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Excruciatingly low yields, a ruthless hand sorting of fruit, ferments in new oak barrels and twenty months maturation, Bowen Estate are one of Coonawarra's most prestigious marques, maintaining a standard of excellence which merits inclusion into the highly prestigious Langtons Classification of Australian Wine. Essential for every enthusiast of stellar quality Cabernet Sauvignon, brought within easy reach this week at the down to earth.. Excellent langtons classification of australian wine»
It was a matrimony between an American biochemist and the founder of Margaret River Devils Lair, that set the scene for one of the nation's most illustrious estates. A member of the Top 1OO Wineries of World, Giant Steps were established 1997, with a view to assembling an elite range of limited release Yarra Valley vintages. Crafted from the fruit of superior sites, some yielding just a few hundred cases each year, these are exclusive editions from bespoke parcels of elite terroir, bearing the curiously cryptic monikers of precious blocks of vine, Gruyere Farm, Applejack and Wombat Creek. Fashioned for aficianados of the euro style, defined by their winsome.. Big wines from little vineyards»
The First Colonists to arrive in South Australia were brought to Kangaroo Island aboard HMS Buffalo in 1836. Sharing the journey was a veteran of the Royal Navy who had served aboard Lord Nelson's flagship HMS Victory. Frank Potts was an accomplished sailor and carpenter, he built many of the young colony's structures and trading vessels. Six generations later, the Potts family's precious plantings of Malbec have been a key component in many of the nation's most memorable and invaluable vintages for decades. A varietal that performs magnificently on the silty flood plains of Langhorne Creek, Bleasdale's pure Malbec bottlings are a profound statement about the.. Making the most magnificent malbec»
Jack Mann reigns eternal as the greatest winemaker in the history of the Australian west. Jack Mann's son Tony grew up amongst the vineyards of Houghton but took a keener interest in things Cricket. He exelled at both pursuits but is best remembered as the legendary leg spinner Tony Rocket Mann. During his off seasons away from the pitch, Tony would plant parcels of vine alongside his illustruious father Jack and his own young son Robert. The fully grown Robert now makes his own wine, from fruit of the very vines sown by Jack and Tony Mann. Robert learned from his grandfather that great winemaking required a spiritual oneness with nature. The birds and the.. Whence the west was won»

Chapel Hill Il Vescovo Sangiovese 2011 CONFIRM 2011 VINTAGE

Chapel Hill Il Vescovo Sangiovese 2011 - Buy
Sangiovese McLaren Vale South Australia
Il Vescovo is the Bishop, a medium bodied Sangiovese wine, vinified from grapes grown to the cooler climes of Kangarilla in McLaren Vale. Sangiovese is endowed with a distinctive and unique personality that exudes savouriness and rustic earthiness. The quintessential Italian red, it possesses vivacious natural acid levels which work closely with silky tannins to make it an exemplary accompaniement to food. Styled to the new wave of super Tuscans, Il Vescovo exhibits lifted berry fruit flavours, solid structure and a multi dimensional palate.
Sangiovese offers unique savoury fruit characters and the most splendid tannins. Parcels are sourced from Chapel Hill's Kangarilla vineyard located at the foothills of the Mount Lofy Ranges on the eastern border of McLaren Vale. This mesoclimate is ideal for encouraging Sangiovese to reveal all of its varietal charm. Grapes are vinified in small open fermenters and gently hand plunged to encourage the preferential extraction of subtle savoury qualities while avoiding any astringent tannins. After a total of nine days on skins the ferment is basket pressed and the wine racked into a selection of seasoned French oak barrels for sixteen months to encourage the expression of grainy varietal tannins.
Deep red in colour. Aromas of bay leaf, violets and pancetta. The palate is alive with flavours of sage, cherries and sun dried tomatoes, balanced by chalky tannins and a lingering savoury finish. The unique varietal charm of Il Vescovo commands interest, as the higher natural acidity and firm tannin of Sangiovese allows it to pair well with Mediterranean cuisine, particularly tomato based recipes.
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Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill takes its name from the historic ironstone church built at the property in 1865

Chapel Hill Winery is entirely in the Hills Face Zone. In 1990 environmental consultants were briefed to advise regarding development in this sensitive rural preserve. The estate obtained planning approval from the Minister for Environment and Planning in 1991, and built the winery in 1993. Chapel Hill is the embodiment of the wine and food experience delivered using the best of environmental practices by people who are passionate about their product and the McLaren Vale winegrowing region.

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Originally the Christian Bible church and parish school, the church closed in its centenary year (1965) and fell into disrepair until its restoration in the 1970s. The church is today a tourist attraction and serves as the cellar door at Chapel Hill. In December 2000 Chapel Hill changed ownership once more, this time being purchased by the Swiss family of Mr Thomas Schmidheiny. The Schmidheiny family also own Cuvaison Winery in California and vineyards in Argentina and Switzerland.

In 1994 the winery received a commendation for "A development sensitive to the environment in the Hills Face Zone". In 2003 Chapel Hill obtained planning approval to build the Chapel Hill Winery Gourmet Retreat, the boutique hotel and cooking facility.

Set into the hillside, constructed of stone in browns and greys, using recycled materials, the Gourmet Retreat construction is cognisant of minimising its impact on its vineyard environs. In 2005 the company received a merit award in the Nature Foundations Environment Award.

Chapel Hill

The cellar door at Chapel Hill is set within a historic nineteenth century stone church from which the winery takes its name. Situated at the top of one of McLaren Vale's magestic hills, views from the cellar door are magnificent. Take the time to share a picnic on the grass and enjoy the surrounding views of the rolling hills dotted with vineyards and the ocean.

Chapel Hill is one of the most hospitable country retreats in the McLaren Vale. Major emphasis has been placed on erecting the most splendid amenities where the estate's superlative wines can be sampled and savoured amongst within a context of idyllic surrounds and the finest foods. The Chapel Hill Winery Gourmet Retreat is an epicurean getaway, catering exclusively for residential guests in a unique, rural, vineyard environment. Whether a business in need of a venue for a 2 or 3 day retreat, a team building event, a special celebration or individuals looking to hone their skills in the kitchen, the Chapel Hill Winery Gourmet Retreat is ideal. By blending a fabulous Mediterranean climate with superb cuisine, great wine and luxurious accomodation, in a glorious vineyard with spectacular views to the sea, Chapel Hill has it all.

The two-storey chalet-style Chapel Hill Winery Guest House B&B is set among the vineyards, 100 metres from the Gourmet Retreat. Guests (capacity for 6) will enjoy breath-taking views of the Onkaparinga River National Park, the Gulf of St Vincent and surrounding vineyards from both indoor and outdoor living areas. "A leading medium-sized winery in the McLaren Vale. Wine quality is as good, if not better, than ever!" -Wine Companion.com.au

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