2009 Sally's Paddock Release

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

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

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

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

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

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Preserving Figs

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

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#Cabernet Day

Random photos from #cabernet day

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Graig's Hotel

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

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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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

Been a very cold winter.



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Wattle in bloom

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

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

Tim's Kitchen - Google Docs

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Harpuka

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




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Rally

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

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

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

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

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

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


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Smoked Lamb

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



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Burning logs

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

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


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Open fire

One of the few good things about winter.


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#cabernet

Shiraz

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


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Lunch

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


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Caterina's

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


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Blending

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


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After Vintage Luncheon

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

Grading up the roads after the rain.


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Liquidambar

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


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Packam Pears.

Last of the Autumn fruit. Good for pies.


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Chestnuts

Anyone know a painless way to shuck them?


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Seductions

Wonderful creations by Kinsan.



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The Long track Pantry

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


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Jugiong

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



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Benchmark Dinner

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

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

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

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




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Grampians Grape Escape

Busy in the Pyrenees tent.


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Anzac Day Races

At the Anzac Day races


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Bus-about

ready for the bus-about hordes


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Chestnuts

Boggins of chestnuts this year.


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Olive pickling

Getting full of olives for pickling



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Olives in April

Just finished picking wine grapes today but Olives are waiting.



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Roasting chestnuts

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

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


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30th Birthday

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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