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About Us In Brief : We are an online wine retailer specialising in organic wine, biodynamic wine, preservative free wine (although we use the term "no added preservative" wine). more...
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| | millton 2009 opou vineyard chardonnay mixed $23.50 » case $270 ($22.50pb) » chardonnay, gisborne, NZ » organic » Nose: Figs, peaches, melons; silky oak notes; complex, interesting and inviting. Palate: Soft, generous and inspiring. » read more |
| | j&j vineyards rivers lane 2010 shiraz mixed $24.50 » case $276 ($23.00pb) » shiraz, mcLaren vale, SA » organic » a myriad of rich ripe red fruits with lashings of liquorice and soft dark chocolate open up to reveal an underlying complexity of seasoned oak and spice. » read more | | | izway 2010 'izway' shiraz (preservative free) mixed $27.50 » case $312 ($26.00pb) » shiraz, barossa, SA » no added preservative, vegan » This great Barossa Shiraz is fresh in style with bright red berries. » read more |
| | ows 2011 mclaren vale shiraz nap mixed $11.00 » case $114 ($9.50pb) » shiraz, mcLaren vale, SA » no added preservative, vegan » this fresh medium bodied style wine is showing lots of confection raspberry fruit with fine chalky tannins » read more |
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by Rich Bowden, October 2011 The practice of fining is widespread in Australian and New Zealand winemaking however it is little understood by the average wine drinker. Fining involves using substances that may be of concern to people with food allergies or those on a vegetarian or vegan diet, and they may not be aware of the fact that they are consuming animal material when they drink their favourite drop.... » read more
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by Tracey Jarvis-Ball

Nicolas Joly - Coulee de Serrant
In March Michelle and I were lucky to attend the International Return to Terroir
tasting, part of Melbourne's recent Wine and Food Festival. Here we asked a few
of the many Biodynamic producers what they found was different as a result of introducing
biodynamic practices – including the renown guru himself – Nicolas Joly from
Coulee de Serrant in France's Loire Valley and Vanya Cullen
from Margaret River's Cullen Wines.
"we are helping wines catch the climate and
soil"
Nicolas Joly » renowned French biodynamic winemaker
Recurring themes were:
» The soil is more
alive and diverse with much more water holding and deeper rooting capacity with
a better capability to withstand the vagaries of climate change,
producing improved wine quality through all vintages .......
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McLaren Vale > SA
organic > no added preservative > vegan suitable
Pricing  mixed case: $21.00 » straight case: $240.00 ($20pb)
Tasting Notes from Battle of Bosworth: The Battle of Bosworth Preservative Free Shiraz is our take on a Spanish ‘Joven’ style which refers to a wine that has been made with little or no oak-ageing and is designed to be drunk when young. Once again you might be hearing the BoB wheels heading off road onto a slightly different path, as our BoB PFS is not made using Spanish varieties, (such as Tempranillo or Grenache.) only SHIRAZ. A super vibrant black/purple colour in the glass heralds a lively dark forest fruit and black cherry nose, as well as a lushness and hints of liquorice and spice. The wine has a rich, textural and even palate tied together with beautifully structured tannins. This is a medium to full-bodied style of wine.
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"If you’re going to do this sort of thing, then do it well. And this is done to perfection. Smells and tastes of purple. Vigorous, juicy crushed berries, violets, licorice and meat. It’s medium to full bodied and bursting with fruit and spice. Has freshness and purpose, proper tannins, and for a wine that’s barely out of nappies, has a degree of complexity and vinosity that’s quite something. Length too. True Joven style. Hard to rate, but very easyto drink." Rated : 91 Points » Gary Walsh THE WINE FRONT www.winefront.com.au
"Extraordinarily deep purple-crimson; the dense fruit bouquet and palate follow on logically; bypassed oak barrels altogether. Paradoxically, needs a year or two to settle down, but a very good example of preservative-free wine. 90 points drink to 2013, $20, Screwcap, 14% alc." James Halliday Sept 2nd 2010 » www.winecompanion.com.au
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$220 plus freight 
This is a great way to sample some of the range of organic wines that we have to offer. The pack is put together with quality, value and variety in mind. The wines available in the pack will change every few months as vintages come and go and as new exciting wines are discovered. If you'd prefer a red only or white only pack, just drop me a line and I will tailor a pack for your requirements.
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What is the difference between organic and biodynamic?

cow horns for horn manure
Ok most people understand the basics of organics, no use of synthetic herbicides
pesticides fertilizers etc. Sourcing nutrients and compounds needed to grow your
produce from natural and sustainable sources and being as self contained as possible.
Biodynamics, sometimes referred to as 'enhanced organic' or 'super-charged organic',
is all of the above but goes further.
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featured wines on special
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A deep red/purple colour with crimson highlights this lively wine has a nose of spiced plums , raspberry and a hint of vanilla. The palate features more juicy red and stewed fruit flavours with some lovely pepper & spice and oak a
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A medium gold sparkling with a delicate mousse and inviting aromas of lemon, quince and a slight mintiness...or maybe fennel seed. The palate is dry and rich with citrus, fig and warm spice. Leaves your mouth watering, wanting ano
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Colour: Purple/Violet
Nose: Plum, blackcurrant and licorice
Palate: Fresh and soft, with vibrant cherry, blackcurrant, aniseed and earthy characters.
Food Matches: Rack of lamb with honey glazed jus.
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Pale water white in colour with a fresh exuberant nose of banana, jack fruit and citrus. The palate is very light in body with good acid and lots of upfront lively tropical fruit and a touch of herbaciousness. The finish lingers w
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With luminescent golden hue, and aromas of fresh lime zest and fragrant gardenias, the 2009 is a rich, pure and elegant vintage. Subtle notes of orange blossom and bees wax, with evocative aromas of brûléed pears, allude to the de
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The nutty complexity comes from oxidative handling in the cellar. The texture is fine; the well-integrated fruit tannins balance the freshness of the acid, leaving a structure which will reward ageing.
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This great Barossa Shiraz is fresh in style with bright red berries and a savoury edge, great acid balance and fine tannins.
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Colour: Deep velvet with vibrant purple hue.
Aromatics: A myriad of rich ripe red fruits with lashings of liquorice and soft dark chocolate open up to reveal an underlying complexity of seasoned oak and spice.
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The wine is dense purple indigo in colour. Aromas are very attractive and alluring. Emanating from the glass is dark cherry, blond tobacco, fruit cake, blueberry, anise and a hint of cinnamon. The palate is a burst of pure fruit c
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Puritan is made to be drunk young. The wine is purple red, with lifted dark fruit on the nose, as well as blue fruit (damson, blueberries), dark chocolate and a subtle thread of tannin running through the wine. This wine is fresh,
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Lovely red berry nose with floral hints. The lean palate is crisp and clean with berry flavours making it a great pre dinner drink.
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Pale lemon colour with hints of green. Aromas of lemon and cut grass. The palate has mouthfilling acidity balanced with sweet citrus fruit and a nutty complexity with a clean finish.
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by Michelle Gadd, revised October 2011
The role of preservatives in wine
Despite alcohol being a natural preservative, most wine has had preservative
added as a protection against oxidation and bacterial spoilage. The preservative
used is one of a number of forms of sulphur: sulphur salts or sulphur dioxide... » read more
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We believe that the ultimate enjoyment of a bottle of wine is in appreciating the unique journey that brings a particular wine to our glass: the story it has to tell.
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