Windowrie 'Family Reserve' Chardonnay 2020
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WICH202010 UCAU
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From vines planted in 1988 - 100% hand picked fruit - farmed organically
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The Windowrie wines have hit a new level of class in the last few years and derserve all the incredible Show success they've been getting
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A full flavoured Chardonnay balanced by soft, refreshing acidity - a superb wine
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1 or more bottles$30.00
Editors notes
Fruit for this wine was selected from Windowries original planting of Chardonnay. The block was planted in 1988.
Aromas of white peach, white flower and grilled almonds are complimented well with seasoned oak spice and minerality. The palate is textural and refreshing, with underlying white peach flavours find their way to prominence in between oak and yeast complexities. This wine is exemplary of Cowra Chardonnay’s white peach intensity; to be enjoyed at any time.
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- Apple
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Australia
Australia's wine industry is a thriving part of the country's economy, contributing significantly to employment, production, export, and tourism. In fact, the industry is the fourth-largest wine exporter in the world, shipping out 760 million liters of wine to countries including France, Italy, Spain, and the UK. One of the key factors contributing to Australia's success as a "New World" wine producer is the formal export and marketing of its wines through Wine Australia.
Australia's wine regions are scattered across the south and southeast, with almost every state boasting its own vineyards. Victoria, for example, is home to an impressive 21 wine regions. Some of the most famous wine regions in Australia include Margaret River, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Eden Valley, Clare Valley, Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, and local regions to New South Wales such as Cowra, Southern Highlands, and Mudgee.
Australian winemakers are known for producing a diverse range of grape varieties, with Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir being among the most popular. They tend to focus on producing wines that are ripe, fruit-forward, and easy to drink, using modern winemaking techniques and equipment such as stainless steel tanks and temperature-controlled fermentation.
With its bold, fruit-driven flavors and reputation for quality and diversity, Australian wine has become a popular choice for wine lovers around the world. And with such a broad range of wine regions and grape varieties, there's something for every palate to enjoy.
New South Wales
New South Wales, is a wine-lover's paradise with 14 official wine regions that cater to every palate. The region boasts Australia's oldest wine-producing area, the Hunter Valley, as well as newer and exciting cool climate regions like Orange, the Southern Highlands, and Tumbarumba. With its status as the second-largest wine-producing state in Australia, New South Wales attracts wine enthusiasts from around the world. However, despite its production, the region's wine consumption far outpaces its output due to its high population.
In addition to its diverse range of wine regions, New South Wales is also known for its excellent food and wine events. The Hunter Valley, for example, is home to the famous Hunter Valley Food and Wine Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors each year. The festival features tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music, and other activities that showcase the region's local produce and wines.
Furthermore, the New South Wales wine industry is committed to sustainable practices and environmentally-friendly production. Many wineries in the state are certified organic or biodynamic, and there is a growing trend towards low-intervention winemaking. This means that the wines produced in New South Wales not only taste great but are also produced in an ethical and environmentally conscious way.
Other regions within New South Wales, such as the Canberra District, Cowra, Gundagai, Hastings River, Hilltops, Mudgee, New England, Perricoota, Riverina, and the Shoalhaven Coast, produce some of the finest Australian wines, making New South Wales a must-visit destination for wine connoisseurs.
Cowra
Cowra was established in the 1970s with an early emphasis being on the production of fruit for vinification elsewhere, in particular at Mudgee and in the Hunter Valley. Although small producers have now been established in Cowra, the majority of fruit is still made into wine elsewhere. The region is located in the Central Ranges zone of New South Wales and includes the townships of Cowra, Canowindra, and Billimari.
The climate is generally warm and is popular for larger scale growers, happy with the consistently strong production each year. The region has been compared by wine writer Huon Hooke to South Australia's Padthaway growing region, but Cowra probably has more boutique producers also emerging family run ventures like Windowrie highlight the strength and quality of the wines coming out of Cowra with a consistently pleasing and very affordable range of wines.
Chardonnay is the stand out, with Shiraz and Cabernet the other major varieties. Alternative varieties are increasingly important with the warmish climate indicating that Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, and Tempranillo could play a bigger role in the future.If you're planning a visit to the region, wine tours are often combined with nearby Orange or Hilltops wine region tours.
About the brand Windowrie
In 1959, David and Wizz O'Dea purchased the Windowrie land in Cowra, New South Wales with the intention to produce cereal crops. And so they did, until their decision in 1980 to diversify by planting vines on their estate. From those vines, Windowrie Estate produced its first vintage and can call itself the region's first winery. David and Wizz have four children and two have remained at the family winery to fuel their passion for wine. Jason O'Dea completed Viticulture at Charles Sturt University in 1994 and proceeded to travel for 18 months on a global vineyard discovery tour, studying in Europe and North and South Americas. On his return home, Jason managed the family vineyards in addition to making wine, while his sister Petrina (Nook) O'Dea works in marketing for the winery, helping to spread the word about this incredible wine region. From Chardonnay to Verdelho, Merlot to Tempranillo, James Halliday calls Windowrie Estate wines "a major, and pleasant surprise".
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