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~ Limited Editions 2009~ |
| JANUARY 2009 |
STEEP SLOPE GERMAN MÜLLER THURGAU |
Rhine River, Germany |
CONTINENTAL LOWLANDS SPANISH TEMPRANILLO CABERNET SAUVIGNON - by RJ Spagnols |
| Catalonia Region, Spain A juicy red wine drenched in flavours of ripe fruit, blackberries, cherries and plum with subtle hints of oak and truffles. This wine has rich tannins and a substantial structure that evolves into velvety touches of smoke and spices acquired from the combination of American and Hungarian oaks. |
| DOWNUNDER TRIO CABERNET SAUVIGNON / GRENACHE / SHIRAZ -by Cellar Craft |
The Australians have been groundbreakers at discovering new wine blends that break from tradition but that do reflect the reality that New World wineries have access to varieties that have not been available to their Old World counterparts. One of the more successful blend combinations in Australia has been the marrying of Cabernet, Grenache and Shiraz into an outstanding wine. The resultant blends reflect the structure and vivacity of Cabernet, the bright red fruit and lower tannin attributes of Grenache as well as the spiciness of Shiraz. In a broad generalization we could suggest that this is comparable to Europe’s tradition of blending Cabernet, Merlot and Cab Franc but with Australia’s more pronounced fruit aromas and flavours. We like the combination and are pleased to be able to offer it in our Limited Release program this year. Like most Australian wines, this will show well when young but can be expected to develop for at least a year. The fruit-forward style makes the wine a great social choice as well as being a versatile choice for meals around the barbie. |
| New Zealand Merlot - by Wine Expert |
| The Region: Located on the country’s most easterly tip and closest to the international dateline, Gisborne boasts the world’ s most easterly vineyards and the first vines to see the sun each day. The region receives high sunshine hours on coastal plains that are sheltered from the west by a range of mountains. Well-drained alluvial loams over sandy or volcanic subsoils help moderate fertility, and produce grapes of intense character and aroma. The Wine: Dry and medium bodied with a soft, supple fruity palate of boysenberry, plums, redcurrant and ripe black cherries, this Merlot has a wonderful spicy aroma, accentuated with light warm oak and a rich, round mouthfeel, leading to a long, elegant finish. The Food: This Merlot is an excellent choice to pair with poultry, grilled meats and especially rare prime rib. Other foods, such as tomato-based pasta sauces or lamb chops also complement the tannins in this wine. With it’s initial palate of soft, moderate tannins and bright fruit, it’s tempting to drink this Merlot immediately, to savour the rich, concentrated plummy flavours. However, the tiers of red currant, raspberry and black cherry notes won’t show until six months and they’ll eventually evolve into a deeply flavoured and majestic wine, building in depth for two to four more years of age, and holding for several more, gaining a lithe character of melded fruit and lushness from the soft tannins. |
| New Zealand Gewürztraminer - by Wine Expert |
| The Region: When the first Marlborough vines were planted in 1973 few people predicted that the region would become New Zealand’ s largest and best known winegrowing area in little more than 20 years. Abundant sunshine, cool nights and a long growing season helps to build and maintain the vibrant fruit flavours for which Marlborough is now famous. The Wine: The 2008 Limited Edition Gewürztraminer grapes came from the internationally renowned Allan Scott Wines and Estates. An early harvest protected the grapes from the extreme heat of the Marlborough summer allowing them to develop the intense aromatic spiciness typical of this variety, named from the German word for ‘perfumed’, Gewürz. The berries range in colour from amber–gold to rose to purple-tinged, and produce a gently golden-coloured wine, unmistakable in its heady, aromatic intensity, with a pungent fragrance of lychee, tropical fruit and rose petals. Its flavours are ample, lusciously fruity and spicy rather than complex. The Food: The sweetness of Gewurztraminer draws out strong fruit characteristics and has good acidity to stand up to spicy food such as Thai or Szechuan cuisine, strong cheeses and fresh fruits. It also does well with more savoury dishes likes herbed grilled chicken and barbecued salmon. The intense purity of the fruit character will be apparent immediately in this rich wine, and the hint of sweetness that balances it makes it a tempting sipper right away, but the deeper floral characters of rose petal and lychee will become much more apparent after six months to a year. |
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