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Tasting Notes of Current Two Wheeler Creek Wines

REDS
There have been continuous vintages of the reds since the first commercial vintage in 2003 of both the cabernet sauvignon and the shiraz. These 2003 wines have sold out.

There was a very good 2004 cabernet which has also sold out but there are still quantities of the 2004 shiraz. The 2005 cabernet has just been released but as yet not the 2005 shiraz. Two bottlings of the original sparkling shiraz have sold out but there is a current sparkling cabernet / shiraz.

2004 – Shiraz
This was bottled after 22 months in predominantly French oak – a mixture of new and one and two year old barrels.
COLOUR: Medium to deep
APPEARANCE: Attractive – bright and inviting in the glass
ALCOHOL: 14.8%
NOSE: Characteristic spice and peppery nose with subtle oak aromas
PALATE: Medium weighted – soft and warm reflecting the nose with
lingering spicy flavours, nice oak and soft tannins
IMPROVEMENT: Drinks well and will improve in the short / medium term and could cellar up to 2011/12 as it rounds off and becomes more
complex
DRINKING: Will drink well at any time but particularly with food –
casseroles, red meat, duck and chicken. Popular with many as not a heavy ‘gutsy’ red. This is extremely popular at the cellar door

2004 – Blend Shiraz (62%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (38%)
The 2004 shiraz and cabernet were both initially in barrel for 22 months before bottling. The blend was bottled after a further 6 months in barrel.
COLOUR: Medium to deep
APPEARANCE: Attractive and bright in the glass
ALCOHOL: 14.4%
NOSE: Immediate impression of leafy cabernet with some underlying
Oak but then supportive muted shiraz spice coming through
PALATE: Soft, medium weighted and complex on the palate with shiraz
Spicyness from the start to the lingering flavours at the finish. It is fresh but with a ripe satisfying warmth
IMPROVEMENT: The warm soft impression will develop further with time in the bottle but will peak around 2009/10. Longer bottle aging is not recommended and the wine should be drunk.
DRINKING: This is a terrific ‘old style’ winter quaffer and should
essentially be drunk now at any time and with food – casseroles, red meat, duck and chicken.

2005 – Cabernet Sauvignon
This was bottled after approximately 24 months in predominantly French oak.
COLOUR: Deep intense crimson
NOSE: Nice combination of ripe leafy cigar-box notes with spice and
coconut from the oak
PALATE: Warm, mouth filling flavours which are distinctly varietal.
Generous soft supportive tannins carry the flavours through
a long finish. Layers of fruit and oak make the palate rich and
satisfying.
DRINKING: Will age gracefully in the bottle and improve until at least 2010, then lasting years after that. Great to drink now but with loads of
potential. Excellent with beef, lamb and chicken or just to enjoy.

2004 – Sparkling Cabernet / Shiraz
COLOUR: Medium depth sparkling red wine
APPEARANCE: Medium bodied, crystal clear with fine persistent bubbles
NOSE: Attractive cigar box cabernet sauvignon aromas with a hint of
spice from the shiraz. It is developed, quite complex and interesting
PALATE: Clean lingering flavours of berries and soft spicy oak. The nicely
balanced sweetness lifts the flavours and a gentle acidity ensures the wine is very pleasant to drink.
DRINKING: An excellent party or pre-meal drink.

WHITES
The first vintage in 2006 from the vines planted in 2003 resulted in little chardonnay but several tonnes of sauvignon blanc producing a really excellent first vintage wine demonstrating star qualities from this cool climate region.

The 2006 vintage sold out a little before the 2007 vintage was available with the 2007 being even better than the 06. Again this sold out within the year just as 2008 was released. The 2008 is high quality, very popular and currently regarded as the flagship wine.

The 2007 chardonnay vintage also proved to be good and the unwooded wine had many fans. Due to the cool climate again, the 2008 chardonnay produced an excellent award winning wine.

2008 - Sauvignon Blanc
COLOUR: Pale yellow but with attractive green tints
NOSE: Very lifted and interesting distinctive sauvignon blanc aromas –
asparagus, green bean, tobacco and herbal notes.
PALATE: Quite strongly flavoured with herbal grassy notes continuing the
nose. Very fresh, light bodied and clean with a lingering crisp dry
finish.
DRINKING: Best drunk now for maximum enjoyment while young. Ideal with seafood, poultry, pasta, light meals or just to enjoy. This is a delightful wine and was independently chosen as one of the best on Kangaroo Island.

2008 – Chardonnay – Unwooded
COLOUR: Medium pale yellow with nice tints.
NOSE: Fresh lively aromas with clean, citrus and tropical highlights, fresh
and enticing.
PALATE: Attractive and medium bodiedwith fresh lingering flavours of citrus
and pineapple. Dry and soft with a very nice crisp acid balance.
DRINKING: Best drunk while young and fresh. Excellent with seafood, veal,
chicken, pasta or just to enjoy
This Chardonnay won a third prize in the 2008 McLaren Vale
Wine Show

2008 – Reserve Sparkling Chardonnay
COLOUR: Pale straw with attractive green tints
APPEARANCE: Bright and clear with persistent fine bubbles
NOSE: Lifted, fresh fruity aromas, youthful and clean
PALATE: Flavours reminiscent of apple and pear with a herbaceous finish. Soft with a nicely balanced sweetness, kept fresh and lively with its gentle acidity
DRINKING: A very pleasant wine to drink now and really enjoy while it’s young.

Cellar Door
This is located in the marron shed and provides the ideal opportunity for visitors to come and view the marron close up and learn a little of their life cycle before moving on to the wine tasting. Invariably there are questions about marron that arise and these can readily be discussed with staff over the bar as they sample some or most of the wines. The staff provide as much information as possible on the wines to help guide tastings. Many visitors really like to select a wine they would like with lunch in the Café, but tastings also lead to bottle sales at the cellar door. Wine can be taken away or it can be shipped very cost effectively to anywhere in Australia via Australia Post. The Two Wheeler Bush Tucker sauces are also sold here or in the Café.

 

The Marron Café on Kangaroo Island is offering food and wine lovers a unique gastronomical experience.
Open Daily from 10.30am to 4.30pm
Last food orders 4pm
Ph/Fax 08 8559 4114

Cellar Door & Marron Shed
Open Daily from 10.30am to 4.30pm
Marron viewing and sales
Cellar door tastings and sales
Ph/Fx (08) 8559 4128


Location: Harriet Road,
Central Kangaroo Island,
South Australia.

Groups: - Tours, Wine Tastings, Café - by arrangement
Functions: - Parties, Weddings -
by arrangement

Email: Shed, Cellar Door and Cafe:
marron.wine@andermel.com
Office: andermel@kin.net.au

 

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