Stag's Leap Wine Cellars HAWK CREST Chardonnay California
Where it's from:
USA, California
Price per case:
£138.07
Bottles per case:
12 x 75 cl
Style:
Rich Dry Whites
Description:
Hawk Crest is the companion brand or 'house wine' of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. Representing fine quality Hawk Crest wines have been handcrafted by the Winiarski family in the Napa Valley since 1974. Hawk Crest consistently delivers distinctive, balanced and approachable wines that are ready to enjoy upon release and will continue to improve with age. Ripe fruit, spicy French oak and the creamy effects of a malolactic fermentation give way to a piquant lemony notes in a lingering finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Region:
USA, California
Producer:
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Product ID:
8341
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars HAWKCREST Merlot California
Description: HawkCrest is the companion brand or 'house wine' of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. Representing fine quality HawkCrest wines have been handcrafted by the Winiarski family in the Napa Valley since 1974. HawkCrest winemaker Mark Smith balances richly flavoured fruit from the central part of Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County with grapes from the Red Hills district of Lake County, which lies just north of the Napa Valley and is increasingly recognized as a wine area in its own right. The Lake County fruit contributes grip and structure to the blend, balancing the rich Paso Robles fruit and creating a wine that is accessible and full of character. The wine was aged for 9 months in French oak barrels, which provided complexity and hints of vanilla to support the wine’s wealth of fruit flavours. HawkCrest consistently delivers distinctive, balanced and approachable wines that are ready to enjoy upon release and will continue to improve with age. This Merlot displays great dimension in the nose with aromas of blueberry, ripe plum and black cherry accented by hints of violet, anise, pepper and dark chocolate. On the palate, upfront flavours of black cherry, plum and dark berries mix with medium soft tannins, sweet vanilla and well-integrated oak. A rich, silky texture and long, lingering finish are the final rewards. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £154.46
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars HAWKCREST Cabernet Sauvignon California
Description: HawkCrest is the companion brand or 'house wine' of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. Representing fine quality HawkCrest wines have been handcrafted by the Winiarski family in the Napa Valley since 1974. HawkCrest winemaker Mark Smith draws on two distinct areas in California to craft this approachable yet well structured Cabernet Sauvignon. The climate and diverse soils of Paso Robles in California’s Central Coast provide bright red berry fruit, while the high altitude and volcanic soils of the Red Hills district in Lake County give the wine structure and depth. Additionally, small percentages of Merlot, for texture and mouthfeel, and Petit Verdot, for mid-palate grip and intensity, were also added. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels for added complexity and polish. An outstanding first impression with its vibrant ruby colour and distinctive aromas of black cherry, spice, black pepper and tobacco. This gives way to Silky tannins and dark cherry flavours that stand out against a backdrop of spicy notes and hints of vanilla. Perfectly balanced with a soft entry, well-integrated oak and a long, rich finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £154.46
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Gallo Family Vineyards RIVERCRESTCrest White California
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Irvine Wines EDEN CREST Merlot Barossa South Australia
Description: Irvine Wines EDEN CREST Merlot Barossa South Australia from Australia, South Australia, Barossa Valley by Irvine Wines Pty Ltd Angaston SA (12 x 75 cl) Price: £146.99
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Irvine Wines EDEN CREST Pinot Gris Barossa South Australia
Description: Irvine Wines EDEN CREST Pinot Gris Barossa South Australia from Australia, South Australia, Barossa Valley by Irvine Wines Pty Ltd Angaston SA (12 x 75 cl) Price: £137.48
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Meinert DEVON CREST Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Devon Valley RSA
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Graham Beck Chardonnay Viognier Western Cape RSA
Description: TASTING NOTES Lemony, zesty tones from the Chardonnay, while the Viognier provides the aromas of dried peaches and apricots on the nose. An explosion of tropical flavours on the palate with a great zippy freshness and a lingering finish. VINEYARD: Selected Chardonnay vineyards in the Robertson area and the Viognier hails from Ladismith in the Klein Karoo. CELLAR TREATMENT: The two varieties were fermented separately. A small percentage of Chardonnay was fermented in staved stainless steel tanks to generate an added dimension of richness. The balance of the Chardonnay and all of the Viognier was barrel fermented in new and 2 nd fill French oak barrels. No malolactic fermentation took place. After fermentation the Chardonnay and Viognier was blended and went through protein- and cold stabilization. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £89.78
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Schloss Vollrads CREST LABEL Riesling QbA Rheingau
Description: The Crest Label Riesling is bright and light in colour with fresh, floral perfumes on the nose. It is clean and racy on the palate with light citrus and crisp apple notes, finishing with a lemon/lime twist. In addition, sulphur levels at Schloss Vollrads are much lower than in most German wines because of the estate’s meticulous approach to hygiene and their eschewal of the use of suss-reserve. With nearly 800 years of viticulture experience, Schloss Vollrads is one of the oldest wine estates, not only in Germany, but probably in the world. Situated in the heart of the Rheingau, the estate’s 60 hectares of vineyards are planted exclusively with Riesling. The quality of the Schloss Vollrads wines is the culmination of the work done by Rowald Hepp since 1997. They have pristine Riesling flavours, unmarred by the addition of suss-reserve, stunning perfumes, great length, balance and a weight that derives from the natural ripeness of the fruit rather than sugar. The wine is sealed with Vinolok, a glass stopper that is, according to winemaker Rowald Hepp, every bit as good as Stelvin, especially for aromatic varieties like Riesling. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £148.56
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Vina Cataluna CATALUNA RESERVA Chardonnay Colchagua Valley Chile
Description: Tasting Notes CANTALUNA RESERVA Chardonnay has very complex aromas, fresh fruits, including pineapple and citrus and also a touch of hazelnut, toffee and vanilla. This is a full body well rounded chardonnay, with a pleasant acidity that gives it a very fresh taste. Vineyard The vineyard is located in the Colchagua valley close to the Andes Mountains. This area has a very fresh summer because of the cold braze that comes down from the snowy Mountain. Vinification This chardonnay was fermented in oak barrel , and it was aged in oak barrel between 6 to 8 months. Only 10% of the wine has malolactic fermentation. Harvest End of March (12 x 75 cl) Price: £110.02
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Simonsig Chardonnay Stellenbosch RSA
Description: 8 months in French Oak barriques. 40% new oak. 25% Malolactic fermentation. Simonsig Chardonnay was one of the first Chardonnays produced in South Africa. This year the 1997 won a Gold Medal at the London International Wine Challenge and the 1998 a Bronze Medal at the Chardonnay du Monde in France. At a recent tasting of the Wine of the Month Club the 1998 came in the Top 6 out of the 71 Chardonnays tasted. This is very encouraging as the 1998 is still young and still developing. www.simonsig.co.za (12 x 75 cl) Price: £103.05
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Dona Paula LOS CARDOS Chardonnay Mendoza
Description: Tasting notes: Color: Yellow color with greenish hues. Aroma: Lively and flavorful, combining exotic tropical fruit like pineapple, feijoa, melon with peach, lemon and a hint of vanilla and mineral character. Palate: Silky texture, juicy, fresh, balanced and sweet tasting finish.
