If you're experiencing difficulties viewing this email click here to view it online.

ph: 03 9387 0500

or order online anytime

march update » new look, new wines and specials

Welcome to the new look organicwine.com.au newsletter, our first for 2010. There are some great wines and bargains featured in this issue for all budgets. If you have any suggestions for what other info you'd like to see in future editions, please drop me a line, as I am always happy to have feedback.

Happy drinking!
Michelle Gadd

Babich 2009 Headwaters Organic Block Sauvignon Blanc

Wairau Valley > Marlborough > NZ

certified organic

Babich 2009 Headwaters Organic Block Sauvignon Blanc

This Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is an exciting new release from Babich, one of New Zealand’s largest and oldest family-owned wine companies. Always happy to have more Marlborough savvy blancs, and at an intro price of $18.50 per bottle it's a real bargain!

Tasting Notes: The nose is subtly perfumed with red current and passionfruit. The palate has a soft and sweet fruited entry nice weight and is finely structured – making it a good food match. Juicy fruits are found on the mid palate and the finish is dry. Should develop nicely in the medium term.

Review: "Certified organic, the 2009 vintage is a bone-dry wine, pale, with gentle, limey aromas. Subtle and restrained in it's infancy, with good fruit sweetness and delicacy, and a slightly minerally streak, it should mature well." » Michael Cooper's Wine Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wines 2010

Introductory Pricing
mixed case: $18.50 » save $4
straight case: $222.00 » save $36
less than a case buy: $24.50

» read more

Bargain Organic White Wines from the Hunter » $96 case

Hunter Valley > NSW > Australia

certified organic > vegan suitable

Here is a real bargain that is great for everyday drinking and the weekend BBQ. You have a choice of three varieties that are widely grown in the Hunter: Verdelho, Chardonnay and of course Semillon. These certified organic white wines are labelled under a couple of different names, but at this price, the label is irrelevant. What is worthy of note is the latest "Lean + Green" lightweight packaging has been used to guarantee premium quality and minimise environmental impact! Stocks are limited though so be quick.

Pricing
mixed case: $10.00
straight case: $96.00
less than a case buy: $11.00

OWS 2009 Organic Hunter Chardonnay

It’s lively and jumping with fresh peach and melon flavours. It combines hints of cashew and hazelnut with vanilla and cinnamon spice to give a surprisingly vibrant expression of this classic, full flavoured variety. Its youthful exuberance is supported by a firm structure and tight acid balance. Ideal with fresh green salads and fruits, it also teams well with lean chicken breast and fresh veggies.

» read more

OWS 2009 Organic Hunter Semillon

It has a delicate, pale straw appearance with a perfume of citrus blossom and cut grass. The palate is full and crisp with herbaceous flavours of rocket and basil. The cutting acidity gives a refreshing, steely edge and the finish is long, dry and clean making it a perfect partner with fresh oysters, scallops or prawns.

» read more

OWS 2009 Organic Hunter Verdelho

The fragrant aroma is alive with fresh, tropical fruits and zesty herbaceous characters. Pineapple and melon follow onto the palate with gooseberry and ginger adding a savoury hint. The palate is refreshingly crisp and dry with hints of citrus and ripe peach. It's fantastic with good food and great friends. Enjoy lightly chilled.

» read more

Kalleske 2008 Florentine Chenin Blanc

Barossa Valley > SA > Australia

certified organic > vegan suitable > wild yeast fermentation

Bored with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay? Then you might like to try a Chenin Blanc for a bit of variety. Chenin Blanc hails from the Loire valley of France and its high acidity means it can be used to make everything from sparkling wines to well-balanced dessert wines. If you want to try a French example from the Loire then look for the word "Vouvray" on the label. This offereing from Kalleske is a single vineyard Chenin Blanc, sourced from mature vines on their home estate. It has been wild fermented and partially barrel matured to provide a varietal yet complex wine. I'm a big fan of wild yeast fermentation and this is a delicious multi-dimensional example.

Tasting Notes: The wine is white-straw in colour. The intriguing nose is inviting with aromas of citrus tart, spice, slate and green apple. The palate is generous, but tight. The fruit is supported by classy subtle oak. Well layered, with a rich texture the wine finishes crisp and lingers for a long time. This is a sophisticated and intriguing wine that can be enjoyed now but will cellar gracefully.

Review: "This is a brand new release from Kalleske… Back in the early '80's it was a hugely popular grape… Florentine from Kalleske is a very good option as we start to push into summer here down under. Nice and crisp a little bit of honey notes on the background, nice and zesty at the same time… something that cleans the palate out but doesn't leave you with a big sticky flavour in the gob, but still good, lots of flavour in it at the same time... Good to see the Kalleske guys doing some good stuff with the white grapes too." » Danny Bishop & Brad Paton, Wineweek: edition 101, 8 December 2008

Pricing
mixed case: $19.00
straight case ($18pb): $216.00
less than a case buy: $19.90

» read more

OWS No Added Preservative McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon

McLaren Vale > SA > Australia

no added preservative > vegan suitable > cleanskin

Tasting Notes: Bright purple in color the nose of this wine is immediatley enticing showing lots of upfront rhubarb and cherry fruit with an elusive floral element. On the palate the there is lovely weight and fine well balanced tannins. The fruit flavours are apparent as well as some nice hints of dark chocolate and coffee. A great preservative free wine with no compromise on quality at an incredible price.

Pricing
mixed case: $13.00
straight case ($10pb): $120.00
less than a case buy: $14.00

» read more

Kalleske 2007 Greenock Shiraz

Barossa Valley > SA > Australia

organic > vegan suitable > limited

Tasting Notes: Deep red-black in colour. Bright aromatics of black cherry, roses, cinnamon, nutmeg and chocolate emanate from the glass. The palate is full bodied and displays bright fruit flavours balanced with subtle oak complexity. A layered structure and tight, but integrated tannins add multiple dimensions. A very pure intensity brings harmonious balance to the wine. Very long to finish, this rich, seamless, sophisticated wine will reward careful cellaring.

Review: "Great varietal expression and freshness. Dense, dark and meaty, with excellent oak to balance the peppery fruit, and has a lovely long, silky-smooth finish. 4 STARS" Winestate Magazine, March/ April 2009.

Award: Awarded GOLD MEDAL BioFach International Organic Wine Award 2009

Pricing
mixed case: $38.00
straight case ($38pb): $436.00
less than a case buy: $44.00

» read more

Tamburlaine 2007 Wine Lovers Shiraz » amazing value

Orange > Central Ranges > NSW > Australia

organic

Tasting Notes: Lifted red and black currant fruit with pepper, aniseed and clove spice aromas. A full bodied balanced red.

Award: Silver Medal 2009 Ausralia New Zealand Organic Wine Show

Pricing
mixed case: $11.50
straight case ($11.50pb): $138.00
less than a case buy: $15.50

» read more

2009 Medal Winners Pack
Always popular our 2009 Medal Winners pack is still available, but it won't last forever.

» check out the pack

Bored with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay?
Then you might like to try a Chenin Blanc for a bit of variety. Chenin Blanc hails from the Loire valley of France and its high acidity means it can be used to make everything from sparkling wines to well-balanced dessert wines. If you want to try a French example from the Loire then look for the word Vouvray on the label.

» a chenin blanc to try

How does the pricing work?
Each wine may have three different bottle prices depending on the quantity being bought.

1. one plus btls in less than a case
» the standard undiscounted price for the wine
» still usually cheaper than the RRP at other retailers
2. mixed case
» order any combination of 12 or more wines from across our entire wine list
» you save about 5-6% on the standard price
3. straight case
» order a full case of the same wine to receive the best price
» in most instances a case of wine is 12 btls, except for a few of our more expensive when it will be listed as 6 btls
» you save between 10-15% on the standard price

Tell me about delivery?
We deliver all over Australia at subsidised rates as we want our wine to be accessible and affordable for all. The rate is the same for one bottle as it is for a case of 12 bottles, so to minimise freight you should order a case.

The main courier we use is Australia Post Eparcel, so delivery to PO Boxes is OK. Their delivery timeframe is overnight into Melbourne and 2-5 working days for most other parts of Australia. Wine is normally despatched twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Wine can be left in a safe place at your address if you are not present to accept the delivery. If for some reason your delivery is delayed for more than a day or two then you will be notified.

» delivery charges

What is wild yeast fermentation?
Wild yeast fermentation (WYF) is when the native (also called indigenous or wild) yeasts that are naturally present on the skins of the berries and in the air are used to ferment the wine, as opposed to inoculating with a cultivated wine yeast. Cultivated yeasts when added are much more potent and are added in much greater numbers than the native ones, so on addition they quickly overwhelm the native yeasts and take over the ferment. The fermentation may only last a few days with a cultivated yeast. Native yeasts on the other hand can take up to a week to begin the fermentation because their initial populations are small, and the fermentation may last several months.

Fermentation is a vitally important stage in winemaking. The yeast not only convert sugar to alcohol but also produce esters and other compounds, which contribute to the wine’s fruit aromas. The esters that a cultivated yeast produce are known and tested, but you never know exactly what esters you might get with a wild yeast ferment. It is this unpredictability that prohibits many modern commercial winemakers from employing WYF, as you could get a 'feral' or unpleasant ester. But the reward when it all goes well can be a more complex, interesting and unique wine.

Customer Feedback
"we have already tasted the wine & have declared it a hit. Thank u so much 4 your help." » Heidi T, WA
after purchasing Red Center 2008 Cabernet.

Unsubscribe ¦ Privacy Policy ¦ Contact Us ¦ Delivery Costs ¦ My Details