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COONAWARRA
Credit:
South Australian Tourism Commission/Adam
Bruzzone
Slide2Australia’s unique climate and landscape have fostered a fiercely independent wine scene, home
to a vibrant community of growers, winemakers, viticulturists, and vignerons. With more than 100 grape varieties grown across 65 distinct wine regions, we have the freedom to make exceptional wine, and to do it our own way. We’re not beholden by tradition, but continue to push the boundaries in the pursuit of the most diverse, thrilling wines
in the world. That’s just our way.
Slide3A U S T R A L I A
COONAWARRA
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
NORTHERN TERRITORY
SOUTH
A
USTRALIA
QUEENSLAND
NEW SOUTH WALE
S
VICTORIA
TASMANIA
500
0
Kilometres
Slide4SOUTH
COONAWARRA
ADELAIDE
AUSTRALIA
Slide5TAKE
THE TIME
COONAWARRA:
Credit:
South Australian Tourism Commission/Milton
Wordley
Coonawarra
is one of Australia’s most internationally celebrated
wine regions, famous for its vivid red soil and world-class red wines.
Cooler, maritime-influenced
climate and unique terra rossa soil
Long wine history
World-class Cabernet and collectible, age-worthy fine wines
Evolution in the vineyard and winery have led to more elegant, vibrant wine styles
Slide6TODAY
The history of Coonawarra
Geography, climate and soil
Viticulture
Winemaking
Prominent varieties
Coonawarra
by numbers
WE’LL
COVER…
Slide7HISTORY OF
John Riddoch plants the region’s first grapevines: Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, plus
some small plots of Pinot Noir, Malbec and Pedro
Ximenez
.
1901
1800s
LATE
COONAWARRA:
WINE HERITAGE,
REVIVAL AND SOME
CONTROVERSY
1800s
MID
Due to recent economic depression, the industry struggles for the next 50 years.
European settlers establish sheep farms and fruit
orchards. Scottish‑born
gardener William Wilson chooses the red terra rossa soil and advises fellow Scotsman John Riddoch to do the same.
Slide8Australia experiences a global wine boom and Coonawarra locals and farmers diversify into grape growing. The region’s boundaries are extended despite protests by some growers on the existing area of terra rossa.
1951
1990s
–2000s
TODAY
The region’s revival begins
when David Wynn and his
wine merchant father, Samuel, buy Riddoch’s rundown property, establishing the now-famous
Wynns
Coonawarra
Estate.
Coonawarra
flourishes, claiming the title of Australia’s leading Cabernet Sauvignon
region. Big producers invest and local wineries grow.
Coonawarra
has retained its crown as a top Cabernet Sauvignon region. But there’s more here than meets the eye, with respected makers crafting various modern styles and a new generation enlivening the region.
1960s
–1980s
Slide9DID YOU KNOW?
Coonawarra’s
strip of terra rossa soil caused controversy during the defining of the region’s legal boundaries in the ’90s. Some growers
wanted to widen the boundary while those inside the terra rossa zone
did not. After nearly 10 years of debate, the boundaries were expanded.
Slide10GEOGRAPHY,
CLIMATE AND SOIL:
AUSTRALIA’S
RED-CARPET
REGION
On the Limestone Coast, around four hours’ drive from Adelaide and five from Melbourne
A picturesque region of immaculate vine rows, ancient river red gum trees and red soil
More moderate climate than many South Australian wine regions
Maritime-influenced climate and limestone-based soils provide ideal grape-growing conditions
Slide11HIGH
>1000M
>3280FT
MEDIUM
-HIGH
750 – 999M
2460 – 3279FT
LOW-MEDIUM
500 – 749M1640 – 2459FT
LOW
0 – 499M0 – 1639FT
37°
18’S
COONAWARRA
51-63M / 167–207FT
LATITUDE
ALTITUDE
Credit:
South Australian Tourism Commission
Slide12CLIMATE
COONAWARRA
MEDIUM
260MM
(10.2IN)
COONAWARRA
G R O W I N G
S E A S O N
R A I N F A L
L
Credit
: South Australian Tourism Commission/Adam Bruzzone
MARITIME
INFLUENCED
WITH COOLING EFFECTS OF SOUTHERN OCEAN
Slide13Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission
MEAN JANUARY TEMPERATURE
HEAT
DEGREE DAYS
COONAWARRA
1,430
COONAWARRA
HOT
(67.3°F)
WARM
21
°C–22.9°C
MODERATE
19.6
°C
>1900
Very High
1600
–1899
High
1000
–1299
Low
1300
–1599
Medium
COOL
17
°C
–18.9
°C
>23
°C
Slide14SOIL
Coonawarra is famous for its strip of terra rossa (Italian for ‘red soil’). It sits on top of a ridge of limestone above an ancient reservoir of pure
water – ideal for growing world-class grapes.
Other soils include black and brown rendzina
clays and sandy loams.
Slide15IN COONWARRA
VITICULTURE AND
WINEMAKING
Slide16GRAPE GROWING:
EVOLUTION
AND INNOVATION
Credit:
Zema
Estate
Region benefits from a mix
of experienced viticulturists
and winemakers, and relative newcomers
Past decade has seen numerous innovations in the vineyard
New trellis practices, improved water management and
greater focus on sustainability
Harvest: Early February to April
Slide17WINEMAKING: WHERE
Closer collaboration between viticulturists and winemakers
More refined use of oak for ageing red wines
Blending for balance, complexity, intensity and length
QUALITY TAKES TIME
Slide18TASTE OF
Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
Merlot
COONAWARRA
Noteworthy varieties
Slide19CABERNET SAUVIGNON
RENOWNED
FOR ITS
AGEING
ABILITY
FLAVOURS
STAR OF THE REGION
Black Cherry
Blackcurrant
Cassis
Dried mintEucalyptusCapsicum (bell pepper)
of total
annual crush
MORE THAN
50%
OAK
Oak flavours, with notes of cedar, toast and charred wood
COONAWARRA
TYPICAL PRIMARY FLAVOURS
TYPICAL AGED FLAVOURS
Cedar
Tobacco
Earth
MODERN STYLE
IS ELEGANT
AND DRINKABLE
WHEN YOUNG
Slide20BODY
SWEETNESS
OAK
ALCOHOL
COLOUR
TANNIN
Cabernet Sauvignon
Light
Medium
Full
Dry
Medium dry
Sweet
Low
Medium
High
13.5% –15.5%
17%
8%
ACIDITY
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
COONAWARRA
Slide21SHIRAZ
ELEGANT COOLER-CLIMATE STYLE
FLAVOURS
SOMETIMES BLENDED WITH CABERNET SAUVIGNON OR MERLOT
Pepper
Raspberry
Blackberry
Plum
Spice
Mint
of total
annual crush
AROUND
30%
OAK
Oak flavours with notes of vanilla, cedar, smoke and coconut
COONAWARRA
TYPICAL PRIMARY FLAVOURS
TYPICAL AGED FLAVOURS
Cedar
Tobacco
Leather
LONG HISTORY
IN COONAWARRA
Slide22BODY
SWEETNESS
OAK
ALCOHOL
COLOUR
TANNIN
Shiraz
Light
Medium
Full
Dry
Medium dry
Sweet
Low
Medium
High
13.5% –15.5%
17%
8%
ACIDITY
SHIRAZ
COONAWARRA
Slide23MERLOT
PLANTED
MORE
RECENTLY
FLAVOURS
COMMONLY BLENDED WITH CABERNET OR SHIRAZ
Plum
Blueberry
Cassis
Fruitcake
INCREASINGLY
COONAWARRA
TYPICAL PRIMARY FLAVOURS
TYPICAL AGED FLAVOURS
Tobacco
Chocolate
Savoury
SUCCESSFUL VARIETY
PRODUCES STANDOUT
SINGLE-VARIETY WINES
Slide24BODY
SWEETNESS
OAK
ALCOHOL
COLOUR
TANNIN
Merlot
Light
Medium
Full
Dry
Medium dry
Sweet
Low
Medium
High
13.5% –15.5%
17%
8%
ACIDITY
MERLOT
COONAWARRA
Slide25UNITED STATES
6%
UNITED KINGDOM
7%
NEW ZEALAND
5%
CHINA
49%
VARIETIES
HECTARES
CANADA
9%
COONAWARRA
BY NUMBERS
Approx.
WINE TYPE
CRUSH
92
%
TOP 5 EXPORT
DESTINATIONS
55
%
8
%
TOTAL VINEYARD AREA
31,094
TONNES PER YEAR
OF AUSTRALIA’S TOTAL GRAPE CRUSH
WHITE
RED
S
hiraz
22
%
Chardonnay
5.6
%
Merlot
5.4
%
Sauvignon
Blanc
2
%
Cabernet Sauvignon
TOP 5
VARIETIES
=1.65
%
5,800
Slide26COONAWARRA
With its famous red soil, world‑class wines and forward‑looking community of growers and makers, the red heart of Australian wine is beating stronger than ever.
Credit:
South Australian Tourism Commission/Adam
Bruzzone
Slide27T H A N K Y O U
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Slide30Tyrrell's Wines Winemaker's Selection Vat 8 Hunter Shiraz Cabernet 2014Hunter Valley, New South Wales
95+ Points - Gary Walsh, Wine Front
95 Points - www.jamessuckling.com
4.5 stars out of 5 - Winewise
91 Points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review 91 Points - National Liquor News
1 Gold, 9 Bronze Medals