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CHIEF WINE MAKERAs a graduate from the prestigious Roseworthy College (Adelaide University) in 1991 alongside the general manager of Tamar Ridge Estate in Tasmania Will Adkins and Wine Purchaser for Qantas Airlines Peter Nixon, Leigh has become one of the Clare Valley's top wine growers. With 15 years experience working vintages for Leasingham, Stanley and Annie's Lane Quelltaler he has been acknowledged with a number of prominent accolades for his wines. Following his decision in 1993 to purchase 45 hectares in the Sevenhill Ranges in the heart of the Clare Valley and plant Shiraz and Sangiovese, his ability to produce wines that strongly reflect varietal and regional character have seen his wines challenge some of Australia's Top producers. As a fifth generation member of a Blyth Plains family which once specialised in mixed farming, Leigh brings to Robertson of Clare Wines extensive knowledge of the Clare Valley and its surrounding areas. In 1997 Leigh was acknowledged for his deeply complex and well structured Cabernet Sauvignon at the Adelaide Wine Show, awarded the Professor A J Perkins Trophy and Top Gold for his 1995 Eldredge Cabernet Sauvignon. In doing so he left a wealth of Australia's top Cabernet producers and boutique vineyards envious of his achievement. Recently Decanter Magazine (UK) voted the Eldredge 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon in the Top 5 from 130 Australian entries as the best Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. In 1993 along with Andrew Pikes, Leigh planted the first Sangiovese vines in the Clare and in 1998 produced his first commercially available Sangiovese. His appreciation for old world styles and winemaking techniques coupled with his ability to inject innovation and capitulate the terroir has carried him through to becoming a top Clare Valley wine grower.In the 2004 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge, out of 264 entries and judged by the highly credentialed and experienced panel of James Halliday, John Duval, and Stephen Henschke, the Eldredge Vineyards 2002 Blue Chip Shiraz was awarded a Gold Medal beating such highly acclaimed names such as Kilikanoon, Wolf Blass Grey Label, Fox Creek and Grant Burge among others. Significantly, this Clare Valley red was a gold medal winner at the Melbourne Wine Show in 2003 and also figured in the highly sort after taste-off for the Jimmy Watson Trophy. In 2004 the Eldredge Blue Chip Shiraz was also chosen amongst 500 entries by leading wine writer and Chief wine tasting panelist for Qantas Airlines Len Evans, as the Shiraz to be proudly served on all Qantas International Business Class flights in 2005.Awards and Accolades for Eldredge Vineyards Clare Valley, South Australia• 1997 Adelaide Wine Show The Professor A J Perkins Trophy and Top Gold 1995 Eldredge Cabernet Sauvignon • London International Wine Challenge 2003 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon - Silver Medal• Decanter Magazine 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon awarded **** (four stars) and in the top four out of 130 Australian Cabernet Sauvignon tasted • Melbourne Wine Show 2003 Gold - 2002 Blue Chip Shiraz (Final 18 taste off for the Jimmy Watson Trophy) Gold - 2002 Blue Chip Shiraz (Taste Off for the Jimmy Watson Trophy)• Clare Valley Wine Show 2003 Gold - 2002 Blue Chip Shiraz (in taste off for Trophy Best Dry Red )• Cairns Wine Show 2004 Top Gold - 2002 Blue Chip Shiraz Trophy - Best Red Wine of Show Trophy - Best Wine of Show

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Weddings The perfect venue for your perfect dayEldredge vineyards is an ideal location for the most memorable day of your life, your wedding! The winery has an abundance of stunning photo locations from winery cellar door and vineyard settings, and towering gums to create the perfect backdrop for your romantic day. Our talented chefs and winemakers will concoct the finest culinary treats, creating a celebratory feast like no other. There are also many passionate professionals on hand to add creative flair and take the stress away, ensuring that you can enjoy the perfect day.
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Functions Gourmet WeekendThe Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend is one of South Australia's finest food and wine festivals. Held in May each year, it showcases the regions premium wines, all expertly matched with an indulgent range of fine dining experiences and live entertainment. Celebrations include degustation meals and tutored tastings or for those that just want to relax and enjoy the weekend there are a number of venues's to choose from.After 3 years away (at the Clare Showgrounds) Eldredge Wines was again back at home in 2010 for Gourmet along with our original Chef Louise Haines, and our favourite singers Danny & Lea. We hope you can all join us next Gourmet Weekend May 14 & 15 2011, at one of the prettiest vineyard and cellar door venues in the Clare Valley.
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AddressSpring Gully Road,ClareSouth Australia 5453Telephone & Fax08 8842 3086International: +61 8 8842 3086Emailbluechip_eldredge.com.au

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Riesling

First bottled in 1993 with fruit coming from a vineyard in Watervale until 2000, this is a classic Clare region Riesling. From 2001 to present day fruit has come from Eldredge Vineyards in Spring Gully.Colour is pale straw with light green huesBouquet is elegant floral and citrus with a hint of lime and mineral. Palate exciting persistence and depth of varietal fruit flavours which are enhanced by a crisp dry finishA style that can be enjoyed young and fresh or with cellaring becomes an indelible treasure. This wine compliments all styles of cuisine especially seafood and white meatsAlc 11% TA 7.4 pH 2.95 Awards:- International and National Show Awards - 7 Gold, 8 Silver & 25 Bronze - 2010 Canberrna International Riesling Challenge – Gold & Top 10 Australian Rieslings- 2010 Clare Wine Show – Gold Medal- 2010 Melbourne International Wine Show – Silver Medal- 2010 New Zealand International Wine Show – Silver Medal- 2008 Cairns Wine Show Bronze Medal- 2007 Adelaide Wines Show Bronze Medal - Five stars and Best White Wine under $20 Sydney Morning Herald- 2007 Aust Small Winemakers Show Bronze Medal- 2007 OZ Clarkes 250 Top Wines from the World- 2006 Adelaide Wine Show Gold Medal- 2005 Clare Wine Show Gold Medal- ***** 94/100 James Halliday- 2003 Hyatt Advertiser Riesling of the Year.- 2001 ***** in Winestate magazine, voted best Clare Valley Riesling ,Best in S.A. & fourth overall nationally in Wine of the Year Awards.- 1999/2000/2003 Philip Whites Top 100 93+ points and in top three out of 86 entered two years running- 1997 Hyatt/Advertiser Wine of the Year

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First bottled in 1994 Eldredge were first to release this blend in the Clare Valley. Blended of 60% Semillon and 40% Sauvignon Blanc and unwooded. Pale to medium straw colour, with floral and herb bouquet with hints of tropical fruit.Palate is medium bodied with mouth watering fruit that is long lasting and complimented with a crisp acid finish.An unwooded style that compliments all styles of cuisine, particularly seafood and Asian.Alc 11.% TA 7.3 pH 3.24Awards:- International & National Show Awards 2 Trophies, 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 17 Bronze- 2002 Hyatt Advertiser Awards Best Semillon & Blends- Consumers Choice- 2002 Hallidays Choice 90/100- 2002 Winewise competition Highly Recommended- 2001 Winestate magazine awarded ***1/2 stars- 1999 Winewise Small Winemakers Comp (Australia-wide) top of class & trophy

Late Harvest Riesling Introduced in 1999 to satisfy the market for a slightly sweeter style.Colour medium straw with yellow huesBouquet lifted citrus with toast and honeyPalate varietal flavours with touch of sweetness, finishing crisp and fruity.Alc 9% TA 7.5 pH 3.0Awards:- 2007 Australian Small Winemakers Show Silver

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The fruit was picked at optimum flavour level, crushed and pumped into an open stainless steel fermenter. The juice was left on the skins for eight hours to pick up colour and then run off into a tank where yeast was added to commence ferment. After a temperature controlled ferment of twelve days the wine was filtered and bottled.Colour – a deep cherry with pink hues.Aroma – lifted nuances of glazed cherries with a hint of sugar and spice.Palate – Initial fruit sweetness with berry fruit flavours that follow through with good acid and soft fine tannins, all integrated to deliver a crisp dry finish with length and depth. 13.5% alcAwards:- International & National Show Awards - 1 Silver, 6 Bronze- 2009 London International Wine Challenge - Bronze- OZ Clarkes 250 Top Wines from the World- IWC London Bronze Medal 08 Vintage

Mericourt Cabernet Merlot mericourt cut out

The blending of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot has produced a medium to full bodied dry red wine with aromas of dark berry fruits and plums along with a backgroung of soft spicy oak.A style suited to all occassions involving good friends, food and conversation.14.5% alc

Boundary Shiraz boundary shiraz cut out

This Shiraz is a medium to full-bodied fruit driven dry red wine.Aged in American oak barrels for fourteen months,with aromas and flavours of dark berry fruits, spice and soft oak it is a style suited to all occasions involving friends, food and conversation.Enjoy with pastas, white and red meat dishes and even with full flavoured fish. Alc 14%

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First released in 1998 this Italian grape has been blended with varying percentages of Cabernet to produce a super Tuscan style wine. Colour exhibits deep cherry with crimson hues and the bouqet has lifted Glace cherry with slight savoury and soft French oak.Palate shows sweet light berry fruits with good length and depth of flavour enhanced by soft spicy oak andFine grain tannins Alc 14.% Awards:- International & National Show Awards - 1 Gold, 3 Bronze- 2009 IWC – London Gold Medal 2005 Vintage- 2006 Hyatt Wine of the Year – Runner up in Two classes- 2005 Brisbane Wine Festival – Bronze- 90/100 James Halliday- 2001 Winestate Magazine awarded ****- 2002 National Print Awards - Top of class for design and printing- 2000 Hallidays Choice 89/100

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First released in 1991 our Cabernet has been a consistent performer around the globe. Colour is dark brick red with magenta hues.Bouquet of dark berry fruits with a hint of smokiness and spice.Promises offered by colour and aroma are delivered with great depth and length of fruit flavours with a spice accent that is followed by fine grain tannins and a clean finish.Alc 15%Awards:- International & National Show Awards – 2 Trophys, 3 Gold, 7 Silver, 25 Bronze- 2005 Rutherglen Wine Show – Bronze medal- 2005 Clare Wine Show – Bronze medal- 2005 Adelaide Wine Show – Silver medal- 2005 Melbourne Wine Show – silver medal- 2005 Brisbane Wine Festival - bronze medal- 2003 Decanter magazine awarded **** and in top four of 130 Aust Cab Sauv- 2003 London International Wine Challenge Vintage 2000 – Silver medal- 2001 Winestate Magazine awarded ***1/2 stars- 1997 Adelaide Wine Show 1995 Vintage Best Varietal – Top Gold & Trophy- 1997 International Food & Wine Soc Wines of the Pacific Rim Silver medal- 1998 International Food & Wine Soc Wines of the Pacific Rim Gold medal and Voted Best Value Wine of the show.- 1995 International Food & Wine Soc Wines of the Pacific Rim Silver medal

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First released in 1996 all Clare valley fruit.Dark brick red with purple hues.Spicy dark berry fruits with toasty vanillan oakExhibits rich sweet dark berry fruits which are enhanced by toasty fine grain tannins all combining to give a clean and inviting finish.A very approachable wine early in its existence that will only improve with age.Alc 14.7% Awards:- International National Show Awards – 2 Trophies, 5 Gold, 4 Silver, 30 Bronze- 2009 IWC London Silver Medal 06 Vintage- 2008 Cairns Wine Show – Gold Medal- 2007 Adelaide Wine Show – Silver medal- 2007 Aust Small Winemakers Show – Silver Medal- 2003 & 2004 both Proudly served on Qantas International Business Class- 2006/2007 Matthew Jukes Top 100 Australian Wines - 90-95/100 James Halliday- 2005 Clare Wine Show - Gold Medal- 2005 Decanter Magazine July Wine of the Month- 2005 Melbourne Wine Show – Bronze medal- 2004 Melbourne Wine Show – Bronze medal- 2004 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge – Gold Medal- 2003 Winestate Magazine – awarded **** - Mathew Jukes (UK Writer) Top 100- 2002 Four Stars Decanter Magazine- 2002 Cairns Wine Show – Top Gold Medal & 2Trophies -Wine of the Show - Best Red of Show- 2002 Clare valley Wine Show – Gold (in taste off for Best Dry Red)- 2002 Melbourne Wine Show - Gold Medal (in taste off for Jimmy Watson trophy)- 2002 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge (2004) - Gold Medal & Runner Up- 2002 London International Wine Challenge (2004) – Silver Medal- 2000 Winestate Magazine – awarded ****- 1999 Boutique Wines of Australia (200 tonne or less) – Silver & Top 5 of 110- 1997 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge Top 50 of 160 Australian shiraz- 1997 Boutique Wines of Australia (200 tonne or less) – Silver medal- 1997 Winestate Magazine – awarded *****

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Mericourt Cabernet Merlot
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