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The DiGiorgio Coonawarra vineyard, planted on the famous 'terra rossa' strip of soil surrounding the family winery, forms part of what was the original site of the Coonawarra Fruit Growing Colony, established by John Riddoch in 1890. Now more than 115 years old, a few knarled old shiraz vines still exist from the original colony's plantings, making a dramatic statement about the key location of the DiGiorgio Family winery and vineyards.The Digiorgio Family believes passionately that you can not make great wine from ordinary grapes and that lower yields and maximisation of fruit expression the secret to quality wine production.
Flavours of strawberry and cream, balanced with a lively citrus overlayed with yeast flavours lengthing the palate.The structure is round and soft with a crisp, clean finish.
Soft and creamy flavours reminiscent of plum jam and boiled fruit cake with raspberry and currant characters.The structure is rich and full with a long finish.
A complex layered palate, showing white peach and nectarine flavours, beautifully balanced with textured oak.The creamy mid palate evolves into a long and flinty mineral finish.
Lifted blackcurrant, raspberry and black olives, with soft, fine tannins and ample sweet fruit flavours. A persistent finish with toasty, spicy oak spilling onto the palate.
Deliciously ripe raspberry, mulberry and liquorice flavours mingle with nuances of black pepper, chocolate and spice, finishing with vibrant black fruit, smooth velvety tannins and toasty vanilla oak.
A rounded and soft structure with blackberry, raspberry, chocolate and cassis fruit flavours. The palate is long and full with spice, toasty sweet vanillin oak and smooth velvety tannins. Full bodied but beautifully balanced this wine can be enjoyed now but has enormous cellaring potential.
Rich apple, preserved pear and lemon brioche flavours balanced with crisp acidity and a fine mouth filling mousse that finishes with toasty yeast notes.
Syrupy wild strawberries and rich red fruit are layered with black pepper and subtle oak. There are complex tannins that linger and coat the mouth with a long finish.
Subtle spicy oak flavours combine with red berry characters and chocolate finishing with mouth coating velvety tannins.
Intense dried peaches and cumquat gives way to a crisp acidity. Complex and alluring, with a generous mouth filling finish.
Attractive nectarine, white peach and fresh lemon zestLively and fresh with stone fruit, rock melon and lime peel characters balanced with crisp acidity and a lifted finish.
Full bodied dry red
Deep red with purple hues
Rich plum, blackberry and spice overlaid with vanillin oak,
Layered blackberry, raspberry and mulberry with chocolate, spice and silky tannins and a wonderfully textured finish
Blueberry, blackcurrant and peppermint flavours mixed with lovely spicy oak. A complex and softly textured wine.
A fresh, floral aroma showing tropical fruit and lemon zest from the Sauvignon Blanc with hints of stone fruit from the Semillon and Chardonnay. Fresh and fruity, with a zesty, cleansing finish
Ripe plum and blueberry fruit characters dominate the palate with savoury tannins and supple oak leading to a dry finish
A crisp palate of apple, cherries and pomegranate give a fresh, savoury finish.
Peter Douglas, DiGiorgio Family Wines winemaker Peter, often referred to as 'Coonawarra's master of Cabernet', has tremendous experience in the district, having been chief winemaker at Wynns Coonawarra Estate for 14 years.
Peter has also traveled extensively, making wine in France, Italy, Tunisia and the Americas as well as consulting to many clients in the Limestone Coast. Peter is passionate about the Limestone Coast and Coonawarra, and their place amongst the great wine regions of the world.
"I can think of other winemaking regions around the world where it would also be nice to reside, but Coonawarra is the best place to be if you want to make great wines every vintage", Peter Douglas.
Assisting Peter in the winery is Bryan Tonkin. Bryan has many years experience in varied winemaking roles on the Limestone Coast and beyond, and along with an experienced team of cellar hands, carries out the important tasks associated with running a modern winery and ensures that ultimate quality is maintained throughout the winemaking process.
Regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) to regulate the irrigation to minimal levels, there by achieving more intense varietal expression and concentration of fruit flavour. Both electric and machine driven irrigation systems are backed up by each other to provide accurate irrigation scheduling.
Inter-row planting of fine grasses to create a balanced environment with a view to increase weed competition and reduce vine vigour, hence achieving again, greater fruit intensity.
Minimal use of herbicides, pesticides and general agri-chemicals, however, recognising that quality must not be compromised by the invasion of pests or diseases.
Canopy management practices including trimming to maximize air flow and reduce the incidence of disease before chemical useage
The investment of frost protection both overhead sprinklers and frost fans exhibits the commitment to sustained ripening of the fruit through to vintage.
The vineyards are audited annually to maintain the Quality Assured Grape Grower status is maintained.
The DiGiorgio family is proud that it has been able to almost totally control the development and management of their vineyards with the resources of the family business. The family's vineyard holdings are divided between Lucindale and Coonawarra.
The DiGiorgio Coonawarra vineyard, planted on the famous 'terra rossa' strip of soil surrounding the family winery, forms part of what was the original site of the Coonawarra Fruit Growing Colony, established by John Riddoch in 1890. Now more than 115 years old, a few knarled old shiraz vines still exist from the original colony's plantings, making a dramatic statement about the key location of the DiGiorgio Family winery and vineyards.The DiGiorgio Family believes passionately that you can not make great wine from ordinary grapes and that lower yields and maximisation of fruit expression are the secret to quality wine production.
ABN: 69 167 820 304
LC: 5770324
