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Cellar Door Festival 2018

Cellar Door Festival 2018

04/01/2018 by admin

Unfortunately our Summertown cellar door will be closed on the weekend of the 3rd & 4th of March. Fortunately however, you can find us at the Adelaide Cellar Door Festival from the 2nd through to the 4th.

We always love attending the cellar door festival, surrounded by our peers and celebrating the many wonderful wine regions throughout South Australia, especially the Adelaide Hills. This year there will be 180 producers showcasing their wine over 3 days at the Adelaide Convention centre. There will be talks, food, master-classes and dancing, not to mention the opportunity to meet and mingle with some really great wine-makers.

For more information visit their web page at www.cellardoorfestival.com

Drop past and say hello and sample some new vintages such as the 2015 Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and hopefully a newly bottled 2017 oak fermented Sauvignon Blanc.

Let’s make it a date and we’ll look forward to seeing you there.

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It’s That Time of The Year Again.

It’s That Time of The Year Again.

05/12/2017 by admin

Wow that went fast. One minute you’re thinking about weathering the hail to step outside into the vineyard to prune, the next you’re harvesting, then bottling and wondering when you’ll get a chance to catch your breath as the vines beckon you to attend them again – I wouldn’t have it any other way; those demanding but delicate friends are worth every cut, blister, heartache and sleepless night. That said, the year has come around, as often it does, and it’s important to mark the moment, take a breath, open a bottle and celebrate all that has passed and all that will come.

I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome the new year and all that it may bring and say thank you to all of you who’ve supported Barratt Wines over the many years we’ve been producing and providing hand-crafted cool climate varietals; whether you’ve just joined us, or you’ve been part of the story over the last thirty years, I say thank you.

Next year holds lots of promises and exciting prospects are presenting themselves throughout the vineyard and I really look forward to sharing them with all of you, as I hope you do with each other.

Take care over the holidays, and note that our cellar door hours will adjust slightly. We’ll be open on Saturday the 23rd of December but then closed on Sunday the 24th. However, we’ll reopen on Saturday the 30th of December but will close again for New Years Eve on the 31st.

Again, I wish you and your loved ones well and hope you celebrate the festive season with vigor, laughter, love and of course – Pinot Noir.

All the best.

Lindsay & Wendy.

 

 

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The Worst Part About A Sunrise Is That It Always Ends Too Quickly.

The Worst Part About A Sunrise Is That It Always Ends Too Quickly.

05/12/2017 by admin

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The last time we spoke about Rosé we spoke of special occasions and moments where baking cakes were involved. Well, it seems that no matter how many times I tried to slice it there just weren’t enough pieces to go around.

Bone dry with savory notes and a strawberry bouquet it was seductive, so much so that we sold out within weeks of release.

Note to self: next time bake a larger cake.

This vintage I’m planning to double the production and use some of the Pinot Noir from the vines running through the middle of the vineyard which I believe will produce the same wonderful characteristics established  in the Rosé produced this year, a delicately balanced mineral and fruit ensemble with playful flavours and a serious finish; the thinking man’s Rosé.

Initial release will be through the cellar door and online only.

As every sun rises it must also set, but the beauty of it is that inevitably it will occur again and again and again. Each rise subtly different from the next, but held together by a common thread of colour, flavour, length and love.

 

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Pinot, Pétanque, Paella at Patch

Pinot, Pétanque, Paella at Patch

05/12/2017 by admin

I acknowledge that the heading is a mouthful, but it seemed fitting considering the great tastes and combinations being offered on Friday the 15th & 22nd of December at Patch Kitchen and Garden in Stirling.

A long supporter of Barratt Wines and famous for matching our award winning Pinot Noir with seasonal dishes, Patch just can’t help themselves and are showcasing a series of great Friday nights starting from 5pm and running through the balmy Stirling summer evenings until 11pm. We’ll be there pouring and talking about Pinot Noir and supplying our award winning ‘Uley Vineyard’ Pinot  for tasting and by the glass for a special half price happy hour from 5.30 – 6.30.

Furthermore Ben’s built a  pétanque piste and roped in Chef Roger Campbell to cook his famous $20 paella on the terrace at 6pm.

Pinot, music and good company are a must with pétanque and paella – tick!

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2015 ‘Uley Vineyard’ Pinot Noir Shines at Adelaide Hills Wine Show.

2015 ‘Uley Vineyard’ Pinot Noir Shines at Adelaide Hills Wine Show.

04/12/2017 by admin

Adelaide hills wine show logo
The Adelaide Hills Wine Show is the most prestigious wine show of the region and represents hundreds of producers and winemakers alike. It’s a great chance to see what’s going on in the region and sample a variety of vintages from a large cross section of varietals.

I was pleased that we received medals for all three of our entered wines: a silver medal for the 2015 ‘Uley Vineyard’ Pinot Noir  while the 2015 Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay & 2017 Sauvignon Blanc were both awarded Bronze. The competition was stiff, but I was happy with the result and to be recognised by my peers throughout the region.

The award winning 2015 Pinot Noir is currently only available through the cellar door or our online store. So now the weather has become more accommodating to scenic drives through the wonderful Adelaide Hills, drop through the cellar door and enjoy the garden, the platters, the company and of course the real star of the show – the wine. Else click on the bottle and explore the options of having it delivered directly to you.

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 Uley Vineyard Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir 2015


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“32 year old vines, destemmed, 35% whole bunches, open ferment, cultured yeast after 5 days cold soak, 12 days on skins, matured in barriques (22% new) for 10 months. The highly fragrant and flowery bouquet is a Siamese twin with the lively, juicy palate complexity and length from the whole-bunch component. A seductive wine that grew and grew on retasting”. –  James Halliday’s 2017 Wine Companion

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From Little Things Big Things Grow

From Little Things Big Things Grow

15/11/2017 by admin

It only seems like yesterday that the vines were being pruned and laid bare across the valley.

Now, with the foliage established, a glimpse underneath reveals the beginning of what its all about, the fruit. The vineyard is in top condition and I can sit back for a moment or two and just let the vines get on with it. The emergence of new fruit is always exciting and as with all juveniles,  with each day they reveal more and more possibilities.

With vintage still some months away I’ll turn my attention to the winery and preparation details to receive the fruit once harvested. But in the mean time, I’m enjoying walking through the vines and peering beneath the foliage at the fruit and wonder the outcome.

“Anticipation” the word of the moment.

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They’ve Done It Again

They’ve Done It Again

26/10/2017 by admin

Patch Kitchen and Garden have done it again! Another perfect match with the Barratt 2013 Pinot Noir.

As Patch owner, Ben Barnett comments:

“The house favourite,  pillow-soft potato gnocchi with sautéed mushrooms, asparagus, baby peas & truffle parmesan. Just amazing, especially with this gorgeous Pinot courtesy Barratt Wines Adelaide Hills ! From the dinner menu – we’re Thursday night, Friday night, and Saturday night. Tag some friends and grab a table for daylight savings drinks and dinner at Patch.”

Always great to support another Local who’s doing exciting things with the wonderful cool climate wines we produce. Hope to see you there.

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Spring Finally Makes An Appearance

Spring Finally Makes An Appearance

03/10/2017 by admin

Spring is always the most stubborn of seasons and more often enters by dragging its feet – kicking and screaming. It seems to always have to fight so hard to shake winter loose and gain control and this year was no exception.

With the warmer weather the vines are reacting to all the hard work of being hand-pruned. Buds are developing nicely and the new shoots always fill me with joy and the anticipation of a new vintage begins. It’s great to see life sweep across the vineyard after the vines have stood for months still and naked. There’s a moment of excitement as possibilities swirl and multiply as no one knows just how it will all finish up, hopefully well.

There’s still a little cleaning up to do after the pruning but all in all the vineyard is looking groomed and ready. Fingers crossed, lets hope for another great vintage.

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Barratt 2015 ‘Uley Vineyard’  Pinot Noir Cellar Door Release

Barratt 2015 ‘Uley Vineyard’ Pinot Noir Cellar Door Release

15/09/2017 by admin

After receiving such a favourable result from the recent Halliday Wine Companion I starting thinking that success should be shared least it flees so quickly. That and it would be selfish to talk about something wonderful knowing that no-one could experience it for another year or so. As such, for those who can’t wait for the release of the 2015 ‘Uley Vineyard’  Pinot Noir (and wish to see what all the fuss is about) we’ll be offering it on pour and by the bottle exclusively at the Cellar Door and through our online store.

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 Uley Vineyard Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir 2015Barratt-Reserve-Pinot-Noir-293x440

Sourced from 32 year old vines on our Uley vineyard, grapes were hand picked on March 2 at a Baumé of 12.9°, pH 3.63 and titratable acid 6.3 g/L. Initial processing (destemming) carried out by a ‘Dad’s Army’ of Lindsay and his mates Noel, Dale, Ed, John and Neville. Cold maceration for 4 days, fermentation in small open fermenters, maturation in new and used French oak barriques and bottled Feb 2, 2016. Unfined and unfiltered, alcohol 13.5%

Still young, this wine displays a fresh crimson colour with cherry and bright berry fruits along with spice, smoky and sappy characters. Fine structural tannins support the smooth and lingering palate. Should mature and improve over at least 7 to 10 years.

Be sure to come past the winery on a Saturday or Sunday and share in our success.

 

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Barratt Wines ‘2013 Mixed Vintage Packs’ Now Available

Barratt Wines ‘2013 Mixed Vintage Packs’ Now Available

07/09/2017 by admin

For a short time we’re putting two of my favorites together at a reduced price.

The Barratt Mixed 2013 Vintage Pack includes your choice of either 3 or 6 x bottles of each of the 2013 vintages Barratt ‘Uley Vineyard’ Pinot Noir and Barratt ‘Piccadilly Valley’ Chardonnay.

 

2013 Barratt ‘Uley Vineyard’ Pinot Noir

Initially shy, the wine transforms with swirling and breathing in the glass to reveal a classical Pinot with strawberry and cherry fruit, spice, earthy, smoky, gamey and sappy characters.  Well-structured with fine but firm tannins, great length and balanced natural acidity, this wine should mature and improve over at least 7 to 10 years.

 

2013 Barratt Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay

This is a big and rich Chardonnay with characters of citrus, melon, honeysuckle and cashews complemented by oak-derived toasty, smoky notes.  The palate is full bodied, creamy and lingering but finishes fresh with natural grape acidity, creating great mouth feel.

 

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Mixed 6 pack $172.00 (Normally $195)

Mixed Dozen $332.00 (Normally $390)

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Be sure to check out the links through the Wine or Shop menus and enjoy a limited special discount on two of Barratt Wines most famous varietals.

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