Number 9 - September 2003
one of the most spectacular outlooks
ROGUES GALLERY
imaginable.
Recent Meet Your Maker
Cabernet tasting in Penny’s
V I N TA G E C A B A R E T
Hill Stables saw exquisite
Rachel Beck, star of the acclaimed
brushwork as local winemakers combined with Melbourne
retailers and restaurateurs to daub
paint onto an instant masterpiece under
At recent “Footprint” symposium in Picnic Hut at Penny’s
Hill, Louise Hemsley-Smith, David Paxton (viticulturist),
Jody Tucker (designer) and Toby Bekkers (viticulturist)
joined scribe Philip White in helping Parky and Susie decide
the packaging for up and coming “Footprint” release.
musical extravaganza, “Cabaret”, was a
happy celebrity guest at “Ingleburne” after
completion of the show’s recent Adelaide
season where it played to packed houses.
direction of artists David Dridan and
Our friends at the Adelaide Festival
Peter Maddox. Group lunched in PH
And Mr. Riggs 2002 Shiraz pulled a
Gedney Room before chopper hops to
Centre Foundation, the Fundraising
Parker score of 94-96 ensuring it will
Govn’a Doug’s Victory Hotel for
Committee of which Parky has recently
move fast when released later this year.
cleansing ales.
Other recent awards included Silver
Medals for 2001 Shiraz in Melbourne
and
2001
Specialized
at
London
International Wine Show and good raves
in Huon Hooke-Ralph Kyte-Powell’s
Penguin Guide for 2003. And James
Halliday likes Penny’s Hill too!
And in late July, our joint-venture
Cabernet Class of Fabulous Finger Painters
at “Ingleburne” – August 18th.
export Shiraz, Woop Woop, cleaned up
being named by The New York Times as
top Australian Shiraz and best value
NOSY PARKER
for money.
Recent Robert Parker points included
swag of 90’s for Penny’s Hill, barrel sample for the 2002 “Footprint” (reserve
Shiraz) that is due for release in 2004
cracking a fabulous 95-97 points.
Parker’s world-renowned nose led him to
describe PH Vintage Fortified Shiraz as
one of Australia’s best. (50 Magnums
Rachel Beck, star entertainer, enjoys perch atop
the PH post and rail fence.
been joined to, arranged Rachel’s visit.
NEW RELEASES
Recently into stock, the 2002 Penny’s
Hill “Specialized” continues the tradition
of smooth tasting flavoursome Shiraz,
CENTRAL LOCATION
Old cobber, Tom Slattery, has been
instrumental in supplying Penny’s Hill to
remote Glen Helen station, now a tourist
destination for the hearty. Located some
125 km east of the Alice, this is surely
Cabernet and Merlot blended to give a
sustained fruit-driven palate of currants,
raspberries and blackberries. Elegant,
perfumed and deeply coloured, this is a
red wine for all occasions one which
Ben Riggs is really excited about.
2001 now avail at Cellar Door. $75 ea.)
Other exciting 2002 vintage red addi-
In the meantime, watch out for 2001
tions include our popular Grenache and
“Footprint” which will be released in
the second release of Malpas Road
limited numbers (500 half cases) on
Merlot,
both
November 2nd. PH mailing list members
will be entitled to just one 6-pack each
while stocks hold. Details to follow.
Front yard at Glen Helen, NT.
elegant
fruit-driven in the true McLaren Vale
website.
Members of the Penny’s Hill mailing list
style.
are invited to stay at our 1850’s
farmhouse, “Ingleburne” when visiting the
“ W I N E S TAT E ” R E G I O N A L
TA S T I N G
MELBOURNE CUP
Judging of “Winestate” magazine’s
Melbourne Cup Luncheon line-up at
McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and
Penny’s Hill. The best hat (ladies) will
Fleurieu regional tasting was conducted
win a weekend (2 nights accommoda-
at our Gedney Room in late June, the
tion) for two at “Ingleburne” house (value
two-day event turning on the old factory
$286).
bulbs of the judging panel which
Lunch will feature the offerings of new
included Ben Riggs, Nick Haselgrove,
in-house food master, Kane Ellis and
Don’t miss a place in the 2003
telecast of the Cup on our big screen
DVD system together with a fun sweep
or two. Wines will include Dowie Doole
Chenin
Blanc,
Penny’s
Hill
2002
“Meet Your Maker” guests joined ‘rotary club’ for
joy rides to pub.
McLaren Vale district. Call Jane or Jo
at the Cellars to book in.
Z CARS
Semillon, Merlot and Shiraz with an
In July, “Ingleburne” hosted launch of
auction of mixed half-dozens and
snazzy new BMW Z4 for Adelaide
magnums of 2001 Penny’s Hill Vintage
Micro makers, Mark Day from Koltz and Justin Lane
(Redheads Studio) reddened their palates at
“Winestate” taste-off
Mark Lloyd, Warren Randall as
Fortified Shiraz. Price per head all
inclusive: $75 per head.
hun-
dreds of quality local offerings were
ART REPORT
tested.
Following the successful Lumiere Group
STICKY END
and Spring Exhibitions, the works of
Yes,
Fleurieu artist, Jenni Mumford will
the
mud
slinging
continues.
Very chic! New Z4
Motors.
Recalling a bogged Louise (Penny’s
Worth #7), colleague, Toby Hill,
Regional Export Manager for our distributor, Angove’s, went one better with
“Liliums in Metal Urn” - Oil on Linen
by Jenni Mumford
adorn our gallery walls from mid
September.
(Toby Hill car money) Angove’s Toby Hill. In deep.
Jenni is an accomplished painter whose
credits included Finalist in the 2002
an axle deep effort at Silver Sands. Again
Fleurieu Biennale Landscape Award.
Joch
Her works are hung in collections as
rescuer
was
indefatigable
Bosworth.
far afield as Paris and New York and
CHECK THE WEB
will no doubt attract interest at the
For them what’s computerised, this
Red Dot Gallery.
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