19 Crimes, released in 2012 and housed by Melbourne-based Treasury Wine Estates, refers to the number of crimes used to exile convicts from Britain to Australia between 1787 and 1868. The convicts that survived the journey, were often ordered to forge a life in Australia as pioneers and others escaped to America.
What does the bottle look like so I can find it easily?
With a few exceptions, 19 Crimes’ bottles are black, with sepia mugshots as labels.
Cork or screw-top?
With a few exceptions, they are cork. Fun fact: each cork notes one of the 19 crimes on its side. And all corks are randomly distributed during the corking process. (Challenge: see if you can find all 19!)
What’s a Living Label?
Looking for a little fun at your next dinner party? Check out 19 Crimes’ Living Label app. It allows you to bring the label “to life” and hear each label’s convict story by placing your phone’s camera over the label.
What wine types are available?
19 Crimes releases a handful limited-availability wines throughout the year, however the below wines* are available year-round. The wines are produced in Australia, with the exception of the Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart wines; both are from California.
Reds:
- Cabernet Sauvignon: Firm and full with a rich mouthfeel. Aromatics of dark berries, violets and vanilla.
- Pinot Noir: Balanced with a long finish. Notes of cherry, strawberry, vanilla and spiced oak.
- Red Blend: Rich and round with a soft fruity finish. Sweet aromatics with notes of chocolate.
- Shiraz: Full and round with a subtle sweetness giving a rich and round mouth feel. The vanilla aromatics compliment flavors of raspberries, dark plums, and chocolate.
- Snoop Dogg Cali Red Blend: A full-bodied red blend with expressive aromas of black and blue fruits on the nose. The palate is filled with flavors of candied fruit, dark toasty oak, and a satisfying touch of sweetness on the finish. (CA)
- The Banished Dark Red: Rich with a plush finish. Distinctly sweet with notes of dark chocolate, cloves, and dark forest fruit.
- The Warden Red Blend: Dense with a rich mouth feel. Intense dark fruits with notes of mocha and oak.
- Uprising Red Blend: Aged 30 days in rum barrels. Intensely rich with a jammy finish. Notes of sweet mocha, caramel, and spice.
Whites:
- Hard Chard: Full and round with a rich fruity finish. Notes of vanilla, and spice.
- Martha’s Chard: Bright citrus fruit, framed by a distinctly sweet oak character. (CA)
- Martha’s Lighter Chard: Medium, slightly round entry balanced by firm acid backbone. Oak well integrated. Uniform across palate with a tinge of citrus/orange peel that gives a nice tang to finish. (CA)
- Sauv Block: Light but unique in character, this approachable Sauvignon Blanc is filled with aromas of passion fruit, grapefruit, gooseberry and guava.
- Snoop Dogg Cali Blanc: Delicate herbal and bright citrus flavors support a core of honeydew melon with a unique and distinct floral finish. (CA)
Rosé:
- Snoop Dogg Cali Rosé: Fruit-forward flavors of fresh raspberry, strawberry, and red cherry. Pleasant mouthfeel with balanced acidity and sweetness. Ripe strawberry and delicate floral aromas on the nose. (CA)
Sparkling:
- Snoop Dogg Cali Gold: This off-dry sparkling wine is lively with floral and citrus notes jumping from the glass. The palate has distinct flavors of lemon and green apple with a round, fruity texture. (CA)
*All wine descriptions are taken from 19 Crimes.
About Treasury Wine Estates
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is an end-to-end global wine business, focused on producing premium still and sparkling wines for their priority markets. They do this through growing and sourcing the best grapes, using traditional and modern winemaking techniques, and creating global brand appeal.
TWE’s portfolio boasts of globally renowned wines, including Penfolds, Sterling Vineyards, Beringer, Matua, and Lindemans to name a few.
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