ORGANICALLY GROWN WHITES

DOLCE VITA 2007
This "white wine" from red grapes has rather more colour than the previous vintage, due to the drought induced colour intensity in the skins. It is better described as a "Rose".

The process involved removal of free run juice at the crusher, then slow cold fermenting as a white wine.

This hand picked and hand made wine may be enjoyed at any time, where a "white" may be considered.
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008
The coming of rains during the spring growing period produced lush foliage which we controlled to provide the optimum shade level for this Sauvignon Blanc; hence achieving full aromas and flavours characteristic of this grape variety, placing this wine amongst our best.

The grapes were hand picked on February 1st on a mild morning (15°C), crushed immediately and fermented under controlled cool conditions.

 
ORGANICALLY GROWN REDS
 
 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006
This vintage, drought-affected and low yielding, has produced a wonderful ruby colour and varietal flavour. The ripening period was warm and dry; the grapes were hand picked by our regular crew of family and locals on March 24, 2006, then traditionally open fermented.

Cellaring potential 8 years, if you can wait!
 
PINOT NOIR 2008
This year's Pinot responded magnificently to the welcome Spring rain, followed by a mild and dry ripening period. The grapes were hand picked and immediately started in open fermentation. As usual we have given only limited time in Oak, so as to highlight the distinctive Pinot nose and palate.

Ready to drink upon release, but would cellar well for 5 years.
  ALFRESCO RED 2007
We chose Shiraz again as the base for this "light red".

The lower alcohol makes it ideal for lunchtime, or drinking and sharing with friends any time, anywhere.

Commitment to the environment and organic growing by Michael and Jan is reflected in this luscious easy drinking red.
SHIRAZ 2006
This Shiraz was grown on our daughter Kim's block, managed under our ACO Certification.

The intense varietal colour and fruitiness is a product of Mudgee Terrior, and the nature of hand working and a chemical free environment. The grapes were hand picked, commencing dawn March 6, 2006 at the end of a perfect ripening period.

Cellaring potential 8 years, if you can wait!

VINTAGE PORT
We named the luscious Shiraz based Vintage Port in belated honour of Father James Dunphy, who lost his life aged 30 years, June 17th 1845, when swept off his horse attempting to cross the flooded Cudgegong River, at the present location of our Martins Hill Vineyard.

Fr. Dunphy was at the end of a 4 day ride from the settlement of Hartley, Western edge of the Blue Mountains, to administer Last Rites to a parishioner.

To His Memory.
Hooded Robin chicks, nesting in the Pinot Noir - Winter 2007, enjoying the benefits of a chemical free environment. Michael and Jan serving Martins Hill Wines
at Mudgee’s Wine and Food Fair - Balmoral Beach Sydney NSW.		 Happy pickers- Veree from Switzerland (left), and Bev Smiles on the right.
            
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