
One particular vineyard, Tallavera Grove, has been providing
fruit for trophy winning wines for some of the Hunter's most
successful wineries for the past 10 years. Now, the pick of
this vineyard is being marketed under the Tallavera Grove Hunter
Valley label and made available to its own customers.
Made by our winemaker Luke Watson, Tallavera Grove produces a
range of wines from selected parcels of fruit from not only the
Hunter Valley, but also the areas best suited to particular
varieties. This allows Tallavera Grove to provide the highest
possible wine quality across our whole range of wines inclluding
Chardonnay, Semillon, Verdelho, Shiraz and Cabernet.
Exciting new Italian varietals Vermentino, Sagrantino and
Negra Amarro are currently being trialled and will be offered to
our customers through our Cellar Door and Wine Club.
2010 Tallavera Grove Semillon
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DISTRICT: Mount View, Hunter Valley VARIETIES: 100 % Semillon
VINEYARD/SOIL: Grown on our Mount View vineyard - Red Flat block
BOTTLING SPECIFICATION:
Alcohol : 10.5%
6.2 Standard drinks
Notes:
A classic Hunter Semillon showing a tightly structured palate
with lively acidity.
Cirtus fruit flavours dominate now, but in time, will develop
toast and honeyed characters.
Drinking well now and over the next decade.
Winemaker: Luke Watson
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2008 Tallavera Grove "Two in the Bush" Semillon Verdelho
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DISTRICT: Hunter Valley BOTTLING SPECIFICATION:
Alc Vol 11.5%
Standard Drinks 6.6
Notes:
Two in the bush berings together the classic Hunter Valley
white varieties. Semillon and Verdelho which have been blended to
produce a crisp tangy early drinking style. The Semillon
contributes the backbone citrus characters of the wine while the
Verdelho adds complexity to the flavour profile and increases
mouthfeel.
Bottle $18.00 Case $216.00
Members Bottle $15.30 Case $183.60
Winemaker: Luke Watson
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2010 Tallavera Grove Verdelho
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DISTRICT: Mount View, Hunter Valley VARIETIES: 100% Verdelho
MATURATION:
The fruit was picked in the last week of January and then
fermented in stainless steel for two weeks at 12 degrees Celsius.
This cool ferment retains the delicate fruit aromas.
VINEYARD/SOIL: The fruit for this wine was grown at Tallavera Grove Vineyard in
Mount View.
BOTTLING SPECIFICATION:
Alc Vol 13.0%
Standard Drinks 7.7
Notes:
This wine has a clear yellow/green colour with a aromas of
passionsfruit, pineapple and banana. The palate reflects the
bouquet with good length and a clean crisp finish.The wines was
bottled early to retain freshness and the vitality of the primary
fruit characters and it should be consumed now or within the short
term.
AWARDS:
Winemaker: Luke Watson
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2009 Tallavera Grove Chardonnay
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DISTRICT: Hunter Valley BOTTLING SPECIFICATION:
Alc Vol 13.0%
Standard Drinks 7.7
Rich varietal stone-fruit characters on the nose complimented by
a touch of new French oak. The palate is long, tight and
savoury, and finished with crisp acidity. In time the wine should
develop a toasty nutty complexity with cellaring up to 5
years.
Bottle $22.00 Case $264.00
Members Bottle $19.00 Case $228.00
AWARDS: Silver Medal - 2010 Hunter Valley Wine Show
Winemaker: Luke Watson
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2009 Tallavera Grove Shiraz
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DISTRICT: Hunter Valley VARIETIES: 100% Shiraz
BOTTLING SPECIFICATION:
Alc Vol 13.8%
Standard Drinks 8.1
Notes:
The 2009 Hunter Valley Shiraz is deep purple - red in colour.
The nose displays regional savoury characters and French oak. The
long and supple palate is dominated by ripe plums and dark fruits,
tied together with vibrant acidity.
Approachable now but will richly reward extended cellaring
AWARDS:
Winemaker: Luke Watson
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2009 Tallavera Grove Botrytis Semillon
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BOTTLING SPECIFICATION: Alcohol: 9.5% 2.8 Standard drinks
Notes: Our 2009 Botrytis Semillon has been made from late picked grapes
which were influenced by "botrytis cinerea", producing unique
aromas and intensely sweet flavours. The wine is rich and luscious
having spent a short period in French oak which adds to this wines
complexity and palate length.
Winemaker: Luke Watson
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N/V Tawny Liqueur
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Winemaker: Luke Watson
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2009 Impressario Sparkling Rose'
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VARIETIES: Shiraz
BOTTLING SPECIFICATION:
Alcohol: 12.5%
Notes:
This elegant Ros de Noirs is made from premium grapes sourced
off estate owned vineyards.
Displaying a lovely blush colour, with abundant fresh fruit
aromas, this wine is a sophisticated rose that has a vibrant palate
of strawberry and raspberry flavours, with a fresh and lively fine
crisp finish.
Winemaker: Luke Watson
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2003 Liqueur Verdelho
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DISTRICT: Hunter Valley VARIETIES: 100% Verdelho
BOTTLING SPECIFICATION: Alcohol % : 19.6%
Notes:
Based on the famous Portugese fortified wine This is a
liqueur Verdelho with interesting dried/stewed fruit characters and
a touch of spice.
The finish is clean and slightly sweet.
Winemaker: Luke Watson
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