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Apis Florea Sauvignon 2019

Made from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes grown at the Crawford River Vineyard, this wine is made with minimal intervention. Whole clusters were pressed, and the juice settled overnight in tank to remove heavy solids. Subsequently racked to old, French Oak barrels for fermentation, the wine spent around 16 months on lees. Carefully monitored throughout production, the wine in barrel was not topped for a significant period, with the hope that an amount of ullage and time would create positive, … more

Country: Australia
Region: Henty

$40.00
each

$26.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Apis Red Field Blend 2018

Grown at Crawford River in Western Victoria, and made by the Crawford winemaker - Belinda Thomson.

Country: Australia
Region: Henty

$27.00
each

$24.50
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Crawford River 'Beta' 2017

Approx 50/50 Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon.

Wine of The Week - Oct 28 2020. The Real Review, Huon Hooke

From a special section within the Crawford River site that contains fossilised sea shells in chalky limestone, below an ironstone rich topsoil.

"An open and expressive fruit profile. Starting fine with citrus notes moving into grapefruit, white stone fruit and green melon. Underlying this fruit is a wave of savoury characters. The hallmark Crawford River chalk is here alongside delicate almond, stone-like … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

$35.00
each

$31.50
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Crawford River Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 [Museum Release]

Winery Notes - 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc & Merlot - 2 years in French Oak.

This is a first of a kind release, given it is both a Museum wine and a never before released wine. We felt in spite of the rich, ripe fruit in the wine, the high natural acidity of 2009 would benefit from some additional years in bottle ... and we are delighted we waited.

Wonderful dark plum and mulberry fruit couple with liquorice … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

$70.00
each

$63.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Crawford River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Another stunning release from Belinda Thomson @ Crawford River.

"Mulberry and Morello cherry make up most of the fruit spectrum here, which is overlayed with baking spice and delicate anise notes together with rich, baked blood plums. The wine shows significant palate weight, yet has a lightness of touch throughout, with silky but firm tannins supporting the aromatic, medium bodied frame. The judicious use of 100% French oak goes hand in hand with this frame, enhancing layers of spice, liquorice … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

$60.00
each

$54.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Crawford River Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

$66.00
each

$59.40
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Crawford River Cabernets 2017

75% Cabernet Sauvignon / 25% Cabernet Franc. Screwcap.

Juicy Mulberry and crunchy cherry are the frontrunners here, together with underlying cassia bark and spice. Seamless integration of soft tannin and fruit, with a taut line of acidity pulling it all together beautifully. While the underlying savoury elements typical of our vineyard shine, they are encased in a medium frame with ripe fruit underpinning the lingering palate. Absolutely delicious drinking. - Winemakers Notes

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

$36.00
each

$32.50
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Crawford River Nektar Riesling 2017 375ml

"A very elegant expression of our Nektar. A beautiful, fine line of pure citrus elements alongside the typical dried apricot and kumquat marmalade that speak of the natural botrytis present in this wine. Delicate lime flowers, together with lemon curd and subtle, pithy qualities create a divine juxtaposition between sweet and savoury notes, which elicit complexity and sophistication. The varying, unctuous qualities are underpinned by a taut line of acidity which drives the palate, creating freshness and definition, counteracting any … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

$58.00
each

$52.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Crawford River Reserve Riesling 2008

Note: The "Reserve" is NOT just a cellar release of the Estate Riesling, it is a completely different wine only released with age. And, yet it remains insanely youthul at that.

The Reserve Riesling was first produced in 1999, and is crafted from hand selected fruit from a small section of the vineyard planted in 1975. It is not made every year and most of the production is cellared immediately after bottling, for release as an aged wine.

"Still fresh … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

$110.00
each

$100.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Crawford River Riesling 2013 - Museum Release

Re-Released in 2020. (Note: This is not the Reserve Riesling)

Like a large trout that has learned to be careful, this wine is keeping much hidden from passers by - you have to observe carefully and with experience to find what it has to offer now and in the future: a minerally precision, perfect balance, great length, and fine lime and green apple fruits with a core of acidity that will sustain it for a minimum of 20 years. 96/100. … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

$85.00
each

$76.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Crawford River Serendipitous Riesling 2010 [Museum release in November 2020]

Winemakers Notes "In some years, the vineyard can produce some unexpected surprises and 2010 created one in particular. Upon deciding that a part of one of our Riesling blocks had reached optimum flavour-sugar balance, as is the norm, we picked it. We were ecstatic to taste the luscious, sweet-fruit palate of the free run juice, although more than a little surprised to discover its potential alcohol level! We decided to optimise what the vineyard had given us and make a … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

$82.00
each

$73.80
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Crawford River Young Vines Riesling 2020

The vines for this wine were planted in 2000 and this has always been produced separately to the old block which was planted in 1975. The Young Vines always offers incredable value and sits comfortably amoungst the great Riesling of Australia.

"Delicious orange citrus notes and a stone-like mineral element are a terrific introduction here. These qualities proceed to the palate, together with bright, red apple and a powdery talc note. The palate is crisp and clean, while maintaining the … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty

$37.00
each

$33.30
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Dhiaga Gewürztraminer Pet Nat 2020

Winner of Best Sparkling Wine at the Alternative Varieties Wine Show 2020.

Winery Notes - "From the coolest mainland site in Australia, ideal for Gewürztraminer. Left on the skins for few hours before fermenting with wild yeasts. The wine was bottled à la pétillante naturelle to finish fermentation in bottle which leaves a natural sediment.

No sulfur, fining, filtration, or other additive or process was made to this wine. It is as fresh and unblemished a wine as we can … more

Country: Australia
Region: Henty

$26.00
each

$23.40
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Wando Lodge Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Country: Australia
Region: Henty

$29.00
each

$26.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)