Our Review
Mal Baisden and Lel Doon purchased the 20-ha Back Pocket property in 1997, which had long been used for fruit growing, with a small patch of shiraz planted in the early ’80s. It was progressively expanded to its present level: shiraz (0.7 ha), tempranillo (0.5 ha), fiano and graciano (0.4 ha each). The Old Savina Shiraz recognises the efforts of the Savina family, who planted the shiraz; Arabia, a budget-priced shiraz; Castanets, 100% tempranillo; and Pickpocket, a rose produced from the juice run-off to concentrate the shiraz. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Peter Scudamore-Smith MW (Contract) |
| Region |
Granite Belt |
| Address |
90 Savina Lane, Severnlea, Qld 4380
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| Established |
1997 |
| Dozens |
400 |
| Vineyards (area) |
2 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Not |
| Telephone |
0418 196 035
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| Website |
www.backpocket.com.au
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