Where it's from:
Australia, New South Wales, Mudgee
Price per case:
£47.64
Bottles per case:
6 x 75 cl
Style:
Powerful Reds
Description:
This wine is a deep rich red in colour and displays smoky blueberry and blackcurrant aromas and ripe flavours of cassis with hints of chocolate. This wine has deep velvety tannins and a finish that is soft and round. VITICULTURE Fruit for this wine was sourced from The Rothbury Estate’s own vineyards at Mudgee. Mudgee is located on the western slopes of The Great Dividing Range at an altitude of 650-700 metres above sea level. The region offers an excellent climate for the ripening of most grape varieties due to warm summers and dry conditions during harvest. WINEMAKING Parcels of cabernet and merlot were kept separate throughout the winemaking process. Following de-stemming and crushing the parcels of fruit were chilled to 12 ° C. Fermentation then took place in temperature controlled static tank fermenters. After pressing the wine was transferred to American oak barrels for 12 months maturation. Careful bench appraisals were carried out before the final blending of the wine. (6 x 75 cl)
Region:
Australia, New South Wales, Mudgee
Producer:
Rothbury Estate
Product ID:
5248
Rothbury Estate MUDGEE Shiraz NSW
Description: The Mudgee Shiraz is deep purple red in the glass. This wine displays plummy, peppery sweet fruit and toasted oak characters, great length of flavour and soft velvety tannins Mudgee is an Aboriginal word meaning -nest in the hills. The region has been growing wine grapes since the 1850’s and is highly regarded for producing rich and full flavoured red wines with well-structured tannins. Located 260km north-west of Sydney, Mudgee is considered a warm climate region and exceptionally suited to growing shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Fruit for this wine was sourced from The Rothbury Estate’s own vineyards at Mudgee on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, and from long term growers in the region. Winemaking. The wine began fermentation in tank at warm temperatures for up to six days before being pressed and transferred into seasoned American and French oak barriques. The wine completed its fermentation in these vessels, gaining complexity and integration, and was matured in the same barrels for a further 12 months before bottling. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £47.64
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Rothbury Estate Merlot South Eastern Australia
Description: The Rothbury Estate, a working winery since 1968, is situated within Australia's oldest wine-growing region, the famous Hunter Valley. It has long been known for its diversity of wines and for recognising the potential for winemaking in the Hunter, as well as the surrounding areas of Mudgee, Cowra and Orange. Fruit was sourced from the company’s own vineyards and selected growers in premium vineyard districts in South Eastern Australia. Once in the winery the wine is fermented in stainless steel with subtle oak influence. The Rothbury Estate Blue Label Merlot is bright berry red in the glass. Rich blackberry aromas combine with black cherry and vanilla flavours on the palate. This fresh fruit driven wine is given structure by soft tannins on the palate. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £81.78
Rothbury Estate Shiraz South Eastern Australia
Description: The Rothbury Estate, a working winery since 1968, is situated within Australia's oldest wine-growing region, the famous Hunter Valley. It has long been known for its diversity of wines and for recognising the potential for winemaking in the Hunter, as well as the surrounding areas of Mudgee, Cowra and Orange. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £81.78
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Rothbury Estate Cabernet Sauvignon South Eastern Australia
Description: The Rothbury Estate, a working winery since 1968, is situated within Australia's oldest wine-growing region, the famous Hunter Valley. It has long been known for its diversity of wines and for recognising the potential for winemaking in the Hunter, as well as the surrounding areas of Mudgee, Cowra and Orange. The fruit for this wine was sourced from the company’s own vineyards and selected growers in premium vineyard districts in South Eastern Australia, and once in the winery it was fermented in stainless steel with subtle oak influence. The Rothbury Estate Blue Label Cabernet Sauvignon is bright purple red in the glass. Aromas of cassis and spice combine with cedar and berry on the palate, which is supported by soft tannins. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £81.78
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Rothbury Estate Chardonnay South Eastern Australia
Description: The Rothbury Estate, a working winery since 1968, is situated within Australia's oldest wine-growing region, the famous Hunter Valley. It has long been known for its diversity of wines and for recognising the potential for winemaking in the Hunter, as well as the surrounding areas of Mudgee, Cowra and Orange. 100% Chardonnay fruit was sourced from a range of vineyard sites in South Eastern Australia, the grapes were machine harvested at night to ensure optimum freshness of fruit characters and condition. Once in the winery the fruit was crushed and following this a portion of the wine was fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and American oak. Additionally, a small amount of the final blend underwent malo-lactic fermentation to add a greater complexity with a creamy mouthfeel and an enhanced the soft fruity finish. The Rothbury Estate Blue Label Chardonnay is mid straw colour with vibrant youthful notes in the glass. Classic Chardonnay aromas of peach, melon with a hint of citrus and a subtle oak influence are present on the nose. The palate shows rich fruit flavours with supporting oak and a refreshing crisp finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £81.78
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