Our Wines
The Captain
Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
$39.00
PER BOTTLE
‘The Captain’ refers to Captain Matthew Flinders who chartered much of the Australian coastline before stumbling across Kangaroo Island in 1802 and named it after the large number of a particular marsupial he saw hopping about (any guesses!?).
Cabernet Sauvignon thrives on Kangaroo Island thanks to the slow even ripening influenced by the cooling sea breezes coupled with our ancient terra rossa soils, producing wines of great character but also finesse. Exhibiting characters of blackcurrant and mulberry with wonderful depth of fruit, subtle oak and an elegant structure, with careful cellaring this wine will age gracefully over the next 8-10 years.
- AWARDS & ACCOLADES -
2018 95 pts – James Halliday’s 2019 Wine Companion
2018 Kangaroo Island 'Wine of the Year'
Winestate Magazine
The Captain
Chardonnay 2018
$28.00
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Captain Matthew Flinders chartered much of the Australian coastline before stumbling across Kangaroo Island in 1802 and naming it after the large number of native kangaroos he saw on landing. The cool, maritime conditions on Kangaroo Island, along with ancient soils allow for a slow even ripening which is perfect for this 'Reserve’ Chardonnay.
It shows an array of tropical fruit aromas, subtle oak and an elegant fruit driven palate, with grapefruit-like acidity.
- AWARDS & ACCOLADES -
2018 Kangaroo Island 'White Wine of the Year' Winestate Magazine
93 Points James Halliday Wine Companion 2020
Silver Mermaid
Sauvignon Blanc 2019
$20.00
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As legend has it, the sighting of a ‘mermaid’ was believed to be an omen for a pending shipwreck. The coast of Kangaroo Island is notorious for shipwrecks with over 50 vessels coming to grief since 1847.
The cool conditions experienced by our vineyard situated on the southern side of the Dudley Peninsula is ideal for the growing of Sauvignon Blanc and enable the grapes to reach optimum ripeness, whilst still retaining fresh natural acidity.
Precise timing of harvest along with temperature controlled fermentation has combined to maintain the pure fruit expression and delicate flavours of Sauvignon Blanc. The ‘Silver Mermaid’ displays characters reminiscent of passionfruit and guava with just a hint of grassiness and a freshness, which makes it ideal for summer drinking.
Montebello
Pinot Grigio 2019
$20.00
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We hand harvested these grapes before pressing them and using only the free run juice to avoid any colour pick up and to keep the freshness and purity of the fruit intact! The juice was them fermented cool in stainless steel tanks before minimal lees ageing and bottling.
The wine displays classic aromas of nashi pear and rose petals with hints of lemon. The palate is fresh and juicy with a lingering crisp finish.
- OUR HOT TIP -
Pair this bottle with a simple seafood dish such as pan fried King George Whiting or Salt & Pepper Squid (from KI waters none the less!)
Willson River
Riesling 2018
$20.00
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Ancient soils along the cool maritime conditions allow for a slow evening ripening, resulting in full flavour development and a lovely natural acidity.
This stylish Riesling shows classic aromas of lime and spring flowers with a palate bursting with citrus flavours, followed by a long dry finish.
- OUR HOT TIP -
A perfect accompaniment to a freshly caught KI Whiting!
- AWARDS & ACCOLADES -
90 Points James Halliday Wine Companion 2020
Ship's Graveyard
Shiraz 2018
$25.00
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Named as an ode to the many ships swallowed by the treacherous sea surrounding our island, our shiraz nods at the literal graveyard of shipwrecks that is scattered around Kangaroo Island (there's over 80!)
The cool maritime conditions and ancient soils on Kangaroo Island provide the perfect place for slow even ripening and growing fruit with great depth and structure. Our shiraz shows lifted aromatics of pepper and spice, with a soft and supple palate and long seamless finish that will see it drinking well over the next 5-6 years.
The Unknown Sailor
Cabernet Merlot 2017
$25.00
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On the south coast of Kangaroo Island, between the cliffs and the scrub, a single wooden cross marks the spot. Encrypted with just two words, ‘unknown sailor’, it pays tribute to the brave men and women who dared sail the rough South Aussie seas. Our 2013 ‘Unknown Sailor’ is a Bordeaux blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot.
Using traditional winemaking techniques along with 18 months maturation in French and American oak barrels have created a stylish medium bodied wine. The aroma has elements of red currants and strawberry with a hint of vanilla. These characters flow on to the palate which shows abundant fruit sweetness and soft tannins.
- OUR HOT TIP -
Buy two, one for now and one for the cellar as this wine will only get better with time, ageing gracefully over the next 8-10 years.
