March 2017 News

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Fun Wine Facts!

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most

widely recognized red wine grape varieties. It

became internationally recognized through its

prominence in Bordeaux wines where it is often

blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. For most

of the 20th century, it was the world's most widely

planted premium red wine grape until it was

surpassed by Merlot in the 1990s.

The grape is a relatively new variety, the product of

a chance crossing between Cabernet Franc and

Sauvignon blanc during the 17th century in

southwestern France.

The classic profile of Cabernet Sauvignon tends to

be full-bodied wines with high tannins and

noticeable acidity that contributes to the wine's

aging potential.

- from Wikipedia

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Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol: 12% Oak: Yes Body: medium This wine shows light grass and tropical fruit aromas with hints of smokiness from the toasted oak and smooth flavours of gooseberries and kiwi. A superb wine with grilled pork tenderloin, goat cheese and asparagus quiche.

Cabernet Shiraz

Alcohol: 12% Oak: Yes Body: Full A full-bodied blended red wine exhibiting rich black currant fruit flavours from Cabernet Sauvignon, and blue plum and spice notes from Shiraz. The soft delicate tannins and rich fruit forward styling suggests meat pies, grilled steaks with barbecue sauce, marinated lamb chops or barbecued back ribs as the perfect accompaniment.

Valroza

Alcohol: 12% Oak: Yes Body: Med-Full Velvety soft and round with gentle aromas of cherry and flavours of plum. This wine has a smooth texture from start to finish. Cedar planked salmon, tomato sauce pastas and take-out pizza are excellent matches for this mellow red. Includes premium American oak.

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French Cabernet Sauvignon

All the classic associations with this well-known grape variety used in France's brilliant red wine blends are here in this Cabernet brought in directly from France: rich, intense aromas, deep berry fruits, healthy tannins, and a smooth, lingering finish. With the proper tannin astringency and premium French oak evident throughout, this is an elegant wine offering body and complexity when aged.

Italian Pinot Grigio

The Italians have their own way with the Pinot Gris grape variety, and in the process they create a special magic with it that's unmatched elsewhere in the wine world. Though dry in character and with a pleasant zip of acidity, this Pinot Grigio shows off a pleasant floral fragrance and tremendous fruit flavours, making it the perfect picnic accompaniment.

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Gewürztraminer

Sweetness: 2 Alcohol: 12% Oak: None Body: Light A distinctive and exotic wine with an intriguing floral bouquet. An off dry white wine with flavours of lychee nut and grapefruit. This wine is superb with spicy dishes such as a chicken curry.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 13% Oak: Yes Body: Medium This classic and robust red variety produces an aromatic, deep ruby red wine with bouquet and flavours of black currant, spice and plum. Impress your guests with beef tenderloin or lamb matched with this traditional varietal.

Montepulciano Style

Alcohol: 13% Oak: None Body: Medium Widely grown throughout Italy, this deep coloured, medium-bodied red wine has spicy, fruit-forward flavours. It is smooth and mellow and possesses good aging potential. Try this with grilled steaks or beef shish kabobs.