Thursday, June 5, 2008

The Participating Wineries - Continued

Mount Langi Ghiran - The Grampians (Western Victoria) Mount Langi Ghiran is home to a state-of-the-art winery and estate vineyards covering over 60 hectares. Using a modern approach, quality is not compromised. Their Shiraz and Cabernets have long been ranked in the absolute top tier of Australia’s reds and are recognized worldwide. The Mount Langi Ghiran trademark: intense fruit flavors. www.langi.com.au

O.Fournier Group - Ribera Del Duero Bodegas y Vinedos O. Fournier Group was founded in 2000 with the goal of producing wines of outstanding quality in different regions of the world such as Spain and Argentina. The main asset of the winery in Ribera Del Duero is its vineyard. The estate has 105 Ha. of which 60 Ha. are planted. www.ofournier.com

Parker Coonawarra Estate - Coonawarra (South Australia) Parker Coonawarra Estate has achieved an unmatched reputation both within Australia and overseas where fine wines are revered for integrity and consistent superb quality. Parker Coonawarra Estate was founded by the late John L Parker in the mid 1980’s and the wines, in particular the benchmark ‘First Growth’, have earned an enviable reputation for quality, consistency and integrity. www.parkercoonawarraestate.com.au

Rubicon Estate - Rutherford, Napa Valley Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery, renamed Rubicon Estate is the oldest original vineyard site in Rutherford, California and the largest area of organically farmed contiguous vineyards in the appellation. More than a quarter century ago, noted entrepreneur, Francis Ford Coppola purchased the historic Inglenook Estate, founded in 1880 by Gustave Niebaum, hoping to restore the great winemaking traditions of the past. Dozens of acclaimed vintages have resulted from the Estate vines, including the 1941 Inglenook Cabernet, which has been named one of the "Top 10 wines of the Century."™ . www.rubiconestate.com

Salena Estate - Riverland South - Australia A family run winery established in 1998 by Mr Bob Franchitto and his wife, Sylvia. The estate was named after their daughter. Since its creation the winery has successfully grown, from 300 tonnes crushed in 1998 to 7000 tonnes in 2001. Salena Estate has had great success in USA and UK and now emergence in Asia, gaining strength with their flagship range featuring Bookpurnong Hill, and Salena Estate. www.salenaestate.com.au

Salin - Bordeaux In 1798, Pierre Salin set up a business as Wine Merchant in Bègles (the Bordeaux suburbs). Still family managed by Frederic Salin, Salin represents today’s modern and dynamic style of Bordeaux négociant activity. With exclusive Petite Chateau and 2nd wines combined with excellent En Primeur and Cru Classe selections Salin remains one of the leading wine merchants of Bordeaux.

Terrabianca - Chianti Classico Terrabianca, a boutique winery located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, Tuscany, has had a historic development with first documents mentioning its presence in the medieval times of 1805. Today it is a flourishing winery with highest quality soils producing awarded wines in a total production of 350 000 bottles a year. The winery also welcomes visitors to its estate and villa il tresoro closer to the coast. http://www.terrabianca.com

Xanadu - Margaret River Xanadu is known for producing some of Margaret River’s best Semillons and Cabernets, many of which have received international acclaim. Margaret River, home to one of the region’s most respected vineyards, is a near-perfect environment for viticulture, thanks to rich, free draining gravel soils fed by an abundant supply of pristine water and sheltered by forests of magnificent marri trees. www.xanaduwines.com.au

Yering Station - Yarra Valley (Victoria)

Yering Station is rich in history; established in 1838 as the first vineyard in Victoria; it was awarded a “Grand Prix” at the Paris exhibition in 1889, the only one awarded to a Southern Hemisphere wine. Yering Station is now one of the most exciting family-owned developments in the wine industry. The wines are made entirely from grapes of the Yarra Valley. www.yering.com