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Horse Mountain QUAGGA RIDGE White Voor-Paardeberg Paarl RSA |
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South Africa, Paarl
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£74.69
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12 x 75 cl |
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Zesty/Aromatic Dry Whites |
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Horse Mountain Wines embody a new spirit of adventure in winemaking in the Cape with a fresh, entrepreneurial approach, unfettered by conventional tradition but rooted in the tried and tested philosophy that fine wine is made in the vineyard. These wines come from a former dairy farm on the slopes of the Paardeberg mountain between Paarl and Wellington. The 217ha property was acquired in 1997 after its potential as a suitable terroir for quality wine production had been identified. Since then, energetic owner Craig Lardner, a former property developer with a new-found passion for winemaking, and innovative consultant viticulturist Paul Wallace, have systematically selected nearly 50ha of the 150ha of viticulturally viable ground for painstaking preparation and careful cultivation to five grape varieties. The grapes grown include Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz that flourish on the high-lying, high-potential Vilefontes soils. While the Merlot and Pinotage have settled in the lower-lying, rich red Swartland/Glenrosa soils and Cabernet Franc does well in the similarly low-altitude Estcourt soils. Such significant variations in soil comnbined with an exceptional climate compared with conditions in the surrounding Paarl wine growing district, earned this new viticultural pocket its own 'ward' status in 2003. Horse Mountain wines thus proudly bear the designation Wine of Origin Voor-Paardeberg on their labels. The wine is made from a menage of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon as well as Chenin and has a crisp, almost grassy tropical freshness produced from excellent white noble grape varieties blended to harmonious perfection. (12 x 75 cl)
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Horse Mountain |
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Bremerton RACY ROSE Shiraz Cabernet Langhorne Creek South Australia
Description: The Bremerton story began in 1985 when Craig and Mignonne Willson purchased the property and established a long term restoration and development plan. The winery was established in 1988 and now has 110 acres planted at Langhorne Creek and is joint owner and manager of another 180 acres from which it selects the best fruit each year for its wines. Best quality practices ensure best quality grapes and the Bremerton vineyards predominantly grow Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot, with small plantings of Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Malbec and Petit Verdot. The winemaking team headed by family member and winemaker Rebecca Willson has taken the quality of the wines to new standards. Rebecca seeks the best possible fruit from the Bremerton Estate and other specialised Langhorne Creek vineyards to craft traditional, full bodied, full flavoured, mouth filling Langhorne Creek wines that show a consistency of style whilst encouraging the true varietal grape characteristics to be expressed. The winery has invested heavily in a premium French & Amercian oak program using 220 litre barriques to ensure subtle and complementary oak influences. The winery utilises tradtional open top fermenters, made from stainless steel and a purpose built barrel cellar for maturation. New laboratory and tasting facilities have also been added to the winery. The best parcels of Shiraz had some of their juice drained off when the extraction colour was perfect, the juice was then cooled, settled and racked. A yeast was chosen that would enhance the natural characters of the berry and the ferment was treated just like a delicate white. The wine was then stabilised, filtered and bottled. This is the third vintage of Racy Rose, produced from 100% estate grown fruit. The philosophy behind this rose is to produce a wine that is easy drinking. The colour is bright and vibrant with a nose that shows wonderfully lifted crushed strawberry and watermelon characteristics. As the name suggests the palate is vibrant and racy with sweet cherry while the finish is dryer than most rose's, flavorsome and refreshing. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £96.38
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Vergelegen RESERVE SELECTION Merlot Helderburg RSA
Description: The first vines to grace Vergelegen's soil were planted in 1700 by Willem Adriaan van der Stel. Some of the varietals planted were Blue Muscadel, Steendruif , White Muscadel and Frontinjac. Today the vineyards at Vergelegen range in altitude from 140 metres above sea level to 310 metres with slopes facing North to North-West and South to South- East. Temperatures are monitored at three automatic and six manually read stations indicate a two degree Celsius difference between the lower, north to north-west facing slopes and the higher plateau and south facing slopes. The climate is mild due to the proximity of False Bay and generally falls within the lower Region 111 by Degree-Days classification. While twenty-one soil types have been identified on Vergelegen and these generally have a very high clay content. Vines have been planted on Clovelly, Glenrosa and Pinedene with cultivars and rootstock selected to best match each soil type, and all the vines are trained vertically onto hedge trellis. The current plantings are Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Shiraz , Sauvignon Blanc , Semillon and Chardonnay . Ripe plum with ruby rim with a nose showing ripe fruit flavours, spice and a touch of chocolate. The ripeness of the fruit is balanced by a fresh fruit acid and soft wood/fruit tannins. The aftertaste is long and lasting. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £162.88
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Hamelin Bay RAMPANT RED Shiraz/Cabernet/Merlot Margaret River Western Australia
Description: Variety: Shiraz Cabernet Merlot Colour: a pink red hue with a deep pink red / red centre. Bouquet: Aromas of white spice, tarry anise, and lifted candied plum are underpinned beautifully by earthy black and red berry fruits, on a bed of vanillan coconut, providing a complex but intricate Rampant red nose. Palate: Voluminous but sweet, the juicy mid-palate is balanced precisely by the slippery chewy tannins. The vintage has given this Rampant vitality with a medium to long length of favour and excellent back palate focus. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £142.46
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Vergelegen RESERVE SELECTION Shiraz Helderburg RSA
Description: The first vines to grace Vergelegen's soil were planted in 1700 by Willem Adriaan van der Stel. Some of the varietals planted were Blue Muscadel, Steendruif , White Muscadel and Frontinjac. Today the vineyards at Vergelegen range in altitude from 140 metres above sea level to 310 metres with slopes facing North to North-West and South to South- East. Temperatures are monitored at three automatic and six manually read stations indicate a two degree Celsius difference between the lower, north to north-west facing slopes and the higher plateau and south facing slopes. The climate is mild due to the proximity of False Bay and generally falls within the lower Region 111 by Degree-Days classification. While twenty-one soil types have been identified on Vergelegen and these generally have a very high clay content. Vines have been planted on Clovelly, Glenrosa and Pinedene with cultivars and rootstock selected to best match each soil type, and all the vines are trained vertically onto hedge trellis. The current plantings are Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Shiraz , Sauvignon Blanc , Semillon and Chardonnay . Dark ruby coloured wine with violets, spice, chocolate, black and red berry fruit on the nose. Elegant on the palate, the tannins are ripe and soft and the wine has a long clean aftertaste. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £162.88
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Zandvliet Estate ENON QUE SERA Shiraz Robertson RSA
Description: Zandvliet was proclaimed as a 5000 hectare farm in 1838, along with the rest of the Robertson district at that time, being granted to a Van Zyl and a Balthazar Kloppers. Jacobus Stephanus de Wet bought the property in 1867. Upon his death, the farm was subdivided into Zandvliet, Prospect and Excelsior, with Paul de Wet buying what is now the family farm. Today, over 130 years later, the fourth generation, Paul and Dan, are the proud custodians of this magnificent family heritage, Zandvliet. In its long history as a De Wet family legacy, although always a wine farm, Zandvliet in turn became well-known as an ostrich farm, famous as a racehorse-breeding stud, and now respected as a wine estate specialising in the growing and making of fine Shiraz wines. Zandvliet Wine Estate is found in the scenic Robertson Valley, not far from Ashton. The vineyards straddle the Cogmans River, with the great Langeberg Mountains throwing a giant arm around it from the north and disappearing to the south-east. Here the vineyards benefit from a small range of low limestone hills with its highly prized kalkveld terroir. Grown mostly on the gravel and clay limestone slopes, the red varieties comprise Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, while Chardonnay, Colombard, Sauvignon and Chenin make up the whites. Currently there is an equal split between red and white plantings. Being in a semi-arid region, Zandvliet's vineyards rely on summer-long watering. Working in conjunction with world-renowned viticulturist, Dr Phillip Freese from Sonoma, California, the vineyard director Dan de Wet is able to regulate the growth of the vine to produce the finest possible fruit by scientifically withholding and supplying water to the vine during its growth period. This 100% Shiraz is a dark, ruby red colour with red fruit and cherry aromas that are well integrated with hints of oak. This complex shiraz is a smooth wine with spicy flavours as well as red fruits and liquorice culminating in a long enjoyable finish. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £77.73
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Jackson Wine Estates PEPI Chardonnay California
Description: From the Jackson Wine Estates comes the Pepi range of wines. The Pepi Winery is an innovator and pioneer in the quality production of Italian varietals in California. Well-known for crafting the quintessential California Sangiovese, stellar Sauvignon Blanc, and crisp Pinot Grigio it also produces highly-acclaimed Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz. Innovative and stylish the 'four surf board logo' is a representation of this range of wines. Committed to using environmentally sound vineyard practices along with an unpretentious style of winemaking the aim is to create everyday wines with intensity and focus. This Chardonnay dominated wine has a little viognier added and in the winery it is 50% aged sur lie in neutral French and American oak for 4 months and the balance in stainless steel, while Winemaker Pat Pickett considered: 'Stainless steel fermentation preserves the apple, kiwi and lime flavours, set out against refreshing acidity. Pure, sleek fruit characteristics and minimal malolactic fermentation give the wine a crisp, clean feel. The result is a bright, fresh wine chockfull of juicy Bartlett pear flavors, with a subtle hint of praline. The addition of Viognier to the blend lends an opulent richness and floral notes leads to a tangy finish.' (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £57.49
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Jackson Wine Estates PEPI Pinot Grigio California
Description: From the Jackson Wine Estates comes the Pepi range of wines. The Pepi Winery is an innovator and pioneer in the quality production of Italian varietals in California. Well-known for crafting the quintessential California Sangiovese, stellar Sauvignon Blanc, and crisp Pinot Grigio it also produces highly-acclaimed Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz. Innovative and stylish the 'four surf board logo' is a representation of this range of wines. Committed to using environmentally sound vineyard practices along with an unpretentious style of winemaking the aim is to create everyday wines with intensity and focus. 100% Pinot Grigio this wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel, while Winemaker Pat Pickett considered: 'Aromas of honeydew melon, red apple and faint orange blossom unite in harmony. On the palate, a smooth creaminess and full body leads to a bracing, mineral, tangy finish.' (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £56.63
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Jackson Wine Estates PEPI Sauvignon Blanc California
Description: From the Jackson Wine Estates comes the Pepi range of wines. The Pepi Winery is an innovator and pioneer in the quality production of Italian varietals in California. Well-known for crafting the quintessential California Sangiovese, stellar Sauvignon Blanc, and crisp Pinot Grigio it also produces highly-acclaimed Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz. Innovative and stylish the 'four surf board logo' is a representation of this range of wines. Committed to using environmentally sound vineyard practices along with an unpretentious style of winemaking the aim is to create everyday wines with intensity and focus. 100% Sauvignon Blanc this wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel, while Winemaker Pat Pickett considered: 'Pleasant Sauvignon aromas of grapefruit and melon are evident on this light bodied but elegant wine with crisp acidity.' (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £102.38
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Arlewood Estate Semillon Margaret River Australia
Description: Arlewood Estate was established in 1988 in the Willyabrup Valley of the Margaret River wine region in Western Australia. The Gosatti family in partnership planted a small vineyard near Cowaramup in 1995, and acquired Arlewood Estate in 1999. In October 2005, The Gosatti Family completed an outright purchase of Arlewood to pursue the vision that is starting to crystalise with the release of some wines worthy of their situation. The total area under vine is 15 hectares and the plantings include 17 year old Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon vines; 11 year old Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc; 10 year old Chardonnay, along with newer plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot. This wine is 100% Semillon from the Arlewood Wilyabrup vineyard and the hand picked fruit was assembled in the winery before 20% of the Semillon was fermented in new Saury French barriques. Post ferment all Semillon was transferred to a combination of new Taransaud and Francois Freres French barriques for 1 month. Finally the wine is transferred to 2 year old French barriques for 4 months. Stunning aromas with a rich and powerful style are reminiscent of a combination of citrus and rose as well as a smokey and nutty note. Big styled wine showing a seamless palate this is a complex wine, rounded with great length of flavour, it finishes long and tangy. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £165.15
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Vergelegen PREMIUM SELECTION Sauvignon Blanc Helderburg RSA
Description: The first vines to grace Vergelegen's soil were planted in 1700 by Willem Adriaan van der Stel. Some of the varietals planted were Blue Muscadel, Steendruif , White Muscadel and Frontinjac. Today the vineyards at Vergelegen range in altitude from 140 metres above sea level to 310 metres with slopes facing North to North-West and South to South- East. Temperatures are monitored at three automatic and six manually read stations indicate a two degree Celsius difference between the lower, north to north-west facing slopes and the higher plateau and south facing slopes. The climate is mild due to the proximity of False Bay and generally falls within the lower Region 111 by Degree-Days classification. While twenty-one soil types have been identified on Vergelegen and these generally have a very high clay content. Vines have been planted on Clovelly, Glenrosa and Pinedene with cultivars and rootstock selected to best match each soil type, and all the vines are trained vertically onto hedge trellis. The current plantings are Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Shiraz , Sauvignon Blanc , Semillon and Chardonnay . Pale green coloured Sauvignon Blanc with a nose that jumps out of the glass (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.64
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Arlewood Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Margaret River Australia
Description: Arlewood Estate was established in 1988 in the Willyabrup Valley of the Margaret River wine region in Western Australia. The Gosatti family in partnership planted a small vineyard near Cowaramup in 1995, and acquired Arlewood Estate in 1999. In October 2005, The Gosatti Family completed an outright purchase of Arlewood to pursue the vision that is starting to crystalise with the release of some wines worthy of their situation. The total area under vine is 15 hectares and the plantings include 17 year old Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon vines; 11 year old Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc; 10 year old Chardonnay, along with newer plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot. This wine is a blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon and all the fruit was sourced from Arlewood Estate vineyard; Willyabrup, Margaret River Appellation. Once in the winery the Sauvignon Blanc was tank fermented, while the Semillon component matured in new French oak barriques for 2 months. Made by Mark Messenger to the Arlewood his aim was to produce a style which delivers all the bright fruit and cleansing freshness that Margaret River is known for, with the added dimension that a barrel fermented portion of the blend delivers. The palate is bright and clear while the lean body and mouthfeel reveal cleansing acidity. Flavours of grapefruit and lime combine with savoury spice through to the enjoyable finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £158.82
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Vergelegen PREMIUM SELECTION Chardonnay Helderburg RSA
Description: The first vines to grace Vergelegen's soil were planted in 1700 by Willem Adriaan van der Stel. Some of the varietals planted were Blue Muscadel, Steendruif , White Muscadel and Frontinjac. Today the vineyards at Vergelegen range in altitude from 140 metres above sea level to 310 metres with slopes facing North to North-West and South to South- East. Temperatures are monitored at three automatic and six manually read stations indicate a two degree Celsius difference between the lower, north to north-west facing slopes and the higher plateau and south facing slopes. The climate is mild due to the proximity of False Bay and generally falls within the lower Region 111 by Degree-Days classification. While twenty-one soil types have been identified on Vergelegen and these generally have a very high clay content. Vines have been planted on Clovelly, Glenrosa and Pinedene with cultivars and rootstock selected to best match each soil type, and all the vines are trained vertically onto hedge trellis. The current plantings are Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Shiraz , Sauvignon Blanc , Semillon and Chardonnay . Pale green-gold colour with intensely focused flavours showing citrus, biscuits, toast and ripe fruits. The taste is long and elegant with excellent fruit / wood integration. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.64
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Vergelegen RESERVE SELECTION Chardonnay Helderburg RSA
Description: The first vines to grace Vergelegen's soil were planted in 1700 by Willem Adriaan van der Stel. Some of the varietals planted were Blue Muscadel, Steendruif , White Muscadel and Frontinjac. Today the vineyards at Vergelegen range in altitude from 140 metres above sea level to 310 metres with slopes facing North to North-West and South to South- East. Temperatures are monitored at three automatic and six manually read stations indicate a two degree Celsius difference between the lower, north to north-west facing slopes and the higher plateau and south facing slopes. The climate is mild due to the proximity of False Bay and generally falls within the lower Region 111 by Degree-Days classification. While twenty-one soil types have been identified on Vergelegen and these generally have a very high clay content. Vines have been planted on Clovelly, Glenrosa and Pinedene with cultivars and rootstock selected to best match each soil type, and all the vines are trained vertically onto hedge trellis. The current plantings are Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Shiraz , Sauvignon Blanc , Semillon and Chardonnay . The reserve wine shows an attractive lemony yellow-green colour with a complex nose of citrus, vanilla, butterscotch, tropical fruit and mineral tones. On the palate the taste is long and full with no excessive wooding. Complex, powerful yet still elegant. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £162.88
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Casella Wines YELLOW TAIL Verdelho South Eastern Australia
Description: Ripe characters of musk, passionfruit and lemon are striking on the nose, leading into a fresh and floral front palate. The wine is crisp and elegant giving a fresh cleansing finish to the style. The fresh cleansing palate lends itself quite easily to spicy Asian foods and complements Thai prawns or Bok Choy pleasantly. Seafood and tangy vinaigrettes also make great partners. This Italian family have six generations of winemaking experience, while the Casella family winery was founded in 1965. Today it is run by John Casella, an extremely talented and highly respected winemaker who aims to produce top qualitv wines from this region. John Casella was amongst the first to select premium vineyard sites used for the production of premium varieties and the vineyards now extend to 250 hectares. The vineyard is planted with Semilion, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Botrytis Semilion, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gewurztraminer, Colombard, Marsanne, Verdelho and Durif. Casella have made tremendous advances in viticultural techniques, particularly with canopy training, minimal pruning and controlled drip irrigation. These factors, coupled with restricted yields has enabled Casella to produce some of the top wines from this region.
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Casella Estate YELLOW TAIL Chardonnay South Eastern Australia
Description: This Chardonnay exhibits a golden straw colour showing ripe peach and melon aromas as well as sweet oak nuances. The palate is fresh and approachable with balanced acidity culminating in a lingering finish of delicious peach, melon and tropical flavours. This Italian family have six generations of winemaking experience, while the Casella family winery was founded in 1965. Today it is run by John Casella, an extremely talented and highly respected winemaker who aims to produce top qualitv wines from this region. John Casella was amongst the first to select premium vineyard sites used for the production of premium varieties and the vineyards now extend to 250 hectares. The vineyard is planted with Semilion, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Botrytis Semilion, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gewurztraminer, Colombard, Marsanne, Verdelho and Durif. Casella have made tremendous advances in viticultural techniques, particularly with canopy training, minimal pruning and controlled drip irrigation. These factors, coupled with restricted yields has enabled Casella to produce some of the top wines from this region.
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Casella Wines TORTOISESHELL BAY Semillon/Sauvignon South Eastern Australia
Description: This Semillon Sauvignon Blanc exhibits rich tropical Sauvignon Blanc characters mixed with fresh grassy Semillon aromas on the nose which continue onto the tightly structured yet balanced palate with long lingering finish. This Italian family have six generations of winemaking experience, while the Casella family winery was founded in 1965. Today it is run by John Casella, an extremely talented and highly respected winemaker who aims to produce top qualitv wines from this region. John Casella was amongst the first to select premium vineyard sites used for the production of premium varieties and the vineyards now extend to 250 hectares. The vineyard is planted with Semilion, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Botrytis Semilion, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gewurztraminer, Colombard, Marsanne, Verdelho and Durif. Casella have made tremendous advances in viticultural techniques, particularly with canopy training, minimal pruning and controlled drip irrigation. These factors, coupled with restricted yields has enabled Casella to produce some of the top wines from this region. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £69.41
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Casella Wines PAINTERS COVE Semillon/Chardonnay South Eastern Australia
Description: Lemon and vanilla oak on the nose are followed by a clean, fruity balanced palate with hints of toast. The crisp citrus flavours of Semillon are teamed with the peachy notes of Chardonnay in this Semillon Chardonnay for a beautifully balanced crisp, yet rounded wine. This Italian family have six generations of winemaking experience, while the Casella family winery was founded in 1965. Today it is run by John Casella, an extremely talented and highly respected winemaker who aims to produce top qualitv wines from this region. John Casella was amongst the first to select premium vineyard sites used for the production of premium varieties and the vineyards now extend to 250 hectares. The vineyard is planted with Semilion, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Botrytis Semilion, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gewurztraminer, Colombard, Marsanne, Verdelho and Durif. Casella have made tremendous advances in viticultural techniques, particularly with canopy training, minimal pruning and controlled drip irrigation. These factors, coupled with restricted yields has enabled Casella to produce some of the top wines from this region. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £70.46
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Casella Wines YELLOW TAIL RESERVE Chardonnay South Eastern Australia
Description: A complex array of fragrant fruit aromas and luscious vanillin oak gives a wonderful first impression of this Yellow Tail Reserve Chardonnay. Peach, melon and tropical fruits are all in abundance, complemented by a creamy fullness given only by French oak maturation.This flavoursome Chardonnay has a charming palate weight, with complex buttery undertones and soft balanced acidity, finishing long and smooth This Italian family have six generations of winemaking experience, while the Casella family winery was founded in 1965. Today it is run by John Casella, an extremely talented and highly respected winemaker who aims to produce top qualitv wines from this region. John Casella was amongst the first to select premium vineyard sites used for the production of premium varieties and the vineyards now extend to 250 hectares. The vineyard is planted with Semilion, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Botrytis Semilion, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gewurztraminer, Colombard, Marsanne, Verdelho and Durif. Casella have made tremendous advances in viticultural techniques, particularly with canopy training, minimal pruning and controlled drip irrigation. These factors, coupled with restricted yields has enabled Casella to produce some of the top wines from this region.
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Arlewood Estate Chardonnay Margaret River Australia
Description: Arlewood Estate was established in 1988 in the Willyabrup Valley of the Margaret River wine region in Western Australia. The Gosatti family in partnership planted a small vineyard near Cowaramup in 1995, and acquired Arlewood Estate in 1999. In October 2005, The Gosatti Family completed an outright purchase of Arlewood to pursue the vision that is starting to crystalise with the release of some wines worthy of their situation. The total area under vine is 15 hectares and the plantings include 17 year old Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon vines; 11 year old Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc; 10 year old Chardonnay, along with newer plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot. From the Arlewood Cowaramup vineyard this 100% Chardonnay wine was hand picked in the vineyard. While in the winery barrel fermentation occurred in in 8 new Dargaud and Jaegle French barriques, 2 new Francois Freres French barriques, with the balance in 1 year old Cadus French barriques. This has produced a long and fine wine with lovely fleshy white fruit and a crisp backbone. Considerable oak and fruit structure is balanced by fine acidity to give a powerful yet elegant effect. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £217.44
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Casella Wines YELLOW TAIL Chardonnay South Eastern Australia
Description: This Chardonnay exhibits a golden straw colour showing ripe peach and melon aromas as well as sweet oak nuances. The palate is fresh and approachable with balanced acidity culminating in a lingering finish of delicious peach, melon and tropical flavours. This Italian family have six generations of winemaking experience, while the Casella family winery was founded in 1965. Today it is run by John Casella, an extremely talented and highly respected winemaker who aims to produce top qualitv wines from this region. John Casella was amongst the first to select premium vineyard sites used for the production of premium varieties and the vineyards now extend to 250 hectares. The vineyard is planted with Semilion, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Botrytis Semilion, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gewurztraminer, Colombard, Marsanne, Verdelho and Durif. Casella have made tremendous advances in viticultural techniques, particularly with canopy training, minimal pruning and controlled drip irrigation. These factors, coupled with restricted yields has enabled Casella to produce some of the top wines from this region.
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Casella Wines YELLOW TAIL Pinot Grigio South Eastern Australia
Description: This Italian family have six generations of winemaking experience, while the Casella family winery was founded in 1965. Today it is run by John Casella, an extremely talented and highly respected winemaker who aims to produce top qualitv wines from this region. John Casella was amongst the first to select premium vineyard sites used for the production of premium varieties and the vineyards now extend to 250 hectares. The vineyard is planted with Semilion, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Botrytis Semilion, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gewurztraminer, Colombard, Marsanne, Verdelho and Dur | | |
