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In just four years, Aussie Vineyards, parent company of 12 Apostles, has become one of the fastest growing wine producers in the world. Their flagship brand "Au" was launched in 2006 with 560 cases sold in Las Vegas. From these humble beginnings, Aussie Vineyards has produced and sold more than 250,000 cases in the United States, China, Great Britain and at home in Australia. "Au" is the symbol for Gold on the periodic table of elements and represents the bountiful soils of the "Lucky Country", Australia's winning spirit and the precious duty their winemakers perform with each step from vine to cellar door. Aussie Vineyards owns three outstanding properties located in Queensland's best known wine regions. The Granite Belt is home to Henty Estate, 12 Apostles and Scenic Rim situated near the Gold Coast and surrounds the spectacular Mount Tamborine Estate and Cellar Door Vineyards. In addition to the outstanding vintages we are seeing from Queensland, winemaker Jon Heslop is, for the current portfolio, sourcing grapes from Australia's premium growers across South Eastern Australia. During the 1900s eastern Australia experienced an increase in population as a result of the gold rush of 1852, attracting many international visitors to migrate to the country. Consequently the result was to expand the operations of many vineyards to supply the demand of the diggers. In particular, the winemaking heritage of the Granite Belt stems back decades ago, when the area was considered ideal for winemaking by the descendents of early Italian pioneers. Aussie Vineyard's Henty Estate has a proven history in producing high quality table grapes, sweet stone fruits, vegetables and beef cattle. The soils are now predominantly free draining loamy sands to coarser granite which provide excellent elements in the production of great wine. Since their inception, Aussie Vineyards has drawn the praise and recognition of wine critics the world over. Including five trophies, six Gold Medals and a Best in Show, they have enjoyed more than 50 awards in Australia and the US for their Queensland and South Australian selections. Our Chardonnay is a leaner, cleaner version of Australian Chardonnays with less oak and more nuance than we've tasted in the past. It's one of the more elegant ones we've tasted. August 2010 Classic Series Newsletter (.pdf)
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