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In the Time It Has Taken James Halliday to Compile His 26 Australian Wine
In the time it has taken James Halliday to compile his 26 Australian Wine Companions, the Chardonnay grape has emigrated to almost every hill and vale across our viticultural landscape. No other variety has adapted more successfully, from single barrel selections to vast commercial blends. No other inspires such singular focus in our winemakers to sharpen their craft. No other sends vignerons searching, with gold fever, for that next hill, or clone, or aspect. Chardonnay alone explores the breadth and personality of all Australian wine regions. In our tribute to James Halliday, the true patron of fine Australian wine, no other variety would do for this national wine competition. Organised by Wine Yarra Valley, the objective of the James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge is to affirm the quality of Australian Chardonnay and provide a catalyst for people to take a fresh look at this much-loved wine by providing an appropriate platform for the national search to recognize Australia’s finest chardonnay. A Welcome from the Committee Australian chardonnay has never been better. It is a great news story and one about which we should all be proud and excited. The level of support for the inaugural James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge has been overwhelming and we thank all of the exhibitors for getting behind it so enthusiastically. We thank James for his guidance and support in the design and execution of the competition and agreeing to be our patron. We were very lucky to be able to secure one of the most dynamic and talented groups of judges in Australia, literally from coast-to-coast, and thank them for volunteering their time, expertise and camaraderie. -
Winter 2020 Ashbrook Estate News Wilyabrup Margaret River Western Australia
WINTER 2020 ASHBROOK ESTATE NEWS WILYABRUP MARGARET RIVER WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Silver Lining Lockdown and our remaining hard border have facilitated and reinvigorated Ashbrook Estate’s relationship with so many wonderful West Australians. I am sure this story would be echoed by most local producers especially in the regional areas of WA. This stunning State offers enormous variety and it is heart-warming to see people who live here, visiting here, buying from here, from the source. We have seen a genuine Welcome! interest in where and how the grapes are grown and in their To our 3rd winter edition! transformation from vine to wine. There’s a focus on quality, sustainability and value for money. People have discovered just how well, and how Time is flying, the vines are off and running and we will be picking grapes affordably, they can eat and drink at home. I imagine wine rack and fridge again before we know it! With two sales have done very well over the last few months. Our freedom in WA is siblings in Melbourne, I am acutely not taken for granted. Uncertainty and contingency plans are here to stay. aware of how fortunate we are here in With the cancellation of several major wine shows around Australia and WA at the moment. Through the the world, we were extremely lucky to have the chance to exhibit our endless challenges 2020 keeps presenting there has been a silver wines in the 2020 Perth Royal Wine Show. Our 2020 Ashbrook Estate lining of Aussie loyalty to small Riesling, Verdelho, Rosé and 2018 Chardonnay all received medals. -
Wines by the Glass White Wines Red Wines Rosé Wines White Wines
Wines By The Glass White Wines Casas del Toqui Sauvignon Blanc, Chile 250ml £6.45 175ml £4.60 125ml £3.75 Frederico Pinot Grigio, Italy 250ml £7.40 175ml £5.25 125ml £4.15 Pazo Torrado, Albarino, Spain 250ml £8.00 175ml £5.70 125ml £4.65 West Cape, Chenin Blanc, Australia 250ml £7.60 175ml £5.45 125ml £4.35 Hole in the Water Sauvignon Blanc, 250ml £8.25 175ml £5.95 125ml £4.80 Marlborough, New Zealand Red Wines Casas del Toqui Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile 250ml £6.45 175ml £4.60 125ml £3.75 Jackmans Landing Shiraz, Australia 250ml £6.95 175ml £4.95 125ml £4.20 Casarena Malbec Roble, Argentina 250ml £7.95 175ml £5.60 125ml £4.45 Casas del Toqui Reserva Merlot, Chile 250ml £8.15 175ml £5.75 125ml £4.70 Alma de Forcada Rioja Garnacha, Spain 250ml £9.85 175ml £6.80 125ml £5.50 Rosé Wines Terriero Zinfandel Blush, Italy 250ml £5.70 175ml £4.20 125ml £3.15 Frederico Pinot Grigio Blush, Italy 250ml £7.40 175ml £5.25 125ml £4.15 Hole in the Water Sauvignon Blanc Blush, 250ml £8.25 175ml £5.90 125ml £4.35 Marlborough New Zealand White Wines Dry, Delicate & Subtle Frederico Pinot Grigio, Italy Flavours: Apple, lemon. A zesty mouth-watering dry white. Inoffensive, neutral – caters for all. £19.50 Falanghina Cantina De Falco, Campania, Italy Flavours: Apricots, peaches, honey. Something a little different to your typical Italian dry whites. Balanced dryness with stoned fruits. £22.50 Chablis 1er Cru Montmain Domaine George, Burgundy, France Flavours: Citrus & floral. -
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ASHBROOK ESTATE 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot TASTING NOTES
ASHBROOK ESTATE 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot TASTING NOTES Ashbrook Estate is one of the oldest established wineries in the Margaret River region located in the heart of Wilyabrup. Truly family owned and operated since 1975, all wines are handpicked and crafted from only estate grown fruit. All processing, winemaking, bottling and packaging are done on site using the Estate’s own private facilities. 2015 sees Ashbrook Estate complete its 37th Vintage, one of only 5 Margaret River wineries to do so! 2012 VINTAGE The warmer than average weather conditions in December were handled well by the vines due to excellent spring growing conditions with good rainfall. Abundant Marri blossom leading into vintage reduced the necessity to apply protective bird netting with weather conditions during the berry development period providing near perfect ripening conditions for all varieties. VINEYARD The “Old Cab” Houghton clone cuttings were collected from the Agricultural Department ‘Source Block’ in the Swan Valley and planted in 1976. Due to its ultimate suitability to the region and increased demand, the “Young Cab” was planted in 1998 from the original vines on the Estate. The “Old Cab” was originally all VSP grown but converted to cane pruned, with +90% Lyre trellis in 1998 with immediate and brilliant results. Coupled with the application of composted mulch, for the past 8years, the Vineyard shows remarkable health and balance producing super premium fruit year in year out. WINEMAKING Hand-picked over 2 weeks the berries are cold soaked, gently plunged and temperature controlled in 4 tonne parcels in open fermenters for gentle and full extraction. -
Ashbrook Estate News Issue 3 – Summer 2019
SUMMER 2019 ASHBROOK ESTATE NEWS WILYABRUP MARGARET RIVER WESTERN AUSTRALIA Welcome! To Ashbrook’s 2019 Summer edition newsletter. Bringing you all the festive season news from our little pocket of vineyard paradise. Vines enjoying summer holidays… So far we have experienced a cool, gentle ripening with temperatures only reaching above 30°C nine times. A rain event on January 22nd purely served to refresh the vines as the wind blew and the sun shone in the immediate days to follow. Hedging and the application of bird netting commenced in the last week of January once canopy growth stopped and fruit ripening took over in the earlier varieties. We anticipate harvest to be underway by the last week of February. In the meantime, we are putting together our picking team, preparing the winery equipment and machinery, monitoring calving, feeding hay rolls to cattle, processing wine orders and managing the cellar door! Also in this issue; Ray Jordan’s Sakura Wine Merv Hughes 2018 Gourmet Halliday reviews Wine Guide Awards Escape Petit Verdot Ray rates our 2017 Six double golds, The Aussie cricket Ashbrook aligns Exciting points for Chardonnay & golds and silvers! icon on tour at with the stars! Ashbrook’s first 2015 Cabernet. Ashbrook! ever Petit Verdot! ASHBROOK ESTATE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 3 SUMMER 2018/2019 Merv Hughes The Australian cricket icon pays us a visit MERV MERV MERV!!! When a legendary Australian quick drops by for a tasting you can’t really say “aahh can you come back later?” even if you ARE in the middle of a bottling run! Unable to keep the subtle quotes of Billy Birmingham’s The 12th Man and out of our heads we chuckled our way through the tasting lineup with some great stories, good humour and cricketing memories! A larger than life character who is a self-confessed “beer man” but fortunately also loves a good red! Halliday rates 2016 Petit Verdot 96 points Estate grown, hand harvested fruit. -
ASHBROOK ESTATE 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot TASTING NOTES
ASHBROOK ESTATE 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot TASTING NOTES Ashbrook Estate is one of the oldest established wineries in the Margaret River region located in the heart of Wilyabrup. Truly family owned and operated since 1975, all wines are handpicked and crafted from only Estate grown fruit. All processing, winemaking, bottling and packaging are done on site using the Estate’s own private facilities. 2016 sees Ashbrook Estate complete its 38th Vintage, one of only 5 Margaret River wineries to do so! James Halliday says: “This estate is one of the quietest and highest achievers in Australia, maintaining excellent viticulture and fastidious winemaking.” 2013 VINTAGE With almost ideal weather conditions for whites exceptional fruit has been produced showing intense varietal flavours that are typical Margaret River. Aromatic varieties were outstanding with fresh citrus, lemon blossom and stone fruit on the nose and palate balanced off by crisp acidity. The temperature cooled off toward the end of February providing ideal weather conditions for the red varietals to fully ripen their flavour profiles and tannins. Once again there was a huge amount of Marri blossom leading into vintage therefore Silvereye bird damage was minimal. Flavour intensity was further benefited by the fact that cropping levels were reduced by around 30% across the region due to storms in early spring. VINEYARD The “Old Cab” Houghton clone cuttings were collected from the Agricultural Department ‘Source Block’ in the Swan Valley and planted in 1976. Due to its ultimate suitability to the region and increased demand, the “Young Cab” was planted in 1998 from the original vines on the Estate. -
Wine Show Western Australia – 2017 Results Book
2017 RESULT 03-05 OCTOBER 2017 Mount Barker & District Agricultural Society (Inc.) Proud sponsor of the wine show of western australia 2017 RESULTS BOOK Mount Barker and District Agricultural Society (Inc) Western Australia The Committee of the Wine Show of Western Australia, Mount Barker would like to thank all the below, who have volunteered their time to help make this show a success. Patron David Squire President Stephen Squire Chairman Joanne Bradbury Secretary/Treasurer Larissa Seah/Marie O’Dea Treasurer Larissa Seah/Marie O’Dea Committee Elizabeth Reed, Tony Davis, Jessica Aitken, Trevor McKenzie, Leon Delpech, Ian Johnson, Neil Warburton Chief Judge Iain Riggs NSW Panel Leaders Dave Brookes SA Cath Oates WA Sarah Pidgeon SA Judges Severine Logan WA Dave Johnson WA Michelle Bouffard Canada Damian Hutton WA Patrick Haddock NSW Andrew Cherry WA Associate Judges Ben Rector Brendan Carr Conrad Tritt Karen Holper Paul Dixon Hope Metcalf Chief Steward Scott Sharland Judging Area Stewards Elizabeth Reed, Leon Delpeche, Ryan Aggiss Stewards Joseph Delpeche Peter Allport Terri Seeber Shane Wilson Neil Warburton Chris Cheffings Ky Sinclair Ellin Hogan Jette Jensen Neil Warburton WINE SHOW AUDIT The following Exhibitors were randomly selected for audit Exhibitors Arcadia Wines Hainault Vineyard Talisman Wines Voyager Estate Willow Bridge Estate COMMITTEE AUDIT The following Committee Member Exhibitors were audited Castle Rock Flor Marche Snake and Herring 3drops The Wine Show of Western Australia Committee appreciates the on-going co-operation of: Mr Neil Earl, Cowaramup Agencies, Bussell Highway, Cowaramup Mr and Mrs C Knox, Great Southern Logistics, 50 Catalano Rd, Canningvale Mr & Mrs C Pavlovich, Southern Haulage, Albany Highway, Mount Barker Mr J Battistessa, SWAT Winery & Vineyard Supplies, 38 Farrall Road, Midvale Mr Grant Monk, Warren District Transport, Wetherell St, Manjimup Mr Alan Price, Busselton Freight, Strelly St, Busselton in providing depots for the entries. -
MEDIA RELEASE Great Southern Scales Wall Into China
MEDIA RELEASE Our Ref: T15:0032 22 July 2011 Attention: News Editor Great Southern scales wall into China Great Southern winemakers and fine food producers extended their reach into China at trade events in Shanghai and Beijing recently. Some of the region’s best wines, including Alkoomi, Eastwell Estate, Forest Hill, West Cape Howe and Xabregas, were showcased to more than 300 wine delegates in Shanghai and Beijing during the Two City Tour, initiated and Alkoomi Wines director Sandy Hallett coordinated by the Great Southern presents the company’s wines at the Development Commission (GSDC) with Shanghai tasting event. the assistance of the Western Australian Trade Office. GSDC export development officer Elizabeth Reed said tutored tastings of the region’s principal varieties were followed by trade tastings where each winery presented its range. “Attendees found the tutored tastings to be extremely engaging and were encouraged to follow the lead of the producers by assessing the wine in terms of colour, aroma and palate as demonstrated,” Ms Reed said. “At the end of the session previous participants of the Great Southern wine trails were invited to the stage to share their experiences in the Great Southern region. “There was a lot of discussion about white wines, particularly riesling and chardonnay. “It was evident that the palates of Chinese consumers have become increasingly educated with a strong desire to link appropriate wine styles with local cuisine, and Building partnerships for regional prosperity Albany Pyrmont House, 110 Serpentine Road, PO Box 280, Albany WA 6331. Phone: (08) 9842 4888 Fax: (08) 9842 4828 Email: [email protected] Katanning 10 Dore Street, PO Box 729, Katanning WA 6317. -
Wine Awards Results Catalogue 3 Thank You to Our Sponsors
WIN E A W A R D S WELCOME The Perth Royal Wine Awards are Western Australia’s premium wine competition, overseen by a prestigious team of WA, interstate and international judges. Wine has been judged at the Perth Royal Show since 1843 and the competition is regarded as critical to the success of establishing a national and even international reputation for the WA wine industry. WINE ENTRIES 1468 AWA INE RD W S The Royal Agricultural Society of WA (RASWA) expresses its sincere thanks to our entrants of the 2020 Perth Royal Wine Awards and wishes them every success in the future. David Thomas President, RASWA Peter Cooper CEO, RASWA Senior Competition and Event Coordinator Jodie Spirek (08) 6263 3100 | [email protected] Competition and Event Coordinator Kellie Clements (08) 6263 3100 | [email protected] PERTH ROYAL WINE AWARDS COMMITTEE Councillor in Charge John Snowball Committee Members Arch Kosovich, Glenn Goodall, Courtney Treacher, Bill Keane, Tony Devitt, Don Chipper PERTH ROYAL FOOD AWARDS COMMITTEE Councillor in Charge Dr. Jo Pluske Councillors Natasha Atkinson, Dr. Catherine Bowen, Bill Keane, Andrew Williams 2020 PERTH ROYAL WINE AWARDS RESULTS CATALOGUE 3 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS The Royal Agricultural Society of WA gratefully acknowledges the Sponsors throughout the 2020 Perth Royal Wine Awards SUPPORTING PARTNER TROPHY PARTNERS 4 2020 PERTH ROYAL WINE AWARDS RESULTS CATALOGUE CHIEF JUDGE Rob DILETTI Robert has been part of Castle Rock Estate since its inception in 1981. He can still remember helping plant the first vines as a six-year-old in 1983. Many a school holiday and weekend was spent helping his parents on the vineyard. -
SPRING 2020 ASHBROOK ESTATE NEWS WILYABRUP MARGARET RIVER WESTERN AUSTRALIA Welcome! to Our 2020 Spring Edition!
SPRING 2020 ASHBROOK ESTATE NEWS WILYABRUP MARGARET RIVER WESTERN AUSTRALIA Welcome! To our 2020 Spring edition! Thrillingly, we finished bottling our 2020 Chardonnay last week, hopefully a valid reason for our Spring newsletter being released three weeks into summer! It’s been a very busy few months in the vineyard and winery and time has flown. Wine dinners and tastings, hay cutting, raking and rolling, working cellar door, vine tucking and lifting The West Australian Wine Guide 2021 trellis wires, blending, filtration and bottling, red barrel topping, mail by Ray Jordan orders and everything else that goes Ray Jordan has been tasting Ashbrook wines for most of our with running a family business has swallowed the days. 42 vintages. He knows our style and has been instrumental in promoting the classical varieties, such as Semillon to the West We’ve had some fantastic wine Australian and wider audiences. A big thanks to Ray for his reviews and if the just bottled 2020 fantastic write-ups of our 2018 Estate Chardonnay (94/100), Chardy is anything to go by, the future is looking very exciting. 2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (93/100) and 2020 Semillon (92/100). We are also thrilled our 2020 Semillon earned a Hope you enjoy the read! runner up position in the Best of the West Semillon category. Many thanks and cheers Ray, from the team at Ashbrook Catherine Edwards Winemaker Estate. Also in this issue: 35th International Fine Wine Latest Huon Kailis Bros x Ashbrook Estate Chardonnay Tasting Wholesalers visit! Hooke – The Ashbrook Estate Chardonnay -
Wine List. the Purple Mango Cafe
Cafe Hours Monday - Thursday 8am—4pm CLOSED WEDNESDAY Friday and Saturday 8am—9pm Sunday and public holidays 8am—4pm The Purple Mango Cafe The idea for this café and our Licensed Hours brewery and future mango winery was born in the middle Monday - Thursday 10am—4pm of the Kimberley coastline during our previous lives as CLOSED WEDNESDAY charter operators on our won- Friday and Saturday 10am—9pm derful vessel ‘Red Sky at Night’ Sunday and public holidays 10am—4pm We hope to bring our love of entertaining and providing a How to find us memorable experience, to our 294 Stephen Road Marrakai NT 0822 Wine List. customers in the bush at Directions: The Purple Mango Café and Travel south from Darwin along Stuart Highway. The Purple Mango Brewery Turn left on to Arnhem Highway at the Humpty Choose from our Doo turnoff. delicious cocktails, Travel for 36kms across the Adelaide River premium wines and (Jumping Crocodiles - not township) until you see craft beers the sign advising that the turnoff is in 800m. Turn right into Marrakai Track (dirt road) for 2.7kms Phone: 0407 739 738 and turn left into Stephen Road. You will see the [email protected] www.purplemangocafe.com.au cafe entrance at the first driveway on the left. www.facebook.com/purplemangocafe During the wet season and if you do not wish to travel on dirt, there is an alternative route which Payment is accepted is fully sealed just an extra couple of kms. by cash, debit card or Contact us on 0407 739 738 and we will Mastercard or Visa provide full directions Cocktails White