Best Cellars Christmas Champagne & Gift Guide 2011 by Maria Ferrer

2011

Christmas Champagne & Gift Guide

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The Best Cellars Christmas Champagne & Gift Guide offers a convenient solution to finding the ideal Christmas gift(s) for clients, colleagues, friends and family. Our range of gift ideas covers a broad spectrum of products and budgets while ensuring good taste and a touch of class. Whether it’s for the home or office, we’ve got it covered. Boutique labels is our specialty and this catalogue features the best examples we’ve seen this year. Choose from our unique selections or contact us on 02 9361 3733 or toll free 1300 799 597, or email us at sales@bestcellars.com.au to have gifts customised to fit your style and budget. Whatever the gift, we’re sure it will be gratefully received. Our service extends to fast, and on time delivery. All you need to do is phone your order(s) in or email it through to us we’ll take care of the rest. We also specialise in beverage catering for private and corporate functions. We can take care of everything from wine to soft drinks or glass, ice and tubs hire. Whatever the occasion, we provide personalised, professional and prompt service.

From all of us at Best Cellars, we wish you a Happy Christmas and a safe New Year

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Champagne Jean-Paul Perardel Brut NV

This Champagne has it all - Quality, Sophistication and value! If you want to drink in style without breaking the budget, we highly recommend Jean-Paul Perardel. ................................................................................................................................ ..................... .....................................................................................................................................................

What’s Christmas without one of these staples...

Laurent Perrier Brut NV

59 99

Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve NV

Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV

69 99

For something a little bit more serious, the complex Louis Roederer is a great choice! It offers classic freshly-baked bread notes and perfect beading.

One of the world’s biggest-selling Champagnes, Billecart has won the hearts of many with its excellent consistency and an always-vibrant drop.

Laurent Perrier is definitely a class act. A perennial favourite, this Brut NV offers plenty of fruit, flavour and structure.

69 99

Available in gift boxes, these Champagnes make great corporate gift ideas The house of Lombard offers excellent value Champagnes without compromising on quality. The latest shipment has just arrived so you can be assured the wines are at their freshest.

Magenta Cuvee Superieure Brut NV

49 99 “A characterful Champagne at a surprising price. It has meringue and almond icing aromas. It’s light and fruity with well balanced sweetness and a clean finish.” - Huon Hooke, Good Living

Lombard Brut Grand Cru 2004

Lombard Brut NV

59 99

An elegant Champagne with a full flavoured palate and beautiful balance.

74 99 A vintage that is considered by many to be as good as 1998. The 2004 Lombard Champagne grand cru is a complex and delicate wine. It is fresh and rounded with a very fine mousse.

Available in single or double gift boxes, these Champagnes make great corporate gift ideas

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Krug Grand Cuvee

235 00

The epitome of Luxury Champagne, and the greatest non vintage Champagne in the world. Krug Grand Cuvee is the timelessly stylish signature of Krug; a breathtaking Champagne that effortlessly balances richness and freshness, power and finesse; and out of contrast - harmony. With an almost ethereal bead, there is plenty of toast, dried fruit and hazelnut complexity. From there it continues to unravel its opulence. A sensational taste experience, Krug is truly one of the great wine experiences there is to have.

Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 1998

229 00

First released with the 1959 vintage, Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs embodies pure, understated elegance. Sourced from the top crus in Champagne, this beautifully balanced and multilayered Champagne shows great depth, power and presence on the bouquet and palate. Succulent nectarine and citrus fruits, with acacia and honeysuckle notes lead to a superbly long finish. Pure class from start to finish.

Limited Stock

Dom Perignon 2002

195 00

Dom Perignon is the most famous Champagne in the world, and for good reason - it has been immortalised by film, fashion, music and the arts. The 2002 is absolutely stunning. With a fullness in the mouth, it’s earthy, smoky, pearly complexity rises to the surface, underscored by the vibrant warmth of peppery spice. The sensation of intensity develops and ,melts into a deep, rounded heart, with a fruity, exotic maturity and a slight touch of aniseed. This sensation is even more pronounced in the finish, while the notes of spice, still present, remain discreet, with toasted, iodine flavours. Dom Perignon comes in a beautifully packaged gift box and stand. ................................................................................................................................ ...................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................................

Champagne & Sparkling Rosé

Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rosé Brut NV

99 00 If you’re after the ‘Wow’ factor, then you can’t go past the Laurent Perrier Champagne Rosé. It’s the benchmark for all Champagne Rosés, and a truly a spectacular drop. It’s sexy, it’s sophisticated - what more could you ask for?

Lombard Premier Cru Brut Rosé NV

74 99

Chandon Brut Rosé NV

This is a beautiful drystyled Champagne Rosé that offers bucket loads of value. You won’t find a premier cru Champagne Rosé anywhere else at this price!

Available in gift boxes, these Champagnes make great corporate gift ideas Specials are valid until 24.12.11, or while stocks last

22 99 “Pale salmon-pink, this is a delicious Rosé constructed from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a small amount of Pinot Noir red wine adding a distinct strawberry influence; the length, balance and finish are particularly good. A sparkler to be drunk with gusto.” James Halliday

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Looking for something different and that ‘something extra special’? The Champagnes on this page is your answer! The quality of these

beautifully produced ‘Growers Champagnes’ are just superb. These wines are

rarely seen, and at Best Cellars, we enjoy sourcing these special wines, so we’re really proud to bring them to you.

Champagne V. Testulat Cuvée Carte d’Or Brut Blanc de Noir NV

79 99

A powerful, yet elegant Champagne. The nose is intense and complex combining candied fruit and baked apple aromas. The palate is well rounded with fresh lively flavours finishing with cleansing acidity. This is an impressively powerful yet poised blanc de noirs - muscular but racy in a winning combination of meunier fruitiness and pinot noir strength. Superb value.

Champagne Franck Bonville Brut Selection Blanc de Blancs NV

95 00

Champagne V. Testulat Cuvée Rosé Charlotte Brut NV

Named after Testulat‘s daughter, this Rosé is positive yet delicate. It has lifted fruit aromas reminiscent of summer red berries along with a hint of delicate spiciness. The palate is rounded yet fresh with lively strawberry fruit flavours and a fine acid backbone leading to a long fine finish. Outstanding value.

Champagne Franck Bonville Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2006

One of the top vintage Champagnes of the year, this rich, yet delicate wine offers complex toast, yeast autolysis and floral notes with a fine mineral backbone. 2006 was a great vintage and this will cellar quite well.

Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Brut Tradition NV

Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs V.V. NV (2005 vintage)

11999

“Possesses gorgeous warmth and openness in a radiant, broadshouldered style that is impossible to resist. Deep and textured through to the finish, the Tradition Grand Cru combines richness and minerality with notable finesse. Spice and smoke nuances add complexity on the dazzling finish.” - Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate

24499

“This is one of Champagne’s great wines. Given the relatively recent disgorgement (July 2010), the wine is somewhat shutdown, but with time in the glass, gorgeous, perfumed Pinot notes begin to emerge. This is a totally refined, seductive expression of Pinot. Chalky, mineral notes frame the long, utterly impeccable finish. A fabulous effort.” - Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate

12999

The Corbons have a reputation for producing outstanding wines. With the magical touch of a master winemaker, they prove that Champagne from a great site can retain richness and strength. The appearance of this wine is radiant and clear with a pale golden colour. It has soft and delicate aromas of dried fruit, roasted nuts and white blossom. It is beautifully balanced with wonderful length of flavour and a soft harmonious finish.

Champagne Franck Bonville Grand Cru Cuvée Les Belles Voyes Blanc de Blancs NV

10999

Representative of the Côte des Blancs terroir, it provides freshness, finesse and elegance, characteristic of Blanc de Blancs champagne. Easy to taste, this fresh and fruit driven Champagne will impress most Champagne fans. It’s a great aperitif style and a perfect drop with christmas seafood bbq.

Champagne Corbon Grand Cru Millésime 2003

209 99

Les Belles Voyes is produced from the best parcels in Oger. It has a citrus and grapefruit nose with undergrowth and chestnut tree honey flavours, vanilla and cherry plum. The palate reveals sweetness and roundness with gingerbread and grilled almond taste. The final note is strong mineral and chalk. Full of character, this wine is rich and gorgeous. .

Larmandier-Bernier Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs NV and Brut Tradition Vertus NV

85 00

each

Blanc de Blanc notes: “Features notes of chalkiness, lime peel and flowers that recall a great Sancerre. This medium bodied Champagne reveals a focused personality, with notable energy and freshness to spare on the finish. I found it hard to move onto the next wine. In a word: awesome. 100% Chardonnay from the 2006 vintage.” Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate

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The Imports Maison de Grand Esprit ’Les Petites Vignettes’ Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Seeing Red

Paul Louis Brut NV

Valued at $30, this sub$20 sparkling from Burgundy offers more than just value. It’s great quality too! Available in a gift bag.

16 99

Flaxman Sparkling Shiraz NV

Another great wine for our imported sparkling category. This Loire Valley sparkling is clean, easy drinking and a great ‘party’ bubbles.

44 99

If it’s one sparkling red you should be pouring or gifting this year, make it this superb limited edition Barossan sparkling Shiraz from Flaxman. It’s everything a sparkling red should be - bright, spicy, chocolatey, shows good depth and great with food!

Our Favourite Aussie Bubbles

Chandon Vintage Brut 2008**

29 99

Seppelt Salinger NV^

18 99

Ninth Island Sparkling NV

19 99

Seppelt Fleur de Lys Vintage Sparkling 2008**

19 99

The sparkling wines above are all available in either a gift box or a gift bag Redbank ’Emily’ Brut NV**

Thorn Clarke Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

10 99

Seppelt Fleur de Lys Sparkling NV^

11 99 The Duchess Cuvee NV

999

14 99

** Available in a gift box Specials are valid until 24.12.11, or while stocks last

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Twin Pack #1

Twin Pack #2

Twin Pack #3

2011 Voyager Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009 Voyager Estate ‘Girt By Sea’ Cabernet Merlot in Voyager Estate Gift Bag

2008 Voyager Estate Chardonnay 2008 Voyager Estate Shiraz in Voyager Estate Gift Bag

2008 Voyager Estate Chardonnay 2007 Voyager Estate Cabernet Merlot in Voyager Estate Gift Bag

39 99

64 99

99 99

More Twin Pack Ideas

Twin Pack #4

Twin Pack #5

Twin Pack #6

Italian Wines

New Zealand Wines

Australian Wines

2010 Mandoleto Cataratto

2011 Earths End Sauvignon Blanc

2010 Oakridge ’864’ Chardonnay

2009 Earths End Pinot Noir

2009 Oakridge ‘864’ Syrah

2009 Mandoleto Nero d’Avola with your choice of packaging

99*

with your choice of packaging

39 99

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...or, why not mix and match your own! We’ve got plenty more in store. Call us on 9361 3733 - we’ll make your Christmas wine buying even more easier! With hundreds of wines to choose from to suit any budget and style, the sky is the limit at Best Cellars. Call us now and we’ll happily take t he stress out of your Christmas wine buying. * Price excludes packaging. Please see page 9 for wine packaging options Specials are valid until 24.12.11, or while stocks last

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Tapanappa Wines Tapanappa is an Australian fine wine company founded by Petaluma founder, Brian Croser, focusing on cool climate single vineyard wines. These wines are presented in a Tapanappa Gift Box. 2010 Tapanappa Piccadilly Chardonnay “This has an instant air of complexity about it, with creamy lees-derived aromas, some nougat, honeysuckle and plenty of ripe white peach fruit. The oak is toasty and fresh. In the mouth, it’s a powerful wine with composure, strength and layered structure.” - Nick Stock, Good Wine Guide 2012

$39.99 2010 Tapanappa Fleurie Pinot Noir “Croser’s quest to make great Pinot continues apace with this dark cherry scented style, some bergamot and earl grey tea, sweet earthy depth, lighter perfume and bright red fruits. The palate is supple, with a composed bed of open weave tannins flowing effortlessly and carrying ripe cherry and berry pastry flavours, finishing precise and tangy. Lovely wine.” - Nick Stock, Good Wine Guide 2012

$29.99 2007 Tapanappa Wrattonbully Cabernet Shiraz “No compromising on quality here, with low yielding vines expressing an essential sense of place. It’s vivid with plum, violets, eucalypt and chocolate. An earthy palate ensues with lovely black fruit ands spice, some charry oak. Great texture and firm tannins see it through the long finish.

$49.99

Heathcote Estate Shiraz 2008 Victoria’s Heathcote region keeps growing in stature, producing hallmark wines that are becoming bywords for quality. Heathcote Estate, by virtue of more than just name, is at the forefront of this renaissance. Evident before the cork is even pulled, by the brooding red behind the glass, their Estate Shiraz displays all of Heathcote’s trademark characteristics, from the punchy blackberry/raspberry nose, through the subtler shades of oak, spice and as always, flirtations of chocolate. The deft integration of tannins, always a sign of quality Shiraz, orchestrates a silky finish that lingers and leaves you plotting a tour of the region’s wineries.

$44.99

Penfolds ’50th Anniversary’ Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2008 For the label-conscious, the Penfolds 50th Anniversary Bin 28 Shiraz makes an excellent gift idea. It comes presented in a very smart flip-top lid cardboard gift box. “Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz is named after the Northern Barossa vineyard purchased by Penfolds in 1945, although it has been a multi-regional blend for a long time, which includes fruit from Mclaren Vale and Langhorne Creek. We reckon Penfolds have put a bit more of the good stuff from the Barossa vineyard in this one to mark the anniversary. Juicy but firm blackberry and redcurrant with a touch of plum cake and liquorice, sweet and lightly-charred mocha-chocolate-vanilla from 12 months in seasoned American oak. Finishes with some drying dusty oak tannins.” - GenXY Wines

$29.99

Riedel 2 glass pack ‘Chardonnay’

Riedel 2 glass pack ‘Montrachet’

was $95

was $120

now only $

50 00

now only $

Specials are valid until 24.12.11, or while stocks last

75 00

Riedel 6x ‘Vinum’ Bordeaux Glasses + 1 Syrah Decanter

was $350 now only $

195 00

Spiegelau ‘Soiree’ Decanter Spiegelau, a member of the Riedel group, combines over five centuries of hand craftsmanship and innovation with the most advanced modern glassmaking technologies to produce superb glasses that are ideally suited for today’s wine lovers. The ‘Soiree’ Decanter is wonderfully elegant, generously proportioned and surprisingly affordable. The beautifully tapered long neck allows excellent aeration and maximum breathing space for your wines.

was $60 now only

$ 1799

For the Wine Connoisseur who has it all Winesave is simple - a black can of inert gas that you spray into an open bottle of wine in order to preserve the contents. What makes it different is the inert gas - Winesave is 100% Argon, a naturally occurring atmospheric gas that is completely inert so that imparts no flavour or effect on wine whatsoever, whilst preventing oxygen (in the air) from coming into contact with the wine and oxidising (spoiling) it. Winesave is without question the most effective method of preserving open bottles of wine, even more effective than the commercial nitrogen-dispensing machines often used in many wine bars and restaurants. Argon has always been considered the best inert gas to use for wine preservation, the difficulty until now has been in its storage and delivery system. Winesave has a unique method of containing the Argon (through its’ precision-designed canister) which allows for effective home use. The beauty of winesave allows you to have numerous bottles of wine open simultaneously, drinking them over many nights or weeks without any degradation of wine quality whatsoever.

34 99 Presentation Gift Boxes

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Single, Double or Triple Cardboard Gift Box Single or Double Timber Gift Box with Perspex Lid Adds an instant sophistication to any gift. Made from quality pine, these boxes come with a clear perspex sliding lid and wood shavings to complete this simple, yet effective package.

For something simple, yet effective and affordable, these carry packs are the perfect solution . We can instantly dress it up by adding a ribbon. Single $2.99 Double $4.99 Triple $5.99

Single $14.99 Double $18.99 Specials are valid until 24.12.11, or while stocks last

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