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Rob Dolan Wines
About Rob Dolan…
Rob Dolan has been a Yarra Valley winemaker for over 20 years and is recognized as one of the great characters of the wine industry. Rob has an outstanding winemaking record and has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the Yarra Valley.
His first experience in the Yarra Valley was as senior winemaker at Yarra Ridge winery, one of the success stories of the 90’s being the benchmark chardonnay and pinot noir of their time.
Rob went on to launch two more successful Yarra Valley brands – Sticks and Punt Road (“Sticks” being Rob’s nickname as a premiership ruck man with Port Adelaide Football Club but don’t hold that against him!).
2012 saw the release of the first Rob Dolan wines crafted from fruit grown by friends and grape growers who have supported him throughout his time in the Yarra Valley.
It all starts in the vineyard….
Over the years we have been fortunate to work with several outstanding vineyards and growers in the Yarra Valley, many of whom have become loyal friends.
When we decided to launch the Rob Dolan range of wines we selected vineyards with a brilliant track record of consistently producing fruit of the highest calibre. Each vineyard has been specifically planted with varieties and clones that suit the very distinct “terroir” of each site.
Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Notes
Colour: Pale-straw with light green hues.
Aroma: Grapefruit, lychee, citrus.
Palate: Racy, refreshing and crisp.
Cellar: Up to 3 years.
Viticulture
Region: Yarra Valley.
Vineyard: Boat O’Craigo Vineyard, Healesville, Yarra Hill Vineyard, Gruyere.
Harvest: Early March 2012.
Method: Hand picked.
Winemaking
Process: 12 hours skin contact in press.
Fermentation: Slow, cool fermentation (11C) in tank. Light lees contact in tank.
Malolactic: None.
Production: 500 doz.
Alcohol: 12.0%.
Winemakers: Rob Dolan & Peter Mackey.
Yarra Valley Chardonnay
Wine notes
Colour: Bright mid-straw in colour
Aroma: Nectarine, citrus notes and subtle oak
Palate: Stonefruit, mineral and light cashew
Cellar: Up to 3 years
Viticulture
Region: Yarra Valley
Vineyard: Boat O’Craigo Vineyard, Healesville
Harvest: Early March 2012
Method: Hand picked
Winemaking
Process: Whole bunch pressed
Fermentation: Solids fermentation in barrel (60%) and tank (40%) 15% new oak, balance one and two years old
Barrel: 10 months in barrel
Malolactic: 15%
Production: 500 doz
Alcohol: 13.0%
Winemakers: Rob Dolan & Peter Mackey
Cabernet Shiraz Merlot
Wine notes
Colour: Deep red garnet
Aroma: Wild berries, chocolate and supporting oak
Palate: Rich, dark fruits and fine tannins
Cellar: Up to 5 years
Viticulture
Region: Yarra Valley
Vineyard: Yering Hill Vineyard, Yering Yarra Hill, Gruyere Melba Valley Vineyard, Dixon’s Creek
Harvest: Early April 2012
Method: Hand picked
Winemaking
Process: Vinified separately
Fermentation: Small open fermenters with regular plunging. Up to 10 days post ferment maceration. 8 months maturation (15% new oak).
Malolactic: None
Production: 1000 doz
Alcohol: 13.5%
Winemakers: Rob Dolan & Peter Mackey
Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Wine notes
Colour: Bright cherry red
Aroma: Dark berries, plums and spice
Palate: Dark cherry, silky tannins, lingering finish
Cellar: Up to 5 years
Viticulture
Region: Yarra Valley
Vineyard: H & J Vineyard, Coldstream. Melba Valley Vineyard, Dixon’s Creek. Yarra Hill, Gruyere.
Harvest: Mid March 2012
Method: Hand picked
Winemaking
Process: De-stemmed leaving significant whole berries
Fermentation: Small open fermenters with regular plunging. Pressed into French oak. 9 months maturation (10% new oak).
Malolactic: None
Production: 1000 doz
Alcohol: 12.5%
Winemakers: Rob Dolan & Peter Mackey
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