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	The History of Goorambath

Goorambath is located in Hooper Road Goorambat and is operated by Lyn and Geoff Bath. The winery and vineyard are ideally elevated providing excellent growing conditions and magnificent views to the South looking towards the Strathbogies, Buller, Sterling, Buffalo and Feathertop.

The initial planting of Shiraz was in 1998 with a further plantings of Tannat, Orange Muscat and Verdelho in 2001. Establishment of the winery commenced in 2000.

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In The Vineyard
The 2009 Summer and Autumn were difficult times in the vineyard. Like many other vineyards we were affected by the smoke from the bush fires and decided not to pick as we felt the smoke taint would lower the quality of our wines. At last the Autumn break has arrived and recent rain has turned the countryside green again. We will commence pruning around the 1st June.

In the Winery
The 2008 Shiraz is currently maturing in a combination of American and French oak barriques. We released the 2005 Shiraz during the Glenrowan Wine Region's June 2008 Wine and Food Festival. We are now looking to release the 2006 at this year's (2009) Festival. The 2006 Late Harvest (predominantly Orange Muscat) has proved popular with all who try it.

In his 2008 Australian Wine Companion, James Halliday rated our 2005 Shiraz at 4.5 glasses out of 5 glasses (90 out of a possible 100 points) and described the wine as 'clear medium-bodied blackberry and black cherry fruit, with a nice touch of spice; fine tannins and integrated oak; fruit-accented style'.

We have just released the 2008 Verdelho which is a crisp, refreshing wine full of fruit flavours.

We look forward to catching up with you at the winery some time soon.
Best wishes
Geoff and Lyn

To find us...

Hooper Rd Goorambat
phone (03) 5764 1320 or 5764 1380
facsimile (03) 5764 1320
email wine@goorambath.com.au