3. is directed by award-winning winemaker and viticulturist Alex
Russell. With a wealth of experience in the industry, both locally
and internationally, Alex’s motivation to create a unique product
resulted in establishing Alex Russell Wines (ARW) in 2012.
ARW processes North-West Victorian and South Australian wine
grapes for the Australian market and operates on the philosophy
that the best wines are produced in the vineyard. Quality is driven
by the timing of harvest and the relentless pursuit of the best
possible finished wine.
In addition to production for local markets, fruit is sourced
from Australia’s premier wine regions and the bottled product is
supplied to clients in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China - from entry
level to ultra-premium.
Alex Russell Wines
Alex Russell, vintrage 2015
Bachelor Viticultural Science
Bachelor of Wine Science
Master of Wine Business
4.
5. From it’s inception, a passion for the interesting and obscure has been the driving
force behind the Alejandro range of alternative varietals - a curious selection of
wine for those lucky enough to have an inquisitive disposition.
Grape varieties like Montepulciano, Saperavi, Fiano, Verdejo and Lagrein all thrive
in Australia’s hot dry climate, producing some of the brightest whites and darkest
reds available, and the wine drinkers of Australia are ready and craving it.
a curious selection of premium alternative varietal wines
the alejandro range
6. Riverland, South Australia
Lagrein 2015
Deep, dark purple-red to black, rich dark fruit and black
cherry to black tea. Subtle, integrated oak with hints of
American oak-vanilla and coconut. Rich alcohol and a
structured palate...not for the faint hearted.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Standard drinks: 8.4
Varietal Origin: South Tyrol, Northern Italy
Murray Darling, Victoria
Saperavi 2015
Dark purple to black with ripe beetroot, blueberry,
mulberry, a touch of fennel, balanced by spicy French oak.
Rich sweet fruit, prominent tannins and a sweet fruit rich
finish with lasting oak.
Alcohol: 15.5%
Standard drinks: 9.1
Varietal Origin: Georgia
alejandr
red
7. Riverland, South Australia
Montepulciano 2015
Bright purple-red with typical Monty
aromatics including red to dark fruits, violets
and mulberry. Fruit driven with minimal
oak contact allows the fruit to express in full.
Suited to pastas, cured meats and cheese.
Alcohol: 14%
Standard drinks: 8.2
Varietal Origin: Montepulciano, Italy
8. Riverland, South Australia
Shiraz 2015
Bright purple-red with white
pepper, cherry and black currant
complemented by American oak
derived vanilla and coconut, giving
weight to the mid palate.
Alcohol: 14%
Standard drinks: 8.1
Varietal Origin: France
Bright purple-red, deep, typical
characters of plum and dark fruits
with distinct Tempranillo aroma.
Rich fruit-driven palate with subtle
oak suited to tapas foods.
Riverland, South Australia
Tempranillo 2015
Alcohol: 14.5%
Standard drinks: 8.4
Varietal Origin: Spain
alejandr
red
9. Riverland, South Australia
Durif 2015
Deep, dark purple-red to black with
plum, cherry and black pepper. Rich
integrated oak and oak-derived
vanilla, cocount, toast and spice. A
rich, boozy palate and a tannic wine
with a long-lasting finish.
Alcohol: 15.5%
Standard drinks: 8.9
Varietal Origin: Southern France
Riverland, South Australia Murray Darling, Victoria
Cabernet 2015 Carménère 2013
Dark red to purple with sour
cherry and black currant on the
nose complemented by toasty
French oak.
A French oaked beauty, crimson with
hues of red and evidence of two years
in hogheads. Spice, red capsicum,
mint, dark chocolate and a fruit
sugar rich palate with a long finish
including alcohol and subtle tannin.
Alcohol: 15%
Standard drinks: 8.8
Varietal Origin: France
Alcohol: 15%
Standard drinks: 8.9
Varietal Origin: France
10. Riverland, South Australia
Rose 2015
Produced from Grenache, Shiraz
and Mataro, aka GSM. Pale pink to
bronze with strawberry and raspberry
dominating the nose. A lick of fruit-
sugar and citric acid make this a
luscious but dry Rose.
Alcohol: 13%
Standard drinks: 7.6
alejandro
pink
11.
12. Riverland, South Australia
Chardonnay 2015
Pale green straw to gold, with oak fermentation providing
complexity of oak and lees to complement peach, melon
and citrus varietal characters. A weighty wine with
generous alcohol and a rich, smooth palate.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Standard drinks: 7.9
Varietal Origin: France
Riverland, South Australia
Verdejo 2015
Pale green straw with a rich, fruit-driven tropical fruit note
including passionfruit and mango. A rich mid-weighted
wine with a lick of fruit-sugar and refreshing acid.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Standard drinks: 7.9
Varietal Origin: Iberian Peninsula, Spain
alejandro
whites
13. Murray Darling, Victoria
Fiano 2015
Green straw bright with green apple
and spicy fresh ginger on the nose.
A dry, pome driven palate with a
fresh, dry finish.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Standard drinks: 7.3
Varietal Origin: Campania, Italy
14. Riverland, South Australia
Vermentino 2015
Very pale green to straw with oyster
shell, white pepper and lemon on
the nose giving this wine its distinct
Vermentino character. A dry wine,
light in alcohol yet with a well-
filled mid palate and acid freshness
makes this a wine suited to sardines
and oysters or anything white and
seafoody.
Alcohol: 11.5%
Standard drinks: 6.7
Varietal Origin: Sardinia, Italy
alejandro
whites
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16. Riverland, South Australia
Sparkling Durif 2015
Deep, dark purple red to black with plum, cherry and
black pepper. Rich integrated oak and oak-derived vanilla,
cocount, toast and spice. A rich, fruity palate, obvious oak
and a dash of sugar makes this a dangerously refreshing
wine.
Alcohol: 15.5%
Standard drinks: 9.0
Varietal Origin: France
Riverland, South Australia
Moscato 2015
Produced from a blend of the unique Canada Muscat and
White Frontignac, the nose of this wine is of intense guava
and passionfruit. Light on alcohol and luscious with fruit,
this wine has excellent acid balance, making it moorish and
refreshing.
Alcohol: 8%
Standard drinks: 4.4
alejandro
sparkling
17. ARW has a history of awards for boutique production, achieving Gold and
Silver consistently at the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show.
2014 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show
2013 Graciano Shiraz Tempranillo Bronze
2014 Vermentino Bronze
2014 Lagrein Silver
2013 Lagrein Gold
2013 Montepulciano Silver
2014 Montepulciano Bronze
2014 Alejandro Montepulciano Gold
2013 Alejandro Carmenere Commendation
2013 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show
2012 Graciano Silver
2012 Saperavi Bronze
2012 Tempranillo Bronze
2013 Vermentino Bronze
2013 Lagrein Silver
2013 Montepulciano Silver
2013 Moscato Bronze
2013 Saperavi Gold
2012 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show
2011 Montepulciano Gold
2012 Montepulciano Gold
2012 Lagrein Gold (+ trophy for best Italian Varietal)
2012 Graciano Silver
2012 Saperavi Bronze
2012 Vermentino Bronze
2012 Savignan Bronze
2012 Lagrein Organic Gold (+ trophy for best Organic Varietal)
Awards & recognition
18. ARW engages in two styles of wine making.
1. Boutique South Australian Wines
2. Commercial South Australian and Victorian production
ARW’s own winery is situated at 155 Cucumunga St,
Renmark, South Australia. The winery is very small with a
crushing capacity of 60 tonnes of the finest Riverland and
Mildura fruit. The majority of wines produced are red wines
which are deep in colour and alcohol and aged in a mixture
of puncheons and hogheads. ARW produces unique
varieties such as Saperavi, Durif, Lagrein, Montepulciano
and Carmenere – all deeply dark red wines. ARW also
produces Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and a number of
white wines and cider.
ARW’s commercial South East Australian wines are
produced at 12918 Sturt Hwy Waikerie South Australia –
just 190km from Adelaide, South Australia. Fruit is sent
to the winery at optimum maturity, some varieties, such
as Chardonnay, are fermented on oak. Red wines, such as
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot and Petit Verdot, are
harvested at the peak maturity then fermented on skins
for 5-7 days. ARW uses contract bottling facilities in the
Adelaide and Mildura regions.
ARW produces for and supplies to the Australian bulk
market, plus bottled and bulk wines to Asia.
ARW winery
19. Commercial Production Vintage 2015
Boutique Production Vintage 2015
Variety Region Volume Alcohol
Sauvignon Blanc Victoria 45,000L 11.0-12.5% ABV
Chardonnay South Australia 124,000L 13.0-14.0% ABV
Semillon South Australia 48,000L 11.5-13.0% ABV
Fiano Victoria 150,000L 12.5-13.5% ABV
Shiraz Vic and SA 563,000L 14.5-15.5% ABV
Cabernet Vic and SA 582,000L 14.5-15.5% ABV
Merlot Vic and SA 369,000L 14.5-15.5% ABV
Tempranillo South Australia 25,000L 14.5-15.5% ABV
Durif South Australia 25,000L 15.5% ABV
Grenache Shiraz
Mataro Rose
South Australia 96,000L 12.5-13.5% ABV
Variety Region Volume Alcohol
Durif South Australia 3000L 15.5% ABV
Tempranillo South Australia 3000L 14.5% ABV
Saperavi South Australia 4500L 16.0% ABV
Montepulciano South Australia 4500L 14.0% ABV
Arneis South Australia 4500L 13.0% ABV
Vermentino South Australia 4500L 11.5% ABV
Moscato South Australia 2500L 10.0% ABV
20. ARWAlex Russell Wines
Head Office
5 Palm Court, Renmark
South Australia 5341
Winery
155 Cucumunga St, Renmark
South Australia 5341
Alex Russell Wines Pty Ltd.
ABN: 74 603 435 070
Producer’s Licence No.50816948
alexrussellwines.com.au
