Whats with the Balgownie "GOLDFIELDS" Shiraz ????

Maroon&Blue · Post by **Maroon&Blue** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:45 am

Can anyone clarify why there is a problem with the "GOLDFIELDs" term associated with this wine label?

Seems certain retailers are flogging it off cheap, at the moment! :roll:

Any thoughts from forumites?

Cheers

Ronaldo

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:08 pm

Cloudwine newsletter- Ã¢â‚¬Å“Balgownie made an error. They have used the term Ã¢â‚¬Å“GoldfieldsÃ¢â‚¬Â on a shiraz. They were to officially release it today into the Melbourne market, however due to labeling laws (they are not allowed to call their wine Ã¢â‚¬Å“GoldfieldsÃ¢â‚¬Â) they must immediately clear all their 2006 shiraz to avoid litigation. Ã¢â‚¬Â Hope that helps.

Waiters Friend · Post by **Waiters Friend** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:25 am

What is the problem with the term 'Goldfields'? As far as I know, it's not on the list of geographical indicators.

I'm from Western Australia, and we have our own 'Goldfields' (in Kalgoorlie, 600km east of Perth and a couple of hours' drive away from desert). There is actually a wine producer there, but I can't imagine he has challenged Balgownie with legal action :lol:

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:13 am

What is the problem with the term 'Goldfields'? As far as I know, it's not on the list of geographical indicators.

I'm from Western Australia, and we have our own 'Goldfields' (in Kalgoorlie, 600km east of Perth and a couple of hours' drive away from desert). There is actually a wine producer there, but I can't imagine he has challenged Balgownie with legal action

On this, I do not even claim to understand

Litigation in this realm is truly abject, that is to say it makes me sick :roll:

Be interested to know though....

Red Bigot · Post by **Red Bigot** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:36 am

Bendigo region used to be the biggest active goldfields in Victoria, there is still gold mining there and the tourist information still refers heavily to Goldfields. I'd be very surprised if some organisation hadn't trademarked the Goldfields name. Very careless and costly mistake by Balgownie.

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:43 am

Cheers Brian. Easier to understand it now even if it doesn't sit well with me.

Attila · Post by **Attila** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:53 pm

Is the wine any good though?
The 2005 Cab Merlot was a cracker for $20

Red Bigot · Post by **Red Bigot** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:58 pm

Attila wrote:Is the wine any good though?
The 2005 Cab Merlot was a cracker for $20

There is a fairly positive TN on The Wine Front.

Davo · Post by **Davo** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 1:56 pm

Waiters Friend wrote:What is the problem with the term 'Goldfields'? As far as I know, it's not on the list of geographical indicators.

I'm from Western Australia, and we have our own 'Goldfields' (in Kalgoorlie, 600km east of Perth and a couple of hours' drive away from desert). There is actually a wine producer there, but I can't imagine he has challenged Balgownie with legal action

OK, you've got me. Who makes wine in commercial quantities in Kalgoorlie? I know plenty of Italians up there who make their own for home consumption, but they use Swan Valley juice.