THE LANE VINEYARD

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Conceived in France and created in the Adelaide Hills, The Lane wines are neither European or Australian in style, rather the best of both worlds. These wines have the structure and finesse of Europe's best, complimented by intense fine fruit flavours and spice, a product of Australian sunlight and the terroir of The Lane.

THE LANE GATHERING 2007
SAUVIGNON SEMILLON
Colour Brilliant pale straw with soft green hues
Bouquet Fragrant honeysuckle, guava and limes
Palate Rich apricot, guava and limes. Delicate floral spice notes. Great weight and fine minerality, Sauvignon for grown-ups
Food Recommendations Oysters, Salt and paper squid, Spicy Asian, Chevre
Cellaring 1 to 5 years
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The Lane is about style. An evolutionary new style. Slippery & sensuous. Has a synergy with food. Delivers in the mouth. Powerful but fine. Occasion wine. Unique.

THE LANE BEGINNING 2004
CHARDONNAY
Colour Pale straw with green hues
Bouquet Roasted almond with lemon & lime
Palate Hints of peach overlaid with fine lime fruit
Food Recommendations Scallops, any fish, creamy Carbonnara pasta, bread and great butter
Cellaring 1 to 5 years
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THE LANE 19th MEETING
2003
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Colour Deep plum red
Bouquet Complex cassis, plum, tobacco leaf, sage and mint.
Palate Medium to full bodied with great depth of varietal flavours. Classic structured palate with length & fine, ripe tannins.
Food Recommendations Rare Beef, Aged Cheddar, Texas Burger.
Cellaring 6-10 years
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THE LANE REUNION
2003
SHIRAZ
Colour Medium Red with purple hues
Bouquet Black Cherry, star anise, cracked white pepper
Palate Blackberry and plum with hints of cinnamon and pepper spice
Food Recommendations Lamb, Osso Bucco, Wild Duck, Tallegio
Cellaring 6 to 10 years
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2005 Gathering is the most popular wine at Guillaume at Bennalong

John Clancy, Sommelier
Sydney Magazine Nov 07