Napa Valley Stag's Leap District Merlot ( 0 - + - #)
A sublime Merlot from the prestigious vineyards of California™ Napa Valley, where ideal climate and soil conditions, combined with refined growing and cellaring techniques, allow for consistent high quality treatment of grape varietals. Harvested from the highly regarded Stag™ Leap District on the valley™ east bench, this Merlot is dry and medium bodied with a soft, supple fruity palate of plums and red berries. Its characteristic spicy aroma, accentuated with light warm oak, foreshadows the rich, round, smooth and mouth-filling flavour experience, finishing with lengthy elegance. A must-try for Merlot lovers everywhere.
Lodi Old Vines Zinfandel ( 0 - + - #)
The famous thick, gnarled and twisted old Zinfandel vines of Lodi in California™ Central Valley contribute to intense concentrated flavours in the grapes. The wine is deep and rich, with bold, zesty aromas and ripe berry fruits on the tongue. Robust and exciting, it bursts with a spiciness that is met head on by the premium French oak.
Oregon Yamhill County Pinot Noir ( 0 - #)
Recognised for centuries as the Queen of grapes, Pinot Noir makes the old worlds™ most sought-after (and expensive wines). But in Oregon, Pinot Noir is making exciting new wines, and Yamhill County, poised between the cooling Pacific breezes to the west and the Willamette River to the east, makes some of the best. This remarkable wine creates a lasting impression on the palate and in the memory. Intense ripe-grape, mint, raspberry and black cherry aromas, along with smoky yet elusive oak make this a medium-bodied and rich wine. High in alcohol, it has intense flavour despite its delicacy. Like liquid silk, gently caressing the palate, the refined tannins are compelling, yet rounded. The intense varietal character is brilliantly expressed by our unique strain of yeast, which allows the true fruit to shine through this highly focused and delicious wine.
Woodbridge Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon ( 0 - + - #)
The Woodbridge appellation in California™ Central Valley has established itself for producing distinctive, consistently excellent Cabernet. Woodbridge Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon is the hearty red wine classic that lovers of fine Cabernet hunt down with passionate zeal, the king of red grapes in all its splendid glory. Our Cab has the trademark blackcurrant and cherry flavours, but its true triumph is the subtle weave of complex flavour compounds that contribute to the overall experience. Oak and tannins, pepper and spice, combining structure and rich fruit for a red wine that will dazzle from first aroma to long elegant finish.
Washington Columbia Valley Cabernet Franc/Merlot ( 0 -+ -# )
The nose of this wine holds an intense aroma of plum, black cherries and vanilla with an underlying hint of pepper and spice. Fruit flavours of plum and currants blended with the silky-smooth taste of chocolate and firm tannins give this medium-full bodied wine a pleasant finish, leaving you wanting more.
(0 - 10 Sweetness code F: -F-pack ™ included *Elderflowers included + Oak chips included #Toasted Oak included)