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Barbera - available at www.BoutiqueWineries.com.au

This Italian varietal was planted originally in Piedmont (as well as other areas of Italy), but has traveled widely. Probably one of the most underrated grapes in the world, Barbera can be used to make an incredible range of styles, ranging from young and spritzy to powerful and intense wines that need extended cellaring. It is a deep ruby color, full bodied, with low levels of tannins balanced by higher levels of acidity. Barbera is charactarized by bright berrylike flavors and is one of the best alternatives to overcropped and overpriced Merlot.

Boggy Creek Barbera (2004) - Rich and refreshing with black cherry and tobacco leaf and ripe tomato flavour mellowed with French oak. With soft tannins this wine is suited to many and various foods. Boggy Creek Vineyards is a boutique family vineyard established in 1978 to grow premium traditional French and new Italian varieties. These include Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Barbera, & Sangiovese. Wines are made to reflect the traditional yet innovative characters of the style.

Sangiovese - available at www.BoutiqueWineries.com.au

Wines from the Sangiovese can be medium- to full-bodied and medium to high in tannin. Typically they are characterized by cherry and spice flavors, sometimes with hints of violet, and sometimes even slightly nutty. Sangiovese wines are constantly evolving, depending on where the grapes were grown and what, if any, additional grapes are blended with them.

Sweet Berry Red (2004) This wine is made from Sangiovese grapes a Varietal that is believed to have originated in the Tuscany Region of Italy. This "drink anytime" sweet red wine with its raspberry and blackberry characters can be served chilled but try it at room temperature! This wine is ready for drinking now. Kingsley Grove Vineyard & Winery lies within the South Burnett Wine Region of Queensland located on the Bunya Highway close to Kingaroy, 2 1/2 hours drive from Brisbane. The vineyard, established in 1998 is on red soil, 430 metres above sea level and has eight varieties planted on 22.5 acres (8.9 hectares).

Viognier - available at www.BoutiqueWineries.com.au

This noble white varietal has flavors all its own and texture that can easily match the most full-bodied chardonnay. Some are fermented in stainless steel tanks and have no wood treatment, which results in a precise, aromatic, crisp wine that shows off the peach and apricot flavors of the grape. Many producers have also used wood barrels to ferment or age the wine, adding further complexities and complements to the fruits natural flavors. Notes of anise, tangerine and fig blend with spicy aromas. Some Viogniers can be feminine and some quite brawny. The region of origin is also an important factor to the varying styles, with warmer regions producing riper wines and cooler retaining more acidity and precision. True of almost all however, is that they are best when consumed fairly young.

Viognier - Marsanne (2004) - Totally unwooded, aromas of apricot, orange peel, almond and fennel seed. 60% Viognier and 40% Marsanne, rich full body, round full palate with a spicy lingering finish. Little River Winery were purchased by the de Tastes family of Bordeaux in 1993 bringing over a 1000 years of family winemaking history to Little River to craft wines of distinct finesse and elegance.


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Josefine

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