KK's Choice Botobolar Organic Shiraz 2005

This fine drop is made by passionate organic grape-growers Kevin & Tina Karstom. Their gorgeous vineyard has been organic and certified since the early 70's and produces some exciting and fresh wines including the 2005 KK's Choice Botobolar Shiraz.

Located 10 minutes north-east of Mudgee, Gil Wahlquist established Botobolar in 1971 using organic practices and it is Australia's oldest organic vineyard. It was taken over by Kevin Karstom in 1994 who has continued and further enhanced the organic credentials & reputation of the label with his wife Trina. The vineyard produces some of the best grapes in the region and any excess are snapped up by some of the major wine companies. The 2003 vintage was still in the midst of the drought, so the yields were low, but the quality was high.

Colour: Deep rose red
Nose: Very floral, violets & musk
Palate: Big juicy ripe fruit flavours. Even tannin balance and great mouth feel suitable for drinking young with big up front fruit. Light fresh cherry finish. Enjoy this summer with barbequed eye fillet steak.

RRP - $23.00

Andrew

Krinkelwood Semillon

Krinkelwood is a certified in-conversion (essentially on it's way to becoming certified organic) biodynamic in the Broke Fordwich sub-region of the Hunter Valley. Biodynamics considers the farm in its entirety as a living system, the soil is seen as an organism in its own right. Therefore the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides is prohibited. Instead Krinklewood uses a series of special preparations to enhance the life of the soil, which are applied at appropriate times in keeping with the rhythms of nature.

Biodynamic viticulture is the most natural agricultural ‘farming’ philosophy. The effect on the wine that you are drinking is that it is the most pure replication of the individuality of the vineyard.

Seeing that Krinkelwood is in-conversion it is not allowed to be recognised for any medals. However, don't think that this means the wine is not a pure and pristine Hunter Valley superstar.

CHARACTERISTICS

A pale green wine with a fragrant floral bouquet of citrus & pineapple entwined with a hint of passionfruit. The palate is crisp and lively with a long clean citrus finish enhanced by the balanced acids and intensity of fruit characteristics.

RRP - $18.00

Think green.

Andrew

Mountain Goat Organic India Pale Ale

Mountain Goat Organic India Pale Ale (330ml), was first produced in 2002, in Melbourne, and comes with an Australian Certified Organic certification. This fine brew was made long before organic beer became sexy or even fashionable.

Mountain Goat Organic India Pale Ale has a floral and hop's aroma, has a cloudy look and a very fine after taste.

Mountain Goat Organic India Pale Ale employees get a bonus in their pay if they ride to work, 100% of the packaging is made from recycles materials, the company offices run of solar power & all water used comes from the SKY - not in brewing process.

It's easy being green.

Andrew

Battle Of Bosworth Shiraz- Mclaren Vale SA

For a lot of wine makers, and wine drinkers alike, the attraction of not using herbicides, pesticides and fungicides is as much about the environment, as it is about taste & care for your body.

Battle Of Bosworth Shiraz

The concept is simple - take away the nasty chemicals thereby allowing the grapes to better take on the flavour of the soil, the local and natural climate and as importantly the season.

Check Battle Of Bosworth Shiraz for yourself, it's and organic beauty with vibrant, soft, red fruit, lively, spicy, earthy and it's a Mclaren Vale. Great drop.

RRP - $24.00

Andrew