This week we look at three wines perfect for opening up after your main meal is done. The first is a Muscat which is under the vino-lok closure to make sure the wine is at its best. The next is a sweet white made in the style of the great French sauturnes. And it wouldn't be a desert wine special without looking at a brilliant fortified from Rutherglen.
A classic Rutherford Cab with full violet-ruby color and distinctive local aromas of black cherry, dark olive and mineral, combined with hints of smoky oak and blackberry. The fine flavors echo the nose. Medium acidity and body plus supple tannins. With a fine balance between alcohol, fruit and tannin, this young wine already drinks well and will support 6-10 years aging.
It's a wine that's widely regarded as one of Australia's best semillons and has more than half a decade of bottle age already, but it costs less than $15. As well we also check out a Barossa shiraz with great cellaring potential and a red blend that comes in so cheap you'll never need by bulk wine again.
This week we look at a wine specifically released for "on premise outlets" which is wine speak for available only at restaurants and the like. We also look at two great offerings from Coonawarra. The first is a classic Cabernet from the region that is now under stelvin closure. The second is a Bordeaux blend that has all the big names gushing about just how brilliant it is.
Vue de monde's Sommelier and St Kilda resident Raul Moreno talks about the 2 wines that unChain St Kilda has released to raise money for their legal fight against the City of Port Phillip on behalf of the community.
This week we check out a wine you might have to watch out for, a wine that should be given time to reach its full potential and a wine for those watching their calorie intake. Firstly we look at an early havest white blend which is low both in alcohol and in calories. The next wine is a brilliant red from a great Barossa producer which may take a little searching to track down, but worth the effort. The the final wine this week is a Cabernet Sauvignon that will benefit from some patient cellaring.
This week we have three wines from the 05 vintage, each of which retails around the $20 mark or under. There's a red with a great name, and great reputation for quality at not much money. We also check out a Hunter Valley semillon that's ready to drink now, but can handle lots of cellar time. And to finish things for the week we look at a red blend that's a great option for both red meat and wood fired pizza!
a wild turkey or 2, his mate jack daniels, coronas, a bottle of jagermeister and funnels of semillon gave birth to an improv jam with no direction or talent... there was always going to be odd socks at eaglemont drive with it's 3 male occupants and not a girlfriend in sight
This week we look at two wines that are from the same producer, under the same label, but which come from different regions. As well we check out a stylish shiraz/viognier blend and a white which surprised us with its quality despite its youth.
This lovely and elegant Carneros Chardonnay reflects both a long growing season and the benefits derived from new Dijon clones in the vineyard. Medium intense green-gold color with green pear, green almond, honey and apple fruit aromas, as well as a fine, lightly nutty aroma from lees aging. Medium-bodied, with typical Carneros Chardonnay aromas, and also fine subtle vanilla oak character. Bright acidity combined with creamy richness gives this wine a lengthy finish.
A highly complex wine which entices you with its scents of lime, acacia, apricots, grilled almond and honeyed aromas. The palate is luscious and generous with its sweet apricot, honey, roasted nut and marmalade flavours and perfectly balanced with a zesty, lime rind acidity, finishing clean, uplifted and satisfying.
Colour: - cherry red with ruby sparkles, very intense, clean and brilliant con.Bouquet: - balanced aroma, with fruit nuances, spiced with vanilla, tobacco and leather. Palate: - smooth on first contact, but persistent exit. This is a wine with velvety sensations, well balanced, with ripe fruit flavours combined with dry spices. This latter characteristic confers a certain balsamic touch.
In colour the wine is bright white straw with a green tint. The aroma displays uplifting freshness of apple, white peach, pear and gooseberry with underlying floral notes. These wonderful fresh fruit flavours continue to the lively palate. The mouth-filling fruit is supported by a mid-weight texture and crisp backbone. The finish is lengthy and flavoursome with lingering lemon citrus flavours.
This week we look at three wines that are classics of three of Australia's most renowned grape growing regions. But on top of that, each wine is an absolute bargain at under $20! We check out a Barossa shiraz, a Hunter Valley semillon and a Mornington Peninsula pinot noir - a wine and region normally associated with high prices!
