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Yarra Valley


The Yarra Valley is Victoria's oldest vineyard region and is located just 50km (one hours drive) to the East of Melbourne's CBD.

The topography is as varied as that of any wine region in Australia. It ranges from river flats or terraces through to some of the steepest slopes to be found in the country.

The Yarra Valley encompasses a wide range of soil types from sandy loams to clay loams frequently impregnated with shale in the middle section to red volcanic soil in the both the Upper and Lower sections.

The Yarra Valley is cool in relation to the rest of Australia's viticultural regions. The majority of the rainfall is in winter and spring, with the summer relatively cool, dry and humid. There is limited maritime influence. The small diurnal temperature range reflects the proximity of the sea.

The Yarra Valley is one of the finest cool climate wine regions in Australia specialising in sparkling wines, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, as well as excellent Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz.

Other varieties planted include Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Semillon, Marsanne, Riesling and Verduzzo.

Harvest Time: Late March to late May.

Detailed Map of the Yarra Valley


Wineries

Morgan Vineyards Roundstone Sutherland Estate

Products (25)

Roundstone Rubies Pinot Noir 2003

Roundstone Rubies Pinot Noir 2003

A blend of 4 different clones this Pinot shows classic earthy complexity, dark cherry fruit and a touch of deep spice. Very good length of flavour and well integrated fine tannins.

Varietal: Pinot Noir > Red Wines
Mixed Dozen

Morgan Vineyards - Sampler's Selection

The Sampler's Selection is a mixed pack of either one or two of each of the Morgan Vineyards range (Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Chardonnay 2006, Kara Gola Rose 2006, Merlot 2004, Pinot Noir 2005 & Shiraz 2004).

Varietal: Mixed Wines
Morgan Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Morgan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

The nose displays powerful aromas of blackcurrant together with some earthy overtones complemented by judicious use of oak.

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon > Red Wines
Morgan Chardonnay 2006

Morgan Vineyards Chardonnay 2006

This is a deliciously textured crisp, bone-dry wine. It displays fresh citrus aromas on the nose; the palate is quite rich with layers of complexity as a result of the wild yeast fermentation.

Varietal: Chardonnay > White Wines
Morgan Kara Gola Rose 2006

Morgan Vineyards Kara Gola Rose 2006

A combination of Cabernet and Merlot and barrel fermented to create a dry wine with a 'confectionery' nose with hints of spice. Ideal for summer drinking and best enjoyed lightly chilled!

Varietal: Rose > Red Wines
Morgan Vineyards Merlot 2004

Morgan Vineyards Merlot 2004

Smelling of fresh loganberries with a hint of fruit-cake, this is an elegant wine with a flavoursome palate, soft tannin structure and well balanced acidity.

Varietal: Merlot > Red Wines
Morgan Vineyards Pinot Noir 2005

Morgan Vineyards Pinot Noir 2005

This wine has a delicate bouquet of dark cherry with a hint of "forest floor" and complex earthy/gamey aromas. A Burgundian style wine with a long, clean and velvety finish.

Varietal: Pinot Noir > Red Wines
Morgan Vineyards Merlot 2004

Morgan Vineyards Shiraz 2004

A rich & powerful wine with a nose reminiscent of blackberry & vanilla, laced with juicy brambly fruit on the palate together with a hints of liquorish & delivered with a long & soft tannin finish.

Varietal: Syrah / Shiraz > Red Wines
Roundstone Chardonnay 2004

Roundstone Chardonnay 2004

Delicate aromas of grapefruit and white peach followed by a soft, clean and lively palate.

Varietal: Chardonnay > White Wines
Roundstone Charmed Chardonnay 2004

Roundstone Charmed Chardonnay 2004

Vibrant and complex with cashew, white peach and some well integrated toasty oak. Very good length of palate and richness.

Varietal: Chardonnay > White Wines
Roundstone Gamay 2005

Roundstone Gamay 2006

This Gamay is made to the French 'Beaujolais' style to create a light refreshing wine, which is ideal for summer drinking. Can be enjoyed on its own or slightly chilled over a sunset... alfresco style!

Varietal: Other Red Varieties > Red Wines
Roundstone Cabernet 2003 Lightning Hill

Roundstone Lightning Hill Cabernets 2003

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this elegant Bordeaux blend has fragrant blackcurrants on both the nose and palate and finishes with fine yet firm tannins.

Varietal: Blends > Red Wines
Roundstone Merlot 2004, Yarra Valley

Roundstone Merlot 2004

Characterised with aromas of red berries with a touch of varietal mint leading to a ripe, soft and full palate of good intensity and richness.

Varietal: Merlot > Red Wines
Roundstone Rose 2004

Roundstone Rose 2004

A Rose made from the unpressed, free run juice of Pinot grapes. It has a vivid red colour with strawberry and raspberry aromas and a fine dry palate.

Varietal: Rose > Red Wines
Roundstone Shiraz Viognier 2003

Roundstone Shiraz Viognier 2003

An elegant and rare blend of Shiraz with the 5% Viognier giving a perfumed apricot lift to the nose. The palate is fleshy and mouth filling with sweet fruit and some spicy oak.

Varietal: Syrah / Shiraz > Red Wines
Roundstone Viognier 2005

Roundstone Viognier 2005

A richly perfumed and barrel fermented style with Exotic apricots and other stone fruits flavours with a Soft finish.

Varietal: Other White Varieties > White Wines
Sutherland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Sutherland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Warm and generous with lingering dark cherry and blackberry flavours and tight, dusty tannins, with vibrant licorice, dark berry fruit and cigar-box aromas

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon > Red Wines
Sutherland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Sutherland Estate DHV Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

This wine offers an aromatic nose of blueberry, cassis and chocolate, characterised by aniseed and delicious French oak complexities to give this cool climate cabernet plenty of structure.

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon > Red Wines
Sutherland Estate Chardonnay 2003

Sutherland Estate DHV Chardonnay 2003

A long and complex palate with evocative flavours of tropical fruit and apple custard with delicate floral notes complement toasted hazelnut aromas, resulting from barrel fermentation.

Varietal: Chardonnay > White Wines
Sutherland Estate Pinot Noir 2003

Sutherland Estate DHV Pinot Noir 2003

Delightful notes of red cherry, raspberry and mocha chocolate flavours and aromas, followed with a wonderfully long and smooth palate with fine, silky tannins.

Varietal: Pinot Noir > Red Wines
Sutherland Estate Shiraz 2003

Sutherland Estate DHV Shiraz 2003

A wine characterised by aromas of scrumptious chocolate, vanilla and licorice, complimented by rich and full flavours of black pepper, blackberries and toasty oak.

Varietal: Syrah / Shiraz > Red Wines
Sutherland Estate Pinot Noir 2002

Sutherland Estate Pinot Noir 2002

A Burgundian, French style Pinot with a complex nose of truffles, earth and dark cherries and French oak integration resulting in savoury and intense dark cherry flavours with fine, long tannins.

Varietal: Pinot Noir > Red Wines
Sutherland Estate Rose 2003

Sutherland Estate Rose 2003

A full bodied Rose, dry in style with a lively bouquet of strawberry and fresh roses with flavours of cranberry and strawberry and hints of licorice and spice. Best served slightly chilled.

Varietal: Rose > Red Wines
Sutherland Estate Shiraz 2002

Sutherland Estate Shiraz 2002

A bouquet of mulberry, plum and toasty oak with luscious palate of sweet dark berry fruit flavours, combined with spice and a wonderful mocha chocolate finish.

Varietal: Syrah / Shiraz > Red Wines
Sutherland Estate Wildcat Unwooded Chardonnay 2004

Sutherland Estate Wildcat Unwooded Chardonnay 2004

This unwooded Chardonnay exhibits a fragrant nose of lychees, honeysuckle and lavender, followed by a lively and crisp acid palate with gentle peach and melon flavours.

Varietal: Chardonnay > White Wines

Vintage Reports (1)

Available Vintage Reports


Vintage Report for 2005

In the words of winemaker Rob “Sticks” Dolan, 2005 in the Yarra Valley was ‘Phenomenal—a cracker of a year for red and white. We couldn’t have wished for a better season.’

2005 in the Yarra Valley will be remembered as an outstanding vintage of two distinctive climatic halves. Spring was cool and mild with adequate rainfall, minimising the need for irrigation. A record rainfall for one day in early February had growers wondering, as the season was already one to two weeks behind. Luckily, the season was subsequently dry and mild—ideal harvest conditions. The warm days and cool nights allowed excellent flavour development in both whites and reds and pleasing colour accumulation in reds. Most vineyards finished harvest by Anzac Day, with higher-than-average sugar levels and exceptional acid balance.

Yields were slightly down on last year’s bumper crop but right on average across the board, with the exception of Pinot Noir—down by about 15 per cent on average.

Source: Wine Business Australia (www.winebiz.com.au)     Author: WineBiz     Date: 2005-05-20

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