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The Gaia Vineyard is named after James Lovelock’s original book (Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth). Lovelock proposed the Gaia Hypothesis, now Gaia Theory, that the Earth is a single organism, reliant on the complexity and diversity of its species to maintain ecological health.

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Region:
SA - Clare Valley
State:
South Australia
Country:
Australia

Expert Reviews

One of Australia ‘s finest proprietary Bordeaux Blends is Grosset’s Gaia , usually a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot. The dense ruby/purple-fringed 2001 Gaia reveals ripe cassis, liquorice, cedar, spice box and Smokey aromas as well as flavours. A chewy elegant, refined beauty, it should drink well for 10-12 years.

Rating 91 - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate USA - Issue 161 (October 31 2005)

Winery Tasting Notes

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The 2001 Grosset Gaia may appear quite imposing at first sniff. It is a powerful brooding red with briary, cassis and dark plum aromas – and more than a touch of austerity. The palate, however, is a joy being surprisingly supple and velvety for this wine which is usually tight and relatively restrained in its early years. It has dense, ripe, rich cassis and dark plum flavours with some subtle cedary oak, a pleasing succulence and heaps of ripe tannins on a long, lingering and characteristically firm finish.

The blend of the 2001 Grosset Gaia, and the approach to its making remain virtually identical to the previous twelve vintages; cabernet sauvignon (75%), cabernet franc (25%) and merlot (5%) which spent sixteen months in French oak barriques, forty-five percent of which were new.

This wine will mature for twenty years, yet has the complexity and balance to be enjoyed as a younger wine.

Winery Profile

Grosset Wines is an independently owned winery producing seven highly regarded premium wines each vintage.

Established in 1981, the winery is situated in the historic township of Auburn at the southern tip of the Clare Valley, 100 kilometres north of Adelaide.

While in its third decade, annual production is capped at 10,000 cases (dozens), predominantly produced from twenty hectares of estate vineyards. Remaining small and focused has allowed Grosset to preserve the character and individuality of the wines, developing a significant international profile by producing wines deemed consistently outstanding, benchmarks in their class.

Proud to boast a net zero carbon footprint, all Grosset vineyards are ‘A-Grade Organic’ – as accredited by Australian Certified Organic (ACO). The winery is also certified to process organic fruit. These practises bolster the long-term viability of the vineyards by promoting healthy eco-systems and renewable resources.

Grosset Wines’ philosophy has remained steadfast over thirty years. The emphasis is on purity of fruit. Vineyards are hand-tended, and each bunch of grapes is harvested at optimum ripeness. The winemaking process is gentle and uncomplicated. With dedication, discipline and the application of knowledge garnered through decades of experience, the result is the finest expression of variety and place.

In August 2017, James Halliday awarded Grosset Wines ‘Australia’s 2018 Best Value Winery’. That same year Grosset made the Wine and Spirits (USA) World’s Top 100 Wineries list (alongside Yalumba, Penfolds and Giant Steps), Jeffrey was voted inaugural Australian Winemaker of the Year by Gourmet Traveller WINE in 1998, is internationally recognised as one of Decanter UK’s ‘Top 10 White Winemakers’ and one of the ‘50 Most Influential Winemakers’ (Wine & Spirits, USA) in the world today.

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Other Information

  • 2001 vintage
  • 2 x 750mL units
  • SA - Clare Valley, South Australia
  • Cork closure

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One of Australia ‘s finest proprietary Bordeaux Blends is Grosset’s Gaia , usually a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot. The dense ruby/purple-fringed 2001 Gaia reveals ripe cassis, liquorice, cedar, spice box and Smokey aromas as well as flavours. A chewy elegant, refined beauty, it should drink well for 10-12 years.

Rating 91 - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate USA - Issue 161 (October 31 2005)

Intensely perfumed, slightly jammy, highly concentrated aromas of small black and red berries, dried herbs and spices, and sweet oak notes of chocolate and vanilla. Saturated with small berry fruits, with even riper suggestions of plum and currant and sweet oak tones of chocolate, vanilla and cedar. This red blend manages to push the limits of genuine ripeness, yet comes across as nicely focused and finely balanced.

Rating 90 - Jeremy Oliver International Wine Cellar – USA (July/August 2003)

The Grays Advantage

We’ll despatch your product the next working day! Depending on your location, you can expect delivery anywhere between 2 and 5 working days from payment date.


We will send you an email notifying you as soon as your items have left our warehouse.


In this email, you will find the name of the carrier company and the consignment note number of your item as well as information on tracking the delivery of your item online. Simply follow the link to the relevant website and enter your reference number. You will then be able to quickly and efficiently track the delivery status of your item!


Please Note: Your goods will be delivered to your registered address. We do delivery Australia wide except for a few remote territories, please check the shipping calculator to confirm delivery availability and timeframes.


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Grosset Gaia Cabernet Blend 2001 (2x 750mL), Clare Valley, SA.

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