Explore Varieties Premium Dozen
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What's in this mixed case?
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Saperavi is a variety that is making it's mark at Ballandean and surprising wine lovers from around the world.
Originating from Georgia, this ancient variety loves the "terroir" of the Ballandean Estate Vineyards in the Granite Belt and the results are simply delicious. Winery owner and viticulturalist Angelo Puglisi is "extremely pleased" with the results that winemaker Dylan Rhymer is achieving with this rare variety and both are excited with the future prospects of this variety in the region. "It was a bit of a risk to plant something so rare" says Angelo, "but here at Ballandean, we love a challenge and the Saperavi has now become part of our "Strangebird" range of alternative wines that are so popular."
The Saperavi is a limited release and is generally sold through the Cellar Door at Ballandean and also exported to Singapore.
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This is the second release of Casa Freschi's flagship Nebbiolo. The vineyard was planted in 1999 by David Freschi at 4000 vines per hectare on the cool maritime limestone plains near Lake Alexandrina. This site makes the vines struggle resulting in miniscule yields, is cool enough to preserve the delicate characters and acidity of the nebbiolo grape, and warm enough to ripen them with bountiful flavours and tannins. The wine is grown, made and bottled on the estate using organic principles and natural winemaking and bottled without fining or filtration.
"David Freschi has crafted a textbook nebbiolo with a pale garnet colour, exotic perfumes, delicate flavours and abundant yet mildly mannered tannins. His entry-level Ragazzi Nebbiolo is a snip at $28" Peter Bourne, Qantas Magazine May 2016
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The Mayer Nebbiolo 2017 is made for rose lovers, being incredibly aromatic and light in colour. Beautiful nebbiolo aromas of crushed flowers, sweet red berries and spice. Compared to the 2016 vintage the wine fermented longer, which added intensity.
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SC Pannell's obsession with Piedmont continues with the much underrated and underappreciated Barbera. Naturally less tannic than its regal cousin nebbiolo, but high acidity and deep colour makes it a similarly cellar-worthy wine. -
Symphony Hill's Italian Stallion! Mesmerising perfumed aromas of violets and vanilla with a touch of Ecuadorian chocolate peeking through. Profound rich layers of dark fruits tightly knitted with subtle velvet like tannin encased in a surreal silky texture with wild boysenberry flavours on the finish. -
A delicious imminently drinkable medium-bodied red. This wine is a great accompaniment to a variety of foods, Indian, Italian and Chinese roast duck. Drink now or cellar to develop further complexity. -
From its home in Spain, the Mencia grape is a new variety to Australia. Its packed with flavour: violets, cherries and blackberries, bright and zesty. Made in the joven style - it has limited oak, is fresh, vibrant and ready to drink. Whip up some Paella and settle in for a long lunch (and a lifelong love affair) with this Spanish beauty. -
Hard Hill Road wines are made only in special years and display the subtle majesty of single vineyard terroir. Low-intervention winemaking techniques, low-fertility soils, brisk winds, and cool ripening conditions conspire to produce a wine of wonderful intensity and balance. -
SAMU is an emerging boutique small batch producer of elegant handmade wines, with a focus on Italian grape varietals that excel in the warm South Australian climate. Their winemaking philosophy is to produce delicious fruity, elegant wines that reflect the true character of the varieties, with an uncompromised commitment to quality.
The 2016 SAMU Nero dAvola displays a soft cherry red in colour, with aromas of juicy plum, red cherry and hints of raspberry. Succulent red berry juiciness, backed up by soft tannins with a savoury finish.
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A blend of the Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Fraser Gallop has always blended these varieties into their Cabernet Sauvignon, but they are so impressive as a group-of-four that they are now a stand alone entity. They provide a point of difference in the crowded landscape of cabernets, much more fragrant, gently and plush.
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Heirloom Vineyards Mclaren Vale Touriga 2017 showcases lifted aromas of, earl grey tea, perfume, powders and cherry-blossom nosegays on the nose. The palate features tannins that are softened and calmed by fresh, plush and perfect dark fruit flavours, tensioned and etched by fine natural acid. This balance makes the wine surprisingly and charmingly versatile with a range of cuisines. -
Fall from Grace Carignan is a soft, textural red with natural acidity. It offers soft bright berry fruits, savoury layers and pure drinkability. This is a wine to be shared with food and friends. Lower in alcohol, handpicked and made in small amounts. This is a delicious representation of the variety.
What's in this mixed case?
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Saperavi is a variety that is making it's mark at Ballandean and surprising wine lovers from around the world.
Originating from Georgia, this ancient variety loves the "terroir" of the Ballandean Estate Vineyards in the Granite Belt and the results are simply delicious. Winery owner and viticulturalist Angelo Puglisi is "extremely pleased" with the results that winemaker Dylan Rhymer is achieving with this rare variety and both are excited with the future prospects of this variety in the region. "It was a bit of a risk to plant something so rare" says Angelo, "but here at Ballandean, we love a challenge and the Saperavi has now become part of our "Strangebird" range of alternative wines that are so popular."
The Saperavi is a limited release and is generally sold through the Cellar Door at Ballandean and also exported to Singapore.
-
This is the second release of Casa Freschi's flagship Nebbiolo. The vineyard was planted in 1999 by David Freschi at 4000 vines per hectare on the cool maritime limestone plains near Lake Alexandrina. This site makes the vines struggle resulting in miniscule yields, is cool enough to preserve the delicate characters and acidity of the nebbiolo grape, and warm enough to ripen them with bountiful flavours and tannins. The wine is grown, made and bottled on the estate using organic principles and natural winemaking and bottled without fining or filtration.
"David Freschi has crafted a textbook nebbiolo with a pale garnet colour, exotic perfumes, delicate flavours and abundant yet mildly mannered tannins. His entry-level Ragazzi Nebbiolo is a snip at $28" Peter Bourne, Qantas Magazine May 2016
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The Mayer Nebbiolo 2017 is made for rose lovers, being incredibly aromatic and light in colour. Beautiful nebbiolo aromas of crushed flowers, sweet red berries and spice. Compared to the 2016 vintage the wine fermented longer, which added intensity.
-
SC Pannell's obsession with Piedmont continues with the much underrated and underappreciated Barbera. Naturally less tannic than its regal cousin nebbiolo, but high acidity and deep colour makes it a similarly cellar-worthy wine.
-
Symphony Hill's Italian Stallion! Mesmerising perfumed aromas of violets and vanilla with a touch of Ecuadorian chocolate peeking through. Profound rich layers of dark fruits tightly knitted with subtle velvet like tannin encased in a surreal silky texture with wild boysenberry flavours on the finish.
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A delicious imminently drinkable medium-bodied red. This wine is a great accompaniment to a variety of foods, Indian, Italian and Chinese roast duck. Drink now or cellar to develop further complexity.
-
From its home in Spain, the Mencia grape is a new variety to Australia. Its packed with flavour: violets, cherries and blackberries, bright and zesty. Made in the joven style - it has limited oak, is fresh, vibrant and ready to drink. Whip up some Paella and settle in for a long lunch (and a lifelong love affair) with this Spanish beauty.
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Hard Hill Road wines are made only in special years and display the subtle majesty of single vineyard terroir. Low-intervention winemaking techniques, low-fertility soils, brisk winds, and cool ripening conditions conspire to produce a wine of wonderful intensity and balance.
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SAMU is an emerging boutique small batch producer of elegant handmade wines, with a focus on Italian grape varietals that excel in the warm South Australian climate. Their winemaking philosophy is to produce delicious fruity, elegant wines that reflect the true character of the varieties, with an uncompromised commitment to quality.
The 2016 SAMU Nero dAvola displays a soft cherry red in colour, with aromas of juicy plum, red cherry and hints of raspberry. Succulent red berry juiciness, backed up by soft tannins with a savoury finish.
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A blend of the Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Fraser Gallop has always blended these varieties into their Cabernet Sauvignon, but they are so impressive as a group-of-four that they are now a stand alone entity. They provide a point of difference in the crowded landscape of cabernets, much more fragrant, gently and plush.
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Heirloom Vineyards Mclaren Vale Touriga 2017 showcases lifted aromas of, earl grey tea, perfume, powders and cherry-blossom nosegays on the nose. The palate features tannins that are softened and calmed by fresh, plush and perfect dark fruit flavours, tensioned and etched by fine natural acid. This balance makes the wine surprisingly and charmingly versatile with a range of cuisines.
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Fall from Grace Carignan is a soft, textural red with natural acidity. It offers soft bright berry fruits, savoury layers and pure drinkability. This is a wine to be shared with food and friends. Lower in alcohol, handpicked and made in small amounts. This is a delicious representation of the variety.