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Beechworth has to be the most exciting wine-growing region in Australia at the moment. Following in the footsteps of renowned winemakers like Rick Kinzbrunner of Giaconda, a new wave of youthful, exceptionally talented, and dynamic vintners are carving a distinct identity by crafting exceptional wines in this region.
Tess Brown and Jeremy Schmolzer are prime examples. They've taken a cleared hillside near Beechworth and transformed it into a cool-climate gem. Their wines are refined, well-balanced, and simply elegant. The pair's hard graft is truly on show here and we are very excited to offer you a first look at Schmolzer & Brown's upcoming single-vineyard wines which are to be released on the 11th of September.
Given the limited availability of certain wines, securing your share promptly is essential. Order now to avoid disappointment.
All wines below are available to order on a pre-release basis and purchases will be shipped on Monday 11th of September. To place your order simply click on the links below or return the attached form, by email, by fax on 03 9419 6970 or call us on 03 9419 6990.
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2021 Thorley Riesling
Usually $58 - Special Offer $52
"An exciting start with fragrant aromas of lime peel, lemon sherbet and hints of white stone fruits, sweet herbals and blossom. Pulsates with life and vigour across a super-dry, juicy palate bringing lime zest and stone fruits together in a nicely integrated form. The texture is a work in progress. Expect more to follow as the wine ages, which is the producers' intention."
93 Points
Jeni Port, The Wine Companion
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2021 Thorley Chardonnay
Usually $58 - Special Offer $52
"Succulent, quietly powerful, green apple, just-ripe nectarine, a touch of ginger, some green almond, licks of nougat and a faint saline mineral edge in there too. Beautiful, gently floral perfume with the rest of those characters I wrote before. The palate a swish and swizzle of pretty fruit, savoury elements, cool, high toned acidity, a faint rose water character, which is interesting, and, like Brunnen, exceptional length and freshness. Phwoar, haven't VS&B nailed chardonnay in 2021."
95 Points
Mike Bennie, The Wine Front
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2021 Brunnen Chardonnay
Usually $58 - Special Offer $52
"Really great drinking. Complex, quite concentrated, very saline and briny with hazelnut and almond characters galore – things we like. The green apple tang is there, grapefruit zing as well, some rice cracker notes, a wild streak of faint aldehyde (let’s say more salinity/minerally things) and all of that wrapped up in very high drinkability with great persistence and general sense of interest. Character-filled in the very best way. Nigh on sensational."
96 Points
Mike Bennie, The Wine Front
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2021 Brunnen Pinot Noir
Usually $58 - Special Offer $52
"A serious statement about the ability of Beechworth to make quality pinot, making drinkers sit up and take notice. Knits together tightly and perfectly on the palate, running the distance, going deeper and deeper through to the finish. Super impressive."
96 Points
Jeni Port, The Wine Companion
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2021 Thorley Syrah
Usually $58 - Special Offer $52
"An elegant, cool-climate syrah – for once, you might agree with the winemaker's preference for the term syrah over shiraz, and what it means in the glass. The latter maintains a lively, enduring spiciness and charm. Here's a vintage that offers a wealth of the region's pepper and spice style with ripe, dark plums, black cherry fruits, toasty oak and an intriguing whisper of savoury, smoked meats. Rolls across the tongue aided by fine-cut tannins. Depth and grace.”
95 Points
Jeni Port, The Wine Companion
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2021 Thorley Nebbiolo
Usually $58 - Special Offer $52
"Fine perfume here, and a certain cool alpine feel and clarity. Red cherry, new leather, mint and liquorice root, a little spice and orange peel. Medium-bodied, juicy cherry and ripe strawberry, some savoury tobacco flavours, bright acidity, fine brick dust tannin, and a long spicy/dusty finish. So nicely done. It’s lucid and tight, and has the signature of Nebbiolo firmly etched. I’m impressed. Very."
94 Points
Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
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All wines above are available to order on a pre-release basis and purchases will be shipped on Monday 11th of September. To place your order simply click on the links above or return the attached form, by email, by fax on 03 9419 6970 or call us on 03 9419 6990.
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