Winner of Most Successful QLD Exhibitor - Brisbane RNA Show 2008
Awarded Trophy for Contribution to the Queensland Wine Industry 2008
Ravens Croft Wines are made with passion. Attention to detail is crucial. Only the highest quality grapes are used. Winemaking practices such as minimal handling, minimal use of preservatives and additives ensure outstanding quality. No expense is spared on our selection of the finest quality new oak.
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Hi All…
Well, vintage is over and the wines have all turned out well. Autumn is approaching with cool days and crisp nights- an ideal time to visit before the winter tourist rush.
down in the vineyard… With all the grapes now picked, the vines go into rest mode for autumn and winter. We did get enough Pinotage for 1 barrel which should make around 250 bottles.
the wines… The new Verdelho and Gewurztraminer are showing promise. No Chardonnay was made as the grapes I was to purchase did not make the grade. The Petit Verdot was quite ripe so it should be a monster!!’
The barrel of Pinotage turned out well and people are asking me what flavours it has. At the moment I can only describe it as berry and savoury- so a cross between Pinot Noir and Tempranillo!
The wines continue to sell well and are now selling in 9 independent stores in Brisbane.(Go to Retailers section for details) including the new Purple Palate in Hawthorn (opposite the cinemas).
Remember not all wines are sold in all places. If the stockist does not sell your favourite RAVENS CROFT WINE , ask that they get it in.
The new 2008 Cabernet sauvignon has just been released and is a beautiful wine with cassis flavours balanced with oak. It is still tight and will age well for the next 5 years.
on the estate… Our first vineyard and wine tour was held in March and the people enjoyed it very much. This educational 3 hour vineyard and wine tour with lunch and wine is for people passionate about wine and wishing to learn something ($50).
wildlife… Apart from a few bus tours the wildlife has been pretty scarce with the rain we had greening up the grass and the wallabies and roos keeping to themselves. This time of year is great for sunsets so this is one I took the other day.
Ah, fill the Cup: -- what boots it to repeat
How Time is slipping underneath our Feet:
Unborn To-morrow, and dead Yesterday,
Why fret about them if To-day be sweet!
Omar Kahyamm
Finally I would like to thank ICP Craftpress for designing this beautiful website. If any of you who have made the "Highlands Change", need websites or printing etc – the ICP Craftpress team are the ones to contact.
All the best till next time
