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Nine Stones
Nine Stones began as a
collaboration between Leonard
Paul “Len” Evans, and his friend
Denis Powers. Both men are of
Celtic origin, and when the
NEW SOUTH WALES - HUNTER VALLEY Cont. opportunity to create a wine
brand based on this common
ancestry presented itself, they
Nine Stones vineyardbrands.com named it “Nine Stones”. The
(also see S. Australia Barossa Valley and S. Australia McLaren Vale) Celts left many groups of standing
stones, including Stonehenge.
Nine Stones Shiraz Hunter Valley Hilltops 2018 $155.90 These standing stones or Druids
Circles are believed to have been
tribal meeting places. They are
circular in aspect and amongst all
NEW SOUTH WALES - TUMBARUMBA the Celtic tribes, the wheel is the
symbol of the Sky-God. This is the
A subalpine area with stunning scenery, Tumbarumba is a young wine region making some of our number of planets thus nine and
most exciting cool-climate wines. With its focus on premium grapes and top sparkling wines, this its derivatives are “lucky”
high-altitude region’s reputation continues to climb. Nestled in the foothills of the Snowy numbers. The initial three wines
Mountains in New South Wales, Tumbarumba is halfway between Sydney and Melbourne and releases were of the Shiraz
variety, chosen to display the
less than three hours’ drive from Canberra. characteristics of the region from
which they emanate. Each was a
Three Bridges vineyardbrands.com powerful, fully-ripened example of
the variety.
(also see S. Australia Barossa Valley)

Three Bridges Chardonnay Tumbarumba 2018 $113.90
Three Bridges
Calabria Family Wines, and
NEW SOUTH WALES - RIVERINA Three Bridges were founded by
Italian immigrants, Domenico
It is one of our most successful grape-growing regions, producing a large volume of grapes that Calabria and his son Francesco,
go into world famous wines. It’s also home to Australia’s renowned Semillon dessert wines and in search of a better life. They
curious winemakers exploring alternative varieties that are redefining the region.The Riverina has settled in the Riverina region of
hot, dry summers and cool winters, and basks in year-round sunshine. Many soils contain New South Wales, Australia,
limestone rubble, and these are the soils where most vines are planted. where their family later joined
them. Today, the business is run
Three Bridges vineyardbrands.com by Francesco’s son Bill and his
four children. The family is known
(also see S. Australia Barossa Valley) for consistent, high quality wines
from several premium wine-
Three Bridges Durif 2013 $119.90 growing regions .

WESTERN AUSTRALIA - MARGARET RIVER
Hope Estate
One of the most vibrant and popular wine regions in Australia, the Margaret River boasts a wide Owner, Michael Hope, has stayed
range of attractions for visitors. More so than any other Australian region, the climate is strongly true to his word from the
maritime influenced. The soil is predominantly gravelly or gritty sandy loam formed directly from beginning. Hope Estate was
the under-lying granite rock. The soils are highly permeable when moist but overall water founded as 100% estate grown,
capacities are low, placing emphasis on the need for irrigation. 100% family owned, and 100%
authentic. Each October, Hope
Estate releases special pink labels
Hope Estate (Broke) winesellersltd.com of Shiraz and Chardonnay to
(also see New South Wales Hunter Valley) raise awareness and to help in the
fight to cure breast cancer. Since
Hope Estate Shiraz Margaret River The Ripper 2015 $167.90 2007, Hope Estate and
Winesellers, Ltd. have together
donated over $200,000 to various
SOUTH EASTERN AUSTRALIA breast cancer charities.
South-Eastern Australia is a Geographical Indication (GI) covering the entire southeastern third of
Australia. This area's western boundary stretches 1250 miles (2000 km) across the Australian Bulletin Place
continent, from the Pacific coast of Queensland to the Southern Ocean coast in South Australia. Started by the legendary Leonard
This vast viticultural "super zone" effectively encompasses every significant Australian wine region Paul “Len” Evans. A leader at
outside Western Australia. the forefront of the early
Australian wine industry’s drive
for quality and international
Bulletin Place vineyardbrands.com recognition, Evans was often
referred to as “the godfather of
Bulletin Place Pinot Grigio 2018 $119.90 the Australian wine industry” and
Bulletin Place Chardonnay 2018 $119.90 was Decanter Magazine’s “Man
of the Year” in 1997. Today they
Bulletin Place Moscato 2018 $119.90 carry on Len Evans’ great
tradition through the Bulletin
Bulletin Place Merlot 2018 $119.90 Place brand.
Bulletin Place Shiraz 2018 $119.90
Bulletin Place Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 $119.90

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