Highlights from March 2007 Enews.     Jancis Robinson international master of wine "regions to watch" from her web site www.jancisrobinson.com   Queensland, Australia   The state with the fastest-growing wine industry in Australia ... Queensland wines have already performed creditably in Australia's all-important wine shows.   The above quote from renowned wine writer Jancis Robinson reinforces growing reputation of the Queensland wine industry.   Rimfire's professionalism and innovation has driven the winery to the forefront of the industry – and gained the respect of wine lovers and industry members Australia wide.   Rimfire's range of wines produced from wine grapes rare to find in Australia has also set Rimfire apart from other producers.   JAMES HALLIDAY, wine critic respected worldwide says of RIMFIRE ... "An impressive display of estate-grown varietal wines..." (Australian Wine Companion 2006 [Page 490])   Rimfire's rare premium Spanish wine grape variety Graciano is an exceptional example of Graciano with its ripe, concentrated, deep berry characters. The wine was reviewed by James Halliday as follows,   RIMFIRE GRACIANO 2003: "Deep colour; unexpectedly powerful and rich; spicy black fruits and good structure; major surprise. Rating 89/100."   Rimfire's Touriga Nacional is another wine with huge appeal. This is an extroverted, flamboyant wine boasting huge ripe tannin, concentrated berry fruit characters and rich, earthy background entwined with tobacco and mocha flavours. An enormous, chewy red that should cellar for 10 years or more.   Rimfire prides itself on pioneering the propagation of rare and unusual wine grape varieties in Australia and particularly in Queensland.   And in 2006 released the first release of an exciting blend if two old world varieties, Malvasia Istriana and Vermentino.   Malvasia is traditionally grown in Friuli, Italy and the related Vermentino grape is largely associated with the islands of Corsica and Sardegna in the Mediterranean.   This particular and possibly unique blend is deliciously aromatic with a full dry palate, firm body and well integrated acidity. Released exclusively to Rimfire Wine Club members, this wine has won the approval of those wine lovers seeking quality wines outside of that available in commercial outlets.   And finally a red hot, firm favourite Rimfire's Aleatico, a red Italian muscat grape, which dates back to 14th Century Corsica...   Visitors to the Rimfire Cellar Door marvel at the stunning blushed colour of the wine and are struck by the crisp cool grapefruit and citrus flavours...it's no wonder Italy has tried to keep Aleatico a secret for so long. Close Window