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.
