Limited Release Wines
Grenache Barbera 2008

Tasting Notes

The nose exhibits notes of ripe maraschino cherries and spice, complemented by the delicate cinnamon and vanilla flavours of the Oak.

A medium bodied wine with clean acids and soft tannins. Juicy red fruit characters. The structure of the Grenache is complemented by the Berry fruit characters and fresh acidity of the Barbera to create a full flavoured, approachable blend that will complement a variety of food styles.

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Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Tasting Notes

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from a cool climate region were selected for their natural
acidity and pristine flavour. The time on yeast lees and bottle ageing were short term to
enhance the youthful fruit flavours evident in the wine.

The wine presents a pale golden hue with persistent fine bubbles and the nose contributes
green apple and yeasty aromas. Flavours of almond and nougat blend into a supple palate
of sherbet and creamy yeast characters. A deliciously vibrant wine that is perfect as an aperitif to tantalize the taste buds but very
drinkable with numerous food styles and dishes.

By James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2010

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Cabernet Merlot 2008

Tasting Notes

This wine was made from premium grapes grown at Lill’s vineyard in the Margaret River region and Koolama vineyard in Pemberton.

Aromas of blackberry and spice lead into the palate which displays ripe berry fruit and spicy oak flavours. It is a medium bodied wine full of flavour with gentle tannins and a long finish.

By James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2010

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Shiraz 2008

Tasting Notes

Frankland River in the cool deep south of Western Australia is a premium region for Shiraz. This wine, from fruit grown on the Powderbark vineyard, displays the powerful blackberry
and spice fruit characters that typify the region. This fruit is balanced with ageing in 50% new and 50% 3 year old French oak barrels.

Aromatic black fruits and vanillin oak aromas are present on the nose with the palate displaying mouthfilling rich, flavoursome black fruits, nutmeg and cinnamon spice. Fine tannins with balanced acidity and good length complete
the wine.

This wine requires flavoursome food and would benefit from a few years in the bottle.

GOLD MEDAL
Qantas Mt Barker Wine Show 2009

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Top Hat Chardonnay 2008

Tasting Notes

Margaret River has long been acclaimed as the region for Chardonnay in Western Australia but there are many fine examples now from the Pemberton and Manjimup regions. For our first Chardonnay, we chose the majority of fruit
from Pemberton, 67% - and from two vineyards. Koolama vineyard and Merum vineyard. The Margaret River component came from Lills vineyard in Marybrook near Dunsborough.

The Premium Tier Top Hat Chardonnay 2008
All the fruit was harvested at optimal ripeness, transported to the winery and fermented in
stainless steel tanks with the addition of French oak staves to impart smoky and vanillan aromas
and a toasty, spicy flavour on the palate. The fruit itself imparted citrus and peach aromas and
nashi pear and stone fruit flavours. The wine is medium bodied though elegant with a textural
mouthfeel, balanced acid and long finish.
It will be best drinking in the first twelve months to three years.

SILVER MEDAL
Australian Boutique Wine Awards 2009

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Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Tasting Notes

This wine is an unoaked blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc from fruit grown on Robertsons Vineyard in Frankland and Merum vineyard in the Pemberton region.

The Bouquet displays fresh lemon zest and lime blossom, with notes of fresh cut grass and passionfruit.

The palate starts out with fresh fruit flavours of ripe gooseberry and kiwi fruit, then a rich mid palate of cut grass and tropical fruits. Clean crisp citrus flavours finish off a refreshing wine ready for balmy summer nights.

SILVER MEDAL
Australian Boutique Wine Awards 2009

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Chenin Blanc 2009

Tasting Notes

This wine is typical of a premium Western Australian Chenin Blanc with fragrant tropical fruit characters on the nose which follows through to the palate.

The mouthfilling fruit flavours lead into a clean, crisp finish. Quality grapes from the Smith, Kendall and Valenti vineyards in the Swan Valley and Harvie vineyards in the Geographe were used to produce this wine.

Ideal on its own or with seafood or salad dishes.

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