Lindemans Releases New Vintage of Its Popular Bin Wines; 2002 Bin 77 Semillon Chardonnay, Bin 40 Merlot, Bin 45 Cabernet Sauvignon and Bin 50 Shiraz Currently Available.Business Editors/Food and Wine Writers NAPA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2003 Lindemans, America's Favorite Australian Wine The Australian wine industry is the fourth largest exporter in the world, [1] exporting over 400,000,000 litres a year to a large international export market that includes "old world" wine-producing countries such as France, Italy and Spain. , announces the release of the new vintage of its popular Bin Series wines in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . The 2002 Lindemans Bin 77 Semillon Chardonnay, Lindemans Bin 40 Merlot, Lindemans Bin 45 Cabernet Sauvignon Cab·er·net Sauvignon n. 1. A variety of black grape used to make red wine, notably in Bordeaux and the Napa Valley. 2. A dry red wine made from this grape. [French. and Lindemans Bin 50 Shiraz all provide consumers excellent quality for a reasonable price and are readily available nationwide. Like all Lindemans wines, this range honors the philosophy established by Dr. Henry Lindeman when he began the winery in 1843, that the "one purpose of wine is to bring happiness." By blending grapes from more than one region, Lindemans is able to craft wines of a consistently high quality from vintage to vintage. The fruit for these wines was sourced from premium viticultural vit·i·cul·ture n. The cultivation of grapes. [Latin v  tis, vine; see wei- in Indo-European roots + culture. areas throughout Southeastern Australia. The 2002 vintage in Australia was notable for the cool temperatures throughout virtually all of Australia and also for the outstanding quality of the grapes harvested in the regions from which Lindemans sources fruit for its Bin series wines. "Extremely cool spring conditions were followed by one of the coolest summers on record. Yields were substantially reduced by the weather conditions, yet the warm, dry autumn ripened the fruit to perfection Adv. 1. to perfection - in every detail; "the new house suited them to a T"just right, to a T, to the letter . Traditionally warm regions such as Sunraysia on the Murray River Murray River Principal river of Australia. Rising near Mount Kosciusko, in southeastern New South Wales, it flows across southeastern Australia from the Snowy Mountains to the Great Australian Bight of the Indian Ocean; it is 1,609 mi (2,589 km) long. in northern Victoria handled the cooler temperatures with ease, producing fruit with excellent depth of flavor" says Lindemans Winemaker Greg Clayfield. The 2002 Lindemans Bin 77 Semillon Chardonnay has a contemporary, easy-drinking style that combines easily with food to deliver maximum enjoyment from the first glass to the last. The nose is lifted and expressive with tropical fruit aromas of pineapple and peach. Some oak maturation provides complexity and rich toasted characters. The creamy, soft mouthfeel is balanced by crisp, tropical fruit flavors and delicate acidity. The suggested retail price is $8.00. The 2002 Lindemans Bin 40 Merlot is sourced predominantly from the Riverland district of South Australia South Australia, state (1991 pop. 1,236,623), 380,070 sq mi (984,381 sq km), S central Australia. It is bounded on the S by the Indian Ocean. Kangaroo Island and many smaller islands off the south coast are included in the state. but also enjoys significant proportions from the Sunraysia district further up the Murray River. This medium-bodied wine, which recently won a Gold Medal gold medal traditional first prize. [Western Cult: Misc.] See : Prize at the 2003 San Francisco International Wine Competition, is smooth on the palate with rich plum, gentle spice and sweet dark berry flavors. Parcels of this wine were matured in French and American oak barrels, adding a lovely soft oak complexity. The suggested retail price is $8.00. The 2002 Lindemans Bin 45 Cabernet Sauvignon is also a multi-district blend drawn from vineyards throughout Southeastern Australia. Its rich red currant currant, northern shrub of the family Saxifragaceae (saxifrage family), of the same genus (Ribes) as the gooseberry bush. The tart berries of the currant may be black, white, or red; the white gooseberry becomes purple when mature. and cherry aromas are balanced with gentle hints of earthiness and tobacco. On the palate, fresh bright cherry and dark berry fruit flavors mesh with subtle oak characters and soft tannins tannins, n.pl polyphenolic phytochemicals whose name derives from their use in tanning animal skins. Used as astringents, antioxidants, and styptics; treats burns, relieves diarrhea. , creating a smooth, balanced finish. The suggested retail price is $8.00. The 2002 Lindemans Bin 50 Shiraz is a vibrant fruit-driven style Shiraz, which shows soft fruit flavors and a touch of licorice licorice (lĭk`ərĭs, –rĭsh), name for a European plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra) of the family Leguminosae (pulse family) and for the sweet substance obtained from the root. and spice. Careful oak maturation adds structure and integrates balanced tannins with a subtle oak finish. This immediately enjoyable Shiraz has become the best selling Shiraz in Canada, and is in the top three Shiraz wines sold in the United States. The suggested retail price is $8.00. Lindemans, America's Favorite Australian Wine, was founded in 1843 in the Hunter Valley and is one of Australia's oldest continuous winemaking operations. There are four ranges of Lindemans wines available in the Americas. The entry level Cawarra, the popular Bin Series, the super premium Reserve Label and the ultra premium Coonawarra Trio: St George Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Limestone Ridge Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet and Pyrus, a Bordeaux blend. Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay is the number one selling 750ml Chardonnay in Canada and has received an unprecedented number of "Best Buy" distinctions from the world's leading wine magazine, The Wine Spectator. Lindemans is owned by Southcorp Wines, Australia's premier winemaker. For further information on Lindemans, visit www.lindemans.com or contact Southcorp Wines, The Americas. |
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