobs Creek still retain access to some of the oldest vines in Australia and can call on harvests of the finest Barossa Shiraz every year. Jacobs Creek» |
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| David O'Leary and Nick Walker have amassed hundreds of gold medals and trophies between them, including the prestigious Jimmy Watson. A shared confidence in the quality of Clare Valley fruit was the catalyst for them to establish their own winery. OLeary Walker» |
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| Peter Lehmann has always been Riesling's most outspoken advocate, he has claimed best Riesling trophy at the prestigious London International on more occasions than any other, he declares Riesling to be his wine of choice if marooned on the proverbial desert island. Early picking of fruit from a superior single vineyard in the salubrious climes of Eden Valley has produced a fresh, lively Riesling, expect this captivating wine to exhibit genuine charm and offer great longevity as it narrowly missed being bottled behind Lehmann's flagship Riesling label.. Peter Lehmann» |
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| Saint Clair continue to deliver Marlborough's most internationally lauded Sauvignon Blanc. The winemaking team are on a perpetual odyssey, to isolate and retain Marlborough's finest harvests, capable of producing wines with intense regionality. Saint Clair» |
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| There are two superb high altitude sites in Carey Gully and Piccadilly Valley, which yield an extraordinary quality of Sauvignon Blanc. Knappstein take the top cut of each harvest, crushing the fruit for a long cool vinification, treating a batch to the added richness of oak barrel ferments for texture, complexity and weight. Riposte» |
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| Given the scarcity of Best's prestige, limited release, old vineyard icons, Bin #1 affords enthusiasts their first taste of the Great Western Shiraz style and leaves them eager to discover more. A classic, cool climate, aromatic wine, floral and spicy, peppery and elegant, retaining vital Great Western fruit character. Bests» |
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| A stellar achiever around the national wine show circuit, Wicks have claimed significant trophy triumphs for the excellence of their Pinot Noir. After a long family history of orchard farming and viticulture in the Adelaide Hills, priority was given to the establishment of choice clones Pinot Noir along the scenic slopes at Woodside. Wicks» |
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| A vigorous diction of new world Chardonnay, framed within a tasteful veneer of judicious oak, crafted by an artisanal winery that's claimed best white and best red wine trophies, as judged amongst peers at the Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association. Willow Creek offers a stylishly proportioned palate, finishing as crisp as the maritime winds which enthuse the Peninsula. Willow Creek» |
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| Pete Yealands is a natural viticulturalist, happiest at work on the land, he has established many of Marlborough's most splendid vineyards. Single site Awatere Pinot Noir from an exposed terrace on the upper ridge of Seaview Vineyard, planted to some marvelous Dijon clones. Yealands Estate» |
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Scarborough
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About Scarborough - the Winery
Scarborough
Specialising in Chardonnay but also producing other traditional premium Hunter varieties, Scarborough has established itself as a leading wine brand
Scarborough has been producing its unique style of wines since 1987. The estate continues to be one of the few companies to be based exclusively around Hunter Valley wines, and have been awarded a 5-star rating by James Halliday for being an outstanding winery capable of producing wines of the highest calibre. Ian Scarborough specialises in Chardonnay, from the full-flavoured Yellow Label to the light, crisp Blue Label style, this varietal has become synonymous with Scarborough!
Scarborough produced its first wine in the 1980s, which began with the purchase of a stunning 30-acre hillside property at Pokolbin in the Central Lower Hunter Valley. It was planted to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and is one of the highest vineyards in the Hunter with various aspects. During the growing season the days are warm and the elevation provides cool sea breezes at night. The vineyard's terra rossa soil (deep friable red loam soil over a soft limestone base) is unique in the Hunter Valley.
Ian Scarborough recognised the importance of the unique terra rossa soil atop the hillside property in creating what would become the Scarborough flagship wine the Yellow Label Chardonnay. More recently, it is a barrel selection of wine sourced from this hillside property that is used to create the White Label Selection Chardonnay.
In 1998 Scarborough purchased an additional 100 acres of land. Formerly part of the famous Lindemans Sunshine Vineyard, it is 10 km north-east of the home vineyard. Scarborough has undertaken an extensive program of planting at Sunshine Vineyard to support their Blue Label Chardonnay and White Label Semillon. This property also provides the opportunity to experiment with new varieties. Sunshine Vineyard has sandy soils (hourglass fine and very deep in areas) that are similar to the sandy creeks flats that produce the original and still famous Hunter Valley Semillons and Chardonnays.
The Hunter Semillons are a unique wine style; nowhere else in the world does this variety express such purity of fruit and experience such longevity in bottle. Scarborough today are well known for delicious pinot noir, grown to a climate traditionally too warm for the varietal; proving mature vines, terroir, and a little perseverance delivers. The unique rosé is made from Pinot Noir grapes, a finely structured and vibrant summer wine. Shiraz shows the hallmark red berry earthy and spice flavours which characterise the Hunter Valley red wine style.
Within the family, Scarborough is often referred to as the third child of Ian and Merralea. Their real children, Jerome and Sally, carry on this passion. This shows in the very successful family working relationship, which will ensure a seamless transition when the next generation takes the reins of this vibrant and ever-growing business. Jerome has worked closely with Ian over the past four years as winemaker and also overseen the development of the Sunshine vineyard. Sally has recently expanded her role to oversee all aspects of national sales from the Cellar Door to the top end restaurants and retailers of Australia.
From the first release in 1987, the Scarborough philosophy was to provide the wine consumer with wine of international standing, classic character and style. Through perseverance and commitment to quality, Ian and Merralea grew the company. To this day, the Scarborough family manages all facets of the business from vineyard to distribution.
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