Kay Brothers

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This artisanal producer in McLaren Vale has an ancient vineyard sitting right in front of the winery. The splendid Shiraz vines are over 100 years of age. The winery itself produced between 6,500 and 10,000 cases of wine, almost all of it Shiraz, with small quantities of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. There are no white wines, although a small quantity of spectacular fortified Muscat is produced. Most of the reds spend 18 months in a combination of 50% new and 50% old American oak, but the Block 6, as well as the Hillside Shiraz, are aged in 100% American oak for 24 months. The production ranges from a low of 400 cases (in 1999 and 2000) to just over 1,000 cases from the 100+ year old vineyard that is usually cropped between 1.5-2 tons per acre.

Grateful Palate Imports website: The new Hillside vineyard had its beginnings in 1992 when cuttings taken from the 100 year old gnarled vines of Block 6 were planted on the eastern hillside of the Amery Vineyard. Further plantings of the Block 6 clone took place in 1993, 1997, 1998 and 1999. These plantings have been an outstanding success consistently producing superb quality grapes for the winemaking team to turn into equally superb wine.

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wine type	Name, Type, Locale	Year
Red - Sparkling	Kay Brothers Sparkling Shiraz Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red - Sparkling, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2015 2005 NV
Rosé	Kay Brothers Grenache Rosé (View Label Image) Rosé, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
White	Kay Brothers Basket Pressed Muscat Blanc Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) White, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2015 2013
White	Kay Brothers Frontignac Blanc White, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2016 1991
White	Kay Brothers Moscato Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) White, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2010 2009 2008 2007 2001
White	Kay Brothers Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains White, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2015
White	Kay Brothers Petit Blanc (View Label Image) White, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2022 2021
White	Kay Brothers Riesling White, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2007
White	Kay Brothers Riesling Amery Vineyards White, Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley	2007
White	Kay Brothers Sémillon Amery Vineyards White, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2003
White	Kay Brothers Viognier White, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2008 2007
White	Kay Brothers Viognier Amery Vineyards White, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2010 2008 2007
Red	Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards Rare Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	1973
Red	Kay Brothers Basket Pressed Cabernet Merlot Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2017 2016 2012 2011 2010 2008 2007 2006
Red	Kay Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2011 2005 2004 2000
Red	Kay Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2010 2008 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1994 1993 1979 1975
Red	Kay Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon Basket Pressed Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2021
Red	Kay Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2004 2001 1974 1967
Red	Kay Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon The Cuthbert (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2021 2018 2017 2016 2015 2012 2011 2010 2008 2005 2003
Red	Kay Brothers Grenache Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2020
Red	Kay Brothers Grenache Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2018 2017 2012 2010 2009 2006 2005 1998 1996 1994
Red	Kay Brothers Grenache Basket Pressed Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009
Red	Kay Brothers Griffon's Key Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Red	Kay Brothers Griffon's Key Reserve Grenache Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Red	Kay Brothers GSM (Grenache Shiraz Mataro) Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2021
Red	Kay Brothers Ironmonger Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2020 2019 2018 2014 2011
Red	Kay Brothers Mataro Basket Pressed Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2021 2020 2018 2017 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2008 2005
Red	Kay Brothers Merlot Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2011 2008 2005 2003 2002 2000 1999 1998
Red	Kay Brothers Merlot Basket Pressed Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2021 2019 2017 2016 2015 2012 2011 2010 2008
Red	Kay Brothers MGM Merlot Grenache Mataro Amery Vineyards Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2002
Red	Kay Brothers Nero d'Avola Nero (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2021 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Red	Kay Brothers Shiraz Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2020
Red	Kay Brothers Shiraz Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2010 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1993 1988 1972 NV
Red	Kay Brothers Shiraz Basket Pressed Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 1999 1998
Red	Kay Brothers Shiraz Block 6 Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1990 1989 1986
Red	Kay Brothers Shiraz Centenary Block 6 Amery (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2011 2004 2003 2002 1998 1992
Red	Kay Brothers Shiraz Hillside Amery Vineyards (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
Red	Kay Brothers Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvedre Amery Vineyards Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2000
Red	Kay Brothers Special Bin Amery Vineyards Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	1971 1970
White - Sweet/Dessert	Kay Brothers Frontignac Founders Grand Liqueur Muscat (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	NV
White - Sweet/Dessert	Kay Brothers Muscat Founders White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	NV
White - Sweet/Dessert	Kay Brothers Muscat Founders Grand Liqueur (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2016 NV
White - Sweet/Dessert	Kay Brothers Sauvignon Blanc White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	1999
Red - Sweet/Dessert	Kay Brothers Shiraz Very Old Tawny Solera (View Label Image) Red - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2016 2003 NV
White - Fortified	Kay Brothers Muscat White - Fortified, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	NV
White - Fortified	Kay Brothers Muscat Amery Vineyards Rare (View Label Image) White - Fortified, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	NV
White - Fortified	Kay Brothers Muscat Founders Very Old White - Fortified, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2003
White - Fortified	Kay Brothers Muscat Grand White - Fortified, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	NV
Red - Fortified	Kay Brothers Amery Port Amery Vineyards Red - Fortified, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2001 1990 1986 NV
Red - Fortified	Kay Brothers Founders Old Tawny (View Label Image) Red - Fortified, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2017 NV
Red - Fortified	Kay Brothers Halley's Comet Commemorative Vintage Port (View Label Image) Red - Fortified, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	1986
Red - Fortified	Kay Brothers Very Old Tawny Port (View Label Image) Red - Fortified, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	1990 NV
Red - Fortified	Kay Brothers Vintage Port Red - Fortified, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	1978