Pinot Retro (Cont.)

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

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

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

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
Website: http://sallyspaddock.com.au/

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.

Website: http://sallyspaddock.com.au/

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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