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Our story At Gemtree we have been gifted the opportunity to work a unique patch of the earth in South Australia’s McLaren Vale. By respecting and nurturing this land we harvest high quality, flavourful grapes each and every vintage from vineyards farmed with care. At Gemtree we revel in both creative innovation and the hands off, simple approach of winemaking. Each and every bottle of Gemtree wine is a reflection of our individual estate, how and where our fruit is grown. The spirited husband and wife team of Melissa and Mike Brown are the custodians and proprietors of Gemtree. Living in one of Australia’s most celebrated natural regions has given them a mindfulness about the environment and the earth. Melissa is a qualified viticulturalist and a well-regarded expert in biodynamic and organic farming. Mike is Gemtree’s chief winemaker and managing director.

Our Vineyards AUSTRALIA McLaren Vale is easily accessible, located only 40 kilometres south of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. McLaren Vale’s history of viticulture and winemaking is almost as old as the state of South Australia itself. The first vines were planted here in 1838, just two years after settlement. Since then the region has grown into a community of likeminded individuals who grow grapes and make wine sustainably. McLAREN VALE Sustainable Australia Winegrowing (SAW) is a local industry initiative fostering and applying sustainable practices. Grape growers who are part of SAW account for more than 70 per cent of SOUTH McLaren Vale’s total grape crush. Not only is McLaren Vale home to AUSTRALIA some of the world’s oldest vines, you could also say the region is the centre of Australia’s sustainable grape growing. ADELAIDE McLAREN VALE

Sustainability + Biodynamics Biodynamic farming is not magic, nor is it a mystical belief that relies more upon hope than science. Biodynamics is simply a way of farming that enhances the soil and the environment around it through natural improvers rather than chemical sprays. Instead of spraying weeds we will recruit flocks of sheep And then there is the moon. Just as the moon causes the to eat them for us or use our dodge plough to pull them tides in the Gulf of St. Vincent, only a few short kilometres out. Instead of spraying synthetic fertilisers we fill cow to the west of us, it also affects the way our plants grow horns with fresh manure, bury them and dig them up and produce fruit. We plant, graft and harvest according months later when the manure has transformed into a to the phases of the moon. We do this because we will rich, concentrated fertiliser. Rather than hoping our always endeavour to do everything we can to enhance vineyards are not infected by a fungal outbreak, we spray the quality of our grapes. prepared natural ground quartz over our vines to strengthen the cell walls. This makes them fungus We are biodynamic farmers because we know it is better resistant while also enhancing the effects of natural for our soil, vineyards, employees and the flavour of our sunlight and promoting stronger growth. If a problem fruit. Biodynamics is not magic, but since we have occurs in the vineyard, we use a natural preparation spray changed the way we farm it has produced some magical to solve it, rather than a chemical. results.

C o u n t r y W i n e m a k i n g Australia Fermentation occurred naturally in open fermenters, pressing off skins once the fermentation was completed. 12 months R e g i o n maturation. No racking of the wines occurred in this time, so the wine has been aged on its lees, McLaren Vale allowing sulphur additions to be kept to a minimum and the true character of the wine to blossom. G r a p e v a r i e t i e s 12 months in 10% new and 90% 1-3 year old 100% Shiraz French oak barriques Te c h n i c a l a n a l y s i s Ta s t i n g n o t e ABV 15% vol Residual sugar <1 g/l Crimson red with black hues. Dark berries on Biodynamic wine the nose with hints of cedar, spice, concentrated blackberries and boysenberry with subtle oak notes. Berries galore on the palate! This Shiraz is U P C a soft, voluptuous mouth filling wine with silky tannins and lovely texture. 9326755000548 D r a g o n B l o o d S h i r a z v i n o v i a w i n e g r o u p . c o m

C o u n t r y W i n e m a k i n g Australia We selected some of the best Cabernet grapes from Gemtree’s friends and neighbours to make this wine. All parcels were fermented separately R e g i o n for 6-8 days and then after fermentation was completed on skins the wine was pressed off McLaren Vale into French oak barriques for 9 months barrel aging. No racking occurred in this time to increase the texture of the wine, which is evident G r a p e v a r i e t i e s in the mouthfeel. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 9 months in 2-6 year old French oak barriques. Te c h n i c a l a n a l y s i s Ta s t i n g n o t e ABV 14.5% vol Bright crimson color with a dark hue. Vibrant Residual sugar 2.6 g/l aromas, lifted, fruit driven with jubey fruits, Biodynamic wine strawberry and creamy blueberry and slightly herbaceous. This is an easy drinking wine displaying varietal purity. The palate is fruit U P C driven, generous, lively with soft balanced acid 9326755000661 and fine grain tannins that integrate with the fruit flavors. . D r a g o n B l o o d C a b e r n e t S a u v i g n o n v i n o v i a w i n e g r o u p . c o m

C o u n t r y W i n e m a k i n g Australia Fermentation occurs naturally in 5-8 tonne open fermenters and we press off skins once fermentation is complete. Ageing occurs in R e g i o n 100% French oak barrels ranging in size from puncheons (500L) to barriques (225L) for 12 McLaren Vale months. As with all Gemtree reds, minimal racking occurs during this time. The wine is aged on its lees, building mouthfeel and texture. G r a p e v a r i e t i e s 12 months in 20% new French oak, balance 1-4 100% Shiraz year old French oak. Te c h n i c a l a n a l y s i s Ta s t i n g n o t e ABV 14.4% vol Uncut Shiraz is generous, layered, bright and Residual sugar 0.6 g/l textural. The aromas are intense and complex of Certified organic and biodynamic blueberry, mulberry and spiced vanilla oak. Low preservative Uncut is a rich and pure shiraz, the lively fruit Vegan friendly flavors are polished and cocooned by natural oak flavors and balanced acidity, all hallmarks of our house Shiraz. U P C Code goes here U n c u t S h i r a z v i n o v i a w i n e g r o u p . c o m

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