Tasting Notes
The Kavorka Saperavi was our most anticipated wine (internally) of the 2017 vintage. During ferment it threw epic pomegranate and plum aromatics which was a great sign and the wine itself hasn't disappointed. Part of the intensity of this wine is due to the fact that we drained off the Piss Christ Saperavi Rose 2017 (about 25% of the total volume) as juice from the grapes when they arrived at the winery 4am on the 27th of January. Incredible fine but bold tannin with dense and approachable fruit, great cold and at room temperature. A wine of real style and the reason we are so excited by South Burnett. - Winery Note
Konpira Maru started, as many great ideas do, as an idea born from two mates having a beer at the pub.
Working in the retail, production and education sectors of the wine industry for many years, we were searching for our own creative outlet. Sharing similar viticultural, winemaking and beer-drinking values, we set out on our vinous journey and from these humble beginnings, produced the first vintage in 2014, which resulted in just 600 bottles.
We set out to make interesting wines with minimal intervention and maximum care. Wines that were full of character, with a focus on affordability and a high-drinkability factor.
Our goal was simple – to produce wines we wanted to drink and to inject a little fun into an industry often accused of taking itself too seriously.
Now we make wine from the South Burnett and Granite Belt regions in Queensland as well as Kilmore in Victoria, with the help of our crew of amazing growers. In 2016, we took on our own Whitlands vineyard, sitting high above the King Valley. Here we farm Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Gris organically on beautiful red soil, surrounded by stunning sub-alpine Eucalypt forest. A magic part of the world.
We hope you love 'em as much as we do. - Winery Note
Product Type | Wine Red Other Varietals & Blends |
Volume | 750ml |
Country | Australia |
Region | Queensland |
Sub Region | Granite Belt |
Winemaking Practices | Natural |
Vineyard Practices | Minimal Intervention |