December 11, 2010
The vineyards are owned by investment funds (founder was Kevin Mitchell's father) - 500 acres.
Such a small building...
...for such an impressive winery.
The counter was high - Rose asked the Pilgrims to stand up.
The Ray & Rose Comedy Team
Rose sprained her wrist - from lifting too many glasses. She has a nurse coming around for drinks and for physiotherapy – numbs the pain.
Rose sprained her wrist - from lifting too many glasses. She has a nurse coming around for drinks and for physiotherapy – numbs the pain.
Thanks to Ray & Rose for the great tasting.
"We're very experienced drunks, that's why we got work."
Brut Vouvray
Appellation Vouvray Controlée
Vintage 2008
Méethode Tradtionnelle
Pilgrims' Notes
very tiny bubbles, very fruity
Appellation Vouvray Controlée
Vintage 2008
Méethode Tradtionnelle
Pilgrims' Notes
very tiny bubbles, very fruity
Zolo Mort's Block
Watervale Reisling 2010
Pilgrims' Notes
citrus, but well balanced, no acid
Watervale Reisling 2010
Pilgrims' Notes
citrus, but well balanced, no acid
Zolo Mort's Block
Watervale Reserve Reisling 2010
Pilgrims' Notes
soft citrus, finish in acid
Watervale Reserve Reisling 2010
Pilgrims' Notes
soft citrus, finish in acid
Barrel Fermented Semillion
Clare Valley 2008
Pilgrims' Notes
toasty, oak, very soft
Clare Valley 2008
Pilgrims' Notes
toasty, oak, very soft
Second Fiddle
Clare Valley Rose 2009
Pilgrims' Notes
sweet, fruit - strawberry, cherries
Clare Valley Rose 2009
Pilgrims' Notes
sweet, fruit - strawberry, cherries
Prodigal Grenache
Clare Valley 2007
Pilgrims' Notes
15%, very soft, nice, very light, gorgeous and light
Clare Valley 2007
Pilgrims' Notes
15%, very soft, nice, very light, gorgeous and light
The Medley GSM
Barrosa Valley Clare Valley 2007
Pilgrims' Notes
14.5%, 50-40-10, very very nice, light, well balanced
Barrosa Valley Clare Valley 2007
Pilgrims' Notes
14.5%, 50-40-10, very very nice, light, well balanced
Blocks Road
Cab Sauv 2007
Pilgrims' Notes
14.2%, very tight, hydrogen peroxide, drought year, all grapes came available at the samte time - no place to put them, so had to leave some on the vine
Cab Sauv 2007
Pilgrims' Notes
14.2%, very tight, hydrogen peroxide, drought year, all grapes came available at the samte time - no place to put them, so had to leave some on the vine
Covenant
Clare Valley Shiraz 2008
Pilgrims' Notes
good finish, tannin
Clare Valley Shiraz 2008
Pilgrims' Notes
good finish, tannin
Oracle Shiraz
2007
Pilgrims' Notes
14.%, 100% french oak, soft on finish
2007
Pilgrims' Notes
14.%, 100% french oak, soft on finish
Mort's Cut
Watervale Reisling 2009
Pilgrims' Notes
1st vintage, very big apple/spice nose, very good balance, gorgeous, lighter, very good, clean finish
Watervale Reisling 2009
Pilgrims' Notes
1st vintage, very big apple/spice nose, very good balance, gorgeous, lighter, very good, clean finish
