West Coast Brew Shop

Selection Estate Series –

gurmit — Tue, 25 May 2010 07:05:33 +0000

Castellina Supertuscan di Siena

A bold, yet supple wine, expansive enough to be consumed with great pleasure, the big, smoky, earthy nose of ultra-ripe cherry and currant fruit is followed by a richly tannic finish.
Serve with a rack of lamb with herbs, Tuscan-style meat dishes with tomato sauces, Stroganoff or meat grilled rare.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

German Mosel Valley Gewürztraminer

The Mosel valley is famous for its beautiful scenery and excellent wines. Gewrztraminer grapes from this region tend to be a dusky pink colour, and result in wines from light to a dark golden yellow with subtle copper tones. Gewrztraminer is quite full-bodied, more so than most any other white wine type and the combination of its strong and heady perfume, exotic lychee flavour and rich texture make it a powerful wine with an intense and memorable finish.

Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Italian Barolo

Medium-heavy in body with a luminous dark cherry colour, tannin dominates the flavours initially, with intense grip and robust dryness in the finish. High acid, tannin and alcohol levels challenge the palate when the wine is young, but with age come rewards: wild ripe strawberries hot from the sun, a whiff of dark tar, the scent of roses and violets, and earthy, rich truffles. Burly, assertive chewy’ wine, it is not for the faint of heart, but for those seeking intensity and complexity, there is nothing else like Barolo.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Lodi Old Vines Zinfandel

The famous thick, gnarled and twisted old Zinfandel vines of Lodi in California’s 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.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Lodi Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon

The Woodbridge appellation in California’s 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.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Montagnac Syrah/Mourvèdre

A medium-full bodied bold wine, ruby red in colour with a deep dark plum and blackberry bouquet showing subtle accents of chocolate. Rich, lush and complex, soft black fruits combine with a hint of spiciness that follows through with a firm, tannic finish on the palate.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Medium

Napa Valley Stag’s Leap District Merlot

A sublime Merlot from the prestigious vineyards of California’s 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’s Leap District on the valley’s 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.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

New Zealand Marborough. Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough has the sunniest, driest climate in New Zealand, and the Wairau Valley’s rich soils combine with the cool nights to deliver astonishingly pungent wines, with gooseberry, herbs, pink grapefruit, fresh-cut grass, asparagus, lime-leaf, tropical fruit, passion fruit, and a host of other beguiling aromas. Few wines ever achieve the amazing aromatic complexity and zesty fruit of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The expression of this amazing explosion of fruit is aided by our special proprietary yeast: by careful management of the yeast strain, Selection Estate New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc casts long, rich flavours, redolent with grass and currant leaves, and a crisp dry finish.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Sonoma Dry Creek Valley Chardonnay

A fresh, well-balanced wine with typical Chardonnay characteristics of tropical and citrus aromas and fl avours. The fruit quality of these grapes is allowed to shine through, and the rich, round mouthful lingers to a long, crisp finish without the influence of oak.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: None

Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Most people are unaware that Sonoma red wines win more awards than Napa. Winexpert Crushendo Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon’s elegant and powerful nose showcases big black cherry character with nuances of mocha cedar and cigar box. It is bold and chewy on the palate with concentrated cassis, blackberry and cedar flavours along with firm structure and smooth (but powerful) tannins showing elegance on the long finish.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir

Winexpert’s Estate Series Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir has silky tannins carrying notes of truffle, toast, herbs, gorgeous cassis, black cherry and raspberry flavours and black spice. Food-friendly, it shows restrained toasty oak and well-balanced acidity.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

South Australian Single Vineyard Shiraz

A medium-full bodied wine combines the fruit flavours of plum and currants with the silky-smooth taste of chocolate and firm tannins.
Goes well with meat stews and beef roasts.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Valpolicella Classico di Veneto

The power grape of Italy’s famed Valpolicella, Bardolino and Amarone, Corvina is renowned for fruity, full-bodied wines with cherry aromas and a hint of almond. The Veneto region stretches from the northeast border with Austria down to coastal Venice, with a mild continental climate ideal for long, controlled ripening and intense grapes.Corvina Classico has lush, intriguing aromas of ripe red cherries and raspberries, delicate hints of almond, toast and spice and a richly tannic finish that has the fruit lingering on your palate for many minutes.

In the historic footsteps of Amaronea wine fermented with a reserve of crushed grapeskinsthe Crushendo grape pack brings immense grape tannin and character to the wine. Right out of the carboy this wine will have intense, gripping tannins, and although drinkable immediately, it will open up and blossom into a wine of unique power and elegance over two to four years.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Medium

Washington Columbia Valley Cab Franc Merlot

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.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Washington Columbia Valley Riesling

The Columbia Valley produces many prestigious wines from their world class Riesling grapes. Delicate yet complex, Rieslings grown here offer pronounced ripeness while retaining acidity, showing fantastic floral aromas and flavours of peach and apricot, while still maintaining a crisp freshness. This vivid fruitiness is enhanced by Winexper’s unique new ssse-reserve finishing pack, making this Riesling a unique and proud addition to our Estate Series line.

Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Washington Yakima Valley Pinot Gris

Winexpert’s Estate Series Washington Pinot Gris offers fresh aromas and flavours of ripe honeydew melon and crisp green apple and an attractive floral note. The wine has an elegant, creamy finish restrained by a refreshing crispness that makes it very food-friendly.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Selection Original – Red Wine

gurmit — Tue, 25 May 2010 07:00:17 +0000

Barolo Style

Large and robust, this style is the one that lovers of big wines are looking for. Made famous in Italy’s Piedmont region – highly regarded for its finest wines – this Barolo is rich in flavour and deep in colour, with a rounded oak aroma that lingers on the finish. Not surprisingly, Barolo is a consistently popular offering year in and year out.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Medium

Cabernet Sauvignon

The noble California red grape. Rich in tannis, it produces a deep, full-bodied wine with intense aroma and flavour. A robust wine, perfect with red meat or wild game. Best when aged for several months.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Medium

Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot

This popular blend combines the plump, fruity, earlier ageing Merlot grape with the robust Cabernet Sauvignon grape for a powerful match.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Medium

Chianti Style

The pride of Italy’s Tuscany region, this blend is famous for its full, dry character and elegant flavours of cherries and blackberries. Sturdy and robust, with tangy undertones and a slight spiciness. Ageing uncovers its complex depth of flavour.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Luna Rossa

Bold, robust and intense: Winexpert’s ‘Big Red’ is the largest, most full-bodied red wine ever released! A dark, inviting colour and rich, bold oak-enchanced aromas suggest at what is to come: an abundance of mouth-filling, chewy berry flavours. Luna Rossa is complex, with rich layers of fruit and solid supporting tannins, capped by a long oak finish. A powerful wine matching startling flavours and aromas with elegance and finesse.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Merlot

The plump, lush fruitness of this respected grape translates into a wine which perfectly balances berry and spice flavours with a smooth, supple texture. Mouth-filling and delicious; a standout with grilled meats.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Pinot Noir

The varietal responsible for classic red burgundy. The scent, flavour, body and texture of Pinot Noir is profound. Supple, spicy fruit flavours are a delight to the palate.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Shiraz / Zinfandel

Deep red wine with Shiraz giving notes of ripe blackberries, plum, and blueberry, and Zinfandel showing off raspberry, anise and a peppery spice note blending into a long finish of vanilla and toast.
Best matched with full-flavoured meats, sausages and smoked or cured meat.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Valpolicella Style

Italian style wine with a delicate bouquet and a rich texture. Ruby red colour. Fragrant and fruity. The addition of oak enhances its aroma.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Vieux Chateau du Roi

Full-bodied, yet soft and quick to mature, this is the perennially popular French red wine blend that continues to keep them coming back with its smooth, easy charms. A Winexpert specialty blending a host of grape varieties, each contributing to the layers of aroma and flavours that make this so special. Complex and full of character, yet supple and easy drinking.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Selection Original – White Wine

gurmit — Tue, 25 May 2010 06:56:43 +0000

Chardonnay/Semillon

A traditional Winexpert favourite. The combination of these two exceptional varieties with the oak additive gives a depth of complexity and character. Dry, fruity bouquet accented with a hint of oak.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Gewürztraminer

This immensely charming, exotic wine is true to its German translation: spicy. Deeply coloured and opulently aromatic, with an unmistakably flowery perfume and flavours of lychees and roses. Crisp, lush, and refreshing – a wonderful match with spicy foods, strong cheeses and fresh fruits.

Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Johannisberg Dry Riesling

The character of this fine German varietal is truly distinctive. Displays a flowery bouquet, complex fruit and cinnamon flavours and a crisp, clean finish. Versatile in pairing with foods, especially seafood, pork or veal.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Liebfraumilch Style

Winexpert’s new F-pack provides the finishing touch for this popular German classic. With a pronounced floral bouquet and a perfect marriage of sweetness with a slight dry finish, this startling wine is made for seafood and strong cheeses.

Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Luna Bianca

Winexpert’s biggest, boldest white wine ever. In the spirit of the great full-bodied Chardonnays of California and Australia, Luna Bianca is lush, golden and rich. Dense, luscious, buttery aromas dance up from the glass. Flavours of tropical fruits blend with the vanilla-oak backing – a technique usually achieved through barrel fermentation with extended lees (yeast sediment) contact. The high alcohol finished wine is smooth and mouth filling. Includes an F-pack with pure Chardonnay juice – another industry first.

Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Piesporter Style

The town of Piesport in the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer wine region has an ideal steep amphitheater site perfect for producing sound, honeyed, delicate wines. Our version captures the classic flavour and magical fragrance of this respected German style through the addition of our F-pack and a special package of dried elderflowers.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Sauvignon Blanc

Crisp and flavourful, this popular grape varietal has distinctive and immediately recognizable aroma and flavour characteristics. The famous grassy, herbaceous bouquet and flinty aftertaste are here, with the generous acidity that is typical of the grape. Steely, grassy, and defiantly dry, nothing can complement a meal better than Sauvignon Blanc, a unique wine that offers a definitive counterpoint to the ubiquitous Chardonnay.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Symphony

A white wine with the incredibly intense aromas of melon, grapefruit, mango, peach, banana and papaya. The fruity character picks up a strong backbone from the good acidity, and hint of tannin, carried over from the Grenache Gris grape.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Viognier

The intense fruitiness of this beguiling wine suggests rich sweetness, but it shows a surprisingly dry and aromatic finish. A delicate yellow colour, tinged with the variety’s typical ‘green-gold’ hue, it bursts out of the glass with apricot, peach and spice aromas. As it matures, it can also display hints of jasmine, honeysuckle, kiwi, mint, orange blossom and even mango! While higher in alcohol than many white wines, it drinks well young nonetheless. Lower acidity makes it friendly to a wide range of foods, but it’s ‘soft but strong’ character makes it excellent for sipping alone.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

White Merlot

Take Merlot. Make it a blush. Voila – a Merlot like you’ve never experienced! Fresh strawberries abound in the aromas and flavours of this medium-pink rose style wine, capped by a crisp finish that’s slightly drier than a typical blush. Bright fruit and generous acidity make it a brilliant food pairing wine. Try it with salads, appetizers, fruits – even BBQs and spicy cuisine.

Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Oak Intensity: None

White Zinfandel

Complete with Winexpert’s innovative F-pack, this blush favourite displays the trademark pink hues and a soft, refreshing taste that make it particularly enjoyable as a chilled delight on a summer afternoon. Must be tried to be believed.

Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Selection International – Red Wine

gurmit — Tue, 25 May 2010 06:50:40 +0000

Argentine Malbec

The Argentine Malbec has found uniquely favourable growing conditions in Argentina and has no doubt created one of the most successful and delicious Malbec wines in the world. A combination of desert climate, cold nights, and irrigation of eternal snows from the Andes, creates an especially healthy environment for these vines. An intense bouquet of damson plums, blackcurrant and violet aromas give way to a slight touch of hunting and leather notes. This richly purple coloured Malbec carries a velvety texture with long, soft flavours. Although it ages beautifully, firm tannins and mellow acidityallow this wine to be enjoyed while young.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Australian Cabernet Sauvignon

The bold, individualistic style of Australia’s winemakers has unleashed the full potential behind the king of red grapes’, captured here in our Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. Combines forward fruit flavours of cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant with a tremendous backing of tannin and structure. Rich and polished with a long, layered finish warmly accentuated with oak.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Australian Cabernet Shiraz

The blend that made Australia famous. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structural intensity perfectly complements the ripe fruit and chocolate flavors of Shiraz, for rich, complex and hearty red wine of outstanding character. Big, bold and dark a luxurious treat.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Australian Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre

The blending of these three grapes is a classic, originating in the South of France where Côtes du Rhone and Chateauneuf du Pape concentrate on these varieties. The small, thick skinned berries are deep blue-black in colour, high in extract, flavour, aroma and tannin.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Australian Shiraz

The grape that was made for Down Under – its hot climate perfec for bringing out the best traits in this popular grape varietal. Australian Shiraz is seductively delicious, with startlingly rich, ripe aromas that deliver right through to the full zesty finish. Amazingly, the style allows for polished tannins early, so the young wine is not rough or harsh. The aged version retains the core fruit flavours of plums, cherries and blackberries, but gains extra polish. Pair this Shiraz with flavourful meals!

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon

Our Chilean version of this classic boasts black pepper and berry bouquets. Notably flavorful, with tannins that develop with age. Pairs with beef, turkey, lamb and stews.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Chilean Carmenère

Deep crimson, with dark cherry aroma, red fruits and berry notes running to a smoky, spicy finish with notes of dark chocolate and tobacco. With medium body and moderate tannins, Carmenre drinks well young and improves with age.
Drink with grilled beef, pizza, or dark chocolate.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Chilean Merlot

Powerful fruit and spice flavour, with mellow tannins for a supple finish. Deserves ageing, but will develop quicker than Cabernet Sauvignon and will stand up to the same food pairings.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Chilean Pinot Noir

Winexpert’s Selection International Series Chilean Pinot Noir is a bright ruby colour with delicate aromas of red berry flavours. Medium bodied and supple with a hint of herbiness, the mouth feel is very elegant with soft tannins and a subtle oak finish. Vibrant and food friendly, this wine is excellent with salmon, roast beef and lamb.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

French Cabernet Sauvignon

An excellent candidate for short term aging due to its moderate tannins. Deep ruby red colour with berries and oak on the palate. Serve with prime rib and steaks.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

French Merlot

Direct from the vineyards of southern France, this classic varietal is rich with ripe fruit and berry flavours, yet soft and elegant. Dry, full-bodied and deeply coloured, with a complex velvety taste accentuated with premium French oak.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Italian Amarone

Italian Amarone is a very intense and complex wine, with a wide array of flavours and aromas. Deep ruby red, this heavyweight wine exudes aromas of sour cherries, dark chocolate, stewed plums, dried fruits, anise, raisins, bitter almond, tobacco, leather and molasses, and has a spicy-earthy bittersweet finish that lengthens on indefi nitely from the huge volume of tannins. Delightful with food, Italian Amarone is often enjoyed by itself, sipped outside of mealtimes with good conversation and good friends.

Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Medium

Italian Montepulciano

Montepulciano is a vigorous red grape variety widely planted over much of east-central Italy, capableof creating deeply coloured, rich red wines with blackberry fruit flavours and spicy, peppery tannin levels. Montepulciano generally produces wines that are smooth and mellow yet robust and mouth filling, with dependably high alcohol content. Superb with veal and pasta an Italian gem you won’t want to miss.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Full | Oak Intensity: Medium

Italian Sangiovese

Italian Sangiovese (san-joe-VAY-zee) has a bright red cherry character, overlaying strawberry notes, with hints of violets and white pepper. It’s medium body and long, wonderfully smooth, tannic finish is livened by a zing of acidity and toasty oak.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

New Zealand Pinot Noir

New Zealand’s finest. A delicate wine with aromas of violet and luscious red fruit characteristics of cherry, strawberry and raspberry. Silky tannins grip your palate and end with a velvet, smooth finish. An elusive aftertaste of spice & toasty vanilla makes you long for more.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

South African Pinotage

Delicate and balanced like a Pinot noir, with the hardiness and robust colour of Cinsault. Deep intense ruby colour with purple highlights. Layered aromas of raspberry, spices, red cherry, and fruitcake give way to rich complexity of flavours including raspberry, vanilla, plums, coffee.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Spanish Rioja

Spain’s finest red wine blend from the famous northern Spanish region. Tends toward the traditional French blends, combining bright berry and spice flavours, deep red colours and solid tannin backup. Includes premium oak for a soft, dry vanilla finish. Delightful when aged.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Medium

Selection International – White Wine

gurmit — Tue, 25 May 2010 06:45:43 +0000

Australian Chardonnay

Leave it to the Aussies to take the noble French grape and turn it into the wine equivalent of a full-on party. The Chardonnays of Australia continue to wow wine drinkers around the world with their unabashed celebration of opulent fruit and vanilla-oak, full-bodied flavour. Our Chardonnay is no exception. Full, supple, buttery and fruity, this golden wine delivers from start to clean, lingering finish. Ideal with chicken, fish, salads and cream-sauce pastas.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Australian Murray River Reserve

A full-flavoured and intense white from the Murray River wine region on the Victoria-New South Wales border. Herbaceous bouquets and ripe, tropical fruit flavours come through in this blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard and Muscat varieties. Crisp and dry, with refreshing acidity and a light hint of oak – perfect for seafood or Asian cuisines.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Australian Traminer-Riesling

The lively golden hue reveals a combination of floral notes and apple crispness with perfumed headiness of lychee, rose petals, and hints of passion fruit. The long finish and medium body makes a great off-dry wine for sipping.
Excellent with Asian cuisine, soft cheeses, oily fish and especially smoked salmon.

Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Chilean Chardonnay

Our Chilean Chardonnay displays charming flavours and personality: lively and medium-bodied, with citrus and apple notes. Versatile in matching with food, particularly with fine fish and seafood dishes.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Light

Chilean Sauvignon Blanc

A gorgeous nose of honeydew, peach and gooseberry is followed by a silky palate with white peach and mineral flavours and a long finish. Bright, crisp and inviting at three months it’s refreshingly complex and tropical, and will develop notes of basil and mint with age.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

French Chardonnay

The classic, from the country that made it famous in so many of its high-end white wine blends. Pleasantly dry, with medium acidity balanced with subtle hints of citrus and fruit. Includes premium French oak for a characteristic vanilla-oak structure. Has established a following for its unique balance of dryness, fruit and oak.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

German Müller-Thurgau

Developed as a cross combining the lively qualities of Riesling with the viticultural reliability of Sylvaner, Germany’s most widely cultivated grape attains rare heights in aroma and flavour. Winexpert’s German Mller-Thurgau is crisp and clean, with a grapey fruit character, low to medium acidity, and a pleasantly fragrant aroma. Vibrant flavours of crunchy green apples are imparted in its floral residual sweetness, aided by the addition of our F-pack* finishing package.

Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Italian Pinot Grigio

The uniquely Italian version of the well known Pinot Gris grape, picked earlier in Italy than in all other regions and well before its characteristic loss of acidity at ripening, for a bright, crisp, dry white wine with a gentle perfume and a detectable spiciness. Fresh, fragrant and lively, its flavours include a certain flintiness with hints of citrus and almonds.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Oak Intensity: None

South African Chenin Blanc

Pale straw colour with a green tinge and the aroma of summer melon, this medium to full-bodied, dry white wine evokes luscious tropical fruit flavours and has a palate-pleasing, well balanced, crisp, lingering aftertaste.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Selection Estate – Red Wine

gurmit — Tue, 25 May 2010 06:40:40 +0000

Castellina Supertuscan di Siena

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Italian Barolo

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Lodi Old Vines Zinfandel

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Lodi Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Montagnac Syrah/Mourvèdre

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Medium

Napa Valley Stag’s Leap District Merlot

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

South Australian Single Vineyard Shiraz

A medium-full bodied wine combines the fruit flavours of plum and currants with the silky-smooth taste of chocolate and firm tannins.
Goes well with meat stews and beef roasts.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Valpolicella Classico di Veneto

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Medium

Washington Columbia Valley Cab Franc Merlot

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Heavy

Selection Estate – White Wine

gurmit — Tue, 25 May 2010 06:38:27 +0000

German Mosel Valley Gewürztraminer

Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

New Zealand Marborough. Sauvignon Blanc

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Sonoma Dry Creek Valley Chardonnay

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: None

Washington Columbia Valley Riesling

Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Washington Yakima Valley Pinot Gris

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

World Vinyard – White Wines

gurmit — Tue, 25 May 2010 06:35:41 +0000

Australian Chardonnay

Supple and slightly buttery, this wine lingers on the palate with layers of toast and spice. Extremely versatile with foods, this is the red wine’ of white wines, combining beautifully with grilled pork, chicken, fish, salads and cream-based pasta sauces.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Light

Australian Riverland Reserve

A stunningly unique blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard and Muscat varieties sourced from Australia’s Riverland region on the Murray River. The hot climate produces a wine offering a lively combination of rich ripe fruits, complimentary acidity, and a full body, making this delicious white wine a must-try’.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Oak Intensity: None

California Trinity White

A unique blend of Colombard, Sauv Blanc and Semillon, combining lemon and grapefruit aromas with rounded fruit, redolent of melons and frsh figs to round out this crisp refreshing medium-bodied white.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

French Sauvignon Blanc

Steely, grassy, herbaceous the classic traits of palate-cleansing Sauvignon Blanc are here in this version sourced directly from the French countryside. Crisp and dry, this refreshing wine is a fabulous match with food, as its full, fresh flavours and wonderfully balanced acidity make it essential with chicken, fish and grilled vegetables.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Oak Intensity: None

German Müller-Thurgau

Mller-Thurgau (Moo-lehr Tirr-gow) Delicious flavours apricot, green apple and peach aromas of Riesling, and the early ripening qualities of Silvaner.A great sipping wine, it’s a perfect choice for potato chips (there’s nothing like a crisp glass of Mller-Thurgau and some crunchy chips!) but mostly it’s a very satisfying wine to quench a thirst in good company.

Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

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.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Oak Intensity: None

South African Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc is a late ripening grape, which brings intense flavour development. Unusual for a grape that hangs so long, it retains crisp acidity, underpinning bright flavours of green apple, tropical fruit and melons, with a distinctly floral nose and a juicy, quenching finish.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Washington Riesling

World Vineyard Washington Riesling has a distinctive floral and green apple aroma mixed with mineral elements from its Washington vineyard, giving it a brisk, ‘racy’ quality. Its high natural level of acidity enables it to balance a hint of residual sugar, setting off aromas of rose petal, apple, pear, peach and apricot and leading to a grand crisp finish of flinty mineral notes. Riesling is the longest-lived of all white wines.

Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

World Vinyard – Red Wine

gurmit — Tue, 25 May 2010 06:32:12 +0000

Australian Shiraz

Australia’s route to fame on the world wine stage, Shiraz from Down Under offers lush berry aromas that beg for a hearty whiff. A wine of ripe fullness, its concentrated blackberry fruits and fragrant spiciness are a delight on the tongue. It has the uncanny quality of allowing early consumption despite its complexity and bigness’. Robust and lively, Australian Shiraz is a savoury treat.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Light

California Pinot Noir

World Vineyard California Pinot Noir creates a lasting impression on the palate with an intense ripe-grape and black cherry aroma, accented by a spicy suggestion of cinnamon and mint. Medium-full bodied and rich but not heavy, it’s perfectly balanced with alcohol acid and tannin working harmoniously, and has substantial flavour despite its delicacy. It has an appealing soft, velvety texture, like liquid silk gently caressing the palate.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Light

California Trinity Red

An ideal blending of three of California ‘s most popular grape varieties – Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, com ing together to make a perfectly balanced, well- structured dry red wine. Notes of black cherry and coffee complement the smokey, herbal flavours, and hints of vanilla that round out this medium bodied wine , making it highly enjoyable for any occasion. Serve with a roast dinner or barbecued steak.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium-Full | Oak Intensity: Medium

California Zinfandel/Shiraz

A deep flavourful red wine with notes of raspberry, black cherries, figs, dark chocolate and a jamminess that finishes with a peppery spice.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Light

Chilean Malbec

The hot dry climate allows the grapes to reach excellent ripeness, and lush fruity characters, making an intense, black wine. A thick-skinned grape full of colour, tannin and flavour, Malbec makes wines of great power and character, with blackberry, plums, tar, red pepper, sweet cherry, spice, licorice and deep bittersweet notes, almost like unsweetened chocolate, or espresso.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Light

Chilean Merlot

Originating from the world famous Maipo Valley wine region in Chile hails this great addition to our Passport Series. This reputable Merlot is a soft and supple variation with powerful fruit and spicy flavours. Renowned for its ripe cherry character, the Merlot is a perfect partner for red meats, lamb, and hearty stews. A must have on those crisp autumn evenings.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Light

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.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Italian Barolo

Medium in body with a luminous dark cherry colour Winexpert World Vineyard Barolo has rich, spicy fruit and delivers the true character of the grape and land. Typical flavours are cherries, violets, black licorice, truffles and it finishes with rich, chewy, deep and long-lasting flavour. Burly, assertive ‘chewy’ wine, it is not for the faint of heart, but for those seeking intensity and complexity, there is nothing else like Barolo.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Light

Italian Sangiovese

The lively fruit and good acidity make it one of the most food-friendly of all reds, pairing well with pasta, veal Parmigiana, intensely flavoured cheeses, and fruits like cherries, figs, plums and raspberries.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Spanish Tempranillo

Gorgeous ruby red in colour, this medium-bodied wine is Spain’s answer to Cabernet Sauvignon, with berry, plum and herbal notes running to a lush finish of tobacco, leather and vanilla.
Serve with roast pork, sheep’s milk cheeses, roasted vegetables or lamb.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Vintners Reserve – Red Wine

gurmit — Tue, 25 May 2010 06:29:02 +0000

Bergamais

This supple, fruity and delicate red nouveau style’ wine is typically consumed young and is at its best when served slightly chilled. To be enjoyed on any occasion.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Cabernet Sauvignon

An example of Winexpert’s commitment to quality when presenting a classic wine. Share with friends over hearty dinners. Bold, deep character; age for maximum benefits.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Light

Chianti Style

Firm, dry red wine style of the famous Tuscany region of Italy. Characteristically tannic, this robust Italian wine bursts with flavours of berries, spices and herbs. Superb with veal or spicy pasta.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Oak Intensity: Light

Coastal Red

A well-balanced, aromatic red wine with plenty of cherry notes and a round, elegant mouth-feel.
Perfect complement to prime rib.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Merlot

Characteristically deep in colour with black cherry and berry aromas. The full fruit intensity of this wine has made it an increasingly popular varietal worldwide. Perfect with lamb, red meats and spicy tomato sauce dishes.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Light

Mezza Luna Red

Vintners Reserve’s big red’ wine offering. Rich and flavourful, this purposeful blend marries intense aromas with complex flavours bursting of cherry and raspberry. Boasts dark red colours and a superb oak enhancement. Delightful complexity within a 28-day category wine, Mezza Luna is a powerful and lively red wine to serve with hearty meals.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium

Pinot Noir

This very popular grape produces a wine with very fruity, yet spicy characteristics. Pinot Noir has a velvety flavour that is met with a fullness of aroma resembling black currants. Ageing uncovers further complexity.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Shiraz

Australia’s own big red’ entry on the world stage, Shiraz boasts an incredible concentrated blend of blackberry fruit, spice and chocolate, all within a firm structure that keeps it together beautifully. A stunning, mouth-filling, dark and delicious treat.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Light

Valpolicella Style

Ruby red colour with a delicate bouquet and a rich mouth-filling texture. A pleasureful taste that is sure to be enjoyed by all.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light-Medium | Oak Intensity: Light

Vieux Chateau du Roi

Full-bodied, yet soft and quick to mature. Contains oak to enhance its fine aromatic quality. A terrific wine to serve with red meat dishes.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Light

White Zinfandel

This uniquely Californian treat is a pleasure to savour fully chilled, literally bursting with sweet plum flavours and a refreshing, flavourful finish.

Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: None

Zinfandel/Cabernet

Vintners Reserve Zinfandel/Cabernet is a medium bodied, deep red wine with initial raspberry and licorice notes giving way to a blackberry, currant and pepper character that finishes with firm tannins and light, spicy oak. Rich, but not clumsy, it’s an excellent foil for red meat, strong cheeses or even dark chocolate.

Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium | Oak Intensity: Medium