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We've wrapped up a challenging Hunter harvest with some exceptional wines in the shed. The standouts at the moment are Semillon and Chardonnay, however given the late rain the reds are impressive. We have pressed most of the reds off skins and they are bright with lifted raspberry and cranberry notes and deep colour. We are looking forward to seeing these further develop in oak.
Although very busy with Harvest, we’re thrilled to be celebrating PTW's 30th year!
Orange is shaping up to be a delight this year. The Chardonnay and Riesling have exceptional fruit flavour and presence to them, whilst the Sauvignon Blanc has a great lift of gooseberry and cumquat. The reds are a bit delayed and still busy ripening so we will patiently wait for them. Limestone Coast is well on track with the fruit ripening well there. It has been ideal conditions thus far so we are hoping they continue throughout the ripening season. We expect Cabernet, Shiraz and Merlot to all be show stoppers! And in saving one of the best for last – our 2020 Single Vineyard ‘Pump Shed’ Wrattonbully Chardonnay has been bottled. Definitely one of the best wines that we have had the pleasure of making in the shed and I truly believe this wine will not disappoint. You will have to keep an eye out for it. On a final note, cheers to PTW's 30th Anniversary! I look forward to celebrating this milestone together at our Member events throughout the year.
Gwyn Olsen Head Winemaker
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Hello Members! We hope everyone had a great summer holiday & are ready for a fun filled year of drinking Pepper Tree wines & celebrating our 30th birthday at one of our events!
from Sharon, Susie & Lyn We have just had our first event for the year, a Gala Night at Taronga Zoo. It was wonderful to see a lot of our members there and it was great for a bit of normality back in our lives. Next event is Canberra at Monster Restaurant late March, and Sails on Lavender Bay early April. Then we head to sunny Queensland and back to Moda Restaurant at the end of April. We hope to see you at one of our events this year!
Look out for some new release wines in your Wine Club packs: ō Shaz’s favourite: 2018 Single Vineyard Orange ‘Venus Block’ Chardonnay ō Susie’s favourite: 2019 Limited Release Wrattonbully Fiano ō Lyn’s favourite: 2019 Limited Release Wrattonbully Viognier Do you have a favourite Pepper Tree Wine? Please send in a photo of yourself or with friends enjoying a glass or two? Till next time Happy Drinking and we will see you soon.
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Thank you to all our members' & guests who attended our longanticipated Gala Dinner, which was held at the 'N'Galawa Terrace' at Taronga Zoo. It was a night of glitz and glamour, with festivities kicking off with sparkling & canapés overlooking the harbour, followed by a special selection of museum and new release wines alongside an exquisite 4-course meal.
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Meet your Vinta
ALEX| Winemaker
The all around great guy of the team, until you get on his bad side and he will kick you in the shins. A lover of trying new things and quirky winemaking choices, he hates wines that all taste the same and phenolics.
DAN | Cellar Foreman
Celebrating 30 YEARS of PTW winemakers!
Is a man of many talents but two particular ones are our favourites. He loves to choose random yeast to ferment things with and he is fastidious at cleaning. He would take the alkafoam home to clean his house with if we let him. His greatest weakness? He has a fear of spiders and getting their web on him!
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DAMIEN | Cellar Hand
GWYN | Head Winemaker
The clown in chief of this crew is normally tasting things and trying to give the team a hand – even when it is more of a hinderance than a help. If you can’t find her in the winery, she is probably staring blankly at her computer screen trying to get all of the paperwork updated.
It’s his first vintage but you would never guess it. Always the first to arrive, he is exceptionally good at making the morning coffee and getting all of the barrels fixed up – such soul destroying work at times that I wonder if he is slowing going crazy.
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Orange Vineyard
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Vines looking lush & fruit laden wrattonbully vineyard
Pumping over HV Shiraz PTW Winery
HUNTER valley Vineyard
Getting close! orange Vineyard
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Hunter Shiraz grapes PTW WINERY
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Keeping tabs on our Orange Shiraz ORANGE VINEYARD Spence taking in the scenery hunter valley vineyard
Semillon - Destined for our 'Alluvius' PEPPER TREE WINERY
De-stemmer remnants PEPPER TREE WINERY
Dan cleaning grape bins PTW winery
Another load ready to go to the press! Verdelho grape bins pepper tree winery
Early morning harvesting: V21 4th Feb hunter valley vineyard
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All New Picnic Offering We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a picnic offering to members and guests in our Cellar Door. Enjoy a Pepper Tree wine with a unique atmosphere to complement your experience. Bookings are made online via our website.
LUNCH PICNIC
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GR AZING PICNIC
Bookings essential: Please visit our website bookings page: peppertreewines.com.au/experiences
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Keeping it social...join us 2021 Inaugural Q4 Dinner To our Q4 members, you are invited to join us at the award winning Aria Restaurant in the heart of Sydney. This night includes a VIP experience with celebrity chef and owner Matt Moran, including question & answers throughout the night and photos.
The evening will commence with sparkling wine and canapés, followed by an astonishing 7 course degustation designed by Head Chef Joel and Sommelier Alex, paired with some of Pepper Tree's finest wines.
Venue Aria Restaurant — 1 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW Date Friday 14TH May Start 7.00 pm - 11.00 pm Dress Smart Casual
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$350.00 SEATS LIMITED, BOOK NOW!
Seats are limited (at both events), book now to avoid disappointment. Please note, cancellations made within 14 days of the function are non-refundable.
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at an upcoming club event! 2021 Annual Reds Release Revel in our new red releases at the Sergeants Mess at Chowder Bay as we unearth a stunning selection of wines to please your palate. Enjoy canapés and a four course meal matched to a selection of premium Pepper Tree wines.
Then dance the night away to 'The Baker Boys', our five piece band, whilst soaking up the ambience and character of 'The Atrium' by night. Be quick to purchase as this will sell out fast!
Venue Sergeants Mess — Building 20, Chowder Bay Road Chowder Bay, Sydney NSW Date Friday 30TH July Start 7.00 pm - 11.00 pm Dress Smart Casual
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$260.00 SEATS LIMITED, BOOK NOW!
To book your place at any of these events, contact the Pepper Tree Wine Club Email ptwclub@peppertreewines.com.au Phone 1800 655 965
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The Limestone
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Discover Pepper Tree Wines and our wide range of Cabernet Sauvignon. Grown on our perfectly situated vineyards in Coonawarra & Wrattonbully, the Limestone Coast of South Australia. Visit us in our Private Tasting Room 'The Vault', where you will unlock and taste wines from our award winning Limestone Coast collection, seeing wine from different vintages, different location all with a story to tell. Bookings are made online via our website.
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