ViN888 - OLSEN WINES Victoria
ViN888 - OLSEN WINES Victoria
James Halliday
Australian Wine Companion
James Halliday
Australian Wine Companion
© 2013 VIN888-OLSEN WINES VICTORIA
OLSEN WINES 
 | 2011 OLSEN WINES Yarra Valley BARREL FERMENTED SAUVIGNON BLANC | |
| Growing and ripening seasons for this vintage were cold and wet. Hand picking of fruit was carried out at perfect flavour development. Initial fermentation was in stainless steel followed by barrel fermentation in mostly new French Barriques then was matured on lees in barrel for 3 months to enhance the texture and mouth feel. This wine is all about power and complexity with subtle French oak, passion fruit, guava, white peach and herbaceous notes showing through. Colour is pale lemon with green tinge. Palate shows great texture and wonderful clarity of fruit flavour with a long finish. A serious Sauvignon Blanc at its best with food such as smoked Trout and much Asian cuisine. Enjoy now or cellar for several years if you prefer a more developed style. | ||
| Still White 12.9% alc/vol Approx. 7.63 Standard Drinks Preservative (220) added Vessel : 750ml Premium Claret French Green Glass Closure : Stelvin Cap G.I. : Yarra Valley Market : Domestic Reviewed By James Halliday To be shown/reviewed UPC : 872897000445 Price : P.O.A. | ||
 | 2011 OLSEN WINES Yarra Valley SHIRAZ | |
| Fermentation took place in small open tops, with hand-plunging of the cap and after pressing, the still fermenting wine was filled into new and 2 year-old American Hogsheads for maturation. This wine shows the high standard, which can be achieved in an obviously difficult vintage. The colour is a deep, rich purple/garnet with long legs on the glass showing the viscosity. The aroma shows a great lift - a symphony of white pepper, black cherry fruit and subtle oak. The palate shows soft fruit - very approachable but with a very good back bone of fine grained tannins. Cellaring up to 10 years. | ||
| Still Red 14% alc/vol. Approx. 8.28 Standard Drinks Containes Sulfites Vessel : 750ml French Antique Green Premium Claret Glass Closure : Natural Cork G.I. : Yarra Valley Market : Domestic New Release To be shown/reviewed UPC : 872897000346 Price : P.O.A. | ||
| 2008 OLSEN WINES Yarra Valley AUTUMN HARVEST RIESLING | |
| The vineyard site in the heart of the Yarra Valley enjoys a very cool micro climate in what is generally a cool growing region. Ripening is very slow in spite of the small crop levels. The resulting wine is pale lemon in colour with green tinge. Floral ester-like aroma with obvious citrus characters. The palate is quite delicate with grapey sweetness and crisp acidity. The wine can be enjoyed on its own or would be perfect with a fruit and cheese platter or with spicy Thai noodle or seafood dishes. | ||
| Still White 11.5%alc.vol. Approx. 6.80 Standard Drinks Containes Sulfites Vessel : 750ml Super Premium Clear Claret Glass Closure : Stelvin Cap G.I. : Yarra Valley Market : Domestic, Singapore and China Reviewed By James Halliday GOLD @ 2011 HOFEX International Wine Challenge, SILVER @ 2011 WSAA UPC : 872897000421 Price : P.O.A. | ||
| 2008 OLSEN WINES Victoria AUTUMN HARVEST MUSCAT BLANC | |
| The grapes were carefully handpicked late in the season at optimum flavour development. After careful whole bunch pressing to extract only the most delicate juice and long cold settling, the fermentation was carried out between 12° and 14°C to maximize the fresh fruit characters of the wine. Pale gold in colour, the aroma shows exotic, spicy tropical fruit – very fresh and clean. The palate shows great delicacy and the fruity flavours abound with just a touch of sweetness but finishing very clean. Will be highly enjoyed by those who appreciate fruity characters and would go very well with soft cheese platter or with spicy Asian dishes. Best consumed well chilled! | ||
| Still White 13.9% alc/vol Approx. 8.20 Standard Drinks Contains Sulfites Vessel : 750ml Punted Clear Glass Closure : Stelvin Cap G.I. : Victoria Market : Domestic, Singapore and China Reviewed By James Halliday To be added UPC : 872897000629 Price : P.O.A. | ||
| 2007 OLSEN WINES Victoria MASTER SELECTION MUSCAT BLANC DESSERT WINE | |
| Due to some extra ordinary - frost, drought and extreme temperatures - a very high level of ripeness was chieved. I doubt that this will be repeated often. The resulting wines shows wonderful fresh spicy Muscat characters on the aroma and this leads to a very full flavoured and rich palate. This wine has 110gm/litre residual sugar. It shows delicious fruit with lovely Mandarin peel characters. Very crisp and finishes with clean acidity. A sensational wine to go with cheese and fruit platters or with pears poached in wine or Rhubarb pie. Note that keen collectors may cellar this wine for many years. | ||
| Dessert Wine 10.9% alc/vol Approx. 6.45 Standard Drinks Contains Sulfites Vessel : 750ml & 500ml Super Premium Clear Claret Glass Closure : Stelvin Cap G.I. : Victoria Market : Domestic, Singapore and China Reviewed By James Halliday BRONZE Medal @ 2011 Wine Style Asia Award UPC : 872897000612 / 872897000605 Price : P.O.A. | ||
| 2006 OLSEN WINES Yarra Valley UNWOODED VERDELHO | |
| Produced from a tiny 1.5 acre plot of vines in Victorias famous Yarra Valley, this Verdelho shows a pale lemon colour. The aroma shows sweet stone fruit characters - fresh, ripe and inviting. The palate is quite full with tropical fruit flavours showing but finishing with clean acidity. A perfect wine for that pre dinner glass on a hot night but makes a perfect accompaniment with tasty seafood dishes such as Fried White Bait, Thai Crab Salad or Pork fillet with ginger sauce. | ||
| Still White 14.9% alc/vol Approx. 8.82 Standard Drinks Contains Sulfites Vessel : 750ml Super Premium Clear Claret Glass Closure : Stelvin Cap G.I. : Yarra Valley Market : Domestic and Canada Reviewed By James Halliday Rating 90 points UPC : 872897000407 Price : P.O.A. | ||
| 2006 OLSEN WINES Yarra Valley PINOT NOIR | |
| Colour is translucent cherry red with bouquet showing sweet strawberry fruit with nicely integrated French and these follow through on the palate. Palate is quite austere and tightly knit at present with fine grained tannin evident. Medium bodied style with the structure to age for a few more years. | ||
| Still Red 13.6%alc/vol Approx. 8.05 Standard Drinks Containes Sulfites Vessel : 750ml French Antique Green Punted Burgundy Glass Closure : Stelvin Cap G.I. : Yarra Valley Market : Domestic and Singapore Reviewed By James Halliday Trophy @ 2011 Wine Style Asia Award UPC : 872897000360 Price : P.O.A. | ||
| 2005 OLSEN WINES Yarra Valley BARREL FERMENTED VERDELHO | |
| This barrel fermented Verdelho shows a gold color with sweet ripe tropical fruit and subtle French Oak showing on the aroma leading to a full flavoured palate which finishes with soft acidity and lingering fruit. Whilst great drinking already, it will develop further with bottle aging, for those who have patience. Try it with char-grilled pork fillet garnish with mango chutney or wok fried prawn with garlic and lemon juice. | ||
| Still White 14.5% alc/vol Approx. 8.58 Standard Drinks Containes Sulfites Vessel : 750ml Premium French Green Burgundy Glass Closure : Natural Cork G.I. : Yarra Valley Market : Domestic Reviewed By James Halliday Bronze Medal @ 2011 Wine Style Asia Award UPC : 872897000407 Price : P.O.A. | ||
| 2005 OLSEN WINES Yarra Valley CABERNET SAUVIGNON | |
| This wine was genuinely handmade with open top fermentation and hand-plunging. The resulting wine shows an amazing dense and rich colour with good oak due to 18 months barrel maturation. Very Concentrated fruit and firm tannin structure which will ensure long term cellaring ability. Made to satisfy the most demanding Connoisseur! | ||
| Still Red 13.9% alc/vol Approx. 8.20 Standard Drinks Containes Sulfites Vessel : 750ml French Antique Green Punted Claret Glass Closure : Stelvin Cap G.I. : Yarra Valley Market : Domestic, Canada and Singapore Reviewed By James Halliday Rating 91, 4.5 Glasses; BRONZE @ 2011 Wine Style Asia Award UPC : 872897000339 Price : P.O.A. | ||
| 2005 OLSEN WINES Yarra Valley PERSONAL RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON | |
| This wine is the result of a “no holds barred” approach to both grape growing and winemaking, with every minute detail being attended to. The resulting wine shows a dense inky colour, a powerful aroma showing cassis and ripe cherry fruit and subtle new oak. The palate is very full flavoured with great concentration and clarity of fruit flavour and a substantial tannin structure which will ensure at least 10 years cellaring for the astute collector. | ||
| Still Red 14.3% alc/vol Approx. 8.46 Standard Drinks Containes Sulfites Vessel : 750ml Super Premium Antique Green Claret Glass Closure : Natural Cork G.I. : Yarra Valley Market : Domestic and Singapore Reviewed By James Halliday, 5 Glass Rating 95 points GOLD & TROPHY for Best Cabernet @ 2007 VICTORIA WINE SHOW and 2007 YARRA VALLEY WINE SHOW UPC : 872897000469 Price : P.O.A. | ||
| OLSEN WINES MASTER SELECTION THE OLD BAILEY 15 Years Old RARE APERA (Madeira Style) | |
| Showing some true Madeira characters, this rare and exotic wine is medium sweet in style and with wonderful aged rancio characters- on the dry/Sercial side of the fence. Excellent "Old Solera" cakieness and a finish that won't quit. To be sipped sparingly in memories of "elevenses" enjoyed by the Aristoctracy of a bygone era. | ||
| Fortified White 18.5% alc/vol Approx. 7.29 Standard Drinks Contains Sulfites Vessel : 500ml Premium Clear Claret Glass Closure : Stelvin Cap G.I. : Victoria Market : Domestic Reviewed By James Halliday To be added UPC : 872897000971 Price : P.O.A. | ||
| OLSEN WINES Victoria PREMIUM SPARKLING SHIRAZ | |
| Blended from the best barrel-aged Shiraz of different vintages, this superb Premium Sparkling Shiraz shows a dense rich colour with voluptuous spicy berry and plum fruits showing on the bouquet and palate. This wine is full flavoured with a very long finish. Highly suited to accompany very flavoursome foods. Perfect to be consumed ICY COLD! | ||
| Sparkling Red 14.9% alc/vol Approx. 8.81 Standard Drinks Containes Sulfites Vessel : 750ml AG 14539 01 Sparkling Bottle Glass Closure : Cork Ref No.2 Champagne G.I. : Victoria Market : Domestic and Japan Reviewed By James Halliday Rating - 90 Points, BRONZE Medal @ 2011 Wine Style Asia Award, UPC : 872897000551 Price : P.O.A. | ||
| OLSEN WINES MASTER SELECTION THE OLD BAILEY 10 Years Old SUPERIOR MUSCADELLE | |
| This is an extra ordinary fortified wine. Having 1998 vintage as base material and blended using materials from 1988 and was freshened with some materials of 4 years of age, the resulting wine is quite luscious and palate shows intense flavours with honey, malt and treacle all coming to mind. Lovely also as an aperitif, serve chilled with soft cheeses and Duck and Orange Paté. Not to mention, a great accompaniment with Christmas Pudding! | ||
| Fortified Red 18.5% alc/vol Approx. 7.29 Standard Drinks Containes Sulfites Vessel : 500ml Premium Clear Claret Glass Closure : Stelvin Cap G.I. : Victoria Market : Domestic and Singapore Reviewed By James Halliday Premium GOLD @ 2007 WSAA UPC : 872897000940 Price : P.O.A. | ||
| OLSEN WINES MASTER SELECTION THE OLD BAILEY 15 Years Old SUPERIOR TAWNY | |
| This is a style that a Judge of the Old Bailey would have enjoyed in his chamber after a trying day on the bench hearing stories of fiendish criminals. This wine shows a deep tawny/brown colour and a complex aroma of wonderful old cask character, fruit cake and dried fruit which is well balance by fine spirit. The palate is mouth filling with soem rich flavours and aged rancio character leading to a delicious and lingering but clean finish. With 15 year-old base, the superior fortified was judiciously blended and freshen with some younger material. | ||
| Fortified Red 18.5% alc/vol Approx. 7.29 Standard Drinks Containes Sulfites Vessel : 500ml Premium Clear Claret Glass Closure : Stelvin Cap G.I. : Victoria Market : Domestic and Singapore Reviewed By James Halliday Premium GOLD @ 2007 WINE STYLE ASIA AWARD UPC : 872897000964 Price : P.O.A. | ||