Info on Ausvetia Shiraz?

Alan Rath · Post by **Alan Rath** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 10:07 am

OK, first post on the new forum, let's see how it works.

Several years ago I tried an Ausvetia Shiraz (think it was the 95 vintage). I remember it being pretty good, but haven't seen any, or heard about this producer since. Just ran across some bottles of the 98 vintage, for what I think might be a decent price ($US 30), and wondered if anyone can tell me any more about the producer, quality, tasting notes, etc? There is almost no useful info on the bottle itself.

Thanks and regards,
Alan

jono · Post by **jono** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 11:30 am

never tried but i am pretty sure it's from kym tolley at penley estate in coonawarra

i am not sure whether it is estate-grown fruit or not

kym is a very nice chap and I like a lot of his wines

JWR

MartinC · Post by **MartinC** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 3:03 pm

The name Aus-Vetia is derived from the wine's country of origin, Australia, and the ancient title of Switzerland, Helvetia. The wine is made for a Swiss - Tim Abegg by Kim Tolley. Mostly exported.
The AusVetia blend comprises of McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Coonawarra fruit. 90% Shiraz and 10% Cab.
I've tried the 96, very supple but without the structure and intensity u would normaly expect fr a SA top Shiraz.