PLATINA

Premium barrel matured wines, with cellaring potential.

After a lengthy voyage, Mr David Pettavel arrived in Australia aboard the ship Platina. After docking in Port Philip harbour in 1842 Mr Pettavel travelled directly to the hills of Geelong to plant the regions first vineyard.

2006 PLATINA VIOGNIER

Alcohol: 13.5%, Closure: Screw Cap
The long cool ripening season of 2005 produced richly flavoured Viognier grapes while retaining elegant floral varietal aromas. The hand harvested grapes were gently pressed to extract only the free run juice, which was transferred directly to four year old French oak barrels for fermentation followed by natural malo-lactic fermentation over winter. Elegant perfumed aromas with overtones of ripe tropical fruit reflect the flavours of the rich and complex palate, which lingers with vibrant fruit, subtle oak and a firm acid finish. Drink now with rich white meat dishes, or cellar for up to five years.

2005 PLATINA CHARDONNAY

Alcohol: 13.5%, Closure: Screw Cap
Our steep close planted hillside vineyard produces low yields of richly flavoured grapes and the close proximity to gravel heavy soils influences early ripening with high levels of natural acid. The hand harvested grapes were de-stemmed without crushing then lightly pressed directly to new and one year old French oak barrels where they underwent natural alcoholic and malo-lactic fermentation. Following the completion of malo-lactic fermentation in spring, the wine was matured in oak, on yeast lees for a further eight months enhancing complexity and texture. Rich, complex and round, the Platina Chardonnay displays ripe tropical fruits and floral citrus characters finishing with vibrant fruit and elegant lingering toasted oak characters. Drink now or cellar for 2-5 years.

2005 PLATINA PINOT NOIR

Alcohol: 13.5%, Closure: Screw Cap

Pinot Noir grapes picked flavour ripe from our Strathmore vineyard were hand plunged in open fermenters to achieve balanced extraction and maximum fruit intensity. After pressing, the wine was racked to new and second fill French oak barrels and hogsheads for 14 months maturation. Fresh plum and cherry flavours are enhanced with hints of earthy straw and fine grain integrated oak. A round and full bodied style of Pinot Noir, this wine demonstrates the ability of the variety when it is able to fully ripen, with rich ripe fruit characters providing intensity and complexity. Enjoy now or cellar for up to five years for further reward.

2004 PLATINA MERLOT PETIT VERDOT

Alcohol: 13.5%, Closure: Natural cork
Blend: 65% Merlot 35% Petit Verdot
Grapes from our close-planted hillside vineyard were hand picked and sorted prior to crushing and fermentation in 3 tonne open fermenters. Hand plunged throughout fermentation to ensure balanced extraction, the wine was pressed to new and second fill Russian oak barrels where it matured for 14 months before blending and bottling. Rich red berry fruits with lifted perfumed aromatics compliment the soft round palate and silky tannins of this unique blend. The mid weight palate bursting with red fruits will continue to develop in the bottle with lingering spicy oak characters further integrating with time. Enjoy now or cellar for 2-4 years.

2004 PLATINA CABERNET SAUVIGNON CABERNET FRANC

Alcohol: 13.0%, Closure: Natural Cork
Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 50% Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc both produce consistently low yields, and ripen slowly in the cool dry climate of Sutherlands Creek, capturing varietal and regional characters. Minimal handling in the winery enables our wines to express this regional identity. Harvested at full ripeness this wine displays bouquet and flavours of blackcurrant and rich red berry fruit. The intense palate expresses the complex ripe fruit flavours of both varieties enhanced by 18 months maturation in French oak barriques. Drink now or cellar for 2-5 years.