Australian wine

2006 Catharina SHIRAZ VINTAGE :2006, GROWING REGION: Barossa Valley, GRAPE VARIETY: Shiraz (Syrah), ALCOHOL:15.0% Tasting Notes: The "Catharina" is our flagship wine. The 2006 Catharina Shiraz exhibits a deep dark rich red colour. On the bouquet, it has a powerful spicy aroma of peppery fruit with herbal and floral overtones in conjunction with hints of vanilla from the quality oak used to mature the wine. On the palate, this wine is well rounded and powerful on the mid palate, mouth fillingly rich with great weight and structure coupled with blackberry fruit flavours and spicy oak with firm tight tannins on the finish. It displays the hallmark qualities of a classic Barossa Shiraz. Wine Making: These top quality low yielding fully ripened grapes were hand picked and then fermented and hand plunged in open vats before being matured in American oak barrels.
2009 Yannarie RIESLING VINTAGE:2009, GROWING REGION: Barossa Valley, GRAPE VARIETY: Riesling, ALCOHOL: 12.5% Tasting Notes: this delicate 2009 Riesling exhibits a pale green gold in colour and has aromas of zesty limes/lemons with sweet fragrant florals. The palate is crisp and shows rich citrus flavours complimented with a slatey mineral like acidity. This wine shows excellent balance, integration and length and will be enjoyed for many years to come. Food Suggestions:This wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif or will go well with white meat dishes.
2007 Chocolate Box "Dark Chocolate" SHIRAZ VINTAGE: 2007 , REGION: Barossa Valley, GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Shiraz, TYPICAL ANALYSIS 14.6% Alc/vol, 3.41 pH, 6/96g/L TA COLOUR: Deep, dark purple hues. BOUQUET: Strong coffee and chocolate aromas supported with blackberries and spice. PALATE: Sweet vanillin oak, supportive tannins that finish smooth and silky. The wine also displays a great balance of alcohol, acid and oak. WINEMAKING: This carefully selected fruit was gently crushed into a series of small open fermenters, where daily rack and returns took place, with careful monitoring of the wines evolvement. Gentle basket pressing took place between 7 to 10 days after crushing. STORAGE/MATURATION : 18 months of maturation in a mixture of new and used French and American hogsheads, stored in temperature controlled cellars resulted in this flavoursome well made wine. FOOD MATCHES: Perfect with rosemary and cranberry glazed Rack of Lamb.
2007 R Estate SHIRAZ VINTAGE: 2007, REGION: Barossa Valley , GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Shiraz, TYPICAL ANALYSIS: 14.5%Alc/Vol, 3.42 pH, 7.6g/L TA COLOUR: Rich black plum BOUQUET: Red currants, cherries, followed by chocolate and charry oak. PALATE: The wine is full of rich red fruits, cloves and earthy notes, supported by fine tannins and elegant oak. The long palate contains generous fruit and remains focused as it evenly tightens to a long balanced finish with fresh acidity. MATURATION: Aged in French and American oak, 20% new barrels. FOOD MATCHES: Duck with parpadelle pasta, oven roasted tender goat infused with fresh tomato olive sauce.
2006 R Estate Shiraz Lot 147 VINTAGE: 2006, REGION: Barossa Valley, GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Shiraz, TYPICAL ANALYSIS: 14.5% Alc/Vol, 3.42 pH, 7.38g/L TA COLOUR: Deep black currant, cherry red with purple .Blue hues on the rim. BOUQUET: Rich generous fruit driven lifted nose. Abundant spicy fruit cake with subtle oak balance. PALATE: Velvet smooth palate supported with warm fruit, silky fine tannins and lovely round mouth feel. WINEMAKING: The Lot 147 Shiraz was crushed into open fermenters. Fermentation lasted for 10 days, during this time the juice was roughly racked off skins and returned. Careful attention was taken to the monitoring of the wine during this process. The wine was then gently pressed and racked into barrel to complete malolactic fermentation. Further rackings were conducted to ensure full integration of oak and tannin. STORAGE/MATURATION: Maturation for 22 months in temperature controlled cellars allowed the wine to integrate to a full flavoursome Shiraz. FOOD: Braised pork with wild mushrooms and blackberries.
2009 APlains Sparkling Chardonnay VINTAGE: 2009, REGION: Langhorne Creek, GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay, TYPICAL ANALYSIS: 12% Alc/Vol This fresh fruity sparkling Blanc de blanc wine is made with100% Chardonnay. It is a lively delicate drink with effervescent bubbles. The fruit flavours on the palate adds to the taste of the wine whilst maintaining the brut style. Sparkling Chardonnay will add a smile and a little laughter to any occasion. Rated ***** Wine companion 2010
2007 APlains PJ's Unwooded Chardonnay VINTAGE: 2007, REGION: Langhorne Creek, GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay, TYPICAL ANALYSIS: 12% Alc/Vol The crisp clean wine of pale golden colour has lots of fresh citrus and tropical fruit characters on the nose. The fruit characteristics are intensified on the palate,and it has a light fresh savvy taste. This wine is ready for your enjoyment now. Excellent wine to enjoy chilled with your next light meal. Silver Medal Rutherglen Wine Show 2007
2006 APlains Estate PJ's Shiraz VINTAGE: 2006, REGION: Langhorne Creek, GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Shiraz, TYPICAL ANALYSIS: 14% Alc/Vol PJ's Shiraz has all the elements of a quality wine - the presence power of varietal fruit flavours combined with palate weight to provide depth and length of flavour. The 2006 Shiraz is a very dark garnet colour. Aromas of red berries and plums with hints of varietal pepper make up this complex bouquet. Winestate Magazine ***
2005 APlains PJ's Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE: 2005, REGION: Langhorne Creek, GRAPE VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon, TYPICAL ANALYSIS: 14,5 % Alc/Vol PJ's Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant fruit driven wine with soft integrated oak tannins. The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon picked at the height of the fruit ripeness shows a vibrant crimson hue, while exuding rich pleasant fruit aromas. The palate is assuaged by the black currant and cherry qualities which have been integrated with fine vanillin oak to provide well rounded flavours. 90 points James Halliday Silver Medal McLaren Vale Wine Show 2006 Winestate Magazine ****
2006 APlains PJ's Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE: 2006, REGION: Langhorne Creek, GRAPE VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon, TYPICAL ANALYSIS: 14 % Alc/Vol "Beautifully ripe Cabernet with hints of earth and elderberry and warm, rich fleshy fruit that exudes peppery spices, light oak and mint undertones, soft profile tannis and a leather sofa personality." Silver Medal Rutherglen Wine Show 2007 Bronze Medal Royal Brisbane Wine Show 2007 James Halliday 92 points 4 1/2 stars WINESTATE Magazine
2006 APlains Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE: 2006, REGION: Langhorne Creek, GRAPE VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon, TYPICAL ANALYSIS: 14 % Alc/Vol This wine is only produced when there is an exceptional parcel of grapes. This special wine exhibits luscious sweet berry flavours and an exquisite lingering flavour on the palate. This wine is ready to drink now with a firm tannic structure which will also benefit those willing and able to carefully cellar for further rewards for up to 10 years.. Champion Wine Langhorne Creek 2009 Trophy Top of class - Cabernet Langhorne Creek 2009