Black Billy Sparkling Shiraz NV
The mousse is impressive, with mauve purple colour.... The mousse is impressive, with mauve purple colour followed by medium sized bead with short persistence. The nose displays aromas of liquorice, plum and stewed fruit. On the palate flavours of ripe plum, followed by a hint of earth and leather. Soft finish. Aftertaste of ripe plum, earth and leather.
Domaine Chandon Brut NV
Tasting Notes
The Chandon Brut is straw yellow in colour with flashes of green and a fine persistent bead. A bright and fresh fruit bouquet of citrus blossom, subtle pear and white nectarine combines with savoury characters of roasted nuts and delicate spices. The entry is soft with generous primary fruit characters followed by a creamy mid-palate offering nougat and nectarines extending to a lingering and crisp brut finish.
Blue Pyrenees Midnight Cuvee
Region:Pyrenees, Vic. Trophy /Cairns Wine Awards 2008 "It's called midnight cuvee because... (Pyrenees, Vic) Trophy /Cairns Wine Awards 2008 "It's called midnight cuvee because the chardonnay grapes are picked at night to retain the fruit's delicate flavour. A blanc de blancs style that is made from chardonnay (with a pinch of pinot), it has a rich bouquet with hints of spiced pear and citrus. Loads of creamy bead too, with searing acidity and a fresh finish.' Jane Faulkner
Bay Of Fires Tasmanian Sparkling Cuvee NV
Top price on this quality Tasmanian sparkling The Bay of Fires Tasmanian Cuvée shows the development of greater age and the judicious use of young French oak, and is a very complex wine exhibiting honey, lanolin, oyster and fresh yoghurt characters. The palate is finely structured and yet is long, powerful and complex. Multiple layers of oyster, truffle and cherry brandy build in this intriguing wine. The wine has great depth of characterfrom three years extended aging and yet retains a fresh vibrancy of life.
+ BONUS Grant Burge Holy Trinity GSM 2005
Full bodied, powerful dry red wine from the Barossa This 2005 Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre blend is brick red in colour and exhibits a complex array of aromas including cinnamon spice, hints of cedar, a little new leather, damp autumn leaves, violets and sweet ripe strawberries. Aromas of ripe red berries and dense spice are also present and these aromas flow seamlessly onto the palate. The palate is generous and full with flavours of ripe plums and red berry fruits, with complimentary florals and spice. A juicy mouthfeel and silky tannins, the wine finishes with intense fruit leaving you wanting more. The Holy Trinity displays an intensity, texture and structure that make it an extremely well balanced wine, one which will continue to age beautifully with careful cellaring for the next 10 years or more. The Holy Trinity Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre with its layering of flavours is well suited to dishes of the same, try roasted duck with Chinese greens and other gamey meat dishes