The 2004 vintage provided us with outstanding Shiraz. The hot and dry conditions over the ripening period concentrated fruit flavours, lowered yields, and ripened the berries to an ideal level. The fruit was harvested by hand, and then crushed into traditional open top fermenters for a three day cold-soaking period prior to fermentation. During the fermentation the must was plunged by hand twice a day to extract colour, flavour and tannins. The wine was then pressed and transferred to a mixture of new and one year old French Oak barriques for 18 months maturation.

Offer #1 The Estate pack; six 2007 Verdelho & six 2004 Estate Shiraz for only $170.00, save $46.00!!!

Offer #2 The Reserve pack; six 2006 Reserve Chardonnay & six 2004 Bridie’s Reserve Shiraz for only $312.00, save $78.00!!!

The Purchase of either of these mixed dozens will also extend your complimentary Member’s Accommodation at Winery Cottage by one night!

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We have a permanent case special price for our Fatso’s Revenge White and Red. Each are $150.00 per case, save $54.00.

In the March Newsletter I wrote a fairly sobering summary of the 2007 vintage. Whilst the quality of wine produced was very high, the exceptionally low yields, and the prospect of no water for the following year was taking its toll on my morale. It is now, after some 300mm of rainfall over the last two weeks, quite amazing to reflect on those comments.

I would like to congratulate the first winners of our Greatest Cork Club Cook competition, Stephen and Susie Burnet, who submitted this fantastic recipe for Sydney Rock oysters matched with an aged Wandin Valley Reserve Semillon. The Burnet’s have won an additional two night’s mid-week accommodation at Winery Cottage and a six pack of our 2006 Single Vineyard Semillon. Well Done! We are once again seeking submissions for the Greatest Cork Club Cook with the winner announced in the next Cork Club News. Remember, the wine you match the dish with will be the one we send as your prize.

Pink Success…

The very much hyped 2007 Pavilion Rosé is already grabbing the attention of wine critics.

Please put the Cork Club on your list of organizations to advise when you renew your credit card or move to a new credit card. You will have my eternal gratitude rather than my infernal blaspheming each quarter when I am organizing the wine shipment.