Tapanappa

Tapanappa is a new Australian fine wine company. Formed in 2002, it is a partnership between the Croser family of the Piccadilly Valley, Australia, the Cazes family of Lynch Bages in the Medoc of Bordeaux, France and the families of Bollinger of Champagne, France. With more than thirty years of fine wine making experience from some of the finest terroirs of Australia, Brian Croser is supported in this new venture by the fine wine tradition and experience of his French partners united in their mutual belief in the prime role of "terroir" in wine quality. "We are determined to use the most expressive and unique terroirs of Australia to create Australian fine wine of distinction" In 2002 the partnership purchased the 30 year-old Koppamurra Vineyard, 20 kilometres north of Coonawarra in the Wrattonbully region. The vineyard has been completely retrellised and renovated and has been renamed the Whalebone Vineyard because of the discovery of a whale skeleton in a limestone cave beneath the vineyard. The Whalebone Vineyard is a terroir peculiarly suited to the varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. In an era in which the distinction between fine wine and commodity wine is becoming increasingly marked Australia is struggling to find its place in the fine wine world. Tapanappa is committed to achieving recognition of the Whalebone Vineyard as a great Australian terroir in the most discriminating fine wine markets of the world.

  • Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

    Region: SA-(Other)

    "Cherry, bramble fruit, stalks, rose and baking spices " some mint/aniseed too. Medium weight with a firm, stalky backbone, yet it feels fine and silky too. Unforced acidity, fine dry tannin and a non-sweet flavour profile are positives. Long dry finish...

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    $50.00
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  • Tapanappa Whalebone Merlot 2003

    [SOLD-OUT] Tapanappa Whalebone Merlot 2003

    Region: SA- Limestone Coast

    "The hand picked Merlot bunches from the Whalebone Vineyard were destemmed and partially crushed (60% whole berries) and chilled to 1 tonne open top fermenters. The fermenters were sealed for a further week of maceration and then pressed directly to new...

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    $47.00
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  • Tapanappa Cabernet Shiraz 2007

    [SOLD-OUT] Tapanappa Cabernet Shiraz 2007

    Region: SA- Limestone Coast

    "Here's the new range from Brian Croser's 'Wines of Terroir' series, showing how Cabernet and Shiraz from Wrattonbully are a force to be reckoned with. This is a sibling to the Whalebone, from the Joanna vineyard where grapes grow on red clay loams over...

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    $53.50
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  • Tapanappa Whalebone Cabernet Shiraz 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Tapanappa Whalebone Cabernet Shiraz 2006

    Region: SA- Limestone Coast

    Campbell Mattinson 90+ points!"Gravel, blackcurrant, dried herbs and toasty, tarry flavours characterise it. Plus eucalypt. It has reasonable length and its oak has settled into the wine well."Campbell Mattinson The Wine Front, May 2010 Nick Stock 94...

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    $75.00
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  • Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

    [SOLD-OUT] Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

    Region: SA-(Other)

    Huon Hooke 95 points! "Brian Croser has nailed pinot noir in record time with his new Fleurieu vineyard. Cherry to plum aromas, with subtle background oak. The tannins provide backbone and authority, and good persistence. A pinot of richness and...

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    $47.00
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  • Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008

    Region: SA- McLaren Vale

    -Jeremy Oliver 93 points!'A very rich, profound wine with deep, layers of earthy, spicy and briary fruit. Its profound, smoky bouquet of sweet red berries, cherry kernels, raisins, figs and roast beetroot opens up slowly to reveal sweet floral notes and...

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    $48.95
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  • Tapanappa Whalebone Cabernet Shiraz 2004

    [SOLD-OUT] Tapanappa Whalebone Cabernet Shiraz 2004

    Region: SA- Padthaway

    - Huon Hooke 95 points!' A big wine with a lovely range of cabernet aromas, from mint and herbs to abundant dark fruit. It's concentrated and lingering. Powerfully built and here for the long-haul.' Huon Hooke, Gourmet Traveller Wine

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    $79.95
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  • Tapanappa Whalebone Cabernet Shiraz 2003

    [SOLD-OUT] Tapanappa Whalebone Cabernet Shiraz 2003

    Region: SA- Limestone Coast

    Jeremy Oliver 95 points!'This much-anticipated release from Brian Croser resembles more a finer and more elegant Penfolds-style red with a foot off the tannin pedal than a Petaluma Coonawarra. It's the first Tapanappa release from the mature and highly...

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    $79.95
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