Single Estate, Hand-Crafted Mornington Peninsula Wines
Our ‘Estate’ wines are our premium wines made from grapes grown on our vineyard on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia.
2008 Silverwood Estate Pinot Noir
The 2008 Silverwood Estate Pinot Noir was produced from the single vineyard estate on the Mornington Peninsula planted in 1997. The fruit was hand harvested and gently whole cluster pressed in small batches before it was left to settle overnight. The partially clarified juice was then transferred to quality French oak barrels for fermentation.
Excellent clarity, deep crimson colour with ruby high lights. The nose is expressive of fresh dark fruits with hints of spice. The palate has abundant raspberry and dark cherry supported by cedar and spice. The wine has good length with good tannins and structure.
"Bright coulour; an attractive array of red fruits and exotic spices are evident on the bouquet; the palate is fine, quite pure, and exhibits lovely focus and lively character; long, supple and even, there is a backbone of structure that belies the fleshy and generous fruit. (James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011.)
The 2008 Estate Pinot Noir will age for 2-5 years and develop further complexity and character.
Silver Medal 2009 International Cool Climate
2008 Silverwood Reserve Pinot Noir
This limited release wine is crafted from handpicked grapes from the 2008 vintage. Our 2008 Estate Pinot Noir was awarded 94 points by James Halliday and this wine represents the best barrels from this vintage. After repeated barrel tastings a small number of the outstanding barriques was selected and reserved for extended maturation of 21 months. We only produce The Reserve from outstanding vintages and this is a serious wine equal in stature to our previous 2002, 2004 and 2007 Reserves.
The Reserve possesses beautiful clarity and colour (magenta tinges giving way to bright garnet) in the glass. The wine opens with a lifted nose packed with black fruits, floral notes and spice. In the mouth the wine delivers on the promise and creates an overall impression of smoothness and power. It is structured and persistent with fine silky tannins. After opening, the wine will evolve and start to 'open up beautifully'. Decanting is recommended. The structure of this wine will allow cellaring for up to 8 years and the character and power will no doubt continue to build over time.
2008 Silverwood Estate Chardonnay
The 2008 Estate Chardonnay was produced from our single vineyard estate on the Mornington Peninsula planted in 1997. The fruit was hand harvested and gently whole cluster pressed in small batches before it was left to settle overnight. The partially clarified juice was then transferred in barrels for fermentation. Quality French oak barrels were used from the Vosges and Allier regions. Care was taken to match partial malolactic fermentation and lees contact to ensure balance and to ensure primary fruit and acid were not over-powered by secondary winemaking characters.
Pale yellow straw colour in the glass with a brilliant appearance. Lifted aromas of stone fruits, vanilla and some citrus and spice notes. On the palate, delicate white peach and nectarine are layed with almond meal and spice. The wine has very good acid balance and fruit/oak integration resulting in a beautifully balanced wine. Maturation in high quality French oak adds the spicy, flavours and a creamy aftertaste.
Silver Medal - 2009 Winewise Small Vignerons Awards
Silverwood Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2009
Our first vintage from our Sauvignon Blanc grapes! This handcrafted wine is made from early picked grapes to ensure a fresh, lively character. It is made in the traditional style of the 'Fumé' Sauvignon Blanc wines, aged in French oak barriques.
Silverwood Awards
Silverwood Estate Pinot Noir 2008 awarded 94 Points – James Halliday Wine Companion 2011.
Silver Medal - 2009 International Cool Climate Wine Show
Silver Medal - 2009 Victorian Wines Show
Silverwood Estate Chardonnay 2007
Silver Medal - 2009 Winewise Small Vignerons Awards
Silver Medal - 2009 Federation Square
Mornington Peninsula Wine Showcase
Silverwood Estate Pinot Noir 2007 awarded 94 Points – James Halliday Wine Companion.
Silver Medal - 2009 Federation Square Regional Wine Showcase
Bronze Medal – 2008 Concours du Vin
Silver Medal – 2009 International Cool Climate Wine Show
Bronze Medal – 2009 Victorian Wines Show
Bronze Medal – 2009 Winewise Small Vignerons Awards
Silverwood Reserve Pinot Noir 2004 awarded 94 Points – James Halliday Wine Companion.
Silverwood Marque D’Argent Pinot Noir 2005
GOURMET TRAVELLER WINE FEB/MAR 2008 91 Points “The reserve pinot from a new maker, and what an impressive debut. It has some leathery and earthy aspects to its complex bouquet, shot through with black cherry, vanilla and chocolate. It’s very ripe and almost jammy. Good backbone too. 4+”
Silverwood Estate Pinot Noir 2005
GOLD MEDAL Class 29: Winewise Small Vignerons Awards 2006
GOLD MEDAL Class 8: Federation Square 2006 Regional Showcase – Mornington Peninsula. Silverwood was the only red wine to be awarded a gold medal at this event being awarded 18.5 points out of a possible 20. As a result Silverwood is invited to represent the Mornington Peninsula against other Victorian Regions in the annual awards for the best Victorian wines in August 07.
The 2005 Silverwood Estate Pinot Noir has also been awarded 4 stars by Winestate magazine in the 2007 Southern Victorian tasting. This review published in the May/June edition.
Silverwood Estate Chardonnay 2005 was awarded a SILVER MEDAL in Class 10 at the Winewise Small Vignerons Awards 2006.
Silverwood Estate Chardonnay 2006 was awarded a SILVER MEDAL at Federation Square Regional Showcase in 2007 and was a finalist in the annual awards.
Silverwood Selection for High Profile Events
Silverwood wines have been selected for serving at a number of high profile events including
- A reception for celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay at The Essential Ingredient store in Crows Nest. The invited audience included chefs from some of Sydney's top restaurants and media representatives.
- Duck Crawl as part of the 2007 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and the 2008 Duck Crawl convention held at the Marylands convention centre.
- As part of the International Pinot Noir Celebration, Silverwood was served at one of the official lunches at Jill’s Restaurant, Moorooduc Estate.
