Sally's Paddock

New York Comment

Tara — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:00:07 +0000

Interesting comment from New York friend Andy Birsh, famous Restaurant reviewer.

“Neill, Great to hear from you. Wish I could begin to understand the US wine market and help in any way. Was on the West Coast last week and visited the branch office in Silicon Valley of the culinary school in New York I’m affiliated with. Intensive sommelier training going on there. But why the hell they place such importance on Italian wine mystifies me.”

Harvest 2012

Scott — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:47:43 +0000

Picking ‘Sally’s Paddock’ grapes on a beautiful day.

Cabernet Franc is ready…

Cabernet Sauvignon crushed and ready for fermentation

Local cooper Jamie Toner

Scott — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:50:08 +0000

Jamie Toner of Grampian Coopers shaving some of our Puncheons. Jamie uses hand tools for better control of oak and blemish removal.

Halfway through the shaving process, you can see the built up tartrates on the left, nice fresh oak on the right.

A fire is used to heat the oak. This enhance the release of oak flavours, add a medium toast characteristic and help reseal the staves.

Knock the heads back in and fill them up with some lovely 2012 Sally’s Hill Merlot.

Sally’s Hill Pinot Noir

Scott — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:53:35 +0000

Sally’s Hill Pinot Noir into the press after fermentation.

Looking good.

2011 Vintage notes

Scott — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:05:45 +0000

Coming soon…..

Vintage 2012

Scott — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:46:19 +0000

Fermentation tanks clean and ready for vintage 2012.

Pyrenees Escapade Sunday 30th October 2011

Scott — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:12:03 +0000

With only three weeks until the Pyrenees Escapade, everyone needs to be quick and book their tickets! It is a great day out for families with activities for the kids and wine and food tasting for parents. For a small sample of what to expect check out the video.

Special Dozen Prize

Scott — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:10:54 +0000

To celebrate Redbank Winery’s participation in the Federation Square Showcase tomorrow Wednesday 5th October and Thursday 6th October between 4.30 and 8.30pm - Mailing List Customers who identify themselves at the Sally’s Paddock stand go into the draw to win a special dozen of Sally’s Paddock and Sally’s Hill wines from 1998 to 2009.

Bud Burst Bud Burst

Scott — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:09:34 +0000

The Pinot Noir are just starting budburst right on time. Nice warm weather now so the other varieties should follow soon.

New Tapas Menu at the The Flying Pig Deli

Scott — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:08:00 +0000

We have moved to a Tapas style menu at the Flying Pig Deli for a quicker and more convenient cellar door experience, so call in at the winery and enjoy with a glass of wine. You can select a few dishes for a group and share, we have also moved to a shared table inside, which is more fun.