Western Australia Mixed Case

Franklin Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Both the Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon fruit for this wine were harvested on a cool March evening and processed under inert conditions to retain aromatic varietal characters.
The Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon were processed individually with some skin contact in the grape press. Following settling, the wines were racked and inoculated for ferment in stainless steel vessels. A combination of yeasts were used to enhance the varietal characters and to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines. The ferments were held at a cool temperature around 11-12°C and lasted on average for 14 days. This cooler fermentation temperature also allows for the preservation of fruit aromas and flavours. After a few weeks on yeast lees, the wines were racked off lees and the individual components assessed and blended.
The final blend was given a light fining before being filtered and prepared for bottling.

For more information on the winery go to http://www.franklintateestates.com.au/

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Franklin Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc – a great value wine from Margaret River

Madfish Riesling by Burch Family Vineyards in Western Australia

MadFish Wines is named after a remote beach in the south westerly corner of Western Australia. The local legend of MadFish Bay tells of rare and perfect conditions where two opposing tides meet, causing schools of fish to leap out of the water in confusion and chaos.

The MadFish Riesling grows in the Great Southern wine region of Western Australia. This climate is called “continental” and is characterized by long cold winters, warm summers and not a lot of rainfall. Being away from the coast, the difference between the day time and night time temperature is greater than in a region closer to the coast. Riesling seems to like these conditions.

Winemakers say Riesling is tough to make because there is nowhere to hide. It’s just you and the grapes, no oak, no malo, no tricks…

When they make Riesling we strive to preserve and showcase clean, bright citrus and apple, fruit flavours. Sometimes the acidity can be a little high so leaving a bit of sugar at the end of the fermentation gives a nice drinking balance – not too sweet and not too sour – just right

The wine is pale straw in colour with green hues. The nose is wonderfully aromatic showing limes, passion fruit and floral characters while the palate is clean and refreshing with citrus and bath salts to back up the riper fruit flavours. The finish is clean and quite mineral-like with a lovely zing of acid down the palate.

Madfish Riesling may be enjoyed now and over the next year. Great with BBQ’d seafood on a warm summer evening. If it’s too cool to sit outside, then try it with Citrus Cured Trout, Tuna Poke or Fish Tacos.

To see the full range of Madfish wines go to https://www.madfishwines.com.au/wines/

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Allegory Shiraz – This Shiraz offers appealing aromas of black pepper, ripe plum compote, five spice powder and toasty oak. The palate is concentrated and fruit-driven, with chocolate and savoury notes adding complexity.

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Exmoor Drive Cabernet Sauvignon

Vibrant, characteristic aromas of blackcurrants, ripe briary fruits, and mocha entwined with hints of spicy, toasty oak. The full-bodied palate is packed full of juicy ripe blackberries, cassis and dark chocolate characters. A generous wine with supple, silky tannins, fleshy fruit characters and a warm, lingering finish.

The generous palate is packed full of forest fruits, cassis and chocolate characters.
The wine exhibits vibrant, characteristic aromas of ripe blackcurrants, blueberries, and dark plums meshed with hints of spicy, toasty oak.
Perfectly approachable in its youth, this wine will comfortably cellar for several years

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For more information about this winery https://www.xanaduwines.com

Innocent Bystander Chardonnay – Subtle dried figs, hazelnuts and honeycomb come through on the nose along with more lifted notes of preserved lemons and lemon sherbert. Hints of hay add another layer of complexity. The palate is well weighted with a fine texture and a meringue mouth feel. Lemon curd flavours with a lime juice finish.

Innocent Bystander Chardonnay – Smells of fresh pear, lemon, poached apple, florals and marzipan and tastes like
crisp, fresh and dry with a stonefruit core and citrusy pithy texture

For more information on the winery go to https://www.innocentbystander.com.au/our-home/

The Innocent Bystander story – Innocent Bystander creates wines that are delicious expressions of what we love to make and drink. They’re perfect for exploring iconic varieties from our home in the Yarra Valley as well as inspiring varieties from elsewhere in Victoria.
If we can’t make it great, we don’t make it at all. Our wines are made with quality fruit and a soft touch, with vinification that includes hand-picking, wild yeast and whole bunch ferments. We’re not judgemental about wine; we know there are people who love Moscato and bubbles as well as those searching for an exceptional Yarra Valley Pinot Noir and our range of wines reflects that.
We don’t make single vineyards wines, but we do know that great wines need great fruit, so we source the best grapes we can from some of the top vineyards in the Yarra Valley and if there’s a variety we want to make that doesn’t grow well here, we’ll get the fruit from elsewhere. Our winemaking team treat every parcel of fruit individually to ensure their characters shine through in the finished product, showing off the very best of the varieties and regions they represent to make flavoursome, balanced and delicious wines.

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