C A R S O N W I N E S IMPORTED BY CARSON WINES
2 OVERVIEW IMPORTED BY CARSON WINES Established by the McKay family in 1985, Abbey Vale is a 31 hectare property in the Yallingup Hills area of Margaret River. The vineyards were sold to the current owners in 2001 remaining family owned with a driving commitment to quality. Historically, Abbey Vale was renowned for creating fantastic Margaret River Cabernets and Semillon Sauvignon blends and in February 2016, Abbey Vale Wines was re-launched by Julian Langworthy (Winemaker) and brothers John Fogarty (Viticulturist) and Mark Fogarty (Finance & Management) with the aim of re-establishing this iconic name with an emphasis on making delicious, yet afgordable, Margaret River wines that over-deliver on value. Abbey Vale Wines will continue to showcase what it feels is best about the Yallingup sub-region of the greater Margaret River Wine Region, focussing on traditional Margaret River hero varieties and blends. Commencing with a Chardonnay, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon in 2016, Abbey Vale has plans to extend this range further, to include a fmagship range of wines. OVERVIEW / ESTATE / WINEMAKER / REGION / RANGE / WINES / CONTACT
3 ESTATE IMPORTED BY CARSON WINES Located in the Yallingup sub-region of Margaret River, the Abbey Vale vineyard is on the receiving end of cooling maritime breezes from both the north and the west – unique to the northern tip of the region. Of equal importance is the elevation of the Abbey Vale property, which sits 129m above sea level making it one of the highest altitude vineyards in the region. This allows Abbey Vale wines to achieve full ripeness across all varieties without jammy fruit characters or over extractive wines. The original vineyards were planted in 1985 and represents 17 hectares under vine of the 31 hectare property. From these original plantings, the highest quality fruit comes from blocks of Chardonnay, Semillon, Malbec and particularly the Cabernet Sauvignon. The property itself also has a natural amphitheatre and a large ground-fed freshwater dam which is able to sustain any water needs of the vineyard. The Abbey Vale Wines cellar door is perfectly situated on the property, sitting amongst the vineyard, while overlooking the large dam which provides our cellar door visitors with one of the most sublime views in the region. OVERVIEW / ESTATE / WINEMAKER / REGION / RANGE / WINES / CONTACT
4 WINEMAKER IMPORTED BY CARSON WINES JULIAN LANGWORTHY Julian is an experienced winemaker who has held senior roles throughout Australia including at Knappstein Winery and Brewery (Clare Valley), Wynn’s Estate (Coonawarra), Wolf Blass (Barossa) as well as undertaking vintages in the south of France. While Julian now holds the esteemed position of Group Chief Winemaker at the highly awarded Deep Woods Estate in Margaret River, the temptation to take on the role as winemaker for the Abbey Vale Wines was too great for Julian to resist. It allows him to work alongside two mates while creating a new and exciting Margaret River brand from the highly renowned Abbey Vale vineyard. Julian has received acclaim during his career to date, recently as a fjnalist in the Gourmet Traveller Winemaker of the Year 2015 and previously as a fjnalist in the prestigious Len Evans Tutorial. Julian loves all things Cabernet and since his commencement at Deep Woods Estate, the winery has won over 15 trophies and in excess of 50 gold medals in Julian’s fjrst four vintages which was in no small part due to his work with the ‘King of Reds’, Cabernet Sauvignon. OVERVIEW / ESTATE / WINEMAKER / REGION / RANGE / WINES / CONTACT
5 REGION: MARGARET RIVER IMPORTED BY CARSON WINES For many UK consumers Margaret River IS Western Margaret River’s position is particularly enviable from Cabernets of great fjnesse and concentration on the Australia. The Swan District may produce most of the a wine growing point of view. It is situated on a square free draining gravelly soils that pepper the region. The wine and there may be many other top quality regions peninsular surrounded on three sides by the Indian other grapes of Bordeaux also fmourish and Merlot/ but it is still Margaret River, with all its now famous names, Ocean. This oceanic infmuence keeps the warm and dry Cabernet blends are common with Malbec and Petit that has caught the consumers and UK trade’s attention. summers from getting too hot while allowing the grapes Verdot plantings also on the increase. Further re- All this fame and undeniable quality comes at a cost of to fully ripen in all but the worst years. enforcing this Bordelaise link, the fastest growing variety course. The wines are the state’s most expensive but still in terms of plantings is Semillon. There are exceptional In terms of grape varieties Margaret River is best known signifjcantly better value than the top wines produced in single varietals Semillons being produced but it is more for its superlative Cabernet Sauvignon. Not unlike that the east of the country e.g. Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale. commonly being blended with Sauvignon Blanc and as a other west facing coastal region Bordeaux, it produces white wine style is one of the most popular in Australia. OVERVIEW / ESTATE / WINEMAKER / REGION / RANGE / WINES / CONTACT
6 RANGE IMPORTED BY CARSON WINES Abbey Vale Abbey Vale Abbey Vale Semillon Chardonnay Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc OVERVIEW / ESTATE / WINEMAKER / REGION / RANGE / WINES / CONTACT
7 WINES IMPORTED BY CARSON WINES Abbey Vale Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Wine Information Producer : Fogarty Wine Group Australia | Margaret River Winemaker : Julian Langworthy Wine Introduction Grape : Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc The fjrst release of the recently reinvigorated Abbey Vale wines, this Alcohol : 12% Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc is a fresh, lively, easy drinking Total Acidity : 6.67 g/L style of wine. Perfect for the warmer months. pH : 3.2 Winemaker Vintage Notes Closure : Screwcap The 2015 vintage, whilst commencing very early, was extremely good Bottle Size : 75cl for aromatic grape varieties with amazing natural acidity present in the juices. This natural acidity enabled the production of wines of excellent Case Size : 6 x 75cl varietal purity and freshness. Clean, cold ferments were integral in harnessing the brightness and vibrancy of both varieties, while extended lees contact on select parcels provides texture and depth. OVERVIEW / ESTATE / WINEMAKER / REGION / RANGE / WINES / CONTACT
8 WINES IMPORTED BY CARSON WINES Abbey Vale Chardonnay 2015 Wine Information Producer : Fogarty Wine Group Australia | Margaret River Winemaker : Julian Langworthy Wine Introduction Grape : Chardonnay The fjrst release of the recently reinvigorated Abbey Vale wines this Alcohol : 13.5% Margaret River Chardonnay is a delicious and moorish wine. Able to be Total Acidity : 6.52 g/L paired with a variety of meals, it is also complex enough to be enjoyed on its own. pH : 3.22 Closure : Screwcap Winemaker Vintage Notes Bottle Size : 75cl The 2015 vintage, whilst commencing very early, was extremely good for aromatic grape varieties with amazing natural acidity present in the Case Size : 6 x 75cl juices. This natural acidity enabled the production of wines of excellent varietal purity and freshness. Clean, cold ferments were integral in harnessing the brightness and vibrancy of both varieties, while extended lees contact on select parcels provides texture and depth. OVERVIEW / ESTATE / WINEMAKER / REGION / RANGE / WINES / CONTACT
9 WINES IMPORTED BY CARSON WINES Abbey Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Wine Information Producer : Fogarty Wine Group Australia | Margaret River Winemaker : Julian Langworthy Wine Introduction Grape : Cabernet Sauvignon The fjrst release of the recently reinvigorated Abbey Vale wines this Alcohol : 14.5% Margaret River Cabernet highlights all that is good about this variety. Total Acidity : 5.81g/L a wine suited to a raft of difgerent cuisines and dishes, this medium bodied, silky wine will have you reaching for another glass. pH : 3.6 Closure : Screwcap Winemaker Vintage Notes Bottle Size : 75cl The 2014 harvest in Margaret River was from our perspective a perfect Cabernet season. Relatively mild day time temperatures and cool Case Size : 6 x 75cl nights prevailed throughout late February and. This allowed premium fruit parcels to be picked in perfect condition in early April once peak tannin and fmavor ripeness was achieved. OVERVIEW / ESTATE / WINEMAKER / REGION / RANGE / WINES / CONTACT
C A R S O N W I N E S CARSON WINES Carson Wines Limited, Regal House 5th Floor, 70 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 3QS, UK Tel: 0203 261 0927 Email: jc@carsonwines.com OVERVIEW / ESTATE / WINEMAKER / REGION / RANGE / WINES / CONTACT
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