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$150 / per batch
Shipping Date: December 2011
Sweetness Code: 0 (dry)
Body: 5
ALC./VOL: 14%
The Region: The New South Wales region of Australia is a rapidly expanding viticultural area located north, west and southwest |
of Sydney. A diverse growing region with a generally 'Continental' climate with warm
to hot days, cooler nights and dry summers; this provides the perfect conditions for evelopment
of rich, fully-ripe grapes. 'The Big Rivers Zone'
encompasses the Riverina, Perricoota, and the New
South Wales side of the Murray Darling and Swan Hill
regions. Water for irrigation comes from the mighty
Murray River and the Murrumbidgee River.
 The Wine: This is a blend of Shiraz and a small amount of the white grape Viognier. This classic blend of the Côte Rôtie area of the northern Rhone wine region has shown tremendous success in Australia.
The Shiraz has great structure and depth of flavours including red and black berries, spice, chocolate and violets, while the Viognier contributes acidity and freshness along with enhancement of the bouquet and a note of apricot and floral.
The Food: This full-bodied red would make a great partner for saucy barbecued ribs; short ribs; beef brisket;
pulled-pork on crusty rolls; beef stews; Beemster XO
Gouda; pot roast; roast leg of lamb; Moroccan spiced
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$150 / per batch
Shipping Date: January 2012
Sweetness Code: 0 (dry)
Body: 3
ALC./VOL: 13.5%
The Region: Argentina is the world's fifth largest wine producer,
with the region of Mendoza accounting for more than
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70% of its wine production. The locals call this the
land of 'sol y vino' (sun and wine). With an average
of only 200 mm of rain per year, the persistent sunny
days and the relief of cool nights offer the perfect
growing conditions. Melt water from the glaciers
of the Andes Mountains move through an intricate
irrigation system of aqueducts and dykes to feed the
vineyards with the much neededmoisture. The soils
of the region consist of  loose, sandy, alluvial material
with clay substructure, providing great drainage and
fertility for the vines.
The Wine: The blending of grape varieties is a way of
developing a wine style that would not be possible
with only a single grape. This wine combines both
Torrontés and Chardonnay. Torrontés is the fragrant
white grape of Argentina, which provides refreshing
acidity to the blend. Chardonnay, grown the world
over, provides additional body and slight richness.
This dry, medium-bodied white wine has aromas of
apricot, peach, melon, citrus and floral. The refreshing
palate showcases notes of juicy peach and green
apple zing, followed by a touch of citrus, spice and
floral on the finish.
The Food: This lively, but easy drinking wine is perfect
as a sipping wine, or try it with roast chicken;
light cream sauces on chicken and seafood pasta;
Cornish hen; battered fish fillets; lightly spiced crab
cakes; turkey with garlic aioli on crusty rolls; scallops;
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$150 / per batch
Shipping Date: February 2012
Sweetness Code: 0 (dry)
Body: 5
ALC./VOL: 14%
The Region: The Penedès (peh-neh-dess) is the largest and most
important wine zone in the Cataluña region, near
Barcelona in
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northeast Spain. Penedès rises from the
Mediterranean in three distinct zones like a series of
steps. Bajo (low), Penedès, along the coast, is the
warmest area where sturdy reds are produced from
the Garnacha, Cariñena and Monastrell grape varietals.
The second zone, Medio Penedès, a broad valley, is
separated from the coast by a ridge of hills; this zone
is a highly productive region for sparkling wines called
Cava, and for reds produced from Cabernet Sauvignon
and Tempranillo. Penedès Superior, which has the
highest elevation, is on the foothills of Spain's central
plateau and is the coolest of regions where many
white varietals are grown. The Penedès region is also
an important region for the production of cork.
 The Wine: Since the introduction of Cabernet Sauvignon to the
Spanish landscape, thanks to Miguel Torres, Jr, this varietal
has shown tremendous success. Look for deep garnet
coloured wines with rich, ripe black fruit notes, cocoa,
earth, mineral and sweet spice aromas and flavours. In
its youth this wine exhibits moderate tannins, which will
provide structure for mouth-feel and ageability. Also,
for a touch of classic Spanish roots, a small amount of
Tempranillo has been blended in to provide a richer colour
and increased structure and complexity.
The Food: This full-bodied red would be a great match for
roast lamb; a selection of cheeses such as Manchego
and Cheddar; game meat sausages; game pâtés;
slow cooked beef with bean stew; beef tenderloin
wrapped with double smoked bacon; beef stews. |
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$150 / per batch
Shipping Date: March 2012
Sweetness Code: 0 (dry)
Body:4
ALC./VOL: 13.5%
The Region: Piedmont, "at the foot of the mountains", is located
in the north-western region of Italy, between the
Alps and the
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Mediterranean and produces mainly red
wines from three grape varietals; Nebbiolo, Barbera,
and Dolcetto. Famous for its mountain vistas, pretty
villages, white truffles and premium-quality wines, this
region represents the very heart and soul of Italy's
wine culture. Nebbiolo is planted in the most desirable
locations within Piedmont, on the sunny south facing
slopes. The average summer temperatures and rainfall
are very similar to those in Bordeaux, France.
The Wine: The name Nebbiolo comes from the frequent fogs which
appear in the fallwhich the locals call 'nebbia'. Nebbiolo
is responsible for some of thegreatest wines of Italy.
The ruby red to garnet coloured wine has aromasand
flavours of raspberry, strawberry, cherry  and plum,
accented bynotes of floral, earth, licorice and spice.
The palate is rich, with firm tannins, food-friendly acidity,
and great length, all on a medium to full-bodied frame.
The Food: This full-bodied red would make a great partner for saucy barbecued ribs; short ribs; beef brisket;
pulled-pork on crusty rolls; beef stews; Beemster XO
Gouda; pot roast; roast leg of lamb; Moroccan spiced
lamb; peppercorn steaks. |
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