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Here you will find news about our latest special offers, exclusive new products and Limited Release wine kits.
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Wine of the Month
SAVE 10% on the following specially priced wine kits:
RED: Vieux Chateau du Roi – Rich and complex, this dry red wine is reminiscent of the old world with layers of oak, herbs, blackberry and licorice. Balanced and rewarding.
WHITE: Piesporter – A slightly sweet, fresh white wine with subtle spicy notes and aromas of fresh melon. Abundant flavours of ripe peaches and apricots can be found on the palate.
CELLAR 2012 – Three Exceptional Limited Release Wines!
This year, we have been able to source some of the most sought after varietals from Italy, Austria and South Africa. Since we only secure a small amount of varietal juice to create these limited release wines, they are only available on a pre-order basis and are in limited supply.
Italian Nebbiolo
The Region: Piedmont is the predominate grape growing region in Italy. Despite the fickle growing conditions, the grapes of this region are incredibly resistant to disease and mould. Due to the calcareous soils, this region
of Italy produces grapes that are darker in colour and with skins that are fairly thin but tough, creating wines with great structure and more tannins.
The Wine: The name Nebbiolo derives from Nebbia, translating to fog because of the velvety, whitish coating covering the berries. This dark and tannic red produces aromas of truffle, blackberries, cherries and smoke. Flavours of earth, oak, vanilla and cedar fill the palate leaving a long and rich finish in the mouth.
Pre-order period is finished. Now in store for those who ordered!
Wine Talk Video About Nebbiolo: http://youtu.be/cRrZ6U20F4Y”
Austrian Grüner Veltliner
The Region: Vienna, Austria’s capital city, has over 1,680 acres of beautiful urban vineyards, many reachable by foot or tram. A relative newcomer to the commercial wine industry, Grüner Veltliner (or Gru-Vee as it has been dubbed) is the latest craze and becoming increasingly popular among white wine drinkers. This varietal dominates the grapes grown in Austria making up 37% of the total vineyard area within the country. Cool winds that flow through the vineyards from the north create the right growing conditions to produce grapes that provide the fresh and fruity notes in the wines.
The Wine: This is a complex wine full of exotic tropical fruit flavours and citrus notes. Traditionally consumed young, this Grüner is crisp, dry and full bodied on the palate with flavours of grapefruit and lentils. Aromas of
white pepper, green beans and notes of asparagus on the nose.
Pre-order period is now complete. Now in store for those who ordered!
Wine Talk Video About Grüner Veltliner: http://youtu.be/bZAU2MbZrQk”
South African Pinotage
The Region: Although considered a new world wine region, South Africa produces wines of old world taste. Mountainous backdrops, coastal influences and Mediterranean climates influence the earthy tones of these wines. There is a hierarchy of production regions, districts and wards where the wine of origin must be 100% grapes from the wine region. This system was implemented in 1973 to protect both the producer and consumer by determining the true nature and characteristics of the wine.
The Wine: Pinotage is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut and is the second most widely produced grape in South Africa. Bursting with flavours of cherry, red berries, tropical fruit and hints of banana, this red is unique and easy drinking. Aromas of plums, red berries, smoke and earth surround the senses of this red.
Available for pre-order until Thursday, February 9th, 2012.
Wine Talk Video About Cellar 2012 Pinotage: http://youtu.be/–S3E04AYuY”
Cascadia Celebration – Now in Store in Limited Quantities!
Washington Pinot Gris: A medium to full bodied wine, this Pinot Gris has aromatics of pear, white peach and apple, while on the palate you can expect balanced acidity, juicy pears and a crisp finish. Meant to be consumed early. Alcohol: 13% Sommelier Reserve, 12% Sommelier
Oregon Pinot Noir: This medium-bodied wine produces aromatics of raspberries, cherries and a hint of spice. You can expect flavours of red berries, earth and a touch of toasted vanilla on the palate. Alcohol: 13.5% Sommelier Reserve 13% Sommelier
Try a Little Sunshine From Italy!
COASTAL SUNSET 2011 – NOW IN STORE…Get Yours Before They’re Gone!
Italy is no stranger to wine with some of the oldest wine producing regions of the world contributing to approximately 1/5 of the world’s wine production. Grapes are grown in almost every region of the country with more than 1 million vineyards under cultivation. Italy’s long shoreline helps to moderate the climate for the coastal wine regions. The extensive mountains and foothills throughout the country create varying elevations for grape growing in a variety of climate and soil conditions.
Exciting NEW PORT TRIO – Now in Store!
An exciting new twist on a classic dessert wine. Each kit contains three great flavour choices – Raspberry, Orange and Cherry.
Raspberry Chocolate Port: This rich, full-bodied Port is a tantalizing blend of raspberry and rich chocolate, enough to satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth. With an attractive and aromatic nose of juicy plum, rich coffee and fresh raspberries, this chocolate infused and fruit forward desert wine carries notes of vanilla, toasted oak and deliciously dark chocolate. Warm and slightly tart on the palate with little acidity, raspberry chocolate port has an invigorating and lush finish, sure to please the senses.
Orange Chocolate Port: This full flavoured Port style dessert wine is full-bodied with complex aromas and flavours of dark chocolate and hints of sweet, ripe oranges. The flavours are rich and lingering making this truly a special wine to be sipped and savoured.
Cherry Chocolate Port: This full-flavoured Port style dessert wine has an exciting, complex aroma of dark chocolate mingled with notes of black cherry, ripe plum and toasted oak. On the palate, the taste is rich, sweet and lingering, leading to a long, satisfying and warm finish. The distinctive black cherry and dark chocolate adds a glorious dimension to the character of the port. This wine is amazingly good after a few months in the bottle and will continue to improve for years. We recommend you to bottle this superb dessert wine in 375 ml. bottles – a little goes a long way.
