Wineries
Setanta Wines, Adelaide Hills
Rated 5 Red Stars by James Halliday, Setanta is in the top 1% of all Australian wines. Their 2005 Cuchulain Shiraz was a multiple trophy winner at the Sydney International Wine Competition 2008.
Varieties:
- Emer Chardonnay
- Speckled House Riesling
- Diahmid Sauvignon Blanc
- Cuchulain Shiraz
- Black Sanglain Cabernet Sauvignon
Otuwhero Estate O:TU Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
This outstanding single variety brand from the Awatere region of Marlborough, New Zealand was winning medals from their first vintage; 2006. The 2007 vintage won a Blue Gold medal at the Sydney International Wine Competition and was in the Top 100 list.
- Sauvignon Blanc
Happs, Margaret River
Another 5 Red Star Winery. Happs grows 37 different grape varieties for both the Happs and Three Hills ranges.
Three Hills Varieties:
- Eva Marie Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
- Viognier
- Charles Andreas Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Nebiolo
- Shiraz
Happs Varieties:
- Fuchsia
- Late Picked Verdelho
- Pale Gold (lightly fortified)
Waitiri Creek, Central Otago
Wonderful wines from South Island, New Zealand. The Harriet is recommended by Simon Tam in the South China Morning Post. The Pinot Noir won a Blue Gold Medal at Sydney International Wine Competition 2008.
Varieties:
- Harriet Rose
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Gris (available late 2008)
Sticks, Yarra Valley
Sticks produce a fantastic selection of light-style fruit driven wines, ideal for the Hong Kong climate. They are particularly known for their Pinot Noir but all wines are excellent.
Varieties:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay Viognier
- Shiraz Viognier
- Cabernet Merlot Petit Verdot
- Pinot Noir (awaiting new vintage)
Lonely Bay/Shakespeare Cliff, Coromandel Peninsula
These wines are grown in neighbouring vineyards and both are excellent examples of their varieties in New Zealand.
Varieties:
- Lonely Bay Chardonnay
- Shakespeare Cliff Merlot
Brick Kiln, McLaren Vale
This single variety vineyard produces Shiraz , the famed grape of this region of South Australia. Silver medal winner at Sydney International Wine Competition, 2008.
- Brick Kiln Shiraz
Ross Estate, Barossa Valley
Ross Estate produces a wide selection of wine varieties. Their Old Vine Grenache is an outstanding example, grown on 75-90 year old vines. The single vineyard shiraz is available in a magnum.
Varieties:
- Old Vine Grenache
- Single Vineyard Shiraz magnum
Barristers Block, Barossa Valley
Varieties:
- Sparkling GSM (Grenache Shiraz, Mourvedre)
Wise Wine, Margaret River
Varieties:
- Bead Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir
- Half Wit Chardonnay & Shiraz (Half Bottles)