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COVID-19 Statement from Orbach Family Wines

Just like you, we have been monitoring the evolution and impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). It is our utmost priority to ensure our customers are feeling safe when considering to purchase our wine. We would like to share with you the safety measures that we have adopted, and explain how the governments restrictions will affect our service (updated 23 March 2020):   Precautions with our wine production include: All of our wines were bottled in Australia pre-2018 to 2019, well in advance of the initial outbreak of COVID-19. The packaging we use is 100% Australian made (including glass, screw caps and cardboard boxes).   Supply chain & logistic precautions include: Our warehouse & logistic chain is managed in a way with...

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💥New Vintage Shiraz has arrived!

New vintage Shiraz has arrived! 2018 RESERVE Shiraz - Clare ValleyThis cool climate wine presents as a stunning combination of bright magenta colours, flavours of blackberry conserve and aromas of white pepper and five-spice. All delicately cradled in a seamless way, with hints of French oak and great tannin structure. A classic Clare Valley Shiraz that is truly expressive of the regions terroir and heritage.$18.00

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Tempranillo takes home another medal - this time at the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards!

Last Friday we picked up a Bronze at the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards!   BRONZE MEDAL 2019 ROYAL MELBOURNE WINE AWARDS89.0 points Judges Comments: "Some earthy and savoury spice.. black pepper and dark cherry.. good mouth coating and fresh, medium weight."  "Subdued nose, cherry fruits, grippy tannin" "Nice simple red fruits, good structure, simple but nice drink.".  But hey, why not judge for yourself! We're offering a limited Tempranillo twin pack special: Two bottles of Side Gate Art Series wines for just $50, with free delivery for Melbourne metro customers! SHOP NOW Our Tempranillo stands tall with a previous award at the Sydney Royal Wine show:  GOLD MEDAL2019 KPMG SYDNEY ROYAL WINE SHOW 95 pointsTop of the classJudges Comments: "Very solid Class. The 2018 wines shone...

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Orange Moscato Cocktail Recipe

Move over Mimosa’s - there’s a new ‘breakfast’ cocktail in town!The acidity of the orange juice in this cocktail gently cuts through the sweet Moscato grapes to produce a delicious and light fruity punch. Top contender for Christmas morning, or a lazy Sunday brunch…because it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Orange Moscato Cocktail  4 x 30ml shots Side Gate Moscato1 x 30ml shot Cointreau 1 x 30ml shot Orange juice2 sprigs of mint  Garnish: 2 orange slices2 strawberries (cut in half) Sprig of mint    1. Shake all ingredients together in a cocktail shaker with ice.2. Place orange slices in a glass first (nicely stacked against the glass wall) then fill with ice.3. Add liquid from cocktail shaker, and garnish with...

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Josef's first Tempranillo wins GOLD at 2019 Sydney Royal Wine Show!

We are beyond excited to announce that our 2018 Tempranillo from the Adelaide Hills took home a gold medal at the Sydney Royal Wine Show! Not only that, it was also voted best in class! What an honour! The entire team is over the moon and feeling very proud of this accomplishment.   GOLD MEDAL2019 KPMG SYDNEY ROYAL WINE SHOW 95: Top wine!25/1 | Orbach Family Wines Pty Ltd: 2018, Ok Tempranillo COLLINGWOOD VIC Judges Comments: "Very solid Class. The 2018 wines shone with their brightness and vitality. Top wine had depth of fruit with judicious use of oak."

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