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First leaves
Once again, the growing season has started all over again in Coonawarra, with Chardonnay starting the charge with the first leaves of the season. Our Shiraz won’t be far behind. With plenty or rain this winter, and moisture in the soil, hopefully we won’t see any frost this season. Touch wood.
 

Celebrities
Richard Branson was onstage recently with the Thorpedo talking about food and our wines, and we had Brooke Hanson pop through the cellar door doing her TV show as well, looking crazy-fit considering she had a baby 9 month prior. Great gal, but I wouldn’t challenge her to an arm wrestle...
 

I know it looks like we don’t do any work in this business, but when we had free flights to Bali and the chance to have babysitters on tap, it was too good to refuse for 10 days. I’m not sure you’ll be seeing our wines over there in the near future, as it would cost you $100 bucks-plus at a restaurant. Even I drank beer - once I got through all the Koonara I smuggled in my boogie board bag.

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Alice just chillin'...

Tiger Tiger...


Running into old friends in Bali - Tom Seymour & Fi McDonald (in stripes).

Koonara Suports Australia’s Quoll – the spotty-carnivore-super-rat.
Not really a super rat, the Quoll is actually related to the cat family, but is one of the few are carnivorous marsupials native to Australia, and is extremely endangered.

The Cape Otway Centre for Conservation Ecology are doing a great job in the conservation of this super-cute marsupial, and Koonara is proud to Support them.
 

www.capeotwaycentre.org
 

Sofiel's Gift Riesling 2010
This Riesling is named after the angel of nature, because of the mineral flavours Riesling can take from the soil. The angel Sofiel inspires people to get in touch with the earth.
Lemon sherbet, zesty lime and pineapple hints on the nose. Nice refreshing acidity with a long mineral finish.

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The photo competition is back on, this time with a huge haul of $2,000 worth of wine, gifts & Jewellery.

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Joke - Dinner Tonight?

A woman was walking down the street when she was accosted by a particularly dirty and shabby-looking homeless woman who asked her for a couple of dollars for dinner.
The woman took out her bill fold, extracted ten dollars and asked, “If I give you this money, will you buy some wine with it instead of dinner?”
“No, I had to stop drinking years ago,” the homeless woman replied.
“Will you use it to go shopping instead of buying food?” the woman asked.
“No, I don’t waste time shopping,” the homeless woman said. “I need to spend all my time trying to stay alive.”
“Will you spend this on a beauty salon instead of food?” the woman asked.
“Are you NUTS!” replied the homeless woman. “I haven’t had my hair done in20 years!”
“Well,” said the woman, “I’m not going to give you the money. Instead, I’m going to take you out for dinner with my hubby and myself tonight.”
The homeless woman was astounded. “Won’t your husband be furious with you for doing that? I know I’m dirty, and I probably smell pretty disgusting.”
The woman replied, “That’s okay. It’s important for him to see what a woman looks like after she has given up shopping, hair appointments and wine.”

 

Winewise Awards 2010
Silver Medal for our Angel's Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
" The aromas are typically Coonawarra, with some cassis and hints of mint. There are bright fruit on the palate in a very elegant style, the oak is well-handed, the flavours linger and there is some pleasing fresh acidity on the finish. Excellent Value."  -

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Cooking with MacGyver: After you've cooked, finding your way home...
Identifying North and South using the Southern Cross
The first step is to identify the Southern Cross – it is a compact group of bright stars close together in the sky with the two Pointer stars always pointing to them from nearby. Then extend the main axis of the Cross from and in the direction of its brightest star by three and a half times its length. You have now reached the South Celestial Pole – the point about which the Cross and all stars turn in the sky. From the Pole drop a line straight down to the horizon – that is south. Then it is trivial to find north as it is exactly in the opposite direction to south.

Your Bid at the Silent Auction:
Koonara Accommodation and Indulgence Package

Come and visit Coonawarra and treat your senses with our Koonara Indulgence Package. Including 3 nights accommodation for up to 8 people at Koonara Cottage, in the heart of Coonawarra. 6 bottles of the Ambriel's Gift 2008, our flagship wine which will not be released to the public until 2012 and a collection of special edition Koonara wine accessories.

Wines to Match:

Coriole, Fiano 2010 - $25.00
www.coriole.com/

An interesting Italian varietal wine from the McLaren Vale.

Distinctive lemons and limes on the nose. Racing acidity on the palate with a mouth-washing minerality on the finish.

Pertaringa Two Gentelmens Grenache - $24.00
www.pertaringa.com.au  

On of our favourite picks during the Grenache tasting organised on the International Grenache Day.

Bright ruby colour. Juicy strawberries and raspberries on the nose. Great balance on palate with ripe tannins and good balancing acidity. Honours its name.
 

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