C L a R E Valley

AUSTRALIAN WINE DISCOVERED John Montesi Credit: YOUR NOTES - Small wine region with a big reputation - Long history in Australia coupled with tradition of innovation - Variation in altitude and aspect allows for both full-bodied reds and delicate whites Australia’s unique climate and landscape have fostered a fiercely - Ancient soils growing diverse varieties independent wine scene, home - Renowned for Riesling, Shiraz and to a vibrant community of growers, winemakers, viticulturists, and Cabernet Sauvignon vignerons. With more than 100 CLARE VALLEY: grape varieties grown across 65 distinct wine regions, we have the freedom to make exceptional wine, and to do it our own way. We’re not THE QUIET beholden by tradition, but continue to push the boundaries in the pursuit of the most diverse, thrilling wines REVOLUTIONARY in the world. That’s just our way. Mike Annese Mike Credit:

Notes Notes TO DAY THE HISTORY OF CLARE VALLEY: 1851 1900s The first winery, Sevenhill The number of TRADITION AND Cellars, is established vineyards and wineries by the Jesuits to produce grows steadily, TRANSFORMATION sacramental wine. with many becoming WE’LL It still exists today. household names. - The history of Clare Valley - Geography, climate and soil 1840s 1893 - Viticulture and First vines planted by Alfred Percy Birks settlers John Horrocks establishes the Wendouree winemaking and Edward Gleeson. vineyard, planting vines COVER… - Prominent varieties that are still thriving today. South Australian Tourism Commission/Adam Bruzzone Commission/Adam Tourism South Australian Credit: John Montesi Credit:

Notes Notes Stuart Hwy Barrier Hwy

Eyre Hwy

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1993 2012 TO DAYFlinders Hwy Clare Vall ey A disused railway Jim Barry Wines becomes Clare Valley is an line is reborn as the the first Australian vineyard influential wine region Lincoln Hwy Riesling Trail. to grow the Greek producing world-class variety Assyrtiko. red and white wines. Sturt Hwy

2000 ADELAIDE 13 Clare Valley winemakers champion the screw-cap closure.

Ouyen Hwy

Dukes Hwy

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Riddoch Hwy

Princes Hwy HIGH >1000M LAT ITUDE >3280FT

South Australian Tourism Tourism South Australian Credit: Bruzzone Commission/Adam MEDIUM -HIGH 750–999M GEOGRAPHY, CLIMATE 2460–3279FT Justine Taylor Justine Credit: AND SOIL 33° 89'S LOW - Around 130km north of Adelaide -MEDIUM - Warm climate moderated by cold 500–749M 1640–2459FT nights and afternoon breezes - Undulating landscape creates different mesoclimates AL T I TUDE - Ancient and diverse soils CLARE VALLEY 190 609M / 623–1,998FT LOW 0–499M 0–1639FT

Notes Notes LARGE DIURNAL RANGE AND CLIMATE MEAN JANUARY COOLING BREEZES HELP CREATE GROWING TEMPERATURE EXCELLENT GROWING CONDITIONS T SEASON >1900 Very High CL A RE CLARE C YE L A LV VALLE Y RAINFALL 2,08I 1600 VALLEY –1899 23.9 °C High (75°F) 1300 CONTINENTAL –1599 Medium R M 21°C–22.9°C 1000 CLARE –1299 VALLE Y D A T E Low HEAT LOW 19°C–20.9°C DEGREE 146MM (5.7IN) C L DAYS 17°C–18.9°C

Notes Notes VITICULTURE AND WINEMAKING:

Clare Valley has 11 recognised soil types, ranging from terra rossa red topsoil over TRAILBLAZERS AND SOIL limestone (Watervale) to broken slate (Polish Hill River). Sandy loams and degraded quartz are also found in the region’s west. TRADITIONALISTS Josie Withers Josie Credit: Withers Josie Credit:

Notes Notes - Variety of vineyard WINEMAKING IN management systems; Vertical Shoot Positioned trellising common CLARE - Vineyards are low to moderate vigour VALLEY - Soil management is a growing focus - Harvest: Early Feb to mid-April - Wide variety of techniques used - Experimenting with varieties and styles - Move away from GRAPE high volume to GROWING small batches South Australian Tourism Commission/Mike Annese Commission/Mike Tourism South Australian Credit:

Notes Notes CLARE VALLEY RIESLING

Distinctive MANY CAN style BE AGED FOR DECADES TASTE OF Dominic Loneragan Dominic Credit:

OVER - Lime zest - Lemon CLARE of to l TYPICAL - Apple a ual FLAVOURS c s h - Orange blossom 1 /4 - Honey - Toast VALLEY VALLEY CLARE Note rthy varieties RIESLING

Notes Notes CLARE VALLEY CLARE VALLEY RIESLING SHIRAZ

COLOUR

Riesling RICH AND TEXTURED

Light Medium Full YE T WELL BALANCED BODY WARM DAYS PRODUCE FULL-FLAVOURED FRUIT Dry Medium dry Sweet SWEETNESS

Low Medium High OAK (Unoaked) - Blackberry ACIDIT Y TYPICAL - Black cherry FLAVOURS - Plum 8% 11% – 13.5% 17% I/3 - Liquorice OF TOTAL ANNUAL ALCOHOL CRUSH CLARE VALLEY CLARE SHIRAZ

Notes Notes CLARE VALLEY CLARE VALLEY SHIRAZ CABERNET SAUVIGNON

COLOUR Shiraz RICH YE T ELEGANT Light Medium Full WITH DARK FRUIT ALMOST BODY of to l CHARACTERS a ual Dry Medium dry Sweet 1/5 c s h SWEETNESS

Low Medium High TANNIN MORE RESTRAINED ACIDIT Y STYLE THAN OAK SOME WARM- - Cassis CLIMATE TYPICAL - Blackcurrant CABERNETS FLAVOURS 8% 13.5% – 15.5% 17% - Blackberry

ALCOHOL CABERNET N SAUVIG - Dark cherry CLARE VALLEY CLARE - Dark chocolate

Notes Notes CLARE VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON

COLOUR

Cabernet Sauvignon Light Medium Full CLARE BODY Dry Medium dry Sweet SWEETNESS VALLEY South Australian Tourism Commission Tourism South Australian Credit: Low Medium High TANNIN HISTORY ACIDIT Y World-class wines and old OAK vines in a picturesque region that continues to influence 8% 13.5% – 15.5% 17% AND Australia’s wine scene. ALCOHOL EVOLUTION