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Smooth and full of raspberry flavors on the front of the palate. This is perfect for light fare and cheeses.
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$23.94
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Ben Haines' Pinot is bright, aromatic and red fruited, underpinned with notes of baking spices and florals. Light to...
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It is believed that the origin of these vines goes back to the James Busby collection, Australia’s first vines, of...
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Made as a fruit-driven drink-now style with generous flavours, this delicious cool-climate Tasmanian Pinot Noir can...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$93.00
Expressively complex with plenty of red-cherry, strawberry and pomegranate aromas, as well as oak spice and sappy...
750ml - Case of 6
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Bright red. Vibrant, spice- and mineral-accented red currant, cherry and floral scents take on an exotic blood orange...
750ml - Case of 6
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$48.95
Translucent ruby-red. Intensely perfumed Chambord, cherry cola, incense and potpourri aromas show fine definition and...
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Shows cherry and pomegranate flavors that are juicy at the core, with details of mineral, fresh earth and tomato leaf...
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Quiet at first, this wine needs plenty of swirling before it unfolds aromas of cherry, plum, crushed stone and whiffs...
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$12.57
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$9.51
Bright cherry and berry fruit flavours with hints of spice.
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$29.94
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$29.34
• Pinot Noir.
• Hand harvested and 100% destemmed.
• 100% wild yeast primary fermentation.
• 20 days total on...
750ml
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A beautifully crafted pinot, as always, with focused fruit, subtle undertones of cedar and leather and hints of foie...
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$73.39
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$68.97
On the nose there’s raspberry, blueberry, sour cherry and plenty of sweet spice. The whole bunch pressing give this...
750ml
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$80.15
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$78.55
A distinctive earthiness with a cool spice and a forest floor mushroom character on the nose. Bright red fruits,...
750ml
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$76.65
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$75.12
A distinctive earthiness with a cool spice and a forest floor mushroom character on the nose. Bright red fruits,...
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$66.90
$71.99
Planted in 1988, this cool, northeast-facing vineyard (benefiting from being in a rain shadow) was bought in a spur...
Ice Wine Pinot Noir Primitivo Australia
Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.
As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.
Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.
Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.