Portfolio Summer 2018 Summary 1 of 3 SPARKLING UPC WPC LUC 2018 Cloak and Dagger Prosecco King Valley VIC 12 130 13.98 2017 Blackwood Hill Pet Nat Yarra Valley VIC 6 83.53 17.96 2017 The Story Col Fondo Prosecco Central VIC 12 170 18.28 RIESLING 2018 Pacha Mama Riesling Central VIC 12 125 13.44 2018 Helm Half Dry Riesling Murrumbateman NSW 10 112 15.00 2018 Helm Orange Riesling Orange NSW 10 116.28 15.00 2018 Glaetzer-Dixon Überblanc Riesling Tamar/Coal Valleys TAS 12 156 16.77 2017 The Story Whitlands Riesling Whitlands VIC 12 180 19.35 2017 Helm Classic Dry Riesling Murrumbateman NSW 10 162.25 20.93 2012 Glaetzer-Dixon Goldpunkt Riesling Coal/Tamar Valleys Valley TAS 6 113 23.22 2017 Helm Premium Riesling Murrumbateman NSW 10 213.88 27.59 CHARDONNAY 2018 Motley Cru Chardonnay King /Alpine Valleys VIC 12 90 9.68 2016 Pacha Mama Chardonnay Yarra Valley VIC 12 145 15.59 2017 Even Keel Tumbarumba Chardonnay Tumbarumba NSW 12 176.74 19.00 2017 Even Keel Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay Mornington Peninsula VIC 12 176.74 19.00 2017 Polperro Chardonnay Mornington Peninsula VIC 6 120 25.80 2015 Bird on a Wire Chardonnay Yarra Valley VIC 6 125 26.88 2016 Sentio Beechworth Chardonnay Beechworth VIC 6 137.50 29.50 2015 Sentio Lusatia Park Chardonnay Yarra Valley VIC 6 137.50 29.50 2015/16 Polperro Mill Hill Chardonnay Mornington Peninsula VIC 6 162.79 35.00 2016 Polperro Talland Hill Chardonnay Mornington Peninsula VIC 6 162.79 35.00 PINOT GRIS / GRIGIO 2018 Motley Cru Pinot Grigio Central VIC 12 90 9.68 2018 Dagger Pinot Grigio King Valley VIC 12 130 13.98 2017/18 Pacha Mama Pinot Gris Central VIC 12 135 14.51 2018 Even Keel Pinot Gris Mornington Peninsula VIC 12 158.14 17.00 2017 Polperro Pinot Gris Mornington Peninsula VIC 6 115.35 24.80 WHITE VARIETALS / BLENDS 2018 Motley Cru Sauvignon Blanc King /Alpine Valleys VIC 12 90 9.68 2017 Jericho Fiano Adelaide Hills SA 12 145.58 15.65 2017 Jericho Fume Blanc Adelaide Hills SA 12 145.58 15.65 2016 The Story MRV Grampians VIC 12 180 19.35 2017 Sentio Blanc Beechworth VIC 12 181.40 19.50 2013 Bird on a Wire Marsanne Yarra Valley VIC 6 108 23.22 The Collection Fine Wines | PO Box 670, Northcote VIC 3070 CBD, North, West | 0437 050 271 | william@thecollectionfinewines.com.au Bayside | 0420 815 703 | brad@thecollectionfinewines.com.au 18DEC18 Follow us on Instagram
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Portfolio Summer 2018
Summary 1 of 3
SPARKLING UPC WPC LUC2018 Cloak and Dagger Prosecco King Valley VIC 12 130 13.982017 Blackwood Hill Pet Nat Yarra Valley VIC 6 83.53 17.962017 The Story Col Fondo Prosecco Central VIC 12 170 18.28
RIESLING2018 Pacha Mama Riesling Central VIC 12 125 13.442018 Helm Half Dry Riesling Murrumbateman NSW 10 112 15.002018 Helm Orange Riesling Orange NSW 10 116.28 15.002018 Glaetzer-Dixon Überblanc Riesling Tamar/Coal Valleys TAS 12 156 16.772017 The Story Whitlands Riesling Whitlands VIC 12 180 19.352017 Helm Classic Dry Riesling Murrumbateman NSW 10 162.25 20.932012 Glaetzer-Dixon Goldpunkt Riesling Coal/Tamar Valleys Valley TAS 6 113 23.222017 Helm Premium Riesling Murrumbateman NSW 10 213.88 27.59
CHARDONNAY2018 Motley Cru Chardonnay King /Alpine Valleys VIC 12 90 9.682016 Pacha Mama Chardonnay Yarra Valley VIC 12 145 15.592017 Even Keel Tumbarumba Chardonnay Tumbarumba NSW 12 176.74 19.002017 Even Keel Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay Mornington Peninsula VIC 12 176.74 19.002017 Polperro Chardonnay Mornington Peninsula VIC 6 120 25.802015 Bird on a Wire Chardonnay Yarra Valley VIC 6 125 26.882016 Sentio Beechworth Chardonnay Beechworth VIC 6 137.50 29.502015 Sentio Lusatia Park Chardonnay Yarra Valley VIC 6 137.50 29.502015/16 Polperro Mill Hill Chardonnay Mornington Peninsula VIC 6 162.79 35.002016 Polperro Talland Hill Chardonnay Mornington Peninsula VIC 6 162.79 35.00
PINOT GRIS / GRIGIO2018 Motley Cru Pinot Grigio Central VIC 12 90 9.682018 Dagger Pinot Grigio King Valley VIC 12 130 13.982017/18 Pacha Mama Pinot Gris Central VIC 12 135 14.512018 Even Keel Pinot Gris Mornington Peninsula VIC 12 158.14 17.002017 Polperro Pinot Gris Mornington Peninsula VIC 6 115.35 24.80
WHITE VARIETALS / BLENDS2018 Motley Cru Sauvignon Blanc King /Alpine Valleys VIC 12 90 9.682017 Jericho Fiano Adelaide Hills SA 12 145.58 15.652017 Jericho Fume Blanc Adelaide Hills SA 12 145.58 15.652016 The Story MRV Grampians VIC 12 180 19.352017 Sentio Blanc Beechworth VIC 12 181.40 19.502013 Bird on a Wire Marsanne Yarra Valley VIC 6 108 23.22
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ROSE UPC WPC LUC2018 Even Keel Pinot Noir Rose Canberra District NSW 12 153.49 16.502018 Jericho Pinot Noir Rose Adelaide Hills SA 12 145.58 15.652016 La vie en Rose Cotes de Provence, FR 6 79.00 16.99
PINOT NOIR2018 Glaetzer-Dixon Nouveau Pinot Noir Tamar TAS 12 156 16.772016 Pacha Mama Pinot Noir Yarra Valley VIC 12 165 17.742018 Glaetzer-Dixon Avancé Pinot Noir Coal/Derwent Valleys TAS 6 90 19.352016 The Story Pinot Noir Henty VIC 12 180 19.352017 The Story Pinot Noir Port Campbell VIC 12 180 19.352016 Even Keel Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula VIC 12 184.19 19.802016 Bird on a Wire Pinot Noir (SOLD OUT) Yarra Valley VIC 6 108 23.222017 Kelvedon Estate Pinot Noir East Coast TAS 12 240 25.802016 Sentio Beechworth Pinot Noir (SOLD OUT) Beechworth VIC 6 120.93 26.002017 Home Hill Estate Pinot Noir (SOLD OUT) Huon Valley TAS 12 300 32.252017 Polperro Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula VIC 6 134.88 29.002014 Glaetzer-Dixon Rêveur Pinot Noir Coal Valley/East Coast TAS 6 168 36.122016 Polperro Mill Hill Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula VIC 6 181.40 39.002016 Polperro Talland Hill Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula VIC 6 181.40 39.002016 Polperro Landividdy Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula VIC 6 181.40 39.002017 Home Hill Kelly’s Reserve Pinot Noir (SOLD OUT) Huon Valley TAS 12 490 52.682014 Glaetzer Dixon La Judith Pinot Noir Coal Valley TAS 6 660 141.90
SHIRAZ2018 Motley Cru Shiraz Central VIC 12 90 9.682017 Pacha Mama Shiraz Heathcote VIC 12 146 15.702017 Jericho S3 Shiraz McLaren Vale SA 12 145.58 15.652017 Even Keel Syrah Canberra District NSW 12 181.40 19.502015 The Story Shiraz Grampians VIC 12 180 19.352016 Jericho Syrah Adelaide Hills SA 6 109.30 23.502015 Jericho Shiraz McLaren Vale SA 6 109.30 23.502014 Pacha Mama The Geek Shiraz Heathcote VIC 6 120.93 26.002014 Bird on a Wire Syrah Yarra Valley VIC 6 125 26.882016 Sentio Beechworth Shiraz Beechworth VIC 6 137.50 29.502016 Glaetzer-Dixon Mon Père Shiraz Coal Valley TAS 6 195 41.932014 The Story R. Lane Vintners Syrah Grampians VIC 6 209.30 45.002016 The Schubert Theorem (ALLOCATED) Barossa Valley SA 6 330 70.952016 Standish The Standish Shiraz (ALLOCATED) Barossa Valley SA 6 330 70.952016 Standish Lamella (ALLOCATED) Barossa Valley SA 6 330 70.952014 Glaetzer Dixon La Judith Shiraz Coal Valley TAS 6 660 141.90
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RED VARIETALS / BLENDS2018 Cloak Sangiovese King Valley VIC 12 140 15.052017 Jericho Tempranillo Adelaide Hills SA 12 145.58 15.652017 Jericho GSM Mc Laren Vale SA 12 145.58 15.652017 The Story Grenache Grampians VIC 12 180 19.352016 Sentio Rouge Beechworth VIC 6 90.70 19.502015 Bird on a Wire Nebbiolo Yarra Valley VIC 6 150 32.25
SPIRITThe Story Gin 6 360 60.00
Bird on a Wire wines was established in 2008 following a number of years working as winemaker with Tom Carson at Yering Station, time in Hermitage with J.L Chave and vintages in McLaren Vale. Caroline has a deep connection to the Yarra Valley growing up on a farm in Yering (now the Yarra Valley Dairy Handmade Farmhouse Cheese) still owned and run by her family.
The 2008 Bird On A Wire Syrah, was awarded the 2009 “Under the Radar” prize, judged by winemaking peers for best up-and-coming new producer.
Since then Caroline has continued on to be awarded a 5 star rating in her first year in the James Halliday Wine Companion and also awarded, Best New Small Winery 2013.
The focus is directed towards the quality of these single vineyard sites, each selected for their suitability to a particular variety. Small production volumes and the winemaking techniques employed aim to showcase these vineyards. The care, skill and commitment of the growers results in the production of outstanding fruit and are paramount factors in helping Bird On A Wire achieve the end result.
2014 Bird on a Wire Syrah;
“Spice, leather, liquorice and blackberry all take a bow at the first and subsequent curtain calls - and subsequent they are, for the wine progressively reveals more and more.”
95 Points.
JAMES HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
UPC WPC LUC
2013 Bird on a Wire Marsanne Yarra Valley VIC 6 108 23.22
2016 Bird on a Wire Pinot Noir (SOLD OUT) Yarra Valley VIC 6 108 23.22
2015 Bird on a Wire Chardonnay Yarra Valley VIC 6 125 26.88
2014 Bird on a Wire Syrah Yarra Valley VIC 6 125 26.88
2015 Bird on a Wire Nebbiolo Yarra Valley VIC 6 150 32.25
Bird on a WireEstablished. 2008
Winemaker. Caroline Mooney
Blackwood Hill is as a family owned producer of classic natural wines, albeit on a very small scale. Nestled in the Steels Creek valley, our range of wines are produced each year with indigenous yeast, minimal intervention and no fining or filtering, reflecting the seasonal changes.
The Calder family planted its first vines in 1988, in the Steels Creek valley, where the land was once dominated by blackwoods. These Cabernet Franc vines proved to produce fruit of great character and were sought after by other winemakers in the area. A decision in 1998 to move from a grape-producer to a wine-producer saw plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon added. This was done in a ratio such that close to the desired blend in the finished wine was achieved. This allows for the fruit to be field blended and fermented together, creating an integrated and harmonious wine.
The care of our vines and vineyard is intimately interconnected with the management of the rest our estate. Our holistic approach sees that our sheep and cattle are fed the marc off each pressing and the lees is composted and used in our vegetable garden. Our vineyard is fertilised and groomed by our sheep during the vines dormant months, with other organic fertilisers used during the growing period. This minimises the use of mechanised farm equipment and other resources. Watering is kept to a minimum to encourage the roots of our vines to reach greater soil depth, which imparts richer and more intense flavours in our wines.
UPC WPC LUC
2017 Blackwood Hill Pet Nat Yarra Valley VIC 6 83.53 17.96
2011 Blackwood Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Yarra Valley VIC 6 83.53 17.96
2009 Blackwood Hill Cabernet Sauvignon/Franc Yarra Valley VIC 6 83.53 17.96
2015 Blackwood Hill Cabernet Sauvignon/Franc Barrel Yarra Valley VIC 6 95.44 20.52
2016 Blackwood Hill Cabernet Sauvignon/Franc Ripasso Yarra Valley VIC 6 106.98 23.00
Blackwood HillEstablished. 1988
Winemakers. James and Morgan Calder
Cloak and Dagger evolved during the 2016 vintage when two unexpected parcels of wine popped intriguingly out from amongst the chaos, to reveal 2 interesting and delicious expressions of Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio.
We stumbled and fell even deeper in love with the delicate and bewitching aromatics of cool climate Pinot Grigio. We have created this blend focusing on highlighting the alpine herbal elements of this variety balanced by the freshness of Nashi pears and the steely acidity synonymous with Pinot Grigio.
A single vineyard small batch of Sangiovese was the perfect complement to this crisp ‘Dagger’, with an almost sensual silkiness enveloping an earthy and complex palate.
Cloak and Dagger is an expression that conjures up mystery and intrigue, we hope these wines stimulate your curiosity and enchant you in much the same way!
x Nina and Callie
UPC WPC LUC
2018 Dagger Pinot Grigio King Valley VIC 12 130 13.98
2018 Cloak and Dagger Prosecco King Valley VIC 12 130 13.98
2018 Cloak Sangiovese King Valley VIC 12 140 15.05
Cloak & Dagger Established. 2016
Winemakers. Callie Jemmeson and Nina Stocker
Wine grower Sam Coverdale believes in living life and creating wines with character and balance. He believes that great wines are grown not made, and is passionate about creating elegant wines that continue to interest beyond the first glass and truly reflect their region and vintage. Closest to Sam’s heart is Polperro, his premium single vineyard label from the Mornington Peninsula which produces the Landividdy Lane and Mill Hill Pinot Noirs, Mill Hill Chardonnay and Polperro Pinot Gris, and embodies the art of wine growing, rather than wine making.
Sam’s second label, Even Keel, celebrates the strengths of Australia’s leading wine regions with a small production of genuine, refined wines grown in regions best suited to specific varieties.
EVEN KEEL WINES UPC WPC LUC
2018 Even Keel PInot Noir Rose Canberra District NSW 12 153.49 16.50
2017 Even Keel Tumbarumba Chardonnay Tumbarumba NSW 12 176.74 19.00
2017 Even Keel Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay Mornington Peninsula VIC 12 181.40 19.00
2018 Even Keel Pinot Gris Mornington Peninsula VIC 12 158.14 17.00
2017 Even Keel Syrah Canberra District NSW 12 181.40 19.50
2016 Even Keel Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula VIC 12 184.19 19.80
“I like it for its perfume. For its character. For its charm. And for its fresh, honest display of flavour. It’s not lumbered with anything. It’s a pure expression of pinot noir.”
WINEFRONT
Nick Glaetzer began his wine making journey with his family in the Barossa Valley, following with vintages in the Languedoc, the Pfalz, Margaret River, the Riverland, Sunraysia, the Hunter Valley and Burgundy. In 2005 Nick landed in Tasmania, searching for cool-climate, super-premium vineyards; perfect for crafting pinot noir, riesling and savory shiraz.
Established in 2008, Glaetzer-Dixon is now an eminent Tasmanian wine maker. The Glaetzer family of winemakers has roots in the Barossa Valley dating back to 1888. In 2011 Nick was named “young wine maker of the year” by Gourmet traveller magazine.
Also in 2011 Nick’s 2010 Mon Pere Shiraz was awarded the prestigious Jimmy Watson Memorial trophy at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show - the first time in the trophy’s 50 year history for a Tasmanian wine.
Glaetzer-Dixon Family Winemakers Established 2008
Winemaker: Nick Glaetzer
UPC WPC LUC
2018 Glaetzer-Dixon Überblanc Riesling Tamar/Coal Valleys TAS 12 156 16.77
2018 Glaetzer Dixon Nouveau Pinot Noir Tamar TAS 12 156 16.77
2014 Glaetzer Dixon La Judith Pinot Noir Coal Valley TAS 6 660 141.90
2014 Glaetzer Dixon La Judith Shiraz Coal Valley TAS 6 660 141.90
2014 La Judith Pinot Noir;
“This wine is a quality statement if there ever was one.”
95+ Points.
WINEFRONT
2014 La Judith Shiraz
“Nick Glaetzer’s incredible 2014 La Judith Shiraz smells something like pfeffernüsse and cherry preserves, offering layered aromas of cracked pepper, star anise, cinnamon, nutmeg and red fruit. If Mon Père is Saint-Joseph, this is Hermitage.”
97 Points
THE WINE ADVOCATE
Helm Wines was established in 1973 and was one of the first commercial wineries in the Canberra District Wine Region. Located just outside of Murrumbateman, approximately 30 km north of Canberra, the winery was given a 5 star rating in James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2012. Ken and Judith Helm started the vineyard, winery and cellar door and it continues to be a family affair with all of the family playing an integral part in the business. The wine makers are Ken and daughter Stephanie, who are fourth and fifth generation descendants of German vinedressers from the Rhineland, who established vineyards near Albury and Rutherglen in 1860s.
The 2016 releases represent Ken Helm’s 40th in a row, an extraordinary achievement and one from an irrepressible champions of Riesling and for the Canberra district. Ken Helm celebrated his 40th vintage in 2016. Over the years he has achieved many things, through dogged persistence on the one hand, vision on the other. Riesling has been an all- consuming interest for him, ultimately rewarded with rieslings of consistently high quality. He has also given much to the broader wine community, extending from the narrow focus of the Canberra District to the broad canvas of the international world of riesling: in ‘00 he established the Canberra International Riesling Challenge, retiring as Chairman in ‘16, but keeping an active eye on the Challenge.
2016 Helm Premium Riesling;
“For the first time sourced for the estate vineyard planted in 2008, prior years from the adjoining Lustenberger Vineyard. The most intense and penetrating of the four riesling releases in ‘16. Unsweetened lime juice/pith fruit nestles in a cradle of calm but firm acidity. Length is the inevitable consequence of the balance and intensity.”
Home Hill is very much a Tasmanian boutique vineyard, winery and restaurant situated on the gentle slopes of the beautiful Huon Valley. Terry and Rosemary Bennett established Home Hill planting their first 0.5Ha in 1994, increasing these planting’s to 3 Ha of Pinot, 1.5Ha of Chardonnay and 0.5 Ha of Sylvaner. As a low altitude area the Huon Valley has a cool temperate climate with moderate summers, very high sunshine hours and mild winters. The long slow ripening period allows for optimal development of fruit flavours. The Bennett family has spared no expense in developing Home Hill to produce award winning wines, with unique viticultural practices employed to reduce yields, a brand new state of the art winery and most importantly the wine making skills of Gilli and Paul Lipscombe.
UPC WPC LUC
2017 Home Hill Estate Pinot Noir (SOLD OUT) Huon Valley TAS 12 300 32.25
2017 Home Hill Kelly’s Reserve Pinot Noir (SOLD OUT) Huon Valley TAS 12 490 52.68
Home HillEstablished. 1994
Winemaker. Gilli and Paul Lipscombe
“Home Hill has had great success with its exemplary Pinot Noirs, consistent multi-trophy and gold medal winners in the ultra- competitive Tasmanian Wine Show. Impressive enough, but pales into insignificance in the wake of winning the Jimmy Watson Trophy at the Melbourne Wine Awards ’15.” JAMES HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
Jericho Wines is a new and exciting wine brand brought to you by the Jericho family: Neil, Kaye, Sally, Andrew, and Kim. Neil and Andrew have crafted the wines, with 50 years of wine making between them. Kim, the graphic artist has designed the labels, with Sally and Kaye support the family business and administration.
The label takes inspiration from grape grower Vic Jericho, Neil’s father. Vic loved woodcraft and took great pride in his farm tools and his handmade farm furniture. As a statement of ownership and authenticity, Vic would sign his name on all of these items in his distinctive cursive styled. The Jericho Family Wines labels continues the tradition, featuring Vic’s signature – a mark of family pride and respect.
UPC WPC LUC
2018 Jericho Pinot Noir Rose Adelaide Hills SA 12 145.58 15.65
2017 Jericho Fiano Adelaide Hills SA 12 145.58 15.65
2017 Jericho Fume Blanc Adelaide Hills SA 12 145.58 15.65
2017 Jericho S3 Shiraz McLaren Vale SA 12 145.58 15.65
2017 Jericho Tempranillo Adelaide Hills SA 12 145.58 15.65
2017 Jericho GSM McLaren Vale SA 12 145.58 15.65
2016 Jericho Syrah Adelaide Hills SA 6 109.30 23.50
2015 Jericho Shiraz McLaren Vale SA 6 109.30 23.50
Jericho Family Wines Established 2012Winemakers: Neil Jericho and Andrew Jericho
2015 Shiraz“This is an elegant shiraz with vibrantly fresh fruits and positive acidity. There are notes of pepper, spice and licorice, normally appearing in cool climate shiraz, but not giving rise here to any suggestion of unripe fruit - is it Blewitt Springs I wonder? Regardless, it deserves applause - and its points.”
95 Points.
JAMES HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
Kelvedon Estate was settled by the Cotton Family in 1829 and is on the East Coast of Tasmania, just south of Swansea looking across Great Oyster Bay to the Freycinet Peninsula. The property is 5300ha, rising from sea level to 350m and is predominantly native grasslands and old growth forest. 1200ha of Forest has been set aside under the Private Forest Reserve Program to remain protected in perpetuity
Kelvedon was traditionally a fine wool sheep and Cattle property with some cropping, in 1998 the family diversified into Viticulture. Initially 1ha of Pinot clones were planted these vines form the foundation of the very successful Kelvedon Estate Label. Currently 7ha are under production plus 2ha of recently planted Chardonnay vines for Sparkling - Vineyard breakdown is - 4.5ha of Chardonnay/3.5ha of Pinot/1ha of Sauvignon blanc.
UPC WPC LUC
2016 Kelvedon Estate Pinot Noir East Coast TAS 12 240 25.80
Kelvedon Estate Established 1998 Winemeker: Julian Alcorso
A chance encounter in a Melbourne laneway and vintage in Provence led to a collaboration between two wine families a world apart. Wine Unplugged is a small family wine business with big dreams – a philosophy of making high quality wines of place, respecting borders but bounding over them at every opportunity!
Château Saint-Esprit is a single vineyard near Draguignan, Provence, owned and operated by the passionate Crocé-Spinelli family, who have found the perfect balance between traditional organic grape growing and wine making with a dynamic and progressive approach to sharing their wines with the world. Et Voila – La Vie en Rose.
This dry, elegant aromatic, Provençal Rosé is a single vineyard wine made from a blend of Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Grenache. It is a true reflection of the terroir in which it’s lovingly grown. Winemakers – Richard Crocé-Spinelli (Château Saint-Esprit), Callie Jemmeson & Nina Stocker (Wine Unplugged).
UPC WPC LUC
2016 La vie en Rose Cotes de Provence, FR 6 79.00 16.99
La Vie en RoseWinemakers: Callie Jemmeson, Nina Stocker
and Richard Croce-Spinelli
Motley Cru wines are the culmination of nearly 4 decades in the wine game. They are honest, unpretentious, and delicious wines that we have a lot of fun making. We are a small ‘Motley Cru’ of wine geeks and music tragics, and despite the name not prone to glam rock tantrums. Drink responsibly. And don’t deal with d*#kheads.
NINA STOCKER Nina was born and raised in a small town on the border of the Alsace wine region in Switzerland. It was her family’s involvement in the local village vineyard in those early days, which paved the way for her future career as a Wine maker. She has worked vintages in McLaren Vale, Yarra Valley, Barolo (Italy), Rhone Valley (France), Alentejo (Portugal), and most notably in New Zealand as chief wine maker making the Catalina Sounds, Crowded House and Nanny Goat wines for Endeavour Vineyards. She is thrilled to be back making wine in Victoria, where the diversity of varieties, microclimates, and wine styles is a wine makers dream!
CALLIE JEMMESONCallie has grown up with wine in the blood. It was family holidays to Chianti in Italy, and tasting’s at Louis Roederer in France that sparked a serious passion in Callie from a very young age. Having studied psychology and criminology at Melbourne University, and qualifying as a chef it was the lure of wine and more so vineyards that she just couldn’t resist. She’s now studying wine making at Charles Sturt University, and has already worked at some A list wineries, including De Bortoli in the Yarra Valley, Littorai Wines in California and Fattoria Zerbina in Romagna.
UPC WPC LUC
2018 Motley Cru Sauvignon Blanc Central VIC 12 90 9.68
The Inca earth goddess who brings fruit to the vine and joy to the world. Pacha Mama, is a small family owned wine company established in 2010. Whilst new to the market, it’s new in name only. Made by Pacha’s new wine making duo Nina Stocker and Callie Jemmeson, these wines are a knockout.
NINA STOCKER Nina was born and raised in a small town on the border of the Alsace wine region in Switzerland. It was her family’s involvement in the local village vineyard in those early days, which paved the way for her future career as a Wine maker. She has worked vintages in McLaren Vale, Yarra Valley, Barolo (Italy), Rhone Valley (France), Alentejo (Portugal), and most notably in New Zealand as chief wine maker making the Catalina Sounds, Crowded House and Nanny Goat wines for Endeavour Vineyards. She is thrilled to be back making wine in Victoria, where the diversity of varieties, microclimates, and wine styles is a wine makers dream!
CALLIE JEMMESONCallie has grown up with wine in the blood. It was family holidays to Chianti in Italy, and tasting’s at Louis Roederer in France that sparked a serious passion in Callie from a very young age. Having studied psychology and criminology at Melbourne University, and qualifying as a chef it was the lure of wine and more so vineyards that she just couldn’t resist. She’s now studying wine making at Charles Sturt University, and has already worked at some A list wineries, including De Bortoli in the Yarra Valley, Littorai Wines in California and Fattoria Zerbina in Romagna.
Pacha Mama Chardonnay;
“Hand-picked, whole bunch-pressed, fermented in French oak (20% new) for 10 months on lees with weekly stirring. Disciplined winemaking with attention to detail has been its own reward. White peach, pink grapefruit and the barest hint of grilled nuts, likely oak-derived, provide all the flavour needed without compromising the finesse of a lovely chardonnay. 13.4% alc.”
95 Points.
JAMES HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
UPC WPC LUC
2018 Pacha Mama Riesling Central VIC 12 125 13.44
2017/18 Pacha Mama Pinot Gris Central VIC 12 135 14.51
2016 Pacha Mama Chardonnay Yarra Valley VIC 12 145 15.59
2017 Pacha Mama Shiraz Heathcote VIC 12 146 15.70
2016 Pacha Mama Pinot Noir Yarra Valley VIC 12 165 17.74
2014 Pacha Mama The Geek Shiraz Heathcote VIC 6 120.93 26.00
PachamamaEstablished. 2010
Winemakers. Nina Stocker/Callie Jemmeson
Chris Catlow established Sentio wines in Beechworth in 2013 after seven vintages on the Mornington Peninsula with Kooyong Estate, Portsea Estate and Paringa Estate. Sandro Mosele was one of a handful of mentors driving Chris Catlow in his early years. Chris’ passion is for Chardonnay, starting with his teenage years helping Barry Morey at Sorrenberg, another mentor who inspired Chris to complete a double degree in Viticultural Science and Wine Science, setting him up for a bright future in wine.
Chris struck up a friendship with Benjamin Leroux and has completed 5 vintages with him, convincing Chris that a project based around site expression using Chardonnay was to be his focus. Selecting great sites led him to Lusatia Park in the Yarra Valley, the Macedon Region and of course Beechworth. Chris’ winemaking philosophy is to let the site express itself, using a basket press to get maximum control out of this process and to oxidatively handle the juice. Wild yeast fermentation takes place ‘on solids’, in barrel and the wines spend time on lees. Chris only uses one French Cooper (Chassin), keeping the wines in 15% new barrels for 10 months and has a very strict ‘no malo’ policy.
With his reds Chris applies the same approach, finding the site in the wine and not forcing it to fit a style.
“Sentio wines, if you’ve not heard the name before, is a fledging but high class producer. I have a feeling that Chris Catlow – the man behind Sentio Wines – will fast emerge as a new star of the Beechworth (and beyond) wine scene.”
WINEFRONT
2016 Sentio Beechworth ChardonnaySentio’s Beechworth chardonnay is in fine form. Talk about balance. And pitch. This gets things about as right as can be. The perfect combination of flavour and drive, texture and complexity. Gorgeous wine.
From a prolific sixth generation Barossa Valley grape growing family, Dan knows a thing or two about vines and the vineyards of the region. Harvest stints in California’s Napa and Sonoma valleys, La Rioja and Yecla in Spain coupled with extensive travel and study of France’s Rhône Valley reinforce his intricate local knowledge with a diverse international bent.
The Standish Wine Company vintage cellar and barrel store is intimately designed to fully embrace and nurture the individuality afforded by clone, soil and aspect. Tiny open top oak fermentation vats allow single parcels – even single rows – to be vinified separately, enhancing the intricate personality of each specific soil profile.
Lamella“Hand-picked from the Stonegarden Vineyard (planted 1858) in the far south eastern hills of the Eden Valley. I’m not sure Eden Valley Shiraz gets much better than this.
Black fruits, black pepper and exotic spice, sage and aromatic herbs, BBQ snags, floral top notes. Full bodied, incredible density and depth here, black fruits with a subtle mintiness, all that spice and mouth-perfume, then sheets of silky ultra-high pixel tannin, cool acidity, and superb length, with a cascade of nourishing tannin to farewell. Superb.” 97pts Winefront
“Dan Standish is an extremely experienced winemaker, adding work in the Napa and Sonoma valleys in California, La Rioja in Spain and the Rhône Valley in France to his domestic winemaking.”
2016 The Schubert Theorem (ALLOCATED) Barossa Valley SA 6 330 70.95
2016 Standish The Standish Shiraz (ALLOCATED) Barossa Valley SA 6 330 70.95
2016 Standish Lamella (ALLOCATED) Barossa Valley SA 6 330 70.95
The Standish Wine CompanyEstablished. 1999
Winemaker. Dan Standish
The Story Wines was established in 2004 by Rory Lane, sourcing fruit from vineyards in the Grampians region of Western Victoria, and making them into wine at a converted warehouse in the southern suburbs of Melbourne. A close friend remarked at the time “you’ve really just got the stories that go along with how you make the wine each year”.
The name stuck, and each year since then ‘The Story’ Grampians Shiraz label is changed to tell the story of that year. Since then, The Story Wines has grown from its early days as a garage operation to a highly regarded wine brand. Rory Lane manages all production, focusing on top-quality, interesting wines that tell a story of their origin and their time.
In the winery the grapes are gently destemmed (or not) and moved by gravity to small open fermenters where they ferment with ambient yeasts. Many of the wines have no additions other than sulphur dioxide, and for the reds, they are usually bottled without any fining or filtration. Simple, hands-off winemaking.
Some accolades include:- 2011 Wine Society Young Winemaker of the Year Finalist- 2011 Young Gun of Wine People’s Choice Winner- 2014 Young Gun of Wine Finalist- 5 star (red) rating in James Halliday’s Wine Companion
“Uses the multiplicity of fermentation techniques loved by Rory Lane. Unsurprisingly, a complex wine, with generous supple black fruits driving the medium to full-bodied palate from the outset, and taking attention away from the vinification. Will be very long lived.”
96 Points
JAMES HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
UPC WPC LUC
2017 The Story Col Fondo Prosecco Central VIC 12 170 18.28
2017 The Story Whitlands Riesling Whitlands VIC 12 180 19.35
2016 The Story MRV Grampians VIC 12 180 19.35
2016 The Story Pinot Noir Henty VIC 12 180 19.35
2017 The Story Pinot Noir Port Campbell VIC 12 180 19.35
2015 The Story Shiraz Grampians VIC 12 180 19.35
2017 The Story Grenache Grampians VIC 12 180 19.35
2014 The Story R. Lane Vintners Syrah Grampians VIC 6 209.30 45.00
