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Cool Climate Wines from the Granite Belt in Queensland The Granite Belt wine region is located 200km south-west of Brisbane in Queensland. It is officially recognised as a wine producing region under its own GI (Geographical Indicator) and has a long history of viticulture and winemaking.  With its core vineyards around 1,000 metres above sea level, the Granite Belt is one of the highest wine regions in Australia. It enjoys a climate similar to Priorat in Spain, Orange in NSW or Canberra in the ACT. It has similar continental elevated regions to the south. The high altitude combined with cool nights year round and low humidity means a longer growing season in the vineyards. This enables Granite Belt producers to craft elegant cool climate wines that are fresh and refined while retaining natural acidity and intensity of flavour.   True to its name, the soils are made up of decomposed granite that is generally well drained and naturally acidic. These characteristics make the soils particularly well suited to grape growing and wine production. The 305 hectares of vineyards are planted predominantly to Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Verdelho and Viognier. The region is also becoming increasingly known for alternative (or emerging) wine varieties locally referred to as ‘Strange Bird’ varieties.  . . . #qldwine #queenslandwine #granitebelt #granitebeltwine #granitebeltwinecountry #winery #qldwinery #masterofwine #chardonnay #shiraz #agedwine #wine #winelover

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Cool Climate Wines from the Granite Belt in Queensland The Granite Belt wine region is located 200km south-west of Brisbane in Queensland. It is officially recognised as a wine producing region under its own GI (Geographical Indicator) and has a long history of viticulture and winemaking. With its core vineyards around 1,000 metres above sea level, the Granite Belt is one of the highest wine regions in Australia. It enjoys a climate similar to Priorat in Spain, Orange in NSW or Canberra in the ACT. It has similar continental elevated regions to the south. The high altitude combined with cool nights year round and low humidity means a longer growing season in the vineyards. This enables Granite Belt producers to craft elegant cool climate wines that are fresh and refined while retaining natural acidity and intensity of flavour. True to its name, the soils are made up of decomposed granite that is generally well drained and naturally acidic. These characteristics make the soils particularly well suited to grape growing and wine production. The 305 hectares of vineyards are planted predominantly to Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Verdelho and Viognier. The region is also becoming increasingly known for alternative (or emerging) wine varieties locally referred to as ‘Strange Bird’ varieties.

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Settlers Rise – Crafting Small-Batch Boutique Wines For over 15 years, Settlers Rise has been producing small-batch, boutique wines that are a clear expression of their terroir. Hand-harvested, hand-selected and expertly crafted by Peter Scudamore Smith MW, the wines reflect the winemaking ethos of protecting wine quality throughout the journey from vine to wine. The current release of the ‘Terroirs of the Granite Belt’ by Settlers Rise includes a 2010 Aged Chardonnay and a 2008 Aged Shiraz. Both have been cellared professionally since their production, in order to release them at the start of their optimum drinking window. Both wines can be enjoyed now or cellared for further bottle ageing. Find out more ➡️ www.uncorkedandcultivated.com.au/settlers-rise/

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Food highlight of the day; before the bento box presented at Ippin Japanese Dining for lunch #oyster #tempura #shots #mapleleaf #abalone #duck #mushroom #ippinjapanesedining

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