Winebow Producer Book

South Australia , Australia

Winery Overview 2Up Shiraz is the latest creation of Kevin and Helen O’Brien, proprietors of the well known Kangarilla Road winery. Handcrafted from a blend of grapes specifically selected by Kevin, from highly prized local vineyards, the skilled craftsmanship in both the vineyard and the winery results in a complex, delicious, high quality Shiraz. Location of Vineyard 2Up is handcrafted using a blend of Shiraz grapes exclusively from highly prized vineyards in the McLaren Vale where thin soil, limited water and warm summers produce small berries with intense fruit flavor creating wines that are dark violet in color with excellent depth and complexity. Winemaking Philosophy Kevin has been making wine for more than 20 years and has earned a reputation for crafting well balanced wines, rich in intensity that consistently earn critical acclaim.

Victoria , Australia

Winery Overview The Campbell family’s production of dessert and fortified wines dates back to the 1870s. Direct descendants of gold mining pioneers, the fourth generation Campbell family owns and tends the vineyards at Rutherglen. Brothers Malcolm and Colin Campbell, have inherited the perfect tradition of making, blending and maturing these special styles. The Campbell’s work closely with Winery Operations Manager, Tim Gniel, who also has a keen interest in making fortified wines. Location of Vineyard Campbells winery is located in Rutherglen, a historical, picturesque town, approximately 93 miles northeast of Melbourne. The vineyard is blessed with a unique climate that is mellow and predictable, which offers plentiful sunshine. In winter and spring, soaking rains provide excellent moisture reserves. In summer months, Rutherglen experiences warm, sunny days and very cool, clear nights. The extended mild, dry autumn allows the grapes to achieve slow, even ripening and abundant fruit flavors. Winemaking Philosophy Topaque is one of Rutherglen’s best kept secrets — sweet, luscious, complex and elegant. Each season the grapes are left on the vines to ripen fully until raisined and laden with natural sugar. The resulting wine is blended with previous vintages using a modified Solera method to produce a consistent house style. The final blend contains portions of wine from vintages more than 30 years old. Pioneering winemakers discovered that Muscat thrives in Rutherglen’s long, dry growing season. Each season the grapes are picked after prolonged ripening to ensure maximum sugar levels and raisin character. The wine is then blended with previous vintages, some more than 30 years old, in the Soleras to maintain a consistent house style.