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Clive Otto at Jerusalem Holow Wines.

Jerusalem Hollow Wines are delighted to announce that from 2008 our still wines and sparkling base wine are being made under contract by Clive Otto. In 2003, when chief winemaker for Vasse Felix, Clive was awarded Australian Winemaker of the Year by Winestate Magazine.

The secondary process of fermenting the base in bottle to produce the traditional sparkling continues to be done by Harald Osbourne who divides his time between here and California.

Partnership Agreement with the Festival of Perth.

Jerusalem Hollow Wines have reached a partnership agreement with the Festival of Perth to supply sparkling wine to the festival both for their international guests and venues for festival events duing the 2009 Festival of Perth.

Where to buy Jerusalem Hollow Wines.

Jerusalem Hollow Wines are available in the following locations:

• All Seasons Hotel - Margaret River
• Winos - Margaret River
• Regional Wine Centre - Bussell Highway, Cowaramup
• Hayashi Japanese Restaurant - Applecross
• Must Wine Bar - Highgate
• Wine Liaisons Liquor Store - East Fremantle
• George's Bistro - East Fremantle
• Freo Doctor Wine Store - Arundel St, Fremantle
• Witchy's Liquor - Bussell Hwy, Witchcliffe

Awards

Jerusalem Hollow Wines was awarded a bronze medal at the Macquarie 2007 Margaret River Wine Show for top sparkling wine.

Reviews

Top critic takes notice

Our wines have achieved early acclaim from respected Australian wine critic James Halliday. In his Australian Wine Companion 2007, Halliday gave four and a half stars and a rating of 90 out of 100 to our 2003 Methode Champenoise Chardonnay, describing it as

“very flavoursome and complex in the fashion that Harold Osborne has always favoured; peach, honey, cream and nuts with 2 years on lees”.

Halliday also enjoyed our 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, giving it four stars and a rating of 87, and describing it as “clean, fresh, light-bodied, balanced and not green”.

Jerusalem Hollow 2003 Vintage Sparkling Chardonnay

Comments from a blind tasting by wine consultant Paul McArdle:

"Bright, clear, lemon yellow colour. The bead is persistent and very active, ... There are fresh aromas of chardonnay and possibly red fruits, with a suggestion of fresh lees providing a light toasty lift.

The palate expresses the influence of lees maturation, with some complex, earthy, mushroom and vegemite characters. ... Although showing primary New World fruit, it is restrained by an impression of cooler fruit profile and secondary autolytic characters. It is well balanced, without overt acidity - but sufficient, although it would have been more focused and linear with slightly higher acidity. ...

Overall, this is a very good style - 'Champagne-like' with its lees influence, slight fruit restraint and complex secondary characters. Also, it retains a vibrancy and freshness. It is well made and has some personality."