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Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Pinot Noir Anderson Valley California
Description: Part of Jackson Wine Estates, La Crema winery was founded in 1979 and quickly established itself as a pioneer for intensely flavoured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This wine is from the Anderson Valley known for sloping hillside benches thta are blanketed by cool fog from the nearby Pacific Ocean during the heat of the summer growing season. These moderating conditions are ideal in cultivating Pinot Noir with naturally bright acidity and delicate red cherry and cranberry fruit aromas. The Anderson Valley is Mendocino’s premier growing region for Pinot Noir and this wine used the Dijon, heirloom Martini and Pommard clones to enhance the aroma and complexity. In the vineyard fruit-thinning is undertaken to remove late flowering clusters ensuring even ripening throughout the vineyards. Next the fruit is handpicked from the cool climate vineyards and delivered to the winery in small half ton bins to protect the integrity of the fruit. Once in the winery the Pinot Noir grapes are put on to a belt delivery system with sorting table to purge damaged fruit. Here only 70% of the whole berries are selected before fermentation takes place for greater fruit expression. Next a five day, 48 degree cold soak is completed before fermentation so that it enhances the silky tannin texture. Open top fermentation with cap punch downs four times daily extracts precise colour before the wine is aged 10 months in 100% French oak barrels refines the finish. Finally the Pinot Noir is bottled unfiltered and unfined to express the pure character of this great varietal. Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse had the following comments to make about this wine: 'Exotic aromas are delicate and floral with a hint of blueberry and herbal black tea. The flavours are focused on lush dark red cherry fruit which provides an enticing plush texture. Bright acidity accented by cranberry and red cherries create a seductive fruit entry that leads to a broad lingering finish.' (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £102.48
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Grove Mill Chardonnay Marlborough NZ
Description: The grapes for this wine were harvested from 6/4/97 to 29/4/97 with an average of 24.2 brix and an acid level of 10.5g/l. Fermentation over 2 months at a cool 12 degrees retained maximum natural fruit flavours. Retained on yeast lees for 9 months prior to bottling in June 1998. The resulting wine has 13.5% alcohol, 3.7 grams per litre residual sugar and 6.9 grams per litre titratable acidity. Grove Mill wines are made to be the best they can be. Deliberate fruit orientation with full-bodied richness and concentration to the point of balance defines the style. Determining vineyards, selecting their fruit at harvest and keeping only the wines with the best structure, flavours and fragrances ensures the Grove Mill philosophy is exercised. This wine has been cool fermented to retain the maximum natural flavours. Partial barrel fermentation in French and American Oak barriques and partial malolactic fermentation have added complexity to the bouquet and palate. The result is a powerful, vibrant Chardonnay with ripe fruit flavours complemented by subtle winemaking influence. Serve chilled. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £121.40
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Jackson Wine Estates LA CREMA Chardonnay Russian River Valley California
Description: Part of Jackson Wine Estates, La Crema winery was founded in 1979 and quickly established itself as a pioneer for intensely flavoured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The Russian River Valley is home to La Crema. Here the vineyards are blanketed by cool fog from the nearby Pacific Ocean during the heat of the summer growing season. These moderating conditions are ideal for cultivating Chardonnay with naturally bright acidity and complex flavours. The Wente, Dijon and Rued Chardonnay clones are used in this wine to enhance dimensions of vibrancy and perfumed aromatics. In the vineyard fruit-thinning is undertaken to remove late flowering clusters ensuring even ripening throughout the vineyards. Once ready the grapes are hand-picked from cool climate vineyards, delivered to the winery in small, half ton bins to protect the integrity of the fruit. Once in the Winery a belt delivery system for whole cluster pressing is used to capture fresh fruit flavours and minerality. 100% barrel fermentation and 100% malolactic fermentation take place in French oak barrels, . Next barrel aged sur lie occurs for 10 months with bi-monthly lees stirring for creamy mouthfeel. Finally, the wine is bottled unfiltered to express the pure character of the Chardonnay. Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse had the following comments to make about this wine: 'Peach, mango, Pippen apple and lemon drop meld into a wonderful combination of fruit, which is balanced by hazelnut, ginger and subtle butterscotch. Intense pear, nectarine, and Meyer lemon lead creamy layers into the finish.' (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £91.29
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Eagle Vale Shiraz Margaret River Western Australia
Description: Description A rich red plum and ruby hue. A refined wine with a touch of white pepper, floral lift, wild black cherries and velvety tannin. A full flavoured, yet elegant style reflecting the winemaker's philosophy and the southern Margaret River terroir typicity. Winemaking Pressing: Gentle whole bunch pressed. Method: The must is cool fermented in closed tank with daily remontage. No sulphur is added prior to fermentation. After malolactic fermentation in tank the wine is matured in new French oak for 18 months. After: Regular racking and minimal filtration is done to maintain the original flavours. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £164.00
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