By Sam StathamI have just done some pretty interesting statistics. They are of course rubbery, but still interesting. They are based on our farm. I have been looking carefully at our 2010 soil test reports and calculated how much carbon has been sequestered by Rosnay since we converted it to organic farming in 1998. In … Read more
PROFILE NOTES Region: NSW Central Ranges (Canowindra) on the banks of the Belubula RiverGrape Variety: Cabernet (40%), Shiraz (40%), Merlot (20%)Vintage: 2006Closure: Cork (750ml and magnum) and screw cap (375ml)Peak drinking: NowBody: Full bodyAlcohol: 14%Oak: Nil TASTING NOTESColour: Vibrant, deep dark plum red with purple huesNose: Big, rich, jammy nose. Juicy plum and cherry overtones … Read more
by Sam StahamSometimes you read or view something that challenges your beliefs. Its generally quite a healthy little seed of doubt in the window box of your world view, that grows until you can no longer ignore it, but need to double check your thinking software. “Is it Organic”, by Mischa Popoff, is one such … Read more
PROFILE NOTES Region: NSW Central Ranges (Canowindra) on the banks of the Belubula RiverGrape Variety: Shiraz (50%), Cabernet (25%), Merlot (25%)Vintage: 2008Closure: Screw capPeak drinking: NowBody: Full bodyAlcohol: 14%Oak: Nil TASTING NOTESColour: Deep garnet red with alluring bright purple hueNose: Rich, ripe berry fruit on the nose with dark plum and cherry overtones with a … Read more
It was a big day last Monday after a huge Flickerfest weekend. We harvested grapes for over 9 hours, Richard and Sam relaying the 6 tonne trailers back and forth to the Windowrie winery, clocking up 40 tonnes of Shiraz and Merlot for the 2011 Rosnay Triple Blend. This is the last pick before the … Read more
Following the huge success of Flickerfest 2011 at Rosnay, Flickerfest, Pics in the Sticks, Rosnay and several local businesses have teamed up to raise much needed funds for the Japanese earthquake disaster relief. We hope to see you here on the 16th!Check out the Facebook event for it!
Our household has always been full of music, we play music when we can, and we support musicians as much as we can. The wise words by Robert Fripp, that “Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence”, are an echo of a couple of french quotes about food and wine: “Wine makes … Read more
Here at Rosnay we have 12 different varieties of figs, and now in early March 2011 they are well and truly in season. We have a total of about 120 trees which began bearing ripe figs about 3 weeks ago and which probably have another 3 weeks to go. Growing figs is easy enough in … Read more
Have you ever wanted to get away from the stress of daily life, in a beautiful location, and immersing yourself in organic and eco-living? Spanning the east coast of Australia, we have friends who run Bed and Breakfasts Spas and Luxury Retreats that offer not only that, but Rosnay wines to boot… North QLD: Whitsunday … Read more
by Sam StathamOrganic farmer Steve Marsh from near Kojonup in WA had an unexpected Christmas present last year. He was informed by the WA Government that his farm, which was certified organic, had Genetically Modified canola growing on it more than 1.5km inside his property boundary. The response from his organic certifier, NASAA (the National … Read more