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RECOGNITION FOR ADINA WINES

Trophy Win for the Adina 2008 Estate Semillon

At the recent Hunter Boutique Wine Show we were thrilled when our 2008 semillon won the top gold and trophy in Class 5 (current vintage Semillon). In a field of 27 Hunter Semillons submitted for judging it was assessed as the stand-out wine. Given the tricky harvest conditions of 2008, this was an excellent result. All in all the vineyard team under Glen Ryan and winemaker Matt Burton did a super job. While this wine has been bottled and labelled, we expect to release it for public sale in about 18 months.

Other Recent Show Results

At the same show Adina wines won 8 medals in other classes in addition to the 2008 semillon class. Prize winners included some of our icon wines (Clare Terese Chardonnay, Thomas Charles Shiraz and The Cabernets) as well as the cellar door favourites Pinot Grigio and our Chardonnay/Pinot Noir sparkling.

Also at the recent 2008 Hunter Valley Wine Show two of our premium wines were awarded gold medals. The 2005 Thomas Charles Reserve Shiraz won a gold in Class 25 (2006 and older Shiraz) and our 2007 Clare Terese Chardonnay won a gold in Class 12 (2007 Chardonnay). We were very happy that these carefully nurtured wines received this recognition, and congratulate the winemakers - Matt Burton and Daniel Binet.

The 2009 Grape Harvest Outlook

While it is still early days, the vines are developing beautifully. There is still a lot of underground moisture from all the rain over the past year, and growth has been vigorous. We have our fingers crossed for what we hope will be a great vintage for 2009. The combination of good rainfall and the warming temperature has ensured that the vineyard and estate are looking very green and lush.

Olive Grove News

Just as with grapes, we had a difficult 2008 season with the olives. Because of rain and other issues, the olive oil yield was down significantly, and some table fruit was left on the trees because quality was not up to our standards. We took advantage of that to do a "spring clean" of the grove that included a serious pruning of the trees, much fertigation, increased nutrient spraying, mulching, improved irrigation and so on.
As we come into summer the result is starting to show. The trees are looking very healthy, and we have hope for a good season in 2009 and an even better one in 2010.

NEW RELEASES

The first wines from the 2008 harvest are now being released. Here are some of the new releases available for tasting in the cellar door:
. 2008 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
   "Lively, zesty, grassy, with a tropical fruit bouquet.."
. Adina Viva! Sparkling chardonnay / pinot noir
   "Sparkling pink, delicious fresh white, crisp bubbles."
. Adina Viva! Sparkling shiraz
   "Smooth bubbly reds of intense flavour, lovely mousse.."
. 2008 Pinot Grigio
   " Yum.this continues to be our best selling white wine, perfect for a summer lunch"
. 2008 Verdelho
   "Lovely soft fruit flavours, not too sweet, perfect with spicy dishes."
. 2008 Ruby Alice Rose
   "The best rose we have ever made.great raspberry fruit..a delicious wine."
. Cuvee Speciale Chardonnay
   "Bursts on the palate with peach, melon and pineapple flavours.