There is a quiet air of confidence surrounding the Silos Estate business. Guests check in and out of the accommodation before moving to the on-site restaurant. And owners Raj and Sophie are proud that their wines have become an elite, yet affordable, commodity. You won’t find Silos Estate wines entered into shows, but you will find them in corporate boardrooms around the world. That’s what Raj has been able to do with quality vines and the consequent premium wines which emphasise the unique characteristics of [...]

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Brian Jackson has been in the wine industry, soaking up the sea breezes of the Shoalhaven region for 12 years now, and at age 80 is showing no signs of slowing down. “I haven’t had a holiday since 1990,” he says. But he, along with wife Narelle and now three generations of family, is doing what he loves, every day meeting new people and making them happy with wines he unashamedly says are made to please for consumer. Brian also smiles when he talks about [...]

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Crooked River tasting case (as selected by winery2u): Here’s our mixed selection from the Crooked River Wines list, packaged exclusively for winery2u.com readers:   2 x Chocolate Pymjama Vino 1 x Gold Pyjama Vino 2 x Bubbles Pink Chardonnay 2 x Saddleback Mountain Red 1 x 2009 Black Top Cabernet Sauvignon 1 x 2006 Illawarra Flame 1 x 2009 Verdelho 1 x 2009 Verdelho/Chardonnay Blend 1 x 2009 Unwooded Chardonnay   Here’s why: Due to the characteristics of the region, we’ve chosen wines with a [...]

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    Crooked River 2009 Black Top Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker’s tasting notes: This Cabernet Sauvignon displays a subtle fruit sweetness, a fine wine with great character. This deep purple coloured wine exhibits red and black currants, dark plum and raspberry flavours complemented with vanilla from being aged in new French oak barrels. Enjoy with a variety of Italian and Asian dishes and a variety of red meat cuisine. Price is for a case of 12 x 750ml bottles. Sells: $306 Share on Facebook

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    Crooked River Chocolate Pyjama Vino (port) Winemaker’s tasting notes: Specially selected grapes blended with chocolate flavour to create a fruit and chocolate Pyjama Vino. Complements: Enjoy after dinner with coffee or serve over ice-cream. Also great as a nightcap when retiring. Price is for a case of 12 x 750ml bottles. Sells: $414 Share on Facebook

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    Crooked River 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Winemaker’s tasting notes: Pale straw in colour with complex flavours showing a distinctive lingering aroma of lime and green melon with a beautiful; clean finish. Complements: To be enjoyed with most foods, especially fish, chicken and creamy pasta. Price is for a case of 12 x 750ml bottles. Sells: $306 Share on Facebook

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      Crooked River Saddleback Mountain Red Winemaker’s tasting notes: This special blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Chambourcin have been carefully selected to give a rich smooth flavour of plum, cherry and blackberry thus producing a wine of great taste, elegance and structure. Complements: Italian, spicy Asian food and variety of Indian curry and red meat cuisine. Price is for a case of 12 x 750ml bottles. Sells: $306 Share on Facebook

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Winemaker’s tasting notes: Australia is famous for its Shiraz the world over and the terroir (the soil, climate and topography) in the Barossa particularly lends itself to the style for which New World red wines are known (one wine writer describing it as ‘big, red and bloody’). The Shoalhaven is far milder that other wine regions in Australia, and as a result our Shiraz – while still retaining richness – is a softer, full bodied Shiraz with a lovely long finish. Enjoy now – but [...]

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Winemaker’s tasting notes: Using late harvest grapes, this liqueur Muscat is a luscious sweet, wine. Largely self fortified, it results in a much lighter style than stickys available today and is very similar to the ‘Vin Santo’ styles from Italy. Aged for at least four years, it is best enjoyed with dessert or on its own after a meal. Screwcap. Price is for a case of 12 x 750ml bottles. Sells: $240 Share on Facebook

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Winemaker’s tasting notes: Our preferred choice for sparkling red is shiraz – and good quality shiraz at that. Good shiraz is inherently rich, and this one is no exception – deep crimson in colour with a fine balance between tannins; sweetness and a crisp, dry finish. It really is one of our favourite bottles here – and if it’s not to your liking – we really aren’t offended…it’s more for us. Price is for a case of 12 x 750ml bottles. Sells: $300 Share on [...]

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