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Galafrey Wines - Great Southern, Western Australia

Galafrey Wines remains a family owned business, one of the oldest in Mt Barker, its original 30 acres of vines planted in 1977. All wines are dry grown, nurtured and bottled on the estate.

Galafrey Riesling (2005)

If you want a textbook Rhine Riesling from a cool climate this is it. Superb aromatic florals with a keynote of lime which continue on the palate. very well balanced, delicate palate, with a clean crisp finish. A complex wine that will age well.

Galafrey Cabernet Sauvignon (2002)

Delicious mouthful of fine elegant tannins, powerful blackcurrant aromas, cigar box with a hint of chocolate. It's well balance, complex with a long finish. Great with rack of lamb, osso buco or a simple seared eye fillet of beef.

Galli Estate Winery - Sunbury, Victoria

Established in 1997 by Lorenzo & Pamela Galli, the estate consists of 100 acres at Rockbank in the Sunbury Wine Region and a further 250 acre vineyard at Heathcote. Galli Estate wines have been recognised for quality in Australian wine shows and have received favourable reviews from Australian wine writers. In the last five years Galli Estate wines have been awarded 3 Trophies, 11 Gold Medals, and 23 Silver Medals.

Galli Estate Block Two Heathcote Shiraz (2005)

This is the first release of this single block selection from the oldest Shiraz vines in our Camelback vineyard. We have long been convinced that the Block Two produces the best quality Shiraz fruit we have. Previously it has been blended with the fruit from the other blocks, but in 2005 the quality was so good we decided to keep it separate. Block Two is a big powerful typically Heathcote Shiraz. Deep purple in colour, there are blackberries and violets on the nose, with a wisp of Central Victorian eucalypt. Layers of intense dark berry fruit and Moroccan spice unfold on the palate, mingled with subtle liquorice and vanilla. The deftly handled French oak enhances the richness of the fruit and adds complexity. Block Two is a wine with structure, length, and fine tannins. It will continue to improve over the next 5 or more years.

Galli Estate Sauvignon Blanc (2007)

A classic example of this variety which is ideally suited to the cool grape-growing region of Sunbury. Exhibiting soft tropical fruit and melon characters, this wine is the perfect partner for light seafood dishes, but is just as appealing as a fresh easy drinking aperitif.

Glastonbury Estate Wines - Queensland Coastal, Queensland

The cellar door is in Eumundi, whilst the vineyards are situated at Gympie in the foothills of the Great Divide, at four hundred metres elevation, twelve kilometres west of Gympie. The grape vines are uniquely terraced.

Beach Series Shiraz/Cabernet (2002)

Lightly wooded , medium bodied wine from South Burnett and Glastonbury Vineyards

Tickled Pink (2003)

With Gratitude,

Josefine

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