Sally's Paddock

Pyrenees Escapade Sunday 30th October 2011

2011-10-09T18:29:00.000-07:00

With only three weeks until the Pyrenees Escapade, everyone needs to be quick and book their tickets! It is a great day out for families with activities for the kids and wine and food tasting for parents. For a small sample of what to expect check out the video.

Special Dozen Prize

2011-10-03T21:48:00.000-07:00

To celebrate Redbank Winery's participation in the Federation Square Showcase tomorrow Wednesday 5th October and Thursday 6th October between 4.30 and 8.30pm - Mailing List Customers who identify themselves at the Sally's Paddock stand go into the draw to win a special dozen of Sally's Paddock and Sally's Hill wines from 1998 to 2009.

Bud Burst

2011-09-19T21:02:00.000-07:00

The Pinot Noir are just starting budburst right on time. Nice warm weather now so the other varieties should follow soon.

New Tapas Menu at the The Flying Pig Deli

2011-08-02T17:51:00.000-07:00

We have moved to a Tapas style menu at the Flying Pig Deli for a quicker and more convenient cellar door experience, so call in at the winery and enjoy with a glass of wine. You can select a few dishes for a group and share, we have also moved to a shared table inside, which is more fun.

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Pinot Retro (Cont.)

2011-04-18T18:48:00.000-07:00

The second flight: by this time Ian from Avoca Hotel and David Jones from Dalwhinnie had turned up and added to the end of the lineup.

Note the introduction of Hundred Tree Hill label in 1997. The standouts to date were Redbank Winery 1992 Pinot. The 1990 Huw Hamilton showed a slight taint on the night but was fabulous for the next two days. Both 1997's were excellent

The Private Bin wines were precursors to the Sally's Hill range, being Estate grown varietals.

The 2008 Mercurey on right was made by intern Andrea Cibin at his mother's Estate and all agreed it was good but way too young.

All the wines so far were getting better, opening up as we knocked off bangers from Casa Iberica, The British Butcher, Istra and many others.

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Pinot Noir Retrospective Tasting

2011-04-18T18:10:00.001-07:00

Having two Burgundian interns this vintage we decided to have a mid-vintage Pinot vertical and sausage taste off.

Started off with four Burgundy style Chardonnays to wet the whistle with Marie Girard's home wine J M Boillot Puligny-Montrachet and Maries delicious Parmesan Twists.

Some guest entries.

Then down to business with the first flight:

New Distributors

2011-03-29T23:45:00.000-07:00

As Neill previously mentioned in an earlier post, as of March 1st we have new distributors.

In Victoria we are now represented by:

Prime Wines VIC

www.primewines.com.au

Sally’s Paddock and Sasha

Tel: (03) 9261 1800
Fax: (03) 9261 1899
Email: orders@wholesalewines.com.au

Level 1/ 262-276 Lorimer Street
Port Melbourne Victoria 3207

Metropolitan Melbourne
Warren Hammond | 0422 370 214 | whammond@wholesalewines.com.au
Jason Baker | 0411 426 326 | jason@primewines.com.au
Kathy Bennett | 0403 065 335 | kbennett@wholesalewines.com.au
Genevieve Cotter | 0401 144 327 | genevieve@primewines.com.au
Jonathan Stobbs | 0423 968 139 | jonathan@primewines.com.au

Winefields (Country Victoria)
Robert Di Pietrantonio | 0417 301 099 | winefields@bigpond.com.au

Marketing
Gemma Lyons | (03) 9261 1819 | gemma@wholesalewines.com.au

In NSW/ACT you can now contact:

Cogito Wines

Nick Butler
Unit 2 7-9 Orion Road
Lane Cove West NSW 2066
Mobile: 0458-672643
nick@cogitowines.com.au

So if you are in the trade and would like to stock our wines don't hesitate to contact them!

2009 Sally's Paddock Release

2010-12-08T16:50:00.000-08:00

We are happy to announce the release of the 31st Vintage of Sally's Paddock with the 2009 bottling.

This powerful wine has a clear Ruby Violet colour with a tinge of purple. Distinctive legs as usual.

The fresh berry aromas have a definite cigar box background with some Rose and Violet floral notes. Some lifted spice and cherry aromas are evident as well.

Definite, balanced and fine palate, fresh and tasting of berries but overall wine flavoured. Subtle and complex new wood flavours are well integrated. Some dark cherry flavours on the front palate. The middle palate is “wine” all the way with lingering complex savoury flavours but more fresh fruit characters than the previous vintages. Fine grained natural tannins. Very long soft clean finish with hints of spices and a lovely aftertaste. This wine is deceptively soft, as usual with Sally's Paddocks at this stage, and will mature beautifully for at least 20 years.

To order ONLINE CLICK HERE. Otherwise you can email Tara at info@sallyspaddock.com.au or call on (03) 5467 7255.

We have released it a month late because the fabulous Spring season has involved a lot more vineyard work. The seasonal tasks of dis-budding, slashing and cultivating were much diminished during the drought, and now the seasons seem to have returned to normal, we are remembering what the full work load was like!

We are very happy to been given a “Distinguished” rating in the Langton's Classification of Australian Wine for the 5th Time. (Now 20 years on). This places Sally's Paddock as one of the top 123 wines, and one of the top 15 Cabernet Blends in Australia. Click here for more information.

Seasons Greetings and Happy Drinking,

Neill
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Ploughing

2010-11-13T22:31:00.000-08:00

Very good Spring rains so ploughing to control the grass in the old fashioned way.
This in a new patch of Malbec vines.

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Sally's Paddock Picnic

2010-10-30T05:09:00.000-07:00

Having our Sally's Paddock Picnic at the "Phantom" Race meeting at Avoca Turf Club on Melbourne Cup Day. http://www.avocaraceclub.com/sallyspaddockpicnic.php

Should be great fun on Tuesday 2nd Nov. all welcome.

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Spring shooting

2010-10-18T05:28:00.000-07:00

A slow start to the shoot this year because of the cold winter staying on. It suited us as we were a bit behind with the pruning.

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Training young Malbec

2010-09-22T05:45:00.000-07:00

Lovely Spring weather in the Pyrenees while Mick trains up the young Malbec.

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Preserving Figs

2010-09-12T04:55:00.000-07:00

My Mum's Recipe for Preserving Figs.

12 lbs Fresh Figs ripe but not breaking up.

12 lbs Sugar

6 Pints water.

4 Lemons

1/4 lb Ginger (Green)

Boil sugar and water then add juice of Lemons and roughly chopped green Ginger

drop in Figs - boil 1.5 to 1.75 hours - take out and place Figs on ceramic dish bum down.

Pour some of the syrup over them and leave for 2 - 3 days then place on wire racks in sun for 4 - 5 days.

These finish between glace and dried fig. Delicious with cheese.
Use left over syrup on pancakes, topping on ice cream, with blue cheese etc.

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#Cabernet Day

2010-09-04T18:20:00.000-07:00

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#Cabernet Day

2010-09-04T17:52:00.000-07:00

Random photos from #cabernet day

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Graig's Hotel

2010-08-20T06:41:00.000-07:00

The charming Conservatory style restaurant at Craig's Royal Hotel in Ballarat. Now serving Sally's Paddock and Sally's Hill Cabernet Franc.

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Pyrenees Rain

2010-08-19T05:35:00.000-07:00

Lot of rain right now. These Cabernet vines in Sally's Paddock won't mind, but we might need a boat to prune them.

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2010-08-14T19:10:00.000-07:00

Everyone here at Redbank Winery are very pleased to release the 2009 Sally's Hill Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes:

Rather full, bright, Ruby colour.
The aromas of violets and dried flowers dominate fresh, slightly earthy notes showing the extended wood maturation in Puncheons.
The fresh lively flavours also taste of concentrated fruit. This Pinot has a sophisticated middle palate which is intense in flavour, yet elegant, warm and silky in style. The lifted end flavours and rounded tannins showing in the medium length finish give an overall impression of balance to this excellent Pyrenees Pinot style.
May keep well in the long term, but I recommend drinking in the next couple of years.
Neill Robb
There is only limited stock of this lovely Pinot Noir and it is only available at Cellar Door and our website so if you would like to Buy Now click here.
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Collecting firewood

2010-08-08T07:04:00.000-07:00

Been a very cold winter.

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Wattle in bloom

2010-08-08T06:54:00.000-07:00

The beautiful Golden Wattle in full bloom. Spring is not far away.
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#23 How to prune Cabernet

2010-08-02T05:19:00.000-07:00

How we cane prune a Cabernet vine for ultra premium grapes at Redbank. Mick Robinson demonstrates the skill of an experienced pruner with a Sally's Paddock Cabernet vine.

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Tim's Kitchen - Google Docs

2010-08-01T00:29:00.000-07:00

Tim's Kitchen - Google Docs

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Harpuka

2010-07-28T17:02:00.000-07:00

Excellent Harpuka at Harrys' Industri. Chardonnay was good too.

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Rally

2010-07-26T08:03:00.000-07:00

George Derrick Rally at Avoca . This takes a while but it is sort of funny .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dt5siG6pOA&videos=pWSmkVjGYc4

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French Brasserie

2010-07-24T05:33:00.000-07:00

Quail stuffed with Black Pudding and all the trimmings. Great food , ambience and staff at #theFrenchBrasserie . 1992 #redbankwinery #PinotNoir. Quick Friday lunch then back to the bush.

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Macaroni Cheese

2010-07-20T05:51:00.000-07:00

My Mum's Macaroni Cheese

1 cup Macaroni
1/2 cup grated cheese
2 cups white sauce
salt, pepper, cayenne, chopped parsley
Sprinkle Macaroni into large saucepan half filled with salted boiling water. Boil until tender (15-20 mins). Drain and pour boiling water over to remove starch and separate.'
Stir the grated cheese into white sauce, season to taste.
Mix Macaroni into cheese sauce, pour into greased fireproof dish. Top with layer of grated cheese and breadcrumbs.
Brown in oven and garnish with chopped parsley.

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Sasha's Dinner Party

2010-07-19T06:28:00.001-07:00

Sash goes to Hampton Bridge Winery in Sonoma Valley, California tomorrow for vintage. Had a great farewell dinner party for some of her friends.

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Barrels

2010-07-17T23:53:00.000-07:00

Barrels everywhere. Trying to stocktake with Scotty away. Doing some major blends. Sally's Hill 2008 Shiraz looks great, so does S. H. Pinot Noir 2009. Release both August.

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Flying Pig

2010-07-03T07:11:00.000-07:00

The Flying Pig on duty in his Deli at Redbank Winery.

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Smoked Lamb

2010-07-01T03:55:00.000-07:00

A misty day so smoking the cured Pyrenees Lamb for the Redbank Winery Deli.

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Burning logs

2010-06-13T07:13:00.000-07:00

Been on the ground since before I bought the place. Finally got around to burning them. They must have been struck by lightning as they are no good for firewood.

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Lunch Spencer

2010-06-09T21:44:00.000-07:00

Very nice John Dory at Hotel Spencer for quick lunch. Glass of Christmont Chardonnay

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Open fire

2010-06-08T20:51:00.001-07:00

One of the few good things about winter.

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#cabernet

Shiraz

2010-06-07T07:07:00.001-07:00

Only 29 cases of 2006 Sally's Hill Shiraz left, so hurry if you want some.

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Lunch

2010-06-07T06:57:00.000-07:00

Sausages and Salad for lunch in Redbank Winery with John, Wes, Jack and Sash

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Caterina's

2010-06-03T06:14:00.000-07:00

Good day doing trade calls with Rebecca. Nice lunch at Caterina's . Sorry about bad photo of Caterina.

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Blending

2010-06-03T06:08:00.000-07:00

Doing a blend on the `2008 Sally's Hill Shiraz with Scotty and Sash.

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After Vintage Luncheon

2010-05-31T06:40:00.000-07:00

Part of our happy table at the after vintage luncheon at Warrenmang. The 20th. Great food by Chef Daniel Jones. 2001 Sally's Paddock was memorable.

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Grading

2010-05-27T23:58:00.000-07:00

Grading up the roads after the rain.

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Liquidambar

2010-05-23T00:51:00.000-07:00

Liquidambar looks good there but frost this morning will knock the leaves off everything.

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Packam Pears.

2010-05-23T00:27:00.000-07:00

Last of the Autumn fruit. Good for pies.

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Chestnuts

2010-05-18T04:24:00.000-07:00

Anyone know a painless way to shuck them?

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Seductions

2010-05-17T05:55:00.000-07:00

Wonderful creations by Kinsan.

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The Long track Pantry

2010-05-17T05:47:00.000-07:00

The charming Long Track cafe at Jugiong. Best tucker and coffee between Melbourne and Sydney.

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Jugiong

2010-05-12T03:19:00.000-07:00

The beautiful Jugiong Pub, and a few hoppers collected in the Mallee.

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Benchmark Dinner

2010-05-11T22:52:00.000-07:00

Part of the happy crowd at the Benchmark/Sally's Paddock wine dinner in Canberra. Fabulous food and charming staff. The '98 Sally's Paddock showed well but '05 Sally's Hill Cabernet Franc was my fave.

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Pyrenees Winemakers

2010-05-07T20:47:00.000-07:00

John Harris - Mt. Avoca, Loic de Calvez - Taltarni, Mark Summerfield, Scott Hutton - Redbank Winery. Ian the exemlary host is behind.

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Pyrenees Winemakers Lunch

2010-05-07T20:36:00.000-07:00

Fun and great food at the Pyrenees Winemakers after vintage lunch. Alison at the Avoca Hotel certainly can cook!

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Falls Creek Expo

2010-05-05T00:39:00.000-07:00

The Big Top kept the snow out but not the cold. Rebecca from Inwine at our stand.

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Grampians Grape Escape

2010-05-04T01:20:00.000-07:00

Busy in the Pyrenees tent.

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Anzac Day Races

2010-04-26T05:36:00.000-07:00

At the Anzac Day races

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Bus-about

2010-04-26T05:33:00.000-07:00

ready for the bus-about hordes

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Chestnuts

2010-04-26T05:30:00.000-07:00

Boggins of chestnuts this year.

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Olive pickling

2010-04-26T05:25:00.001-07:00

Getting full of olives for pickling

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Olives in April

2010-04-19T07:12:00.000-07:00

Just finished picking wine grapes today but Olives are waiting.

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Roasting chestnuts

2010-04-17T07:16:00.000-07:00

Anyone staying staying in Chestnut Cottage can roast their own chestnuts at this time of year. These are Spanish Chestnuts from the tree behind. They are small but very tasty. Kept me alive (with some Sally's Hill Chardonnay) while I was hot smoking some Pyrenees lamb late in the day.

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Cut-out

2010-04-17T07:12:00.000-07:00

Had the pickers cut-out party but we still have a days picking left.

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30th Birthday

2010-04-11T17:11:00.000-07:00

The 2008 Sally's Paddock. The 30th release. Having vertical dinner at Benchmark, Canberra on Tues. May 11, tasting 5 back vintages at winery for Bus-a-bout Sat 24th April $2 charge, and vertical for trade and mail list friends at Lamaro's 3pm on 27th April. More retro's later in year Sydney, HK, Tullebudgera, wherever.

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Pressing

2010-04-11T06:16:00.000-07:00

Pressing slowly this year, lovely flavour and richness in the last cut. Only one days picking to go.

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Cathy and Jacques Reymond

2010-04-07T05:53:00.000-07:00

A nice dinner on the verandah. Bouchiers chicken. 2008 Sally's Hill Chardonnay, 1997 Sally's Hill Pinot Noir and 1992 Sally's Paddock. Lovely weather

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Shanghai visitors

2010-04-07T05:43:00.000-07:00

Mat Ryan, Alan, Claire and Michele from Shangers,
Mickey, Matty, Rene, Ali and Emma from all over. Had a great night in the winery, Sashimi Salmon, Mussels, Steak and 2001 Sally's Paddock.

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Punching

2010-04-07T05:11:00.000-07:00

Still doing it the old fashioned way.

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Sash and Charlie

2010-04-06T23:29:00.000-07:00

This is an old photo of picking in March but having trouble with my laptop and then sat on my Ixus and then... you know.

Anyway still picking in April which is more like the good old days. Weather is lovely, had some rain overnight but still picking Cabernet Franc and Merlot in Sally's East. Hope to finish this week but forecast for rain Friday so not sure. Grapes still in good condition and Beaumes standing still at 13.2.

More when i get my gear to operate.

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Flying Pig Marmalade

2010-03-24T21:22:00.000-07:00

A special order of Flying Pig Deli Brandied Marmalade for Japan.

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Toto and Sig

2010-03-24T21:19:00.001-07:00

Toto Choi and Siggy picking Cabernet in Sally's East. Weather has been perfect

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Uchida and Christl

2010-03-24T21:15:00.000-07:00

Nobby Uchida and Siggy Christl flew in from Tokyo and Nordlingen for the Sally's Paddock picking. BBQs are all the rage at Redbank.

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Tiger Wong

2010-03-24T21:12:00.000-07:00

Doing the deal for a container to Guangzhou with Tiger Wong

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Tasting

2010-03-15T05:10:00.001-07:00

Nice tasting of vintages of Mt Avoca wines back to 1976. John Harris, Mt. Avoca winemaker with Scott Hutton, winemaker Redbank Winery.

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Murray River

2010-03-13T17:47:00.000-08:00

The Mighty Murray near Rutherglen. Went to Morris Wines on way back from Sydney to get some Flor Fino for my sherry barrel. Beatiful wine. Might keep some separate.

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Sydney

2010-03-13T17:41:00.001-08:00

Had a lovely lunch with Inwine rep Liz at Falconer in Oxford St, Sydney. Manager plays LPs on old turntable. Nice!

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floods!

2010-03-08T05:36:00.000-08:00

Lot of water near Deniliquin. Got worse at Wagga Wagga, over the road in several places.

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Stopped picking

2010-03-08T05:29:00.000-08:00

Raining fit to bust, so no picking. Not too worried (yet!).

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Picking Pinot

2010-02-25T12:41:00.000-08:00

Here's Mick picking Pinot Noir in the Back Paddock.

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Sally Turns 30!

2010-02-17T15:27:00.000-08:00

The 2008 Sally’s Paddock will be released on the 1st March 2010. It will be the 30th Vintage of the classic Australian wine from this legendary vineyard, nestled in the heart of the Victorian Pyrenees at Redbank.
Planted in 1973, Sally’s Paddock is a single vineyard comprising Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec.
Neill Robb, owner and winemaker of Sally’s Paddock, has evolved this iconic blend over the years during which time it has received many accolades, not least of which is a “Distinguished” rating in Langton’s Classification of Fine Australian Wine IV – one of only 101 Australian wines chosen for the list. Langton’s describes Sally’s Paddock as “a modern Victorian classic”.
“This lovely wine has a vivid deep ruby red colour with a tinge of Violet. Lifted Cherry Liquor aromas with some Cedar and Vanilla background lead to an overall character of ripe autumn berries and some subdued spice notes. Slightly dusty with a little leafiness. Soft, round and full palate, tasting of ripe berry fruit and lifted dark chocolate, with new oak flavours totally integrated. Fresh savoury middle palate with lingering complex wine flavours. Very long, soft finish with hints of cloves. This wine deceptively soft and easy to drink and will need some time to develop its latent power. The 2008 Sally’s Paddock should keep well for up to 10 or 15 years.”
Sally’s Paddock is available through selected fine wine retailers and good restaurants both nationally and worldwide.
Contact: Neill Robb, Winemaker, Redbank Winery.
Phone: (03) 5467 7255, Fax: (03) 5467 7248 Email: info@sallyspaddock.com.au
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Nutting

2010-02-15T02:17:00.000-08:00

Should have been working....but late morning sun was so nice I went nuttting. Crimson Rosellas got a lot of the California Papershells but the Josephines are all there.

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UK Wineflight

2010-02-13T00:11:00.000-08:00

The Pyrenees winemakers were well represented at Hazel Murphy's UK Wineflight in the Melbourne Convention centre. Andrew Koerner, Blue Pyrenees; David Jones, Dalwhinnie;
Matt Barry, Mt. Avoca; Loic De Calvez, Taltarni and of course yours truly behind the camera.

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Olives

2010-02-09T04:10:00.000-08:00

Very prolific olive crop this year. Pick in May usually.

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Back Paddock Pinot Noir

2010-02-07T15:18:00.000-08:00

Beautiful looking Pinot Noir! Still a way off being ripe though. Weather is perfect , hot days cool nights.

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Windmill

2010-02-07T15:15:00.000-08:00

Finally got the old windmill down.

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Sunshower

2010-02-01T03:35:00.000-08:00

Ten mm rain in a hurry then cool change. Perfect.

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Peaches

2010-01-31T04:46:00.000-08:00

Beautiful peaches this year

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Noah's

2010-01-31T04:40:00.001-08:00

The lovely Art Deco restaurant at Tylden now serves Sally's Hill Chardonnay and Sasha NV Brut.

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The Wallaby Brothers

2010-01-25T04:44:00.000-08:00

Yours truly and Ikuei Arakane (Kinsan) getting up a BBQ of Wagyu, Kangaroo and Wallaby. Fresh peaches plums and mulberries off the trees to follow. Yum!

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Oz Day

2010-01-22T05:03:00.000-08:00

Then off to Taxi for drinks with my old mate Kinsan, Tapas at Movida, Charcuterie at The French Brasserie nightcap at Press Club and Spleen. Good day all round.

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Oz Day

2010-01-22T04:57:00.001-08:00

Then a couple of Qingdaos at the City Wine Shop with Muzza and off to Government House to meet the future King of Oz.

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Australia Day

2010-01-22T04:47:00.000-08:00

Busy day! Off to Melbourne to Victoria's Oz Day lunch at Docklands which we help sponsor. Sasha NV Brut the Sparkling.

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Underground mutton

2010-01-20T03:07:00.000-08:00

Scotty shot a couple of bunnys in the Pinot so I pumped them with sage and thyme cure, 4 hours later threw them on the barbie. Delicious. (and inexpensive!)

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Tracy Jolly

2010-01-20T02:47:00.000-08:00

Great food by Tracy Jolly. A terrific night.

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Naomi's Wedding

2010-01-20T02:42:00.000-08:00

Coming through the rye

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Naomi's Wedding

2010-01-20T02:32:00.000-08:00

Dodge Bros. (1931 I think) arriving at Redbank Winery for the Wedding reception of Naomi and Ash.

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Raining again

2010-01-12T12:24:00.000-08:00

Nice change, was 39 degrees C, now 15.

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Black Prince

2010-01-12T12:23:00.000-08:00

Just coloring nicely. The birds start on them of course.

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Perfect Drop

2010-01-09T03:55:00.000-08:00

Had to pass on a drink at the Moonambel Pub with Heathcliffe to rush Hundred Tree Hill Cabernet to the Perfect Drop in Daylesford. Devon has put in new paving and deck. Looks great.

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Bat Classic Day 3

2010-01-04T23:42:00.000-08:00

Great cycling past the Sally's Paddock sign on the hot dog circuit at Eastern Beach, Geelong.

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Second Day Bay Crits

2010-01-02T23:21:00.001-08:00

A wonderful day at the cycling. The Pub in the Park did a brisk trade in Sally's Paddock.

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Team Urban

2010-01-02T23:21:00.000-08:00

The Urban team hopping into the 2000 Sally's Paddock. Graeme Brown, race leader at end.

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Real cultivation

2010-01-01T23:07:00.000-08:00

This was New Years day!

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Woops

2010-01-01T23:03:00.001-08:00

Sorry, that was Kris who had a good day in the first round of the Bay Crits, cycling in the Sally's Paddock/John McMullen team.

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Cultivation

2010-01-01T23:02:00.000-08:00

New Years Day but it rained so have to look at this all day.

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Yellowbelly

2009-12-31T19:24:00.000-08:00

Storms can't stop Lloyd from frying up the Yellowbelly. Great fish! Buckets of rain 5 minutes after this. Happy New Year everyone.

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