Only 34 dozen left 20/10/2005

VARIETY: Cabernet Shiraz

REGION: Hunter Valley

VINTAGE DESCRIPTION: A dry spring and warm dry summer generally reduced crop yields, setting the foundation for one of the lowest yielding per acre vintages seen in the Hunter. The weather during the harvest was warm with little interruption from rain allowing the vintage to progress smoothly. The lower yield produced some exceptional fruit and hence exceptional wines. Good density and regional characters were evident.

WINEMAKERS: John Horden

BOTTLING DATE: 21/5/04

SPECIFICATIONS:

Alcohol: 13.0 %

pH: 3.70

Total Acid: 66 g/l

Free SO2: 27ppm

Residual Sugar: 5.4 g/l

WINEMAKERS NOTES:

Appearance: Deep red plums.

Nose: Mints and berry.

Palate: Excellent depth of flavour with a bold minty presence and a nuance of delicate chocolate and cassis. Plums & berries plus loads of attractive spice & peppers. Palate is fresh with good balance and harmony.

Foods: T bone steak from Bonnet Bay Butchery

85% Cabernet 13% Merlot and 2 % Cab Franc

Cellar 6 years

Only 236 dozen left as at 20/10/2005

VARIETY: Semillon Verdelho

REGION: Hunter Valley

WINEMAKERS: Geoff Thompson

SPECIFICATIONS:
Alcohol: 13.5 %

WINEMAKERS NOTES:
Appearance: Light straw with light greenish tinges.

Nose: Reminiscent of tropical fruits &
asparagus. Grassy & herbaceous on the nose.

Palate: Excellent depth of flavour with an abundance of fruit and a clean crisp finish.

Foods: Seafood, Light Entrees or Antipasto

PAYNES CROSSING Jillian's Sparkling

New release late November 500 dozen available.

The fun of being in the wine industry is that occasionally poetic license makes people smile. When we trialed our sparkling 2 years ago a team of friends (sparkling experts) helped us in the decision making about quality. Jill Lennon was outspoken about the quality of the wine so we named it Jillian's ??

Jillian's Sparkling is a limited release clean Sparkling wine made from predominantly Semillon and Chardonnay . It is clean and crisp ideal for any social occasion. Its availability is very seasonal and can only be purchased at The Cellar Bonnet Bay.

REGION: Merbein Victoria