SIRROMET ACKNOWLEDGED BY MARKET LEADER

Cheif winemaker Peter Gago from well known Australian wine producer Penfolds, recently visited Sirromet with a friend, dining in Restaurant Lurleens and taking a winery tour with Sirromet's Chief winemaker Adam Chapman. "I was very impressed by the winery layout - especially the intake, and tank set-up & controls. Ditto the sustainability focus - across all functions." said Peter.

During his visit, Peter also commented "The whites (finished & unfinished) were impressive, offering true 'over-delivery' at their price-points.  The reds show great promise ... it would be great to re-visit them in a few years when vines are a bit older..."

Sirromet are proud of our state-of-the-art production facilities allowing us to produce award winning Queensland wines.

SIRROMET AWARDED 4.5 STARS

Sirromet has been awarded a 4.5 star rating in the prestigious 2011 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion publication. Results were announced on July 27. This is great recognition from one of Australia's leading wine writers. James Halliday visited Sirromet a few years ago, inspecting the headquarters at Mount Cotton and vineyards at Ballandean on the Granite Belt.

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SIRROMET NOW ON FACEBOOK

That's right, we have got with the times and are pleased to advise we are now on face book! So to find out whats happening around the winery click below.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 2010: Sirromet rated 4.5 stars by James Halliday, win movie tickets and Father's Day...

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FRIDAY, JULY 23 2010: Win movie tickets, regional flavours this Saturday, tasting tips and more

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Our very own chief winemaker Adam Chapman tells City news readers how ten years of hard work has reaped success and talks about our aspirations and goals for the future, both at home and abroad.

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FRIDAY, JULY 9 2010: Exciting times for Sirromet, win movie tickets, the love machine and more..

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The results of the RNA Royal QLD Wine Show have been released and Sirromet has been awarded Gold for our 2009 Vineyard Selection Verdelho and Bronze for our 2008 Signature Collection Sparkling Red!

The Royal Queensland Wine Show is one of Australia's oldest, most prestigious and highly contested wine shows and allows Australia's best wine producers to reveal their new season's vintage, gaining public recognition for their achievements.

This latest achievement brings our awards tally to 436! Why not try these award winners for yourself? Click here to buy online

FRIDAY, JUNE 25 2010: Introducing Sirromet's new look, win movie tickets and more...

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E-LIFESTYLEWINE ISSUE: 45

FRIDAY, JUNE 11 2010: Introducing the new Sauvignon Blanc, A day on the green with Blondie and more

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This week Sirromet welcomed two special VIP visitors from leading business group, Dong Run Group one of the largest business groups in Jiangxi which covers department stores, retail, wholesale, international trading, property, hotels, logistics and construction.

Our guests spent the morning at The Driving Centre experiencing exhilarating hot laps followed by a winery tour and a wonderful dining experience at Restaurant Lurleen's. 

This visit has helped Sirromet to further develop its relationship with the business group in order to develop wine sales in China and raise the overall profile of the superb quality wines from the Granite Belt region. 

"It's terrific and the flow-on effect from this will give Sirromet exposure in other provinces also. They have embraced it and love the prestige that comes with the wine," says Mr Morris.

We look forward to an exciting future!

FRIDAY, MAY 28 2010: New Cellar Door menu, introducing Barry and more...

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FRIDAY, APRIL 28 2010: Mothers day gift ideas, free movie tickets, warehouse sale & more

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10 YEARS ON AND STILL GOING STRONG 

We are pleased to announce that 2010 is already our most successful and strongest year to date and along with achiveing some amazing yields and significant milestones, we are looking forward to taking your favourite winery to new heights.

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QUEENSLANDERS LOVE RESTAURANT LURLEEN'S

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 2009: The people of Queensland have voted and Restaurant Lurleen's has been officially recognised as the favourite place to dine for Modern Australian cuisine in the 2009 I Love FOOD Awards.

More than 100,000 votes were received across 16 categories in the awards, Australia's largest people's choice restaurant awards, presented by the Lifestyle FOOD Channel.  

Restaurant Lurleen's Executive Chef Andrew Mirosch said he believes part of the restaurant's success lies in his commitment to local Queensland produce.

"We are using 90 percent Queensland grown and harvested produce. We buy direct from local farmers and fishermen and the only imported products in the restaurant are aborio rice and parmesan cheese."

Recently awarded two stars in the Courier Mail's Good Food Guide, Restaurant Lurleen's list of awards includes Best Restaurant 2009 at The Courier Mail's Lifestyle Awards for two years in a row and State title of Best Restaurant in a Winery Restaurant and Catering Awards for five years in a row for Best Restaurant in a Winery.

Located in a picturesque winery with breathtaking views out to Moreton Bay and Stradbroke Island, the restaurant is a unique Queensland destination combining sophisticated modern Australian food with a sublime setting. It has been a constant favourite with locals since its inception.

Restaurant Lurleen's at Sirromet Winery is just 30 minutes south from Brisbane's CBD or 40 minutes north from the Gold Coast at 850 Mount Cotton Road, Mount Cotton

SIRROMET'S VIOGNIER TOP QLD WHITE WINE!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 2009: Sirromet's 2007 Seven Scenes Viognier has scooped the pool at the Brisbane Fine Wine Festival taking out two of the highest honours - Judges Choice Top Queensland White Wine and another for Highest Scoring Queensland Wine.

The Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation Trophy for The Judges Choice Top QLD White Wine and the Queensland Premiers Perpetual Trophy for The Highest Scoring Queensland Wine will be presented at a dinner on Thursday 25 June in the Mercure Brisbane Ballroom.

Sirromet Chief Winemaker Adam Chapman said he believed the Granite Belt can produce great Viognier.

"We've benchmarked the 2007 Seven Scenes Viognier amongst the best in the world and found it leaving the great wines from Condrieu, the birth place of Viognier, for dead."

A multiple medal winner, this rich, full bodied Viognier shows intense fruit flavours and fine Granite Belt varietal characters with lovely balance between fruit, oak and acidity. It was produced using only the best parcels of fruit from Sirromet's St Jude's vineyard. The wine retails for $25.

Sirromet's  2007 Sirromet Granite Belt Sparkling Petit Verdot also won a Silver Medal and Bronze Medals were awarded to 2006 Sirromet "Seven Scenes" Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir, 2007 Sirromet Granite Belt "Seven Scenes" Chardonnay, 2008 Sirromet "820 Above" Verdelho and  2006 Sirromet "Seven Scenes" Cabernet Sauvignon.

Since opening its doors nearly nine years ago, Sirromet has amassed 389 wine awards.

SIRROMET'S MERLOT A TRUE WINNER!

MONDAY, JUNE 1 2009: Sirromet's ‘Seven Scenes' 2005 Merlot, already the recipient of 14 awards, has won high praise again, this time from the Wine Industry Journal's Merlot Panel. (Wine Industry Journal, March/April 09)

They picked the Seven Scenes 2005 Merlot ($22) as one of their top three best merlots in their Australia and New Zealand Merlot tasting along with Smith & Hooper ‘Reserve'2006 Merlot ($45) and Irvine Wines 2004 ‘Grant Merlot' ($120).

"This shows that Queensland wines can play with the other major wine areas throughout Australia and New Zealand," said Sirromet's Chief Winemaker Adam Chapman.

"We aim to make a pretty good drop in the Merlot sector each year and it's great to see that recognised.

"It was also nice to see the Irvine Grand Merlot next to ours, as Jim Irvine has been my mentor for the last 25 years. He has taught me a lot about Merlot and winemaking in general. It's a nice tribute to Sirromet and Irvine Wines and of course Merlot, one of the best varieties in the world, if made with passion."

Sirromet only releases its Seven Scenes Merlot in great vintages with optimum weather conditions and fruit intensity. During the past 10 years, only four vintages have been deemed suitable for Seven Scenes Merlot, including 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2007.

The judge's comments:

One of the panel's favourite wines, showing rich yet delicate complex fruit and spicy oak lift.  "This wine is well managed, an absolute classic style with great ageing potential," one taster said. The tasters enjoyed the firmness of this wine, considering it Old World in style, remaining beautifully balanced.

Since opening its doors nearly nine years ago, Sirromet has amassed 384 wine awards, with 55 wine awards in 2008.

Highlights in 2008 include 2008 Austrian Wine Challenge - Gold Medal - 2005 Seven Scenes Merlot, Silver Medal - 2005 Seven Scenes Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Medal - 2006 Seven Scenes Chardonnay; 2008 Courier Mail Mercure Brisbane Qld Wine Awards - Gold Medal - 2006 Seven Scenes Shiraz Viognier; 2008 Effervescents du Monde - France - Silver Medal - Class new World White Sparkling 2006 Seven Scenes Chardonnay Pinot Noir; 2008 Courier Mail Mercure Hotel Brisbane Qld Wine Awards - Trophy - Best Sparkling Wine 2007 Sirromet Sparkling PV; 2008 Perth Royal Wine Show -Bronze Medal - 2007 820 Above Verdelho; 2008 Royal Adelaide Wine Show - Silver Medal - 2008 820 Above Pinot Gris

SIRROMET'S TOP FOR BRIDES!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 2009: Wedding bells are ringing at Sirromet!

It's The place in Queensland to hold your wedding according to the Australian Bridal Academy Awards announced last night (Tuesday, May 19).

Sirromet received the top award for Best Restaurant Reception from a field of 58 venues. 

Sirromet also received a second in the Best Ceremony Venue category in a field of 75 Queensland venues.

"The win is especially important to us as it's a result of the votes from a lot of very happy brides," said Sirromet Chairman Terry Morris.

"Brides at Sirromet love walking down our different aisle through hectares of grape vines at Mount Cotton. They can choose to have an intimate celebration in the underground Chairman's cellar the heart of the winery or enjoy the sweeping views from Restaurant Lurleen's," said Mr Morris.

"Sirromet's uncomplicated, sweeter style Love range of wines is a natural addition to the weddings and brides just love the name!"

Restaurant Lurleen's was voted Best Restaurant 2009 at The Courier Mail's Lifestyle Awards, taking out the award for the second year in a row. The restaurant's impressive list of awards includes the State title of Best Restaurant in a Winery at the 2008 Restaurant and Catering Awards and Best Restaurant in a Winery at the 2008 Gold Coast Magazine's People's Choice Restaurant Awards. This was the fifth year in a row that Restaurant Lurleen's has taken the Restaurant and Catering Best Restaurant in a Winery award.

It's just 30 minutes south from Brisbane's CBD or 40 minutes north from the Gold Coast to Restaurant Lurleen's at Sirromet Winery, 850 Mount Cotton Road, Mount Cotton.

Since opening its doors nearly nine years ago, Sirromet has amassed 384 wine awards, with 55 wine awards in 2008. Sirromet is Queensland's largest and most highly awarded winery. Its Mount Cotton headquarters combines a winery processing grapes sourced from the company's Granite Belt vineyards, a cellar door and the multi-award winning Restaurant Lurleen's.

SIRROMET LEADS AUSTRALIAN MARKET WITH PET BOTTLES

MONDAY, May 11 2009: With claims by Fosters for an ‘Australian first' for the Wolf Blass Green Label wine, Sirromet Winery has released new figures to show their current position in the eco market.

"Sirromet released First Step, a new wine range in PET bottles, in January 2009," said Sirromet Chief Winemaker Adam Chapman. "These are the same type of bottles and the same size that Fosters is now claiming as a market first for Wolf Blass.

"Our claim is also backed by Visy, the bottle manufacturers.

"But Sirromet goes better than just PET bottles and the multitude of eco benefits they bring," said Adam. "Sirromet has reduced CO2 emissions from an industry standard of say 4 to 5 kilos of CO2per bottle of red wine down to 2.57 kilos of CO2 for First Step Cabernet Merlot.

"This has been achieved with winery machinery up grades to more efficient machinery, lowering water use, management of water metres, worm farms, liquid waste farm and chemical changes that do not effect the BOD levels in our waste plant and changing winery practises to be simply more efficient.

"First Step's PET 750ml packaging, recycled label and cartoon are the icing on our environmental cake at this stage.  It really does show that we are lowering our foot print through actions, not green credits!"

Sirromet is keen to do more with wind turbines just one of the projects to help reduce the power intake for processing. The company is also looking at floating solar panels for the vineyard dams to reduce power use and water evaporation at the same time.

First Step is available via Sirromet's Cellar Door, at supportive retail outlets and online at www.sirromet.com/buywine. The wine retails for $12 per bottle.

Sirromet's Green Cred

Sirromet practices environmental sustainability in its wine making and operations.  The on-site worm farm helps recycle all organic waste, from grape stems and skins to cardboard boxes, while on site rainwater collection means the Mount Cotton operation is  virtually 100 percent self sufficient for water needs. Even the grey and black water is recycled on site - a true sign of serious self sufficiency.