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Chris Shanahan . Canberra Times

Cobaw Ridge White Label Organic Chardonnay 2008
Cobaw Ridge Macedon Ranges Lagrein 2006
Alan and Nelly Cooper’s five-hectare vineyard sits at 610 metres above sea level in Victoria’s very cool Macedon region. The cool site showed in the brisk, concentrated wine flavours during a recent visit. The unoaked white label chardonnay is tangy and intense with dazzling, refreshing acidity. The barrel-fermented 2007 ($35) is sensationally complex and rich, yet restrained and elegant. The 2006 pinot ($48) is fragrant and delicious; but the taut tannins means its best lies ahead. The peppery shiraz 2007 ($40) is very Rhone-like. And the Lagrein 2006 $40 steals the show as a plush but tannic and pleasantly tart expression of this Sudtirol variety.

Cobaw Ridge, Macedon Ranges ...for full review by Max Allen                            http://www.redwhiteandgreen.com.au/australian.htm#VIC   

  (this site will also give you a full understanding of all the Biodynamic processes)

COBAW RIDGE CERTIFIED ORGANIC

As of the 26th June 2009 Cobaw Ridge is 'Certified Organic' by the National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia (NASAA Registration No.3678).

Certification provides verification to the consumer that the grapes are grown using a sustainable organic agricultural system and that the wine is not contaminated or mixed with undesirable additives during processing.
NASAA is accredited by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) ensuring that their organic products meet the highest approval standards worldwide. For further information visit.www.nasaa.com.au

PROGRESS TO BIODYNAMIC ACCREDITATION

Following much thought and a recent eye opening trip to New Zealand by Alan and Joshua, we have decided to build further on our organic status and progress to biodynamic accreditation, which through N.A.S.A.A will be completed vintage 2010, all going to plan.

We feel these practices will further our holistic, sustainable, and above all natural approach to grape growing and winemaking, and provide an even greater opportunity for the wines to speak of the land which bore them.

Winery Loft in progress.

June 2009 : 06 Cobaw Ridge Lagrein chosen for the Landmark Tutorials For more information go to Wine Australia   Australia's regionally distinct and fine wines. Tutorial Wine List  or  Landmark Australia | Dr Vino's ...

Landmark / Wine Australia ... you might like to take a look at this interesting site below

Regional Heroes are Australian wines and winemakers best defined by a distinct sense of place and expression.  A perfect marriage of the right grape, grown in the right region to produce a winning wine.  Find out more at www.wineaustralia.com/regionalheroes ... Play podcast : Cobaw Ridge is mentioned, click on Victoria - Macedon Ranges  

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2006 Cobaw Ridge Lagrein. Deep purple colour; soft fruit based aromas which follow through onto the palate. Good structure and length. Again, strongly recalls Mourvedre with its earthy tannicity. Plenty of interest and some complexity. Lovely!
Remington Norman MW

GOLD : 2006 Cobaw Ridge Lagrein: Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show: 2007

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2006 Cobaw Ridge Shiraz Viognier. Deep sombre colour; good fresh, noticeably white pepper nose with savoury undertones which continue onto the palate; medium weight, quite long and elegant. Attractive, stylish wine but would benefit from a bit more stuffing and mid-palate concentration. Remington Norman MW  

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2007 Cobaw Ridge Chardonnay GOLD Medallist in the Macedon Ranges Wine Exhibition October 2008

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Quotes

James Halliday's Wine Atlas of Australia.

"Cobaw Ridge signature wine, Lagrein... the spicy and aromatic Shiraz Viognier and Chardonnay are also of high quality."

GOURMET TRAVELLER WINE October/ November 2007

: Ken Gargett

"The wines are exemplary. Only Tiny quantities of an excellent Pinot Noir are made. Given the quality of what they do make, it is hoped they persist. The Shiraz Viognier was the first made from the 1996 vintage, making it one of the earlier releases in Australia of this style. What attracts much interest is the Lagrein, a grape from north- east Italy but which makes a much fuller, richer wine in Australia, one which rewards cellaring."

Newsletter

Cobaw Ridge Spring 2009 Newsletter

Cobaw Ridge Spring 2008 newsletter

"A cuter vineyard and winery you will not find anywhere in Australia. Moreover, it was the first vineyard in Australia to plant commercial quantities of Italian cultivar Lagrein. Never heard of it? Then go and taste it for yourself alongside a juicy, peppery shiraz and refined chardonnay. "

Tim White : The AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW.

Upcoming Events

Thursday 19 August 2010

Friday 23 July 2010

Saturday 24 July 2010

Cobaw Ridge Wine Degustation Dinner

Degustation designed by Sitka head chef, Ewan Macdonald. Matched with Cobaw Ridge Wines presented by Alan Cooper

Sitka Foodstore & Cafe - Macedon 7pm. $125 per head

Bookings Phone Sitka 03 5426 3304 or Email : brad@sitka.com.au

9 July 2010

Italian Masters Dinner @ Royal George Kyneton

Italian Masters, Cobaw Ridge and Pizzini. People with passion and vision, noted for pushing the bounderies of Italian grape varieties in Australia!

Inquiries : damien@royalgeorge.com.au - 03 5422 1390 - Kyneton - 7.30pm -$ 150 pp

 

Landmark Dinner@ the Royal George , Kyneton   Past event