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Fine India Fifth Anniversary Tasting Notes Palliser Estate Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Region: Martinborough, New Zealand Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc Appearance: Pale lemon yellow colour Nose: Lemon zest, passion fruit, bell peppers Taste: Pretty dry, grassy, fleshy citrus, hint of pineapple, very lively Finish: Medium When to drink: Now Inside Information: Sauvignon Blanc has been the staple of New Zealand’s wine industry, in the last forty years. Martinborough is over the hill from Wellington and the Sauvignon Blanc here leans towards dry as opposed to the herbaceous nature of its Marlborough cousins. Traditionally, this is an area where stones and sheep co-existed but since the 1980s makes very good and consistent wines. The lees ageing in the wine adds to the existing richness. In a nutshell: Lazy afternoon cooler
Grace Cuvée Misawa Akeno Koshu 2014 Region: Akeno, Japan Varietal: Koshu Appearance: Very light lemon with green hues Nose: Citrus, hint of ripe peach Taste: Nice acidity, fresh red apple, white stone fruit Finish: Pleasant and minerally When to drink: Now Inside Information: Grace was established in 1923. The indigenous grape, Koshu, is grown on the estates vineyards up in the hills of Akeno-cho to benefit from drier climate and more sunshine. The 4th generation, Shigekazu Misawa, and his daughter who studied in Bordeaux, give special attention to the Koshu – hence their name on the label. In a nutshell: Japanese elegance and subtlety
Jaworek Cha-re XIII 2013 Region: South Poland Varietal: Chardonnay & Auxerrois Appearance: Straw yellow Nose: Lime, grapefruit, fleshy peach Taste: Stone fruits, hint of banana and white pepper Finish: Powerful minerality and nice acidity When to drink: Now Inside Information: Winnica Jaworek is registered as one of the 6 functional wineries in Poland. The Auxerrois grape is known from Alsace. The blend with Chardonnay is unique, and shows the winery’s expertise. 2013 was a good year, and the charming owner couple called it Cha-re because they were grateful that the very rainy year ended and the sun came out. The wine was awarded the Best Polish Wine in 2014. In a nutshell: A surprise package with excellent wine-making
Hofbauer Heiliger Stein Grüner Veltliner 2013 Region: Weinviertel, Austria Varietal: Grüner Veltliner Appearance: Lemon yellow Nose: White flowers, sweet lime & red apples Taste: Mandarins, nectarines with white peppery spice Finish: Lovely lingering freshness When to drink: Now Inside Information: Grüner Veltliner is the classic white grape of Austria – its flagship – even if its origins are not confirmed. The winery follows parcelised vinification – Heiliger Stein is the name of the vineyard, which dates back almost 400 years. In a nutshell: Enjoyable and refreshing
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