RED FIVE STAR WINERY Winery Awarded 5 Red Stars by James Halliday Wine Companion Outstanding Winery Regularly Producing Wines Of Exemplary Quality

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1 RED FIVE STAR WINERY Winery Awarded 5 Red Stars by James Halliday Wine Companion Outstanding Winery Regularly Producing Wines Of Exemplary Quality And Typicity. Will Have At Least 2 Wines Rated At 95 Points Or Above, And Had A Five Star Rating For The Previous 2 Years. Friday, April 27, 2018

2 ADELAIDE PLAINS H SERIES COLOUR = Pale green straw with luminous hints of green, brilliant clarity. AROMA = Aromas of stone fruits and citrus with some peach blossom. PALATE = Soft and balanced palate with white peach and some passionfruit H Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 12.0% Alc

3 RIVERLAND H SERIES COLOUR = Deep plum with purple hues and brilliant clarity. AROMA = Ripe plums, blackberry and black forest cake, hints of raspberry and cinnamon spice. PALATE = Youthful and intense, the palate displays generous ripe plums and dark berries with a soft rounded palate, balanced gentle acidity, smooth tannins with a subtle savoury oak finish. An intense and well balanced young wine. Gold Medal New Zealand International Wine Show Awards H Shiraz 14.8% Alc

4 SOUTH AUSTRALIA H SERIES COLOUR = Straw yellow. AROMA = White peaches and some tropical fruit flavours. PALATE = Creaminess on the palate with a fresh fruit finish, integrated with tropical notes of mango, pineapple and zingy acid. WINEMAKERS COMMENT = Carefully blended aromatic varieties combined to produce a wine with rich fruit, soft full flavours and complex characters. Enjoy chilled. Great as an aperitif and enjoyed with friends. N/V H Sparkling Brut 12.5% Alc

5 SOUTH AUSTRALIA H SERIES COLOUR = Straw yellow. AROMA = Lifted florals, peaches and pineapples. PALATE = Hints of apricot and citrus notes, delicately laced with subtle sweetness and refreshing effervescence. WINEMAKERS COMMENT = Carefully blended aromatic varieties combined to produce a wine with rich fruit, soft full flavours and complex characters. Enjoy chilled. Great as an aperitif and enjoyed with friends. N/V H Sparkling Cuvee 13.0% Alc

6 SOUTH AUSTRALIA H SERIES COLOUR = Ruby red. AROMA = Dark berry fruit, blackberries and cassis. PALATE = Smooth rich palate, with dark fruit and hints of chocolate. Soft tannins, lively acidity and subtle sweetness. WINEMAKERS COMMENT = Carefully blended aromatic varieties combined to produce a wine with rich fruit, soft full flavours and complex characters. Enjoy chilled. Great as an aperitif and enjoyed with friends. N/V H Sparkling Shiraz 14.0% Alc

7 ADELAIDE HILLS FIRST CUT SERIES COLOUR = Pale straw. AROMA = Lifted intense floral aroma with complimenting pear, white peach and sweet lychee. PALATE = Soft and rounded palate with the freshness of pear and peach fruits showing through the entire length of the palate. Balanced acidity gives life and compliments the great length of flavour with a clean refreshing finish. WINEMAKING = Machine harvested, crushed and must chilled, pressed off skins immediately to minimize colour pickup. Settled for 72 hours then racked off lees and fermented with a varietal enhancing yeast. Aged on yeast lees for 2 months, then clarified and bottled early to retain freshness. VINEYARDS = A blend produced from 2 vineyards in the Northern Adelaide Hills. The first vineyard at Paracombe is from 2 blocks 1 easterly facing and the other westerly, the westerly block has more tropical notes and the easterly block more pear. The second vineyard is Northerly facing from Gumeracha producing fruit with strong tropical fruit notes. 93 Points Australian Wine Showcase Awards August 2016 Gold Medal China Wine & Spirit Awards First Cut Pinot Grigio 12.0% Alc

8 ADELAIDE HILLS FIRST CUT SERIES COLOUR = Pale yellow. AROMA = Aromatic and intense nose with rich tropical fruit, balanced hints of asparagus and cut grass with a hint of passionfruit. PALATE = Soft and rounded palate with the freshness of melon, guava and cucumber, balanced asparagus notes and passionfruit. Well balanced acidity with a very slight textural finish. Great length and intensity. WINEMAKING = De stemmed but not crushed, pressed off skins to stainless steel, 7% filled to old French oak and fermented in barrel while the remainder is clarified and fermented at cool temperatures using a varietal enhancing yeast. Left on lees for 2 months then blended and stabilized before being clarified. VINEYARDS = Selected from 2 Sauvignon Blanc vineyards 1 at Paracombe in the northern Adelaide Hills which contributes more floral and tropical notes while the other is at Kuitpo which contributes pungency, lift and hints of asparagus. 91 Points Australian Wine Showcase Awards August First Cut Sauvignon Blanc 12.0% Alc

9 FIRST CUT SERIES COLOUR = Ruby red. AROMA = Lifted, bright and fresh aromatics of cassis and cranberry with developing tones of bramble and dried tobacco leaf and hints of menthol and subtle cedar oak. PALATE = The palate demonstrates all the hallmarks of great Cabernet. Mid weight yet structured, bright fruit with balancing acidity and a fine line of tannin creating a long dry finish, ideal for food. WINEMAKING = De-stemmed to a combination of open and static fermenters, Left on skins for between 6-8 days and pumped over 2-3 times per day. Pressed off skins directly to oak to finish secondary fermentation. Aged for 12 months in 10% new and 90% older French Oak before bottling. VINEYARDS = Selected from multiple sites through the McLaren Vale region, each displaying a unique site character which integrate well to form the final blend. Willunga area offers fruit with dark berries and hints of fennel with chewy tannins while McLaren Flat offers lifted floral notes and finer tannins and Blewitt Springs offering blueberry fruits and delicate structure. CELLARING = Drink now and till Points The Key Report January 2017 TONY KEYS COMMENTS = Lots of black fruits on both nose and at the front of the palate, good structure as it rolls in a lazy fashion across the palate, the flavours are soft, the tannins rounded, lots of pleasure for the price. Gold Medal China Wine & Spirits Awards Points Australian Wine Showcase Awards First Cut Cabernet Sauvignon 14.5% Alc

10 FIRST CUT SERIES COLOUR = Deep ruby red. AROMA = Bright and intensively aromatic, the nose sings of the vintage and variety. Fresh cute herbs and red berry fruits with subtle spice and complimentary charry oak. PALATE = Fresh fruited with excellently balanced acidity and finely structured. This is a wine that will grow in stature as it ages. WINEMAKING = De-stemmed to a combination of open and static fermenters, Left on skins for between 6-8 days and pumped over 2-3 times per day. Pressed off skins with a small portion going to oak to finish secondary fermentation. The remaining completing MLF in stainless. Aged for 12 months on French Oak before bottling. VINEYARDS = Selected from multiple sites through the McLaren Vale region, each displaying a unique site character which integrate well to form the final blend. Willunga area offers fruit with dark berries and hints of fennel with chewy tannins while McLaren Flat offers for lifter floral notes and finer tannins. CELLARING = Drink now and till Points Australian Wine Showcase Awards First Cut Shiraz 14.5% Alc

11 ALTERNATIVE SERIES COLOUR = Beautiful pale pink blush. AROMA = Lifted bright fresh fruit notes, white mulberry, red grapefruit zest and delicate early picked strawberries with a hint of rose water. PALATE = The palate demonstrates all of the hallmarks of what one of McLaren Vale s champion varieties can do as a Rose. Strawberries and cream, Turkish delight and bright red berries balance with a bone dry, crisp, Moorish acidity and a textural citrus pith finish. We challenge you to stop at only 1 glass. WINEMAKING = Destemmed, Crushed and chilled to the press. Held on skins for 6 hours to ensure minimal colour extraction, desired phenolic contact and structure. Fermented cold to retain brightness and delicate aromatics. Left on yeast lees post ferment for three months to build texture. VINEYARDS = Grenache was selected from a vineyard in Whites Valley, near the township of Willunga in Southern McLaren Vale. The geology of the vineyard is Christies Beach Formation which consists of alluvial fan clay, sand and gravel that has been washed down from the hills bordering McLaren Vale over millions of years of uplift and erosion. An early ripening site combined with early harvesting of the fruit gives bright perfumed fruit with strong structural tannins and plenty of natural acidity. CELLARING = Drink young and fresh Alternative Grenache Rose 12.5% Alc

12 ADELAIDE HILLS ORIGIN SERIES COLOUR = Straw yellow. AROMA =Lifted aromas of honey dew and citrus, with nuances of cashew and toasty oak. PALATE = Palate is full bodied with fresh lemon zest and melon flavours. The wine is beautifully balanced with a creamy texture and a refreshing acid line. WINEMAKING = Selectively harvested, whole bunch pressed with gentle pressing, separated into 3 portions, 1 partial solids ferment, two clarified parcels, all 100% barrel fermented in 40% new French oak and 60% 2 and 3 year old French oak. Partial MLF and lees stirred for 6 months, barrel selected and blended in January for bottling. VINEYARDS = Selected from a single vineyard at Kuitpo. A northerly facing slope provides the warmth to produce lifted stone fruit and tropical fruits while the cool nights maintain the elegance and mineral acid backbone which gives ageing ability and life to the wine. THE STAFF STORY = The Staff story revolves around the Hazel Tree. The Celts believed the trees that grew around them all held special powers. The Hazel Tree is arguably the quintessential Celtic Tree due to it s legendary position at the heart or entrance of the Otherworld. Since the times of the Druids down to the modern era Hazel wood was used to make robust Staffs to guide the wise along their path. The wood is flexible and yet strong and provides clean string lines. This Chardonnay exhibits clean lines with strength and versatility similar to that of the Hazel wood. CELLARING = Drink now and till Origin Staff Chardonnay 12.5% Alc

13 ORIGIN SERIES COLOUR = A bright and deep red. AROMA = Our Vine Sean is a serious wine, with rustic aromas of woody herbs, mint, blackberry and hints of kirsch. PALATE = The palate is deeply flavoured, yet medium bodied at most, with a defining, powerful tannin structure. WINEMAKERS COMMENTS = A bright and deeply coloured wine, our Vine Sean is a serious wine, with rustic aromas of woody herbs, mint, blackberry and hints of kirsch. The palate is deeply flavoured, yet medium bodied at most, with a defining, powerful tannin structure. What makes this style of wine so enticing? Grenache is a fantastic variety, with a range of stylistic possibilities. Our Vine Sean is a more serious version, with enticing dark fruits and an incredible tannin structure that frames the velvety, seductive palate. You cannot help but be drawn into another glass. CELLARING = Drink now and till Origin Vine Sean Grenache 14.5% Alc

14 ORIGIN SERIES COLOUR = Brick red. AROMA = Red currant fruits are supported by delightful dried herb nuances of Oregano and Thyme. PALATE = The palate is full bodied with powerful and late tannins that form a lovely, drying structure and lead to a long finish. CELLARING = Drink now and till Origin Twist Primitivo 15.0% Alc

15 ORIGIN SERIES COLOUR = Ruby red. AROMA = Lifted generous nose displaying blackcurrant, mulberry, blueberry with hints of dried herbs, underlying spice with a delicate hint of sour cherry. PALATE = Full-bodied with a velvety silk lined balanced palate, dark fruits dominate the palate with subtle nuances of blueberry and raspberry reduction. Integrated oak spice and tannin give rise to a round finish with hints of chocolate, mint and tobacco. WINEMAKING = De-stemmed but not crushed into open fermenters with 3 day cold soak. Plunged 3 x day for 8 days on skins then pressed of to finish ferment in barrel (new & used FO). Vineyard Batches kept separate until blending after 15 months maturation. VINEYARDS = Selected from three meso-climatic regions and four vineyards of McLaren Vale. The first from Seaview producing rich structural wines with darker fruit and violet lift. The second two from McLaren Flat produce elegant lifted wines with fine tannins, and are from the vineyard surrounding the winery and towards Blewitt Springs, The fourth from Blewitt Springs produces wines with elegant red fruits and hints of mint. THE PROTECTOR STORY = The Celts believed Hazel to have protective powers. If you wore a badge of Hazel you would be protected from evil spirits, sea captains would wear twigs of Hazel woven in their hats to protect themselves from the wickedness of the sea. Irish Mythical Legend Finn McCool used a shield made from Hazel to protect him. Cabernet Sauvignon s high tannin content symbolises this protection by protecting the wine during the ageing process. CELLARING = Drink now and till Points The Key Report January 2017 TONY KEYS COMMENTS = Black as night without stars, deep as devilment and smooth as black satin, a sensuous wine that caresses the palate on its journey, a wonderful experience for the price. 94 Points Australian Wine Showcase Awards Origin Protector Cabernet Sauvignon 14.0% Alc

16 ORIGIN SERIES COLOUR = Ruby red. AROMA = Deep, dark and brooding, the nose is a true reflection of the three varieties in this blend. Grenache provides darker, savoury, earthy characters. Shiraz typical red berry and plum, and the Mourvèdre spice and black pepper. PALATE = The palate demonstrates all of the hallmarks of this world famous blend. Soft and unctuous with a juicy mouthfeel, the wine is full bodied and packed with flavours of red berry and spice. Fine tannins lead to a dry and long finish perfect for food. WINEMAKING = Crushed to Open fermenters with Plunging 3 times daily, fermented for 7 days on skins then pressed directly to 10% new French oak and the balance 2-4 year old French oak to complete primary ferment. All parcels of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre were kept separate until final blending after 10 months of maturation. VINEYARDS = Selected from three parcels of Grenache, five parcels of Shiraz and one parcel of Mourvèdre all from different micro climates in McLaren Vale. The first two Grenache parcels comes from an early ripening Aldinga site giving brooding dark fruit with strong structural tannins. The second Grenache is from near Willunga which produces more red fruit and finer tannins. The Shiraz parcels vary from selected sites near Sellicks, Whites Valley, Seaview, McLaren Flat and Blewitt Springs each offering different levels of spice, dark fruit and structural tannins. The Mourvedre was selected from our own vineyard near McLaren Flat and shows spicy lift and structural tannins. THE SWITCH STORY = The Switch story revolves around the Hazel Tree. Twigs from the Hazel tree have been long thought to provide protection from evil as well as being used for water divination. A switch is a bundle of twigs signifying the collaboration of these three varietals into one. CELLARING = Drink now and till Points James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2018 Double Gold Medal China Wine & Spirit Awards Stars Winestate Magazine Origin Switch GSM 14.5% Alc

17 ORIGIN SERIES COLOUR = Deep burgundy. AROMA = Deep and vibrant in the glass, the nose show intense lift with characters of summer berries, fresh woody herbs with integrated spicy French oak. PALATE = Medium to full-bodied the wine dances seamlessly across the palate. Plum and Juicy blackberry flavours are delightfully balanced by a fine structure and natural acidity. Spicy oak adds complexity and a framework of tannin leading to a long dry finish. WINEMAKING = De-stemmed but not crushed into open fermenters with 3 day cold soak. Plunged 3 x day for 8 days on skins then pressed of to finish ferment in barrel (new & used FO). Batches kept separate until blending after 15 months maturation. VINEYARDS = Selected from five micro-climatic regions of McLaren Vale. The first from Seaview producing rich structural wines. The second from Whites Valley producing wines with textural tannins and great flavour depth. The third from McLaren Flat is off the vineyard surrounding the winery producing elegant lifted wines with fine tannins, The fourth from Blewitt Springs produces wines with elegant red fruits and hints of menthol, the Last vineyard from Willunga produces full bodied wines with very dark fruits. THE CATKIN STORY = The Catkin story revolves around the Hazel Tree. The Celts believed the trees that grew around them all held special powers. The Hazel Tree is arguably the quintessential Celtic Tree due to it s legendary position at the heart or entrance of the Otherworld. This wine is named after the flower of the Hazel. Catkins are the cascading bunches of Hazel flowers seen in late winter signifying the origin of harvest with exploding colour and life. CELLARING = Drink now and till Points James Halliday Wine Companion 2018 James Comments = Fruit from 4 wineries, fermented separately and each adding something special to the end result a balanced wines. Nothing is out of place. The right amount of fruit, savouriness, textural tannins, full bodied but not weighty and a lovely flourish in the finish. Drink now and until Double Gold Medal China Wine & Spirit Awards Stars Winestate Magazine Origin Catkin Shiraz 14.5% Alc

18 LEGEND SERIES COLOUR = Bright crimson. AROMA = The nose is lifted, almost pretty, with black cherries and garrigue herbs and subtle savoury oak notes. PALATE = Elegantly weighted yet full flavoured, the palate is soft and savoury with flavours of red fruits, mint and subtle spice. The wine echoes the origins of the variety, the Rhone Valley. WINEMAKING = Destemmed but not crushed to open fermenters, cold soaked for 3 days under inert gas cover, then fermented at degrees and plunged 3 times a day with a gentle pump over during peak ferment. On skins for 8 days before pressing to 1 and 2 year old French oak Hogsheads. The batch is kept separate through maturation and after 18 months, barrels are individually selected to showcase the very best this block has to offer. VINEYARDS = Selected from Haselgrove s own vineyards in McLaren Flat from block F04 planted in Soil is deep sand to sandy loam over clay. Very gentle north westerly aspect with East West row orientation allows more delicate characteristics to develop. Characteristics common to the sub region include blueberry fruit, some red fruit, plums and a subtle violet lift with elegant tannins. THE AMBASSADOR STORY = Haselgrove s very own estate selected Shiraz has been very proudly named after our Ambassador, Les Burdett OAM. All individually numbered, with proceeds from the sale of the 1,829 bottles donated to Les Burdett s charities. CELLARING = Drink now and till Stars Winestate Magazine 2017 Drink to Points James Halliday Wine Companion Legend The Ambassador Single Vineyard Shiraz 14.5% Alc

19 LEGEND SERIES COLOUR = Impenetrable, bright garnet. AROMA = Powerful dark fruit and 5 spice aromatics and opulent French oak. PALATE = Full bodied with generous red fruit, chocolate and plum flavours, balanced beautifully by a framework of fine, yet savoury tannins. WINEMAKING = Destemmed but not crushed to open fermenters and cold soaked for 3 days under inert gas cover. Fermented at degrees and plunged 3 times daily with a gentle pumpover during peak ferment. Left on skins for 8 days before pressing directly to new and 1 year old French oak Hogsheads. Carefully matured for 20 months, after which time the very best barrels from each batch are selected and from these barrels the final Lear blend is produced. VINEYARDS = Selected from the very best McLaren Vale shiraz blocks in Haselgrove s portfolio. The wines for this blend are selected from various microclimatic sites around McLaren Vale to craft a wine that is rich, structured and powerful. The wine is a true expression of the region and the excellence in winemaking that Haselgrove strives for. THE LEAR STORY = In Celtic mythology, Lear is the personification of the Sea. Haselgrove s home is in the heart of McLaren Vale, a region which is influenced strongly by it s proximity to the ocean. CELLARING = Drink now and till Points Australian Wine Showcase Awards Points James Halliday Wine Companion 2018 James Comments = This is really polished, with velvety rich tannins teased out of the powerful thrust of dark fruit, menthol and spice. Its structured and full bodied yet seems effortless. Drink now and until Points The Key Report January 2017 TONY KEYS COMMENTS = Its smart wine, no doubting that, the feline, suggestive journey across the palate holding allure of all things pleasurable. 5 Stars Winestate Magazine Legend The Lear Shiraz 14.5% Alc