These are full flavoured reds that we first tried in 2008 and we have been trying to make a space for them ever since as the GSM , the Shiraz and the Cabernet all " over deliver " at their pricing point and will cellar well for a good 10 years
The background of Digger's Bluff is unique and we encourage you to look at that web site for the story of a vineyard that may well set some hard goals for others to match.
' Our name was inspired from the numerous times waiters, friends and even ourselves who have offered that last smidge in the bottle. Now it also captures our vision for quality where each wine must be of such an exceptional standard that you won't resist another smidge, and equally, as a micro producer it reflects the volumes we make... and yes, we'll only ever have a smidge available! '
The best thing is to quote John Russell at this point :
"Along with music, wine has long been a passion of mine. When I first came to the Barossa to start a music festival I fell in love with the region and its lifestyle, and was inspired to become a grape grower and winemaker. I invite you to share in this journey and enjoy the wines created from our own vineyards. "
Schubert Estate THE GOSLING. This 100% Shiraz was introduced to the Schubert family and friends a few years back as a non-vintage M.R.S. (Mates Rates Shiraz). Its easy drinking style soon caught on with those who were introduced to the wine. The popularity of the Goose-yard Block wines soon convinced the Schuberts to introduce their second wine (screw cap closure) - The Gosling. It has developed into a more stylish wine with the 2005 receiving 92 points from Halliday it's a fine addition to the Schubert Estate stable.
On the gentle slopes of Barossa's Maranaga area, these vineyards are set amongst gardens, heritage roses and native bush. It is this landscape that inspires our work as artists, vignerons and winemakers in creating there beautiful wines. We specialize in small production, hand crafted wines of premium qauilty.
This was our find of 2008 and we are so pleased that others have agreed with our selection as we cannot keep enough in stock and people will tell others where they bought it despite our attempts to keep this winery under our hat !
Stephen Black was a Pharmacist and obviously has a great sense of humour as all of his wines have a presciption style label and wording !
Parri Estate has been establishing exports in a number of markets since 1998.The vineyard is just north of Victor Harbor on Sneyd Road Mount Compass and is perfectly suited to the production of many varieties of white wine as well as Pinot Noir and big black spicy Shiraz as it is grown on limestone soil.
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Clark Ingham who had valiantly battled against the scourge of modern civilisation but in the end even a Man as strong as he could not fight any more.
Just before he died he wrote me an email in which he said ( inter alia ) :
" My local GP visited on Sunday; brought along a 1992 Amargah; good fruit and clean pallet; I had to help him and Beverley have a look at it; well worth while. "
That was Clark and he leaves us with heartfelt sadness from all of us to his Family - his wines will be no more but his joi de vie will remain with me for a very long time.
One of the great ways of " finding " a vineyard is for other wineries to recommend another and this was the case here.
t tried in 2008 and we have been trying to make a space for them ever since as the GSM , the Shiraz and the Cabernet all " over deliver " at their pricing point and will cellar well for a good 10 years
' Our name was inspired from the numerous times waiters, friends and even ourselves who have offered that last smidge in the bottle. Now it also captures our vision for quality where each wine must be of such an exceptional standard that you won't resist another smidge, and equally, as a micro producer it reflects the volumes we make... and yes, we'll only ever have a smidge available! '
The best thing is to quote John Russell at this point :
Schubert Estate THE GOSLING. This 100% Shiraz was introduced to the Schubert family and friends a few years back as a non-vintage M.R.S. (Mates Rates Shiraz). Its easy drinking style soon caught on with those who were introduced to the wine. The popularity of the Goose-yard Block wines soon convinced the Schuberts to introduce their second wine (screw cap closure) - The Gosling. It has developed into a more stylish wine with the 2005 receiving 92 points from Halliday it's a fine addition to the Schubert Estate stable.
Parri Estate has been establishing exports in a number of markets since 1998.The vineyard is just north of Victor Harbor on Sneyd Road Mount Compass and is perfectly suited to the production of many varieties of white wine as well as Pinot Noir and big black spicy Shiraz as it is grown on limestone soil.
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Clark Ingham who had valiantly battled against the scourge of modern civilisation but in the end even a Man as strong as he could not fight any more.