RED FIVE STAR WINERY Winery Awarded 5 Red … · RED FIVE STAR WINERY Winery Awarded 5 Red Stars by James Halliday Wine Companion ... WINEMAKERS NOTES = Once destemmed the grapes

Monday, July 23, 2018

RED FIVE STAR WINERY

Winery Awarded 5 Red Stars by

James Halliday Wine Companion“Outstanding Winery Regularly Producing Wines

Of Exemplary Quality And Typicity.

Will Have At Least 2 Wines Rated At 95 Points Or Above,

And Had A Five – Star Rating For The Previous 2 Years.

2017 Goose Island Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 12.5% Alc

SERAFINOMcLAREN VALE & ADELAIDE HILLS SOUTH AUSTRALIA

GOOSE ISLAND SERIES

James Halliday Winery Rating

***** RED 5 STAR WINERY *****

GRAPE VARIETIES = 70% Sauvignon Blanc 30% Semillon

COLOUR = Pale straw.

BOUQUET = The bouquet shows kaffir lime leaf, tropical and fresh

cut citrus characters.

PALATE = The Goose SBS is an easy drinking, fresh and fruity wine.

Full of bright textural flavours and a crisp mouth feel.

CELLARING POTENTIAL = Enjoy now.

FOODMATCH = Chicken salad and seafood.

WINEMAKING = The Goose Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is made to

express the positive attributes of the premium vineyards. The

premium parcels are fermented individually in stainless steel

fermenters over 10 days to capture optimum varietal flavours. The

wine is left on yeast leaves for 30 days prior to blending. This style of

winemaking provides greater texture and mouthfeel.

2018 Goose Island Rose 12.5% Alc

GOOSE ISLAND SERIES



GRAPE VARIETIES = Sangiovese.

COLOUR = Pale pink.

BOUQUET = The Goose Island Rose is an aromatic style, capturing

the essence of fresh strawberries and raspberries.

PALATE = The palate delivers a delicious balance of strawberries

and cream. This wine is made to a soft dryer style with integrated

minerality and very little tannin. The Goose Island Rose is a fresh,

crisp and vibrant wine for all occasions.

CELLARING POTENTIAL = Enjoy now.

FOODMATCH = Great lunch time wine with Tapas.

WINEMAKERS COMMENTS = The Goose Island Rose is made to

express the positive attributes of Serafino’s premium estate vineyard.

The Rose is made to a natural winemaking process incorporating

minimal intervention. A premium parcel of juice is run – off from a

selected Sangiovese ferment to capture the optimum colour and

flavour profile to suit our vibrant and crisp style Rose. The juice is

then fermented individually in a stainless steel fermenter over 10 days

where it develops structure and complexity. This wine does not see

any oak treatment as we aim to capture every essence of the fruit

available. We bottle the Rose within a few months of completing

fermentation to gain the full benefits of its drink now style.

SERAFINOMcLAREN VALE SOUTH AUSTRALIA

2015 Goose Island Cabernet Sauvignon 14.5% Alc

GOOSE ISLAND SERIES



GRAPE VARIETIES = 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

COLOUR = Bright red with purple hue.

BOUQUET = This Cabernet Sauvignon displays a lifted bouquet of

red berry fruits and spice.

PALATE = This Cabernet Sauvignon has purity of fruit and freshness

of flavor, with mint, black pepper, sage leaf, black currant and black

cherry complemented by fine supple tannins.

CELLARING POTENTIAL = Enjoy now or cellar up to 2020.

FOODMATCH = Your favorite lamb and black olive dishes.

VINEYARDS = The fruit is sourced from a combination of our Estate

grown vineyards including Communication and Little Road vineyards

in McLaren Vale, South Australia.

WINEMAKING TECHNIQUES = Matured in 3 year old hogsheads,

American oak 50% and French oak 50%.

WINEMAKERS COMMENTS = The fruit is destemmed and

fermented in a combination of stainless steel and open fermenters

using selected yeast strains. The ferments remained on skins for a

period of 8 days in order to keep the tannins soft and supple and the

fruit bright and fresh. Post ferment the wine is pressed and allowed to

undergo malolactic fermentation in tank. After malolactic

fermentation, the wine is racked to seasoned French and American

oak hogsheads (300L) for a period of nine months.


2016 Goose Island Shiraz 14.0% Alc

GOOSE ISLAND SERIES



GRAPE VARIETIES = 100% Shiraz.

COLOUR = Bright red with purple hue.

BOUQUET = This Shiraz has a lifted bouquet of red berry fruits, spice

and oak.

PALATE = The purity of this Shiraz and freshness of flavor, we believe

this wine over delivers with flavours of dark plums, spice and a long

lingering palate complemented by fine supple tannins.

CELLARING POTENTIAL = Enjoy now and up to 2020.

FOODMATCH = Your favourite tapas.

VINEYARDS = The fruit was sourced from a combination of our Estate

grown vineyards including Malpas and Little Road vineyards in McLaren

Vale, South Australia.

WINEMAKERS TECHNIQUES = Matured in 2 year old hogsheads.

American Oak 70% and French Oak 30%.

WINEMAKERS NOTES = The fruit was destemmed and fermented in a

combination of stainless steel and open fermenters using selected yeast

strains. The ferments remained on skins for a period of 8 days in order

to keep the tannins soft and subtle and the fruit bright and fresh. Post

ferment the wine was pressed and allowed to undergo malolactic

fermentation in tank. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was racked

to seasoned French and American oak hogsheads (300LT) for a period

of 9 months.

Gold Medal Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2017

Gold Medal McLaren Vale Wine Show 2017


N/V Goose Island Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 11.5% Alc

GOOSE ISLAND SERIES



GRAPE VARIETIES = Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

COLOUR = Pale lemon.

BOUQUET = This fresh sparkling displays a lifted strawberry fruit

bouquet coming from the Pinot Noir and zesty lemons from the

Chardonnay.

PALATE = The palate is lively with citrus and apple flavours,

creaminess from malolactic fermentation, and finishes with crisp

acidity.

CELLARING POTENTIAL = Enjoy now – serve chilled.

FOODMATCH = As an aperitif, or to be enjoyed as is on a hot

summers day.


2017 Bellissimo Pinot Grigio 12.5% Alc

BELLISSIMO SERIES



GRAPE VARIETIES = 100% Pinot Grigio.


BOUQUET = Lifted apple and lemon citrus aromas.

PALATE = Honeysuckle and pear linger on the palate, leaving a

refreshing crisp finish.

CELLARING POTENTIAL = To enjoy now.

FOODMATCH = Ideal wine to enjoy with salads and all types of fresh

seafood.

SERAFINOADELAIDE HILLS SOUTH AUSTRALIA

2017 Bellissimo Montepulciano 13.5% Alc

BELLISSIMO SERIES



GRAPE VARIETY = 100% Montepulciano

COLOUR = Magenta red with a purple hue.

BOUQUET = Montepulciano has a bouquet of lifted red fruit and

blueberries.

PALATE = This exciting variety displays bright energetic red fruits, with

soft elegant spices and long persistent tannins. “This wine tastes like

purple”.

CELLARING POTENTIAL = To be enjoyed now or cellar for 5 years.

VINEYARDS = The wine is made from fruit grown in our Malpas Road

Vineyard.

WINEMAKERS NOTES = The fruit was harvested in the cool of the day

to preserve the fruit flavours and aromas. Fermentation took place in

small open fermenters at moderate temperature, 20 – 28 Degrees C.

The fruit was gently extracted to give a soft round, flavorsome palate.

Trophy Best Mediterranean Variety McLaren Vale Wine

Show 2017

Gold Medal McLaren Vale Wine Show 2017


2016 Bellissimo Sangiovese 13.5% Alc

BELLISSIMO SERIES



GRAPE VARIETY = 100% Sangiovese.

COLOUR = Vibrant deep crimson red.

BOUQUET = Spicy cherry aromas jump from the glass.

PALATE = This wine displays savoury spice and dark cherry which

flows on the palate, complemented with a palate firm structure and

medium tannin finish.

CELLARING POTENTIAL = Drink now or cellar up to 5 years.

FOODMATCH = This wine was made to be enjoyed with antipasto,

pizza, pasta and game.


2016 Black Label Chardonnay 12.5% Alc

BLACK LABEL SERIES



GRAPE VARIETY = 100% Chardonnay.

COLOUR = Pale straw with a golden hue.

BOUQUET = Lifted and vibrant with citrus and white peach.

PALATE = Fresh, crisp, white peach and citrus. Long persistent

creamy finish.

CELLARING POTENTIAL = Enjoy upon release, or will live for 5

years with careful cellaring.

FOODMATCH = Atlantic salmon or chicken.


2015 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 14.5% Alc

BLACK LABEL SERIES



GRAPE VARIETY = 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

COLOUR = Deep red with purple hues.

BOUQUET = Complex nose with black fruits and quality oak seamlessly fused, with some

hints of chocolate.

PALATE = Cabernet Sauvignon fruit is enhanced by integrated quality oak. The flavours

linger with the even tannin finish.

CELLARING POTENTIAL = Enjoy now and until 2030.

FOODMATCH = Lamb roast and red meat dishes.

VINEYARDS = The Cabernet Sauvignon fruit is sourced from our Little Road and Malpas

Road blocks in McLaren Vale.

WINEMAKERS NOTES = Once destemmed the grapes are fermented in small 4 tonne

open fermenters. The temperature and extraction are monitored over a 7 day fermentation

period. Tannin and colour extraction is achieved through regular pump overs of the

fermentation cap. The wine is then pressed and allowed to finish the malolactic

fermentation prior to spending up to 1 year in new and 1 year old French and American

oak hogs heads.

TROPHY BEST ICON WINE McLAREN VALE WINE SHOW 2016

TROPHY McLAREN VALE WINE SHOW 2017

GOLD MEDAL McLAREN VALE WINE SHOW 2016

GOLD MEDAL McLAREN VALE WINE SHOW 2017

GOLD MEDAL KPMG SYDNEY ROYAL WINE SHOW 2017

GOLD MEDAL CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL CABERNET WINE SHOW

FRANCE 2017

GOLD MEDAL DECANTER ASIA WINE AWARDS 2017

GOLD MEDAL ROYAL HOBART WINE SHOW 2017

95 POINTS JAMES HALLIDAY CABERNET CHALLENGE 2017

THE BEST OF THE REGION JAMES HALLIDAY CABERNET CHALLENGE

2017

TOP BLUE SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL WINE SHOW 2018

TOP BLUE / GOLD SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL WINE SHOW 2018

TOP 100 WINES SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL WINE SHOW 2018

95 POINTS GOOD FOOD FEBRUARY 2018


2015 Black Label Shiraz 14.0% Alc

BLACK LABEL SERIES



GRAPE VARIETY = 100% Shiraz.

COLOUR = Brilliant magenta red with a purple hue.

BOUQUET = The aroma of this Shiraz exhibits lifted dark fruits, supple

vanilla and cedar oak, mocha chocolate and spice.

PALATE = The palate displays distinctive regional characters of bright

Shiraz red fruits and fine grained tannins. Elegant oak integrates

harmoniously with the dark berry fruits, providing a full flavoured wine with

layers of flavour and texture.

CELLARING POTENTIAL = Enjoy upon release and cellar up to 2028.

FOODMATCH = Aged scotch fillet.

96 Points James Halliday’s Wine Companion 2018 Edition

JAMES’S COMMENTS = Deep bright purple, the bouquet and medium to

full – bodied palate sings loud and clear from the same page, with

blackberry and plum fruit skillfully enshrined in fine, ripe tannins, plus a

nudge of oak. There is a harmony a completeness, to the wine that means it

is totally open – ended, its drinking window without boarders.

Drink to 2040.

94 Points Huon Hooke The Real Review 2017

HUON’S COMMENTS = A full bodied, fleshy, typical McLaren Vale Shiraz

with chocolaty aroma and abundant soft tannins. A deep, rich, luxurious

wine which is drinking well now and will cellar gracefully for many years.

92 Points Campbell Mattinson The Wine Front 2017

CAMPBELL’S COMMENTS = McLaren Vale Shiraz with a twist.

Toasty, smoky oak is a clear and important part of the wine’s shtick but

sweet, plum like fruit is more than up to the task. This cuts a pretty good

groove, it’s a rich red but its not without elegance. Indeed spicier, more red

– berried notes add lift and energy. Its not at all heavy. Its not even

especially dark in the glass, and yet it doesn’t leave you wanting. Kudos.


2012 Black Label Reserve Grenache 14.5% Alc

BLACK LABEL SERIES



GRAPE VARIETY = 100% Grenache.

COLOUR = Bright, vibrant red with purple hues.

BOUQUET = The aroma of blackberries and orange blossom.

Plentiful heady perfume.

PALATE = Bright red fruit flavours fill the palate, with a silky texture

and subtle tannins extends the palate. Lots of juicy red fruit with

florals of lavender and cabbage rose. Wrapped in a soft oak

treatment cuddle. Long raspberry, deep warm strawberry with a touch

of savoury black fruit complexity. Highlights of nougat and rosewater.

Mouth watering acidity with super fine tannins. Balanced, poised,

concentrated and polished.

CELLARING POTENTIAL = Enjoy early when bright and vibrant, or

cellar up to 2022.

FOODMATCH = Suckling pig and roasted vegetables or game dishes

such as, rabbit, quail and pigeon.

Gold Medal + Trophy Best In Class Rasq Wine Show &

Mediterranean Challenge 2014

95 Points and Special Value James Halliday

Australian Wine Companion 2016 Edition

James Halliday’s Comments

Is holding onto the bright hue of youth very well, a great example of a

wine with a massive drinking window, from now until 20 years from

vintage, the balance of its structure and flavour is impeccable, its silky

display of intense red and black fruits mesmerising, the tannins equally fine but persistent. Drink to 2032.


2012 Black Label Terremoto Syrah 14.5% Alc

BLACK LABEL SERIES




COLOUR = Black dark crimson red.

BOUQUET = Perfumed aromatics of ripe red fruits, dark berries,

black olives and plums.

PALATE = Terremoto Syrah captures the essence of McLaren Vale.

The wine is fruit driven, bursting with rich dark fruit characters of

blackberries, mulberries and blueberries while being balanced with

tight fine grain tannins. The wine is fresh with textures and layers of

flavour. The generosity of fruit and the seamless integration of oak

and tannin ensures the mouthfeel is vibrant, long and elegant.

CELLARING POTENTIAL = Cellar up to 2031.

FOODMATCH = Tomahawk steak.

Gold Medal AWC Vienna 2015

Gold Medal IWSC Wine Show 2015

97 Points Outstanding James Halliday Australian

Wine Companion 2016 Edition


2016 Sharktooth Chardonnay 12.7% Alc

SHARKTOOTH SERIES



GRAPE VARIETY = 100% Chardonnay.


BOUQUET = Lifted aromatics of fresh citrus and white peach.

PALATE = Tropical fruits are balanced with fine acidity that

blend harmoniously with a rich and creamy palate derived from

lees contact and malolactic fermentation. French oak provides

complexity and gives rise to a finish of elegance and class.

CELLARING POTENTIAL = Up to 2023.

FOODMATCH = Grilled Atlantic salmon with citrus butter or

roast chicken.

Gold Medal Global Chardonnay Masters 2017


2013 Sharktooth Shiraz 14.5% Alc

SHARKTOOTH SERIES




COLOUR = Penetrating red with purple hues.

BOUQUET = Lifted aromatics of blackberry fruits complimented by oak

nuances of mocha and spice, derived from a combination of American and

French Oak.

PALATE = This is a full bodied, rich and intense Shiraz with powerful red

berry fruits and minted chocolate. Lifted spice intertwines with silky tannins

that carry a generosity of fruit sweetness and exquisite length across the

palate. The brightness of fruit is long and textured with seamless integration

of oak finishing with a savoury earthy chocolate richness. This is an

outstanding wine from a fantastic vintage.

CELLARING POTENTIAL = With double – decanting this beautifully

structured wine is approachable now or will reward with cellaring. Drink up to

2030.

VINEYARDS = This wine is made from fruit sourced from our Sharktooth

block in McLaren Vale, South Australia. The vineyard is just 3km along the

Shiraz walking trail to the South of the winery.

OAK TREATMENT = Matured in 60% French and 40% American seasoned

oak barrels.


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