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NOTES
Chrismont incorporates the winery and cellar door operations in Cheshunt, in addition to estate vineyards located in Cheshunt & Whitfield. The beautiful, undulating property in the heart of the agriculturally rich and diverse King Valley was dedicated initially to tobacco production in the 1960’s. Arnie with his father Arnold transitioned the property to wine grape production in the late 1970’s.
Over the almost 30 years since then, the King Valley and Chrismont vineyards have become synonymous with the production of high quality wine grapes for red, white, and sparkling wine. Of particular interest to the region, and indeed Chrismont, are the plantings of traditional Italian varieties in the area.
The variations from one vintage to the next, particularly relevant in a cool climate wine region such as the King Valley, are at the heart of boutique winemaking at Chrismont; the hands-on crafting of single vineyard, single varietal wines into the truest representation of grape, vineyard, vintage and winemaker through a combination of traditional and modern techniques.
TASTING NOTES
The deep, rich red LA ZONA Barbera 2005 offers intense plum and black cherry aromas. A concentration of elegant spicy plum, chocolate, blackberries and toasty vanilla notes on the palate is matched with crisp acidity and soft tannins. This wine pairs well with pasta served in tomato sauces to heavy game, braised veal or pizza. Drink now or cellar to 2015.
REVIEWS
Has a considerable volume of tarry/spicy, savoury black fruit flavours on the mid-palate, yet doesn't follow through on the finish. Screwcap. 14% alc. 88 Points James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2010
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