Eight at the Gate
2 sisters working our first-generation family-owned operated wine business to produce premium cool climate wines with expression of terroir while protecting our natural environment. We keep it real by sharing stories & knowledge w/out using condescending wine language. Named after our 8 kids who can usually be seen hanging off a gate or fence somewhere
- 42A Grant Avenue, Adelaide 5067, South Australia
- https://eightatthegate.com.au
Type
Manufacturer/producer
Keywords
Establishment year: 2002
Employees: 5
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OwnerJane Richards (+)
| Product 1: Single Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz 2016 | ||
| Unique Selling Proposition | ||
| * Single Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz 2016 26 months in new & seasoned oak. Splendidly fruited and complex, the wine shows blackcurrant, spiced cherry, cedar and subtle dried herb notes on the nose. It's equally attractive on the palate delivering terrific fruit power combined with spicy nuances, finishing long and delectably appealing. | ||
| * selling in USA & AUSTRALIA | ||
| * exporting everywhere across the globe | ||
| * Silver Medalist and 4 Stars in Real Review by Aaron Brasher - Gold Medalist and 5 Stars in Wine Orbit by Sam Kim - Gold Medalist Wine Orbit, Proof Awards and Sommeliers Choice Awards. | ||
| * New to Japan | ||
| Kind of grapes | Cabernet and Shiraz | |
| Tasting note | Deep Ruby, Dark berry with a hint of spice Blackcurrant,plums,and berries with fine tannins and a long finish | |
| % alcohol | 14.5 | |
| Size of the bottle and Number of bottle per case | 750ml - 6 bottles per case | |
| Indicative Pricing | A$10 FOB per bottle | |
| Minimum order quantity | 10 cases | |
| Product 2: Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2018 | |
| Unique Selling Proposition | |
| *Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2018 Wild ferment with minimal French oak treatment, Pale straw, White peach with zesty citrus notes, Subtle stone fruit,citrus with flinty notes. Clean and crisp with a dry finish | |
| * selling in USA & AUSTRALIA | |
| * exporting everywhere across the globe | |
| * New to Japan | |
| Kind of grapes | Chardonnay |
| Tasting note | Pale Straw, White peach with zesty citrus notes Subtle stone fruit, citrus with flinty notes. Clean and crisp with a dry finish |
| % alcohol | 12.7 |
| Size of the bottle and Number of bottle per case | 750ml - 6 bottles per case |
| Indicative Pricing | A$6.90 FOB per bottle |
| Minimum order quantity | 10 cases |
| Product 3: Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2017 | |
| Unique Selling Proposition | |
| *Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2017 Fermented in tank with no oak treatment. Light straw in colour with a green tinge. Lifted stone fruit on the nose. Soft flavor of white peach, zesty citrus notes on the palate with a crisp finish. Nicely balanced and easy drinking. | |
| * selling in USA & AUSTRALIA | |
| * exporting everywhere across the globe | |
| * New to Japan | |
| Kind of grapes | Chardonnay |
| Tasting note | Still, Light Straw in colour with green tinge. Lifted stone fruit on the nose |
| % alcohol | 12.7 |
| Size of the bottle and Number of bottle per case | 750ml - 6 bottles per case |
| Indicative Pricing | A$6.90 FOB |
| Minimum order quantity | 10 cases |
| Product 4: Family Selection Shiraz 2016 | ||||
| Unique Selling Proposition | ||||
| * Family Selection Shiraz 2016 26 mths in new & seasoned French Oak hogsheads Deep purple. Rich blackberry, cedar, and vanilla with a hint of spice. Velvety smooth with ripe berry fruits and polished tannins. A hint of chocolate. | ||||
| * selling in USA & AUSTRALIA | ||||
| * exporting everywhere across the globe | ||||
| * 94 Wine Orbit, Winestate 91 | ||||
| * New to Japan | ||||
| Kind of grapes | Shiraz | |||
| Tasting note | Richly fruited and instantly appealing, the wine shows blackberry, vanilla, cedar, smoked game and warm spice aromas on the nose. It's concentrated and wonderfully weighted with excellent power and persistency, backed by polished tannins, finishing impressively long and silky | |||
| % alcohol | 14.5 | |||
| Size of the bottle and Number of bottle per case | 750ml - 6 bottles per case | |||
| Indicative Pricing | A$16 FOB per bottle | |||
| Minimum order quantity | 10 cases | |||
| Product 5: Family Selection Chardonnay 2019 | |
| Unique Selling Proposition | |
| * Family Selection Chardonnay 2019 Free run juice taken and placed directly into new & seasoned French Oak barrels. Indigenous yeast ferment, matured for 12 months | |
| * selling in USA & AUSTRALIA | |
| * exporting everywhere across the globe | |
| * 98 Winestate Magazine 89 The Real Review | |
| * New to Japan | |
| Kind of grapes | Chardonnay |
| Tasting note | medium gold,Stone fruit and citrus blossom. White peach and citrus with a hint of brioche, good weight and mouthfeel. An elegant wine. |
| % alcohol | 12.90% |
| Size of the bottle and Number of bottle per case | 750ml - 6 bottles per case |
| Indicative Pricing | A$11.00 FOB per bottle |
| Minimum order quantity | 10 cases |
Directors
Jane Richards
Co-Owner
Owned and operated by sisters Jane and Claire and named after the morning ritual of assembling their eight children “at the gate” in time for the school bus. The vineyard, located in Wrattonbully South Australia an area famous for its free-draining Terra Rossa soils, has been supplying premium grapes to some of Australia’s most iconic wine labels
Claire Davies
Co-Owner
Claire is co-owner with her sister Jane and is our vigneron. After graduating from Roseworthy Claire worked as a viticultural consultant with some of the best vineyard consultants in Australia. Claire honed her knowledge through this experience to now produce some of the best fruit Australia has to offer.