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Gemtree Vineyards
McLaren Vale, South Australia / gemtreevineyards.com.au

Gemtree Vineyards is owned and run by third generation grape-growers, the Buttery Family. The family is dedicated to producing interesting and appealing wines of the highest quality from their McLaren Vale vineyards. They are also passionate about sound environmental practices, sustainable agriculture and innovation. All of their wines are made from organic grapes grown bio-dynamically on their estate. A portion of the proceeds from their sales go toward redeveloping wetland habitats.

Wine	Description	Trade
"Tadpole White" Chardonnay/Viognier, 2007 McLaren Vale	This little beauty was co-fermented with 10% Viognier. The result is a richer front to mid palate with a hint of tropical fruit. Color: Pale straw. Nose: Peaches, apricots, pear and ruby grapefruit. Palate: The front palate is a luscious mouth feel of pears and citrus characters. Lychee and pear flavors dominate the mid palate and the lingering fruit sweetness combined with zesty acidity ensure this will be a cracker aperitif for summer. 88 WS	Download Label Download Shelf Talker Download Tech Sheet
"Tadpole Red" Shiraz, 2007 McLaren Vale	Deliciously juicy front palate that exhibits ripe berries, spice and amazing length. The palate just lingers beautifully leaving a sensation to empty the glass and drink the bottle! Wonderful balance for a youthful wine, showcasing creativity at it's best. 90 WS	Download Label Download Shelf Talker Download Tech Sheet
"Citrine" Chardonnay, 2007 McLaren Vale	The color is pale straw. On the nose is pear, limes and honeydew. The front palate is a luscious mouth feel of zesty limes and citrus characters. Savory/biscuity mouthfeel from new French oak is evident in the mid to back palate yet the emphasis of this wine is in the lingering fruit power. 88 W&S / 87 RP	Download Label Download Tech Sheet
"Bloodstone" Shiraz/Viognier, 2008 McLaren Vale	The color is deep red, purple/black hues. On the nose there is violets, plums, raspberry conserve with hints of red spices, almonds (oak) and cinnamon. Just like a great dive the entry is amazing. The palate is rich and plush with a range of flavors, mulberries, boysenberries and chocolate. The wine exhibits layers of concentration yet remains focused by the balanced acidity and soft tannins - very harmonious.	Download Label
"Tatty Road" Bordeaux Blend, 2007 McLaren Vale	Color: Purple/black. Nose: Blueberries, mulberries, mocha, cassis, pencil shavings from the oak, milk chocolate and tea leaves. A complex and powerful web of flavor. The front palate is all fruit - mulberries and dark currants with hints of cassis and chocolate. The mid-palate begins to evolve with the combination of fruit, tannin and acid melding to deliver a powerful yet balanced wine with silky tannins. The 2007 Tatty Road commands time in your cellar to allow this wine to integrate (Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Petit Verdot 30%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Merlot 10%). 89 WS	Download Label Download Tech Sheet