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Nagambie Lakes ESTATE GROWN AND BOTTLED

TAHBILK 2013

Region: Lakes Fruit Source: Estate Grown Grape Variety: Marsanne Maturation: Stainless Steel Acid: 6.0 g/l pH: 3.05 Alcohol: 12.5% v/v

TASTING NOTES: Established in 1860, and purchased by the Purbrick family in 1925, Tahbilk is located in the premium central Victorian viticultural region of Nagambie Lakes. One of the world’s rarest grape varieties, with its origins in the Northern Rhone and Hermitage regions of France, Tahbilk’s history with Marsanne can be traced back to the 1860’s when White Hermitage cuttings were sourced from ‘St Huberts’ in ’s . The grape in fact was Marsanne and although none of these original plantings have survived, the Estate still has the world’s largest single holding of the and produces Marsanne from TAHBILK MARSANNE AWARDS TO DATE vines established in 1927, which are amongst the oldest in the world.

Tahbilk 2013 Marsanne offers aromas of citrus blossom, lemons and grapefruit 26 that are reflected on a fresh and energetic palate of stone fruits, apple and pear.

Minerally and tight in its youth, it is sure to become a of generosity and 96 honeyed complexity with some bottle age.

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TAHBILK 2012

Geographical Region: Nagambie Lakes Fruit Source: Estate Grown Grape Variety: Chardonnay Maturation: French & American Acid: 5.7 g/l pH: 3.33 Alcohol: 13.5% v/v

TASTING NOTES: Established in 1860, and purchased by the Purbrick family in 1925, Tahbilk is located in the premium central Victorian viticultural region of Nagambie Lakes. Tahbilk has been growing Chardonnay since 1979, with the 1988 being the first commercial release. Tahbilk Chardonnay is wooded, with the wine spending from ten to twelve months on yeast lees in a mix of new and older French and American oak barrels. The 2012 release is clean, fresh and textural with pineapple, rock melon and stone fruit characters. Tightly sculptured, background spice and toasty oak notes contribute a further sensorial dimension. AWARDS TO DATE

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Nagambie Lakes ESTATE GROWN AND BOTTLED

TAHBILK 2013

Region: Nagambie Lakes Fruit Source: Estate Grown Grape Variety: Riesling Maturation: Stainless Steel Acid: 6.4 g/l Sugar: 4.3 g/l pH: 2.89 Alcohol: 12.5% v/v

TASTING NOTES: Established in 1860, and purchased by the Purbrick family in 1925, Tahbilk is located in the premium central Victorian viticultural region of Nagambie Lakes. Tahbilk’s Estate plantings of Riesling date back to 1957, with the produced recognised by their pronounced bouquet and elegance with wonderful flavour and finesse.

Highly regarded on the National Wine Show Circuit, Tahbilk Riesling shows an TAHBILK RIESLING Awards up to July 2013 equal propensity to Marsanne to develop added richness, character and complexity with time in the cellar. 6 The Tahbilk 2013 Riesling presents a floral bouquet with lemon, lime and apple blossom aromas; the palate is intensely flavoured, clean and tightly sculptured, 32 with length and balance. 88 Alister Purbrick 4th Generation, CEO & Chief Winemaker

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Nagambie Lakes ESTATE GROWN AND BOTTLED

TAHBILK 2013

Region: Nagambie Lakes Fruit Source: Estate Grown Grape Variety: Viognier Maturation: Stainless Steel Acid: 6.6 g/l pH: 3.05 Alcohol: 13.5% v/v

TASTING NOTES: Established in 1860, and purchased by the Purbrick family in 1925, Tahbilk is located in the premium central Victorian viticultural region of Nagambie Lakes. Originating in Condrieu in France’s Northern Rhone Valley, Viognier is the second of Tahbilk’s Rhone whites, after our iconic Marsanne, and perhaps the most alluring in character. The first plantings of the varietal took place in 1990 with the early acclaim enjoyed by the inaugural 1996 vintage release sustained and enhanced across further . TAHBILK VIOGNIER Primarily un-wooded to allow its exotic floral and citrus fruits to shine, from the AWARDS TO DATE 2004 vintage a small percentage has been matured on yeast lees in old oak barrels and then blended back to add further complexity. 3 A wine to be enjoyed when youthfully exuberant, Tahbilk’s 2013 Viognier shows delightfully aromatic peach, apricot and orange blossom aromas that are reflected 15 on a similarly flavoured palate with partial barrel fermentation adding an extra ginger & spice dimension. 21 Alister Purbrick 4th Generation, CEO & Chief Winemaker

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Nagambie Lakes ESTATE GROWN AND BOTTLED

2010 TAHBILK

Geographical Region: Nagambie Lakes Fruit Source: Estate Grown Grape Variety: Shiraz Maturation: 18 months French Oak Acid: 6.4 g/l pH: 3.5 Alcohol: 13.5% v/v

TASTING NOTES: Tahbilk Shiraz is sourced from nearly 30 hectares of vines planted at various times from the 1930s until the early 2000s. The resultant Shiraz releases are noted as being fruit-driven wines for much flavour and substance, proven over the years to develop added character when cellared.

This wine has been made utilising traditional Tahbilk techniques. It was fermented in open oak vats before maturation in French oak for 18 months prior to bottling. Showing mixed spice, stewed plum, mulberry and briary characters with cedary oak notes - medium bodied and spicy, with a fine delicacy - chalky tannins are TAHBILK SHIRAZ AWARDS in evidence on a persistent, chewy finish. 1

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Nagambie Lakes ESTATE GROWN AND BOTTLED

TAHBILK 2010

Geographical Region: Nagambie Lakes Fruit Source: Estate Grown Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Maturation: 18 months French Oak Acid: 6.4 g/l pH: 3.50 Alcohol: 13.5% v/v

TASTING NOTES: Established in 1860, and purchased by the Purbrick family in 1925, Tahbilk is located in the premium central Victorian viticultural region of Nagambie Lakes. Tahbilk has some 28 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon planted on the Estate with the oldest vines dating back to 1949. The wine produced from these plantings have consistently shown considerable richness and character over time with Tahbilk Cabernet Sauvignon considered by many experts to be the best Estate red for long-term cellarage.

This release has been made utilising traditional Tahbilk techniques. Fermentation takes place in 150 year old open oak vats, before maturation in French oak for 18 months prior to bottling. “Deep magenta in colour, the nose and palate show a complex mix of blackberries and truffles combined with mint undertones whilst the finish is long and flavoursome TAHBILK CABERNET balanced with fine grain tannins. These characters will develop further complexity with SAUVIGNON AWARDS extended cellaring.” Alister Purbrick, CEO and Chief Winemaker 1

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