Brown Brothers PATRICIA Sparkling Wine King Valley Victoria

The Patricia Chardonnay is a modern style balancing natural acidity and elegance with intense fruit flavour. 55% of the fruit is from the Brown Brothers Whitlands vineyard. The balance of the fruit is from Jarrot's vineyard which is situated at an elevation of 500m in the King Valley, not far from the Whitlands vineyard. The long, cool growing season gives elegance and some mineral characters to the wine. The vineyard selection contributes to a tight style with wonderful fig and mealy characters typical of a cool climate chardonnay. The palate displays fine natural acidity and excellent length. (6 x 75 cl)

The style selected for the Patricia Shiraz was to show intense, dense, round, supple and ripe fruit flavours balanced with integrated oak flavours. American oak was chosen as it complements the berry and spice flavours of these Shiraz grapes. The wine was barrel fermented for added flavour complexity. Intensity and elegance are hallmarks of this wine. The palate has concentrated fruit, great length and a fine-grained tannin finish. The Patricia name is a dedication to our matriarch, Patricia Brown, for the love and hard work that she gave the family for more than 60 years. Her contribution has been fundamental in making Brown Brothers the success it is today. To truly honour Patricia's hard work and dedication, the wines have been cared for and nurtured from the vineyard to the bottle with total commitment for the wine, reflected in the viticulture and winemaking techniques. (6 x 75 cl)

This wine presents a saturated, red black colour with enormous richness and concentration. The nose demonstrates ripe characters of red currants and cassis combined with the subtleties of a wine handled with French oak. The palate is concentrated and rich with good length of flavour and well structured acid and firm tannins. The Patricia Cabernet Sauvignon has flavour intensity and fine tannin structure. Full physiological grape ripeness of this outstanding vintage season has highlighted varietal berry and cassis characters. French oak was used for its contribution to the tannin profile of the wine, and its subtle wood complexity. The Patricia Cabernet continues the success of two King Valley vineyards with 36% from Politini and 15% Ray vineyard fruit. Another outstanding vineyard site in North East Victoria is the Gentle Annie vineyard in the Dookie Hills, which has contributed 28%, providing mid-palate flesh and structure. A small percentage of fruit from the new Serengale vineyard in the Beechworth hills and a dash of Petit Verdot has achieved classic structure and balanced flavours. (6 x 75 cl)

Brown Brothers BANKDALE Chardonnay King Valley Victoria from Australia, Victoria, King Valley by Brown Brothers (12 x 75 cl)

A deep, vibrant ruby colour displaying fresh crimson edges and a fragrant nose of sweet, ripe mulberry and plum with a whisper of oak. These aromas follow through to the palate joined by soft flavours of cherry. This elegant wine has a refreshing acidity on the front palate and finishes with a luscious, lingering rush of mulberry and gentle tannin grip. Can be enjoyed young but will also benefit from cellaring for 3 to 4 years. In spite of small quantities and limited releases in its early years this variety has carved out a strong following amongst wine lovers who have fallen for its flavour, elegance and versatility as an accompaniment to a wide range of Mediterranean inspired dishes. The grapes are sourced from Brown Brother's Milawa vineyard and harvested in parcels during April at a range of baumé levels from 13.5 to 14 degrees. After fermentation the wine spends 15 months in a mixture of 2, 3 and 4 year old French and American oak barriques and puncheons. (12 x 75 cl)

Light straw colour and a fine persistent bead. The nose is complex with yeasty aromas and hints of butter and hazelnut balanced by citrus freshness. This wine is made from a blend of different parcels of Pinot Noi, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier fruit from the King Valley and Whitlands vineyards. Try it as an aperitif or with a range of appetisers, like oysters drizzled with a dressing of chopped coriander, lemongrass, lime juice and olive oil a couple of minutes before serving. (6 x 75 cl)

This has a classic yeasty nose from 2 years aging on lees with a creamy, complex palate balanced by fresh lemon flavours. (12 x 75 cl)

In the glass, the wine is pale straw colour with fresh green tinges, indicating its youth and the freshness that will be encountered when sipped. On the nose it has delightful aromas of melon, honey and marzipan along with with hints of pears and nectarine. On the palate it has it has delightful minerally, savoury characters that entice and delight the tastebuds. Vibrant, racy and fresh. (12 x 75 cl)

In the glass, the wine is pale straw colour with fresh green tinges,indicating its youth and the freshness that will be encountered when sipped. On the nose it has delightful aromas of melon, honey and marzipan along with with hints of pears and nectarine. On the palate it has it has delightful minerally, savoury characters that entice and delight the tastebuds. Vibrant,racy and fresh. (12 x 75 cl)