Tasting note – Deep garnet colour with purple hues. Blackberries, plum, black cherries and dark chocolate on the nose supported by hints of liquorice and vanilla. A rich and vibrant wine showing fresh dark berry fruit flavours intermingled with characters of dark chocolate, liquorice and spice. Soft and subtle tannins provide length, structure and balance.
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William Hardy Chardonnay 2016, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia
Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi AVA, California, USA
Varietal: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Sirah
Tasting note – Dark cherry and toasted oak aromas on the nose. Juicy black currant, raspberry and dark cherry flavors on the palate. This luscious, well-balanced, rich & complex wine has a sweet middle palate that finishes with a toasty oak component.
Ironstone Chardonnay, Lodi AVA, California, USA
Varietal: 90% Chardonnay, 5% Chenin Blanc, 5% Viognier
Tasting Note- This Chardonnay exhibits refreshing aromas of fresh green apples, citrus, and tropical fruits. Light citrus layered with fresh peaches fills the mouth as soft vanilla and oak notes linger. Good acidity gives it a crisp balance with a creamy medium-length finish.
Mud House Pinot Noir 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand
Mud House Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand
Louis Roederer Brut Rosé 2012, Champage, France
Varietal/Blend: 65% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay
Tasting note: Golden pink hue with bright red tints. Persistent streams of bubbles. Intense bouquet of ripe fruit (blackcurrant) and candied orange, accompanied by subtle notes of orange blossom and Madagascar vanilla. The rounded, smooth, silky, full-bodied palate has notes of hazelnut and cocoa beans and is lengthened by a fresh, chalky finish.
Marchesi di Frescobaldi Mormoreto, Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
Varietal/Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Tasting note: Mormoreto appears an opaque, deep ruby red. A rich, complex nose boasts well-ripened wild berries, such as blackberry and raspberry, cocoa powder and cocoa butter, roasted espresso bean with subtle notes of vanilla and cinnamon, and hints of clove, jasmine, and grey tea leaves. On the palate, it is smooth and well-rounded with a more pronounced influence of bitter chocolate, crisp raspberry, single-malt whisky, and vanilla tobacco.
E. Guigal Condrieu 2016, Rhone Valley, France
Tasting note: Brilliant clear golden yellow colour. Intensely flowery nose reminiscent of violets, apricot, peaches and citrus fruit. Fresh, round, rich, unctuous and full bodied palate. Harmonious with light acidity and round fleshy fruits. A delicate and elegant wine overall.
Migration Pinot Noir 2016, Russian River Valley AVA, California, USA
Varietal/Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Tasting note: This vibrant Pinot Noir has aromas of cranberry, Bing cherry and black raspberry, as well as hints of flowers and earthy forest floor. The lush red berry notes are echoed on the palate, where they are underscored by toasty oak and hints of buttery pie crust and sweet baking spices.