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NOTES
The eleven acre vineyard is located 10kms south of Clare in the picturesque Skilly Hills, adjacent to the Spring Gully Conservation Park, Mitchell Wines and Kilikanoon Wines.
When purchased by Ray and Lynette Klavins, the thirty five acre property was covered with Salvation Jane, truckloads of rubbish, and consisted of a derelict, ancient, dairy/shearing shed and an equally ancient, tumbled down piggery. But ... it was in a wonderful location, had fabulous views and would grow good grapes. It just needed huge amounts of work. In 1994 the roads went in, the dam was enlarged and the Cabernet Sauvignon was planted with the help of family and friends. The Shiraz and Semillon followed in 1996.
TASTING NOTES
Bright, clear pale straw; a nose with intense grassy aromatics with a hint of asparagus. The palate is tight and crisp with tropical fruit flavours and a lively, zesty finish. Serve chilled as a perfect accompaniment to fresh shellfish or calamari.
REVIEWS
Has plenty of power, depth and length, albeit without the lifted aromatics of WA wines in this category; may develop well, however. Screwcap.12% alc. Rating 88 Drink 2012 James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2010
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