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Inspiration can stem from innumerable and varied sources. It might be a smell, a colour or a sound that triggers an idea, or perhaps a person, a place or a thing that strikes a chord. The inspiration for the Qantas Inflight Guide To Wine grew from the airline’s enthusiasm to support and promote and its producers. Over the years, Qantas has built up one of this country’s most enviable cellars enabling it to choose from an array of premium wines when picking drops to match chef Neil Perry’s menus on both judy sarris Editor, domestic and international flights. Gourmet Traveller WINE. It was a natural progression to then create the Qantas Inflight Guide To Wine to showcase many of the fine wines the airline has sourced from producers throughout Australia. It’s also an opportunity to introduce the people who create the menus and select the wines for your trip and to speak to some of the families whose delicious drops feature within these pages. We must stress that the Qantas Inflight Guide To Wine is not your inflight wine list, more a useful overview of a collection of some of Australia’s top wines. We hope, after perusing the following pages, you’ll take this guide with you and be inspired to drink more Aussie drops.

Tasting Panel 6 centre of Service excellence 8 wine service 9 food with Neil Perry 10 Qantas 187ml program 11 award winners 12 label talk 14 why we taste wine 15

N T EN TS meet the producers 17 tasting notes 22 O Wine Index 48

C Contacts 50

Editor Judy Sarris Creative Director Sabine Schmitz Deputy Editor/Copy Editor Connell Nisbet Tasting Notes Peter Bourne, Bob Campbell MW Features Nick Ryan Designer Bernhard Schmitz Editorial Assistant Louise Butta Cover Photography Ben Dearnley Production Controller Fiona Olsson Digital Pre-press Specialist John Ruperto Associate Publisher Homes & Food Group Neale Whitaker Publishing Director Men’s, Specialist & Custom Titles Phil Scott PBL Media Chief Executive Officer Ian Law Qantas Airways Ltd Qantas Inflight Services, 203 Coward Street, Mascot, NSW 2020 Qantas Wine and Beverage Manager Claudia Lill (02) 9691 1569 Advertising Enquiries Bernard Mills (02) 9691 1694 Qantas Club and Frequent Flyer Service Centre 13 11 31 Qantas Reservations 13 13 13

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Shining Lights The Qantas Wine Panel discuss the wines, and wine regions that most inspire them.

ine delivers inspiration in many different places and many Wdifferent forms. It can come walking between the rows of a special or among the resting barrels tucked deep in a crypt-like cellar. It can come from the countless characters that this business brings your way or, perhaps most importantly of all, at the bottom of a truly great bottle. The inspirational nature of wine is something with which the Qantas Wine Panel is well acquainted. Tom Carson is group for Yabby Lake Vineyard in the Mornington Peninsula, Stephen Pannell runs SC Pannell in McLaren Vale and Vanya Cullen is the bio-dynamic winemaker at ’s . They have all worked with some of the greats over the years and have been inspired by so many. “For me, it’s James Halliday,” says Carson. “His passion, generosity and tireless commitment to the Australian wine industry has always been an inspiration for me.” For Pannell and Cullen, inspiration can be found on the slope of ’s famed Côte d’Or in France. “The late Gérard Potel from Domaine de la Pousse d’Or in Volnay was always an inspiration for me,” says Pannell. “His experience and foresight were amazing and he had an uncanny ability to make great wine in difficult .” Cullen nominates a women who shares her heartfelt commit- ment to bio-dynamics as an ongoing inspiration. “Anne-Claude Leflaive’s quest to find natural remedies indigenous to each vineyard is really admirable,” she says. Their list of inspiring wines makes enticing reading too. “I remember tasting a 1978 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape,”

Tom Carson (above) and Vanya Cullen (right) bring many years of experience to the Qantas Wine Panel.

6 gourmet traveller wine recalls Carson, “and being completely speechless with its greatness and the fact that it was 100 per cent .” Pannell rates the 1999 Artadi Viña El Pisón Rioja from Spain. “It completely changed my expectations of how great could be.” While Cullen opts for the 2005 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet Les Pucelles, hailing it as “a premier cru that delivers a grand cru experience”. Not surprisingly, Cullen says Burgundy is the region that continues to inspire her, while Pannell recalls a in Barolo, Italy, spent drinking great and indulging in the white truffles which make that part of Piedmont very inspiring. But Carson takes a broader view and puts the challenge out to our own industry. “All of Australia’s wine regions need to continually inspire wine lovers around the world with their vision, diversity and, above all, the individuality of each and every wine produced in that region.” v

McLaren Vale’s Stephen Pannell (right) completes the team.

gourmet traveller wine 7 QUALITY SERVICE

Elevating Excellence Qantas’ recently opened Centre of Service Excellence is a world-class training facility exemplifying the airline’s ongoing commitment to customer service. njoying a glass of stellar wine is the final stage of a long, Equality-controlled process, from vineyard cultivation through to winemaking and presentation. The same can be said for the quality of service customers receive on Qantas flights. The high standard of customer service delivered by Qantas cabin crew is the end result of a well-honed training program which has set the benchmark for customer service the world over. The Qantas Centre of Service Excellence is an inspirational, 5000-square metre facility in the heart of Sydney and will provide the stage for service excellence training and development for years to come. Once the home of Engineering apprentice training, the Centre has a rich history of learning. Exposed beams and concrete floors retain its heritage, whist innovative design provides a contemporary setting for forward-thinking and learning. Within the Centre, dedicated customer experience zones have been created to simulate the varying stages of interaction between staff and customers, from the award-winning Qantas First Lounge with signature Marc Newson furniture; the International Business zone featuring a fully flat A380 Skybed seat to the QantasLink and Domestic zone. Most importantly, for wine-lovers at least, is the Epicurean wing. The wing includes a dedicated wine room that is the hub of the Sommelier in the Sky wine training program. Qantas’ ongoing commitment to excellence in training is an inspiration to all the staff who take part. This inspiration fuels the enthusiasm and professionalism of check-in staff, ground crew and flight attendants. The attention to detail they experience at the Centre of Service Excellence is consistent throughout the program and is reflected in the service customers receive on board. At the end of the day, the real beneficiary of all this training will always be the customer. So sit back, peruse the wine list and avail yourself of the most highly trained flight attendants in the sky. v

8 gourmet traveller wine WINE SERVICE

Bubbling with Pride Settle in for some of the finest Champagne in the world, as the Qantas Wine Program has gone the extra mile to ensure your inflight experience is second to none.

ince the earliest days of air travel one Sdrink has been an integral part of the whole flying experience – Champagne. It’s with great pride that Qantas serves the legendary Taittinger Comtes de Champagne in Qantas First. A pinnacle of the blanc de blanc style made entirely from , Comtes de Cham- pagne is produced in only the best vintages, using fruit sourced from grand cru of the Côte des Blancs. Only the first pressing of this prized fruit is destined for Comtes de Champagne, helping to shape a style that is renowned for its purity and elegance. The wine then rests for almost a decade in the cellars of the 13th-century abbey of St Nicaise in Reims. The result is an extraordinary wine, one of the few prestige cuvees produced by a house still in family hands, and the ideal accompaniment to a journey in Qantas First. Customers in Business also enjoy a unique Champagne experi- ence with the exceptional Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve, considered by many to be among the best non-vintage Champagnes. It’s a consistent expression of the house style defined by the late Daniel Thibault, one of the greatest chef du caves of his generation. Fine floral top notes are anchored by rich aromas of brioche and spice and lead to a palate notable for its complex core and energetic freshness. Yet another reason why, when a flight attendant offers you a glass of Champagne, the answer can only ever be “Yes”. v Occasionally Qantas will offer other Champagne brands due to supply availability and government regulation in overseas ports.

Experts take flight Keep a close eye on your flight attendant’s lapels and your vigilance may be rewarded with a greatly enhanced food and wine experience. IfIf yyouou sspotpot a bbunchunch ooff sshinyhiny ssilverilver grapes, it means you’re in the capable hands of a graduate from the Qantas Sommeliers in the Sky program – an innovative and exhaustive wine education course that ensures Qantas flies with some of the best palates in the sky. Developed in association with Wine Australia’s online education program, Australia: World Class, the Sommeliers in the Sky training ensures the flight attendant’s wine knowledge reaches a level comparable to that of top restaurant sommeliers. Only graduates of the Advanced level of the course wear the coveted silver badge.

gourmet traveller wine 9 FOOD + WINE

Secret Ingredients Restaurateur and Qantas chef Neil Perry reveals the rich array of inspirations which continue to fire his creativity in the kitchen.

kitchen without inspiration is a very barren place indeed so it’s Aa good thing that Neil Perry knows where to find it. And he must have found plenty for this year he celebrates the 20th birthday of his signature Rockpool restaurant, the opening of Rockpool Bar & Grill in Sydney and his 12th year as Qantas consultant chef. “My dad was my earliest inspiration. He was a butcher, and a great cook, too. The trips to Chinatown he’d take me on opened my eyes to the diverse and wonderful world of food,” he recalls. And all these years later Perry’s still finding it. “These days my inspiration comes from my travels to places like Spain, France, Thailand and China as well as my ridiculously large collection of cookery books,” he says. “I’m also constantly inspired by my peers, great chefs like Thomas Keller, Heston Blumenthal, Alice Waters, and all the terrific chefs that have worked with me in my restaurants.” Obviously, it’s important to always be on the look out because you never really know when inspiration can strike. “It could be in a smell you encounter in a dim, smoky corner of a Sichuan restaurant in Beijing. It could be a colour, a texture, a memory or even just a certain feeling. Inspiration is everywhere and in everything.” It can even come nestled among the daily deliveries. “Say a box of beautiful sweet tomatoes have just come in, we’ll sample them and start the process of creating a new dish then and there.” Perry appreciates the importance offering the same opportunity to those he works with. “You have to lead by example and make yourself someone worthy of being an inspiration to start with. There are so many great young kids out there busting to learn so simply live, cook and work with integrity and let them learn by watching. Treat both your fellow workmates and the produce you use with great respect, and it will be reciprocated.” v PHOTOGRAPHY BY EARL CARTER.

10 gourmet traveller wine NEW DIRECTIONS

Freedom of Choice As Qantas continues to expand its exciting array of wines in the 187ml format the big names of Australian wine can’t wait to get on board.

hile lots of swirling, sniffing, spitting and seriously animated Wdiscussion goes into selecting the wines that fly in Qantas First and Business, just as much thought and effort goes into the wine program for Economy. Once a sadly neglected component of international airline wine lists, Qantas has dedicated significant time and energy in creating an Economy offering that leads the world in more ways than one. Qantas flies 5.5 million 187ml wine bottles a year for service in Economy and has now ensured that each and every one of them will be recyclable PET plastic instead of glass. That equates to a weight difference of 120 grams per bottle, between the heavier glass to the lighter plastic. This 120 grams may not sound like a lot, but multiply it by 5.5 million and it means 660,000 fewer kilos are flying each year and a lot less fuel is burned up too. Sometimes the little things can make a big difference. But weight savings would be quickly eliminated if those bottles were never emptied so exhaustive planning has gone in to making sure the wine offering is of the highest quality and that customers are able to enjoy the widest selection possible. Wines like St. Hallet Poacher’s Blend Semillon and Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Viognier were early indicators that Economy drinking was becoming much more interesting. In recent times some of Australia’s most exciting wineries have worked with Qantas. This includes Frankland River’s critically acclaimed Fern- grove with a sauvignon blanc semillon blend from wunderkind winemaker Kim Horton, the sassy Skuttlebutt Shiraz Caber- net blend from cult label Stella Bella, Coriole’s Redstone Shiraz and the Barwang Cabernet from the cool-climate Tumbarumba region. Even industry icons such as O’Leary Walker, Grant Burge and Broken- wood have come on board proving that no matter where you’re sitting on your next Qantas flight a good glass of wine is guaranteed. v PHOTOGRAPHY BY B.S.

gourmet traveller wine 11 rewarding talent

Winning Ways The recipients of Australia’s top wine awards are an ongoing source of inspiration as every year new talent emerges, challenging our perception of quality and innovation.

t’s easy to be inspired by the many achievements of the talented Ipeople within the wine industry and in the last 12 months or so there’s been a whole raft of notable award winners that have given plenty of reason for wine lovers to get excited. One of the more highly sought prizes is the title of Len Evans Tutorial Qantas Dux. Described by James Halliday as “the most exclusive wine school in the world”, the Tutorial takes a dozen extremely promising wine professionals, winemakers, sommeliers, marketers, and immerses them in an intensive series of encounters with the world’s greatest wines. “I think I’m still inspired five months later,” says the Qantas Dux of the 2008 Tutorial Larrisa Bray. “I defy anyone not to be when you get to taste such a staggering line-up of classic wines.” Taking a moment out from the rigours of vintage at her family winery, Aldersyde in the Hills, Bray even admitted that the Tutorial can almost be too inspiring. “It takes a while to come back to earth after an experience like that,” she confesses. “For weeks afterwards every tasting I did seemed a bit of a let down. You have to work hard to remind yourself you actually live in the real world.” Bray may have to remind herself of that fact all over again when haryn Cairns. S haryn she jets off this year on the Business Class flight she receives for finishing the Tutorial as the Qantas Dux. “We’ve just planted some grenache and mourvedre so I’m heading to Châteauneuf- du-Pape R iley by to see how they work with them there.”

Maybe the trip will be as life-defining as it was for the 2007 L in c oln Qantas Dux, Sue Bell, winemaker at Stonehaven. “I had just left my job in a big company winery before I headed for France and really wasn’t sure what I was going to do next,” Bell recalls. “But the trip P hotography gave me the chance to spend time in , which reinforced how much I love cabernet, and visiting Burgundy did the same thing for my passion for chardonnay. So it was then that I decided I’d go out and start my own label with a Coonawarra cabernet and a chardonnay from Tasmania.” Add 2006 Qantas Dux Liz Jackson, chief winemaker for First Creek, to the mix and you have a very impressive trio who lend aylors wines and aylors . serious weight to the theories that women have greater natural tasting T abilities than their male counterparts. But the influence of the late, great Len Evans extends even S ue bell, further still. At last year’s Gourmet Traveller WINE Winemaker of the Year Awards industry stalwart Robert Hill Smith of Yalumba was announced as the recipient of the Len Evans Award for leadership. It was an especially appropriate announcement considering the exceptional contribution Hill Smith has made to the Australian wine industry and the longstanding friendship that Evans had enjoyed with the Hill Smith family. It was a doubly successful evening for Yalumba with their hugely talented chief winemaker, Louisa Rose, taking out the major award, Winemaker of the Year. The event also identified a star on

the rise, with Taylors’ senior winemaker, Helen McCarthy, winning photography Courtesy of larissa bray,

12 gourmet traveller wine Top: Len Evans Tutorial duxes Larissa Bray (left) and Sue Bell (right). Left: Taxi Dining Room sommelier Lincoln Riley.

Above: Taylors’ Helen McCarthy. Right: Yalumba’s Robert Hill Smith and Louisa Rose. the Kemenys Medal for the up-and-coming winemaker of the year. Her innovative work with the Taylors Jaraman range was a significant factor in winning this award. The honour roll of other recent award winners includes Australian Sommeliers Association president Ben Moechtar who was Dux of the Court of Master Sommelier examinations, and Lincoln Riley who received the Judy Hirst Award as sommelier of year and his list at Melbourne’s Taxi Dining Room was recognised as the country’s best at the 2008 Australia’s Wine List of the Year awards. To all these exceptionally talented people, we say thanks for inspiring us. And may you continue to do so. v

gourmet traveller wine 13 LABEL TALK

What’s in a Name? Truth in labelling takes on a whole new meaning when you consider some of the fascinating names gracing our top drops.

ave you ever perused a wine list and wondered where on earth Hsome of these names come from? And while it’s probably true that a few of them are the blurrily brainstormed results of long lunches, the stories behind many have even more interesting origins. Surprisingly, a handful are even inspired by kids. Take Giant Steps’ elegant cabernet blend Harry’s Monster, a wine so named because its label is a very striking, but not all that scary, creature drawn from the imagination of vigneron Phil Sexton’s son Harry. Perhaps he should meet winemaker Dean Hewitson’s daughter Harriet, who also has her own wine, the grenache-based blend Miss Harry. A popular wine with punters but controversial at home, it meant Hewitson had to create another wine known as Ned & Henry just to appease his miffed sons. Chester Osborn at d’Arenberg is another who has turned to his kids for free marketing advice. His two young daughters adopted a pair of kookaburras and gave them the endearing, if ornithologi- cally inaccurate, name ‘laughing magpies’. Osborn instantly realised they’d also inadvertently given him the perfect name for a decadent and ravishingly fun blend of black-berried shiraz and white-berried viognier – The Laughing Magpie. But inspiration can be found in less innocent places too. ’s rambunctious Dave Powell struck up a friendship with Tim Johnston, the proprietor of the cult Paris wine bar Juveniles. Powell created a grenache, shiraz and mataro blend, Cuvée Juveniles, exclusively for the wine bar. It’s now available to the rest of the world and can transport you to both the and the heart of Paris at the same time. Perhaps Charlie Melton had been drinking at Juveniles when he decided to name a wine in honour of the Rhône Valley appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Drawing on a very loose grasp of the French language, Melton came up with a label called Nine Popes. Much later someone pointed out the actual translation is “The Pope’s New Castle” by which time Nine Popes was already a big hit. While Melton turned to the early days of the Catholic Church, other producers have tapped into a source even more ancient, using names from local indigenous languages. McLaren Vale’s Wirra Wirra means “amongst the gum trees”, Yalumba is the local aboriginal word for “all the land around”, and Mt. Langhi Ghiran means “the home of the black cockatoos”, which are spread through central Victoria. v

14 gourmet traveller wine WHY WE TASTE WINE

Heightened Experience Sampling a requested wine before accepting it isn’t a meaningless custom. It’s an opportunity to ensure your wine is in peak condition.

or many people wine Fservice in restaurants still seems a dark and mysterious art. Wine lists can be dense and daunt- ing tomes, page after page of unpronouncea- ble names and expensive bottles that you have no way of knowing will be to your liking. If this is a situation in which you find yourself, the best thing to do is seek out the sommelier. It’s also worth noting that it’s not just the finest restaurants in which this service is available. Many Qantas cabin crew have completed sommelier- level training courses so keep an eye out for their ‘silver grapes’ badges and ask for their advice. A good sommelier is one in whom you can completely place your trust, someone whose prime motivation is to ensure that you have the best dining experience possible. A bad sommelier is one who’s just trying to offload as much of the dodgy Bulgarian merlot they’re stuck with as they possibly can. Discuss the dishes that interest you on the menu and the kind of wines you usually enjoy then let the sommelier distill this information into the best wines for the situation. Even those with a keen interest in wine can benefit from this kind of interaction because the sommelier will be intimately acquainted with the kitchen’s capabilities, will have tasted all the dishes on the menu as well as the wines on the list and may suggest spectacular pairings that others might not consider. And when a small taste of your wine is offered before it’s served this is your opportunity to work with the sommelier to ensure you get the wine you want in peak condition. You’re looking for faults in the wine, and remember, even screwcapped bottles can be faulty, so feel free to point out anything amiss. Even if you can’t quite put your finger on what’s not right, or the wine’s just not what you were expecting, discuss your concerns with the sommelier and see what else they might suggest. But remember that working your way through the most expensive wines on the list until you find one you like is likely to have you thrown out onto the street! v PHOTOGRAPHY BY BEN DEARNLEY.

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Tipping their Hats Ask the best winemakers what inspires their success and invariably they will point to past generations or vinous luminaries.

big shoes Bruce Tyrrell, and his family (from left) Chris, John, Jane and wife Pauline.

The Tyrrell Family For 150 years there have been Tyrrells infusing other Tyrrells with a deep and abiding love of the vine. “I’m a bit of a sucker for history,” says Chris Tyrrell, who along with his sister Jane and brother John carries the unbroken line of family involvement into a fifth generation. “I love going back over all the old vineyard books and comparing the vintages that my grandfather would have experienced with what we’re working with now. We’re also blessed with some great old wines that when you get the chance to taste them really bring those reports of old vintages alive.” Chris’ dad, Bruce, knows better than anyone that all that time in the vineyard and hanging around the winery can be intoxicating even if you’re too young to touch a drop, because just as Chris has, he too followed his father into the fold. “A place like this isn’t your business,” says Bruce. “It’s your life.” Bruce’s father Murray was a major figure, not just in the history of Tyrrell’s Wines but in the Hunter Valley as a whole, doing more than most to champion the region and its unique wine styles. He was a man with a big personality, and he drew others like it around him, making the winery a pretty inspiring place to be. “It was growing up here surrounded by so many great characters and that’s what inspired me to get involved,” recalls Bruce. “Even when I went off to agricultural college, I’d be straight back here getting stuck in as soon as holidays started.” But Bruce keenly understands that a place like Tyrrell’s Wines needs to remain inspiring for subsequent generations. “You see some people get dragged into family businesses and they resent it for life. I’d never want to do that to my kids.” Talk with his kids and it’s clear there’s no chance of that.

HUNTER VALLEY LOCATED: Two hours north of Sydney, New South Wales. VINEYARD AREA: Approx. 4300 hectares. KEY VARIETIES: Semillon, shiraz, Hunter Valley chardonnay. OTHER REGIONAL NAMES TO LOOK FOR: McWilliams, Thomas, Pooles Rock, Meerea Park, Tower Estate. hy by tyrrell’s Photogra p hy wines. by tyrrell’s

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two legends Left: Iain Riggs on the Brokenwood property. Below: Len Evans, an inspiration to so many.

Iain Riggs, Brokenwood For a not overly tall man Len Evans cast a very big shadow and few know that better than Iain Riggs. As chief winemaker at Broken- wood, Riggs was well aware that although Evan’s influence spread across the entire Australian wine scene it was particularly keenly felt in the Hunter Valley that he called home. As a senior judge at the Sydney Royal Wine Show, which Evans chaired for years, Riggs saw first-hand how Evans’ dedication to the uniquely Australian wine show system helped create an industry that would wow the world. Now as Chairman of the Wine Show and a trustee of the annual Len Evans Tutorial, Riggs helps to ensure Evans’ inspirational legacy lives on. “He could dissect a wine like no one I’ve ever seen,” says Riggs. “He had the greatest palate I’ve ever encountered and an ability to pull a wine apart in his head, assess its major components and put it back together, knowing just what was right and wrong with it.” Riggs has done more than anyone to ensure that kind of exploration of great wines remains a strong force in the Hunter Valley. He’s at the hub of many of the Hunter’s most dedicated tasting groups and has vigorously encouraged a younger generation of the Valley’s winemakers to taste as widely as they can. And his 27-year tenure at Brokenwood has seen the place turn into a de-facto winemaking academy with the likes of Wirra Wirra’s Samantha Connew, Shadowfax’s Matt Harrop and Sarah-Kate Dineen at Maude in Central Otago all having benefited from working alongside the unassuming Riggs. Evans would be pleased to know he’s left the Hunter Valley in very capable hands.

HUNTER VALLEY LOCATED: Two hours north of Sydney, New South Wales. VINEYARD AREA: Approx. 4300 hectares. Hunter KEY VARIETIES: Semillon, shiraz, Valley chardonnay. OTHER REGIONAL NAMES TO LOOK FOR: McWilliams, Krinklewood, Margan, Tulloch. Photogra p hy by p hrys.com.au. brokenwood and www.richardhum

18 gourmet traveller wine family ties The Henschkes (from left), Stephen, Justine, Andreas, Prue and Johann.

The Family The weight of history and tradition can be a burden for some while others draw from it the inspiration to make their own mark. It’s clear that Barossan winemakers Stephen and Prue Henschke have their feet planted firmly in the latter camp. Following in the footsteps of four earlier generations and extending a winemaking tradition that spans more than 140 vintages, Stephen Henschke is acutely aware that he is in a position of both privilege and responsibility. “Sometimes you feel you’re like a curator of a museum,” he says. “You realise just how important it all is as you get older and you become very aware how crucial it is to preserve it while still finding ways to build on what you have.” Growing up in a place like this it could have been easy to take for granted, but Stephen was given the chance to work with a man at the forefront of a revolution in Australian wine, his father Cyril. “My father was inspirational in the way he recognised the potential for table wines in this country while everyone else was making for- tifieds,” he says. “He made his first single-vineyard table wines in the early 1950s and had completely stopped making fortifieds by the end of the decade. People said he was mad, but history has proved him right. It’s that kind of thinking we want to pass on to our kids.” Eldest son, Johann, works as a winemaker alongside his father and spends considerable time in the vineyard with his mother, too. This close-quarters observation has real benefits. “Watching the hard work they put in to this place is something I find inspiring,” he says. “And when I travel the world visiting the great wine regions and estates, it’s fantastic to learn how well respected Henshcke is. The fact that some of the world’s finest winemakers put us in the same class brings home how important it is for us to continue the legacy.”

EDEN VALLEY LOCATED: 1.5 hours north-east of Adelaide, . A dam bruzzone/ H enschke. VINEYARD AREA: Approx. 2200 hectares. KEY VARIETIES: , shiraz, cabernet Eden Valley sauvignon. OTHER REGIONAL NAMES TO LOOK FOR: , Mountadam, Peter Lehmann, Heggies Vineyard. Photogra p hy by

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forever grateful Rob Bowen (above) acknowledges a debt of gratitude to Dr John Gladstones (left). Rob Bowen, Houghton There have been many wines inspired by individuals who have made great contributions to the industry, but few examples of this type of bottled recognition can be more appropriate than Houghton Gladstones . This superlative Margaret River red was named in honour of agricultural scientist Dr John Gladstones, predominantly because the region from which it comes would most likely be farm land if it hadn’t been for his tireless and extensive research. It was Gladstones’ exploration of the region’s potential for back in the 1960s that inspired the first wave of regional pioneers, such as the Cullens and Pannells, to establish vineyards in the area. He also conducted the definitive research on the relationship between viticulture and environment in Australia and was, last year, duly recognised with the wine industry’s highest honour, the Maurice O’ Shea Award. So obviously no ordinary wine was going to cut it. “Dr John Gladstones’ research continues to remain extremely relevant and his findings are truly ingrained in our minds, resonating every time an exceptional berry, displaying distinct and characters, is tasted,” says Houghton’s senior winemaker Rob Bowen. “That’s why we decided in 1999 to name our best 100-per- cent Margaret River cabernet sauvignon in his honour. “His forward thinking, intelligence, integrity and drive for discovery are most admirable traits and the wine is our way of thanking him for broadening our knowledge.” Gladstones even has some hands-on involvement with the wine, reviewing it before release and writing the tasting notes for the back label. That must be a bit of added pressure for Bowen but he takes it in his stride. “It’s an honour to strive each year, to craft the most varietal, balanced and the most outstanding Margaret River cabernet we can in admiration of this remarkable gentleman.”

MARGARET RIVER LOCATED: Three hours south of Perth, . VINEYARD AREA: Approx. 5000 hectares. Margaret KEY VARIETIES: Cabernet sauvignon, River chardonnay, semillon, sauvignon blanc. OTHER REGIONAL NAMES TO LOOK FOR: , Cullen, , , , Cape Mentelle. Photogra p hy by houghton.

20 gourmet traveller wine winning team Right: John Thomson and his winemaker daughter Belinda work the Crawford River vineyards together.

The Thomson Family, Crawford River Working a sheep and cattle station his great-grandfather had established back in 1884, Crawford River’s John Thomson found himself in search of inspiration. He wondered if this property tucked into the far south-western corner of Victoria had any other tricks up its sleeve, if this place he knew so well had the capacity to surprise him. A long-held interest in wine set him off exploring the potential for viticulture and the deeper he delved the more a bold new idea took shape. “I’d probably call it more gut feel than inspiration,” he says. “Although there weren’t really any plantings all that nearby, Coona- warra isn’t that far away and they were doing alright with cabernet. The Drumborg vineyard isn’t far either and that’s always done well so I just thought we might be able to make a go of it here too.” As it turns out that gut feeling was amazingly accurate and since the vineyard was planted in 1975 it has risen rapidly to prominence with riesling proving to be the real star. It currently sits alongside the wines of Grosset and Petaluma as the only examples of riesling on the Langton’s Classification of great Australian wines. These days Thomson has his daughter Belinda working beside

B . S him and even though she’s made wine all over the world, she still finds her greatest inspiration at home. “It’s Dad’s knowledge of this vineyard that just blows me away,” she says. “With what I learned at university I can put together all the statistics and numbers and vineyard data we have but it still can’t tell me as much about what we’ve got here as he can. “His is an instinctive approach based on continually tasting his way through the vineyard. There’s no substitute for the experience he’s gained walking down these rows for more than 30 years.” v illustration throughout by M a p illustration

HENTY LOCATED: 3.5 hours west of Melbourne, Victoria. VINEYARD AREA: 200 hectares. KEY VARIETIES: Riesling, sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon. Henty OTHER REGIONAL NAMES TO LOOK FOR: Seppelt Drumborg, Tarrington, Hochkirch. Photogra p hy by thomson.

gourmet traveller wine 21 Notes top Wines from the Qantas cellar

Qantas is proud to be able to showcase more than 250 premium wines each year. Tasting notes for 125 of these wines appear on the following pages. Ask your flight attendant which of these wines are available on your flight, then sit back and enjoy. the notes

Peter Bourne Wine writer and educator Peter Bourne is widely acknowledged as an independent expert. He has vast experience as a national and international wine-show judge.

bob campbell mw Gourmet Traveller WINE’s New Zealand editor and Master of Wine Bob Campbell is an international wine judge and commentator. He provided us with this guide’s New Zealand tasting notes. key

NSW = New South Wales Tas = Tasmania Qld = Queensland Vic = Victoria SA = South Australia WA = Western Australia

For a quick reference to wines served in Qantas First and Business, see “Index to Wines Served Onboard”, page 48.

22 AUSTRALIAN WHITES 2003 Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon – Hunter Valley, NSW This is Brokenwood’s premium white wine and is an Australian icon. The bouquet is of dry toast and candied honey with hints of lime marmalade. It’s quite taut but has a biscuity complexity with a zap of lemon-fresh acidity.

2006 Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay – Beechworth, NSW An intensely flavoured chardonnay with ripe peach, fig, toffee, nut and marzipan creating a multi-layered bouquet. The palate is equally vigorous and fulsome, topped off with a burst of lemon-fresh acidity.

2006 Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay – Yarra Valley, Vic The Reserve Chardonnay has aromas of ripe nectarine, melon and guava meld with nougat, grilled nuts and crème caramel characters. The palate is rich and refined, its intense peaches-and-cream complexity tamed by a touch of toasty oak and a thread of acidity on the finish.

2006 Cullen Chardonnay – Margaret River, WA Cullen produces some of Australia’s most serious wines. Aromas of peach, fig and pink grapefruit leap from the glass, with a hint of roast almond, lime marmalade and wild ferment funk. A medium-weight wine with a flavour that flows gracefully to an impressive finish.

2007 Dominique Portet Sauvignon Blanc – Yarra Valley, Vic Quite aromatic with a lime-blossom freshness and hints of gooseberry, passionfruit and freshly cut grass. The palate is rich and textural, almost creamy with white peach flavours and a sparkling finish that’s clean, tight and bone dry.

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2006 Freeman Fortuna – Hilltops, NSW University lecturer Brian Freeman traded the chalk for secateurs. This is a complex amalgam of classic and new white varieties blended to form a clean, fine, flavoursome wine with subtle savoury flavours, a soft, almost creamy texture, and a refreshing zing of citrusy acid on the finish.

2006 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay – Beechworth, Vic Made in very small quantities, this cult Australian chardonnay is a challenging, complex wine. Rich, almost tropical fruit characters of guava, rockmelon and fig dominate the nose, with biscuit, butter and toasted almond adding depth and interest.

2005 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay – Yarra Valley, Vic This stellar chardonnay is one of Australia’s most exciting. It offers an abundance of fig and ripe melon and peach flavours, enhanced by hints of buttery malolactic characters and a discreet background of sweetly spiced oak.

2008 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling – , SA This release confirms Jeffrey Grosset’s right to the title of Australia’s Riesling King. Sweet citrus aromas and mineral characters exude subtle spice, while flavours of ripe apricot and lemon sorbet dance with the fresh grapefruit acidity.

2007 & 2008 Grosset Rockwood Riesling – Clare Valley, SA These are made exclusively for Qantas Business. The 2007 has aromas of fresh lime, apricot and pink lady apple, and a lemon-fresh palate. The 2008 has floral aromas of sweet citrus fruits, white peach and passionfruit. The palate is tightly structured with piercing acidity.

24 2008 Grosset Semillon Sauvignon Blanc – Clare Valley & Adelaide Hills, SA A deliciously crunchy, savoury dry white. Semillon gives it backbone, with exotic fruit flavours of guava, nectarine and lychee coming from the sauvignon. Lean, fresh acidity entwines the two components for a slaty finish.

2004 & 2005 Hardys Eileen Hardy Chardonnay – Australia The fruit sourced for Hardys’ top chardonnay is multi-regional, creating a complex potpourri of grapefruit, rockmelon and nectarine, with hints of roasted cashew nut and malt extract. The rich yet restrained palate shows a gentle amalgam of pure fruit.

2008 Henschke Lenswood Coralinga Sauvignon Blanc – Adelaide Hills, SA The 2008 Sauvignon is surprisingly restrained with lots of lemon blossom, gooseberry and freshly cut grass aromas. Fresh, vibrant and zesty, the palate flows seamlessly to a lemon-bright and long-lasting finish.

2007 Howard Park Sauvignon Blanc – Western Australia Howard Park is a maturing West Australian star. Half the fruit for this crisp sav blanc is sourced from Margaret River and half from Pemberton, along the south coast of the state. It offers cool citrus, grassy edges and tropical nuances, while bright acid adds freshness.

2005 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay – Margaret River, WA For over 25 years, Art Series has led the way for Australian chardonnay. “Peaches and cream” is the most apt description of this oh-so- drinkable drop. Add crushed nuts and fresh nougat and you have a wine of great character.

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2008 Leura Park Estate 25 d’Gris Pinot Gris – Bellarine Peninsula, Vic A subtle, premium pinot gris with fresh, floral aromas of honeysuckle, guava and bosc pear. Much leaner and tighter than many gris, it’s quite precise, with hints of poached pears and wild honey and a long, clean and satisfying finish.

2006 Mesh Eden Valley Riesling – South Australia Fruit from the upper Eden is split in two: half goes to Jeffrey Grosset, half to Yalumba. After processing, the parcels are blended. Citrus blossom, grapefruit and wet stone aromas lead to a tight, linear palate which flows through to a lingering, lemon sorbet finish.

2007 Millbrook Viognier – Perth Hills, WA Millbrook hits the top rung of quality across a number of wine styles. This is a fuller-bodied take on the viognier theme, achieving textural allure and mouth-filling presence. Plenty of apricot, honeysuckle and nutty flavours follow through right to the finish.

2008 Mount Horrocks Watervale Riesling – Clare Valley, SA A stand-out young wine from what has turned out to be a terrific South Australian riesling vintage. It has a classic Watervale district perfume with some savoury aromas and a steely mineral background. Ripe citrus is bedded in a lively acid crunch – dense and smoothly cut.

2006 O’Leary Walker Watervale Riesling – Clare Valley, SA David O’Leary and Nick Walker did their time with big wine producers before joining forces. Both love riesling, as this wine attests. Spicy citrus aromas interplay with lime marmalade and warm toast. Apricot and pink grapefruit flavours flow to a refreshing acid finale. Delicious.

26 2006 Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling – Eden Valley, SA Drawn from the mature Woodbury vineyard in the upper reaches of the cool Eden Valley, this wine’s bouquet is of aromatic honey, sweet limes and spring blossom. The flavours are delicate with a fine seam of citrus-fresh acidity carrying the wine to a satisfying conclusion.

2005 & 2006 Penfolds Reserve Bin A Chardonnay – Adelaide Hills, SA The 2005 is elegant and refined; the pure white peach and ripe fig flavours shine through, with toffee, nougat and oak in the background. The ’06 shows concentration and texture, with stone fruit and a twist of flinty citrus and savoury cashew.

2006 Petaluma Viognier – Adelaide Hills, SA This wine shows the refinement of good Condrieu. Ripe apricot, cumquat and almond meal aromas lead a palate that is dense and intense yet in no way fat or clumsy. Judicious use of French oak frames and shapes the exuberant fruit.

2005 Peter Lehmann Eden Valley Riesling – Eden Valley, SA At four years of age this wine retains a remarkable vitality with floral/citrusy aromas and hints of warm toast and lime marmalade developing. The palate is building depth, weight and complexity yet remains clear and bright with a delightful lemon-sorbet finish.

2008 Pewsey Vale Individual Vineyard Selection Gewürztraminer – Eden Valley, SA Recently, the Eden Valley has had success producing increasingly popular gewürztraminer. Aromas of lychee, rose and musk lead to a spicy, sensuous palate and a clean citrus finale.

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2003 Pewsey Vale Museum Reserve The Contours Riesling – Eden Valley, SA When Pewsey Vale was planted in the 1950s its rows were contoured around a hillside block. Six years old on release, this premium riesling shows bottle-developed complexity with dry toast, lemon curd and marmalade notes and citrus acidity.

2008 Pizzini Pinot Grigio – King Valley, Vic The King Valley is well placed to deliver the zesty style that typifies classic pinot grigio. This has a fresh mineral and floral fragrance, which is heady with ripe pear. The palate is brightly lit with fine acids, which keep things fresh. It finishes on a crisp pear-skin note.

2008 Rochford Pinot Gris – Macedon Ranges, Vic Grapes for this bright gris come from Rochford’s elevated Macedon vineyard. Plenty of spice and fragrance is brought to the table, with ripe pear, apple, citrus and custard apple. The palate delivers classic pear-drop flavour and a balanced textural richness.

2007 SC Pannell Sauvignon Blanc – Adelaide Hills, SA A razor-sharp sauvignon. Exotic aromas of guava, lychee and passionfruit are given extra zest with a squeeze of lime juice. The palate walks a careful tightrope, at first lean and linear, then opening out to trumpet its bright fruit and tight, acid-fresh finish.

2008 Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Pinot Gris – Victoria A restrained and well-made example of this popular cool- climate south-west Victorian variety. Fresh-cut ripe pear and apple aromas are gently laced with savoury minerals. The palate delivers full flavour balanced with a fine, fresh, acid-driven texture.

28 2008 Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay – Adelaide Hills, SA A top-notch chardonnay, where sensitive winemaking helps weave a mosaic of flavours – pink grapefruit, honeydew melon, fresh nougat, preserved lemon, poached nectarine and grilled almonds, with a fine thread of citrus-fresh acidity. Long, fine and complex.

2008 Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc – Adelaide Hills, SA The Shaw + Smith is regarded by many as THE benchmark Australian sauvignon blanc. Aromas of fresh gooseberry and passionfruit burst from the glass backed by a whiff of freshly cut grass. The palate echoes that of the nose with tropical-fruit flavours adding depth and richness.

2006 Stella Bella Chardonnay – Margaret River, WA This is surprisingly restrained. Sure, it’s loaded with rich, ripe chardonnay fruit – peach, honeydew melon and black fig spring to mind. Peel back a layer and you’ll find nougat, warmed cashew nut and preserved lemon flavours with a gentle grip of silky tannins.

2007 Stella Bella Semillon Sauvignon Blanc – Margaret River, WA This blend offers exotic aromas of ruby grapefruit, dusty blackcurrant and spiced lemon rind. Bold, citrus-fresh flavours dominate the palate along with lots of freshly cut grass, passionfruit and a decisive thrust of citrusy acid.

2005 Stonier Reserve Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula, Vic This reserve wine is all about fruit purity, with intense peach, grapefruit and apple enlivened by a hint of sweet spice and rich, malty oak. The palate is deep yet finishes fresh, with a zesty acidity and a gentle core of tannins sustaining the finish.

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2005 Tarrawarra Estate Reserve Chardonnay – Yarra Valley, Vic Clare Halloran is an artistic winemaker and her chardonnay is a masterpiece: intricate and complex but in no way overworked. Toffee and nougat support the intense fig and ripe stone-fruit flavours, while a background of oak adds texture, structure and a lingering finish.

2006 Tim Adams Riesling – Clare Valley, SA This won the Hyatt Hotel Canberra and Qantas Airlines Award for Best Riesling at the 2006 Hyatt International Riesling Challenge. It shows loads of sweet citrus fruit aromas, with orange blossom and sweet spice notes, and is clean, tight and everlasting.

2005 Tower Estate Riesling – Clare Valley, SA Tower Estate is in the Hunter Valley but it sources premium wine from all over Australia. Clare Valley is famous for riesling and had a stunning vintage in 2005. This is a great mix of region, variety and vintage, showing intense lime, subtle spice and great length.

2007 Classic Dry White – Margaret River, WA Fresh citrusy aromas abound with clean notes of passionfruit and fresh herbs and a hint of lanolin- like creaminess. The palate is surprisingly deep and long, with a real sense of balance and harmony. A deliciously quaffable white just made for a sunny day.

2006 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay – Margaret River, WA The Heytesbury name is reserved for the top chardonnays and cab savs at this pioneering estate. The 2006 is an intense chardonnay, with complex layers of white peach and pear. The palate ripples in tightly woven layers, finishing with poise.

30 2006 Vasse Felix Semillon – Margaret River, WA Sensitive use of oak sets the tone as citrus and tropical fruit aromas interplay with the intense, sweetly spiced bouquet. The palate reflects the generosity of the nose, its rich, creamy texture the ultimate key to the power and length of this superb semillon.

2007 Voyager Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon – Margaret River, WA From one of the star producers of Margaret River. Mouth-watering aromas of freshly cut grass and passionfruit are mirrored by the brightly flavoured, lush and juicy palate. The finish is crisp, clean and delightfully refreshing.

2006 Yabby Lake Vineyard Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula, Vic The bouquet is of candied fruit, poached nectarine and apple jelly with a touch of smoky spice. The palate follows suit, its generous flavours restrained by a clean cut of pink grapefruit acidity. Encore, encore.

2007 Yalumba The Virgilius Eden Valley Viognier – South Australia Winemaker Louisa Rose’s vast experience with viognier shows in this benchmark wine. Apricot, honey and exotic musky perfumes abound against a background of spicy oak. The palate is rich but well-defined, with depth and intensity that will see it develop for several years.

2007 Yalumba Wild Ferment Chardonnay – Eden Valley, SA Modern Australian chardonnay is poles apart from the big, fat and oily styles of the past. This sweetly spicy wine has subtle aromas of nectarine and apple and a touch of yeast-derived funk. The clean, lean palate has a hint of cinnamon and toasty oak. Stylish stuff.

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AUSTRALIAN REDS

2007 The Estate – Gippsland, Vic Phillip Jones is a cult hero and pinot noir is his forte. The 2007 has fragrant sweet-strawberry and redcurrant aromas and a hint of animal-like funk. It’s concise with a vibrancy driven by a bright acidity and fine textural tannins.

2006 Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz – Hunter Valley, NSW Ripe plum flavours intermingle with savoury sour cherry and dusky-spice characters in this truly seductive drop. This iconic wine already has a hint of the Hunter’s trademark earthy complexity, and will age consistently for at least a decade.

2004 Charles Melton Nine Popes – Barossa Valley, SA Charlie Melton pioneered the blending of Rhône trio grenache, shiraz and mourvèdre in Australia. The charcuterie-laden bouquet flows to a rich palate of dark plum, raspberry compote, pickled walnut and licorice, with a swathe of spicy oak. A classic Barossa red.

2006 Hilltops Shiraz – Hilltops, NSW Tim Kirk’s classy shiraz sees sweet spice and red berry aromas combine with a hint of Asian perfume from a small quantity of viognier skins added to the ferment. The palate is ultra-clean, with soft fruit flavours held in check by fine-grained tannins.

2005 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier – Canberra District, NSW Tim Kirk makes Australia’s greatest shiraz viognier; the 2005 may be his personal best. Cherry, raspberry and pepper aromas interplay with sensual gamy characters and hints of Moroccan spice. The minuscule amount of viognier adds a floral dimension, giving a graceful finish.

32 2004 Shiraz – McLaren Vale, SA Winemaker Mark Lloyd’s style is Italianate, his reds more earthy and savoury than McLaren’s usual fruit bombs. Plum, warm earth and sour cherry greet the nose here, plus a hint of licorice and dark chocolate. The palate is flavoursome but not heavy, with a layer of dusty tannins.

2006 Cullen Diana Madeline Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot – Margaret River, WA A classic Bordeaux blend and the epitome of great Australian cabernet. Delicate and tightly held aromas of blueberry and cassis combine with sweet spice and savoury herbs while the palate is subtle, fine and lingering.

2004 d’Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon – McLaren Vale, SA Chester Osborne’s top cabernet is as traditional as they come. Its blackcurrant and mulberry aromas interplay with sweet vanillin oak and dusty complexity. The palate is lush with rich, dark berry fruit and an overlay of bitter chocolate.

2004 d’Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier – McLaren Vale, SA D’Arenberg’s Chester Osborn loves to experiment with wine styles. His fashionable northern Rhône blend has a sumptuous palate, with dark berry, sweet spice and a generous lift of oak, making this a “drink- me-now-and-often” red.

2005 Ferngrove Dragon Shiraz – Frankland River, WA Shiraz performs wonderfully in the Frankland River subregion. Exotic spices – cinnamon, star-anise and allspice – mesh easily with the wild raspberry and sour cherry flavours that have a light dusting of cedary oak. A gentle but extremely satisfying finish.

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2005 Ferngrove Majestic Cabernet Sauvignon – Frankland River, WA This benchmark cab sav is aptly named; its explosive bouquet offers magnificent perfumes of dark berry, sweet spice and dusty cedar. A sumptuous palate, mouth-filling texture and velvety tannins make Majestic a splendid, stylish wine.

2006 Frogmore Creek Pinot Noir – Southern Tasmania The colour is pale and the body quite light but it’s a wine of intense flavour. The aromatics are of crushed strawberries, white cherry and damson plum with a hint of mushroom-like complexity. Soft and smooth, it’s the epitome of the inherent grace of great pinot.

2002 & 2004 Geoff Merrill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra & McLaren Vale, SA The ’02 is fully mature; an amalgam of blackcurrant and black olives with a hint of mint and Bordeaux- like leafiness. The ’04 is still evolving with bolder dark berry flavours and a lick of spicy, cedar tannins.

2006 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, Vic Winemaker Phil Sexton has created Australia’s most inspired cellar door at his Yarra vineyard. This rich pinot noir is also inspired, with dense aromas of raspberry, cherry and damson combining with smoky oak and earthy sous bois.

2004 Hardys Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon – Margaret River, WA Rich blackcurrant and mulberry fruit flavours intermingle with sweetly spice oak and hints of bitter chocolate. It’s a firm wine yet without excessive tannins, which gives a powerful and positive note to the finish.

34 2004 & 2005 Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon – Eden Valley, SA The 2004 has a savoury bouquet of cassis and mulberry with hint of tomato leaf and mint. The palate is taut, with muscular tannins. The 2005 has aromas of fresh herbs, spearmint, blackcurrant and blueberry, and a savoury palate.

2005 Henschke Johann’s Garden Grenache – Barossa, SA This Côtes du Rhône-style red oozes sweet, ripe plum, raspberry and mulberry flavours with hints of licorice, cedar and exotic spices. Super concentrated and complex, it has layers of velvety tannins that help sustain the extremely long and pleasurable finish.

2005 Henschke Mount Edelstone – Eden Valley, SA Like Hill of Grace, this carries all the poise and finesse of the relatively cool Eden Valley region. Dense, deep dark berry aromas interplay with hints of mocha chocolate, smoky oak and fresh licorice. The palate is savoury, complex and intense.

2006 Hewitson Miss Harry Dry Grown and Ancient – Barossa Valley, SA A modern take on the grenache shiraz mourvédre blend, this is a fresh regional statement. Complex dark spices gently frame toasty oak, leading to a superb, even structure and ripe dark berry, seamless tannins and a plum-skin finish.

2005 Hillcrest Premium Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, Vic The Hillcrest vineyard has been revitalised with organic principles and the aid of cult winemaker Philip Jones. This fine, fragrant pinot has a luxurious bouquet of ripe cherry, forest floor, cool earth and hints of spicy oak. It’s smooth and elegant with a touch of funk.

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2004 Houghton Gladstones Cabernet Sauvignon – Margaret River, WA Cassis, dark chocolate and mint combine with savoury nuances of cigar box and aniseed. Rich on the palate, the interplay of fruit and tannins gives both sweet and savoury characters. See page 20 for more about .

2004 Jacob’s Creek St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SA This well-travelled Bordeaux variety has found a perfect home in Coonawarra. A hint of mint and charry oak support cassis and berry aromas. A generous palate holds similar fruit, with fine tannins drawing to a satisfying conclusion.

2005 Jasper Hill Cornella Vineyard Grenache – Heathcote, Vic The dense bouquet is smoky, spicy and lush, with loads of plum, dark chocolate and warm earth aromas. The palate is big and bold yet swerves away from any excess, the finish delightfully rich and chewy without being clumsy or bitter.

2004 Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SA Katnook’s 2004 cab sav is among Coonawarra’s best, with a rich compote of blackcurrant, mulberry and blackberry and the winery’s trademark malty oak overlay. The balance of fruit and oak tannins provides a firm backbone that balances the potent palate.

2004 Knappstein Enterprise Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon – Clare Valley, SA This shows the savoury depth and intensity of the year. Black fruit intermingles with the Clare’s hallmark warm earth and aniseed characters, swathed in a shroud of sumptuous, sweet cedary oak to create a solid, almost chewy red.

36 2006 Kooyong Ferrous Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula, Vic The Ferrous Block is planted on ironstone soil with low vigour and great depth and concentration. Winemaker Sandro Mosele overlays this dense fruit with spicy oak to create an exceptional wine with dark berry flavours, a fine tannin structure and a minerally character.

2006 Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SA The Leconfield style is all about elegance and restraint – and this 2006 has both. Spearmint and cassis aromas greet the nose with just a whiff of spicy oak. The dense core of dark berry fruit is enmeshed by a filigree of silken tannins helping the wine flow to a long conclusion.

2004 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon – Margaret River, WA This shows all the characteristics of a Margaret River cabernet with blackcurrant aromas and hints of eucalypt, cedar and tomato leaf. Dark-berry flavours combine with star anise, vanillin oak and dusty tannins for a savoury complexity.

2004 Majella Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SA More full-bodied than mainstream Coonawarra cabernets, the 2004 Majella is now opening up to reveal masses of mulberry and blueberry flavours, a lick of sweet oak and ample dense, chewy tannins on the finish. It is a distinct and bold cab sav from a respected name.

2004 & 2006 Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz – Grampians, Vic A textbook example of cool-climate shiraz – and has been for over 20 years. Both vintages have a tight bouquet of upfront white pepper, which slowly unravels to reveal dense dark berry. Almost impenetrable flavour is bound by savoury, fine-grained tannins.

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2007 Paringa Estate Estate Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula, Vic A premium wine with aromas of cherry, mocha spice and a whiff of earthy mushroom-like complexity. The palate is quite opulent but will open up to reveal all the character and complexity of Paringa’s uniquely sited sunbowl.

2004 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz – South Australia Perhaps the most undervalued red in the Penfolds portfolio, Bin 28 is the epitome of a classic shiraz. The bouquet is bold with lots of dark berry fruit and dense, chewy tannins. The palate shows similar characters to the nose, with a touch of licorice and warm earth.

2004 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz – South Australia Bin 389 is a textbook South Australian red. It’s a traditional blend of cabernet sauvignon and shiraz given the Penfolds treatment: powerful fruit flavours in the dark berry spectrum combined with lots of tannin extract, both from skin and oak.

2004 Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon – South Australia The rich, ripe blackcurrant bouquet is enlivened by wafts of sweet Asian spices, fresh vanilla pod and dusty cedar. It’s dense, lush and opulent with oodles of dark berry flavours and a hint of blackberry jam and Christmas pudding. Sinewy tannins add depth and length.

2004 Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon – South Australia A year spent in new American oak embellishes the fruit with sweet vanillin flavours and a dense mocha richness. It has oodles of dark berry fruit and suggestions of blackberry jam and Christmas pudding. A major wine in the traditional Penfolds super-potent mould.

38 2006 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Seventy Six Shiraz Cabernet – SA In 1976 Penfolds produced the first Koonunga Hill. Now, 30 years later, they have recreated that wine and released a special ’76 edition. Rich mulberry, cassis and dark-cherry flavours intermingle with savoury notes of dried herbs and a whiff of roasted malt.

2004 Penfolds RWT Shiraz – Barossa Valley, SA Stylistically, RWT is diametrically opposed to its American-oaked stablemate, Grange. It’s an intense, bright-fruited shiraz of great grace and style. Compact yet in no way clunky, with raspberry, dark plum and blackberry flavours and a lift of exotic spice and aniseed.

2001 Petaluma Coonawarra – Coonawarra, SA Described, somewhat cheekily, simply as Coonawarra, Petulama’s benchmark red is a sophisticated Bordeaux-like cab sav and merlot blend. It has a bouquet of damson plum, cassis and dusty cedar. The palate is an amalgam of concentrated fruit and finely honed tannins.

2004 Petaluma Shiraz – Adelaide Hills, SA Spicy aromas of cinnamon, star- anise and clove, with a core of dense, dark fruit. A high note of floral apricot perfume, from the minuscule addition of viognier, adds both complexity and interest. There’s a sweet middle palate and a dry, savoury, long finish.

2001 Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz – Barossa, SA Shows all the hallmarks of great Barossa shiraz – dark chocolate, ripe plum, licorice, cinnamon and nutmeg with a dash of five-spice, burnt toffee and sweetly spiced oak. For all its power and potency, this is a red of amazing style and finesse.

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2004 Saltram Winemaker Selection Cabernet Sauvignon – Barossa Valley, SA As part of the Foster’s wine portfolio, Saltram has been given a major quality upgrade in recent years. This is a classic cab sav, made on founder William Salter’s home turf, now flush with cassis, mint and a soft-yet-sturdy tannic frame.

2006 SC Pannell Grenache – McLaren Vale, SA This lush, juicy grenache is a vinous joy. It shows great character and complexity. Intense dark cherry and mulberry flavours form its heart with a generous lick of mocha chocolate, encased by an elaborate framework of fine-grained tannins. A wine of immense depth.

2005 SC Pannell Shiraz Grenache – McLaren Vale, SA Stephen Pannell’s shiraz grenache shows remarkable character and complexity, with dense and concentrated fruit flavours at its heart, surrounded by an intricate framework of firm, finely textured tannins. An amazing wine of immense weight and inherent style.

2004 Sexton Giant Steps Vineyard Harry’s Monster – Yarra Valley, Vic Cassis, blackberry and mulberry fruit greet the nose, with hints of cherry, chocolate and cranberry. The rich, opulent palate mingles these with beef stock and spice. Vintages from 2005 are bottled under the Giant Steps label.

2004 Spinifex Indigene – Barossa Valley, SA Young gun Peter Schell may look to the future rather than the past, however the fruit for his shiraz mataro (mourvèdre) blend comes from ancient vines – its satin texture indicative of mature fruit and subtle winemaking. Berry aromas lead to a licorice palate.

40 2005 St Hallett Blackwell Shiraz – Barossa Valley, SA Named after St Hallett winemaker Stuart Blackwell, this shiraz sits – only just – below the iconic Old Block. Licorice, tar and leather flavours wrap around a core of rich dark berry. Bold and powerful, the palate is controlled by sweet vanillin oak and fine tannins.

2004 St Hallett Old Block Shiraz – Barossa, SA Old Block is a legendary Barossa shiraz, and has been for almost 20 years. The 2004 follows the vintage’s lead with sweet spice and raspberry flavours alongside blackberry and sweet licorice characters. Full, fine tannins lead to a seemingly everlasting finish.

2006 TarraWarra Estate MDB Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, Vic An impressive pinot from a great vintage with the depth, richness and intensity that only comes from mature, old-vine fruit. Dark berry flavours abound with an earthy chocolaty character and an overlay of dusty oak. With only 1,100 bottles made, this wine is a rare treat.

2002 Taylors St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon – Clare Valley, SA Cool years in warm regions make for excellent wines. Cassis and blueberry flavours with a touch of bouquet garni give way to classic Bordeaux-like cigar box characters, with a lick of Clare Valley warm earthiness adding a regional stamp.

2006 Torbreck Cuveé Juveniles – Barossa Valley, SA Dave Powell originally made this Rhône-style blend for Parisian wine bar Juveniles. The mix of grenache, mourvèdre and shiraz is bottled young, without a stick of oak. Sweet red berry dominates the nose, while the palate is as rich and fruity as grandma’s Christmas cake.

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2005 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz – Barossa Valley, SA Fruit from an old shiraz vineyard in the Eden Valley adds depth to the unbridled potency of the Barossa component to create this bold but stylish red. Sweet prune and pickled plum aromas overlay intense briary, smoky characters with hints of nutmeg, clove and Christmas pud.

2004 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Woodhenge Shiraz – McLaren Vale, SA A super-rich bouquet of ripe boysenberry and wild blackberry mingles with sweet, spicy plum cake and licorice allsorts. The flavours are compact and tightly knit, with a firm framework of finely wrought tannins controlling the finish.

2004 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz – Langhorne Creek, SA A standard bearer for this famous name in Australian wine, blended from cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and malbec. Crafted with modern hands and an eye on tradition, it is rich with dark fruit, mint, leaves and earthy, sweet tannins.

2005 John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SA This historic iconic winery is in stunning form, as evidenced by its flagship cabernet. Ripe cassis, dark berry, mint and oak lead to an elegant palate. Impressive tannin depth and good balance make this one of Australia’s great cabernets.

2007 Yabby Lake Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula, Vic This wine reflects the terrific 2007 vintage on the Peninsula. Tight and bright aromatics of redcurrant and raspberry with a hint of cedar. The palate is still quite elemental but it’s all there – lush fruit, spicy oak and a gentle squeeze of sinewy tannins.

42 2006 Yalumba Bush Vine Grenache – Barossa, SA The Barossa has a cache of dry old grenache vines, many untrellised and grown as ‘bush vines’. Ripe plum and raspberry jam aromas meld with mocha and hints of smoked meat, leading to a generous palate. Velvety tannins add a delicious chewiness to the finish.

2006 Yalumba Hand Picked Tempranillo Grenache Viognier – Barossa, SA For conservative Yalumba, this is cutting-edge. In Spain, grenache is blended with tempranillo (as garnacha), but adding viognier is a first. Dense black fruits lead to cherry, ripe apricot and smoky oak aromas, and on to a juicy palate.

2002 Yalumba The Octavius – Barossa, SA Yalumba’s top Barossa shiraz has a bouquet of wild blackberry, black plum, coconut and cherry, overlaid with a veneer of charry oak, aniseed and baked brick. The chalky tannins are prominent, but the intensity of the fruit from the cool vintage provides superb balance.

2005 & 2006 Yering Station Reserve Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, SA The ’05 shows incredible depth and intensity with flavours of dried cranberry, dark cherry and damson plum and a hint of five-star spice. The ’06 is richer with ripe plum and mulberry aromas and a dash of fresh mocha and exotic spices.

2006 Yering Station Shiraz Viognier – Yarra Valley, Vic A sumptuous combination of ripe cherry and raspberry fruit with a dash of sweet apricot nectar from the viognier. The palate is both lush and plush built around a dense core of juicy fruit, enmeshed in a fine framework of silky tannins. The finish is supple and ethereal.

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AUSTRALIAN sweet wines 2006 Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon – Riverina, NSW The gold medal winner at this year’s Sydney Royal Wine Show has a rich bouquet of apricot and mango with a hint of butterscotch and panettone. The palate has apricot, custard apple and golden syrup flavours cut by a distinct Seville marmalade character.

2004 and 2005 De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon – Riverina, NSW Spot on with ripe Roquefort, this is Australia’s benchmark dessert wine. A rich peaches-and-vanilla-cream character is intensified by the botrytis, leading to a luscious, lingering conclusion.

2002 Lillypilly Family Reserve Noble Blend – Riverina, NSW A blend of sauvignon blanc, semillon, of Alexandria and riesling. Botrytis, aka noble rot, results in a bouquet of butterscotch, candied citrus peel, ripe apricot and cumquat and a hint of toffee. Super-rich texture fills the mouth; gentle acidity cleanses the finish.

2006 Lillypilly Noble Blend – Riverina, NSW A core of sauvignon blanc blended with semillon, muscat of Alexandria and riesling provides irrestible aromas of candied citrus peel, butterscotch, cumquat and ripe apricot. A sublime honey-rich texture fills the mouth, while citrus acidity cleanses the finish.

2008 Mount Horrocks Cordon Cut Riesling – Clare Valley, SA Stephanie Toole has challenged the way Australians think about dessert wines with a riesling-based technique that sees fruit cut and allowed to hang on the vine to concentrate the flavour. Lots of fresh pineapple and apricot, checked by lemon-bright acidity.

44 AUSTRALIAN fortified wines Baileys of Glenrowan Founder Series Liqueur Muscat – Rutherglen, Vic A caramel-rich bouquet of orange marmalade, dried fruit and rose leads to candied fruit, toffee and roasted almond flavours. The finish balances sweetness, acid, alcohol and barrel-aged rancio characters.

Grant Burge 20-Year-Old Tawny – Barossa Valley, SA It has taken Grant Burge two decades to enter the Barossa elite – about the same time it’s taken his tawny to mature in its old oak barrels. Its rich bouquet is of dried fruit and walnut with a hint of complex rancio character. The harmonious finish is pleasantly dry.

Morris of Rutherglen Old Premium Liqueur Muscat – Rutherglen, Vic An intricate bouquet of brandied prune, spiced plum, crème caramel and a dusty spice cupboard greets the nose here, while the texture has a dense, treacle-like consistency. The gently warming finish seems pleasantly endless.

Morris of Rutherglen Old Premium Liqueur Tokay – Rutherglen, Vic Time in oak gives this tokay its deep olive-green hue. Molasses, cold tea and crème caramel flavours are lifted by a touch of aniseed and five-spice. Qantas won Best First Class Fortified Wine at the prestigious 2008 Cellars in the Sky awards.

Penfolds Bluestone Aged 10 Tawny – Barossa Valley, SA This classic tawny boasts a bouquet of crème caramel, boiled fruitcake and roasted chestnut, while its warm surge of a finish delivers a dusty rancio character. It is mellow, mild and deeply satisfying – a delicously restorative beverage to enjoy inflight.

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new zealand whites 2007 Nautilus Estate Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, South Island A poised sav blanc with classic Marlborough flavours of red capsicum, lemongrass and currant bud. It achieves an exquisite balance between fruit/alcohol sweetness and acidity to give a long, dry finish.

2008 Saint Clair Pinot Gris – Marlborough, South Island Produced from grapes from Marlborough’s Wairau and Awatere Valleys, the wine emphasises fruit flavour, although a small portion was fermented in oak barrels to add weight and texture. Pear and apricot flavours with a hint of sweetness balanced by fresh acidity.

2007 Saint Clair Riesling – Marlborough, South Island A Marlborough riesling made in a classic Kiwi style with a suggestion of sweetness to balance the crisp, mouth-tingling acidity. It’s a concentrated wine with pronounced lime and citrus flavours in addition to an intriguing hint of mineral salts.

2008 Twin Island Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, South Island One of the best wines from a bountiful Marlborough vintage with bright, intense and focused flavours of gooseberry, green capsicum, cut grass plus a hint of currant bud. A fresh and lusciously tangy wine.

2008 Wither Hills Marlborough Pinot Gris – Marlborough, South Island Strong pear and quince fruit flavours plus a fresh brioche character. A bold pinot gris that gains extra weight, warmth and a silken texture from a generous level of alcohol. An off/dry style with a pleasantly dry finish.

46 new zealand reds 2006 Church Road Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon – Hawkes Bay, North Island Respected Bordeaux producer Cordier helped evolve this wine from a simple, fruity style to a richer, more complex and savoury red. The result bears more than a passing resemblance to good Bordeaux.

2006 Framingham Montepulciano – Marlborough, South Island This classy Italian grape variety has transplanted well to Marlborough’s cool growing conditions. It retains appealing spice and perfume while gaining an extra dimension of wild herbs and an exuberant freshness. A complex red with character.

2006 Peregrine Pinot Noir – Central Otago, South Island A classic regional wine, which offers attractive cherry and plum flavours enhanced by a seasoning of oak and wild thyme character. Rich and smooth, this was made from a vintage that produced many charming and seductively fruity wines.

2007 Spy Valley Pinot Noir – Marlborough, South Island This is the best-ever vintage of Spy Valley Pinot Noir, boasting bright plum, cherry, licorice and spicy oak flavours with a smooth, almost chewy texture. It’s a concentrated wine with a character that reflects its unique site in the Wairau Valley.

2006 Wither Hills Pinot Noir – Marlborough, South Island A dense yet elegant wine with an array of fruit flavours including dark cherry, plum and a suggestion of violet. Perfectly balanced and beautifully structured, it has a lingering finish. An impressive pinot that surely ranks as one of the region’s best.

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QANTAS FIRST 2007 Bass Phillip The Estate Pinot Noir – Gippsland, Vic ...... 32 2006 Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz – Hunter Valley, NSW ...... 32 2003 Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon – Hunter Valley, NSW ...... 23 2004 Charles Melton Nine Popes – Barossa Valley, SA ...... 32 2005 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier – Canberra District, NSW ...... 32 2006 Coldstream Hills Reserve Chardonnay – Yarra Valley, Vic ...... 23 2006 Cullen Chardonnay – Margaret River, WA ...... 23 2006 Cullen Diana Madeline Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot – Margaret River, WA ...... 33 2006 Freeman Fortuna – Hilltops, NSW ...... 24 2006 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay – Beechworth, Vic ...... 2 4 2006 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, Vic ...... 34 2005 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay – Yarra Valley, Vic ...... 24 2008 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling – Clare Valley, SA ...... 24 2008 Grosset Semillon Sauvignon Blanc – Clare Valley & Adelaide Hills, SA ...... 25 2004 & 2005 Hardys Eileen Hardy Chardonnay – Australia ...... 25 2004 Hardys Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon – Margaret River, WA ...... 34 2004 & 2005 Henschke Cyril Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon – Eden Valley, SA ...... 35 2005 Henschke Johann’s Garden Grenache – Barossa, SA ...... 35 2008 Henschke Lenswood Coralinga Sauvignon Blanc – Adelaide Hills, SA ...... 25 2005 Henschke Mount Edelstone – Eden Valley, SA ...... 35 2005 Hillcrest Premium Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, Vic ...... 35 2004 Houghton Gladstones Cabernet Sauvignon – Margaret River, WA ...... 36 2005 Jasper Hill Cornella Vineyard Grenache – Heathcote, Vic ...... 36 2006 Kooyong Ferrous Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula, Vic ...... 37 2004 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon – Margaret River, WA ...... 37 2005 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay – Margaret River, WA ...... 25 2006 Mesh Eden Valley Riesling – South Australia ...... 26 2008 Mount Horrocks Watervale Riesling – Clare Valley, SA ...... 26 2007 Paringa Estate Estate Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula, Vic ...... 38 2005 & 2006 Penfolds Reserve Bin A Chardonnay – Adelaide Hills, SA ...... 27 2004 Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon – South Australia ...... 38 2004 Penfolds RWT Shiraz – Barossa Valley, SA ...... 39 2006 Petaluma Viognier – Adelaide Hills, SA ...... 27 2001 Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz – Barossa Valley, SA ...... 39 2008 Pewsey Vale Individual Vineyard Selection Gewürztraminer – Eden Valley, SA...... 27 2003 Pewsey Vale Museum Reserve The Contours Riesling – Eden Valley, SA ...... 28 2004 Saltram Winemaker Selection Cabernet Sauvignon – Barossa Valley, SA ...... 40 2007 SC Pannell Sauvignon Blanc – Adelaide Hills, SA ...... 28 2005 SC Pannell Shiraz Grenache – McLaren Vale, SA ...... 40 2008 Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Pinot Gris – Victoria ...... 28 2004 Sexton Giant Steps Vineyard Harry’s Monster – Yarra Valley, Vic ...... 40 2008 Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay – Adelaide Hills, SA...... 29 2004 Spinifex Indigene – Barossa Valley, SA ...... 40 2007 Stella Bella Semillon Sauvignon Blanc – Margaret River, WA ...... 29 2004 St Hallett Old Block Shiraz – Barossa, SA ...... 41 2006 TarraWarra Estate MDB Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, Vic ...... 41 2005 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz – Barossa Valley, SA ...... 42 2006 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay – Margaret River, WA ...... 30 2004 Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Malbec – Langhorne Creek, SA ...... 42 2005 Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SA ...... 42 2007 Yabby Lake Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula, Vic ...... 42 2002 Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz – Barossa, SA ...... 43 2007 Yalumba The Virgilius Eden Valley Viognier – South Australia ...... 31 2005 & 2006 Yering Station Reserve Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, SA ...... 43

QANTAS BUSINESS 2006 Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay – Beechworth, NSW ...... 23 2006 Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz – Hilltops, NSW ...... 32 2004 Coriole Vineyards Shiraz – McLaren Vale, SA ...... 33 2004 d’Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon – McLaren Vale, SA ...... 33 2004 d’Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier – McLaren Vale, SA ...... 33 2007 Dominique Portet Sauvignon Blanc – Yarra Valley, Vic ...... 23 2005 Ferngrove Dragon Shiraz – Frankland River, WA ...... 33 2005 Ferngrove Majestic Cabernet Sauvignon – Franklin River, WA ...... 34

48 2006 Frogmore Creek Pinot Noir – Southern Tasmania ...... 34 2002 & 2004 Geoff Merrill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra & McLaren Vale, SA ...... 34 2007 & 2008 Grosset Rockwood Riesling – Clare Valley, SA ...... 24 2006 Hewitson Miss Harry Dry Grown and Ancient – Barossa Valley, SA ...... 35 2007 Howard Park Sauvignon Blanc – Western Australia ...... 25 2004 Jacob’s Creek St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SA ...... 36 2004 Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SA ...... 36 2004 Knappstein Enterprise Cabernet Sauvignon – Clare Valley, SA ...... 36 2006 Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SA...... 37 2008 Leura Park Estate 25 d’Gris Pinot Gris – Bellarine Peninsula, Vic ...... 26 2004 Majella Cabernet Sauvignon – Coonawarra, SA ...... 37 2007 Millbrook Viognier – Perth Hills, WA ...... 26 2004 & 2006 Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz – Grampians, Vic ...... 37 2006 O’Leary Walker Watervale Riesling – Clare Valley, SA ...... 26 2004 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz – Barossa Valley, SA ...... 38 2006 Penfolds Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling – Eden Valley, SA...... 27 2004 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz – South Australia...... 38 2004 Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon – South Australia ...... 38 2006 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Seventy Six Shiraz Cabernet – South Australia...... 39 2001 Petaluma Coonawarra – Coonawarra, SA ...... 39 2004 Petaluma Shiraz – Adelaide Hills, SA ...... 39 2005 Peter Lehmann Eden Valley Riesling – Eden Valley, SA ...... 27 2008 Pizzini Pinot Grigio – King Valley, Vic ...... 28 2008 Rochford Pinot Gris – Macedon Ranges, Vic ...... 28 2006 SC Pannell Grenache – McLaren Vale, SA ...... 40 2008 Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc – Adelaide Hills, SA ...... 29 2006 Stella Bella Chardonnay – Margaret River, WA ...... 29 2005 St Hallett Blackwell Shiraz – Barossa Valley, SA ...... 41 2005 Stonier Reserve Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula, Vic ...... 29 2005 TarraWarra Estate Reserve Chardonnay – Yarra Valley, Vic ...... 30 2002 Taylors St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon – Clare Valley, SA ...... 41 2006 Tim Adams Riesling – Clare Valley, SA ...... 30 2006 Torbreck Cuvee Juveniles – Barossa Valley, SA ...... 41 2005 Tower Estate Riesling – Clare Valley, SA ...... 30 2007 Vasse Felix Classic Dry White – Margaret River, WA ...... 30 2006 Vasse Felix Semillon – Margaret River, WA ...... 31 2007 Voyager Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon – Margaret River, WA ...... 31 2004 Wirra Wirra Vineyards Woodhenge Shiraz – McLaren Vale, SA ...... 42 2006 Yabby Lake Vineyard Chardonnay – Mornington Peninsula, Vic ...... 31 2006 Yalumba Bush Vine Grenache – Barossa Valley, SA ...... 43 2006 Yalumba Hand Picked Tempranillo Grenache Viognier – Barossa, SA ...... 43 2007 Yalumba Wild Ferment Chardonnay – Eden Valley, SA ...... 31 2006 Yering Station Shiraz Viognier – Yarra Valley, Vic...... 43

SWEET AND FORTIFIED Baileys of Glenrowan Founder Series Liqueur Muscat – Rutherglen, Vic ...... 45 2006 Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon – Riverina, NSW ...... 44 2004 & 2005 De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon – Riverina, NSW ...... 44 Grant Burge 20-Year-Old Tawny – Barossa Valley, SA ...... 45 2002 Lillypilly Family Reserve Noble Blend – Riverina, NSW ...... 44 2006 Lillypilly Noble Blend – Riverina, NSW ...... 44 2008 Mount Horrocks Cordon Cut Riesling – Clare Valley, SA ...... 44 Morris of Rutherglen Old Premium Liqueur Muscat – Rutherglen, Vic ...... 45 Morris of Rutherglen Old Premium Liqueur Tokay – Rutherglen, Vic ...... 45 Penfolds Bluestone Aged 10 Tawny – Barossa Valley, SA...... 45

NEW ZEALAND WINES 2006 Church Road Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon – Hawkes Bay, North Island ...... 47 2006 Framingham Montepulciano – Marlborough, South Island ...... 47 2007 Nautilus Estate Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, South Island ...... 46 2006 Peregrine Pinot Noir – Central Otago, South Island ...... 47 2008 Saint Clair Pinot Gris – Marlborough, South Island ...... 46 2007 Saint Clair Riesling – Marlborough, South Island ...... 46 2007 Spy Valley Pinot Noir – Marlborough, South Island ...... 47 2008 Twin Island Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, South Island ...... 46 2008 Wither Hills Marlborough Pinot Gris – Marlborough, South Island ...... 46 2006 Wither Hills Pinot Noir – Marlborough, South Island ...... 47

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BAILEYS OF GLENROWAN MILLBROOK WINERY (03) 5766 2392, (08) 9525 5796, www.baileysofglenrowan.com.au www.millbrookwinery.com.au BASS PHILLIP MORRIS WINES (03) 5664 3341 (02) 6026 7303, www.morriswines.com BROKENWOOD MOUNT HORROCKS (02) 4998 7559, (08) 8849 2243, www.brokenwood.com.au www.mounthorrocks.com MOUNT LANGI GHIRAN (08) 8563 3606, (03) 5354 3207, www.langi.com.au www.charlesmeltonwines.com.au NAUTILUS ESTATE CHURCH ROAD WINERY +64 3 572 9364, www.nautilusestate.com +64 6 844 2053, www.churchroad.co.nz O’LEARY WALKER WINES CLONAKILLA (08) 8843 0022, (02) 6227 5877, www.clonakilla.com.au www.olearywalkerwines.com COLDSTREAM HILLS WINERY PARINGA ESTATE 1300 651 650, (03) 5989 2669, www.coldstreamhills.com.au www.paringaestate.com.au COOKOOTHAMA PENFOLDS (02) 9362 9993, www.nuganestate.com.au (08) 8568 9389, www.penfolds.com CORIOLE VINEYARDS PEREGRINE WINES (08) 8323 8305, www.coriole.com +64 3 442 4000, CULLEN WINES www.peregrinewines.co.nz (08) 9755 5277, www.cullenwines.com.au PETALUMA D’ARENBERG (08) 8339 9300, www.petaluma.com.au (08) 8329 4888, www.darenberg.com.au PETER LEHMANN WINES DE BORTOLI (08) 8563 2100, (02) 6966 0100, www.debortoli.com.au www.peterlehmannwines.com.au DOMINIQUE PORTET PEWSEY VALE VINEYARD (03) 5962 5760, (08) 8561 3200, www.pewseyvale.com www.dominiqueportet.com PIZZINI WINES FERNGROVE (03) 5729 8278, www.pizzini.com.au (08) 9855 2378, www.ferngrove.com.au ROCHFORD WINES FRAMINGHAM WINES (03) 5962 2119, +64 3 572 8884, www.framingham.co.nz www.rochfordwines.com FREEMAN VINEYARDS SAINT CLAIR FAMILY ESTATE (02) 6384 4299, +64 3 578 8695, www.saintclair.co.nz www.freemanvineyards.com.au SALTRAM ESTATES FROGMORE CREEK WINES (08) 8564 3355, (03) 6248 5844, www.saltramwines.com.au www.frogmorecreek.com.au SC PANNELL GEOFF MERRILL WINES (08) 8299 9256, www.pannell.com.au (08) 8381 6877, SEPPELT www.geoffmerrillwines.com 1800 007 282, www.seppelt.com GIACONDA VINEYARD SEXTON VINEYARDS (03) 9583 1202, www.giaconda.com.au (03) 5962 6111, GIANT STEPS/INNOCENT www.innocentbystander.com.au BYSTANDER WINERY SHAW + SMITH (03) 5962 6111, (08) 8398 0500, www.shawandsmith.com www.innocentbystander.com.au SPINIFEX GRANT BURGE WINES (08) 8564 2059, (08) 8563 3700, www.spinifexwines.com.au www.grantburgewines.com.au SPY VALLEY WINE +64 3 572 9840, (08) 8849 2175, www.grosset.com.au www.spyvalleywine.co.nz HARDYS STELLA BELLA 1800 641 637, www.hardys.com.au (08) 9757 6377, www.stellabella.com.au HENSCHKE ST HALLETT (08) 8564 8223, www.henschke.com.au (08) 8563 7000, www.sthallett.com.au HEWITSON STONIER (08) 8443 6466, www.hewitson.com.au (03) 5989 8300, www.stoniers.com.au HILLCREST VINEYARD TARRAWARRA ESTATE (03) 5964 6689, (03) 5962 3311, www.tarrawarra.com.au www.hillcrestvineyard.com.au TAYLORS WINES HOUGHTON WINES (08) 9352 8235, (08) 8392 2222, www.taylorswines.com.au www.houghton-wines.com.au TIM ADAMS WINES 1800 356 326, (08) 9336 9600, www.timadamswines.com.au www.howardparkwines.com.au TORBRECK JACOB’S CREEK (08) 8562 4155, www.torbreck.com (08) 8521 3000, www.jacobscreek.com TOWER ESTATE JASPER HILL (02) 4998 7989, (03) 5433 2528, www.jasperhill.com www.towerestatewines.com.au KATNOOK ESTATE TWIN ISLAND (08) 8737 2394, +64 3 572 6008, www.katnookestate.com.au www.twinislandswine.com KNAPPSTEIN WINES VASSE FELIX (08) 8841 2100, www.knappstein.com.au (08) 9756 5000, www.vassefelix.com.au KOOYONG WINES VOYAGER ESTATE (03) 5989 7355, www.kooyong.com (08) 9757 6354, LECONFIELD www.voyagerestate.com.au (09) 8323 8830, www.leconfieldwines.com WIRRA WIRRA VINEYARDS LEEUWIN ESTATE (08) 8323 8414, www.wirra.com.au (08) 9759 0000, WOLF BLASS www.leeuwinestate.com.au (08) 8568 7300, www.wolfblass.com.au LEURA PARK ESTATE WITHER HILLS VINEYARDS (03) 5253 3180, +64 3 578 4036, www.witherhills.co.nz www.leuraparkestate.com.au WYNNS COONAWARRA ESTATE LILLYPILLY ESTATE WINES 1300 651 650, www.wynns.com.au (02) 6953 4069, www.lillypilly.com YABBY LAKE VINEYARD MAJELLA WINES (03) 9251 5375, www.yabbylake.com (08) 8736 3055, YALUMBA www.majellawines.com.au (08) 8561 3200, www.yalumba.com MESH WINE YERING STATION (08) 8112 4210, www.meshwine.com (03) 9730 0100, www.yering.com Australia’s international dialling code is +61.

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