Paracombe Wines
Paracombe vineyard and winery is located high on an ancient 1.7 billion year old plateau in the cool Adelaide Hills. Family owned, we care deeply about our environment, sustainably growing and making wine that honours story and place. Highly awarded, Paracombe produces extraordinary wine that reflects purity, authenticity and elegance.
- 294B Paracombe Road, Paracombe 5132, SA
Type
Manufacturer/producer
Keywords
Establishment year: 1983
Employees: 7
Attachments
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Paracombe_Brochure_2020-1629880171.pdf[pdf, 2 Pages, 2.33Mb]
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Export Trade SalesKathy Drogemuller (+)
| Product 1: Paracombe 2021 Pinot Blanc | |
| Unique Selling Proposition | |
| Single Vineyard from ancient 1.7 billion year old plateau, Adelaide Hills | |
| Paracombe is pioneering this exciting and emerging variety in Australia. Planted on the cooler, steeper, southern aspect of the estate vineyard with rows planted north to south orientation at 900 vines per acre density. These slopes are well drained and comprise ancient iron stone, quartz and clay soils. This is important because terroir grants influence in wine style with the cool climate combined with our ironstone and quartz soils. Fermented in stainless steel to showcase pristine, pure aromas and flavours. | |
| Restaurants, bottleshops, cellar door. BWS and Dan Murphy's Yakitori Takumi Japanese Restaurant | |
| Exporting to Singapore & Thailand | |
| Highly regarded Australian winery. Voted best loved winery in BWS People's Choice South Australia & Northern Territory | |
| 92 Points Aust Wine Business Magazine & 91 Points The Real Review. 2020 Vintage; Gold 2020 Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2019 Vintage – 93 Points Nick Butler The Real Review, 92 Points Campbell Mattinson The Wine Front 2018 Vintage – Five Stars Winestate Magazine, 92 Points Halliday Wine Companion 2019 2017 Vintage – Gold 2017 Adelaide Hills Wines Show, 91 Points Halliday Wine Companion 2018 | |
| New to Japan | |
| This wine is well suited to Asian fusion or Japanese food style | |
| Kind of grapes | 100% Pinot Blanc |
| Tasting note | Light pale colour with delicate gold hues. The bouquet is lively with lifted aromas of citrus flower, musk and gooseberry. Dainty acidity accompanies grapefruit, lime and crunchy apple with hints of melon, leaving a fresh clean finish on the palate. Handles spice. |
| % alcohol | 11.00% |
| Size of the bottle and Number of bottle per case | 750ml, 12 bottles/case |
| Indicative Pricing | A$11.00 FOB in Australia per bottle |
| Minimum order quantity | 1 pallet - 64 cases |
| In the same range, other available wine with different kind of grapes | Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay |
| Notes | 1388 cases produced (12 x 750 ml) |
| Product 2: Paracombe Tempranillo 2018 | |
| Unique Selling Proposition | |
| Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills | |
| Fruit grown at a specialist site, sloping red earth soils, well suited to this native Spanish variety. Small open tank fermentation with hand plunging. 18 months in French Oak Barriques & Hogsheads. Bottled and matured in winery estate underground cellars prior to release | |
| Restaurants, bottleshops, cellar door. | |
| Not exported to other markets | |
| Tempranillo is a growth variety in Australia | |
| Reviewed by Max Allen, Australian Financial Review. 2017 Vintage – 91 Points Halliday Wine Companion 2020, 90 Points Campbell Mattinson The Wine Front 2014 Vintage – 93 Points Halliday Wine Companion 2013 Vintage – 93 Points Rob Geddes MW | |
| New to Japan | |
| Excellent ageability due to cool climate | |
| Kind of grapes | 100% Tempranillo |
| Tasting note | Opulent deep purple colour with lifted aromas of cherry, blueberry, licorice and sweet spice. Enjoy generous fruit flavours and a deep silky palate. Superb concentration and purity with definitive tannins and flavour that lingers. |
| % alcohol | 14.20% |
| Size of the bottle and Number of bottle per case | 750ml, 12 bottles/case |
| Indicative Pricing | A$11.00 FOB in Australia per bottle |
| Minimum order quantity | 1 pallet - 64 cases |
| In the same range, other available wine with different kind of grapes | Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc |
| Notes | 400 dozen available |
| Product 3: Cellar Reserve 2013 | |
| Unique Selling Proposition | |
| Highly Awarded Red Wine. Classic blend with bottle age. A specialty offering | |
| A superb Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend. Harvested from select sites in cool climate Adelaide Hills. Crushed, destemmed and fermented at cool temperatures to gain gentle extractions of colour and flavor. The wine was carefully air cushion pressed, settled and transferred to oak for maturation. 20 months in French Oak Barriques & Hogsheads. Bottled and matured in winery estate underground cellars | |
| Direct cellar door and online | |
| Exporting to China & Thailand | |
| Collectable & rare offering to impress | |
| Blue Gold 2020 Sydney International Wine Comp, 92 Points Jeremy Oliver, Silver 2017 Adelaide Hills Wine Show, Bronze 2018 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards | |
| New to Japan | |
| Elegant black and gold label | |
| Kind of grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot |
| Tasting note | A superb wine with deep rich colour and flavour. In Paracombe Wines’ hallmark style the wine is highly aromatic, providing lifted aromas of dark cherry, cassis and blackberry. The palate is a delightful mix of sweet and spice, generous fruit and a long, layered finish. The Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine elegant fruit, structure and definition, whilst the Merlot grants balance of softness, a great marriage of complimentary grape varieties. Enjoy this wine with many styles of fine food. |
| % alcohol | 14.20% |
| Size of the bottle and Number of bottle per case | 750ml, 12 bottles/case |
| Indicative Pricing | A$17.00 FOB Australia per bottle) |
| Minimum order quantity | 1 pallet - 64 cases |
| In the same range, other available wine with different kind of grapes | Premium Shiraz |
| Notes | 900 cases available |
Directors
Kathy Drogemuller
Owner, Co-Founder
Chief Sales and Marketing Kathy uses her passion and energy to market Paracombe wines throughout Australia and the world.
Paul Drogemuller
Owner, Co-Founder
Chief Winemaker, Viticulturist, Paul's deep understanding of his vines and wines are focused on pleasurable drinking and sharing his passion for growing and making great wine.
Team
Ben Drogemuller
Logistics & Distribution
Second generation family member, Ben's role is making sure Paracombe wines get out to customers locally, nationally and globally to all our export markets.
The Paracombe Wines Team
Our Key People
From left..
Jess - Office Administration, Ben - Logisitics, Paul - Owner, Kathy - Owner, Nick - Assistant Winemaker, Bob - Vineyard, Ryan - Operations & Winemaking