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BELLVALE WINES Gippsland Victoria
Winemaker: John Ellis Viticulturalist: John & Andrew Ellis www.bellvalewine.com.au	Established in 1998, Bellvale Wine is a family-owned business run by principal winemaker and viticulturalist, John Ellis. Situated in the lush Tarwin River Valley of South Gippsland, the area is acknowledged as one of Australia’s best pinot noir producing regions. The Bellvale label features two majestic oak trees that grace the centre of its vineyard. John aims to produce wines of the quality and integrity of the premium producers of the Burgundy region.

BENCHMARK Barossa Valley South Australia
Chief Winemaker: Grant Burge Viticulturalist: Toby Mifflin www.grantburgewines.com.au	Benchmark by Grant Burge is the epitome of a great wine from South Australia. As the name suggests these wines offer a high standard of quality, style and taste, a standard others strive to attain. Only the best parcels of grapes from South Australia are selected to make this range of premium, fruit driven wines with good balance, which can be enjoyed without years of cellaring.

BREMERTON Langhorn Creek South Australia
Winemaker: Rebecca Willson Viticulturalist: Tom Keelan www.bremerton.com.au	The Willson family first planted vines at Bremerton Lodge in 1992 and in 2004 daughter's Rebecca and Lucy became the first sisters to run a winery in Australia, and are driving Bremerton into the future with a focus on quality and consistency. Winemaker Rebecca has made wines that have achieved awards and praise all over the world, and has given the Langhorne Creek winery a foothold in the highly competitive boutique wine market since taking on her first sole vintage at the age of twenty-five.

CHAMBERS ROSEWOOD Rutherglen Victoria
Winemaker: Bill & Stephen Chambers Viticulturalist: Robert Renshaw	The unpretentious public face of this small family winery belies the fact that they produce some of the richest and most acclaimed wines in the world. Since arriving in Rutherglen, north eastern Victoria, six generations ago, the family has quietly gone about establishing a particularly enviable reputation for their fortified wines. Stephen Chambers is now making his own mark after taking over the winemaking role from his legendary father Bill Chambers OAM.

CHARD FARM Central Otago New Zealand
	Rob Hay and Gerda Schumann own Chard Farm. Motueka born Rob studied winemaking in Germany for 3 years in the early eighties before returning to New Zealand in 1985 to work for Babich wines in Auckland before heading south to establish the Chard Farm vineyard in 1987 with his brother Greg. Gerda is actively involved in the administration of the business. They have twin boys - Nico & Joachim - and a daughter Romy.The viticultural team and Chard Farm vineyard consultancy service is led by Rob Hay with Michelle Crawford as Vineyard Manager.

CHARLES MELTON Barossa Valley South Australia
Winemaker: Charles Melton www.charlesmeltonwines.com.au	Since its first vintage in 1984, the small winery of Charles Melton in the Barossa Valley has gained both national and international recognition for its premium red table wines. Charlie was one of the first to recognise the value and tradition of the Barossa’s old vine grenache, shiraz and mourvèdre. At a time when others were pulling out vineyards of shiraz to plant more fashionable varieties, Charlie was convincing farmers to keep their historic vineyards, being one of a small group of winemakers who helped retain the viticultural heritage of the Barossa Valley.

DE MEYRAN Loire Valley France
	The Loire Valley is the largest producer of French sparkling wine outside of Champagne. Made using the champion of the Loire, chenin blanc, De Meyran is produced using the ‘méthode traditionelle’, meaning that it is fermented and aged in the bottle. It is vibrant with zesty aromas, natural acidity and a dry crisp finish - De Meyran is the perfect, affordable, French aperitif-style sparkling wine.

FIRE GULLY Margaret River Western Australia
Winemaker: Dr Mike Peterkin Viticulturalist: Dr Mike Peterkin www.firegully.com.au	Fire Gully is one of the most beautiful and unique properties at Willyabrup in the heart of the Margaret River wine region. Some of Australia’s most sublime wines hail from this world-renowned locality. Fire Gully’s Taoist symbols of ‘fire’ and ‘valley’ have been chosen for the label to represent the warmth, strength, fertility and abundance of this special vineyard site. Wines produced by Fire Gully express the very essence of Margaret River and are recognised for their consistent excellence with every passing vintage.

FOX CREEK McLaren Vale South Australia
Winemaker: Scott Zrna Viticulturalist: Nick Wiltshire www.foxcreekwines.com	Fox Creek Winery, a successful family company, began 15 years ago when a surgeon and his anaesthetist realised their lifelong passion to make wine. The Fox Creek ethic has always been based on respect for the land, a belief in using sustainable practices and a focus on producing outstanding wines in the vineyard. Their philosophy is to produce exceptionally high quality wines characteristic of the McLaren Vale region.

GRANITE HILLS Macedon Ranges Victoria
Winemaker: Llew Knight Viticulturalist: Llew Knight www.granitehills.com.au	Perched atop the spectacular boulder strewn slopes of the Great Dividing Range, midway between Mt Macedon and Heathcote, the Granite Hills vineyard lies at the interface of climates. Essentially cool due to an altitude of 550 metres, but with a warm and dry influence from central Victoria, it’s no surprise that this is home to one of Australia’s benchmark rieslings as well as being heralded as the birthplace of peppery shiraz. Since the first plantings in 1970, Granite Hills has forged an enviable reputation with more than 550 awards from local and international shows.

GRANT BURGE Barossa Valley South Australia
Chief Winemaker: Grant Burge Viticulturalist: Toby Mifflin www.grantburgewines.com.au Facebook: Grant Burge Wines	Established in 1988, Grant Burge Wines has grown to become one of the top 10 privately owned wine companies in Australia. As a fifth generation Barossa winemaker, Grant Burge is committed to Australia’s most famous wine region, its heritage and its people. His belief that vineyards are the cradle of wine quality has driven him to develop the most extensive portfolio of premium quality vineyards in the Barossa. Grant Burge's wines have been awarded every major trophy and medal in Australia, including; The Jimmy Watson, Stodart, Brisbane Club and Montgomery trophies, providing an assurance of consistently high quality.

HEWITSON Barossa Valley South Australia
Winemaker: Dean Hewitson Viticulturalist: 5th Generation Growers www.hewitson.com.au Facebook:Hewitson / Twitter: Hewitson PL	Hewitson is dedicated to producing traditionally-made, expressive wines from the great vineyards of South Australia’s famous wine regions: Adelaide Hills, Eden Valley, McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and stretching to the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Geographically these regions are collectively known as The Adelaide Super Zone. This is Hewitson’s backyard.

JONES ROAD Mornington Peninsula Victoria
Winemaker: Travis Bush Viticulturalist: Matt Frewer www.jonesroad.com.au	The Frewer family established Jones Road vineyard in 1997 at Somerville on the Mornington Peninsula overlooking Westernport Bay. The maritime climate of this region produces some of Australia’s best cool climate wines due to the late ripening, fertile soil and careful vineyard management. Winemaking at Jones Road starts in the vineyard; careful management of yields and hand-picking ensure that the grapes reach the winery in premium condition.

KANGARILLA ROAD McLaren Vale South Australia
Winemaker: Kevin O'Brien Viticulturalist: Kevin O'Brien www.kangarillaroad.com.au	Kangarilla Road winery is a partnership between Kevin and Helen O'Brien. While the wines show the generosity of the McLaren Vale region, they also have a unique Kangarilla Road style, the white wines fragrant and aromatic and the reds an elegant expression of their variety. The Kangarilla Road philosophy remains unchanged: To produce wines that we enjoy drinking wines that can be enjoyed with or without food and especially with friends.

LAURENT PERRIER Tours-sur-Marne France
Winemaker: Michel Fauconnet www.laurent-perrier.com	Founded in 1812, Laurent-Perrier is recognised as one of the finest family owned Champagne Houses, renowned for its innovation and passion. The Nonancourt family's independent spirit is the driving force behind the 'New World style' of winemaking, creating a diverse, unique and highly sought-after range of Champagnes. Combined with a clear determination to observe established French traditions - respect for terroir, dedication to quality, strong and lasting relationships - such a vision will carry the success of this House into the future.

LE GRAND CROSS Cotes de Provence France
Winemaker: Julian Faulkner Viticulturalist: Julian Faulkner www.grandcros.fr	Le Grand Cros is the story of a couple, Hugh and Jane Faulkner, who in 1989 fell in love with a vineyard at the heart of AOC Côtes de Provence. In 2000, their eldest son Julian took over the reins of the 24 hectares after completing a masters degree in vineyard management. Today they are one of the most technically innovative estates in southern France. Technology however doesn’t mean these wines are not handcrafted, indeed most of the grapes are hand-picked. Provence is the world capital of dry rosés and Le Grand Cros take theirs very seriously.

LEEUWIN ESTATE Margaret River Western Australia
Winemaker: Paul Atwood Viticulturalist: David Winstanley www.leeuwinestate.com.au	Originally a cattle farm, Leeuwin Estate evolved, under the direction of Denis and Tricia Horgan, with Robert Mondavi acting as consultant and mentor. Today, Leeuwin Estate is a boutique, family owned and operated winery located in the picturesque Margaret River district, 290km south of Perth. One of the icon wineries of Australia, it has earned an international reputation for making wines that rank alongside the world’s finest.

LITTLE YERING Yarra Valley Victoria
Winemaker: William Lunn Viticulturalist: John Evans www.yering.com Facebook: Yering Station	Yering Station has firmly established itself amongst wine lovers as an exceptional Yarra Valley wine producer, sourcing fruit entirely from grapes grown in the Yarra Valley. The Little Yering range represents progressive and dynamic winemaking. Sourced from younger vines in the Yarra Valley and made in the same meticulous fashion as the Yering Station Estate wines, the wines represent tremendous value.

MAIN DIVIDE Multi Regional New Zealand
Winemaker: Matthew Donaldson & Lynnette Hudson Viticulturalist: Matthew Donaldson & Lynnette Hudson www.pegasusbay.com www.familyoftwelve.co.nz	The name and logo of Main Divide reflects the vineyard’s location and unique regionally distinct wines. ‘Main Divide’ is the local name for the mighty range of Southern Alps, which form the backbone of Te Wai Pounamu (South Island of New Zealand). The winemakers at Main Divide aim to produce wines which reflect the unspoilt freshness, purity, vigour and cool climate of the south, while retaining in each wine its individual regional and varietal character.

MANAWA Marlborough New Zealand
	Meaning 'heart' in Maori, Manawa expresses the spirit in which these wines are made. Marlborough's warm days, long cool nights and the alluvial free draining soils of Manawa's vineyards provide near-perfect growing conditions for the grapes. Through careful winemaking each wine is a true expression of the variety and season, capturing pure fruit flavours and aromas in a youthful and exuberant style.

MOMO Marlborough New Zealand
Winemaker: Clive Dougall Viticulturalist: Colin Ross www.momowine.com Facebook: Momo Wines	MOMO, meaning offspring in Maori, sprung from Seresin Estate in Marlborough. Reflecting this heritage, MOMO selects sustainably and organically grown grapes from a dedicated grower and embraces traditional winemaking. From these roots, MOMO has developed its own identity, producing wines which are true to variety and reflect the essence of their fruit characters. MOMO is youthful, urbane and well travelled, with a subtle charm. Seriously stylish, MOMO loves good food and great conversation.

MR FROG Yarra Valley Victoria
Winemaker: William Lunn Viticulturalist: John Evans www.yering.com	Early historical records from the Yarra Valley indicate that the famous Frog family moved into the original Yering Station winery building back in 1859. The property’s first ‘Mr Frog’ knew the cool, fresh environment, smell of grape skins and the constant access to some of Victoria’s finest wines, made this the best address a 19th century amphibian could have. Today, legend has it that the fifth generation of the venerated Frog family still lives within the cooler crevices of the historical building, now home to cellar door.

Mt LANGI GHIRAN Grampians Victoria
Winemaker: Dan Buckle Viticulturalist: Damien Sheehan www.langi.com.au	Set against the dramatic backdrop of two mountain ranges, the vineyard property of Mount Langi Ghiran (Aboriginal for ‘home of the yellow-tailed black cockatoo’) combines state of the art technology with traditional winemaking methods. The governing principle at Mount Langi Ghiran is to preserve the vineyard’s longstanding dedicated commitment to quality by ensuring that cropping yields are kept low and that wines are produced using traditional winemaking practices with minimal intervention.

PARKER COONAWARRA ESTATE Coonawarra South Australia
Winemaker: Peter Bissell & Darren Rathbone Viticulturalist: Peter Balnaves www.parkercoonawarraestate.com.au Facebook: Parker Coonawarra Estate	The late John Parker, after many years in the wine industry, aspired to produce a premium wine from Australia's premier red wine district. And so in 1985, Parker Estate was established at the southern end of Coonawarra, on the rich terra rossa soil-over-limestone that the region is renowned for. The result? Some of the best boutique Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon ever produced.Winemaker: Peter Bissell & Darren Rathbone Viticulturalist: Peter Balnaves www.parkercoonawarraestate.com.au Facebook: Parker Coonawarra Estate

PEGASUS BAY Waipara Valley New Zealand
Winemaker: Matthew Donaldson & Lynnette Hudson Viticulturalist: Matthew Donaldson & Lynnette Hudson www.pegasusbay.com www.familyoftwelve.co.nz	Established in 1985, Pegasus Bay is owned and operated by the Donaldson family, pioneers of local grape growing and winemaking. Professor Ivan Donaldson, a wine writer and wine show judge, and his wife Christine oversee the operations with a focus on viticulture. Eldest son Matthew and his wife Lynnette are both winemakers, while son Edward is Marketing Manager; youngest son Paul is the Business Manager. Pegasus Bay wines are made from estate grown fruit from their ultra-low yielding Waipara Valley vineyard in North Canterbury.

PENLY ESTATE Coonawarra South Australia
Winemaker: Kym Tolley & Greg Foster Viticulturalist: Kym Tolley www.penley.com.au	Penley Estate was established in 1988 by Kym Tolley on the famous Terra Rossa soils of Coonawarra. Kym is a sixth generation winemaker who grew up with wine in his blood. His family tree includes both Penfold and Tolley families, and establishing Penley Estate was the first step in continuing the tradition of his heritage. The philosophy of Penley Estate and Kym is to produce a selection of wines that emphasise not only quality but the skill, enthusiasm and artistry of the winemaking team.

PIERRE_HENRI MOREL Rhone Valley France
Winemaker: Pierre-Henri Morel www.phmorel.com	Founded in 2007 by Michel Chapoutier and Pierre-Henri Morel, the winery produces high-end wines from the Southern Rhone Valley. Pierre-Henri Morel focuses on small parcels with great terroir identity to produce small volumes of high quality grenache, syrah and mourvedre. The heart of the house is Chateauneuf-du-Pape where the winery owns 4 hectares (Pignan, Bois Dauphin, Cabrieres and Palestor).

PIERRO Margaret River Western Australia
Winemaker: Dr Mike Peterkin Viticulturalist: Dr Mike Peterkin www.pierro.com.au	During his first vintage in Margaret River in 1979, Mike Peterkin introduced two wine styles which have become the mainstay of winemaking in the district: the first Australian semillon sauvignon blanc blend and the first to introduce a touch of cabernet franc and malbec to wines. Just as Pierro personifies life’s intricacies and passions, Pierro wine is a wonderfully complex balance of sensual and fascinating elements. In a world where mediocrity can become a pervasive norm, the wines of Pierro are a shining exception. It is no secret that care, and attention to detail and quality are the primary objectives at Pierro.

RABBIT RANCH Central Otago New Zealand
Winemaker: John Wallace Viticulturalist: Michelle Crawford www.rabbitranch.co.nz	Land that was once a high country sheep station is now a flourishing vineyard. Sheep and rabbits co-existed on the land for quite some time but the sheep couldn’t keep up with the nocturnal activity of the rabbits, and in the end were driven off the land. The owner of the Rabbit Ranch, Mr McGregor, planted some vines and tried unsuccessfully to reduce the rabbit population. Rabbits now run free on the vineyard, and fuelled by high altitude Pinot Noir, some are reputed to be the size of ponies, but that’s another story.

RIPOSTE Adelaide Hills South Australia
Winemaker: Tim Knappstein www.timknappstein.com.au	With 40 years experience and boundless enthusiasm for winemaking, Tim Knappstein has created Riposte with the specific vision of making exceptional wine from premium Adelaide Hills fruit at affordable prices. Riposte fruit is sourced from some of the oldest and best sited Adelaide Hills vineyards to produce a small range of complex and exciting wines. Riposte, pronounced rip-posst, means ‘comeback, reply, retort’; a fencing term for a quick counter stroke. Using the fencing inference each wine has been given a sword name.

SELBACH OSTER Pyrenees Victoria
Winemaker: Johannes Selbach www.selbach-oster.de	The ancestors of the Selbach family have been cultivating Riesling since 1600. The Selbach family originated from the village "Ürzig" and the Oster family comes from the small village of "Zeltingen" on the opposite side of the river. Today, Johannes Selbach and his wife Barbara pour their winemaking passion into Weingut Selbach-Oster, growing riesling only on 20 hectares of steep, south-facing mountain slopes that face the Mosel River, and are selected parcels from the finest producing vineyards in the heart of the "Mittelmosel".

SERESIN Marlborough New Zealand
Winemaker: Clive Dougall Viticulturalist: Colin Ross www.seresin.co.nz Facebook: Seresin Wines	Through organic and biodynamic practices, careful selection from estate grown fruit and subtle winemaking, Seresin has forged a reputation for wines of individuality and complexity. Hand-grown, hand-picked and handmade - wines of passion, grace and spirit.

SPRINGVALE VINEYARDS Freycinet Coast Tasmania
Winemakers: Kristen and David Cush Viticulturalist: Tim Lyne www.springvalewines.com	Spring Vale is located at Cranbrook, north of Swansea on Tasmania’s Freycinet Coast. Since 1990, Spring Vale pinot noir has forged a reputation for being full-flavoured, soft and elegant with great ageing potential. Over the years, additional varieties have been planted: chardonnay, pinot gris, gewürztraminer, pinot meunier and more recently sauvignon blanc. The wines are grown and made by the Lyne family, who have been at Spring Vale since 1875. Spring Vale is a small, family-owned and operated business with a passion for quality, and a dedication to delivering wines of a consistently excellent standard.

THREE WISE MEN Riverina New South Wales
Owner/Winemaker: Marshall Waters	An explosive mouthful of flavour. Since DeBortoli started making these botrytis wines in the Riverina 30 years ago there has emerged a legitimate world class style of dessert wine from the area. It takes a lot of care and a huge gamble on the part of the winemaker to promote the “noble rot” on the grapes that produce these wonderful, intensely flavoured wines. In a recent tasting this wine came out on top against some serious and expensive opposition.

TRIMBACH Alsace France
Winemakers: Hubert, Bernard, Pierre & Jean Trimbach www.maison-trimbach.fr Facebook: Maison Trimbach Twitter: Trimbach	Based in Ribeauville, France, Trimbach's history began with Jean Trimbach making wines in Alsace as long ago as 1626. Thanks to Jean’s superb vineyards and excellent wines, his descendants were able to build up an enviable reputation within the region and beyond. The family’s tradition has been proudly maintained from father to son through twelve generations of great wine-makers and today, Hubert and Bernard Trimbach are at the helm, ably assisted by Bernard's sons; Pierre and Jean.

VINACEOUS Multi-Regional Australia
Winemakers: Nick Stacy, Michael Kerrigan Facebook: Vinaceous presents...! www.vinaceous.com.au	Vinaceous is the brain-child of Nick Stacy (Marketer, West Cape Howe); and Michael Kerrigan (Winemaker, Hay Shed Hill). The Vinaceous concept is to produce distinctive wines each representing their own unique personalities, while focusing on fun & provocative imagery, based on theatrical/circus posters from the ‘30s and ‘40s. Some wines are sourced and made exclusively for Vinaceous whilst others are made from their own select vineyards. All are from the best regions suited to the chosen varietals.

WILD RIVER Yarra Valley Victoria
Winemaker: William Lunn Viticulturalist: John Evans	Wild River wines show what great winemaking and classic varieties from the premium region of the Yarra Valley can deliver. Wild River refers to the gentle meandering Yarra River, which at times of flood can turn into a raging torrent. With an affordable price point for expertly made, classic Yarra Valley varieties, how can you not make margin on this range?

WILD'S GULLY King Valley Victoria
Winemaker: John Stokes www.woodparkwines.com.au	Environmental scientist John Stokes planted his Wood Park vineyard in the foothills of the Victorian Alps in 1989. Driven by a passion for the environment John has reinvigorated Wood Park through a mix of re-forestation, erosion control and improved biodiversity. The vineyard is managed with a commitment to minimal chemical use and even produces two Wild’s Gully wines with no preservatives added for those unlucky few that are sensitive to sulphur dioxide (S02).

WOODPARK King Valley Victoria
Winemaker: John Stokes www.woodparkwines.com.au	Environmental scientist John Stokes planted his Wood Park vineyard in the foothills of the Victorian Alps in 1989. Driven by a passion for the environment John has reinvigorated Wood Park through a mix of re-forestation, erosion control and improved biodiversity. The vineyard is managed with a commitment to minimal chemical use. John’s wine making is a mix of traditional and modern techniques including plenty of hand plunging in open fermenters and use of wild yeasts.

YARRABANK Yarra Valley Victoria
Winemaker: William Lunn & Michel Parisot Viticulturalist: John Evans www.yering.com Facebook: Yarrabank	Yarrabank is renowned for pushing the boundary in the quality expected from Australian sparkling wine, and since 1996, when the house of Devaux entered into a joint venture with Yering Station, Yarrabank has gone from strength to strength. This range is produced using far more stringent winemaking practices than allowed in Champagne, reflecting the quality, care and attention expected from producers such as Yering Station and Devaux. Today, Yarrabank is recognised by the trade, media and consumers as one of Australia’s best sparkling wines.

YERING STATION Yarra Valley Victoria
Winemaker: William Lunn Viticulturalist: John Evans www.yering.com Facebook: Yering Station	Yering Station has firmly established itself amongst wine lovers as an exceptional Yarra Valley wine producer, sourcing fruit entirely from the Yarra Valley. The winemaking team, now led by the highly experienced cool climate specialist Willy Lunn, remains committed to producing wines which express the characteristics of the region, with particular emphasis on varietal flavours, structure and balance.

YERING STATION VILLAGE Yarra Valley Victoria
Winemaker: William Lunn Viticulturalist: John Evans www.yering.com Facebook: Yering Station	We’re delighted to release an exciting new range of wines specifically with great food in mind. The Yering Station Village wines have been made with all of the passion and progressive winemaking that goes into our limited production estate wines and pay homage to the pioneering workers tending our historical vineyards – the first planted in Victoria.