We are excited to introduce Gold Trail serving as a unique, meaningful and memorable keepsake. This product release encompasses the values central to our own business ethos, success through teamwork and pushing boundaries.
Inspired by a Chinese success story in Australia during the 1850’s gold rush, a period responsible for many Chinese Australian connections today and a feat emulated by many that followed.
While travelling from Adelaide and Robe to the Victorian gold fields, a group of sojourners conquered hardship and adversity to discover the richest shallow alluvial gold deposit ever found in Australian history.
Inspired by a Chinese success story in Australia during the 1850’s gold rush, a period responsible for many Chinese Australian connections today and a feat emulated by many that followed.
While travelling from Adelaide and Robe to the Victorian gold fields, a group of sojourners conquered hardship and adversity to discover the richest shallow alluvial gold deposit ever found in Australian history.
The Journey
Follow the journey of the early sojourners who forged a pathway to the abundant gold deposit at Canton Lead.
“I admire people with the courage to push into unchartered territory chasing their goals”
The Wine
Chris Thomas is the Managing Director and Chief Winemaker of Dowie Doole. Chris is a highly acclaimed winemaker recognized both in Australia and China with many wines rated in the high 90’s by the Halliday Wine Companion.
“Gold Trail was an exciting opportunity to be involved in the creation of something new and special. We have brought together an exceptional wine that I am very proud of.”
The Wine
A 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, crafted from the highest quality fruit collected from iconic vineyards along the gold trail. A quintessential wine displaying intense blackberry aromas complemented with velvety fine-grained tannins.
The Wine
A 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, crafted from the highest quality fruit collected from iconic vineyards along the gold trail.
A quintessential wine displaying intense blackberry aromas complemented with velvety fine-grained tannins
Technical Information
Varietal: Cabernet Savignon
Origin: multi region blend
South Australia
Vintage: 2016
Style: Dry Red
Cellering: Will peak after 2026
Size: 750mL
Alcohol: 14.5
Standard drinks – 8.30
Technical Information
Varietal : Cabernet Savignon
Origin: multi region blend, South Australia
Vintage: 2016
Style : Dry Red
Drinking well now, but will peak after 2026
Size: 750mL
Alcohol: 14.5
Standard drinks – 8.30
The Glassware
Nick is regarded as one of Australia’s pre-eminent glass artists, awarded amongst other things the title of Living Treasure. Since the mid 1970’s Nick Mount has been working on a developing studio arts practice in glass. He has established a wide reputation for his production, commissions and exhibition work.
The Gold Trail features 2 elegant borracheros glasses adorned in 24 carat gold.
The borracheros glasses, designed specifically for the Gold Trail, bounce back up when knocked over.
History remembers those who dared
Contents
100% Australian made.
Initial release limited to 660 units.
24 carat gold adorned box, bottle, booklet and glasses.
Historical information booklet.
An exceptional wine experience.
Contents
100% Australian made.
Initial release limited to 660 units.
24 carat gold adorned box, bottle, booklet and glasses.
Historical information booklet.
An exceptional wine experience.
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