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飲んだワイン　クロナキラ/シラーズ ヴィオニエ2010　7点

オーストラリアの高級ワインであるクロナキラ。 赤ワインですがヴィオニエが含有されており、かなり珍しいワインと言えます。 持ち寄りのワイン会ではこういったカルトなワインが飛び出すのも嬉しい所。

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Domaine Teralto & Chapoutier Shiraz Viognier - 2010 - 92 Points - James ...

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New Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ wines released for F.O.O.D Week

The 2012 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Shiraz Viognier ($24) and 2012 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Tempranillo ($24) have been released in time for Orange F.O.O.D Week, with a number of events planned for the winery.

The 2012 vintage in Orange was a difficult one, with rain the cause of most issues.  The vineyard of Angullong sits on the southern side of Orange’s Mount Canobolas at an elevation of 620 metres.  Subsequently the grapes tend to ripen earlier than some of the higher vineyards, with Angullong less affected by this rain.

“Vineyard management was crucial during 2012,” commented Angullong’s Ben Crossing.  “We had modest yields, however there was good ripeness and flavour profiles.”

“We are looking for varietal blackberry and dark plum flavours, with the added brightness and lift achieved from the inclusion of a small percentage of viognier during fermentation.”

The 2012 Fossil Hill Tempranillo is the fourth vintage of this variety from Angullong.  “Whilst the variety is still relatively new to Australia, with only 385 hectares planted, we are having a lot of success.  The higher elevations of Orange are producing fruit with elegance and good natural acidity,” explained Ben.

The new wines will be presented at a number of Orange F.O.O.D Week events.  These include the popular F.O.O.D Week Night Markets, Old Errowanbang Woolshed Black Tie Dinner and the ‘Farm Gate Tours’.  Further details on FOOD Week events can be found at www.OrangeFOODweek.com.au.

Pricing and Distribution:  2012 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Shiraz Viognier                   $24.00 2012 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Tempranillo                        $24.00

Angullong wines are distributed in NSW and ACT by Cogito Wines, in Victoria by Boutique Beverages, in WA by Wines of Serendipity and direct from the Cellar Door and via their website at www.angullong.com.au. 

For further information or images please contact: David Cumming at Define Wine Marketing & Communications:  0414 736 342 or [email protected]

Ben Crossing, General Manager at Angullong Wines:  0428 586 802 or [email protected]

Angullong Wines is located in the picturesque foothills of Orange’s Mount Canobolas in NSW. The property has been in the Crossing family since 1950 and has been run as a successful sheep and cattle station prior to diversifying into grape growing and winemaking in 1998.  In 2009 Angullong opened their cellar door in the historic bluestone stables in the village of Millthorpe.

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Yering Station, Carr C Block Vineyard 2006

It's been a while since I posted, letting my New Years resolution's slip as usual. Yering Station is one of the biggest wineries hailing from Victoria's Yarra Valley. A joint venture between Yarrabank and the French Champagne house Devaux in the late 90's saw the construction of a spectacular winery, which would comfortably sit amongst the world's best. The amazing winery obviously attracts bus loads of tourists, some arrive by helicopter, but amongst wine enthusiasts the jury seems to be out about the quality of their wines. Personally I'm a fan, their entry label wines offer consistently good wines, this Carr C Block Shiraz Viognier is far from entry level at $60 a bottle but I still see it as good value. There's lots going on the oak is creamy and toasty, the fruit cherry and plumb with fine smooth tannins. I'm presuming age will be kind to it. Now how do I find out how much that helicopter to Yering Staion costs? 94/100