Gimblett Gravels to Launch Annual Vintage Selection

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Gimblett Gravels, 15 December 2010

Gimblett Gravels to Launch Annual Vintage Selection

Twelve wines, selected by Andrew Caillard MW, to showcase Gimblett Gravels 2008 vintage.

It may appear that the Gimblett Gravels Winegrowers Association (GGWA) has been lying low since the spectacular Masterclass successes in Taupo and London in 2008 and 2009, respectively.

In reality, the Association has been quietly plotting the next phase in its campaign to promote Gimblett Gravels wines around the globe.

As, newly appointed Chairman, Nick Aleksich explains, “The Taupo and London Masterclasses definitely helped put Gimblett Gravels wines on the International map. Now that we have everyone’s attention, the next phase is keeping them informed, in a meaningful way, with a snapshot of each successive vintage.”

The first of several initiatives to be launched over coming months is the creation of the Annual Vintage Selection of 12 Gimblett Gravels red wines, independently selected by an internationally respected wine critic. Andrew Caillard, Master of Wine and Director of Sydney based auction house, Langtons, was pleased to be involved in the inaugural selection of wines from the 2008 vintage.

The result is a combination of 5 blended red wines and 7 Syrahs selected from submissions made by the GGWA members.

Blended Reds
Syrahs
Church Road Cuve Merlot 2008
Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Syrah 2008
Church Road Reserve Merlot Cabernet 2008
Sacred Hill Deerstalkers Syrah 2008
Craggy Range The Quarry 2008
Squawking Magpie Stoned Crow Syrah 2008
Esk Valley Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2008
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2008
Trinity Hill The Gimblett 2008
Two Gates Vineyard Syrah 2008
Unison Syrah 2008
Vidal Syrah 2008

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