East End Cellars - Little Book of Wine - Summer 2015

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LITTLE BOOK

SUMMER ˜ 2015 ˜

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T H E P O C K E T S IZ E G U ID E T O A L L Y O U R S U M M E RT I M E V IN O U S N E E D S This is the result of many hours of hard tasting, a relentless quest to find the best value and most interesting wines available. Inside you'll find many great wines from small producers. People who, like us, have a real passion for what they do and follow a strict ethos of "quality over quantity".

Drop in, we're here to help. The coffee rocks, the cheese stinks, and the wine is AWESOME!

Bubbles..................................................................................... Page 1 Whites........................................................................................ Page 8 Reds........................................................................................... Page 20 Freight Rates................................................... Inside Back Cover Single Bottle Club........................................ Inside Back Cover Prices and products are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Stocks are available until sold out.

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PO P A BOT T L E O F S PA R K L I N G W I N E FO R A N Y C E L E B R AT IO N !

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We have all bubbly bases covered for the festive season. Fine Champagne from a prestigious house or a small grower?

Best of the best of Australian made sparkling?

Or good fun fizz at the right price for that party or function. Only the best bubbles pass our taste test, so you can buy with confidence.

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Pol Roger Brut NV Region: Epernay, Champagne, France Varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier Style: In Pol We Trust Notes: When it comes to Champagne there are many cases of inconsistency, but Pol Roger, like a well-oiled machine continue to produce non-vintage Champagne of the highest quality year after year. The Pol Roger family believe this wine is their most important as it sets the standard for all of the wines to follow. Careful fruit selection is key, as well as long ageing in their cellar; the wine is not sold until the youngest component is at least three years old (that’s double the required time).

Pure green apple and pear entice the palate with toasty hints of honey drizzled on brioche adding complexity. Delicious!

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$70ea $63 per mixed 6

Canard Duchêne Cuvee Léonie NV Region: Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France Style: Sessionable Champagne Notes: The Cuvee Léonie is a tribute to the founder of this fantastic Champagne house. Built around maturity and complexity, immediately you are drawn to the glass with wafting aromas of toasted brioche, rose petals and forest berries. The palate, whilst on the richer style is fresh summer fruits and toasted almonds. The soft, dry finish complements this sessionable Champagne.

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$65ea $58.50 per mixed 6

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Laherte Freres Brut Ultratradition NV Region: Champagne, France Varietals: Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Notes: The Laherte estate philosophy lies in taking time to do things well and being satisfied with naturally ripe and healthy grapes. And who are we to argue, the healthiest grapes often make the greatest wines! This Pinot Meunier dominant blend is all about clarity with some added punch. Freshly baked bread wafts towards you and before you know it you can taste fresh apricots and crisp apples with great acidity producing a lively palate with great texture.

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$70ea $63 per mixed 6

José Dhondt Blanc de Blancs NV Region: Oger, Champagne, France Variety: Chardonnay Notes: It was wasn’t until 1974 that José Dhondt, a long time grower, produced his first cuvée. Dhondt avoids chemicals as much as possible, practicing what the French call "culture raisonnée", basically he likes to let the vineyard, soils, "terroir" do the work. Here we have an animated and quite high-toned Blanc de Blanc with gentle floral aromas that continue to a palate with enjoyable citrus flavours that possess tremendous complexity and outstanding tenacity through to the toasty finish.

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$65ea $58.50 per mixed 6

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LeNoble Cuvee Intense NV Region: Epernay, Champagne, France Varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier Style: Power & Presence Notes: Non-vintage Champagne can have a serious side too, and this LeNoble Cuvee Intense is a fantastic expression of a NV Champagne with power and great presence. Toasted raisin bread with mushrooms sautĂŠed in loads of butter creates an alluring bouquet. The palate is finely tuned from the word go which builds on layers of peach and bright red fruits. A rich creamy texture is complimented with notes of honey and oyster shell.

A Champagne to enjoy with food.

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$60ea $54 per mixed 6

Besserat de Bellefon Cuvee des Moines Brut NV Region: Epernay, Champagne, France Style: Fresh & Lively Notes: The Cuvee des Moines Brut is the original cuvee from Besserat de Bellefon, founded in 1843. A wine designed for all occasions, a great aperitif, a wonderful champagne to go with food or perfect night cap. Aromas of citrus and white blossom over soft white bread that carries through to the palate. Grape fruit and pear work together creating a lively palate with a soft core of acidity with the right fruit weight to give this cuvee great length.

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$72ea $64.80 per mixed 6

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Arras Brut Elite NV Region: Tasmania Winemaker: Ed Carr Style: All Class Notes: At this time of the year, when only bubbles will do and Champagne prices are just out of reach, along strides Arras. A hero in so many ways: not just is it surely the best Australian sparkling going around, we believe it rivals quite a few Champagne cuvees too.

There are the classic yeasty and oyster shell characters all tied up with precision and subtle citrus fruits.

This wine has class written all over it!

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$34ea $30.60 per mixed 6

Deviation Road Loftia 2012 Region: Adelaide Hills, SA Winemaker: Kate Laurie Style: Chardonnay Notes: Kate's history from learning the trade in Champagne and while working a vintage there over the past years is on display with the fantastic 2012 Loftia. Delicate floral aromas and an elegant palate balanced with lovely texture showing rich and buttery stone fruits whilst still being quite light on its feet. We couldn’t think of anything better than Boxing Day on the beach with a bottle of this to kick off your lunch.

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$40ea $36 per mixed 6

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Croser NV Region: Adelaide Hills, SA Style: A Perfect Aperitif Notes: There's a whole lotta value jam-packed into this 750ml bottle! But you wouldn’t expect anything less from a classic producer like Croser. A perfect example of an aperitif bubbles with fresh strawberries getting this started and continuing onto the palate with new season pears packed full of flavour with layers of almonds and a creamy texture guiding you through to a nice crisp finish.

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$20ea $18 per mixed 6

Lambrook ‘Spark’ Sparkling Pinot Noir 2013 BUY ONLINE

$19ea $17.10 per mixed 6

Hentley Farm Blanc de Noir NV Region: South Australia Winemaker: Andrew Quin Style: Winners Are Grinners Notes: Hentley Farm are on fire in 2014… Following the announcement earlier this year as Australian Winery of the Year in James Halliday's Wine Companion, and now their first release Blanc de Noir scores a feature in our famous annual book! Is there no limit to their bound? Lifted aromas of roses blooming in the spring time and marmalade on hot toast directs the show.

A bright palate of fresh peach and some lovely fruit sweetness without being syrupy or sticky. A brilliant Blanc de Noir showing poise and elegance.

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$30ea $27 per mixed 6 6

Canaletto Prosecco NV Region: Veneto, Italy Variety: Prosecco (Glera) Style: A Modern Aperitivo Notes: Great wines are not always about complexity and layers, sometimes simple and uncomplicated is all you need, especially in the case of good Prosecco.

An easy approach with aromas of fresh lemons and wildflowers and zesty zip on the palate. Feels like an Aperol Spritz with a slice of orange.

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$20ea $18 per mixed 6

Montevecchio Moscato 2013 Region: Heathcote, VIC Winemakers: Sandro Mosele & Kim Chalmers Variety: Moscato Giallo Style: Fun & Frivolous Notes: The Little Book and Moscato come hand in hand; after all it does come out in the warmer months of the year. The Montevecchio Moscato has become an EEC favourite, showing Italian prowess at an Aussie price. Radiating with white blossoms, elderflower and peaches with pink musk sticks and sherbet. Yes it's sweet but it never feels cloying and at the end of the day that's what a perfect Moscato should be like.

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$19ea $17.10 per mixed 6

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T R E N D S CO M E A N D G O IN T H E W IN E W O R L D B U T S O M E C L A S S IC S A R E H E R E FO R G O O D We’re as excited about Riesling as ever, some great wines from alternative varieties are in the book too. And Sav Blanc is getting more sophisticated with some lees work and time in barrel. Not to mention some stunning chardonnays full of savoury complexity and texture.

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Down to Earth Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Region: Wrattonbully, SA Winemakers: Xavier Bizot and Lucy Croser Style: Yardstick for Savvys?

Notes: Xavier Bizot is determined to produce Australia's best Sauvignon Blanc, and whilst his top level Terre à Terre is surely in contention for that title, it was their “entry level” Down to Earth Savvy that stood out for us. This is the expression of this variety that we should all embrace. Charming tropical fruits delivered with great texture built from a touch of oak. A flinty, crisp wine with fantastic length.

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$22ea $19.80 per mixed 6

Jericho Fume Blanc 2014 Region: Adelaide Hills Winemakers: Neil and Andrew Jericho Style: Tropical Sensation Notes: A fantastic example of Sauvignon Blanc we are seeing quite a lot of lately, inspired by wines of the Pouilly-Fumé in the Loire Valley, France. With some barrel work being fermented in old French oak and some time aged on lees. The key is balance between the toasty oak flavours whilst still maintaining fresh, vibrant tropical fruits true to the Sauvignon Blanc grape. It’s safe to say Jericho nailed the brief with their 2014 release.

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$24ea $21.60 per mixed 6

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Massey Dacta Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Region: Marlborough, NZ Winemaker: Ben Glover Style: Classic Kiwi Notes: Marlborough Savvy is here to stay and when they hit a price point like this and drink well too, you can understand why. This is distinctly New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and we mean that in a good way.

Definitive marks of gooseberry, peach and passionfruit direct the palate, with a pretty core of blackcurrant and lemons holding it all together.

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$16ea $14.40 per mixed 6

Coates Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Region: Adelaide Hills, SA Winemaker: Duane Coates Style: Inspired Notes: Duane Coates has drawn his inspiration for this wine from the classic Bordeaux whites, using some quite expensive oak on a wine most would press, ferment and bottle within a few months after vintage. At first glance you could mistake this for a classy Chardonnay with toasty chalk aromas but on the palate you see that classic cut grass, passionfruit and lemongrass flavours from the Sauvignon Blanc, it is accompanied well with the fuller peach and apple notes from the Semillon.

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$23ea $20.70 per mixed 6

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Maris Picpoul de Pinet 2013 Region: Languedoc, France Winemaker: Benjamin Darnault Style: The Ultimate Oyster Wine Notes: Picpoul de Pinet is the appellation in the Languedoc where the delicious grape Picpoul comes from, just a stones throw from the Mediterranean Sea. The vineyards are just on the other side of the famous gigantic oysters from Sète, and the relationship between Picpoul & oysters is a perfect match! This bone dry white, with touches of pepper and lemon zest works magically with some freshly shucked oysters, by the pool if you can…

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$22ea $19.80 per mixed 6

Vickery Riesling 2014 Region: Clare Valley, SA Winemakers: John Vickery & Phil Lehmann Variety: Moscato Giallo Style: A Legend Returns…

Notes: John Vickery and Riesling go way back, way, way back. The ‘Father of Australian Riesling’ - Think of all those old Leo Buring and Richmond Groves from back in the day. He was also a leader of Australia’s first attempt in the 1970s to introduce screw caps. In his "retirement" John has been lending his expertise to a few young players but the candle was burning to release a Riesling under his own name. An exquisite fragrant nose leaps from the glass, whilst the palate with a gentle approach delivers intense lemon and limes with excellent weight and power with a chalky, crisp finish. Welcome back John.

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$20ea $18 per mixed 6 11

O’Leary Walker Polish Hill River Riesling 2014 Region: Clare Valley, SA Winemakers: David O’Leary & Nick Walker Style: A vineyard destined for Riesling Notes: What is it about this "Polish Hill River" site in the Clare Valley that produces such amazing Rieslings? For O’Leary Walker it's the soil that makes this site so special, grey loam acid soils over sandstone and slate make up the profile with much of the top soil littered with rock, hinting at just how tough the vines need to be to sustain growth and produce quality fruit with finesse and intensity. Showing muddled limes and orange zest and bouncy acidity, with a clean finish and bright mid-palate.

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$23ea $20.70 per mixed 6

Petaluma Hanlin Hill Vineyard Riesling 2014 BUY ONLINE $27ea $24.60 per mixed 6 Clos Clare Riesling 2014 $26ea $23.40 per mixed 6

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Some Young Punks Monster, Monsters, Attack Riesling 2014 BUY ONLINE $23ea $20.70 per mixed 6 Kanta Riesling 2013 $30ea $27 per mixed 6

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Vinteloper Riesling 2014 Region: Clare Valley, SA Winemaker: Dave Bowley Style: Fresh & Fun Notes: A self-described Gen Y(ish) that runs on coffee, Dave Bowley burst onto the scene with his Vinteloper wines. He built a strong following on the social media scene with his urban winery set ups. Building the label up via these scenes was great, but for Dave it was the wines that needed to stand up for longevity of the brand, and they continue to impress. This 2014 Riesling is overflowing with refreshing lemonade, with a touch of blossom and granny smith apples, composed by a lovely bright finish.

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$26ea $23.40 per mixed 6

Alexander Laible Trocken Riesling 2013 Region: Baden, Germany Style: Dry & Delicious Notes: With a winemaking history dating back to 1672 it’s safe to say the Alexander Laible wines are well established in their homeland Germany, however this is our first look at the wines in Australia and they've made an impressive start. The 'Trocken' dry style of German Riesling has seen a bit of hype over the past 12 months, refreshing Riesling with lovely textural components and layers of fruit. Delicious.

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$32ea $28.80 per mixed 6

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De Anima No.2 2013 Winemakers: Wes Gilson & Richard Bate Varietals: Pinot Gris, Riesling, Moscato Giallo Style: Exotic Notes: The De Anima label is a collaboration between two friends, that like many new ventures began over one too many drinks. Their concept is to work with passionate and devoted growers and in the winery let creativity and passion flow. As you could imagine with that back story and the list of varieties there is a lot going on in this bottle of wine.

Some skin contact creates a bit of colour and texture and the palate has layers of spice and exotic fruits with the versatility to work with an array of cuisines.

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$23ea $20.70 per mixed 6

La Prova Pinot Grigio 2014 Region: Adelaide Hills, SA Winemaker: Sam Scott Style: Flavour Town Notes: The man with the biggest smile in the biz has done it again. Every year Sam creates wonderful wines, wines of precision and loaded with flavour.

His '14 Grigio shows fresh pears, quince, spice, Granny Smith apples and delicate floral notes on the nose. The palate is fresh and crunchy with nice texture, mineral notes and balanced acidity. A lovely drink.

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$20ea $18 per mixed 6

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Howard Vineyards ‘Clover’ Pinot Gris 2014 Region: Adelaide Hills, SA Winemaker: Tom Northcott Style: Summer Fun Notes: Here’s a sensational value drop from the increasingly popular, family-owned Howard Vineyards from Nairne in the Adelaide Hills. A cold, elevated vineyard ensures a long ripening period perfect for acid development and fruit intensity. This delivers a fragrant, fresh and clean Pinot Gris showing apples and pears with a creamy touch and a nice citrus twist. Did we mention great value?

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$18ea $16.20 per mixed 6

Maude Pinot Gris 2014 Region: Central Otago, New Zealand Winemakers: Dan and Sarah-Kate Dineen Style: Crisp & Crunchy Notes: We could fill several pages about Dan and Sarah-Kate Dineen's winemaking background, with a combined history packed with medals and accolades, but it's back at Sarah-Kate's family vineyard that the duo have settled into creating their own award winning wines. This Gris shows incredible movement through the palate with exotic fruits, touches of ginger and spice and crunchy consistency running like clockwork. Nice viscosity gives greater weight to the wine, whilst still maintaining crisp acidity and great fruit length.

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$22ea $19.80 per mixed 6

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Monte Tondo Milte Soave 2013 Region: Veneto, Italy Variety: Garganega Style: Budget Friendly Notes: Looking for a bit of imported intrigue on a budget? Italian whites often fit the bill and this waxy Soave has enough going on for some enjoyable experimentation to be had. With the regional hallmark white flower aromas and a subtle citric crunch moving to bright, zesty lemons with a crisp and refreshing palate this works a treat with seafood.

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$16ea $14.40 per mixed 6

Longview Kuhl Gruner Veltliner 2014 Region: Adelaide Hills, SA Winemaker: Ben Glaetzer Style: Impressive Debut Notes: An exciting new wine to the Longview range.

There are a few producers of Gruner Veltliner in the Adelaide Hills now, the warm days and cold nights are not to dissimilar to that of the great Gruner growing regions of Austria. Flavours of peach nectar and white nectarine with a grippy texture and balance to the wine, it's crisp, crunchy and full of liveliness and freshness. A touch of pepper and spice make themselves known and are just the right trimmings the complement the fruit.

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$24ea $21.60 per mixed 6

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Mosquito Hill Pinot Blanc 2013 Region: Fleurieu Peninsula, SA Winemaker: Glyn Jamieson Style: Delicate & Composed Notes: With its obvious relationship to the Pinot family, Pinot Blanc although a lighter berried version of Pinot Noir is however often compared with Chardonnay. Mosquito Hill's interpretation definitely has a dare we say‌ "Chablis" like feel. A chalky texture with hints of melon, white peach and delicate floral notes really took us by surprise. A lovely drink that shows great composure and is adaptable to accompany you on any occasion.

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$24ea $21.60 per mixed 6

Oliver's Taranga Fiano 2014 Region: McLaren Vale, SA Winemakers: Corrina Wright (nee Rayment) Style: Finely Tuned Notes: Oliver's Taranga are one of the pioneers for Italian varieties in McLaren Vale. Varieties that are growing rapidly in the area because they are so well suited to the climate. Starting with a complex aroma of toasted nuts and lemon rind you would almost expect this to be quite rich. The palate however is finely tuned, sufficiently packed with energy and with great verve.

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$25ea $22.50 per mixed 6

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Oakridge Lustia Park Vineyard Chardonnay 2012 Region: Yarra Valley, VIC Winemaker: David Bicknell Style: Mutli-Dimensional Notes: The Lustia Park Vineyard is nestled amongst the prestigious Woori Yallock sub-region of the Yarra Valley. Known well for producing some of Australia’s best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, combine that with Oakridge, one of the country's foremost Chardonnay producers and you have a recipe for success. Such great presence from this wine, displaying great density and fantastic layers without being overly complex or heavy.

Delicate stone fruits with effortless travel.

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$32ea $28.80 per mixed 6

Stoney Rise Chardonnay 2013 Region: Tasmania Winemaker: Joe Holyman Style: Poised Tassie Notes: The Stoney Rise wines are made in a welcoming style, ready for consumption.

Like Joe's wicket keeping days, there's an appealing gracefulness to his Chardonnay. Whilst being a fruit forward wine, packed with ripe pears, lemons and a nice flinty touch, it shows poise and has brilliant acidity to back up the fruit richness.

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$28ea $25.20 per mixed 6

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Woodlands Chardonnay 2013 Region: Margaret River, WA Winemaker: Stuart Watson Style: Classic Chardy Notes: A classic Aussie Chardonnay showing some old school moves with a fresh style. Nice toasty oak is apparent on the nose followed by struck match and stone fruits. A dry, delicate palate in its youth, but give it some breathing and this wine really opens up, with a rich and nutty flavour and mealy texture with soft touches of peach, citrus and traces of fennel.

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$22ea $19.80 per mixed 6

Petit Guiraud 2011 Region: Sauternes, France Winemakers: Xavier Planty Varietals: Sémillon & Sauvignon Blanc Style: A Modern Classic Notes: The Petit Guiraud is the baby brother to the famous Sauterne from Château Guiraud. A modern, approachable style that still pays homage to the history of this famous house. Slightly more Sauvignon Blanc than usual is used to give the wine more freshness and a gentle nature that melds harmoniously with the sweet, sugary coated fruit, reminiscent of freshly set crème brule.

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$33ea $29.70 per mixed 6

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Starting out with moreish dry rosÊs and moving on to what we love to drink; fresh-fruited light reds, that lend themselves to drinking with food and are suitable for the warmer months. Delicious Pinot, Gamay and Italian and Spanish styles abound. There’s always room for a full bodied red in any wine rack or cellar and as always there are some brilliant Australian wines featured here.

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La Linea Tempranillo Rose 2014 Region: Adelaide Hills, SA Winemakers: Peter Leske, David LeMire Style: Delicious & Delightful Notes: Specialising in Adelaide Hills Tempranillo is not what you may have expected from a Master of Wine and one of the Adelaide Hills most prized wine makers. But David and Peter are producing Australian benchmarks for the variety across some varied versions.

Their '14 Rose is utterly delicious, brimming with crisp red apples and raspberries with some added spice, conveyed in a light and dry fashion.

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$21ea $18.90 per mixed 6

Domaine de Triennes Rose 2013 Region: Provence, France Varietals: Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah and Merlot Style: Shop Favourite Notes: The pedigree behind the Domaine de Triennes label is of the highest order, with Aubert de Vilaine of Domaine de la RomanĂŠe Conti and Jacques Seysses of Domaine Dujac two of the original partners.

This Rose has been a "house favourite" at EEC for many years, delivered in a classic Provence manner with rose petals, strawberries and orange blossom all playing their part with a gentle dry finish.

A summers day saviour.

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$23ea $20.70 per mixed 6

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Yannick Thonet Gamay 2013 Region: Savoie, France Style: Something Different Notes: Savoie is a little known appellation of France that produces some stunning wines, from zippy whites to delicate, fresh reds like this Gamay. An area near the Swiss border known for its skiing in winter and beautiful castles across the region, but it's in a little shed you will find Yannick Thonet producing his delicious wines.

A tighter style of Gamay compared to one from Beaujolais with crisp red fruits and a chalky finish.

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$26ea $23.40 per mixed 6

Villa Ponciago Beujolais Villages 2012 Region: Beujolais, France Variety: Gamay Style: Supple & Stylish Notes: Every year we seem to talk about how Beaujolais is making a comeback or is currently on trend, and we are happy to report this movement is here to stay! Here we have a perky and energetic little specimen of Gamay, showcasing delightful red fruits, but it's the depth and sophistication that makes this stand out from your everyday Beaujolais.

A deliciously crunchy, dainty and fruity drop.

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$30ea $27.00 per mixed 6

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Riposte the Sabre Pinot Noir 2013 Region: Adelaide Hills, SA Winemaker: Tim Knappstein Style: Flavour Sabre Notes: The grapes for The Sabre are sourced from some of the oldest and best suited Pinot Noir vineyards in the Adelaide Hills and the work in the vineyard shines in the bottle. The flavour profile has some alluring dark fruits like maraschino cherry and ripe plums but the wine has great high tones and never comes across as heavy. Hints of some savoury notes with dried herb overtones and some seductive tannin help seal the deal.

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$32ea $28.80 per mixed 6

Toolangi Pinot Noir 2012 Region: Yarra Valley, SA Style: Unassuming Elegance Notes: Elegance can often be overlooked, but with this smart Yarra Valley Pinot it is the key ingredient in creating an exciting wine showing beautiful balance and brilliant mid-palate weight. Fruit sweetness is a key here yet sophistication is retained, with a smooth approach from start to finish. An outstanding value Pinot from Toolangi that would give a few wines twice the price a scare‌ BUY ONLINE

$27ea $24.30 per mixed 6

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Palliser Pencarrow Pinot Noir 2013 Region: Martinborough, New Zealand Winemaker: Allan Johnson Style: School night tipple Notes: The cool New Zealand temperature works its magic with this classy Pinot, new world style packed with bright sweet cherries bursting out at you. A gamey, slight savoury component however brings back that sweetness and completes this wine. For value for money Kiwi Pinot Noir, the Pencarrow doesn’t disappoint.

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$23ea $20.70 per mixed 6

Twelftree BITSA 2013 Regions: Barossa Valley / McLaren Vale, SA Winemaker: Michael Twelftree Varietals: Grenache, Mataro Style: Master Blender Notes: The Twelftree label is a side project for Two Hands owner Michael, you guessed it, Twelftree.

The focus is locating the best fruit from single vineyards to produce wines true to the site. Here we have fruit sourced from old, dry grown bush vines, the 85% Grenache component is whole bunch added to open top fermenters topped up with 15% Mataro.

Plump sweet red berries, work a treat with some fine tannin and balanced acidity. This wine is engaging, controlled and easy to drink.

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$19ea $17.10 per mixed 6

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Chaffey Bros. La Conquista 2013 Region: Barossa Valley, SA Winemaker: Daniel Chaffey Hartwig Varietals: Tempranillo & Garnacha Style: Quaffing Good Time Notes: Chaffey is a name synonymous for this state and now WB Chaffey's great grandson has brought the winemaking heritage back to light. But forget all that, as this is far from old school - this cool blend of Tempranillo & Grenache works a treat, providing juicy bright fruit with the right amount of spice. It's a good quaffer but has just the right amount of tannin to make it food friendly too.

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$22ea $19.80 per mixed 6

Hewitson Baby Bush Mourvedre 2012 Region: Barossa Valley, SA Winemaker: Dean Hewitson Style: Seductive & Salacious Notes: The 'Baby Bush' vineyard comes from cuttings from the 1853 Old Garden bush-vines, hence the name. Dean has produced a fantastic seductive medium bodied red displaying shades of rosemary, pepper and gamey notes with juicy raspberries and black cherries carrying through on the palate and a nice touch of tannin to keep it all in check.

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$24ea $21.60 per mixed 6

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Jean Luc Colombo Les Abeilles Cotes du Rhone 2012 Region: Rhone Valley, France Varietals: Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre Style: Rhone Specialist Notes: Jean Luc Colombo is famous for his work in the renowned vineyards of Cornas in Northern Rhone but it's his work just a few kilometres south that we've taken a bit of a shine to. A clean and savoury blend with some dark plums and sweet spices completing the framework. There are some dark dense fruits but this can be drunk now thanks to the expertise of a veteran winemaker.

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$25ea $22.50 per mixed 6

Mitolo 7th Son 2013 Region: McLaren Vale, SA Winemaker: Ben Glaetzer Varietals: Grenache, Shiraz, Sagrantino Style: Grenache Shinning Bright Notes: The Grenache in this comes from the Blewitt Springs region, which is the Northern part of McLaren Vale with deep sandy soils. The Grenache from this sub appellation produces some of the best examples of the variety in Australia and in this blend it shines bright.

A vivid display of raspberry and cherry with dried herbs start things off and continues on the palate. The Shiraz and the dash of Sagrantino play their part well, adding the support to a very well made wine.

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$32ea $28.80 per mixed 6

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Prunotto Barbera 2012 Region: Piedmont, Italy Style: Dinner Table Specialist Notes: Italians are surely the masters of producing food friendly wines; it's in their nature. This delicious Barbera from Prunotto is quite the all-rounder, the roses and red fruits create an alluring perfume and the palate round and supple but never over the top. It's all held together with clean, bright acidity making this a wine that'll have you hungry in no time.

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$25ea $22.50 per mixed 6

Hither & Yon Nero d’Avola 2014 Region: McLaren Vale, SA Winemaker: Richard & Malcolm Leask Style: Vibrant & Vivacious Notes: As a Sicilian native variety, Nero d’Avola seems at home in McLaren Vale's Mediterranean climate. There's a vibrancy to this wine that makes it so attractive, and whilst it shows some dark, plum berries, there is enough spice and restraint to keep it quite light and easy. Give it a slight chill and watch the bottle empty in no time…

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$22ea $19.80 per mixed 6

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Foster e Rocco Nuovo Sangiovese 2013 Region: Heathcote, VIC Winemakers: Adam Foster & Lincoln Riley Style: So Fresh Notes: Foster e Rocco is an alliance between two Melbourne based sommeliers with a mutual love for the Sangiovese grape. The label produces four wines that display the versatility of this much loved variety and this "Nuovo" wine provides us with an exciting, renewed example. Freshness is the key; this wine is light on its feet showing lifted cherries with a savoury mix of tobacco and dried rosemary to match. A very easy wine to drink…

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$25ea $22.50 per mixed 6

Ébano 6 Tinto Fino 2013 Region: Ribera del Duero, Spain Style: Tapas Time Notes: Made from 100% Tempranillo this delicious Tinto Fino will take you on a Spanish holiday…

This is not a complex, oaky wine; this is about succulent cherry fruit, with a subtle earthiness built with ease of consumption in mind. Drinking this your mind can easily drift to imagine yourself in a bar in Barcelona eating some Tapas and watching the world go by.

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$26ea $23.40 per mixed 6

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Palacios Remondo 'La Vendimia' 2012 Region: Rioja, Spain Varietals: Garnacha, Tempranillo Style: Dashing Temp Notes: Spain surely has some of the best graphic designers in the business‌ their wine labels always stand out, but as they say don't judge a book by its cover.

This wine though we can safely assure has great juice to accompany the awesome label. Black berries are given life by fresh cola from the Tempranillo, with added spice for some extra dimension. A lovely character to this wine with plenty of pizzazz too.

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$28ea $25.20 per mixed 6

Waywood Quattro Vini 2012 Region: McLaren Vale, SA Winemaker: Andrew Wood Varietals: Sangiovese, Cabernet, Montepulciano, Shiraz Style: Long Lunch Wine Notes: Whilst not a traditional blend, three of the reds here all play a big part in the wines from Tuscany, the Shiraz... well that's there to play a strong supporting role too! A medium bodied dry red that is a nice combination of soft fruitiness and savoury finish making it an ideal red for early courses.

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$25ea $22.50 per mixed 6

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Pico Cuadro Crianza 2010 Region: Ribera del Duero, Spain Winemaker: Felipe Castrillo Martin Style: Sophisticated Spaniard Notes: With winemaker Felipe's previous experience at the illustrious Vega Sicilia there were slightly high expectations when we first came across the Pico Cuadro wines, and they did not dissatisfy the palate at all. Layers of well-integrated flavours work in harmony with some classy oak adding weight and vigour to this lavish Tempranillo. Wines from Ribera del Duero of this class tend to come with a hefty price tag, making this an absolute steal!

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$38ea $34.20 per mixed 6

Schwarz Wines META Shiraz 2012 Region: Barossa Valley, SA Winemaker: Jason Schwarz Style: Brave New Barossa Notes: Jason Schwarz's META range is one of the most exciting releases from the Barossa we have seen this year. With access to some amazing old vines and experimentation with whole bunch winemaking, different picking times and wild yeast fermentation, the results are outstanding! A bouquet of fresh dark fruits with dried herbs spring from the glass and as the wine flows in a unified manner on the palate. The fine tannins compliment the slick, juicy and pretty fruit.

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$34ea $30.60 per mixed 6

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Kay Brothers Hillside Shiraz 2010 Region: McLaren Vale, SA Winemaker: Colin Kay, Andy Coppard Style: Tradition Continues Notes: Kay Brothers are the oldest family-owned winery in McLaren Vale established in 1890 and they're still producing exceptional red wines using traditional methods. Their Hillside Shiraz is handpicked, open fermented and basket pressed. These methods have not changed at Kay Brothers in over a century and if it ain't broke, why fix it? A rich and commanding Shiraz with lovely layers, as you peel down to the core you cross dark plum, espresso, and some toasty oak attributes, a well-balanced smooth texture and firm dry finish.

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$44ea $39.60 per mixed 6

Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2012 Region: Eden Valley, SA Winemaker: Stephen Henschke Style: Special (Bruce McAvaney Voice) Notes: The '12 Mt Ed is a special one‌ It celebrates 60 years of the wine and 100 years of the vineyard! And what a wine it is, it could almost be the best one yet. Ripe plummy fruits are well complemented by sage and thyme to create an enticing aroma. These attributes continue on the palate with a complex array of layers delivered with great concentration, great length and velvet like tannin. Looking for the perfect Christmas present, then look no further!

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$160ea $144 per mixed 6 31

The Lane Block 5 Shiraz 2013 Region: Adelaide Hills, SA Winemakers: John Edwards & Michael Schreurs Style: Cool Climate Class Notes: Every year a wine from The Lane seems to pass the vigorous Red Book blind tasting with flying colours, and each year it's a different variety. This just showcases the versatility from this producer to produce high quality wines across different styles and price ranges. A beautiful Shiraz that has all the wonderful characteristics of a well-made cool-climate wine, but without being thin or insipid. A lovely medium-bodied Shiraz built for all seasons.

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$23ea $20.70 per mixed 6

Anvers Razorback Road 2012 Region: Adelaide Hills, SA Winemaker: Kym Milne Varieties: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon Notes: The Classic Aussie dry red continues to go under the radar, we have no idea why, especially when they drink with ease like this cracker from Anvers. This is meant to be an easy drinking red – not your cellar bound number.

Soft tannins support the ease of consumption whilst the flavour profile remains true. Nice mid-palate fruit of raspberry, a touch of mint and some clove completes the platform.

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$20ea $18 per mixed 6

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Mawson’s Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Region: Wrattonbully, SA Winemaker: Natalie Cleghorn Style: A Bold Bargain Notes: It's a hard task to find top quality Cabernet at a bargain price which is why we were so pleasantly surprised when this wine came up trumps from our tasting. This Cab is bright, tight and fine with plenty of fruit on the finish led by chocolate and cassis, good length and bold flavours seal the deal.

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$13ea $11.70 per mixed 6

Whistle Post Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Region: Coonawarra, SA Style: Wholesome Cab Notes: There is certainly something special about the Coonawarra and its "Terra Rossa" soil and just how well suited it is to producing first-rate Cabernet. What we don't see enough of from the Coonawarra is new and exciting producers like Whistle Post. Overflowing with ominous dark fruits of plums and cassis, this is a full flavoured red. The star here is the enduring dry tannins that complete the Coonawarra Cab experience.

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$19ea $17.10 per mixed 6

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Dowie Doole Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Region: McLaren Vale, SA Winemaker: Chris Thomas Style: Cellar value Notes: The Vale is not your usual suspect for producing Cabernet, but when they do it right it's something to behold. The sandy slopes of Dowie Doole's Tintookie vineyard produces a classic Cabernet.

On the nose it portrays lifted notes of cassis, violets and dark chocolate. In the mouth there is generous fruit that works well with some classy oak; structured and refined, finishing balanced, long and dry. You could safely put this wine away in the cellar and reap the awards in a few years time, which is rarely seen for a wine of this price.

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$21ea $18.90 per mixed 6

Kalleske Fordson Zinfandel 2013 Region: Barossa Valley, SA Winemaker: Troy Kalleske Style: Rich & Decadent Notes: Leaders in organic and bio-dynamic viticulture, the Kalleske family consider themselves caretakers of the land and not only want to maintain the environment but improve it for future generations. Quite a noble statement in these modern times. Their Zinfandel is a wine for those looking to indulge a bit. An opulent and decadent wine brimming with red fruits and chewy tannin, that at the same time manages to stay fresh and focused.

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$26ea $23.40 per mixed 6 34

Joel Gott Zinfandel 2011 Region: California, USA Winemaker: Alisa Jacobson Style: Flashy American Notes: American Zinfandel has never been a highly sought after product, the issue has always been overripe cooked flavours, at the least that was the case with most coming to Australian shores. What impressed us with the Joel Gott Zin, was its ability to showcase the distinct varietal features of ripe red fruits and plum jam, but with good acidity and freshness to keep it in check.

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$22ea $19.80 per mixed 6

Pillar Box Red 2010 Region: Padthaway, SA Winemaker: Kim Jackson Varietals: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon Style: Consistent Crowd Pleaser Notes: A great all-rounder that has been one of EEC's top value wines for almost a decade. Consistently smooth and spicy, it's a medium bodied wine with ripe fruit flavours and soft round tannins. Spicy Shiraz notes are decorated with a touch of cherry, plum and oak. The Cabernet then comes in holding the shape with a good ripe tannin structure and well-rounded finish.

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$14ea $12.60 per mixed 6

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