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NOTES
The planning of Brown Magpie Wines started in 1998. This new venture was born through Shane’s and Loretta’s love of fine wine love of horticulture. The property we selected is ideal for the purpose. It consists of 20 hectares on a gentle, north facing slope: the cypress trees, planted on the western and southern borders, provide a warm, sheltered site. Situated in Modewarre, which is a few kilometres from Geelong, it is in the hinterland of the Surf Coast.
Brown Magpie Wines has nine hectares of grapevines, which were planted in 2001 and 2002. The Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are all currently producing, and we have just finished our sixth vintage. The vineyard displays a range of soils from sandy loam to light clay, and the water supply is fresh rainwater from our dam and water tanks.
TASTING NOTES
The 2006 vintage is looking to be the best year yet for Shiraz at Brown Magpie. The ripening season was cooler and more consistent than 2005, producing a classic cool climate Surf Coast Shiraz.
This estate gem from Geelong shows complex, peppery cool-climate style; finely ground spices sit across ripe mixed berries and meaty / savoury notes. The palate is a medium weight affair, elegant and restrained, plum and spiced berry flavours, finishing meaty and tidy.
OTHER REVIEWS
“Light-to medium bodied; has a delicious array of spicy red and black fruits on a fresh and very long palate; trophy, Geelong Wine Show ‘07 -94 Points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2009
OTHER AWARDS
Gold Medal - Geelong Wine Show 2007
Trophy - 'Best Shiraz' Geelong Wine Show 2007
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