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Pemberton Western Australia. The Winemaking: Fruit for this wine received skin contact for 8-12 hours, until the appropriate flavour and texture was achieved. No preservative (So2) was added during harvest. A selection of yeasts was used during fermentation.
The Wine: Aromas of peach, pear and lime with pulpy citrus characters follow through onto the palate. The wine has a soft, generous texture and gentle acidity that carries the flavours along the palate providing length...

Adelaide Hills, South Australia.  Winemaker Sarah Fletcher, had a very clear vision for Alta from day one. She wanted to showcase South Australia's Adelaide Hills as an outstanding cool climate wine region, selecting specific varieties and handpicking quality fruit. This has allowed her to create fresh, varietal wine styles with depth and obvious regional character...

Marlborough, New Zealand. Pale straw with bright rose hues.  Floral aromas of pear and stone fruit, nectarine and peach. Layered with fruit, this wine is a great combination of creamy Pinot Gris characters and fresh clean dry finish. Its charm lies in that it is soft and yet refreshing at the same time...

Marlborough, New Zealand. A captivating combination of spicy pear and pink grapefruit introduces the nose. Warm and full fruited with floral notes lifting up from the glass. The entry on the palate is full and generous. Granny smith apples, honey and pear unite beautifully with citrus. It has good length and weight and lovely texture. This is a well-balanced wine with a spicy dry finish with a touch of orange blossom...

Marlborough, New Zealand. The sweet, lifted aroma of proving bread appeals on the nose along with pleasant notes of white stone fruit, with spice and citrus adding to this sensory delight. Sweet Danish pastry and spicy pear tart emerge out of the succulent and sweetly fruited palate. Generous mineral flavours compliment the rich and full weight. Ginger and lemon zest add a pleasing zing to the finish...

McLaren Vale, South Australia. Fruit was selected from a single vineyard located on black bay bisque soils halfway between Willunga and McLaren Vale. Straw with a slight pinky hue. Flavours of freshly cut Nashi pear with mineral overtones. Crisp, crunchy palate with good depth of flavours..

McLaren Vale, South Australia. Medium straw with a very slight grey colour from the skins. A nose of lifted aromatics reminiscent of quince, nashi pear and citrus flowers with freshness and vitality. A few tropical, guava like notes add interest and complexity. A clean, crisp palate with full fruit and crisp acid combined with light phenolic structure that adds texture and length...

	'AUSTRALIAN WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR' Winestate Magazine 2010
WINERY RATING	James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2011