Zema Estate
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Grape growing and winemaking has been a large part of the Zema Family history and heritage dating back to the 1800’s. It was at this time that the Zema family first became involved with vineyards and winemaking not only for personal consumption but also on a commercial basis.
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Established in 1982, Zema Estate is a small family owned and operated winery located in the heart of Australia's Coonawarra wine region. The Zema family is proudly traditional in the 'vine to wine' process, from hand pruning and dry land viticulture through to bottling and packaging their wine on-site.
The bottling of all Zema Estate wines is done on-site at the winery. The family has for many years operated its own bottling line however due to increasing demand this has recently changed to using a large and modern mobile bottling facility which sets up on-site on demand. Bottling times are determined by the maturation and development of the wines, with all aspects overseen by Winemaker Greg Clayfield and the family. The new warehouse provides ideal storage conditions for wines awaiting release.
Today Zema Estate is managed by Nick and Matt Zema with Demetrio and Francesca never too far away, either helping out in Cellar Door or cooking up a storm for visitors, staff and guests. Nick is based at the winery and Matt in Melbourne and the brothers are in daily contact and work very closely together.
Zema Estate's selection of handcrafted quality wines are renowned for their intense rich fruit, excellent varietal definition, elegance, balance and consistency.
Sauvignon Blanc
Zema Estate Sauvignon BlancZema Estate’s Sauvignon Blanc is fresh and crisp, with tropical flavours including passionfruit and attractive underlying citrus – lemon / lime characters. An excellent match to a range of fresh foods and dishes.
Merlot
Zema Estate Merlot Zema Estate Merlot, with rich complex spicy plum fruit and cedar oak nose, displays classical Merlot varietal characters. Soft and approachable on release with the structure and depth that rewards cellaring.
Cluny
ClunyA blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec, this wine exhibits rich sweet fruit with oak overtones and intense complex flavours derived from the use of these four grape varieties. This wine may be enjoyed young with its full fruit flavours or allowed to develop further with bottle ageing.
Shiraz
ShirazZema Estate Shiraz is a rich robust wine with trademark Coonawarra characteristics of pepper and spicy fruit integrated with vanillan oak overtones. A well weighted wine with excellent structure that will continue to develop with bottle age.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet SauvignonZema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a benchmark Coonawarra Cabernet, concentrated with rich blackberry and mint fruit further enhanced with well integrated oak. A well structured and balanced wine allowing further development with bottle age.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet SauvignonZema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a benchmark Coonawarra Cabernet, concentrated with rich blackberry and mint fruit further enhanced with well integrated oak. A well structured and balanced wine allowing further development with bottle age.
'Family Selection' Cabernet Sauvignon
Zema Estate Family Selection Cabernet SauvignonThe family secret, this outstanding wine is produced in extremely limited quantities. It has all the characteristics of a classic Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon; concentrated fruit flavours, fuller style, rich palate and excellent balance. It is perfect for long term cellaring where its firm structure will blossom with age.
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