ARW brox 2015 A5

ARWAlex Russell Wines

is directed by award-winning winemaker and viticulturist Alex Russell. With a wealth of experience in the industry, both locally and internationally, Alex’s motivation to create a unique product resulted in establishing Alex Russell Wines (ARW) in 2012. ARW processes North-West Victorian and South Australian wine grapes for the Australian market and operates on the philosophy that the best wines are produced in the vineyard. Quality is driven by the timing of harvest and the relentless pursuit of the best possible finished wine.

In addition to production for local markets, fruit is sourced from Australia’s premier wine regions and the bottled product is supplied to clients in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China - from entry level to ultra-premium.

Alex Russell Wines

Alex Russell, vintrage 2015

Bachelor Viticultural Science Bachelor of Wine Science Master of Wine Business

From it’s inception, a passion for the interesting and obscure has been the driving force behind the Alejandro range of alternative varietals - a curious selection of wine for those lucky enough to have an inquisitive disposition. Grape varieties like Montepulciano, Saperavi, Fiano, Verdejo and Lagrein all thrive in Australia’s hot dry climate, producing some of the brightest whites and darkest reds available, and the wine drinkers of Australia are ready and craving it.

a curious selection of premium alternative varietal winesthe alejandro range

Riverland, South Australia

Lagrein 2015

Deep, dark purple-red to black, rich dark fruit and black cherry to black tea. Subtle, integrated oak with hints of American oak-vanilla and coconut. Rich alcohol and a

structured palate...not for the faint hearted.

Alcohol: 14.5%Standard drinks: 8.4

Varietal Origin: South Tyrol, Northern Italy

Murray Darling, Victoria

Saperavi 2015

Dark purple to black with ripe beetroot, blueberry, mulberry, a touch of fennel, balanced by spicy French oak. Rich sweet fruit, prominent tannins and a sweet fruit rich

finish with lasting oak.


Varietal Origin: Georgia

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Montepulciano 2015

Bright purple-red with typical Monty aromatics including red to dark fruits, violets

and mulberry. Fruit driven with minimal oak contact allows the fruit to express in full.

Suited to pastas, cured meats and cheese.

Alcohol: 14%Standard drinks: 8.2

Varietal Origin: Montepulciano, Italy


Shiraz 2015

Bright purple-red with white pepper, cherry and black currant complemented by American oak derived vanilla and coconut, giving weight to the mid palate.

Alcohol: 14%Standard drinks: 8.1 Varietal Origin: France

Bright purple-red, deep, typical characters of plum and dark fruits with distinct Tempranillo aroma. Rich fruit-driven palate with subtle oak suited to tapas foods.


Tempranillo 2015

Alcohol: 14.5%Standard drinks: 8.4Varietal Origin: Spain

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Durif 2015

Deep, dark purple-red to black with plum, cherry and black pepper. Rich integrated oak and oak-derived vanilla, cocount, toast and spice. A rich, boozy palate and a tannic wine with a long-lasting finish.

Alcohol: 15.5%Standard drinks: 8.9 Varietal Origin: Southern France

Riverland, South Australia Murray Darling, Victoria

Cabernet 2015 Carménère 2013

Dark red to purple with sour cherry and black currant on the nose complemented by toasty French oak.

A French oaked beauty, crimson with hues of red and evidence of two years in hogheads. Spice, red capsicum, mint, dark chocolate and a fruit sugar rich palate with a long finish including alcohol and subtle tannin.




Rose 2015

Produced from Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro, aka GSM. Pale pink to

bronze with strawberry and raspberry dominating the nose. A lick of fruit-

sugar and citric acid make this a luscious but dry Rose.


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Riverland, South AustraliaChardonnay 2015

Pale green straw to gold, with oak fermentation providing complexity of oak and lees to complement peach, melon

and citrus varietal characters. A weighty wine with generous alcohol and a rich, smooth palate.


Varietal Origin: France

Riverland, South AustraliaVerdejo 2015

Pale green straw with a rich, fruit-driven tropical fruit note including passionfruit and mango. A rich mid-weighted

wine with a lick of fruit-sugar and refreshing acid.


Varietal Origin: Iberian Peninsula, Spain

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Fiano 2015

Green straw bright with green apple and spicy fresh ginger on the nose.

A dry, pome driven palate with a fresh, dry finish.


Varietal Origin: Campania, Italy

Riverland, South AustraliaVermentino 2015

Very pale green to straw with oyster shell, white pepper and lemon on

the nose giving this wine its distinct Vermentino character. A dry wine,

light in alcohol yet with a well-filled mid palate and acid freshness

makes this a wine suited to sardines and oysters or anything white and

seafoody.


Varietal Origin: Sardinia, Italy

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Riverland, South AustraliaSparkling Durif 2015

Deep, dark purple red to black with plum, cherry and black pepper. Rich integrated oak and oak-derived vanilla, cocount, toast and spice. A rich, fruity palate, obvious oak

and a dash of sugar makes this a dangerously refreshing wine.


Varietal Origin: France

Riverland, South Australia Moscato 2015

Produced from a blend of the unique Canada Muscat and White Frontignac, the nose of this wine is of intense guava and passionfruit. Light on alcohol and luscious with fruit,

this wine has excellent acid balance, making it moorish and refreshing.


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ARW has a history of awards for boutique production, achieving Gold and Silver consistently at the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show.

2014 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show2013 Graciano Shiraz Tempranillo Bronze2014 Vermentino Bronze2014 Lagrein Silver2013 Lagrein Gold2013 Montepulciano Silver2014 Montepulciano Bronze2014 Alejandro Montepulciano Gold2013 Alejandro Carmenere Commendation

2013 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show2012 Graciano Silver2012 Saperavi Bronze2012 Tempranillo Bronze2013 Vermentino Bronze2013 Lagrein Silver2013 Montepulciano Silver2013 Moscato Bronze2013 Saperavi Gold

2012 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show2011 Montepulciano Gold2012 Montepulciano Gold2012 Lagrein Gold (+ trophy for best Italian Varietal)2012 Graciano Silver2012 Saperavi Bronze2012 Vermentino Bronze2012 Savignan Bronze2012 Lagrein Organic Gold (+ trophy for best Organic Varietal)

Awards & recognition

ARW engages in two styles of wine making.1. Boutique South Australian Wines2. Commercial South Australian and Victorian production

ARW’s own winery is situated at 155 Cucumunga St, Renmark, South Australia. The winery is very small with a crushing capacity of 60 tonnes of the finest Riverland and Mildura fruit. The majority of wines produced are red wines which are deep in colour and alcohol and aged in a mixture of puncheons and hogheads. ARW produces unique varieties such as Saperavi, Durif, Lagrein, Montepulciano and Carmenere – all deeply dark red wines. ARW also produces Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and a number of white wines and cider.

ARW’s commercial South East Australian wines are produced at 12918 Sturt Hwy Waikerie South Australia – just 190km from Adelaide, South Australia. Fruit is sent to the winery at optimum maturity, some varieties, such as Chardonnay, are fermented on oak. Red wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot and Petit Verdot, are harvested at the peak maturity then fermented on skins for 5-7 days. ARW uses contract bottling facilities in the Adelaide and Mildura regions. ARW produces for and supplies to the Australian bulk market, plus bottled and bulk wines to Asia.

ARW winery

Commercial Production Vintage 2015

Boutique Production Vintage 2015

Variety Region Volume AlcoholSauvignon Blanc Victoria 45,000L 11.0-12.5% ABVChardonnay South Australia 124,000L 13.0-14.0% ABVSemillon South Australia 48,000L 11.5-13.0% ABVFiano Victoria 150,000L 12.5-13.5% ABVShiraz Vic and SA 563,000L 14.5-15.5% ABVCabernet Vic and SA 582,000L 14.5-15.5% ABVMerlot Vic and SA 369,000L 14.5-15.5% ABVTempranillo South Australia 25,000L 14.5-15.5% ABVDurif South Australia 25,000L 15.5% ABVGrenache Shiraz Mataro Rose

South Australia 96,000L 12.5-13.5% ABV

Variety Region Volume AlcoholDurif South Australia 3000L 15.5% ABVTempranillo South Australia 3000L 14.5% ABVSaperavi South Australia 4500L 16.0% ABVMontepulciano South Australia 4500L 14.0% ABVArneis South Australia 4500L 13.0% ABVVermentino South Australia 4500L 11.5% ABVMoscato South Australia 2500L 10.0% ABV

ARWAlex Russell Wines

Head Office 5 Palm Court, Renmark

South Australia 5341

Winery 155 Cucumunga St, Renmark

South Australia 5341

Alex Russell Wines Pty Ltd.ABN: 74 603 435 070

Producer’s Licence No.50816948

alexrussellwines.com.au

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