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		Shattered Margot Merlot 2006 A soft, dense wine with good middle lift. Black tea characters showing with a hint of blackberry. A very juicy wine. Oak has been used judiciously and is well integrated with the fruit. Winemaker: Margot Sharpe Alc 13.8% Gentleman's Claret 2006 This wine is a change from previous vintages in that I have based it much more heavily on Merlot than Cabernet Sauvignon - about 65%. Then I blended with 30% of Cab Sauv 2005 and about 10% Cab Franc 06. So the wine is a fine blend, softer up front and therefore drinking earlier than previous vintages of this wine. Winemaker: Margot Sharpe Alc 13.8% Redemption Cabernet 2005 A touch of Merlot 10% softens the middle palate of this wine. It has been aged for 2 years in French oak in both barriques and hogsheads. The wine allows the fruit to shine through. Winemaker: Margot Sharpe Alc 14.2% The Battered Sauv 2005 Merlot and Cab Franc again used with the Cabernet to soften and brighten the wine. French oak, as for all our wines, was used to mature the wine for 15-24 months. Winemaker: Margot Sharpe Alc 14.2% Just Franc 2006 The name says it all - this wine is a pure Cab Franc. Not much of it - our Cab Franc is primarily grown to add its sweetness to the Claret and Cabernets. Winemaker: Margot Sharpe Alc 14.2% Sheepish Chardonnay 2006 Not a lot of Chardonnay this year, due mainly to the fact that the sheep were allowed to graze for too long in the vineyard! The vines loved the nitrogen though! This Chardonnay is lightly French oaked, lots of tropical fruit, with a hint of lemon and quite delicious. Alc. 14% Shattered Margot Merlot 2005 The rich plum colour and sumptuous nose are both indications of the delightfully satisfying mouthfeel of this wine. At 14.6% alcohol – this is no insipid cousin to bold Cabernet Sauvignon. Our Merlot has feet – and it stands on them. Minimal 220 added, as is the practice in the all our Sharpe Wines winemaking. Winemaker: Margot Sharpe Another great Merlot from our Sharpe Wines vineyard at Emu Swamp. Jack Demmery 2004 Like previous vintages of this great wine, the 04 shows its inky depths in the glass. The nose The mouthfeel is generous and fine as once again the Orange vineyard delivers on the ripeness and richness of the fruit. The winemaking saw 30% new French oak and the remainder in 1 and 2 year old French barrels. Great oak and fruit balance both supported by optimum acid levels. Minimal 220 added, as is our practice in all our Sharpe Wines winemaking. Winemaker: Margot Sharpe and Rob Black Alc: 14.6% Awards: Bronze Medal National Cool Climate Wine Show 2006 Bronze Medal Australian Small Winemakers Show 2006 Gentleman’s Claret 2004 Colour: A rich colour, robust and full of promise Nose: Black currants showing through with the hint of vanilla Palate: This wine is blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from 2003 and 2004 vintages with Merlot 2005 and Cabernet Franc 2004 – a medal winner, and a wine with an interesting provenance! Alcohol 14.3% Minimal sulphur dioxide added Winemaker: Margot Sharpe FRose 2005 Colour: A lovely deep strawberry hue is pleasing to the eye. Nose: A touch again of the strawberry on the nose. Clean and fresh. Palate: While the 2005 is dryer than previous vintages, nevertheless the same strawberry suggestion is evident. A light wine suitable for lunches and lighter meals. Good with Asian food. Alcohol 12% (v/v) Winemaker: Margot Sharpe The FRose 2004 One of our most popular wines, our Rose wine was made from a small amount of 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon grapes which were crushed and pressed off skins within a 24 hour period. Fermentation was controlled and then arrested at around 3%. The wine was then chilled to -1C. Fruity, sweet and soft to the finish best served chilled, this is an excellent wine for lunches and lovers of light wines. A suggestion of strawberry sorbet. Winemaker: Margot Sharpe Alcohol: 11.3% v/v The Chardonnay 2002 Nose: Fruit aromas of citrus lemons and limes with fresh melon, overlaid with hints of apricots and cashews. Palate: A wine of balanced complexity, medium acidity and with a pleasing length, there is continuity from the nose to the palate. A rich and satisfying wine with nevertheless a refreshing mouthfeel. Winemaker: Jon Reynolds Alcohol: 13.8% v/v Awards: 4.5 Stars James Halliday 2006 SOLD OUT Chardonnay 2004 Colour: A pleasing golden amber. Nose: Butterscotch and lemon, no heavy overoakedness. Palate: Delicious, well balanced lightly buttery exhibiting cashew nuts, lemon and subtle oak finish. Winemaker: Chris Derrez Alcohol 13% (v/v) Awards: Bronze medal Small Vignerons Awards 2005 Merlot 2003 Very small quantities of our first Merlot were made this year. The wine has been foot trod, basket pressed and matured on French oak over 12 months, making a bigger Merlot than is often seen. Ready for drinking now or may be cellared for 5 years. Winemaker: Margot Sharpe Alcohol 13.7% (v/v) Minimal sulphur dioxide added Awards: 4.5 Stars James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2006 James Halliday: Merlot 2003 Shows undoubted synergy between variety and region; ripe but not jammy small berry fruits and a nice twist of olive. Rating 91 Merlot 2004 Colour: Rich,deep plum. Nose: A hint of oak showing alongside blackcurrant fruits. Palate: Rich, satisfying mouthfeel, great lingering flavour , some suggestion of pepperiness and luscious black fruits. Excellent tannin balance. Winemaker: Margot Sharpe Alcohol 14.1% (v/v) Minimal Sulphur added Awards: Trophy Winner Small Vignerons Awards 2005. Winewise magazine A very well made Merlot with clearly defined fruit flavour and beautifully ripe tannins. The oak is in balance and the finish is long and satisfying Gentleman's Claret 2003 Perhaps the most popular of the 2003 range, this easy drinking style red has softened and mellowed as the year has drawn to a close. It goes well with chicken dishes and salads when the palate tires of the sweeter white wines of Summer. It's always the season for a Gentleman'sClaret. Tasting Notes: This Claret has been made in the traditional Bordeaux style using predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. We trod the grapes (pigeage) in the ancient method and then basket pressed at the completion of primary fermentation. Drink now or cellar for 5-10 years. Winemaker: Margot Sharpe Alcohol 12.5% Minimal amounts of sulphur dioxide added Awards: Bronze Medal NSW Small Winemakers Show 2003 The Foot Trod Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 The wine from the 2003 vintage was foot trod and gentle membrane pressed after fermenting to dryness with extended carbonic maceration. It was left to mature in French oak for 12 months. The wine has been gently racked 4 times and then coarse filtered only before bottling. The rich plum colour shows excellent extraction form skins yet there are no harsh tannins evident to distract from the satisfying mouthfeel. A well integrated wine showing the early promise of this cool climate vineyard's ability to produce complex, elegant wines. Berry fruits are apparent at this early stage of the wine's maturation. Winemaker: Margot Sharpe Alcohol: 12.2% v/v Minimal preservative added The Jack Demmery First Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Nose: Attractive mix of toasty French oak with hints of pepper, mint and chocolate Palate: Full bodied palate showing touches of blackcurrant and raspberry with savoury spice and soft lingering tannins. Winemakers: Jon Reynolds, Nick Millichip Alcohol 13.5% (v/v) Awards: Bronze medal 2003 Cowra Wine Show Bronze Medal Australian Small Winemakers Show 2003 4 stars Winestate magazine May/June 2005 Best of the Best Winestate Annual Issue 2006 (to be released January 2006) The Jack Demmery Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Tasting Notes: The 2003 Jack Demmery Cabernet Sauvignon is a wonderful example of a wine developing as time, oak and superb Orange Cabernet Sauvignon grapes integrate. Matured for 12 months on French oak, this is a smooth and delicious wine. Excellent mouthfeel and good length extending well to the back palate, the wine is ready for drinking now or cellaring for 6-10 years. Winemaker: Rob Black Alcohol 13.3% (v/v) Awards: Bronze Medal National Cool Climate Wine Show 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2003 Colour: Deep plum red. Nose: Blackcurrants and cherries. Palate: Extended French oak barrel maturation shows a sophisticated wine with great length and richness. Winemakers: Rob Black, Margot Sharpe Alcohol 13.6% (v/v) Awards: Bronze Medal National Cool Climate Wine Show 2005 Grapetreaders 2004 Colour: Typical Orange Cabernet lovely deep plum red Nose: Red berries infused with a vanillin overlay Palate: Sweet soft red berries and ripe tannins. Good oak assimilation. Winemaker: Margot Sharpe Alcohol 12.2% (v/v)