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region
Clare Valley, Australia
standard drinks
7.1
alcohol
12.1%
bottle size
750 ml
2012 Riesling
The grapes for this dry Riesling were grown on low-yielding vines, on a vineyard managed in accordance with sustainable farming practices. On the nose it has lively fresh lime aromatics. The palate has tight, stoney minerality with intense citrus flavours. A refreshing, crisp acidity provides the backbone for a dry, lingering finish.
region
Mornington Peninsula,
Australia
standard drinks
7.1
alcohol
12.8%
bottle size
750 ml
2012 Pinot Grigio
This flinty style has plenty of personality, vibrant acidity coupled with pear and apple nuances, and a strong mineral accent to finish.
region
Mornington Peninsula,
Australia
standard drinks
8
alcohol
13.5%
bottle size
750 ml
2011 Chardonnay
The Mornington Peninsula’s cool climate reputation was built around Chardonnay’s like this. The lemony, honeyed flavours are cut with lime and quince and minerally backbone is crisp and uplifting.
region
Marlborough, New Zealand
standard drinks
7.4
alcohol
12.5%
bottle size
750 ml
2012 Sauvignon Blanc
This Sauvignon Blanc shows a beautifully lifted nose of lemongrass, passionfruit, lemon sherbet and green herb aromas. A great example of Sauvignon Blanc from this unique region.
region
Marlborough, Australia
standard drinks
8
alcohol
13.8%
bottle size
750 ml
2011 Pinot Noir
The fruit for this single vineyard release is off the St Luke’s Vineyard. It is a classic Marlborough Pinot Noir displaying red cherry, plum and subtle spicy clove notes, complemented by fine, silky tannins.
region
Central Victoria, Australia
standard drinks
7.9
alcohol
13.7%
bottle size
750 ml
2009 Shiraz
This wine has excellent depth of fruit flavours, ranging from plum and dark cherry to redcurrant and raspberry. The fantastic growing conditions of 2009 ensured almost perfect silky tannin structure, which is balanced by well integrated toasty oak. The wine finishes with memorable length and lingering dark cherry flavours.
region
Mt Benson, South Australia
standard drinks
8.3
alcohol
14%
bottle size
750 ml
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet is medium bodied, red purple tinged with subtle hints of blackberry on the nose. The moderately intense bouquet has a mix of blackberry, earth and olive. The palate adds blackcurrent to the mix, good tannin structure and subtle oak.
