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| The prices below are our ‘best offer price’, inclusive of a 10% discount and we are unable to extend further reductions. SPARKLING RED 2009 Best’s Sparkling Shiraz, Great Western $23 ~ ripe, spicy & plump This is an excellent sparkling red that balances the plush and spicy intensity of Great Western shiraz with savoury chewy tannins that burst onto the palate. A perfect wine to drink beside the BBQ. Primo Estate Joseph Sparkling Red, Adelaide Plains $67 ~ intense, brambly and rich This wine has amazing pedigree ~ a kaleidoscope of museum vintages from the last forty years including both Joseph Moda Cabernet Merlot and Primo Estate Shiraz dating back to 1990’s. Intense, brambly and rich, cut by a fine line of bubbles. LOCAL SPARKLING 2008 Stonier Sparkling, Mornington Peninsula $28 ~ fresh & zesty Fresh and lifted, this quality focused sparkling is chardonnay dominant, and sits on lees for two years. A fine bead and slight toasty development are complemented by the sophisticated packaging. 2007 Heemskerk, Tasmania $55 ~ lively, fine and expressive Winemaker Anna Pooley is a dynamic force within the Treasury Wine team. Predominantly pinot noir with one third chardonnay sourced from the Coal River region of southern Tasmania, this lively expression tempts with a creamy mid palate complemented by a delicate and expressive fruit profile. IMPORTED SPARKLING 2010 Drusian Extra Dry Prosecco, Valdobbiadene, Italy $27 ~ airy & floral Italian bubbles made from the prosecco grape, this is light and fresh with notes of nashi pear and white blossom. Although labelled extra dry this wine has good mid-palate richness and is lovely to drink on its own. Etoiles Soleil Cremant de Bourgogne Burgundy, France $27 ~ crisp & cleansing Excellent value for money, this French sparkling has a tightly wound core and a surprisingly fine and eloquent expression. Citrus notes dominate, signing off with a crisp and clean tail. 2007 Contratto Millesimato, Canelli, Piedmont $58 ~ bold & harmonious This historical estate has the longest history with sparkling production in Italy, dating back to 1867. Predominantly pinot noir with 20% chardonnay, this bold expression of sparkling wine reveals red apples and toasted earthy notes across the palate and a long, dry harmonious finish. CHAMPAGNE NV Doyard Blanc de Blancs Vertus, Champagne $72 ~ delicate, fine & poised 100% Vertus chardonnay this is the latest release based on the 2005, 2004 and 2002 vintages from this small and meticulous grower. This is a delightful champagne that is expressive yet finely structured and built upon layers of subtle complexity. Taittinger Prelude Reims, Champagne $119 ~ rich, toasty & graceful Equal parts chardonnay and pinot noir this is a blend of six vintages made from grandcru vineyards. Junior to their prestige cuvee Comtes de Champagne this is a masterful blend which effortlessly delivers rich weighty fruit and complex rye toast characters. ROSE 2005 Doyard Collection de l’An I Oeil de Perdrix Rosé, Vertus ~ effortless grace Shelf Price $123, Offer Price $111 75% pinot, 25% chardonnay Made in the rare rosé de pressée style where the grapes are pressed for colouration. The name translates to ‘eye of the partridge’ referring to its delicate very pale salmon pink. ‘This is exceptionally delicate for a 2005, its discreet raspberry and orange peel aromas emphasizing finesse and nuance over power. It’s perfectly balanced, feeling vinous yet tense, and its texture is like the finest silk, giving this a wonderful sense of elegance and purity. Both a serious, complex wine and a wine of pure pleasure, this is one of the finest champagnes I’ve tasted from the 2005 vintage so far.’ Peter Liem, www.champagneguide.net 2006 Louis Roederer Rose, Reims, Champagne $122 ~ elegant, lithe & red fruited Fragrant with talcum and rose water leading into a ripe palate heady with raspberries and cream all pulled together by taut racy acidity. TO ORDER: Please call us on (03) 9654 6657 or click here to send a reply email |
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