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NOTES
Garry and Rollo Crittenden are dedicated small scale vignerons with an exciting range of handcrafted wines. Today, their efforts are channelled into producing small batches of wines that elegantly and emphatically speak of their varietal and geographic provenance under the Crittenden Estate, Pinocchio and Geppetto ranges The family takes great care, pleasure and pride in the wine it produces. The portfolio spans estate-grown, cool climate wines of Burgundian origin, new and exciting Italian varietals and other regional classics from both the Mornington Peninsula and further afield from some of central and north-east Victoria’s finest vineyards.
While that is indicative of how far this family company has come since planting its first vines on the Peninsula 25 years ago, there is one overriding and essential constant linking all phases of its winemaking endeavours: a deep-seated commitment to doing everything possible in the vineyard that leads to the finest fruit quality and, afterwards, treating that fruit in the winery in such a way as to ensure it produces inspirational wine that reflects such care, passion and craftsmanship.
This is a small group of wines which, in our view, offer the opportunity to drink premium quality wines at a fraction of the price you might expect to pay. The Geppetto range of wines is meant for drinking. Every day if you want to! There is nothing overly complex about Geppetto; what you see is what you get. Designed to be accessible and honest, you will find the wines are consistent in their quality.
TASTING NOTES
Cabernet Merlot as a blend is making something of a comeback at the moment and deserves still more recognition than it currently gets as a wine style. The Cabernet component gives the wine firmness and authority and the Merlot brings a soft approachability. The nose is like a basket of mixed red berries and the palate is soft and gentle without harsh or astringent tannins. The acid is noticeable which makes this wine such a good accompaniment to grills and braises or firm cheeses.
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