ochre wine list



Australian vineyards are established in a wide range of climates, reflecting the diverse environments of this continent. Between 1996 and 2002 the grapes area in Australia roughly doubled from about 75,000 hectares to well over 150,000. While a large proportion of that increase is due to the activities of the mega-wine companies, there has been significant growth in smaller and medium sized enterprises.

As well as an increase in quantity and quality of wine there has been an increase in diversity. There are more varieties and styles on offer. Wine pioneers with a sense of adventure, passion and entrepreneurship have been planting new (and renewed) varieties in more and more districts. In this context the term 'new varietals' includes some classic varieties that had limited attention in Australia, such as Tempranillo, and others such as Grenache which have been around for a long time but are undergoing a revival. A few varieties are represented in Australia by just one or a mere handful of growers. Other new varietals, such as Pinot Grigio are on the way to becoming commonplace.

This list includes some classic varieties that have had limited attention in Australia, such as Tempranillo, and others such as Grenache which have been around for a long time but are undergoing a revival. Here you will no doubt recognize some names that are institutions of the Australian wine industry, but you will also discover some emerging and boutique wines that have a very limited retail distribution and are incredibly hard to find. Enjoy

Nov 2007

Vintages subject to change 

Sparkling Wines 

The Duchess Sparkling Blend of Areas                                                                                              
Stonier Sparkling 2004 Mornington Peninsula                                                                                    
Domaine Chandon Vintage Brut Yarra Valley                                                                                              
NV Peter Rumball Sparkling Shiraz Coonawarra                                                                          
Cape d’Estaing Sparkling Cabernet  2001Kangaroo Island

Pinks!    

NV Jansz Sparkling Rosé Tasmainia                                                                                                           
Charles Melton Rose of Virginia 2007Barossa                                                                                   
Innocent Bystander Pink Moscato 2006

Whites      

The Ochre House White Adelaide Hills                                                                                                                               
Tim Adams Riesling 2006 Clare Valley                                                                                              
Macforbes Riesling RS 16 2006 Strathbogie Ranges                                                                         
Petaluma Riesling 2007 Clare Valley                                                                                                            
Stella Bella Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Margaret River                                                                             
Shaw and Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Adelaide Hills                                                                       
Leeuwin Estate ‘Siblings’ Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Margaret River                                                   
Henschke’s Tilly Vineyard 2005 Barossa                                                                                            
Sandalford Verdelho 2007 Hunter Valley                                                                                                     
Shadowfax Pinot Gris 2006 Adelaide Hills                                                                                                    
Ninth Island Pinot Grigio 2007Tasmania                                                                                             
Pooles Rock Semillon 2003 Hunter Valley

Chardonnays

Forest Hill Unwooded Chardonnay 2007 Great Southern                                                                   
Frogmore Creek Organically Grown Chardonnay 2005 Tasmania                                                              Fox Creek Chardonnay 2006 McLaren Vale                                                                                               
Sticks Chardonnay 2004 Yarra Valley                                                                                                          
Giant Steps Chardonnay 2005 Yarra Valley                                                                                       
Cullen Chardonnay 2003 Margaret River

Pinot Noir

Stefano Lubiana Primavera Pinot Noir 2006 Tasmania                                                                               
Frogmore Creek Organically Grown Pinot Noir 2005 Tasmania                                                                  
Nepenthe Charleston Pinot Noir 2005 Adelaide Hills                                                                          
Jones Road Pinot Noir 2004 Mornington Peninsula                                                                            Kooyong Pinot Noir 2005 Mornington Peninsula

Red Blends and Varietals 

The Ochre House Red Limestone Coast
Shelmerdine Merlot 2005 Heathcote                                                                                                  
Majella Merlot 2005 Coonawarra                                                                                                       
West Cape Howe Cabernet Merlot 2004 Great Southern                                                                    
Lenton Brae Cabernet Merlot 2005 Margaret River                                                                                     
Innocent Bystander Shiraz Viognier 2005 Heathcote                                                                                    
Henschke ‘Henry’s Seven’ Shiraz Grenache Viognier  2005 Eden Valley                                          
Tar & Roses Sangiovese 2006 Heathcote
The “TGV’ - Yalumba Hand Picked Tempranillo Grenache Viognier 2005 Barossa     
Swings & Roundabouts Tempranillo 2005 Margaret River
Coriole ‘The Dancing Fig’ Shiraz Mourvedre 2004 McLaren Vale
Two Hands Brave Faces 2005 Shiraz Grenache
d’Arrys Original Shiraz Grenache 2005 McLaren Vale
Charles Melton Nine Popes 2003 Barossa
1998 d’Arenberg Custodian Grenache McLaren Vale ;
1998 d’Arenberg Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre McLaren Vale

Shiraz & Cabernet   

Cape d’ Estaing Shiraz 2003 Kangaroo Island
First Drop ‘Mother’s Milk’ Shiraz 2005 Barossa
Sanguine Shiraz 2004 Heathcote
Rockbare Shiraz 2005 McLaren Vale
Primo Estate Angel Gully Shiraz 2003 Adelaide Hills
Turkey Flat Shiraz 2005 Barossa
Orlando Lawson’s Shiraz 2000 Barossa
Hugo Shiraz 2005 McLaren Vale
Yalumba Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2003 Barossa
Cape d’ Estaing ‘Wisanger Hills’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Kangaroo Island
Zema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Coonawarra
Howard Park Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Great Southern / Margaret River 
Knappstein Enterprise Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Clare Valley 
Fox Creek Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 McLaren Vale

 

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