| SHINE ON SUMMER MIXED DOZEN $199 (Value $243) | |
| The City Wine Shop Mixed Dozen includes both local and imported drinks around the $10 - $25 mark that we think represent great value for money. This release is based on a local pilsner from Mornington, a Victorian riesling and chardonnay, two textural whites from Italy and France and a marsanne blend from the Barossa. For the reds we have three French wines; a rose from Provence, a Bordeaux blend and a Côtes du Rhône alongside a Yarra Valley pinot, a spicy WA shiraz and a savoury Spanish tempranillo. HIX Pilsner, Dromana, Mornington Peninsula (500ml) $8 The Hickinbotham family have a strong tie to the Australian wine industry and this is their first and very successful venture into brewing. Vineyard manager turned head brewer, Cam Turner crafts a small range of styles including this crisp and cleansing pilsner. Served in a stylish 500ml bottle. 2011 Crawford River Young Vines Riesling, Henty $26 This newly released vintage shows marks of a cooler growing season with a fine and delicate nature. Lifted notes of white blossom, bath talc and bay leaf lead into a lively citrus kick of acid and a crescendo of flavours, finishing with a hallmark savoury edge. These vines are now 11 years old, making them not quite so young anymore and the quality shows. 2010 Hoddles Creek Chardonnay, Yarra Valley $19 The sub-region of Hoddles Creek benefits from its higher and cooler outlook and richer soils which allow the grapes to build layers of flavours while retaining a supportive grasp of acidity. Ripe almost custard apple notes are framed by quality oak and pulled together by a fine yet driving line of acid. 2010 Luccarelli Bianco Salento, Puglia, Italy $14 This blend of local grapes malvasia bianco, verdeca and bombino bianco comes from the Salento peninsula, the heel of the boot in south eastern Italy. Notes of white pear, spice and fresh herbs lead into a textural savoury palate with a juicy sense of acidity. A great partner for a simple fish dish. 2010 Domaine du Salut Graves Blanc, Bordeaux $21 Graves is the only Bordeaux commune where both red and white wine share the limelight. This textural semillon sauvignon blanc tempts with smokey savoury aromas of fennel and lime leading into a fresh and zesty core. 2010 Cigale MVR, Barossa Valley $18 The synergy between the white Rhône grapes of marsanne, viognier and roussanne work wonderfully in the warm and toasty climes of the Barossa Valley. Cigale is the second label of Spinifex wines and this broader styled wine is a lovely mix of white and yellow stonefruit with subtle sage flavours and a pithy finish. 2010 Triennes Rosé Provence, France $23 This is a venture involving two famous burgundy producers, Dujac and De Villaine (Domaine de la Romanée Conti). A very pale pink rosé, this has clean red cherry fruit and subtle herbal highlights, leading to a fresh crisp finish. 2010 Un Air de Remejeanne Côtes du Rhône, Rhône Valley, France $22 Grenache and syrah are joined by some old vine mourvèdre in this spicy and refreshing southern rhône blend. Tangy raspberry and black cherry fruits with a hint of anise are complemented by an energetic acidity that seems to be a trademark from the 2010 vintage. 2008 Monopole Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley $35 Monopole is our own label and under it we have three wines made by winemakers we really admire. This pinot is made by Steve Webber at De Bortoli in Yarra Valley. Lifted red cherries and subtle earthy notes lead into a nicely integrated palate of red and black fruits, finishing off with fine and long tannins. 2010 Cherubino ad Hoc Middle of Everywhere Shiraz, Frankland River $22 Winemaker Larry Cherubino seems to have the midas touch of late, his wines are so good across the board. An evocative nose that took me straight away to northern rhône with notes of white pepper, roasted meats and black olives. A plush wave of fruit sweeps across the palate and ends with fine savoury tannins. A beautiful spicy shiraz that would suit a juicy piece of barbequed meat. 2009 Vieux Naudin Bordeaux Superieur $21 From the suave 2009 vintage this medium bodied blend of predominately merlot with a touch of cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc offers brambly and earthy notes alongside fragrant violets. A roasted leg of lamb will partner well. 2010 Valdemoreda Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain $14 Tempranillo at this price point tends to come from the large plains of La Mancha in central Spain, Europe’s largest single demarcated wine region. However this delightful tempranillo is from Rioja, Spain’s premier red wine region. Red currant and black cherries wound into a medium bodied wine with crunchy acidity. Salut! |
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