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THE WHITES
 
Gordons Bay Chenin Blanc (South Africa)
Pale yellow with a hint of green. A clean lively wine with nuances of nutmeg and cloves, well-balanced and elegant.
 
Auction House Chardonnay (Australia)
An excellent dry white with tropical fruit flavours and a mellow finish.
 
Pinot Grigio Versare (Italy)
An excellent value white which is fairly light-bodied, with a palate of refreshing citrus fruits and a pleasant lingering finish.
 
Las Montanas Sauvignon Blanc (Chile)
This Chilean white wine is dry, with lovely soft fruits, gooseberry and grapefruit aromas, and a superb refreshing aftertaste.
 
Century Hills Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
This award-winning white is dry with classic mown grass, green-capsicum and tropical fruit characteristics with a subtle finish.
 
Rioja Blanco Carrizal (Spain)
A very clean dry white wine with a subtle palate of citrus fruits and almonds, well-balanced with a long finish.
 
Muscadet Sur Lie Chateau La Touche (France)
A superb estate-bottled wine from the Loire Valley. Fresh and zesty with a pleasant finish.

 
THE REDS
 
Rioja Tinto Carrizal (Spain)
Made using the Tempranillo grape matured a short time in oak prior to bottling. An easy-to -drink wine with damson fruits a touch of spice.
 
Las Montanas Cabernet Sauvignon (Chile)
A delicious red with a blackcurrant-style Cabernet Sauvignon, and an attractive touch of mintiness on the palate that continues to the finish.
 
Auction House Shiraz (Australia)
A dry red with lots of ripe, dark berry fruits balanced with a touch of light oak to produce a richly-textured finish.
 
Gordons Bay Pinotage (South Africa)
A deep dark red with sweet blackberry and smoky aromas on the nose that follow through to the palate, balanced with soft round tannins.
 
Las Montanas Merlot (Chile)
An award-winning Chilean merlot with a rich combo of blackcurrant and plum flavours, and a hint of leather supported by wonderful soft tannins.
 
Rioja Crianza (Spain)
A magnificent Spanish rioja with lovely plum & spicy flavours which continue through to a long complex finish.
 
Para Dos Malbec (Argentina)
A delicious soft, slightly jammy-style of Merlot from the Mendoza region in Argentina. Three months in oak gives spice and vanilla nuances.

 
ROSE
 
Pacific Heights Zinfandel Blush (USA)
An excellent Californian Zinfandel, flavourful and well-balanced with a refreshing mouthful of strawberry and water melon fruits.
 
Auction House Rose (Australia)
A crispy palate of rich fruit flavours and subtle spiciness with lively acidity.
 
 
 
SPARKLING
 
Cava Brut N/V Portaceli (Spain)
A super Spanish sparkling wine, dry with loads of bubbles, made in the Traditionale Methode.

Special Occasions


CHAMPAGNE

Berringer Rose Brut N/V
Lively modern sparkling blush wine made from Zinfandel with a hint of sweetness on the finish.


Veuve Ricotteau Brut N/V
A delightfully-refreshing, dry champagne with a fine, elegant, slightly-lemony nose, lively mousse and long crisp palate.

January 2010

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