Special Offers
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La Biondina Colombard 2018 Special Offer Dozen
NEW RELEASE
SPECIAL OFFER Save $61
A case of our most popular wine - mouthwatering passionfruit refreshment
Mixed McLaren Vale Reds Special Offer Dozen
SPECIAL OFFER Save $72
Four rich, warm reds to see you through winter. Enjoy great savings on this selection of McLaren Vale red wines.
05/07/2018 at 4:51 PM
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JOSEPH Winter Wild Lunch
Join us for an afternoon of rich red wines and hearty food at our JOSEPH Winter Wild Lunch, starring the new 2016 JOSEPH red wines perfectly paired with a seasonal feast by La Dolce Vita Catering.
This long, relaxed lunch is the only cellar door event at which we pour our JOSEPH wines, an unmissable opportunity to enjoy the JOSEPH range accompanied by a specially created menu. Discover just how good the 2016 vintage was in McLaren Vale as we pour the new release 2016 JOSEPH Moda Cabernet Merlot, Angel Gully Shiraz and Nebbiolo accompanied by a lavish five course lunch.
Don't miss this cosy afternoon of gourmet indulgence as you and your friends relish the beauty of winter in wine country, the highlight of the winter season.
Saturday 4th August - Click Here, Book Now
Sunday 5th August - SOLD OUT
JOSEPH Winter Wild Menu
NV Primo Secco Sparkling White
CARNE CRUDA
Chianina Beef Tartare, Mustard, Cured Egg, Crostini
2018 JOSEPH d'Elena Pinot Grigio
OSTRICHE
Herb Crumbed Smoky Bay Oysters, Salmon Roe, Myer Lemon Aioli
2016 JOSEPH Nebbiolo
GNOCCHI AL FORNO
Wood oven baked handmade gnocchi, duck ragu
2016 JOSEPH Moda Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
2016 JOSEPH Angel Gully Shiraz
ARROSTO DI MANZO
Wood Roasted Coorong Angus Beef Shank, Pickled Mustard Seed Mash, Salsa Verde, Seasonal Sides
NV JOSEPH The Fronti Fortified
LEMONMISU
Tiramisu with a Citrus Twist
Just $125 per person
Saturday 4th August - Click Here, Book Now
Sunday 5th August - SOLD OUT
21/06/2018 at 12:40 PM
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2018 La Biondina Colombard Release
La Biondina (the young blonde), a modern Australian classic, returns to cellar door with a new vintage.
TASTING NOTE
The nose has fresh passionfruit, pineapple, guava and citrus notes. The palate has mouth-watering acidity balanced with ‘fruit salad’ exuberance. Bursting with juicy passionfruit, mango and citrus flavours; La Biondina brings the taste of summer all year round.
VINEYARD REGIONS
The Adelaide Plains are just 10 meters above sea level and benefit from cooling maritime breezes (you can see the ocean from our winery). The dry, sunny climate and sandy loam soil are perfect for growing the late-ripening Colombard variety. Half of the fruit is picked a first ripeness to give fresh, citrus fruit notes, while the remainder is allowed to hang for another fortnight to develop the rich tropical passionfruit flavours that are such a feature of La Biondina.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
2018 saw perfect growing conditions in the Adelaide Plains. The long sunny days with no extreme weather conditions produced beautiful fruit from healthy, flourishing vines.
WINEMAKING
A long cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve delicate fruit flavours, followed by early bottling to capture the freshness.
Harvest February 2018 Grapes 100% Colombard Alcohol 12% Winemakers Joe Grilli & Tom Garrett Peak drinking Enjoy these fresh flavours within 12 months of release. Food Our ‘young blonde’ is a popular girl who can make friends with a wide variety of dishes, especially seafood, and spicy Asian flavours. Try pairing with salt and pepper squid, Pronunciation ’La bee-on-dee-nah’
12/06/2018 at 3:07 PM
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JOSEPH Olive Harvest Celebration National Tour
June sees the arrival of the first new extra virgin olive oil of the season, fresh from the press.
In celebration Primo Estate is hosting a national tour of traditional Italian olive harvest celebration dinners around the country:
JOSEPH Olive Harvest Lunch
12:00 PM to 3:30 PM Sat, 09/06/2018 - Sun, 10/06/2018
Venue: Primo Estate Cellar Door, McMurtrie Road, McLaren Vale, SA 5171
Melbourne JOSEPH Olive Harvest Celebration
6:30 PM to 10:30 PM Wed, 13/06/2018
Venue: +39 Pizzeria, 517 Malvern Road, Toorak, Victoria 3142
Sydney JOSEPH Olive Harvest Celebration
6:30 PM to 10:30 PM Tue, 19/06/2018
Venue: The Commons, 32 Burton St, Darlinghurst, New South Wales 2010
Brisbane JOSEPH Olive Harvest Celebration - SOLD OUT
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Tue, 26/06/2018
Venue: Bar Alto, The Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm, QLD 4005
Gold Coast JOSEPH Olive Harvest Celebration
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Wed, 27/06/2018
Venue: Gemelli Broadbeach, 2/2685 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, Queensland
Darwin JOSEPH Olive Harvest Celebration
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Tue, 03/07/2018
Venue: Pee Wee's at the Point, Alec Fong Lim Drive, East Point, NT 0820
Canberra JOSEPH Olive Harvest Celebration - SOLD OUT
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Tue, 10/07/2018
Venue: Italian & Sons, 7 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, ACT 2612
This unique celebration of fresh, seasonal produce will see Matteo Grilli flying his family’s new 2018 JOSEPH First Run Extra Virgin Olive Oil around the country for an unmissable series of wine dinners, all starring the new oil.
Book your tickets today - click here
18/05/2018 at 2:05 PM
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JOSEPH Olive Harvest Celebration Lunch - 9th & 10th June 2018
Join us for a traditional Italian celebration of the new season's extra virgin olive oil, fresh from the press! A true gourmet indulgence as we pour a selection of our wines, perfectly paired with olive oil rich Italian cuisine.
Menu
NV Primo Secco Sparkling White
Warm Marinated Olives
CROSTINI
Jerusalem Artichoke, Smoked Duck, Nuduja
2017 JOSEPH d'Elena Pinot Grigio
SARDINA FRITTA
Pecorino Herb Crumbed Port Lincoln Sardines, Winter Leaves, Grains, Blood Orange, Pickled Fleurieu Squid, Aioli
2017 Primo Estate Shale Stone Shiraz
2016 Primo Estate Zamberlan Cabernet Sangiovese
AGNELLO
Wood Roasted Hay Valley Lamb Loin, Paper Shell Almond Pearl Pea Purée, Green Olive Caponata, Rapini
2017 Primo Estate Il Briccone Shiraz Sangiovese
FORMAGGIO E DOLCE
Local and Imported Cheeses, Fig and Fennel Bread, Merlesco Poached Quince
Lemon, Vincotto Tartlets
$99 per person for four courses including five wines
Saturday 9th June - Click here, book now
Sunday 10th June - Click here, book now
10/05/2018 at 3:10 PM
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La Biondina Colombard makes 'Best of the Best' list
We were thrilled to read a glowing review of our ever popular 'La Biondina' Colombard in the February issue of Money Magazine:
Joe Grilli and the team at Primo Estate have made this unique McLaren Vale style a regular among Australia's best value whites. There's alluring fresh sweet pea and green bean aromatics, a vibrant, clean mid-palate and a clean, dryish finish.'
20/02/2018 at 2:35 PM
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Primo & Co 'Meet The Italians' Lunch
Saturday 7th April - Book Now, Click Here
Sunday 8th April - Book Now, Click Here
Celebrate the arrival of the new vintage of Primo & Co The Venetian Garganega, fresh from Italy where Joe makes it in the Soave region just outside Verona. This will also be the first time we pour our new Italian varietal Nero d'Avola at a cellar door lunch. Our friends at La Dolce Vita Catering have created a special seasonal menu to showcase the wines:
Menu
NV Primo Secco Sparkling White
ZUCCHINI FRITTELLI
Zucchini, Pecorino, Mint Fritter, White Anchovy Mayo
2017 Primo & Co The Venetian Garganega
2017 Primo Estate La Biondina Colombard
FRUTTI DI MARE
Local Fish and Shellfish Risotto
2017 Primo Estate Nero d'Avola
2016 Primo Estate Zamberlan Cabernet Sangiovese
ARROSTO DI MANZO
Wood Roasted Angus Beef Cap, Sweet & Sour Peppers, Horseraddish Mustard, White Bean Puree and Salsa Verde
POLLO ALLA GRIGLIA
Chargrilled Spatchcock, Roast Farro, Pomegranate, Marinated Chevre, Pickled Zucchini, Nduja Roasted Almonds
2016 JOSEPH La Magia Botrytis Riesling Traminer
LA PASTIERA
Traditional Neapolitan Easter Cake with Spiced Stone Fruit
Saturday 7th April - Book Now, Click Here
Sunday 8th April - Book Now, Click Here
06/02/2018 at 3:23 PM
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2018 Events Calendar
2018 EVENTS CALENDAR
MARCH
Melbourne Primo e Pizza - SOLD OUT
+39 Pizzeria, 517 Malvern Road, Toorak, Victoria 3142
Tuesday 6th March 2018
Brisbane Primo e Pizza - SOLD OUT
Fiamme, Shop 1, 299 Sandgate Road, Albion, Qld 4010
Thursday 15th March 2018
Primo Pranzo with Squid Ink
Saturday 24th March
Relax with a glass of wine and a delicious plate of seafood as the Squid Ink food truck visits our McLaren Vale cellar door.
APRIL
Primo & Co 'Meet The Italians' Lunch
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th April
Celebrate the arrival of the new vintage of Primo & Co The Venetian Garganega, fresh from Italy where Joe makes it in the Soave region just outside Verona.
Primo Pranzo with Feisty Filomena Food Truck
Saturday 21st April
Enjoy delicious panini, lasagna and arancini in our beautiful cellar door courtyard as Feisty Filomena food truck brings some Italian classics to Primo Estate.
MAY
Primo Estate Mother's Day Lunch
Sunday 13th May
Bring the family together to spoil mum with a relaxed long table wine lunch in McLaren Vale's most stylish cellar door.
JUNE
JOSEPH Olive Harvest Lunch
Saturday 9thSunday 10th & Monday 11th June
Join us for a traditional Italian celebration of the new season's extra virgin olive oil, fresh from the press! A true gourmet indulgence as we pour a selection of our wines, perfectly paired with olive oil rich Italian cuisine.
AUGUST
JOSEPH Winter Wild Lunch
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th August
Enjoy a day of rich red wines and hearty food in the depths of winter as we pour the newly released 2016, Angel Gully Shiraz and Moda Cabernet Merlot for the first time, accompanied by an Italian wood oven feast.
OCTOBER
Primo Estate Primavera Lunch
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th October
A traditional Italian celebration of the first buds of spring in the vineyard. Welcome the new season with a relaxed long table lunch of our Italian inspired wines perfectly paired with a menu of seasonal local produce.
NOVEMBER
Primo & Co Meet The Tuscan Pizza Party
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th November
Our Italy vs Australia taste test returns as we celebrate the arrival of our new vintage of 2017 Primo & Co The Tuscan Shiraz Sangiovese all the way from Italy. Enjoy delicious wood oven pizza at this relaxed long table lunch.
Tickets go on sale around six weeks before our events. Join our Amici Primo mailing list to receive notice when tickets are released.
02/01/2018 at 3:22 PM
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JOSEPH Sparkling Red returns to cellar door
We are delighted to be pouring our celebrated JOSEPH Sparkling Red in the JOSEPH Experience Tasting at cellar door, for a limited time as stocks are very limited. Winning 96 points and runner up for best Sparkling Red in Australia in Tyson Stelzer's 2017 Australian Sparkling Report this is truly a special drop, Tyson wrote:
'The grand complexity of Joseph meets every expectation of its deep and complex recipe, capturing all the depth and character of McLaren Vale cabernet, merlot and shiraz young and old. A deep purple hue heralds a universe of expansive complexity, spanning primary black plum and black cherry fruit, secondary roast nuts, dark chocolate and coffee and the tertiary allure of black olives. Firm, fine tannins and well-gauged dosage unite seamlessly on a long finish of captivating personality. Another great in the grand lineage of Joseph.'
Book your JOSEPH Experience today, call 08 8323 6800.
05/12/2017 at 3:58 PM
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The New 2017 La Biondina Colombard Is Here!
La Biondina (the young blonde) is a modern Australian classic. Each season she returns, eternally young, flaunting her finesse as the world's premier Colombard - buy now, click here
Winemaker’s Tasting Note
Bouquet: Fresh passionfruit, pineapple, guava and citrus notes.
Palate: Mouth-watering acidity balanced with ‘fruit salad’ exuberance. Bursting with juicy passionfruit, mango and citrus flavours. This wine is the taste of summer all year round.
Vineyard Region
The Adelaide Plains are just 10 meters above sea level and benefit from cooling maritime breezes (you can see the ocean from our winery). The sunny dry climate and sandy loam soil are perfect for growing the late-ripening Colombard variety.
Vintage Conditions
The very long and cool growing season in 2017 lead to one of Primo Estate’s latest ever vintages. Slow ripening allowed intense flavours to develop which, combined with the good natural acidity of the cooler summer, produced some of the best fruit we have seen in years. The grapes were picked in separate parcels across a spectrum of ripeness levels to achieve the perfect balance of luscious tropical fruit and crisp green apple and citrus.
Winemaking
A long cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve delicate fruit flavours, followed by early bottling to capture the freshness.
01/06/2017 at 5:01 PM
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