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A family of winemakers In the Southern Highlands of NSW, just outside of Mittagong, a tourism sign directs you to Artemis Wines. This tranquil, cool climate setting is perfect for growing Pinot Noir grapes. The 7th generation of Balog family winemakers started pioneered wine making in the renowned Southern Highlands region in 1996. With innovative techniques and fine attention to detail, they have been crafting award-winning wines ever since. The Artemis Estate, Winery, Vineyard and Cellar Door are located one and half hours from Sydney, NSW Australia. www.artemiswines.com.au
Contents
4 Artemis Winemaking History & Philosophy
5 Viticulture
6 Winemaking
7 Cool Climate Wines
8 The Artemis Range of Wines
13 Awards & Accolades
14 Export & Marketing
15 Australian Regulations & Authorities
Artemis Winemaking History & Philosophy Artemis is the Goddess of Harvest, the Wild and the Moon. The symbol of Artemis Wines was inspired by the Crux Quadrata Cross, from the church wall overlooking the little bay at Juliana, Croatia. Here on the Adriatic coast, Croatia the Balog family have a long history of premium winemaking. The Balog brothers, Mark & Anton, grew up with a vision of producing wines of European complexity and intense Australian varietal definition. The Artemis winemaker's philosophy draws on the Natural Elements by using a blend of old world and new world wine making techniques and viticulture. 4
Viticulture The Southern Highlands is a premium cool climate wine growing region, situated in NSW on the way from Sydney to Canberra. The region enjoys a sub-temperate climate with mild summers and cool winters. The Artemis vineyards stand pround and high at the altitude of 600-700 metres. Their Estate vineyard is home to the Artemis “Close Vine” Pinot Noir; the flagship limited release wine produced from close planted vines that are between 19 & 21 years old. All vines are meticulously cane pruned and cared for. Clones are 114, 115, 777, MV6 & D2V5. Diny Jones Photography © 2019 The Close Vine grapes physiologically ripen close to ¾ baume lower than the other local Pinot Noir sites. The grapes show a distinctive cherry, strawberry and toffee apple characteristic on reaching this ripeness. Over time, due to the complexity of flavour, delicate violet flavours evolve in the wine. The palate is always long and complex and the tannins are incredibly delicate and refined, further supported by the natural acidity that allows the wine to develop perfectly over time. 5
Winemaking
Grapes are carefully caressed into the finest wine by the experienced winemaking
brother’s using the best of old world methods combined with new world
winemaking techniques in their own modern winery.
Artemis wines are created in the vineyard. Our grapes are picked based on Intervention includes; The use of gravity, minimal intervention, small batch
flavour profile and ripeness, sugar levels (baume), acidiy and ph are collated as winemaking, hand picking, whole bunch fermentation, gentle vacuum pressing,
only a point of reference and for later discussion. If our grapes are ripe at lower hand plunging, select wild and cultured yeast strains, batonage (lees stirring),
baume and potential alcohol then we will still happily pick our grapes. Overall destelage’ (rack and return), minimal SO2 and the finest French and Hungarian
we have implemented a more European wine style and approach to ripeness oak hogsheads and puncheons to age and compliment; all parts harmoniously
levels; focusing on the individual flavour ripeness for each individual vineyard combine to produce their fine wine.
and guided by our winemaking techniques we strive for perfect balance of palate
The family process over 350 tonnes of grapes annually over vintage producing
weight, structure, phenolic levels, acidity and sweetness.
over 25,000 cartons of wine are under the esteemed Artemis label.
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Cool Climate Wines
Cool climate grape growing conditions produce wines of elegance and balance.
The Southern Highalands' range of wines showcase the varieties perfectly suited Shiraz grapes grows exceptionally well on the western fringes of the Southern
to the cool- climate growing conditions of the region. Highlands where rainfall is lower and the daylight hours are somewhat warmer. A
complex peppery, ripe cherry aroma & flavour notes consistently abound & the
Pinot Noir grows exceptionally well in the Southern Highlands. The Pinot Noirs
tannins are always ripe, round & suptle. Acidity again is perfect. 93+ point ratings.
are leaning towards feminine in style, showing complexity and elegance in both
colour, structure and palate. A common aroma characteristics of sage and spiced Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot also grow well in the warmer aspect vineyards
strawberry consistently show through every year. A consistent natural acidity where low cropping levels are maintained. Classic cassis, blueberry and blackberry
supports this variety and allows them to age for many years. Rated 94 to 95 points. characters dominate these wines with firm consistent acidity. 93+ point ratings.
Riesling is certainly the standout white wine showing at 94 to 95 points every year Sauvignon Blanc is made in a sancerre style, partly barrel fermented with a partial
and is made in an off-dry style and is cold fermented over an extended time. Once malo lactic fermentation always carried out. These wines show amazing palate
again a perfect natural acidity allows this wine to age for over 15 years. complexity and texture and intense lime, cut grass, mineral and stinging nettle
characters on the nose and firm acidity on the palate. 93+ point ratings.
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The Artemis Range of Wines
The Artemis Wines include The Goddess, The Crux, The Southern
Highlands selection, The Artsmith, Forge & Hammer, Iron Chisel,
Grand Heritage, Close Vine & limited release Grand Crux wines.
The Southern Highlands selection
The Goddess The Artemis Southern Highland selection of wine
The Artemis Goddess has a striking and showcase the best Southern Highland Vineyards.
fun design. The Goddess is a fun sparkling These wines are made in a complex style from the
- prosecco style wine made in a new-world best grapes grown throughout the region.
fruit-driven style from cool-climate grapes in the The famous Artemis Last Leaf - Ice wine is
greater New South Wales region. The Goddess also made under this label. These wines show
appeals to all ages. exceptional quality and value.
The Crux Artemis Sparkling Cuvée
The Artemis Crux selection of wine shows the The Artemis Sparkling Cuvee' is created using the
distinctive original elegant Crux design. These traditional method from premium cool-climate
wines are made in a new-world fruit-driven Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes
style from cool-climate grapes in the greater grown throughout the Southern Highlands.
New South Wales region. They appeal to a
broad range of consumers of all ages.
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The Artemis Range of Wines 9
The Artemis Range of Wines 10
Awards & Accolades
The Artemis winery has been winning prestigious international awards
for over twenty years.
• Achieving the following awards: two Gold, twelve Silvers & two Bronze at the AWC Vienna • ‘’Delivering a level of quality that competes successfully with the very best from the better
International Wine Awards over the last four years. known, longer established cool climate regions’’ Peter Nixon, National Fine Wine Manager
Dan Murphy’s
• Silver award at the International Riesling Challenge, Top 40 Best NSW Wines. Placed in the
Top 100 of Best Australian and NZ Sauvignon Blancs. • The first and only Southern Highland Winery to be core ranged in all Dan Murphy’s stores
Nationally where the Artemis Pinot Noir is rated 95/100 and the Artemis Close Vine Pinot
• Bronze award at the International Wine challenge in London, 2017. Noir is rated 96/100 by their prestigious wine panel.
Artemis wines are highly commended by esteemed Masters of Wine, • Awarded Star Cellar Door in Australia’s Best Cellar Door awards by the Gourmet Traveller
Ron Georgiou (MW) Australia, Huon Hooke (MW) Australia & Wine Magazine.
Robert Parker (MW) USA.
• ‘’Delivering a level of quality that competes successfully with the very best from the
• ‘’Outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. In short, these are terrific wines better known, longer established cool climate regions’’
‘’ Robert Parker, MW Peter Nixon, National Fine Wine Manager Dan Murphy’s
Artemis Wines are recognised nationally as premium producers of cool~climate wine.
11Export & Marketing
Artemis Wines understand that the wine industry
is a diverse and competitive market place.
Producing extraordinary wines is not enough in this day and age, exceptional marketing •C
ollaborative work with Austrade; the Australian government export initiative provides
skills and efficient logistic protocols are also required to enable this centuries-old financial and marketing support for export/import partnerships internationally. The
beverage to reach satisfied customers throughout the world. EDMG grant administered by Austrade provides such support.
Australian wine is acknowledged throughout the world for its outstanding quality in
all aspects including taste, drinkability, consistency and marketability. The company • Our team personally visits importers internationally to present our esteemed wines and
recognises these attributes and through experience, creative passion and expertise have collaborate on the best marketing plan for each region. Samples are available on request.
created dynamic wine brands that not only align with the Australian objectives but • A rtemis Wines will support premium wine shows and events internationally to
complement the Company’s consistent and premium wine production. promote sales and support selected partners globally. For example, ProWein and The
• A rtemis wines holds a strong domestic quality foundation for their renown wines. Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair
Our wines are highly rated domestically and by international wine critics such as
Robert Parker MW.
12Australian Regulations & Authorities
Wine Australia AWRI - Australian Wine Research Institute
Wine Australia is an Australian Government statutory authority that provide strategic The AWRI Commercial Services offers a range of established and advanced analytical and
support to the Australian wine sector. Wine Australia’s regulatory activities are aimed contract services to grape and wine producers. The Analytical Service is accredited by the
at preserving the internationally recognised reputation for quality and integrity that
continues to play a significant part in the growth in the Australian wine sector. Wine National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) to ISO/IEC 17025-2005 in the fields
Australia control the export of all wines leaving Australia. of chemical testing for grape and wine analysis. Samples of all wines produced by Artemis
Wines are sent to AWRI for for detailed analysis prior to being approved for export.
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