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In 2004 the Hook's set out to make world class wine from McLaren Vale in South Australia by taking fruit that I grew in my day job as a viticulturalist to many of the regions top vineyards.
We don't make much but what we do make is one of the best wines in Australia. In a short space of time we have won Gold Medals, rave reviews and a big reputation. Learn some more by downloading our wine manifesto.
All of the wines have their little quirks and we are proud of them. Lazy Ballerina; Busy Wines. If you can't make it to our cellar door - you can order our wine anywhere in Australia by downloading our order form. We offer free delivery anywhere in Australia if you buy a dozen or more.
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Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Sub Districts: McLaren Vale (Tatachilla) ; Blewitt Springs.
Winemaking:
First made in 2004 at the infamous RedHeads Studio, where drinking, loud music and winemaking mix well into the night. Black fingernails, red wine. racy grapes, hand picked and sorted, an open fermenter, a long cool fermentation plus a basket press. Very old fashioned.
Current release is the 2009 Vintage.
Region: McLaren Vale , South Australia
Sub - Region: Sellicks Hill (Shiraz) ; Blewitt Springs (Viognier)
Winemaking:
First made in the 2005 vintage by adding a few bucketfuls of Viognier to the Shiraz changes the feel of the wine...
Lazy Ballerina - wine of McLaren Vale.
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