Pretty Sally Estate

http://www.prettysally.com/

Pretty Sally Vineyard, established in 1996, is family owned and operated. The vineyard is located 40 miles north of Melbourne in Central Victoria, Australia’s historical winemaking region and site of the 1860s gold rush. Pretty Sally (aka Mrs. Sally Smith) operated one of the more successful bars (brothels) in the hills there (now aptly named after her).

 

Bordering the famous Pretty Sally Hills, the estate consists of 110 acres planted to vines. Maritime breezes and moderate elevation (1100 feet) make this a temperate site with a long growing season, resulting in wines with elegance, great depth and European in style. Sustainable, earth-friendly farming is strictly implemented, with a relentless focus to manage a “clean” vineyard to yield pure wines.

 

The vineyards are farmed to less than 3 tons/acre to encourage intensity and character. The winemaker, John Ellis, is one of the top 10 winemakers in Australia; he was the founding winemaker at Rosemount and the previous winemaker at Yalumba

 

  

2006 Best Australian Cabernet Sauvignon
WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Gold Medal

Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Stephen Tanzer 90 Points  "Dark red. Rich, spicy cherry on the nose, along with dark chocolate, vanilla and oak accents. Firm on the palate, with minty dark berry flavors and strongly oak-spicy notes of pepper and clove."

 

 

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