Morambro Creek
Padthaway (Australia)


The Estate
 The property was founded in 1994 by the Bryson Family who first settled in the Padthaway region in 1955. In the early 1990's the Brysons decided to take the plunge and plant vines on the property. Initially their plan was to sell these grapes to the big wine producers but after a few vintages, the desire to see the fruits of their labour turned into their own wine, was just too great for them to resist. In 1998 they held onto a small selection of their fruits and sent it to the Cape Jaffa Winery to be made into wine. Morambro Creek was born, the name coming from the creek that meanders through the property.

“Rich, opulent reds from Padthaway that will repay a short period of cellar aging.”
- Anthony Dias' blue pocket guide to wine 2006

The Vineyards
 They farm 420 acres, separated into two plots each of 210 acres, about 7-8 kilometers apart. The vines enjoy a cool Mediterranean climate with plentiful winter / spring rainfall and the limestone subsoil that provides the excellent drainage. The grapes varieties cultivated here are Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.

 At Morambro Creek, their sole objective is to produce the best wines possible from their unique vineyard site. Planted on own rootstock and located in the Padthaway valley which is comprised of rich Terra Rosa soils their estate vineyard benefits from excellent sun exposure producing grapes of optimum flavor, color and tannin development. The warm summer days are moderated each evening by coastal winds that cool the vines and result in a longer ripening period. This extended period allows for the grape tannins and seed to fully ripen prior to being harvested, thus creating wines that are rich and supple on the palate.
Their pursuit of great wine can also be seen in the meticulous management of their vineyard. They strive for low crop yields and small grape bunches of intense flavor, and whilst they employ the latest technology in the vineyard to help them achieve vine balance and reduced vigor, they harvest when the fruit reaches full flavor development.


Morambro Creek


Morambro vineyards with kangaroo


Australian Wine Trip, August 2005

The Wines


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UPC code: 7 84585 00466 9
2009 Morambro Creek, Padthaway, Shiraz 12/750ml
"Garnet black color. Rich melted toffee, strawberry-raspberry pie, watermelon gelato, honeycomb, and clay aromas are inviting with a satiny fruity medium-to-full body and a long, tangy pomegranate, tomato, praline, sour cherry, and passionfruit finish. A sensationally delicious shiraz that hits all of the high notes with complexity, power and finesse."
- Beverage Testing Institute (November 14th 2011), 96 pts

WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Platinum Medal

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UPC code: 7 84585 00466 9
2008 Morambro Creek, Padthaway, Shiraz 12/750ml
"Dark fruit colour. Winemaker used beautiful fruit for this one. Plum, vanilla and creamy smooth with its fine tannins. Chocolate and blackberries on the palate. A very well produced fruit driven wine that is balanced perfectly."
- Australian Wine Showcase (July/Aug. 2010), 92 pts

SILVER MEDAL
San Francisco International Wine Competition 2010

UPC code: 7 84585 00466 9
2007 Morambro Creek, Padthaway, Shiraz 12/750ml
"Has four gold medals awarded in Sydney, London, San Francisco and NZ, and indeed it is flashy, show style, with masses of blackberry and plum fruit, lots of American oak and plenty of tannins. I'm not disposed to spoil the party. Screwcap." - James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011, 94 pts

"Inky ruby. Spicy, strongly perfumed bouquet of red berries, cherry preserves, cracked pepper and fresh flowers. Medium-bodied, liqueur-like red and dark berry flavors are sharply focused, with nervy minerality adding grip. Clings impressively on the finish, with the juicy berry qualities repeating."
- International Wine Cellar (July/Aug 2008), 90 pts

"The purple-colored 2007 Morambro Creek Shiraz delivers a perfume of violets, pepper, black cherry, and blueberry. Medium-bodied, on the palate mineral notes and savory black fruits emerge leading to a fruit-filled finish. This tasty Shiraz will evolve for 1-2 years and drink well from 2011 to 2019."
- Wine Advocate (Dec. 09), 90 pts

"This is from Padthaway on South Australia's Limestone Coast, on of our most under-rated shiraz regions. A show gold medalist, it has layers of black fruit, oak and tannins. It's rich and full-bodied with bright flavours and a spicy edge. A good match to roast beef."
- The Daily Telegraph - Australia (March 10), BEST DRINK
National Retail Price: $26.95 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 00464 5
2007 Morambro Creek, Padthaway, Cabernet Sauvignon 12/750ml
Winemaking at Morambro Creek is very traditional and labor intensive. Oak maturation takes place using 35-40% new barrels French barriques. In good cellars, Morambro Creek Cabernet Sauvignon can age for anywhere from 7 to 10 years. This blend was put together using select barrels from the family estate that best demonstrate the intensity of the fruit balanced by integrated oak.

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- Wine Enthusiast (May 2012), 90 pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 00464 5
2007 Morambro Creek, Padthaway, Cabernet Sauvignon 12/750ml
Winemaking at Morambro Creek is very traditional and labor intensive. Oak maturation takes place using 35-40% new barrels French barriques. In good cellars, Morambro Creek Cabernet Sauvignon can age for anywhere from 7 to 10 years. This blend was put together using select barrels from the family estate that best demonstrate the intensity of the fruit balanced by integrated oak.

"The purple-colored 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon was aged in 35% new French barriques. It exhibits an already complex aromatic array of eucalyptus/mint, cedar, spice box, black currant and blackberry. On the palate it has excellent depth, plenty of savory fruit, ripe tannin, and a lengthy finish. It will evolve for another 2-3 years and provide pleasure from 2010 to 2018. "
- Wine Advocate (Feb. 09), 90 pts

"Opaque purple. Jammy boysenberry and cherry liqueur on the nose. Fat and sweet, offering supple dark berry preserve flavors, no apparent tannins and a hint of succulent herbs. Offers plenty of deep, sweet fruit and a fairly persistent finish. "
- International Wine Cellar (July/Aug 2008), 87 pts
National Retail Price: $26.95 / bottle

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UPC code: 7 84585 00465 2
2004 Morambro Creek, Padthaway, Chardonnay 12/750ml
Winemaking at Morambro Creek is very traditional and labor intensive. Whole bunches are placed immediately in the press for extraction of juice and removal from skins. The juice is clarified in temperature-controlled stainless steel, before being fermented, stabilized and bottled in order to retain and exhibit the character of the vineyard's fruit.

The 2004 harvest was a moderate and mild growing season. Fruit was under no disease pressure. Vintage staff appreciated a well paced picking season with low crop yields. Varietal characters were very strong and overall assessment was extremely high.
Pale yellow. Quite intense citrus/melon fruit aromas layered with subtle oak. Long, creamy palate generous with flavor, length and texture. Persistent acid structure on finish.
National Retail Price: $22.95 / bottle