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The RAFI Drop: Sinapius Winery
Meet The Maker: Sinapius
This month’s RAFI Drop highlights an elegant Chardonnay from a family owned winery in Tasmania.
We spoke with the Sinapius team to learn more about their beautiful winery in Tasmania and their desire to produce wines with minimal intervention.
Continue reading to discover more about operator and winemaker Linda Morice, her deep love for wine, and delve behind the scenes of this month’s featured wine.
Join us at RAFI from Monday 4th September – Saturday 30th September between 4pm – 6pm, to experience this wine at a reduced price as part of The RAFI Drop! This wine is also on our wine menu to order when dining with us.
About The Winemaker
Born and raised in Tasmania, Linda and her late husband Vaughn Dell purchased the original two-hectare vineyard that is now Sinapius in 2005.
Their love of the island saw both of them return to their roots after spending time living and working in some of Australia’s best wine regions, including Yarra Valley and Margaret River.
Linda’s wine journey started the organic way – by drinking it! Whilst living in Sydney, soaking up the food and culture, it was a natural evolution for her to delve into wine.
She loves Chardonnay from everywhere, and Chablis if forced to choose a favourite.
About The Winery
When Linda and Vaughn embarked on their winemaking venture, their objective was to craft exceptional wines with minimal interference. From the initial planting and attentive nurturing of the grapes to their maintenance and eventual harvest, they were committed to executing each step to the utmost of their capabilities.
The 4.3-hectare vineyard is situated 80-100 meters above sea level, providing the grapes with an extended and consistent growing season. Inspired by the vineyard traditions of Burgundy, Sinapius Winery’s philosophy emphasises low vine yields to concentrate the grapes and maximise their intensity, a key factor in crafting exceptional wine.
About The RAFI Drop
2019 Sinapius ‘Home Vineyard’ Chardonnay
This 100% estate grown Chardonnay sourced is wild fermented in French Oak barrels, undergoing full malolactic fermentation and 12 months maturation.
Described as a wine that has been allowed to explore far horizons without ever losing sight of home, it has delightful notes of nectarine, grapefruit with lightly grilled nuts and cooked peach nose. It has a long finish and retains youthful, savoury oak notes.
To discover more about Sinapius visit their website or follow them on socials to learn from the experts and stay up to date on new vintages.
Join us at RAFI from Monday 4th September – Saturday 30th September between 4pm – 6pm, to experience this wine at a reduced price as part of The RAFI Drop! This wine is also on our wine menu to order when dining with us.