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- 2007
Caledonia Australis Chardonnay
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Brilliant pale lemon in colour. Very youthful citrus/honeydew aromas overlay
delicate mineral hints. Oak and malolactic characters are very much in the background, lees-ageing has made its usual creamy/almond contribution,
and subtle savoury aromas add further complexity. The palate is finely structured in a medium-bodied style. The fruit flavours tend towards
lemon and apple, supported by fresh, slightly racy acidity. Oak contributes almost subliminal flavours and a hint of structural firmness,
while the creaminess from yeast-lees contact provides a seamless texture. Promising length and complexity, combined with the wine’s great
freshness, suggest fine ageing potential.
Best White Wine: December 2008 Federation Square Wine Showcase.
Silver Medal Gippsland Show (2009).
Bronze Medal at Bathurst Cool Climate Wine Show (2008).
- 2006
Caledonia Australis Chardonnay
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Bright, pale lemon-straw colour. Fruit aromas of lemon and honeydew are
supported by secondary characters of almond/cashew, contributed by extended yeast-lees contact, and a hint of fresh cream from low-level
malolactic fermentation. French oak fermentation and extended maturation contribute subtle elements of vanilla and spice. The vibrant
fruit flavours are balanced by those derived from winemaking input - grilled nuts, hints of toast and vanilla creme brulee. The palate
is smooth and subtle; warm alcohol and fresh acidity carry the flavours through to a long, even finish.
- 2005
Caledonia Australis Chardonnay
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Bright, pale lemon-straw. Fruit aromas of quince and fresh fig combine with
cashew/hazelnut characters derived from extended yeast-lees contact, creamy hints from a small proportion of malolactic fermentation,
and subtle vanilla and toast from fermentation and maturation in 25% new French oak barrels. Long, smooth and textured, the palate balances
ripe fruit flavours with creamy lees-derived characters and supporting oak spiciness. The mid-palate is medium-bodied and finely structured,
leading to a well-defined finish marked by soft oak tannins and clean acidity.
Best White Wine, Gippsland Wine Show 2008. Top Gold.
- 2003
Caledonia Australis Chardonnay
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Bright green yellow; citrus and nectarine fruit, with long, lingering, racy acidity.
This wine has proven to be a great success. 2003 Caledonia Australis Chardonnay has a
brilliant pale lemon straw appearance with an aroma of fine citrus and honeydew supported
by subtle French oak. The palate is marked by pure ripe citrus and quince/pear flavours.
French oak, fine even texture and a long clean finish.
94 points Halliday. 95/100 points Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald.
Trophy Wine of the Show 2006 Gippsland Wine Show.
Bronze Medal at Bathurst Cool Climate Wine Show (2008).
- 2003 Caledonia Australis Chardonnay
- 2003
Caledonia Australis Reserve Chardonnay
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Very good green, yellow, a richly, bigger, bolder style with
nectarine melon and fig, some Burgundian elements, excellent balance and length.
95 points Halliday. Bronze Medal at Bathurst Cool Climate Wine Show (2008).
- 2003 Caledonia Australis Reserve Chardonnay
- 2008
Mount Macleod Chardonnay
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This wine is brilliant, pale lemon in colour with green hints. Expressive
aromas of lemon/grapefruit, with subtle mineral overtones, and delicate hints of vanilla and spice reflecting careful but minimal use of oak.
The wine is medium bodied, showing very fresh clean citrus fruit. Bright acidity provides palate focus through to a fine, dry finish.
- 2007
Mount Macleod Chardonnay
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Grapefruit, white peach and nougat aromas have a subtle dressing of oaky spice,
and it tastes smooth and juicy with a long, toffee-like aftertaste. Subtlety and complexity with real presence and breeding.
4 and a half stars Epicure December 2008.
Ralf Kyte-Powell Review Epicure December 2008
Bronze Medal Gippsland Show (2009).
- 2007 Mount Macleod Chardonnay
- 2007 Caledonia Australis Pinot Noir
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Brilliant ruby colour, great depth. Juicy, ripe-berry aromas, perfectly balanced by
savoury/mineral characters, demonstrate the great potential of Leongatha Pinot Noir in an exceptional year such as 2007. At this stage, a
touch of new French oak is the only hint of winemaking influence in a wine so strongly expressive of its region and the 07 vintage. Rich,
ripe and supple, the palate displays bright berry fruit, a deliciously fleshy, juicy texture and great flavour persistence. Fresh acidity
and ripe tannins frame the mid-palate, which carries through to a long, complex finish.
Wine of the Year Award Gippsland Show (2009).
Red Wine of the Year Award Gippsland Show (2009).
Best Young Dry Red Trophy Gippsland Show (2009).
Best Pinot Noir Trophy Gippsland Show (2009).
Top Gold Medal Gippsland Show (2009).
90/100 Ken Gargett, Courier Mail. “Gamey, flinty end of the spectrum with earthy and fungal notes. Good persistence and promise.”
- 2007 Caledonia Australis Pinot Noir
- 2005
Caledonia Australis Pinot Noir
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Bright, deep ruby-garnet in colour. Ripe berry and plum fruit aromas overlay the
complex game, spice and forest-floor characters typical of Leongatha Pinot. French oak maturation has contributed dimensions of vanilla and toast.
Medium-bodied, and rich with flavour and multi-layered complexity, the palate echoes the nose with ripe fruit, harmonious oak and hints of
winemaking influence. Fine-grained tannins frame the rich fruit, and fresh acidity carries the palate through to a long, textured finish.
Silver Medal Gippsland Show 2008
Silver Medal Federation Square 2008
- 2003
Caledonia Australis Pinot Noir Reserve
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Vibrant, deep cherry-plum
colour with bright ruby highlights. A rich mix of ripe dark-berry and
black cherry fruit, briary forest floor aromas and sweet spicy vanilla oak.
Rich and full bodied with fine ripe tannins. Spicy French oak lends support
with both flavour and tannin structure, building in intensity and complexity
towards a long smooth finish.
- 2008
Mount Macleod Pinot Noir
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Brilliant mid-ruby colour. Aromatic red fruits – strawberry/raspberry
with hints of rhubarb, herb and spice, and woodsy “forest floor”. Bright fruit leads to a round and juicy mid-palate, good length
with a fine, gentle tannin finish with clean fresh acidity.
Silver Medal Gippsland Show 2009
- 2007
Mount Macleod Pinot Noir
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Bright ruby colour, excellent depth. Sweet berry/cherry fruit aromas,
typical of South Gippsland Pinot. Hints of vanilla/spice from French oak maturation. Ripe fruit and supple tannins provide sweetness,
weight and structure. Clean acidity balances the sweet fruit and classic Pinot taste. The persistent fruit flavours carry through to
a long, savoury finish in the classic style. Finishes with impressive length and richness.
Gold Medal Gippsland Show 2009
- 2007 Mount Pinot Noir
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