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CLARE VALLEY, SOUTH AUSTRALIAThe CrushGREG COOLEY WINES NEWSISSUE 6: OCTOBER 2012Hi from <strong>Greg</strong> <strong>Cooley</strong> <strong>Wines</strong> and welcome back Spring! The wonderful Clare Valley has again come alive, a luscious green speckled with colourful wildflowersand canola in bloom, while the vines are in early stages of bud-burst, full of potential for the coming vintage. We’ve sprung into Spring with the launch of ournew vintage wines including amongst others the much awaited for Reserve Shiraz and the return of the ever popular Classic Dry White. At Cellar Door we’vehosted some fantastic events, welcomed on board a new Cellar Door Manager and embarked on an exciting new business venture. On the homefront Max hasseen his first Clare sunshine and started labelling (not well admittedly) and Mickey has hit the bigtime making the next edition of the Wine Dogs book.It’s been a big year for Kell and I but it’s not over yet and we’re looking forward to the Clare Valley Wine Show, Brisbane Wine lunches and more grand timesat Cellar Door. For the full update on what’s been happening grab yourself a glass of one of our wines, settle back and read on. Cheers, <strong>Greg</strong> and KelliOH MICKEY YOU'RE SO FINE!Our Cellar Door Greyhound Mickey has just reached legendarystatus in the canine wine world by starring in the new WINE DOGSAUSTRALIA 3 book and some might say he’s feeling the pressure!Cellar Door Manager Lisa Roberts gives us the inside dirt.© Craig McGill, Wine Dogs 2012Lisa: “So Mickey, how was the photoshoot?” As a Greyhound I’m naturallyused to jumping out of a small box,but this idiot photographer sent mein from the front and then made meturn around inside! I can see whyFronte that cat at SevenHill Cellarsscratched him up. Look what he didto my face!Lisa: “What’s it like having Maxaround now?” Look I love the littletyke and I like to stay close. Love theplay rugs, sheepskin and all the newtoys, but jeez he can clear the roomwith those pop-offs! For a while t<strong>here</strong>baby Max was getting all theattention but hey it’s not like he’s gota huggies ad on the go or anything isit! Who’s in the book??Lisa: “So what’s next for Mickey?”<strong>Greg</strong>’s just launched my new vintagewine the Five Year Olds & Dogs Roseand obviously this book will cause aspike in cellar door sales. Visitationsare up and let’s just say it’s not thebaby they’re coming in to see.WINE DOGS AUSTRALIA 3 – RRP$34.95. Features 150 wineries, 230dogs including one greyhound and apig! A great Christmas gift for loversof wine and dogs. Available at CellarDoor or winedogs.com“Good wine, good friends, grand times”Our Finest 2012 Release!Max <strong>Cooley</strong>Born vintage 20129 months in the making…happy, smiley, full of life.Gorgeous now, with great ageing potential.IN CELLAR DOOR NOW!Thank-you to everyone for your messages of support andbeautiful gifts. We are truly blessed. Max ventured out tohis first wine lunches back in June at the ripe old age of3 months and his since been to a Charles Melton winelunch in the Barossa, the Clare Valley Winemakers AGMand is regularly found in either <strong>Greg</strong> or Lisa’s arms behindthe bar doing tastings.
NEW RELEASE WINES2012“Valerie Beh”RIESLING2012 was no doubt a grand vintagebut for Riesling it’s the best since2002. We picked the fruit from highup in Watervale (the best sub-regionof Clare) using handpicked grapesand only free run juice in the cut.Wow what a result. A sweet smellingbouquet, limey palate full of fruit,with a refreshing and textural finish.A great drink now wine, but willbring wonderful rewards if you liketo cellar. Will age beautifully.2010“Bennett & Byrne”RESERVE SHIRAZWell everyone loved the Monica,Macca and Moo 2010 Shiraz somuch so it was an early sellout! But<strong>here</strong>’s your chance to try it’s bigbrother, one of our flagship wines.Worth every cent this wine is limitedin production, hand plunged usingsingle vineyard fruit from thewonderful St Clare Vineyard inLeasingham and is complimentedbeautifully with careful use of someof the finest French oak. Anothergreat wine with wonderful long termcellaring potential.ROSESassy pale pink, aunique blend ofSangiovese, Pinot Noirand Cabernet Franc.8 gms of sugar, dry witha hint of sweetness.CLASSIC DRY WHITELove this blend ofSemillon, SauvignonBlanc, Chardonnay &Viogner. Perfect withseafood or lazy Sundaylunches.MERLOT CABERNETFRANCOur own Bordeauxblend & a worthysuccessor to the 2009.PINOT NOIRA rare wine from Clare– earthy & spicy,. SomeFrench cheese please.SANGIOVESEBack by populardemand. Spicy, darkcherries – our little tasteof Tuscany.CABERNET MERLOTAnother worthysuccessor following onfrom our Gold Medal2009 blend.One for the Cellar.
“Good wine, good friends,grand times @ Cellar Door”EVENTSWRAP UPGourmet Weekend2012What a fabulous Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend!Two sell out De Vito dinner and shows, great foodfrom our visiting chefs from dell ‘Ugo RistoranteItaliano in Brisbane, some 1000 visitors throughover the two days and the full house sign up mostof the weekend. <strong>Greg</strong> <strong>Cooley</strong> <strong>Wines</strong> (GCW) wasdefinitely the hot spot to be and of course we’llraise the bar in 2013. Thanks to everyone whojoined us this year – from the back of Bourke andRoxby Downs, from One Tree Hill, Whyalla, PortAugusta, Port Pirie, Jamestown, Brisbane, Sydney,Melbourne, of course our incredible locals andthose of you from Adelaide who have been diligentsupporters since we opened.The Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend festival as ofnext year is in it’s 29th year and features food, wine& music in the beauty of an authentic, relaxed winecountry setting. Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend2013 will be held during the 3rd weekend in May somark your calendar now!Live Music overLong WeekendsAt GCW it’s been non-stop entertainment over thelong weekends and public holidays <strong>here</strong> in Clare.We’re proudly the first venue to hold regular livemusic and it seems that now others are followingsuit which is good for the region. So keep in mindwe’re open every long weekend with both musicand Gourmet Platters and even during winter we’vegot the fire-pits to keep you warm. It’s the perfectgetaway to relax, unwind and enjoy a glass of wineand kids of course are most welcome. LIVE MUSIC& PLATTERS: Australia Day, Anzac Day, Easter,June long weekend, October long weekend &Boxing Day.Special EventsHere at GCW we have attached to Cellar Door alarge entertainment venue, with commercial kitchenfacilities and regularly hold concerts and dinnersfeaturing a good balance of local and visitingartists. We’ve held Country music nights, Operanights, Comedy shows, Weddings, Parties andprivate tastings. From tenors in the vines to the AFLand Boxing Day Cricket we’ve got it covered. Thevenue is available for hire for corporate conferencesand associated functions or private lunches withthe winemaker for groups of 10 – 12 on theverandah.Two Tenors for a Twenty – January, 2012Flat out watching the Tour – from thedriveway!Paul MacLeod & Andy Czora jammingover EasterGuest Chefs over Gourmet Weekend 2012Pat Attack in Cellar Door…hard work!Australia day and early eveningOne Tenor, a winemaker & heavilypregnant Kell!David de Vito at Gourmet WeekendGourmet Weekend 2012Current and next GCW fansCellar Door: Main North Road, Clare (500m south of the caravan park) Postal: PO Box 955 Clare Valley SA 5453Phone/Fax: 08 8843 4284 <strong>Greg</strong>: 0419 683 303 Kelli: 0421 055 799 Email: gregcooleywines@dodo.com.auwww.gregcooleywines.com.au
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