Raemoir Wine Book - Raemoir House Hotel

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Raemoir Wine Book
"In Europe we thought of wine as something as healthy and normal as food
and also as a great giver of happiness, well being and delight.
Drinking wine was not a snobbism, nor a sign of sophistication, nor a cult;
it was as natural as eating and to me as necessary."
Ernest Hemingway
All bottles are 750cl and glasses are served in measures of 125ml unless stated otherwise and all wines have an ABV of between 7.5% and 15%.
Due to supplier deliveries we cannot guarantee that vintages will always be as printed.
Iconic and Rare Wines by the Glass
ThankstothelatesttechnologybyCoravin,weareproudlyofferingrareanduniquewines
from our cellar by the glass. The Coravin System allows wine to be poured by the glass
without uncorking the bottle by inserting a hollow needle through the foil and cork,
pressurizing the bottle with inert argon gas (to prevent oxidization), and serving the
desiredamount.Whentheneedleisremoved,thecorkresealsitself.Theremainingwine
nevercomesincontactwithoxygen,andcontinuestoevolvenaturally,asifitwerenever
opened.
Sweet White
50ml100ml 175ml
500 MoulinTouchais1990CoteauxduLayon(France)
4.50
White
9.00
16.00
50ml100ml 175ml
6.00
12.00
21.00
8.00
16.00
28.00
503 ChâteauManoirdeGay2005Pomerol(Bordeaux)
5.00
9.50
15.50
507 ChâteauPibranCruBourgeois2008Pauillac(Bordeaux)
6.00
12.00
508 ChâteauMoutonRothschild19881erGrandCruClassePauillac(Bordeaux)
509 ChâteauFigeac19621erGrandCruClasseSaintEmillion(Bordeaux)
510 ChâteauLatour19551erGrandCruClassePaulliac(Bordeaux)
504 LeChambertinGrandCru2001DomaineTrapet(Burgundy)
35.00
65.00
21.00
110.00
28.00
54.00
98.00
65.00
125.00
200.00
15.00
30.00
52.50
8.00
28.00
5.00
16.00
11.50
7.50
15.00
501 ChablisGrandCruLesPreusesDomaineFèvre(France)
502 PulignyMontrachet2008LesCorvéesdesVignesDomaineP.Chavy(Burgundy)
Red
505 BrunellodiMontepulciano2007IlParadisoDiManfredi(Italy)
506 Numanthia2009WinemakerManualLouzada(Spain)
511 ChevaldesAndesPierreLurton(Argentina)
2
21.00
26.50
By the glass
Wehaveselectedcertainwinesfromourlistwhichwefeelareofoutstandingvalueandareoftheopinion
theymakesuitableRaemoirHouseWines.
Sparkling
125ml250mlBottle
1
ProseccoPrimoTrentino(Italy)10.5%abv
5.50
27.00
2
CrémantdeLoireRoséDomaineLangloisLoire(France)
8.00
34.00
Champagne
3
10.00
CanardDuchêneCuvéeLéonieNV
49.00
White
PetitChablisDomainedelaMeulière(France)12%abv
18
6.50
12.50
35.00
4.50
8.50
SauvignonBlancInsightEstate(NewZealand)13.5%abvRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
PinotGrigioTreFiliCantinesanMarziano(Italy)12%abv
6.50
12.50
22.00
30.00
5.25
9.50
CheninBlancCannonbergWesternCape(SouthAfrica)13%abv
5.00
9.00
VacceosTempranilloRosado(Spain)12.5%abvRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
4.50
8.50
23.00
TempranilloAlbizu““LaRioja””VinaAlbergada(Spain)13.5%abv
MerlotTierradelRey(Chile)13.5%abv
PinotNoirSoliMiroglioThracianValley(Bulgaria)13%abvRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
ShirazSevenDayRoadMudgeeNSW(Australia)14.5%abv
ChâteauLeGrandVerdusGenerationBordeauxSupérieur(France)14%abv
4.50
8.50
8.50
10.00
22.00
33
SauvignonBlancTierradelRey(Chile)13.5%abv
45
38
40
.
26.00
24.00
Rose
51
Red
81
71
85
91
55
3
4.50
6.00
5.50
6.50
9.50
12.50
22.00
30.00
28.00
35.00
Sparkling and Champagne
Sparkling
Grapevarieties––Glera,CabernetFranc
1
ProseccoPrimoTrentino(Italy)
27.00
ElegantandtraditionalpremiumProsecco.Deliciousandsoftwithlightacidity,softmousseandlingeringpear
andappleflavours.Lowerinalcoholbuteasytodrinkasacelebrationoraperitif
CrémantdeLoireRoséDomaineLangloisLoire(France)
2
34.00
Packedwithsummerredfruitcharacter,thisdelicatesparklingrosémadeinthesamemethodaschampagne
offersoutstandingvalueformoney.
Champagne Non Vintage
GrapevarietiesͲChardonnay,PinotNoirandPinotMeunier
3
CanardDuchêneCuvéeLéonie
49.00
Nicehoneyrichnosewithgoodfruitintensityandflavours.
MaillartBlancdeBlancsRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
4
50.00
Truly remarkable champagne, the high percentage of Pinot Noir lends finesse with the Chardonnay
contributingweighttothefruit.
CanardDuchêneAuthenticDemiǦsec
5
65.00
This demiǦsec from the House of CanardǦDuchêne is an old time seducer, as soft as a mossy Scottish wood
withasmoothroundedaftertaste.CraftedfromthedelightfulPinotNoirgrapes,itsparklesandglistenslike
thehighlyǦpolishedswordonitscrestedgreenlabel.Palatableandeasytodrink.
VeuveCliquotYellowLabel
6
Theiconicyellowlabelisaguaranteeofgettingsuperb,mediumweightchampagnewithflavoursofcitrus,
mineralsandsomebiscuitnotes.
Moët&ChandonBrutImpérial
7
70.00
55.00
A balanced combination of the three wine varieties, disclosing a succession of elegant and harmonious
sensations.Thenoseandpalateareinperfectharmony,withrichandstrikingaromas.
8
CanardDuchêneAuthenticGreenORGANIC
60.00
AuthenticGreen is an originalchampagne of a deliciouslightstyle, supportedbywoody noteswhich remain
discrete.Itoffersawonderfulfreshnesscontrastingwiththeroundnessofthefruitandjamflavours.
LouisRoedererPrestigeChampagne
9
65.00
OnlyPinotNoirandChardonnaygrapesfromthehouse’’smostcelebratedCru’’sareusedintheproductionof
thislegendarycuvee.
4
Vintage and Prestige
GrapevarietiesͲChardonnay,PinotNoirandPinotMeunier
10
CanardDuchêneAuthenticVintage2005
75.00
The2005vintagewasexceptional,andthiswinereflectstherichnessoftheyearwhilestillpreservingafine
fruitycharacter.Fruitflavoursrangefrompineappletopeach,withafinelineofaciditytocutthroughitall
CanardDuchêneCuvéeCharlesVIIBlancdeNoirs
11
80.00
TheGrandeCuvéedeBeautéCharlesVIIischaracterisedbyitsgoldenyellowappearanceandextremelyfine
mousse. On the nose, pronounced aromasofsummer fruits and preserved fruits combine with spicy notes,
while on the palate, the Champagne’’s maturity and extremely powerful character are revealed. This is a
seriousfoodwine,thatcanbeappreciatedthroughoutagourmetmeal,andparticularlywithraremeatsand
riverfish.
BollingerGrandAnnée2000
12
120.00
Bollinger is a name associated with the highest winemaking standards. A rich fruited Champagne with bold
yeastynotes,yetwithaneleganceandfinessetypicalofsuperiorvintagewines.
13
180.00
Krug
Boldandquitefreshonthenosewithsometoasty,herbycomplexity.Thepalateisfreshandbrightwithgood
acidity.
LouisRoedererCristal2002
14
225.00
Is one of the greatest champagnes produced by this house. It is a fabulous Champagne offering hints of
brioche, honeyed citrus (grapefruit and orange rind), unbelievable intensity of flavour, and great acidity as
wellasfreshness.ThisfullǦbodiedofferingshouldagefortwodecadesormore.
Rosé
GrapevarietiesͲChardonnay,PinotNoirandPinotMeunier
15
CanardDuchêneAuthenticBrutRoseNV
65.00
Veryelegant,withgraphite,cherryandcitrusaromasandflavours.Buildsnicelyonthepalate,withalovely
fruitandarefinedtexture.Thefinishlingers.
VeuveCliquotRoséNV
16
85.00
Deeplycoloured,withacomplex,refinedandminglingredfruit.
LaurentPerrierNV
17
95.00
Thischampagneisfamousforitshighlyexpressivebouquet,whichstemsfromtheverycarefulpreservation
of the grape’’s natural fresh red fruit aromas. It is one of the rare rose champagnes to be made using the
maceration (skin contact) technique, which gives it the extraordinary depth and freshness that has made it
the benchmark for rose champagne around the world. Revered by wineǦlovers for its flavours and by
aesthetesforthebeautyofits16thcenturyǦstylebottle,theLaurentǦPerrierCuveeRoseisoneofthestarsin
theLaurentǦPerrierrange.
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White
Burgundy and Chablis
There is archaeological evidence of viticulture in
BurgundybeingestablishedintheSecondcentury
AD, although it has been speculated that Celts
may have been growing vines in the region
already when the Romans conquered Gaul (in 51
BC). Greek traders, by who vineǦgrowing and
winemaking was very well known, had founded
Massalíainabout600BC,andtradedextensively
up the Rhone valley, where the Romans first
arrived in the 2nd century BC. The earliest
recordedpraiseofBurgundywinewaswrittenin
591byGregoryofTours,whocomparedittothe
RomanwineFalernian.
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Chablis
Grapevarieties––Chardonnay
18
PetitChablisDomainedelaMeulière12%abv
2012
35.00
2012
45.00
2007/08
75.00
2012
33.00
2013
45.00
2009/12
65.00
2008
120.00
Themineralaspectisdominantbutisalwaysbalancedbytypicalfreshcitrusfruitandfloralnotes.
Chablis1erCruFourchaumeDomaineFèvre13%abv
19
This premier cru Chablis originates from vineyards situated on long slopes facing the sunrise, allowing
thesuntowarmthesoilforaslongaspossible,aidingtheripeningofthegrapes.Longandrich,with
fruityflavoursandmineralnotesandalovelysmoothroundedfinish.
ChablisGrandCruLesPreusesDomaineFèvre13%abv
501
BigChabliswithalotofstructure,initiallyabittight,howeverthepalateopensuptowonderfulcomplex
of yellow fruit and apple characters, honey, fennel and loads of savoury flavours on the finish. The
mineralityisalsointenseonthefinish.
Burgundy
Grapevarieties––Chardonnay
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MaconDavayéDomainedelaCroixSenaillet13%abvORGANICRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
Madebyasmall,boutiqueestatethisstunningMaconisabsolutelydelicious.Upfronttropicalandapple
characters,honeyonthepalateandjuicyacidityonthefinish.
PouillyFuisséDomaineCornin13%abv
22
Note of lime, lemongrass and almonds on the nose, complemented by further flavours on the palate,
round,ampleandfruity.
MeursaultDomaineMichelot13%abv
23
AbenchmarkMeursaultwithfine,butterynotesandnuancesofripe,sunǦdrenchedpeachandpineapple
fruits,nutsandtoastedbread.Ithasaminerally,savouryundertoneandcrispacidityǦmouthǦwatering.
PulignyMontrachetLesCorvéesdesVignesDomainePhilippeChavy13.5%abv
502
Delicious, with notes of lemon curd, golden apple, and cream. Chalk takes over on the palate and the
crispfinishlingersnicely.
PulignyMontrachet1ercruClosdePucelleDomaineJeanChartron13.5%abv
25
Clos de la Pucelle is a Monopole, meaning a single vineyard owned by one producer and is
probably the most famous 1er Cru in Puligny. The 2007 is starting to show well, with some
concentrationandelegance.
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2008
105.00
Alsace, Loire Valley
French Country Wines
AnimportantinfluenceinthehistoryofAlsacewinehasbeentherepeatedchanges
ofnationalityoftheAlsaceregion,which haspassedfromFrancetoGermanyand
viceǦversa several timesthroughout history. In theearly history of the Alsace wine
industry,theyweretradedtogetherwithotherGermanwinessinceRhineprovided
themeanstotransportthewines.InmuchofthepostǦWorldWarIIera,winestyles
inAlsaceandGermanydiverged,asAlsacewinesremainedfullyfermented,thatis
dry, to a large extent because were intended to be paired with food. In the same
era,Alsacehasalsoexperiencedadrivetohigherquality,whichledtoAOCstatus
beingawarded.
The Loire Valley wine region includes the
FrenchwineregionssituatedalongtheLoire
RiverfromtheMuscadetregionnearthecity
ofNantesontheAtlanticcoasttotheregion
Sancerre and PouillyǦFumé just southeast
of
ofthecityofOrléansinnorthcentralFrance.
In
between are the regions of Anjou,
Saumur,Bourgueil,Chinon,andVouvray.The
Loire
Valley itself follows the river through
theLoireprovincetotheriver'soriginsinthe
Cévennes but the majority of the wine
production takes place in the regions noted
above
LanguedocǦRoussillon is the largest region in terms of vineyard
surface, and the region in which much of France's cheap bulk
wines have been produced. While still the source of much of
France'sandEurope'soverproduction,thesoǦcalled"winelake",
LanguedocǦRoussillon is also the home of some innovative
producerswhocombinetraditionalFrenchwineandinternational
styleswhileusinglessonsfromtheNewWorld.MuchLanguedocǦ
RoussillonwineissoldasVindePaysd'Oc.
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Alsace and Germany
Grapevarieties––Gewurztraminer,Riesling
26
GewürztraminerTraditionDomaineAlbertMannAlsace““BIODYNAMIC””12.5%abv
2011
45.00
2013
26.00
2012
30.00
2012
36.00
2013
42.00
1990
60.00
2013
22.00
2012
22.00
2009
35.00
Domaine Albert Mann was last year voted best wine producer by its French peers. Lovely apricot and
rosepetalcharactersyetveryfreshandelegantwithaspicyfinish
RieslingDryVillaWolfPfalzGermany11.5%abv
27
VillaWolfRieslingisproducedinthedrystylethatistraditionalforthispartofGermany.Itexemplifies
thepurestoneǦfruitflavoursandafull,richtexturethatarecharacteristicoftheweatheredsandstone
soilsofthePfalzregion
Loire Valley
Grapevarieties––SauvignonBlanc,CheninBlanc,MelondeBourgogne
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SauvignonBlancTouraineChenonceauxDomainedelaRochette12.5%
Abrandnewappellation,thisisonlyitssecondvintage,TouraineChenonceauxisseenasthepremier
cru of the Touraine area. This Sauvignon Blanc, produced in low yield, can only be released after a
certain number of months of lees ageing. Beautiful, soft, complex, and juicy Sauvignon Blanc. Lovely
creamyacidity.
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PouillyFuméJonathanandDidierPabiot12.5%abv
JonathanDidierPabiotisbecomingabigandbrightstarintheLoireValleywithhismindbogglinglypure,
minerallyandenergeticPouillyFumé
SancerreDomaineVincentGaudry13%abv
30
Clean pure and dry with a gooseberry and citrus infused nose. The palate is lively and packed with
elderberryandgrapefruit.
MoulinTouchaisCoteauxduLayon13.5%abvSWEET
500
There are hints of toffee over apricot, quince, spice and lemon. The fruit characteristics seem to be
growingatthispointwithflavoursofhoneycomb,lemonandspiceemerging.
French Country Wine
Grapevarieties––SauvignonBlanc,PicpouldePinet,PetitMannseng
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SauvignonBlancTierradelRey(Chile)13.5%abv
Freshandzingywithdeliciouspinkgrapefruitcharactersandhintsofcitrusfruitonthefinish.
PicpouldePinetTerredelaRoqueloupie13%abv
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PicpouldePinetisaverylocalisedwhitegrapegrowingjustinlandoftheMediteraneanshoresouthof
Montpellier. Verylivelydrywhitewithflavoursofgreenapplesandcitrus.
ChâteaudeCabidosPhilippedeNazellePetitMensengSec13.5%abvRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
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Theestate’’sPetitMansengsec(dry)isarareandoriginalwine.ThePetitMansenggrapeispowerful
andaromaticbutdifficulttomaster.InadditionitslowyieldsandlabourǦintensivedemandsdeterallbut
the most intrepid. Consequently there are very few estates producing a 100% Petit Manseng sec, and
nonewiththeperfectionismofCabidos.Thiswinewinsmanygoldmedalsandaccolades,includingan
incrediblefourconsecutive““CoupdeCoeur””awards(theeditor’’stopchoice)fromthetopFrenchwine
guide Hachette. Rich, ripe golden apple and melon aromas, elegant and suave on the palate with a
rounded,texturedfinish.
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Switzerland, Spain, Italy and South Africa
Theabundanceofnativegrapevarietiesfosteredanearlystart
to viticulture with evidence of grape pips dating back to the
Tertiaryperiod.Archaeologistsbelievethatthesegrapeswere
first cultivated sometime between 4000 and 3000 BC, long
before the wineǦgrowing culture of the Phoenicians founded
the trading post of Cádiz around 1100 BC Following the
Phoenicians, the Carthaginians introduced new advances to
the regionǦincluding the teachings of the early viticulturist
Mago. Carthage would wage a series of wars with the
emerging Roman Republic that would lead to the Roman
conquestoftheSpanishmainland,knownasHispania.
AlthoughvineshadbeencultivatedfromthewildVitisviniferagrapefor
millennia, it wasn't until the Greek colonization that wineǦmaking
flourished.ViticulturewasintroducedintoSicilyandsouthernItalybythe
MycenaeanGreeks, and was well established when the extensiveGreek
colonization transpired around 800 BC. It wasduring the Romandefeat
oftheCarthaginians(acknowledgedmastersofwineǦmaking)inthe2nd
centuryBCthatItalianwineproductionbegantofurtherflourish.LargeǦ
scale, slaveǦrun plantations sprang up in many coastal areas and spread
tosuchanextentthat,inAD92,EmperorDomitianwasforcedtodestroy
a great number of vineyards in order to free up fertile land for food
production.
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The early history of South African wine can be traced to
the founding of a supply station at the Cape of Good
HopebytheDutchEastIndiaCompany.JanvanRiebeeck
wasgiventhetaskofmanagingthestationandplanting
vineyardstoproducewineandgrapes;thatcouldbeused
towardoffscurvyforsailorscontinuingontheirvoyages
alongthespiceroute.
Switzerland –– Valais
Grapevarieties––FendantduValais
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FendantduValaisLesDeuxCimesJamieMcCulloch12.5%abvRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
Foundedin2007byaScotsmancalledJamieMcCulloch,thisisatinyestatelocatedonsteepslopesin
2013
38.00
2011/12
40.00
2013
26.00
2012
40.00
2013
24.00
2012
33.00
2011
45.00
theAlps.FendantistheSwissnameforChasselas,anoldfashionedFrenchgrapevarietywhichproduces
somethingverysimilartoNorthernRhonewhitesinstyleǦaromatic,crispwithdeliciousyellowfruitand
almondcharacters,lovelylongfleshymouthfeel.
Spain
GrapevarietiesͲAlbarino,Viura
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AlbariÒoAbadiadeSanCampioRiasBaixas12.5abv
Crisp,veryattractivewinefeaturingcitrus,grapefruit,pineappleandmandarinflavours.
Italy
GrapevarietiesͲCortese,PinotGrigio,
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PinotGrigioTreFiliCantinesanMarziano12%abv
AgreatvaluepinotGrigiofromVeneto,offeringarefreshing,fruitystylewithplentyofcharacter,but
notatawildlyexaltedprice.Palestrawincolour,withatantalisingorchardfruitcharacteronthenose
thatsuggestsorchardfruit,springblossomandatouchoffreshgreenherbs.Inthemouthitisbright
andfreshtasting,withvibrantcitrusflavours,greenappleandatouchofsteelyminerality.Goodclean
finishandzestyacidityleaveyourpalaterefreshed.
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GavidiGaviCantinaSarrotoPiemonte13%abv
Produced from 40 year old vines this wine is full bodied but elegant showing some complexity, zesty
characterswithhintsoffennelandmineralityonthefinish
South Africa
GrapevarietiesͲChardonnay,CheninBlanc,SauvignonBlanc
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CheninBlancCannonbergWesternCape13%abv
Crisp,zestyandfulloffruit.FromcoolvineyardsintheBreedeRiverValleynorthofCapeTown.In2011
thedonationshavebeenusedtoimprovethefacilitiesattheUitkykCreche.TheCrechetakescareof
preǦschoolchildrenandassiststhemwiththeirhomeworkintheafternoonswhilsttheirparentsareat
workonthefarms.
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SauvignonBlancSevenSprings,Hermanus13.5%abv
WiththeAtlanticOceanbeing6kmaway,thismakesperfectterroirforcoolclimategrapevarieties.In
fact Hermanus gets an average 5°C less temperature than Stellenbosch which is perfect for aromatic
varieties.ZippyandfreshSauvignonwithelegant,subtlehintsoftropicalnotes.
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ChardonnayMeerlustStellenbosch13%abv
Lime, crushed lemongrass and cream on the nose. Fresh on the palate with citrusy and tropical fruit
flavoursfollowedbyarichcreaminessandconcentratedfruitfinish.
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Australia, New Zealand
Argentina, Chile and California
Vine
cuttings from the Cape of Good Hope were brought to the
penalcolonyofNewSouthWalesbyAustralianGovernorPhillipon
theFirstFleet(1788).
Wine making and vine growing go back to colonial times in New Zealand.
British Resident and keen oenologist James Busby was, as early as 1836,
attemptingtoproducewineathislandinWaitangi.
Viticulture was introduced to Argentina during the Spanish colonization of the
Americas and later again by Christian missionaries. In 1556 father Juan Cedrón
establishedthefirstvineyardinArgentinawithcuttingsfromtheChileanCentral
Valley
were brought to what is now the San Juan and Mendoza wine region
whichfirmlyestablishedviticultureinArgentina
European Vitis vinifera vines were
brought to Chile by Spanish
conquistadors and missionaries in the
16th century around 1554. Local legend
states that the conquistador Francisco
de Aguirre himself planted the first
vines
The state of California was first
introduced to Vitis vinifera vines in the
18thcenturybytheSpanish,whoplanted
vineyards with each mission they
established. The wine was used for
religious sacraments as well as for daily
life. The vine cuttings used came from
Mexico and were the descendant of the
"commonblackgrape"(asitwasknown)
brought to the New World by Hernán
Cortésin1520.
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Australia
Grapevarieties––Chardonnay,Semillon,SauvignonBlanc
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SemillonSauvignonBlancFranklinTateEstatesMargaretRiver13%abv
2011
32.00
2013
48.00
2012
30.00
2010
38.00
2010
55.00
2012
22.00
2011
30.00
2012
45.00
Freshandaromatic,yetfullofripelimeandpassionfruitcharacters
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ClonaleChardonnayKoorong,MorningtonPeninsula13%abvRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay has a complex nose with citrusvarietal aromas meshed with classy oak.
Seamless and creamy on the palate with long, fine coolǦclimate flavours. Another cracking wine from
SandroMoselethatjustoozesquality.
New Zealand
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Grapevarieties––SauvignonBlanc,Riesling
SauvignonBlancInsightEstate13.5%abv
BrilliantgrassyandgooseberryfreshnessǦasyou'dexpectfromCloudyBay'sformerwinemaker
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LittleBeautyDryRieslingMarlborough12.5%abv
Deliciouslimesherbetflavours,elegantpalate,crispandminerallongfinish. LittleBeautyvineyardssit
next to the Wahopai River and face the famous Richmond Range which provides shelter but the
northwestorientationensuresexcellentripeningconditions.
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BlackEditionSauvignonBlancLittleBeautyMarlborough13%abv
This limited edition is produced from only the best grapes on the Little Beauty Marlborough estate, a
painstakingparcelselectionprocessandapreciseoenologymethodologyensuringthatonlythebestof
thebestmakethecut.ThewinesarethenagedcarefullyinFrenchoakinordertoaddextraweightand
depth,givingthemanextradimension.TheSauvignonBlancisasinglevineyardeditionfromWaihopai
Valley, drawing fruit from 3 carefully identified parcels. The final result is a complex wine that offers
something slightly different from a standard Sauvignon Blanc. The fact it is fermented with 100% wild
yeastinFrenchOaktapersthesharpaciditythatIoftenassociatedwiththisvariety;theBlackEdition
insteadcarryingacreamy,mellowtexture.
Argentina
Grapevarieties––Torrontes
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TorrontesCheninVillaViejaMendoza13%abv
Floral,freshandaromaticonthenoseleadingontoasoft,fruitypalatemakingthisaneasydrinkingbut
quitedeliciouswine.
Chile
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Grapevarieties––Chardonnay
ChardonnayDeMartinoLegado13.5%abv
Clean, pure and authentic, the wine has elegant citrus and white flower notes. The use of older oak
barrels softens out the acidic edges but does not overwhelm the crisp fruit flavors (half of the wine
spent8to9monthsinusedFrenchoakbarrels).ThisisanidealChardonnayforthosewhohavegotten
tiredoftheoverǦoakedtrend
California
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Grapevarieties––Chardonnay,SauvignonBlanc
Frog’’sLeapSauvignonBlancRutherfordVineyardsNapaValley12.5%abv
StayingtruetoitsRutherfordroots,thisSauvignonBlancexudesaromasofcitruspeel,lemonzestand
granite.Thesebrightflavoursarehandsomelybalancedbythewine'ssubtlemineralityanditsbracing
acidity.Refreshingandcrisp,thiswineisaperfectcompanionforthosewarmsummerdays...
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Rosé
ARoséisatypeofwinethathassomeofthecolourtypicalofaredwine,butonlyenoughtoturnitpink.
The pink colour can range from a pale orange to a vivid nearǦpurple, depending on the grapes and wine
makingtechniques.
Therearethreemajorwaystoproduceroséwine:
Skincontact
When rosé isthe primary product, it is produced with the skin contact method. BlackǦskinned grapes are
crushed and the skins are allowed to remain in contact with the juice for a short period, typically one to
threedays.Thisproductiscalledmust.Themusthastothenbepressedandtheskinsdiscardedratherthan
left in contact throughout fermentation (as with red wine making). The skins contain much of the
astringent tannin and other compounds, thereby leaving the structure more similar to a white wine. The
longertheskinsareleftincontactwiththejuice,themoreintensethecolourofthefinalwine.
Saignée
RoséwinecanbeproducedasabyǦproductofredwinefermentationusingatechniqueknownasSaignée
(fromtheFrenchforbleeding).Whenawinemakerdesirestoimpartmoretanninandcolourtoaredwine,
someofthepinkjuicefromthemustcanberemovedatanearlystage.Theredwineremaininginthevats
isintensifiedasaresultofthebleeding,becausethevolumeofjuiceinthemustisreduced,andthemust
involvedinthemacerationisconcentrated.Thepinkjuicethatisremovedcanbefermentedseparatelyto
producerosé.
Blending
In other parts of the world, blending, the simple mixing of red wine to a white to impart colour is
uncommon. This method is discouraged in most wine growing regions, especially in France, where it is
forbiddenbylaw,exceptforChampagne.EveninChampagne,severalhighǦendproducersdonotusethis
methodbutrathertheSaignéemethod.
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Spain
GrapevarietiesͲTempranillo
VacceosTempranilloRosado12.5%abv
51
2013
23.00
2012
22.00
2013
40.00
YoungrosevinifiedentirelyfromselectedTempranillograpes,rosepinkwithcherryglints.Onthepalate
itisclean,roundandfatwithalingeringfinishandhintsofwildfruitscomingthrough.
France
GrapevarietiesͲSyrahBlend,Cinsault,Grenache
52
MasJulietteCoteauxduVerdonProvence13%abv
Alight,refreshingdryRosefromthehartofProvence;brightredberryandmintaromaswithasupple
yetdryandcrispfinish
53
BandolDomainedelaSuffreneProvence13%abvRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
TheBandolareawithinProvenceiswellknownforproducingsomeofthebestandmostsoughtǦafter
Roseintheworld.ThereissomethinguniqueaboutProvencalRose;onewhiffconjuresimagesofthe
sunǦdrenchedMediterraneanlandscapeofrockandolivetrees,populatedbywildthyme,rosemaryand
lavender.Thiswine'sdelicacymakesitapleasuretoquenchthethirstofasummer'safternoon,butit
alsomakesanexcellentaccompanimenttooilyfishsuchasmullet.
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Red
ThehistoryofBordeauxwinespansalmost2000yearstoRomantimeswhenthefirstvineyardswereplanted.
InthemiddleAges,themarriageofHenryPlantagenetandEleanorofAquitaineopenedtheBordeauxregion
to the English market and eventually to the world's stage. The name Bordeaux derives from the French au
borddel'eauwhichmeans"alongthewaters"andmakesreferencetotheGirondeestuaryanditstributaries,
theGaronneandtheDordogneriverswhichplayapivotalroleinthehistoryandsuccessofthisregion
Phylloxeraepidemic
From 1875Ǧ1892 almost all Bordeaux vineyards were ruined by Phylloxera infestations. The region's wine
industrywasrescuedbygraftingnativevinesontopestǦresistantAmericanrootstock.AllBordeauxvinesthat
survive to this day are a product of this action. Some grape variety responded better to the grafting than
others and these varieties Ǧ Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and
MuscadellebecameBordeauxleadinggrapes.
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Bordeaux
GrapevarietiesͲBordeauxBlendMerlot,CabernetSauvignonandCabernetFranc
ChâteauMayneǦGravesBordeauxSupérieur14%abv
54
2010
28.00
2010
35.00
2011
34.00
2008/9
59.00
2005
70.00
2011
55.00
2009
55.00
2007
85.00
2008
90.00
2008
75.00
1988
450.00
A beautiful, elegant glass of Claret. A classic with soft, rich red berry fruits, exceptionally soft tannins
andtheclassiccedarboxaroma.
ChâteauLeGrandVerdusCuvéeTraditionBordeauxSupérieur14%abv
55
ThisCuvéeisablendofyouth,wisdomandexperience,thesameasthesuccessivefamilygenerations
thathavecraftedit.Selectionisachievedbythetastingofeveryvatafterfermentationandreflectsthe
familyperceptionofthevintage.Afullwinewithsofttannins,finishinglong,complexandaromatic.
Right Bank
Grapevarieties––BordeauxBlendMerlot,CabernetSauvignonandCabernetFranc
ChâteaulaCroixBlancheMontagneSaintÉmilion13.5%abv
56
Deep purple colour, almost black. Elegant bouquet of ripe fruit with grilled overtones. Fleshy tannic
structure,blackfruitsandpersistentaromatics.
ChâteaudeFonbelGrandCruSaintÉmilion13.5%abv
57
DominatedbyMerlot,thewinealsohasCabernetSauvignon,PetitVerdotinitsblend.Thewine'spure
nose of plums and smoky black fruit leads seamlessly into a dense yet finely textured palate of
concentrated,coolblackberriesandpepperyspice.
ChâteauManoirdeGayPomerol13.5%abv
503
100%Merlot,thesecondwineoficonicChateauLeGaylocatedrightnexttoPetrus.Readyandripewith
juicyplumjamcharacters,hintsoftobaccoonthefinish,structuredtannins
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PetitCantenacGrandCruSaintÉmilion13.5%abvRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
ThiswineismadefrombeautifullyripeMerlotcombinedwithalittleCabernetSauvignonandCabernet
Franc and has an intense deep black cherry red colour with a very fresh rounded and complete first
expression.
Left Bank
Grapevarieties––BordeauxBlendCabernetSauvignon,MerlotandCabernetFranc
ChateauRahoulGraves13%abv
60
ChâteauRahoulhasbeeninBordeauxsince1646andovertheyearspasthandstofamilieswhohave
extendedanddevelopedtheChâteau'sreputation.In1986AlainThiénotacquiredChâteauRahouland
hascontinuedthefinewinetraditionanduncompromisingqualitypolicytothisday.Atrueclassic.
ChâteauSéglaMargaux2ndWineofChâteauRauzanSégla13%abv
61
Powerful wine with dark cassis and mulberry fruit flavours; aromas of violets and black cherries. Fine
tanninsandasoftfinishwhichhashintsofcigarbox.
507
ChateauPibranCruBourgeoisPauillac12.5%abv
Itsdarkrubycolourisaccompaniedbysweetaromasofcranberryjam,cherriesandblackcurrants.Ripe
tannin,lowacidityandalight,silkyfinishresultsinacharmingseductivePauillac.
ChâteaudePez«cruBourgeois»StEstèphe13.5%abv
63
Powerfullyripewinesolidlybasedonastructureofdarktanninsanddenseblackcurrantfruit.Thewine
hasimprisonedpoweranddensity.
ChâteauMoutonRothschild1erGrandCruClasséPauillac12.5%abv
508
An attractive aroma of exotic spices, minerals, coffee, black currants, and sweet oak. The bouquet is
staggering.Inthemouth,itisamuchfirmer,moreobviouslytannicwinethanthe1989,withmedium
bodyandoutstandingripeness.
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Beaujolais, Burgundy
and French Country Wines
BurgundyisoneofFrance'smainwineproducingareas.Itiswell
knownforbothitsredandwhitewines,mostlymadefromPinot
Noir and Chardonnay grapes, respectively, although other grape
varietiescanbefound,includingGamay,Aligote,PinotBlanc,and
SauvignonBlanc.TheregionisdividedintotheCôteǦd'Or,where
the most expensive and prized Burgundies are found, and
Beaujolais,Chablis,theCôteChalonnaiseandMâcon.
The history of Languedoc wines can be
traced
to the first vineyards planted along
thecoastnearNarbonnebytheearlyGreeks
in the
fifth century BC. Along with parts of
Provence, these are the oldest planted
vineyardsinFrance.TheregionofLanguedoc
has belonged to France since the thirteenth
century
and the Roussillon was acquired
Spain in the midǦseventeenth century.
from
The two regions were joined as one
administrativeregioninthelate1980s
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Beaujolais and Burgundy
GrapevarietiesͲPinotNoir,Gamay
FleurieViellesVignesDomaineLardy12.5%abv
65
2012
31.00
2009
44.00
2009
49.00
2009
90.00
2009
60.00
2001
230.00
1981
1200.00
2012
22.00
2012
27.00
2011
40.00
2007
65.00
OneofthemostelegantoftheBeaujolais““Crus””,mediumtolightbodiedwithverylightdustytannins,
fullofblackcherrycharacters
ChoreylesBeaunes““LesBeaumonts””PascalArnoux(Burgundy)13%abv
66
Arnoux’’sChoreyǦlèsǦBeauneisatextbookChoreywithalotofvibrancyandexpressionbutalsowiththe
trademarkeleganceofCotedeBeaunePinot.
MarsannayDomaineTrapet13%abv
67
Thepalateisbrightandaromatic,silktextured,freshandjuicy.Thevineyards,veryclosetoGevrey,are
onwellǦdrainedslopesofdeepssoilswithclaywhichcouldmakeforratherrusticwinesbutbiodynamic
viticulturehasrenderedageneroussuppleness.
GevreyChambertin1erCruClosPrieurDomaineTrapet13%abv
68
Jean Louis Trapet is seen as one of the superstars of the Cote de Nuit. His vineyards are now totally
biodynamicandhiswineshavegainedtremendousreputation.Thisfineexampleisshowingsomegreat
maturityaswellgreatfruitcharactrers.
PommardViellesVignesDomaineJeanǦJacquesGirard13%abv
69
Dark summer pudding fruits with lots of sweet red cherry and strawberry integrated with oak and
balancedbysilkysofttannins.
LeChambertinGrandCruDomaineTrapet13.5abv
504
Thetasteisabsolutelyunbelievable.Darkcherrywithliquoricevioletandallvarietiesofjammyflavours.
Thestructureismasculineandchewybuthasanintensityoffruitwhichholdsthetannininafirmgrip.
LaTacheGrandCruDomainedelaRomaneContiMonopole13%abv
70
Classic La Tache nose of Asian spice and dried rose petals followed by medium weight, beautifully
complexflavoursofexcellentdepthandfinelength.Whilethisisbynomeansagreatexample,itisas
good a 1981 could be and could be drinking perfectly now though certainly capable of holding if not
improving.
French Country Wine
Grapevarieties––Merlot,Tanat,RhoneBlend,Cinsault,MourvèdreandCarignan,Malbec
71
MerlotTierradelRey(Chile)13.5%abv
Ripe,roundtannins,wellbalancedpalatewithredcurrant,plumfruitcharacters.
MadiranChateaud’’Aydiel’’OrigineDomaineLaplace14%abvRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
72
Renowned for it's hard tannic reds, this is amodern expression of Madiran with plenty of bright fruit
aboveasleekyetsolidstructure.Idealforearlydrinkingwithrichredmeats.
MalbecCahorsHéritageChâteauduCèdre13%abv
73
Behinditsdark,rubycolourandviolethints,theHéritagehidesintensesmellsofcassis,violetandspices.
Straightinthemouth,withpureandclearacidity,wrappedinmellowness.
BandolRougeChâteaudePibarnon13%abv
74
Boastingadarkberry,spicycharacterwithcedary,olive,peppery,smokyflavorsinarobustformat.Ripe
andlushtextured.
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Rhone Valley
first cultivated vines in the region were probably planted
The
around
600BC. The origins of the two most important grape
varieties
in the northern Rhone (Syrahand Viognier) are subject
to
speculation.
Some say the Greeks were responsible for
bringing
the
Syrah
grape from the Persian city of Shiraz. Others
say
the
grape
came
50 years later when Greeks fled from the
Persian
king
Cyrus
I.
Yet others say the grape came from the
SiciliancityofSyracuse,whencecirca280ADtheRomansbrought
it and the Viognier grape. Meanwhile extensive DNA typing and
viticultural
research has led scientists to conclude that Syrah
originatedintheRhôneregionitself.
ThesouthernRhône'smostfamousredwineisChâteauneufǦ
duǦPape,ablendcontainingupto13varietiesofwinegrapes
(8redand5white)aspermittedbytheChâteauneufǦduǦPape
AOC rules. Other nearby AOC regions including Coteaux du
TricastinAOC,CôtesduVentouxAOC,CôtesduVivaraisAOC,
LiracAOC,TavelAOCandVacqueyrasAOCmaycontaineven
more varieties in the blend. Gigondas AOC, on the other
hand,ispredominantlymadefromGrenacheNoirhasamore
restrictedsetofpermittedgrapes.Dependingonthespecific
AOC rules, grapes blended into southern Rhône reds may
includeGrenache,Syrah,Mourvèdre,CarignanandCinsault.
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Northern Rhone Valley
Grapevarieties––Syrah
CrozesǦHermitageLaMartiniereFerraton12.5%abvRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
75
2012
41.00
2012
23.00
2012
28.00
2009
45.00
2010
55.00
1993
110.00
Aromasofriperedcherry,raspberryandblackcurrant.Averyroundandenjoyablewine.
Southern Rhône Valley
Grapevarieties––RhoneBlend,Grenache,Cinsault,MourvèdreandSyrah
76
CôtesduRhône«Samorens»DomaineFerraton13.5%abv
MediumtofullbodiedblendofGrenacheandSyrah,ripebrambleandcassiswithhintsoflightspiceon
thefinish
77
LaChapelleDuseigneurCôtesduRhôneVillages14%abv
AsoftandharmoniouspalatewithGarrigueherbsandblackpeppercharacterswithalongvelvetfinish.
VacqueyrasleClosDomaineMontirius14%abv““ORGANIC””RAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
78
Itiselegantandhasprecisescentsofredcurrant,raspberryandspices.Therearesilkytanninsandan
excellentfinish;impressiveforitsfinesseandfocus.TheVacqueyrasleClosMontiriusisaconsistentand
frequentmedalwinner.
ChâteauneufǦduǦPapelesGranieresdelaNethechâteaudelaNethe14%abv
79
Les Granieres de la Nerthe is the younger sibling of the famed Chateau La Nerthe, which has been
crafting wine since 1560. Made with the same time honored traditions of estate grown grapes, hand
harvesting,&estatebottling,thiswinecanbeimmenselyenjoyeduponrelease
ChâteauneufǦduǦPapeMagnumDomainesPerin&Fils14%abv
80
The rich, sweet bouquet has gone into hibernation, leaving a tightly knit wine that is frozen in place,
reluctantlyofferinguparomasofblackfruitsandsmoke.
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Spain, Bulgaria and Italy
Italy's 20 wine regions correspond to the 20
administrative regions. Understanding of
Italian wine becomes clearer with an
understanding of the differences between
each region; their cuisines reflect their
indigenous wines, and viceǦversa. The 36
DOCGwinesarelocatedin13differentregions
but most of them are concentrated in
Piedmont and Tuscany. Among these are
appellations appreciated and sought after by
wine lovers around the world: Barolo,
Barbaresco,andBrunellodiMontalcino
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Spain
Grapevarieties––Tempranillo,CabernetSauvignon,TintadeToro
81
TempranilloAlbizu““LaRioja””VinaAlbergada13.5%abv
2012
22.00
2011
32.00
2005
50.00
2009
90.00
2011
30.00
2010
34.00
2008
65.00
2007
120.00
ThejuiceusedforthiswinewouldhavegoneintoAlbizu’’soakǦagedRiojabut,asexcessproductionover
andabovethelimitsimposedbytheRiojaDOC,itwouldhaveneededtobesoldinbulk.Hencethewine
isdeclassifiedbutitisadeliciousandfruity““Rioja””!
RiojaCrianzaBodegasLealtanza13.5%abvRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
82
A modern fruitdriven Rioja without too muchoak but with alot of ripe and juicy fruits and light oak.
Intensebutwellbalanced.
RiojaGranReservaBodegasAltanza13.5%abv
83
Aroundedawinewithgoodlevelsofacidity,reallyimpressivesweetandfreshentranceonpalate,wide
entranceandsweettannins.Itisavelvetywinewithalongaftertaste.Longageingwine.24monthsin
Frenchoakcasksand36monthsinthebottle.
NumanthiaToro13.5%abv
506
Ungraftedvinesbetween50and100yearsoldgivebirthtoNumanthia,theestate’’ssignaturewine.Low
yields provide concentrated fruit of remarkable intensity and power, carefully nurtured during
vinification,18months’’ageinginFrenchoakbringsbalanceandstructure.Woodaromasonthenoseare
coupledwithnotesofberries,cedarandliquoriceinthemouth,closingwithalongsilkenfinish.
Bulgaria –– Thracian Valley
Grapevarieties––PinotNoir
85
PinotNoirSoliMiroglio13.5%abv
VerymodernwinerysetupbyaBaroloproducerinEasternThrace,SouthernBulgaria.UsingtheknowǦ
howofreputableoenologistsandtopoftherangewineryequipment,Miroglioproducesanoutstanding
valueformoneyPinotNoirwhichhasalotofsimilaritiestoaNewWorldPinot.Deliciousripecherries
withhintsoforangeandlightlyspicedfinish.
Italy
Grapevarieties––Nebbiolo,Montepulciano,Sangiovese,BarberaandCorvina
ChiantiDeiColliSenesiVittorioInnocenti13.5%abv
86
Amediumbodiedredwithjuicyredfruitcharacterandhintsofdriedcherriesandchocolate.
Thepalateisstructuredbutneverheavy.
BaroloMarchesiDiBaroloPiemonte14%abv
87
Thankstoitsbigstructure,thiswinecombinesexceptionallywellwithmaincoursesofredmeat.GarnetǦ
red in colour with a ruby shades, an intense perfume with clean scents of spices, vanilla, roasted
hazelnuts,liquorices,cacaoandwildrose.Afull,elegantflavour,austereandgoodǦbodied.Thehintsof
spicesandofwoodblendperfectly.
BrunellodiMontepulciano2005IlParadisoDiManfredi13.5%abv
505
Apure,aromatic,earthynoseissmoothandperfumedwithalovelyelegance.There’’sjustalotgoingon
here –– elegance, warmth, spicy tannins and a beguiling earthy character. Like many serious wines, it
changesintheglass.
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South Africa,
Australia and New Zealand
Between 1688 and 1690s the Cape Colony
experiencedaninfluxofFrenchHuguenots,driven
to leave France following the Edict of
Fontainebleau,whicheffectivelyrevokedtheEdict
of Nantes. After initially forcing their integration
amongDutchandGermanimmigrantcommunities
theCapeGovernor,SimonvanderStel,eventually
gave the settlers land near Boschendal in what is
now Franschoek, known as the "French corner".
TheHuguenotsbroughtwiththemtheirviticulture
andwinemakingexperiencefromtheirhomeland.
The descendants of these settlers still play a vital
role in the South African wine industry, marrying
an Old World winemaking philosophy to the
technologicaladvancesofNewWorldwine.
Early
Australian winemakers faced many difficulties, particularly
due
to the unfamiliar Australian climate, however they eventually
achieved
considerable success. At the 1873 Vienna Exhibition the
Frenchjudges,tastingblind,praisedsomewinesfromVictoria,but
withdrew in protest when the provenance of the wine was
revealed,onthegroundsthatwinesofthatqualitymustclearlybe
French.
Inthe1970’’s,MontanainMarlboroughstartedproducingwineswhichwere
labelledbyyearofproduction(vintage)andgrapevariety(inthestyleof
wineproducersinAustralia).ThefirstproductionofaSauvignonBlancof
greatnoteappearstohaveoccurredin1977.Alsoproducedinthatyear
weresuperiorqualitywinesofMullerThurgau,RieslingandPinotage.The
excitementcreatedfromthesesuccessesandfromtheearlyresultsof
CabernetSauvignonfromAucklandandHawkesBaylaunchedtheindustry
witheverincreasinginvestment,leadingtomorehectaresplanted,rising
landpricesandgreaterlocalinterestandpride.Suchwastheboomthat
overǦplantingoccurred,particularlyinthe"wrong"varietalsthatfelloutof
fashionintheearly1980s.
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South Africa
GrapevarietiesͲPinotage(crossbetweenPinotNoirandCinsault),CabernetSauvignon,BordeauxBlend
CabernetSauvignonCannonberg14%abvRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
88
2013
20.00
2009/10
45.00
2011
29.00
2013
28.00
2012
40.00
2012
48.00
2010
60.00
Medium bodied. The nose of cherries, cloves and nutmeg are complemented by ripe raspberry and
plum.ThepalateiswellǦbalancedandfullofblackfruit.
MerlotMeerlustBordeauxBlendStellenbosch14%abv
89
Thewineisintenserubyredincolourandhasadeeppurplehue.Thenosehasintensecassisandplum
notes with the characteristic Meerlust minerality and hints of Indian ink, chocolate and fennel. The
palateisrichwithjuicyfruit,silkyrefinedtanninsandlayeredcomplexity,openingtoasoft,seductive
mouthfeelwithalingeringaftertaste.
PinotagePrinter’’sInkMartinMeinertDevonValley13.5%abv
90
HavingmadehisnameasheadofthenowfamousVergelegenestate,MartinMeinerttookthedecision
tobecomeinvolvedinhisfamilyvineyardatDevonCrestinStellenboschin1997.FullǦbodiedandelegant
yetithasrichnessonthemidǦpalate.
Australia
GrapevarietiesͲShirazandMerlot,CabernetSauvignon
91
Shiraz,SevenDayRoad,MudgeeNewSouthWales14.5%abv
With a small proportion of Malbec and Merlot, the Shiraz is rich, intense, spicy and jammy and yet
approachable.
CabernetMerlot,CapMentelleMargaretRiver13.5%abv
92
TheCabernetMerlotblendtakesinspirationfromtheclassicredwinesofBordeaux.Thisblendseeksto
capture the depth and structure of cabernet with the dark fruit and plush flavours of merlot, which
whenblendedcreateawellǦrounded,fullandrichstyle.
93
PinotNoirYVMacForbesYarraValley13.5%abv
OutstandingPinotfromthisiconicboutique winesproducer.Juicyblackcherries,dustytannins,bitter
orangeandlovelyspiceonthefinish.
New Zealand
GrapevarietiesͲPinotNoir
PinotNoirBlackEditionLittleBeauty13.00%abv
95
This limited edition is produced from only the best grapes on the Little Beauty Marlborough estate,a
painstaking selection process and a precise oenology methodology ensuring that only the best of the
bestmakethecut.ThewinesarethenagedcarefullyinFrenchoakinordertoaddweightanddepth,
giving them an extra dimension. This Pinot Noir displays an elegant combination of dark ripe cherry,
coffeeandthymenotes.Asimplyfantasticwine.
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Argentina,
Chile and California
The Argentine wine industry is the fifth largest producer of
wine in the world. Argentine wine, as with some aspects of
Argentine cuisine, has its roots in Spain. During the Spanish
colonization of the Americas, vine cuttings were brought to
Santiago del Estero in 1557, and the cultivation of the grape
andwineproductionstretchedfirsttoneighbouringregions,
andthentootherpartsofthecountry.
Chileisalong,narrowcountrythatisgeographicallyandclimatically
by the Andes to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the
dominated
west. Chile's
vineyards are found along an 800Ǧmile stretch of land
fromAtacamaRegiontotheBioǦBioRegioninthesouth.Theclimate
isvariedwiththenorthernregionsbeingveryhotanddrycompared
tothecooler,wetterregionsinthesouth.IntheValleCentralaround
Santiago,
the climate is dry with an average of 15inches (38cm) of
rainandlittleriskofspringtimefrost.ThecloseproximitytotheDry
Andeshelpcreateawidediurnaltemperaturevariationbetweenday
and night temperatures. This cool drop in temperature is vital in
maintainingthegrapes'aciditylevels.
California wine has a long and continuing history, and in the late
twentieth century became recognized as producing some of the
world'sfinestwine.WhilewineismadeinallfiftyU.S.states,upto
90% (by some estimates) of American wine is produced in the
state. California would be the fourth largest producer of wine in
theworldifitwereanindependentnation.
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Argentina
Grapevarieties––Malbec,Shiraz
96
MalbecShirazVillaviejaMendoza13.5%abv
2013
22.50
2013
35.00
2008
110.00
New and Old World grapes blend well to create exciting, modern, fresh wines. This purple ShirazǦ
Malbechasaromasofdarkberryfruitswithaplummyanddarkcherrypalateandahintofliquorice.
97
MalbecOrganicPuroDieterMeierAgreloAlto14.5%abv
ProducedinanareawidelyseenasthebestwineproducingdistrictofMendoza,thisPuroMalbecisbig
andfullbodiedwithoutbeingtoojammy,the10monthsofageingonitsleesinstainlesssteelgivesita
wonderfulsoftcreaminess.
ChevaldesAndesPierreLurton13.5%abv
511
ThediscoveryofChevaldeAndesdefiestastingterms.TheBordeauxǦstyleblendingofthis"GrandCru"
from the other side of the world expresses, in turn, finesse and exoticism, power and freshness,
elegance and authenticity. Its prestigious tutors have guaranteed its powers of seduction. It is a wine
thatfollowsnofashion.MadebyNicolasAudebert,thewinemakerofChateauChevalBlanc,Krugand
manyFrenchgrandCru.
Chile
Grapevarieties––CabernetSauvignon,Carmenere
98
CabernetSauvignonMontes13%abv
2012
22.00
2012
30.00
2010
65.00
2011
50.00
Burstingwithjuicyblackcurrant,pepperynotesandCabernetcharacter.Thepalateisfirmandsucculent.
LegadoCarmenereDeMartino13%abv
99
DeMartino’’sLegadorangeshowcasesspecificvarietalsandtheircultivationinthebestterroirsofChile
resultinginwinesthatreflectthetruecharacterofeachregion.AginginusedFrenchoakbarrelsfor14
monthsallowstheCarmenèretoshine,displayingabrilliantbouquetofraspberries,cassis,andcherries.
ThepalateissmoothandfreshmakingthisfoodǦfriendly.
PurpleAngelVinaMontesColchaguaValley14%abvRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
100
This superb wine represents a whole new dimension for Carmenère, the longͲlost grape variety that
recently resurfaced in Chile after being presumed extinct in Bordeaux, its original home. In Chile, they
considerittheir‘‘signature’’varietyandcallitthe‘‘JurassicPark’’grape––onethathasreturnedfromthepast.
California
Grapevarieties––Zinfandel
101
ZinfandelFrogsLeap,NapaValley,14%abv
Thisclassic"fieldblend"ofoldǦvineZinfandel,PetitesirahandCarignanecontinuestopresentsuswitha
rich,yetquaffablewine.The2010Zinfandelwelcomesyouwithenticingaromasofcinnamonandclove
which underscore layers of brambly fruit and dried cranberries. Luscious flavors of cherry and
boysenberry––laced with hints of earth and spice––delight your palate. The resolved tannins and plush
texturearebalancedbyabrightacidity.However,thebeautyofthiswineisitsdrinkabilityandwithan
alcoholoflessthan14%youareassuredaperfectpartner
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Half Bottles
Allwinesagefasterinsmallbottlesthaninlargeones.Winesareaffectedbylight,thereforetheyusegreen
orbrownbottlesandwhenlongmaturationisnecessary,adarkgreenorbrownbottleisused
White
NV
25.00
MontesSauvignonBlancCuricoValley(Chile)
2011
12.00
203
SancerreDomaineMartin(France)
2012
22.00
204
ChablisDomaineLaMeulière(France)
2012
22.00
205
AlbarinoBodegasTerrasGauda(Spain)
2011
19.00
201
ChampagneCanardDuchêne
202
Red
206
MontesCabernetSauvignonColchaguaValley(Chile)
2012
12.00
207
CôtesduRhôneChapoton(France)
2011
12.00
208
FleurieDomaineLucienLardy(France)
2012
19.00
209
RiojaCrianzaBodegasAltanza(Spain)
2011
21.00
210
ChâteauMilleRosesHautMedoc(France)
2009
29.00
211
DomaineRionVosneRomanee(France)
2010
45.00
212
ChâteaudePezStEstepheCruBourgeoisBordeaux(France)
2007/08
55.00
213
ChâteauNeufduPapeDomaineBeaurenard(France)
2007
28.00
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Dessert Wines
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LateHarvestGewürztraminerMontes(Chile)
Bottle
Glass
70ml
6.00
2010
30.00
2010
34.00
4.50
2010
45.00
6.50
2006
40.00
6.00
2000
46.00
6.50
2011
40.00
7.00
2009
54.00
6.00
2009
55.00
7.50
2009
41.00
6.00
Made from botrytised grapes, this sweet white wine is packed with tropical fruit, lychee
charactersandhasalovelyspicyfinish
MuscatdeRivesaltesChâteaudeJau,Languedoc(France)50cl
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Sweetandspicywiththetrademarkgrapeycharacter,lusciousandsatisfying
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ReciotodellaValpolicella,VignetoFioratoTommasi,Veneto(Italy)37.5cl
ThisextraordinarywineisproducedfromgrapesgrownonthetinyterracedplotnamedFiorato,
highinTommasivineyards.Thisvinesaretheresultofarigorousclonalselection.Severelypruned
soastoyieldlessthanhalftheamountpermittedundertherelevantdiscipline,theirgrapesare
ideallysuitedfortheproductionofRecioto.
SymphonieD’’AutumnDomaineBerthoumieu(France)50cl
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A golden yellow in colour. Look for scents of apricots, almonds and cinnamon. FullǦbodied and
sweetonthepalatewithfurthertropicalfruitflavours.Theacidityiswellbalancedandthefinish
longandsweet.
TokajiAszu3PuttonyosCrownEstates(Hungary)50cl
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"King of Wines, Wine of Kings" Ǧ this is Tokaji Aszu, a rich honeyed dessert wine balanced with
refreshingacidity.
ChardonnaySchreubeBeerenausleseJosefUmathum(Austria)37.5cl
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JosefpresidesovervineyardsinthevillageofJoys,asettlementwithastrongwinelegacy,vines
havingbeencultivatedheresince1214.HisAusleseChardonnaySchreubeislightgoldenyellowin
colourandisverywellbalanced.Itsfreshpalateisdominatedbysweet,exoticfruits,withhintsof
figandquinceaddingtothepredominantflavoursofpineappleandleeches.Averyelegantwine,
Josef’’sAusleseactsasproofthattheBurgenlandisn’’tallaboutreds.
TanatisDomaineBerthoumieu(France)50clRAEMOIRRECOMMENDED
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Tanatis is a typical SouthǦWest liqueur wine, produced from a 100% Tannat base. You will be
surprised by its extraordinary balance, the subtle harmony between its ““mellowness”” and the
astringencyduetoitsvinetype.
ChâteauFilhot2emeCruclasseSauternes(France)(37.5cl)
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Gold incolour,with amber highlights. Rich and aromatic on the nose with notes of dry apricots
and fresh peach. The palate is balanced and elegant in structure. Rounded and ripe with well
integratedfreshacidityandalongfinish.
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CabidosPetitMansengdouxCuvéecomtePhilippe(France)50cl
Polishedgoldintheglassandwithnotesofmangoandpineappleonthenose.Inthemouththere
is an intense fruity sweetness, but it is never cloying thanks to the level of acidity. Some oaky
spice, and distinctive alternative to the great sweet wines of the word. One of this wine you
couldn’’tmissed.
““Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards,
and which incorporates itself with the grapes to be changed into wine;
a constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.””
Benjamin Franklin
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A little bit more……
I have alwayswanted tomake a wine listwhich is more interesting than a simple list of wine and prices. In my 30
yearsofwinestudyingIfindalotthatcanbeinterestingbutitisasubjectthatcanbesomewhattediousforanyone
whomayhavenomorethanapassinginterestorisnotasommelier.
WhenconsideringhowtopresentsomethingdifferentIwonderedaboutthesimplestofideas…….
……..make your own wine!
Part1PreparingSuppliesandIngredients
1 Gathersupplies
Inadditiontothewineingredients,you'llneedafewbasicsuppliestoensurethatyourwinecanagewithoutbeing
affectedbybugsorbacteria.Homewinemakingshouldn'tbeexpensive,soit'snotnecessarytosplurgeonspecial
equipment.Youwillneedthefollowing:
x A2Ǧgalloncrockorglassjar(youcanoftenfindtheseatvintageorsecondǦhandstores,however,beadvised
thatmanyusedcrocksmayhavebeenusedforsauerkrautorpicklesandcouldcontaminateyourwine.)
x A1Ǧgalloncarboy(aglasscontainerwithasmallneck)
x Anairlock
x Athinplastictubetobeusedforsiphoning
x Cleanwinebottleswithcorksorscrewcaps
x Campdentablets(optional)
2 Pickoutyourfruit
Winecanbemadewithanytypeoffruit,thoughgrapesandberriesarethemostpopularchoices.Choosefruit
at the peak of its flavor. It's best to choose organic fruit that hasn't been treated with chemicals, since you
don't want these to end up in your wine. If possible, use fruit you've picked yourself or buy some from a
farmer'smarket.
3 Cleanthefruit
Take off the stems and leaves, and make sure the fruit doesn't have particles of dirt or grit. Rinse the fruit
thoroughlyandplaceitinyourcrock.Youcanpeelthefruitbeforecrushing,butmuchoftheflavourofthe
winewillcomefromitsskin.Peelingitwillresultinamuchmilderwine.Somewinemakerschoosenottowash
the fruit before crushing. Since fruit has natural yeasts on its skin, it's possible to make wine using only the
yeastfromthefruit'sskinandtheair.However,washingthefruitandcontrollingtheyeastyouaddallowsyou
to ensure that the flavour of the wine will be to your liking; allowing wild yeast to grow can produce foul
flavours.Ifyou'reupforanexperiment,youcouldmaketwobatchesofwine,onewithcontrolledyeastand
onewithwild,tofindoutwhichyoulikebest.
4 Crushthefruit
Usingacleanpotatomasheroryourhands,crushandsqueezethefruittoreleaseitsjuices.Keepdoingsountil
thelevelofthefruitjuiceiswithin11/2inchesofthetopofthecrock.Ifyoudon'thaveenoughfruitandjuice
tofillthecrockalmosttothetop,topitoffwithfilteredwater.AddaCampdentablet,whichreleasessulphur
dioxideintothemixture,killingwildyeastandbacteriabutifyou'remakingwildyeastwine,don'tdothis.As
analternativetousingatablet,youcanpour2cupsofboilingwateroverthefruit.Usingtapwatercanaffect
thetasteofyourwine,sinceitcontainsadditives.Besuretousefilteredorspringwater.
5 Stirinthehoney
Honeyprovidesfoodfortheyeastandsweetensyourwine.Theamountofhoneyyouusewilldirectlyaffect
thesweetnessofyourwine.Ifyouprefersweeterwine,addmorehoney.Ifyoudon'tlikeitassweet,limityour
honey to 2 cups. Take the type of fruit you're using into account as well. Since grapes have a high sugar
content,youdon'tneedtoaddalotofhoneytograpewine.Berriesandotherfruitswithlowersugarcontent
willneedalittlemorehoney.Youcanaddsugarorbrownsugarinsteadofhoneyifyou'dlike.Youcanalways
addmorehoneylaterifyourwinedoesn'tcomeoutassweetasyoulike.
6 Addtheyeast
Ifyou'reusingyourownyeast,nowisthetimetoaddit.Pouritintothecrockandstiritintothemixturewitha
longǦhandledspoon.Thismixtureiscalledamust.Ifyou'remakingwildyeastwine,youcanskipthisstep.
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Part2FermentingtheWine
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2
3
Coverthecrockandstoreovernight
It'simportanttouseacoverthatwillkeepbugsoutbutallowairtoflowinandescapethecrock.Youcanusea
crock lid designed for this purpose or stretch a cloth or tǦshirt over the opening and secure it in place with a
large rubber band. Place the covered crock in a warm area with a temperature around 70 degrees overnight.
Puttingthecrockinacoolplacewon'tfacilitatethegrowthoftheyeast.Storingitinaplacethat'stoowarmwill
killtheyeast.
Stirthemustfewtimesperday
Thedayafteryoumakethemixture,uncoveritandstiritthoroughly,andreǦcover.Dothisevery4hoursorso
thefirstday,thenkeepstirringafewtimesperdayforthenext3days.Themixtureshouldstartbubblingasthe
yeastmovesintoaction.Thisisthefermentationprocessthatwillleadtodeliciouswine.
Strainandsiphontheliquid
When the bubbling slows down, about 3 days after it begins, it's time to strain out the solids and siphon the
liquidintoyourcarboyforlongerǦtermstorage.Onceyou'vesiphoneditintothecarboy,affixtheairlocktothe
openingtoallowforthereleaseofgaswhilepreventingoxygenfromcominginandspoilingyourwine.Ifyou
don'thaveanairlock,youcanuseasmallballoonplacedovertheopening.Everyfewdays,pullofftheballoon
toletoutthecollectedgasandreplaceitrightaway.
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5
Letthewineageforatleastonemonth
It'sbetterifyoucanletitageforuptonine,duringwhichtimethewinewillageandmellow,resultinginamuch
improvedtaste.Ifyouusedextrahoneyinyourwine,it'sbettertoageitonthelongerside,orelseitwilltaste
toosweetwhenyoudrinkit.
Bottlethewine.
Topreventthewinefromcatchingabacteriathatcouldcauseittoturntovinegar,addaCampdentablettothe
mixtureassoonasyouremovetheairlock.Siphonthewineintoyourcleanbottles,fillingthemalmosttothe
top,andcorkthemimmediately.Allowthewinetofurtherageinthebottlesorenjoyitimmediately.Usedark
bottlestopreservethecolourofredwines.
Part3MakingWinelikeaPro
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2
LearnthetricksthatleadtosuccessfulwineǦmaking
Peoplehavebeenmakingwineforthousandsofyears,andthey'velearnedafewtricksalongtheway.Keepthe
followinginmindasyoumakeyourownwineforthefirsttime:
Useverycleanequipmenttopreventbacteriafromspoilingyourwine.
x Keepyourfirstfermentcoveredbutallowforventilation.
x KeepthesecondaryfermentationairǦfree.
x Keepallbottlesfull,tominimizeoxygeninthebottle.
x Makewinestoodryinsteadoftoosweet:youcanaddsugarlater.
x Tastethewineatintervalstomakesuretheprocessisgoingwell
KnowwhattoavoidwithhomewineǦmaking
Avoidingthesecommonpitfallscanhelpensureyoursuccess.Donot:
a. Sellyourwine,sincethisisillegal.
b. Letvinegarfliescomeincontactwithyourwine.
c. Usemetalvessels.
d. Usetoolsorcontainersmadeoutofresinouswood,astheycanspoilthewine'sflavour.
e. Trytospeedupfermentationbyturningupthetemperature.
f. Filterwithoutareasonortoosoon.
g. Storeyourwineinunsterilizedjarsorbottles.
h. Bottleyourwinebeforeit'sdonefermenting.
Bonnechance!
Fabrice Gue
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