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![]() Austins - New Release Offer armit are very proud to introduce a new agency addition to our portfolio: Austin's Wines from the cool climate Geelong region in Victoria, Australia. The winery was established in 1982 as a small family business, when Pamela and Richard Austin planted 5 acres of vines; their aim was to produce premium wines for the best restaurants in Australia. 'One of the great challenges in modern winemaking is to consistently produce Burgundian-style Pinot Noir at an affordable price.' Pinot Noir represents the heart and soul of Austin's Wines. Six Pinot clones are planted throughout the vineyard and this mix, combined with the unique terroir and cool climate, has resulted in an award winning Pinot year after year. In a desire to produce an affordable, fruit-driven, immediate-drinking Pinot Noir, the Sixfootsix label was born in 2003. The quirky name derives from a Geelong folk-hero with a questionable criminal background, William Buckley, who was a giant of a man at six foot six inches tall. The Sixfootsix range includes a Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and a Shiraz Viognier, all of which are extremely approachable and delicious wines, representing excellent value for money. Austin's Winery is now taking a prominent role in re-establishing the Geelong region's pre-eminence in wine production. Don't miss out on our one-off introductory offer to celebrate the arrival of our newest agency, and enjoy a truly stunning range of fantastic red & whites: Sixfootsix Chardonnay 2005 Winemaker's notes - A powerful burst of bright, fresh tropical fruits enhanced by spicy, creamy characters. add to basket - £119.40 per 12 bottles Sixfootsix Pinot Noir 2005 “A bright, fresh and juicy Pinot Noir showing inviting cherry, plum and spice flavours” Robert Hicks Grape Expectations add to basket - £119.40 per 12 bottles Sixfootsix Shiraz-Viognier 2004 Winemaker's notes - Medium-to-ful bodied, sweet, brambly blackberry fruit, with lucious layers of chocolate, licorice and black pepper spice. The touch of Viognier really lifts the intense fruit while softening the tannins to create a silky smooth palate. The complex array of fruit and spice is elegantly underpinned by a nice clean acid structure. A very easy-drinking Shiraz. add to basket - £119.40 per 12 bottles Austin's Range Riesling 2005 Winemaker's notes - Generous, medium-bodied palate with lovely crisp lime and citrus fruit. The excellent depth of fruit is superbly counterbalanced by pronounced, natural acidity which carries the fruit to taut, mouthwateringly dry and crisp finish. Excellent length with lingering lime/citrus flavours. add to basket - £143.40 per 12 bottles Austin's Range Chardonnay 2004 add to basket - £155.40 per 12 bottles Austin's Range Pinot Noir 2004 add to basket - £155.40 per 12 bottles Austin's Range Ellyse Chardonnay 2004 Winemaker's notes - Medium-bodied; lovely cool climate Chardonnay with real flavour intensity. Mouth-filling flavours of white peaches and nectarines are beautifully supported by a creamy butterscotch, spicy, vanillin oak and fine, citrus acidity. The finish is crisp and fresh, with lingering citrus. Fermented on solids using indigenous yeasts and matured in French oak for 18 months. add to basket - £179.40 per 12 bottles Austin's Range Shiraz 2003 Winemaker's notes - Mulberry fruit, along with spice and ground white pepper. Hints of cedar and vanilla. Generous mouthfeel, medium to full bodied wine showing softness on mid palate. An elegant style. add to basket - £155.40 per 12 bottles |
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