Can someone-707? tell me the difference betwen Roennfeldt Road and Creek Block Shiraz?
Also the 7 Acres, Apricot Block and Alice. I understand these are from their younger vines.
Thanks!
Greenock Creek
MT, I love Greenock Creek wines not just because of their sheer quality but because they are statements of terrior. All Greenock Crek wines are single vineyard wines, most of the vineyards are physically very close yet the differences can be substantial.
The Creek Block is their original vineyard, it's as expected on the creek line of Greenock Creek. This is a wine that needs time before it really rewards. For example, the 1999 is only just starting to hit it's straps and will last long term. The 2002 may just be the best yet.
Seven Acres, Apricot and Alices are younger vineyards but the Viticulture at GC means they already look like old vine wines. Make no mistake, the viticulture at GC is exemplary.
Roennfeldt Road vineyards are a short distance away from the main property and are ancient vineyards resurrected by GC. IMO there's no better Shiraz or Cabernet made in Australia than these wines. Even in lesser vintages they are excellent.
One day (soon) I'd like to go with a group of friends and open a bottle of each GC wine in the actual vineyard just to link the wine with the actual vineyard setting. If anyone would like to join me, drop me a line. MT, what about jetting over for the occasion?
The Creek Block is their original vineyard, it's as expected on the creek line of Greenock Creek. This is a wine that needs time before it really rewards. For example, the 1999 is only just starting to hit it's straps and will last long term. The 2002 may just be the best yet.
Seven Acres, Apricot and Alices are younger vineyards but the Viticulture at GC means they already look like old vine wines. Make no mistake, the viticulture at GC is exemplary.
Roennfeldt Road vineyards are a short distance away from the main property and are ancient vineyards resurrected by GC. IMO there's no better Shiraz or Cabernet made in Australia than these wines. Even in lesser vintages they are excellent.
One day (soon) I'd like to go with a group of friends and open a bottle of each GC wine in the actual vineyard just to link the wine with the actual vineyard setting. If anyone would like to join me, drop me a line. MT, what about jetting over for the occasion?
Cheers - Steve
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707 wrote:One day (soon) I'd like to go with a group of friends and open a bottle of each GC wine in the actual vineyard just to link the wine with the actual vineyard setting. If anyone would like to join me, drop me a line. MT, what about jetting over for the occasion?
Yup, put me down for that, sounds like a great idea.
Cheers
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I'm not sure I "prefer" either but drink a mix of both Barossa and McLaren Vale Shiraz as well as a fair bit of Cabernet from the better years in those two regions. Coonawarra Cabernet and some Shiraz takes a fair bit of space in my cellar too.
I'm a big fan of the small producer, most of whom are still in their infancy. Excellent drops from the two regions I've had in the last few months are wines like (I'm doing this off the top of my head of course) Dutschke St.Jakobi & Oscar Semmler, Kaesler The Bogan & Stonehorse Shiraz, Glaymond Cabernet & Landrace & The Distance, Kalleske Shiraz & Grenache, Massena 11th Hour, Tin Shed Single Wire, Kay Bros Hillside & Cabernet, Greenock Creek Alices & Apricot Block, Pennys Hill Footprint.
Sounds like a greedy feast when I write them down but every one was shared with friends or tasting groups. There is something to be said for living in Adelaide at the centre of the wine universe!
Mark, I'll let you know when I orgynise that Greenock Creek bottles in the vineyard trip.
I'm a big fan of the small producer, most of whom are still in their infancy. Excellent drops from the two regions I've had in the last few months are wines like (I'm doing this off the top of my head of course) Dutschke St.Jakobi & Oscar Semmler, Kaesler The Bogan & Stonehorse Shiraz, Glaymond Cabernet & Landrace & The Distance, Kalleske Shiraz & Grenache, Massena 11th Hour, Tin Shed Single Wire, Kay Bros Hillside & Cabernet, Greenock Creek Alices & Apricot Block, Pennys Hill Footprint.
Sounds like a greedy feast when I write them down but every one was shared with friends or tasting groups. There is something to be said for living in Adelaide at the centre of the wine universe!
Mark, I'll let you know when I orgynise that Greenock Creek bottles in the vineyard trip.
Cheers - Steve
If you can see through it, it's not worth drinking!
If you can see through it, it's not worth drinking!