

Dear Friend of Taylors,
Welcome to the Autumn edition of our news from the valley. Vintage 2011 is almost over with only a small amount of fruit from the Adelaide Hills still to come into the winery. We began harvesting in early March with a small parcel of Chardonnay from one of our growers. By the end of March we had picked all of the Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Semillon, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris from our estate as well as some Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris from the Adelaide Hills and some Shiraz from McLaren Vale. The Shiraz and Merlot growing on the estate was picked in early April. Vintage is always a busy and exciting time of year for everyone at the winery with Helen McCarthy, our senior winemaker and Colin Hinze, our viticulturist out in the field over the course of vintage ensuring the quality of the fruit we receive is top notch and the flavour profiles right in the optimum zone. To date, the white wines that have completed fermentation are looking great, whilst the red fruit coming in shows great promise too, although quantities will be down as less fruit was picked due to adverse weather conditions. Cabernet Sauvignon is always the last variety we pick and the grapes are enjoying ideal ripening conditions in the lead up to their harvest. Given the long ripening period, Cabernet Sauvignon may indeed turn out to be the pick of vintage 2011. From everyone at Taylors Wines we hope you have a safe and happy Easter break! Mitchell Taylor

Win the Sports Holiday of a Lifetime! Look out for our new promotion in stores for your chance to win a $25,000 Sporting Holiday Cash Card!		Taylors Shiraz 2009 Wins at Sydney! A Blue-Gold for Taylors Estate Shiraz.
Imagine yourself serving up a storm at Flushing Meadows, watching your team score a stoppage-time goal in the FA Cup or, perhaps, watching the peloton turn into the Avenue des Champs-Élysées as the riders head for the finish line in the Tour de France. Whatever your 'dream sports holiday' our new promotion could take you there! All you have to do is purchase 2 specially marked bottles of Taylors Estate or Promised Land for your chance to win a $25,000 Sporting holiday Cash Card! / Enter here		Our Taylors Estate 2009 Shiraz has picked up a Blue Gold Medal at the 2011 Sydney International Wine Competition, the only major international wine competition to judge wine where it is most often enjoyed – with food! With 2,000 entries of wines from all over the world and a judging panel consisting of six Masters of Wine - only the best of the best are recognised. Our congratulations and thanks go out to the whole Taylors team! / View tasting note
NEW and Exciting Wines Discover Promised Land Pinot Grigio and Moscato.		Eighty Acres Chardonnay Wins in France Gold for Eighty Acres Chardonnay at the 18th Annual Chardonnay du Monde.
We've released two exciting whites which are just perfect for sharing with friends! The Promised Land Moscato is a new lightly sparkling wine and has fresh fruit flavours of grapes, mango and tropical fruits with a soft and slightly spritzy finish. While the Promised Land Pinot Grigio is a refreshing, lighter-bodied style with crisp flavours of green apple and a hint of freshly squeezed lemon. Whether you're relaxing at home, enjoying a BBQ or sharing a meal with friends, these wines are perfect for any occasion. / View Promised Land Moscato tasting note / View Promised Land Pinot Grigio tasting note		Chardonnay du Monde recognises the best chardonnay from around the world. It was held from 9th to 12th March 2011 at Château des Ravatys, the wine estate of the Pasteur Institute, at Saint Lager, in the Burgundy wine region of France. Close to 1000 wines from 38 countries were tasted and after 4 days of judging, only 53 Gold medals were awarded. Taylors Eighty Acres Clare Valley Chardonnay 2010 triumphed over many rivals from across the globe, and was the only Australian Wine to be awarded a Gold medal, even beating wines with a recommended retail price of well over $130!
Red, White, Rosé...and Green! Taylors wins at the Banksia and NAB Agribusiness Awards.		Quick and Easy Salmon and Potato Salad Perfect with a glass of Taylors Pinot Gris!
Taylors has been recognised with two prestigious environmental awards – firstly at the 2010 Banksia Environmental Awards winning the “Leading in Sustainability Award” for small to medium enterprise, followed by the NAB Agribusiness Award for “Environmental and Energy Management”. For us, it's proof that we are making good progress with our environmental initiatives. / Find out more		Delicious Salmon and Potato Salad is a simple, tasty dish that's full of flavour. Best consumed with a glass of your favourite Taylors wine. Try it with a chilled glass of Taylors Pinot Gris for a perfect pairing - it's heavenly! / See recipe
Australia's First Families of Wine Taylors Wines celebrates the 1st Anniversary of this home-grown collective.
As some of you already know, Australia's First Families of Wine (AFFW) is a collective of twelve of Australia's foremost multi-generational, quality-focused winemaking families, all intent on showcasing the best of Australian wine to the world. The AFFW anniversary was celebrated in true style with two events held on the 89th floor of Eureka, with stunning views overlooking Melbourne. Author Graeme Lofts, a wine enthusiast, was so inspired by the AFFW story that he's written a book reflecting on each of the twelve families, their history, stories, heritage and contribution to the Australian wine landscape. / Learn more about the AFFW book here

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