Rick Kinzbrunner (Giaconda) - Associate Winemaker
"Not a leaf is out of place in Liz and Brett Barnes' immaculate vineyard. Brett has a talent for viticulture, and his high quality fruit is always in demand. They planted their 4 hectare vineyard with Shiraz and Merlot in 1996 and plan to put in some Riesling and Chardonnay next year. The red soil over a mud-stone and granite base gives highly concentrated fruit which makes for some full-bodied, fruit-driven wines."
Divine Magazine
"Deep plum red. A funky opening note gives way quickly to an exotic concoction of blackberry, wood spices, brabies and violets. Overall, the impression is of an earthy, savoury wine with the merest whift of menthol coming through. On the palate there is much to admire: a creamy, textured wine with blackcurrant, orange peel spice and butter chocolate bringing a morish note to the wine. As it opens, black pepper and graphite notes provide added compliments. Slow cooked/braised meats with tomato based saucing or washed rind cheeses will be an appropriate partner to this wine. A wine that clearly needs time, and if opened now, decant."
Winemakers: Liz Barnes & Rick Kinzbrunner
Country:
Australia
Region:
VIC- Beechworth
Variety:
Wine Red - Shiraz
Size:
750mL
