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OCTOBER 2009
NEWSLETTER
Paracombe - Paul and Kathy Drogemuller leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of brilliant well priced wines.

Dear @@@@@,

We are pleased to present one of Australia's greatest boutique vineyards. The care and attention to detail is in line with the production process of a French Grand Cru wine. Owners/Winemakers, Paul and Kathy Drogemuller leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of brilliant well priced wines. If we had to pick one wine that typifies all that is best in family owned and run Australian vineyards, this is our pick.

Paracombe is not a large winery, but it is a very special one. It's located in the Adelaide Hills, one of the most highly regarded cool climate regions of South Australia. The grapevines are meticulously cared for and to take advantage of the morning sun for optimum fruit ripening, most of the vines are planted facing east. All red grapes are handpicked and the fruit is fermented cool in open tanks, hand plunged and then basket pressed. None of the wines are filtered. A three-year barrel rotation of French and American oak is employed with the red wines resting in oak for 20 months. All these wines are produced in tiny quantities. .

PARACOMBE'S WINES

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Deep color and rich, full fruit flavors sure to please. The bouquet has a delicious mix of appealing aromas of prune, cherries, dark chocolate and hints of rosemary. The palate displays generous, lingering flavors of ripe juicy currants and berries textured with hints of fine, spicy tannins with a long, lingering finish. Drinking well now, this wine promises to reward further still with age.
  $42
SHIRAZ
This wine's dark ruby color accompanies an intense bouquet of ripe blackberries, plums, white pepper and spice. The palate is well balanced, delivering layered flavors of rich, spicy fruit, hints of dark chocolate and subtle oak with a long finish. A complete wine to enjoy for many years with good food and good company.
  $42
CABERNET FRANC
A a delicate variety but if well handled and respected yields a wine of beauty and finesse. Offers bright, ruby color in the glass, it will entice with lifted aromas of violets, sweet berries and aniseed spice. The palate gives deep, earthy notes combining with soft, alluring flavors of sweet berries, currants, and spicy, fine tannins with a long, elegant finish.
   $48
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Paracombe continues a strong reputation as the quintessential Sauvignon Blanc, a simply stunning Adelaide Hills wine that's making friends everywhere. "This will go down so fast, it's clean luscious palate and vibrant bouquets are tantamount to seduction of the first degree. Snow pea, lychee and green to the tongue, slick banana and lemongrass aromas!"
  $36
THE REUBEN
Intense deep ruby color, poached rhubarb and plumb aromas together with hints of delicate oak, leatherwood and spicy licorice characters. The palate is finely structured with rich, sweet fruit driven flavors of fresh loganberries and raspberries interspersed with savory and spicy notes to add further interest and lively discussion. Overall the flavor is particularly generous and lingers on.

The Reuben is a wonderful food wine and will complement many styles of food. It will reward with age and promises to be enjoyed for many years to come.
  $36
PINOT GRIS
Bright pale straw colour with water like hue. Delicate pear top note followed by a hint of talc and ripe tropical fruit. The palate flavours are generous with ripe pear and tropical fruit being dominant, with just a hint of lemon. Long aftertaste of spice, tropical fruit, pear and citrus. A fine example.
   $38
RIESLING
This vintage has granted a lifted bouquet of floral, pineapple and fresh limes. The palate delivers clean, intense flavours of citrus, lychees and slatey mineral notes with a fresh, lingering finish. Riesling lovers will enjoy this delish style from Paracombe.
   $38
CHARDONNAY
Light to medium yellow-green; barrel fermentation in French oak and malolactic fermentation invests the bouquet with a mix of citrus, cashew and well-integrated oak; the palate is complex yet elegant, with all of the components coming together well. The attention to detail and low production shines through in this wonderful wine.
  $42
PINOT NOIR
Paracombe Pinot Noir will tempt you with lifted, alluring aroma's of wild strawberry, cherry and toffee notes. Bright crimson in colour, the palate offers gentle, lingering flavours of cherry and plum with fine tannins and subtle spice on the finish.
  $40


THIS MONTH'S WINE DOZEN


RED WINE DOZEN

Wines Descriptions
 Unit Price Qty Total
2007 Grant Burge The Filsell Shiraz
$55 2 $110
2008 Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz
 $50 2 $100
2008 Mollydooker Two Left Feet Cabernet Blend
$50 2 $100
2006 Cape Bernier Pinot Noir
 $46 2 $92
2004 Majella Merlot
 $48 2 $96
2006 Cascabel Tipico
$34 2 $68
Total 12 $566
Member Total $509.40


WHITE WINE DOZEN

Wines Descriptions
 Unit Price Qty Total
2008 Hewitson Lulu Adelaide Hill Sauvignon Blanc
 $38 2 $76
2008 Paracombe Sauvignon Blanc
$36 2 $74
2006 Stella Bella Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
$40 2 $80
2005 Stella Bella Chardonnay
 $45 2 $90
2009 Grant Burge Thorn Eden Valley Riesling
 $38 2 $76
2009 Mollydooker The Violinist Verdelho
 $38 2 $76
Total 12 $470
Member Total $423


MIXED DOZEN

Wines Descriptions
 Unit Price Qty Total
2008 Mollydooker The Scooter Merlot
$50 2 $100
2003 Grant Burge The Holy Trinity Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre
 $58 2 $116
2006 Cascabel Monastrell
 $42 2 $84
2006 Paracombe Chardonnay 
$42 2 $84
2008 Paracombe Pinot Gris
$38 2 $76
2007 Colonial Estate Enchanteur Barossa Valley Rose 
$46 2 $92
Total 12 $552
Member Total $496.80


GREAT VALUE DOZEN
Wines Descriptions
 Unit Price Qty Total
2006 Grant Burge Barossa Vines Shiraz
 $29 2 $58
2006 d'Arenberg High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon
 $32 2 $64
2006 Grant Burge Barossa Vines Grenache Mourvedre Shiraz
$29 2 $58
2008 D'Arenberg Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc
$32 2 $64
2007 Grant Burge Barossa Vines
Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
 $29 2 $58
2008 Grant Burge Barossa Vines Chardonnay
 $29 2 $58
Total 12 $360
Member Total $324
NEW WINE RELEASE
2007 Two Hands Zippy's Cabernet $148
2006 Two Hands Coach House Block Cabernet Sauvignon $134
2006 Langmeil the 1843 Freedom Shiraz $128
2006 Grant Burge The Filsell Shiraz $55
2007 Penny's Hill Shiraz $54
2006 Cape Bernier Pinot Noir $46
Grant Burge NV Pinot Noir Chardonnay $44
2006 Cascabel Fleurieu Shiraz $42
2007 The Bobby Dazzler $34
2006 Cascabel Tipico GSM $34
2006 Tahbilk Chardonnay $32
2008 Grant Burge Barossa Vines Chardonnay $29
2008 Paracombe Pinot Gris $38
MORE INFORMATION
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