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A mostly Cabernet wine with a tenth of Merlot, a jot of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, representing almost a third of Hollick's annual production. Previous vintages of Tannery Block have won numerous prestigious awards, including the pre-eminent Jimmy Watson, Robert Bryce and Arthur Kelman Trophies. Hollick» |
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From parcels of Pinot Noir, planted to the foot of tailings, left behind by waves of prospectors who pursued their fortune amongst the open pits and mines on Adelaide Hills during the gold rush of the 1850s. Crushed and destemmed straight into the press with minimal time on skins to extract the perfect pink, its blushing lipstick hues presage a cornucopia of lifted strawberry and cherry blossom characters, ruby grapefruit and luscious jube over a length of tasty, toothsome tannins, the perfect Rosé for lazy afternoons or late night soirées. Bird In Hand» |
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Brookland Valley Estate made a conspiuous impression through their stirling efforts at Cabernet Merlot when they claimed several significant trophies, including the hotly contested Qantas Best Wine of Show. Expressing fully the generous palate structure and aromatic richness of the stylish Margaret River Cab Merlot accord, beautifully perfumed, bramble flavoured wine, brimming with the quality and elegance which has earned Brookland Valley Estate a five star reputation. Brookland Valley» |
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Daniel James Wilson would write DJW rules on school book covers, desks, garden edgings and wet concrete whenever the opportunity arose. In 1997 DJW established a small 5½ acre plot of Riesling in the highest and most fertile corner of the family property. Wilson Vineyard» |
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The High Trellis paddock has been yielding the most splendid vintages of wine since the late 19th century, so nicknamed as the vines were the first to be trained above knee height following acquisition of the property by dArenberg. For decades, High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon has been released to unanimous critical acclaim by the wine industry press and international cognoscente. dArenberg» |
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The quality of Shiraz grown to parched vineyards in Victoria's rugged western districts, has been well known throughout the world of wine since the days of gold rush and early settlement. Taltarni have since established an enviable reputation for vintages of powerfully structured, statuesque red wines, fully exploiting the soft spoken majesty and graceful intensity of Pyrenees Shiraz comes naturally. Taltarni» |
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Mandoon are a Swan Valley operation of great provenance, their homestead vineyard being an ancient block established on the first rural grant in Western Australia, circa 1929 at a property named Sandalford. Always on the lookout for exceptional parcels of fruit, the highly decorated Mandoon team have focused on a northern block of Research Station Vineyard in Margaret River. Mandoon» |
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Earnscleugh Valley was the site of a gold rush in the 1860s, the industrious miners dug a watercourse through the valley which today serves to nourish the world's southernmost appellation of Pinot Noir. The Last Chance is a small scenic terrace, planted to a special Burgundy clone of Pinot Noir which yields a magnificently structured, generously proportioned wine. Two Paddocks» |
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Zilzie know from good Shiraz, they have grown the finest fruit for decades and now retain access to the most splendid vineyards. The quality of their winemaking has claimed thirty trophies since they embarked on their own label. Zilzie» |
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The inaugural release of Hanging Rock Shiraz was vintage 1987 and what an event it was, immediately claiming gold and inspiring comparisons to Grange by the industry press. From from fruit grown to the estate Athols Paddock, a complex Heathcote style, more Syrah than Shiraz, boasting several trophies and over fifty gold to its distinguished history, big, powerful and rich, yet exhibiting an elegance and finesse that's rare in Australian wine. Hanging Rock» |
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A collation of superior vineyard parcels, crafted by a boutique estate which has been recognized as one of Australia's leading wineries. Clonakilla are dedicated to making distinctive, handcrafted wines, only ever released in limited quantities, anything by Clonakilla can be hard to find, but they are worth the search. Clonakilla» |
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Longview are one of the most highly awarded wineries in Adelaide Hills, having claimed trophies and medals at conspicuous national tasteoffs. The predominantly northeast facing slopes and valleys, combined with the cool climate of the Adelaide Hills and superior winemaking practices, have produced outstanding vintages. Longview» |
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About Lindemans - the Winery
Lindemans
Lindemans promise more than the partnering of quality grapes and craftsmanship. Every wine contains the spirit and passion of founder Dr Henry J Lindeman
A graduate of London’s famous St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, Henry Lindeman discovered winemaking while travelling through Europe in the late 1830s. Fascinated by wine’s medicinal benefits, he devoted much of his time to learning the skilful craft. In 1840, he returned to England to marry Eliza Bramhall and within weeks, the couple embarked on a four-month voyage to start a new life in the Australian colonies.
Alarmed by the poisonous hard spirits of the early colonies, Henry Lindeman became even more devoted to the social and medicinal benefits of quality wine. With a successful medical practice behind him, he was soon able to turn his attention to winemaking and in 1843 he had planted his first vineyard on his 330-acre property Cawarra in the Hunter Valley. There, in the rich soils of the Paterson River flats, he planted Riesling, Verdelho and Shiraz grapevines and set about building a winery and cellar.
From the outset Henry Lindeman’s winemaking philosophy was to craft wines for everyday enjoyment. This meant cellaring wines and not releasing them for sale until they had properly matured so that consumers could enjoy the wines immediately. This philosophy soon earned Henry Lindeman a reputation for producing wines of the highest quality and in 1858 he began exporting Cawarra Claret to the United Kingdom. Throughout the 1860s Dr Henry Lindeman exhibited his wines extensively and by 1862 Cawarra gained international recognition at the 1862 International Exhibition in London and the 1867 Paris Exhibition.
Along with the winery and a successful medical practice, Henry and Eliza had ten children by 1863. Three of Henry and Eliza’s five boys joined their father in business in 1879. Like their father, Henry’s sons devoted much of their time to pioneering the art of blending wine, requiring much skill and patience to ensure consistent high quality wines from one year to the next. The three sons continued the family business and in 1882 Lindemans won its first major international award at Bordeaux for Cawarra Claret.
Under the leadership of Charles Lindemans, the company flourished and by 1888 there were seven cellars. In 1918 Charles Lindeman retired and his son Eric Lindeman took over the company. One hundred years after Dr Henry Lindeman planted his first vineyard in the Hunter Valley, the Lindemans Wine Company became a public listed company. The company once again flourished with this new injection of capital and vineyards were purchased in South Australia (Barossa Valley and Coonawarra) and another one was established (Padthaway).
Lindemans were amongst the first to bring Australian wines to the world. Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay was first crafted for the Canadian market and launched in 1985 in response to the popularity of the Lindemans style of wines in the northern hemisphere. Following its success in Canada and the United States, Lindemans Bin 65 was brought home to Australia in 1991.
Today, the Karadoc Winery in Victoria, established 1973 on a 163-hectare dairy farm near Mildura in the Sunraysia district, is the nerve-centre of the Lindemans brand. Karadoc crushed and produced its first vintage in 1974. Since inception the operation has employed a high level of automation and technical excellence. Bottling-on-demand and just-in-time delivery ensures that Lindemans wines are maintained at the highest possible level before leaving the watchful eye of the winemakers. Indeed, the winery adheres to strict quality standards.
One of the most modern winemaking facilities in the southern hemisphere, Karadoc is responsible for crushing, storing and packaging millions of litres of wine which pass through its doors every year. It is, in essence, the place that takes Lindemans to the world. From those humble first plantings in his Cawarra vineyard, Dr Lindemans has indeed brought pleasure to everyone making Lindemans the number one Australian wine brand in the world. As he said at the outset, "The one purpose of wine is to bring happiness!"
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