Kirrihill Wines Pty Ltd
Kirrihill is a boutique winery cultivating fine wines that capture the terroir of South Australia’s Clare Valley. Founded in 1998 by long-time friends and locals, Sean Edwards and Rob Stanway, who shared the aspiration to grow and craft wines of outstanding quality and internationally recognised distinction.
- 948 Farrell Flat Road, Clare 5453, SA
- http://kirrihill.com.au
Type
Manufacturer/producer
Keywords
Establishment year: 1998
Employees: 15
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Sales and MarketingJenny Ren (+)
| Product 1: Kirrihill Regional Series Riesling | |
| Unique Selling Proposition | |
| * Kirrihill’s Regional Series showcases the classic Clare Valley varieties grown throughout the region. We select fruit for these wines from the 250-hectare estate vineyards and from our strategic grower portfolio within Clare Valley. This allows us to be meticulous about the quality and consistency of the fruit and to ensure we produce a wine with pure varietal expression that over delivers on quality and value. The Regional Series celebrates fruit driven, soft and approachable wines. The wines are released early when they are bright and fresh and are best suited to causal, everyday occasions and enjoyed with food, family and friends. VINIFICATION: With the Riesling grapes picked in the early morning, when the temperatures are at their coolest, crushing and pressing of the chilled fruit occurred immediately with the aim of limiting any skin contact. After cold settling, the clean racked juice was then fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. It was then chilled immediately after fermentation to retain and protect the varietal aromas to remain pristine until bottling in mid 2020. | |
| * selling at Dan Murphy, liquor shops, Kirrihill wine club, Kirrihill website. | |
| * exporting to China | |
| * market share in Australia: High | |
| * accreditations/certifications/awards: Gold 2020 Clare Valley Wine Show Silver 2020 NZ International Wine Show 2020 Royal Adelaide Wine Show Bronze 2020 Royal Hobart Wine Show 4.5 Stars 2020 Winestate Tasting 4 Stars 2020 Winewise Clare Valley Riesling | |
| * New to Japan | |
| * otherthings worth mentioning if any | |
| Kind of grapes | Riesling |
| Tasting note | The 2020 Riesling is as refreshing as a dip in the ocean. A bright and crisp style with fragrant citrus, mandarin and blossom notes. Fresh acidity leads to a clean, dry and mouth-watering finish. Great paired with seafood and friends. |
| % alcohol | 11.5 |
| Size of the bottle and Number of bottle per case | 750ml, 6 bottles/case. |
| Indicative Pricing | AU$5.85/bottle, FOB Adelaide |
| Minimum order quantity | 1 pallet |
| In the same range, other available wine with different kind of grapes | Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Notes | |
| Product 2: Kirrihill Regional Series Shiraz | |
| Unique Selling Proposition | |
| * Kirrihill’s Regional Series showcases the classic Clare Valley varieties grown throughout the region. We select fruit for these wines from the 250-hectare estate vineyards and from our strategic grower portfolio within Clare Valley. This allows us to be meticulous about the quality and consistency of the fruit and to ensure we produce a wine with pure varietal expression that over delivers on quality and value. The Regional Series celebrates fruit driven, soft and approachable wines. The wines are released early when they are bright and fresh and are best suited to causal, everyday occasions and enjoyed with food, family and friends. Vinification: Selected Shiraz parcels were fermented in small batches from several vineyards across 8 to 10 days. A long,cool ferment ensured that maximum vibrancy and freshness was maintained in the wines. The wines werethen pressed into stainless steeltanksto complete secondary malolactic fermentation, followedbymaturationin tanks for freshness,with a small percentage seeing some French and American oak. A light fining was done to enhance palatesoftness and then bottledwith minimal filtration | |
| * selling at Dan Murphy, liquor shops, Kirrihill wine club, Kirrihill website. | |
| * exporting to China | |
| * market share in Australia: high | |
| * accreditations/certifications/awards: Gold / Top 100 2020 Sommelier’s Choice Awards, San Francisco Double Gold 2020 Melbourne International Wine Competition Silver 2020 Royal Adelaide Wine Show Bronze 2020 Perth Royal Wine Awards 2020 NZ International Wine Show 5 Stars 2020 Winestate Best Value Buy Tasting 2020 Best Value Selected Wine Orbit by Sam Kim 4 Stars 2020 Winestate Clare Valley & Surroundings | |
| * New to Japan | |
| * Vintage may change in the future. | |
| Kind of grapes | Shiraz |
| Tasting note | The 2019 Shiraz entices with a perfume of field berries, pepper spice and hints of vanilla. A rich, full-bodied wine with blackberry fruit, well-integrated oak, and a smooth lingering finish. Pairs perfectly with a great conversation and backyard BBQ's. |
| % alcohol | 14.5 |
| Size of the bottle and Number of bottle per case | 750ml, 6 bottles/case. |
| Indicative Pricing | AU$5.85/bottle, FOB Adelaide |
| Minimum order quantity | 1 pallet |
| In the same range, other available wine with different kind of grapes | Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon. |
| Notes | |
| Product 3: Kirrihill Partner Series Riesling | |
| Unique Selling Proposition | |
| * The Partner Series is a dedication to the Kirrihill owners, Sean, Rob and Matt. Their unified philosophy has been the pursuit in making the best wine possible, with an uncompromising commitmentto quality in the vineyards and winery. VINIFICATION: Picked in the early morning when the temperature is at its coolest. Crushing and pressing of the chilled fruit occurred immediately with the aim of limiting any skin contact. After cold settling the clean racked juice was fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Chilled immediately after fermentation to retain and protect the varietal aromas to remain pristine. | |
| * selling at premium restaurants, Kirrihill wine club, Kirrihill website. | |
| * Not exporting | |
| * market share in Australia: Medium | |
| * accreditations/certifications/awards: Gold 2020 Clare Valley Wine Show Silver 2020 Adelaide Wine Show 2021 London Wine Competition 2021 Sommeliers Choice Awards | |
| * New to Japan | |
| * otherthings worth mentioning if any | |
| Kind of grapes | Riesling |
| Tasting note | Elegant and floral with fresh lime juice, white blossom and pink grapefruit notes. Thrilling acidity drives a symphony of pristine citrus fruit, hints of tropical notes, vibrant minerality and mouth-watering persistence. |
| % alcohol | 11.5 |
| Size of the bottle and Number of bottle per case | 750ml, 6 bottles/case. |
| Indicative Pricing | AU$8.8/bottle, FOB Adelaide |
| Minimum order quantity | 1 pallet |
| In the same range, other available wine with different kind of grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz |
| Notes | |
Directors
Matt Lawson
Commercial and Export Director
Matt Lawson joined the Kirrihill family as the third partner
in 2017 after working in the business for 10 years as CEO.
With a family history in agriculture dating back to the
1800’s, Matt brings over 25 years of experience to the
business.
Team
Jenny REN
Sales and Marketing Manager Asia
Duncan MacDonald
Sales Manager
Jon Young
Winery Manager
Andrew Locke
Senior Winemaker
Marianne Duluk
Marketing & Communications Manager