Chain of Ponds The Ledge Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2013

Selected from a single Vineyard in the Southern Adelaide Hills from the Sub Region of Kuitpo. Row and vine selection were performed prior to harvest and selective harvesting was employed in order to show only the best fruit in this wine. Vines on shallow soil with decreased shoot density and lighter crop levels were selected for increased fruit concentration. Harvested at optimal maturity the grapes were destemmed and crushed into small open fermenters, cool soaked for 2 days before beginning fermentation. During fermentation the must was pumped over 3 times daily for the duration of the 10 days spent on skins. The free run and pressings were separated and drained directly to barrels to complete primary ferment in oak followed by Malolactic fermentation. Aged and matured in oak for 20 months prior to bottling. Oak: 20 months 40% new French Oak 50% 2 and 3 year old French Oak 10% American Oak

Chain of Ponds Morning Star Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2013

Fruit for the Morning Star pinot is sourced from a number of premium Adelaide Hills Vineyards, with only the best barrels from the best vineyards selected for the Morning Star. A majority of the fruit (over 50%) is from a northerly facing vineyard from a G5V15 clone on a VSP trellis. The balance is made from equal portions of MV6 and D4V2 clone pinot noir also on a VSP trellis. The fruit was harvested in the early morning and destemmed only. It was cool soaked for 2 days prior to beginning fermentation. It was fermented with minimal cap management in open fermenters with a varietal enhancing yeast to preserve the fresh primary fruit aromas of pinot noir. The wine was pressed off skins after 6 days of fermentation, transferred into 60% new french and 40% 2 and 3 year old french oak. Malo-lactic fermentation was completed while in oak, the wine was then racked and returned post malo for maturation. After 9 months of maturation the best barrels from each parcel were selected for Morning Star with all other barrels dropping into the Section 400 Pinot Noir. The remaining barrels were left to mature for a further 7 months to aid in smoothness and integration before bottling.  Oak: 60% New French Oak 40% Old French Oak

Chain of Ponds The Corkscrew Road Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2014

Selected from a super premium vineyard on the South Eastern outskirts of Gumeracha with very gentle northerly aspect. The site is evidently cooler than other areas around Gumeracha. The vineyard is trained in a strict VSP and grown to produce the balance between fruit exposure and just enough leaf shading to protect the fruit from the heat in the middle of the day. A blend of 95 and I10V1 clones were hand picked at optimal acid and flavour balance to ensure the consistency of flavour and quality

The grapes were whole bunch pressed and gently squeezed to retain all of the delicate varietal characters. Fermented completely in 100% French oak barrels with a portion on full juice solids with partial wild fermentation and the other partially clarified and fermented with a Burgundian yeast isolate. The wine underwent 25% malo-lactic fermentation to soften the acid, this was followed by 12 months maturation on yeast lees with lees stirring for 6 months in oak to add depth and creaminess.

Viking Grand Eden Valley Chardonnay 2014

Hand picked from a single vineyard located on the outskirts of Angaston in Eden Valley. The wine was crushed and de-stemmed prior to the pressing process; French oak barriques were used for fermentation. The ferment was slow and cool with several weeks of lees contact post ferment. After the wine was clarified and filtered it was bottled to retain as much fruit flavour as possible. Only 300 dozen were produced highlighting the incredible attention to detail and care taken with our small batch winemaking. Made to drink upon release while the fruit flavour is at its most fresh and vibrant, although will develop more complexity over the next couple of years for those who enjoy their Chardonnay with a touch of age. 

Label 88 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010 

McLaren Vale enjoys an unrivalled reputation in Australia and indeed the world, for Shiraz grapes with fully developed characters, translating into wines of excellent fruit and fine length. With winter dominant rainfall, warm, dry summers, McLaren Vale is endowed with one of the most consistent climes for winemaking, especially this outstanding Shiraz. Founder of Label 88 wines, the late Charlie Caccamo, Believe “Wine is a culture, the varieties are endless and our quality is priceless. Our family motto is to over deliver on price, quality, and customer service.”

Harmulist South Australian Riesling 2015

Sourced from vineyards across the Clare Valley region in South Australia. Grapes were harvested when optimum flavour and acid balance were achieved. The ripening of the grapes was monitored with regular berry tasting by winemaker and grower. The fruit was harvested in the cool of the night and rapidly transported to the winery. After crushing and must chilling the free run juice was drained and clarified with minimum skin contact. This juice was then cool fermented between 12 – 15 degrees celsius with selected yeasts to enhance the delicate Riesling flavours. The wine was bottled young to retain as much fruit flavour as possible.