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CELLAR OFFERING 184 The wines of South Africa, New Zealand and Australia With the largest number of the great wines of the deep south ever included in an Opimian selection, this is our first exclusive offer of the wines of the Commonwealth. Our selections are pure gems from the vineyards of South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.

Founders’Choice

JACQUES FOURIE WITH WINE CONCEPTS South Africa Jacques is widely recognized as one of the foremost winemakers of the Cape winelands.

Not only is he the owner of Clovelly Vineyard in Devon Vale, but he also contracts to make the wines of a number of other vineyards including Kyburg and Mount Rozier. We have also sourced wines from four other highly rated vineyards, each of which produces wines of out spanning quality.

Counter clockwise: Jacques Fourie, Afrika Naudé harvesting at Mellasat, Mellasat House caption

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WILD FIG, CLOVELLY TRIANGLE ESTATE, DEVON VALE, 2008

Irresistible!

6 BTLS/750 ML $120.00 $114.00

Grape Variety

Sauvignon Blanc

Aroma

Nettles, white currant, lemon-lime

Taste

Fresh, clean, juicy

Serve

10º C

Evolution

It would be a crime to wait

Ideal with

Thai spiced monkfish parcels, pan-fried cod fillets or a simple Caesar salad

$19.00 $20.00

It is difficult to imagine any glass of wine giving greater pleasure in its piercingly fresh fruit than this stunner.

Jacques has managed to capture the pungent yet enchanting essence of white currants fresh from the bush. Acidity illuminates the palate with attractive nettle-pungent citric notes edged by the typically clean mineral nuances that identify fine white wines of the Cape. The Wild Fig is youthful, balanced and perfectly charming. [00] M8 D8

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THE BERRY, CLOVELLY TRIANGLE ESTATE, DEVON VALE, 2007 $19.67 $21.50

6 BTLS/750 ML $129.00 $118.00

One of the discoveries of the decade, Jacques’ brilliant Pinotage, made with fruit from his own Triangle Estate, has all the elements and flavours of red berries. The aromas are ripe and sappy, while at the entry the palate is spicy, deliciously sweet with juice oozing round the lips. All the way to the finish it gives up more and more vigorous fruit.

This is a classy, sophisticated wine, but with the enduring charm of young innocence. M8 D8

4665

CHARDONNAY, ROZIER BAY, MOUNT ROZIER, 2007 $21.33 $25.00

6 BTLS/750 ML $150.00 $128.00

From its spiritual home in Burgundy, Chardonnay has become the most international of varietals, enhancing the potential of the terroir wherever it is grown. This example, from two carefully chosen specific sites, was produced from the best available parcels in the Robertson and Stellenbosch region. It already exhibits fine characteristics that display ripeness and richness. The vibrant straw colour leads to aromas of orange blossom with a hint of honey then, as the palate opens, it shows lively notes of lemon zest with tropical fruit. [00] M7 D8

Refreshingly food friendly Grape Variety

Pinotage

Aroma

Beguiling nose of strawberries and black cherries

Taste

Refreshing acidity, lifted flavours of redcurrants

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Enjoy the “berry” while it is fresh

Ideal with

Game and barbecued food - as tested at many a good 'Braai' in South Africa!

Demonstrates the diversity and quality of the Western Cape Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Aroma

Oranges, lemons

Taste

Balanced, fresh acidity

Serve

10º C

Evolution

Lovely now, but it can continue to develop

Ideal with

Smoked chicken salad, South Africa’s local fish; cob, yellowtail, cape salmon

Mellasat Vineyard at Dekkersvlei

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MERLOT/CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ROZIER BAY, MOUNT ROZIER, 2004 $22.17 $26.83

6 BTLS/750 ML $161.00 $133.00

Ever since Atlantic Wine bought the old vineyard on Sir Lowry’s Pass they have fire hosed capital into renewing practically everything from equipment, to vineyards, to personnel, appointing Jacques as the consulting winemaker.

Four designated vineyards have been given ultra VIP treatment resulting in a remarkable improvement in quality. With an attractive, deep garnet colour, this is both bold and beautiful with spicy ripe black fruit, a sweet hint of tobacco and plenty of crowd pleasing tannin. M7 D8

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PINOTAGE, ROZIER BAY, MOUNT ROZIER, 2006 $22.17 $26.67

6 BTLS/750 ML $160.00 $133.00

Jacques concentrated on the more delicate aspects of the grape, seeking out the nuances to create a modern style of Pinotage. This has a rich ruby red core leading to aromas of red berries and juicy plums with a hint of cinnamon from gentle oak ageing. The medium-bodied palate offers complex layers of sweet red fruit that end with a touch of tar and limited notes of sturdy tannin leaving a buzz on the finish. Intense yet with elegance to match, it has a flavour rich structure. M7 D8

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Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Aroma

Ripe black plums, blackcurrant

Taste

Good fruit in the middle palate, finishing firm with soft tannins

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Will stand up for several more years

Ideal with

Roast lamb, lightly char-grilled steak, charcuterie, strong cheeses

A perfect compliment to Cape diversity Grape Variety

Pinotage

Aroma

Freshly squeezed ripe red berries

Taste

Firmness of plums, softness of raspberries

Serve

17º - 19º C

Evolution

It has rounded the rough seas and will sail on to soft calm maturity

Ideal with

Wait for a new season shoulder of Alberta lamb

A thirst-quenching charmer 6 BTLS/750 ML $138.00 $122.00

Zidela is the Zulu word meaning “to give something of yourself to help others”, and is the spirit guiding this young winery where the winemaker, Jaco Kritzinger, professes his wines are his yesterday, today and tomorrow. This rosé is crisp with the freshness of strawberries in a shining pink colour. The cool, early morning picked grapes were pressed with two hours skin contact, before settlement of the must for 24 hours. Cooled fermentation for two weeks followed by filtration, it was chilled to stabilize the tannins and then quickly bottled to lock up the fruit flavours, making it ready to enjoy straight away. Delicious! [02] M8 D9

ZIDELA MERLOT, ZIDELA WINES, 2007 $20.67 $23.83

6 BTLS/750 ML $143.00 $124.00

This young winery has been experiencing very rapid growth driven by owners Herman Nell and Danie Kritzinger; son Jaco is the winemaker. For this sappy Merlot, Jaco used opulent Stellenbosch fruit blended with grapes from vineyards in the dry Montagu district close to the semi-desert Klein Karoo.

This mix of regions of origin results in a wine of strong and rich flavour with deep colour. Following crushing, the grapes were fermented with regular pumping-over to extract maximum aroma before storage in stainless steel to preserve the pure flavours of the ripe fruit until bottling. M8 D8

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ZIDELA ROSÉ, ZIDELA WINES, 2008 $20.33 $23.00

4669

Distinctive and appealing

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Grape Variety

Shiraz, Merlot

Aroma

Light, bright aromas of raspberries and roses

Taste

Sweet soft fruit, crisp, clean finish

Serve

10º C

Evolution

Ready on the day it was bottled

Ideal with

Sushi, veal, chicken, turkey roast, antipasto

Ready to charm your taste buds Grape Variety

Merlot

Aroma

Ripe red berries

Taste

Seductive dark plums and damson with a hint of chocolate

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Ready, drink while fresh and young

Ideal with

Chilli con carne, tomato-based pasta dishes

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ZIDELA CABERNET SAUVIGNON/MERLOT/PETIT VERDOT, ZIDELA WINES, 2007 $20.83 $24.00

6 BTLS/750 ML $144.00 $125.00

The typical Bordeaux mix of three varietals has been used for this high quality red wine. The grapes were selected from the fertile Breede River Valley where the fine loamy terroir allows deep root penetration into the arid subsoil to extract high levels of complex flavours. In the glass a vibrant, polished ruby red colour offers the aromas which are typical of the blend. The flavour is soft and fruity with a light tannic structure and a delightful hint of sweet spice that lasts into the aftertaste. Maturation in new and used French oak for six months has added a warm nuance of vanilla and wood smoke. M7 D8

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REVELATION, MELLASAT, DEKKER’S VALLEY RANGE, 2005 $21.33 $25.17

6 BTLS/750 ML $151.00 $128.00

This wine offers a rush of red fruit on the palate. At the entry, the lifted berry flavours are followed by a soft, rounded dry wine that finishes with scrumptious chewy tannins. Produced from a blend of hand-picked grapes, predominantly Shiraz, it was fermented for 12 days before maturation in stainless steel and oak. It is an easy drinking red wine with a long finish. M8 D8

Stephen Richardson, Owner & Winemaker, Mellasat

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Combination of Bordeaux grapes with southern sunshine Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Aroma

Blackcurrant and cedar spice

Taste

Rich blackcurrant, blueberry and stewed rhubarb

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Already sufficiently flexible to be enjoyed

Ideal with

Roast beef, lamb or game, rich meaty casserole

A fruity, easy drinker Grape Variety

Shiraz, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon

Aroma

Finely integrated mix of red fruit

Taste

Fruity and graceful

Serve

16º C

Evolution

Why wait, it is super now

Ideal with

Great with chunky dishes; lamb curry, nut burger

Ntsiki Biyela, Winemaker, Stellekaya Winery

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PINOTAGE, DEZA COLLECTION, 2007 $24.00 $30.50

This wine has the wonderfully fresh array of fruit for which the Pinotage grape is well known. It has a velvet soft mouth appeal showing refined structure and class. After harvesting, the grapes were cold-soaked for 24 hours before temperature controlled fermentation on the skins for a week. This period of extended maceration softened the texture while extracting colour and tannin enhancing the quality. Following maturation for five months in French oak barrels, using 50 per cent new wood, it is ready to enjoy now but will develop and mature with careful cellaring.

M7 D7

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6 BTLS/750 ML $190.00 $147.00

The Stellekaya [Home of the Stars] winery is now realizing the dreams of its founders Dave and Jane Lello who contract with Cape winemaker Mark Carmichael-Green to work with Nontsikelelo (Ntsiki) Biyela, the first black South African winemaker to win gold in her first vintage. It is made from four varietals from the cool Helderberg Range, blending Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Sangiovese to produce a medium-bodied, soft wine with subtle spice on the palate and a long savoury piquant finish. M6 D7

6 BTLS/750 ML $245.00 $169.00

This wine is inspired by the brightest star Gamma Crucis, which guided many early seafarers and explorers around the Cape of Storms, and is Ntsiki Biyela’s favourite wine. A Merlot/Pinotage/Cabernet Sauvignon blend unique to South Africa; it reflects the Cape terroir at its best, producing a wine with both fruit and tannic appeal. In the mouth it shows a New World melange of summer berries with a flourish of smooth juicy fruit balanced by fine oak notes.

Long and well-balanced it has generous harmony with good grip and a muscular finish. M6 D7

Aroma

Powerful shock of mulberry

Taste

Full-bodied with blackberry, liquorice and a dash of dark chocolate

Serve

12º - 15º C

Evolution

Enjoy now and through several years

Ideal with

Rack of lamb stuffed with fresh herbs and garlic

A rich, earthy red Grape Variety

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sangiovese

Aroma

Cassis and cherry cake surround oak and cigar box nuances

Taste

Supple tannins combine with the oak to create a fruit-rich wine

Serve

17º C

Evolution

Quite soft now, will mature up to 5 years

Ideal with

Rich meat dishes – cassoulet, spicy chorizo casserole

Elegant yet powerful Grape Variety

Merlot, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon

Aroma

Complex Merlot notes, plums with dark chocolate

Taste

Berry fruit, chocolate and vanilla

Serve

17º C

Evolution

Good stamina, can be enjoyed for several more years

Ideal with

Marinated duck breast fillets, pan-fried, served with a cream sauce

HERCULES, STELLEKAYA WINERY, 2006 $31.67 $50.33

6 BTLS/750 ML $302.00 $190.00

This red follows the inspiration given to the winemaker by the bright southern star-lit heavens. The ripe hand-picked grapes from low yielding vines were cold-soaked for three days before pressing. The wine completed malolactic fermentation in barrel prior to a further 12 months in French oak casks. The dark garnet-toned colour leads to typical Italian Sangiovese earthiness, completed by dollops of red cassis fruit and Merlot spice. Medium weight, with a complex and lengthy farewell, this is a wine that’s all about the harmony of many impressions. M6 D7

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Pinotage

CAPE CROSS, STELLEKAYA WINERY, 2005 $28.17 $40.83

4675

Grape Variety

BOSCHETTO ROSSO, STELLEKAYA WINERY, 2005 $24.50 $31.67

4674

Soft, juicy and spicy

6 BTLS/750 ML $183.00 $144.00

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Big, rich fruit-driven beauty Grape Variety

Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Aroma

Earthy, plum fruit

Taste

Clean red fruits with hints of cedar, vanilla and cinnamon

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Good quaffer with ageing potential of up to six years

Ideal with

Mediterranean food – wild mushroom risotto, veal with parmesan shavings

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Paul Sapin SA Selections from the Southern Hemisphere

WORLD WINE MERCHANT South Africa, New Zealand & Australia One of the leading Houses of Southern Burgundy, Paul Sapin has developed a globespanning business specializing in the production of wines in small bottles for airlines. This departure from their traditional role as a specialist French wine company has allowed Opimian to use Sapin’s strength in the industry to select wines that are easy to afford and enjoyable to drink.

Thierry Coulon, Managing Director

4677

CHENIN BLANC, KLOOF-EN-BERG, WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE, 2008, SOUTH AFRICA $16.17 $10.42

12 BTLS/750 ML $125.00 $194.00

Fresh tasting and un-oaked, this white comes from north of Stellenbosch where the grape’s development is substantially lengthened by cool breezes that come off the Atlantic.

This cool environment gives the Chenin its crisp freshness.

The nose, with pears and green apples, leads to the lightly weighted palate where more orchard fruit flavours are wrapped in refreshing, crisp zingy acidity. [01] M8 D9

4678

PINOTAGE ROSÉ, KLOOF-EN-BERG, WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE, 2008, SOUTH AFRICA $16.67 $11.67

12 BTLS/750 ML $140.00 $200.00

Join in the charge of the increasing popularity of modern rosé. Pinotage produces one of the best. The grapes were hand-picked in the pre-dawn cool, and then destalked with skin contact for 6 hours to deliver the light colour which, after temperature controlled fermentation for two weeks, was filtered, followed by stabilization and bottling. This example has a brilliant salmon-pink colour and fine mulberry plum aromas. With an almost dry flavour of white peaches it is very food friendly but also makes a lovely summertime aperitif. [02] M9 D9

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Crisp, fresh and clean Grape Variety

Chenin Blanc

Aroma

Honeysuckle with slices of fresh green apple

Taste

Crisp and dry palate. guava, melon

Serve

11º C

Evolution

Enjoy its youth and freshness

Ideal with

Salmon ceviche with prawns and lime

Indispensable at a summer picnic Grape Variety

Pinotage

Aroma

Very delicate flower perfumes

Taste

Light, subtle, plums and peach

Serve

11º C

Evolution

Sip, drink, quaff, enjoy

Ideal with

Lunchtime wine that is great with cold chicken, salads and cold meats

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RUBY CABERNET, KLOOF-EN-BERG, WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE, 2008, SOUTH AFRICA $16.25 $10.58

12 BTLS/750 ML $127.00 $195.00

Created in 1936 in California the varietal is a cross between Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon and its wines show some, but not all, the qualities of both. Primarily used for resistance to drought and high vineyard temperatures, the grape was soon winning approval for its medium-bodied, fruit-driven wines. This is a deep-coloured wine, softly textured with supple ripe berry aromas and a hint of toast.

Very easy fruit, with a massive shot of black cherry retaining grip, soft ripe tannins and a velvety finish. M9 D9

4680

SHIRAZ, KLOOF-EN-BERG, WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE, 2008, SOUTH AFRICA $16.92 $12.33

12 BTLS/750 ML $148.00 $203.00

Yields are controlled and monitored in order that the harvest can be gathered only when the grapes reach their full optimum maturity. This fruity selection offers a bright, deep red coloured wine with a purple rim. Lovely aromas of plum fruit with leafy notes, a vivid spicy, peppery freshness and a touch of mushroom lead to a beautifully soft, fruit-driven palate showing typical Shiraz richness reined in by the soft tannins and textured finish. M8 D9

4681

SAUVIGNON BLANC, MOUNT VERNON, 2008, NEW ZEALAND $21.42 $22.25

12 BTLS/750 ML $267.00 $257.00

A Kiwi classic of the quality that helped put New Zealand firmly on the wine map. After harvesting and gentle crushing, the juice was allowed a period of skin contact to extract optimum fruit flavour before the slow cooled fermentation. This ensured the retention of the rich aromatic Sauvignon Blanc varietal character. Distinctive ripe elderberry flavours mingle with fresh gooseberry fruit on the palate; well-balanced and crisp. [01] M8 D8

4682

SEMILLON/CHARDONNAY “ON THE BILLABONG”, RIVERINA, 2008, AUSTRALIA $17.17 $12.75

12 BTLS/750 ML $153.00 $206.00

The wine originates in the irrigated Riverina district, where the giant, legendary family vineyards of De Bortoli prepare the wines for bottling by Paul Sapin. The varietal character of the Chardonnay, with well-defined fresh fruit, showing banana, melon, and touches of apricot, dominates the fresh aromas, while the tight lemon acidity of the Semillon drives the palate with well-rounded, silky flavours and a persistent finish. [01] M8 D9

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A juicy, fresh charmer Grape Variety

Ruby Cabernet

Aroma

Ripe black cherries in a summer pudding

Taste

Easy, soft, lots of black fruit and a touch of heightened acidity

Serve

16º - 18º C

Evolution

Pull the cork and enjoy

Ideal with

Pan-fried lamb with cannellini bean mash

Warming, fruity, creamy texture Grape Variety

Shiraz

Aroma

Multi-facetted but all about red berries

Taste

Soft, approachable, harmoniously balanced

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Never intended to be a long distance runner, it’s more about middle distance

Ideal with

Rib-eye steak with chestnut mushrooms and potatoes dauphinoise

A world-wide favourite Grape Variety

Sauvignon Blanc

Aroma

Vibrant aromas of lime and lemons

Taste

Rich and intense gooseberries flavour

Serve

12º C

Evolution

Fresh and tingling now, don’t wait

Ideal with

Sushi

Fresh and ripe, a great value easy-drinking white Grape Variety

Semillon, Chardonnay

Aroma

Lemon fresh, waxy, candy peel fruit-filled aromas

Taste

Broad with a silky textured appeal, ripe fruit, a touch of honey

Serve

11º C

Evolution

At its best when relatively young

Ideal with

Lemon pork and noodle stir-fry

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SHIRAZ/CABERNET SAUVIGNON “ON THE BILLABONG”, RIVERINA, 2008, AUSTRALIA $17.42 $13.17

12 BTLS/750 ML $158.00 $209

Winemaker Steve Webber made his name with this blend, which shows sun-drenched fruit and soft approachable flavours, one of the best value Australian reds. The bouquet offers vigorous lifted spice and freshly cracked black pepper aromas with a background of plum fruit nuances supported by subtle oak. The palate is generous with spice, peppers and concentrated plum. The finish is soft with balanced tannins and a touch of sweet oak. M8 D8

Packs a feisty, fruity fist rape Variety

Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon

Aroma

Plum fruit supported by light oak

Taste

Juicy, fresh plum

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Drink while in its youth

Ideal with

Lightly pan-fried lamb cutlets, served pink with oven roasted vegetables

New Zealand MANUKA HILL ESTATE Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand We met the Fredatovich family in London some years ago. In an exhibition of many wineries and an almost countless number of wines, the bottles from this family-owned winery stood out for their consistently high quality and the integrity of the fruit. A country more renowned for its white wines than its reds, we concentrate on the cool climate classics.

Hawke's Bay Vineyard

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CHARDONNAY, HAWKE’S BAY, 2008 $22.33 $25.83

Attractive un-oaked wine with penetrating zip

6 BTLS/750 ML $155.00 $134.00

The high level of lime-accented acidity lifts and prolongs the exotic flavours in the glass where the primary fruit combines pears and ripe apples, then fills out with melon and banana.

This is a wine with an endless finish, lingering in the mouth with refreshing clarity. This is a superb choice for readers looking for a tasty, smooth wine with a lot of power, high notes of fresh lively fruit, but without reference to oak which does not feature in the production. [01] M7 D8

4685

Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Aroma

Oatmeal, fresh pears, white peach and a hint of bacon

Taste

High-accented acidity, mouth puckering lime finish

Serve

10º C

Evolution

Made to be enjoyed just as it is

Ideal with

Smoked trout, salad with roast chicken

SAUVIGNON BLANC, HAWKE’S BAY, 2008 $22.17 $25.83

6 BTLS/750 ML $155.00 $133.00

This classic Sauvignon is typical of the unique character of Hawke’s Bay wines. It is fresh with good weight of fruit filling the mouth and though it appears quite dry, the secondary impression is rich with fully ripe, full-bodied fruit.

Retaining a fine level of fresh sappy acidity which is the hallmark of the variety, it has mouth-filling flavours of stone fruit, especially damsons, with an impressive herbaceous display, featuring elderflowers and nettle. A luscious and flavoursome performer, the finish is clean and fresh. [00] M8 D8

Flighty enough to take off Grape Variety

Sauvignon Blanc

Aroma

Enticing aroma of fresh cut grass and green herbs

Taste

Full-bodied and mouth-filling but still retains fine acidity

Serve

11º C

Evolution

Enjoy its youth

Ideal with

Lobster tail salad

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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Sunset - Hawke's Bay

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TUA TUA BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC, MARLBOROUGH, 2008 $24.17 $29.17

6 BTLS/750 ML $175.00 $145.00

This fabulous wine shows all the elements that have made Marlborough synonymous with the highest quality Sauvignon. Capsicum and gooseberries lead the charge into the palate alongside a burst of passion fruit and tropical flavours. The lively natural citric acidity extends the palate, filling the senses with rich fruit nuances that slowly ease with grace and interest into a long crisp finish. [01] M7 D8

4687

Grape Variety

Sauvignon Blanc

Aroma

Fresh as the nettles of springtime

Taste

Forceful, full body, accented tropical fruit

Serve

11º C

Evolution

So full, rich from lees ageing, it will mature for a couple of years or more

Ideal with

As an aperitif, fresh herb salads with chicken satay

TUA TUA BAY GEWÜRZTRAMINER, GISBORNE, 2008 $24.17 $29.17

6 BTLS/750 ML $175.00 $145.00

Yellow in colour with golden reflections, it has an expressive nose of ripe yellow fruits and spicy notes. Surely one of the best wines of this varietal made in Kiwi land, it has a classic aroma of rose petals with peaches and apricots then a dash of Turkish Delight. Delicious, rich flavours fill the mouth and flatten out on the roof of the palate showing fine balance with fruit intensity. Finally, secondary flavours suggest lychees, building and continually refreshing through to the finish. [02] M6 D7

4688

A succulent palate of passion fruit and minerality

Voluptuous, full of interest Grape Variety

Gewürztraminer

Aroma

Floral, passion fruit, ripe banana, jasmine, a touch of spice

Taste

Pure fruit characteristics sing in harmony

Serve

12º - 14º C

Evolution

A variety that ages well, changing as it matures

Ideal with

Best on its own or try oriental food seasoned with curry and ginger

TUA TUA BAY PINOT NOIR, MARLBOROUGH, 2008 $25.33 $31.83

6 BTLS/750 ML $191.00 $152.00

Good Pinot Noir can be difficult to find but, not so in cool New Zealand. The fruit for this wine was sourced from several North Island sites with both free-draining and heavier soils which increased the complexity of the extract while regular lees stirring promoted the full flavour. It is now showing notes of spicy cinnamon with ripe plums and hints of raspberry. The mouth is both soft and creamy with balanced fruit sweetness and persistent berry fruit flavours mixed with the burr of leafy, earthy, tannin. M6 D7

Would win a prize in the Côte de Beaune Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Aroma

Ripe and fruit-forward with an intriguing complexity

Taste

Velvety structure, the minerality anchors red and black fruits

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Upfront fruit is good now, will ripen and round out as it ages

Ideal with

North African lamb roulade with couscous

New Zealand vineyards

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Australia HASTWELL AND LIGHTFOOT McLaren Vale A true partnership of old friends, Mark & Wendy Hastwell and Martin & Jill Lightfoot, happily remain constant friends after 18 years in business together. The vineyard started back in late 1987 with the observation, "there has got to be something better to do than work in an office for the rest of your life".

The four friends found that there was and now work together, hands on, at one of the finest quality wine estates in the country.

4689

CHARDONNAY, MCLAREN VALE, 2008 $25.33 $32.00

6 BTLS/750 ML $192.00 $152.00

We have enjoyed working with this estate for several years and it is clear that the wines have excelled vintage upon vintage. Although the vines have been affected by the widespread drought in South Australia, there is neither sign of over ripeness nor any loss of balance. The clear golden colour, lightened by a sparkling hint of emerald green leads on to aromas of pineapple and pear with ripe apricot lifted by the notes of cedar that linger in the background. With a masterly touch the winemaker produced a fruit-driven style free of an excessive “buttery” influence with all the flavours brought together in a package wrapped in fresh lemon acidity. [00] M7 D8

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Complexity of aroma and flavour Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Aroma

Lemon, pear, lychee and pineapple

Taste

Deep, concentrated, rich and muscular

Serve

12º C

Evolution

Delicious now, it will hold well

Ideal with

Rich creamy dishes such as mushroom stroganoff

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4690

VIOGNIER, MCLAREN VALE, 2008 $27.00 $35.67

This is an absolutely delicious example of a grape which but a few years ago seemed destined to disappear.

Widespread planting across Australia now produces wines of many different styles but this one boasts memorable quality. It has plenty of fresh lemon and lime aromas which subdue those of dried stone fruit. Like all the best wines of this grape it shows a rather fat profile on the palate but there is no loss of sophistication found in the honey-like features which carry the fruit into a long lasting clean finish. [00] M7 D7

4691

TEMPRANILLO, MCLAREN VALE, 2006 $28.17 $38.67

6 BTLS/750 ML $232.00 $169.00

One of the finest examples of Tempranillo grown in the southern hemisphere, it has an intensely dark ruby-red colour that extends to the rim of the glass, then the lifted aromas show ripe, fresh, fruity black cherry and sweet spice. These notes are repeated across the palate with the robust mouth-feel smoothness of the tannins and a dash of spice. The winery uses old barriques in order to preserve the distinct varietal fruit profile of the grape. Plenty of power extends the length of the finish. M6 D7

4692

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MCLAREN VALE, 2005 $28.17 $38.67

Let the fruit tell the story

6 BTLS/750 ML $214.00 $162.00

6 BTLS/750 ML $232.00 $169.00

All the fruit for wines from this winery are 100% estate grown, giving Martin and Mark total control over the volume and quality of their grapes. Undoubtedly the drought has created huge difficulties but these have been combated by severe pruning and strict reduction in crop size. This Cabernet has a fine spiced mint bouquet with small hints of subtle oak that repeats in the mouth alongside a broad range of ripe red berry fruit. Careful ageing in used American oak barriques allows the strong varietal fruit qualities to remain impressively complex and pure, reinforced by the powerful grip of grainy earthy tannins. M6 D7

Grape Variety

Viognier

Aroma

Pungent and aromatic with notes of orange blossom, honey and peach

Taste

Luscious texture with deep stone fruit flavours

Serve

11º C

Evolution

No need to wait, it is brilliantly tasty already

Ideal with

Griddled swordfish steaks with peach and corn salsa

One of the finest expressions of this noble grape Grape Variety

Tempranillo

Aroma

Ripe raspberry, blueberry, cinnamon and burnt toast

Taste

Opulent, spicy and silky smooth

Serve

15º - 19º C

Evolution

Young but approachable, it will develop

Ideal with

Pork and chorizo casserole, wild mushrooms fried gently in garlic

Shining example of handling ripe Cabernet Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Aroma

A blockbuster combining elegance with vivid fruit flavours

Taste

Vibrant red berries and chocolate, soft with fine tannins and glorious fruit

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Perfect now, enjoy the spicy bite, will last

Ideal with

Roast leg of lamb served with caramelized vegetables and fresh mint sauce

Mark & Wendy Hastwell AND Jill & Martin Lightfoot

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4693

SHIRAZ, MCLAREN VALE, 2006 $29.50 $42.33

6 BTLS/750 ML $254.00 $177.00

It’s hard to find wines that show wider appeal than this. In a word, it has everything, from the depth of its cerise colour, dark and intense right through the glass, to its attractive nose showing a quartet of notes; red fruit, fresh rolled black pepper, smoke and dark chocolate. The softness of the fruit encourages a swift quaff to fill the mouth with blackcurrant flavours that eke out and fatten as the tannins, hidden within the fruit, add pungency and persistence to the luscious harmony of the finish. M7 D8

4694

FAT ’N SKINNY, “PICKER’S CHOICE”, MCLAREN VALE, 2006 $21.83 $24.33

Simple grape but hugely intense Grape Variety

Shiraz

Aroma

Raspberries, elderberry with a tinge of burnt caramel

Taste

Dark, ripe berries, mocha and mouth-filling tannin

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Lovely and will remain so for several years

Ideal with

Sip on its own with the best Belgian chocolate truffles

Gorgeous Grenache, spicy Shiraz – lovely splashes of fruit

6 BTLS/750 ML $146.00 $131.00

This is a delicious wine that tells a delightful story. Named to honour two vineyard workers, Fats Holla and Skinny Gervanti, this is a juicy Grenache with a hearty dollop of Shiraz. Every flavour element to be found in a grape makes a starring appearance including spice, cassis fruit, plums, raspberries, black cherries and dark chocolate. A seriously fruit-driven wine designed to be splashed into glasses around the barbecue table. Certainly a case of “pour, drink and make merry”, just like the original Fats ‘n Skinny who sipped wine like this one as they worked through the vineyard. M9 D9

Grape Variety

Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Aroma

A bowl of red berries, ripe and plump

Taste

Jammy, rich fruit, very easy

Serve

16º - 18º C

Evolution

Open up now and enjoy

Ideal with

If not the barbe, try pork chops in a mustard and herb crust with roasted parsnips

SONGLINES ESTATES Milsons Point, New South Wales Martin Krajewski, having retired from a hugely successful financial career, has become the inspiration behind remarkable quality vineyards both in France and Australia.

Opimian members need no introduction to his Château de Sours, but his Australian adventure, only available to Opimian, is a phenomenon. In partnership with viticulturalist, David Fatches and legendary winemaker John Duval, the guiding hand behind Penfold’s “Grange”, the most sought after wine in Australian history, Martin’s Songlines Estates is creating magic.

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4695

BYLINES CHARDONNAY, HUNTER VALLEY, 2007 $44.67 $84.00

As most Chardonnays head for more subtle, elegant styles, here is one that offers massively concentrated fruit flavours, enhanced and surrounded by complex oak nuances of the highest quality. It shows plenty of lees and barrel characteristics which balance the exotic opulence of the fruit. Harvested from a vineyard yielding 1.5 tons per acre, the fruit comes from ancient vines planted on sandy loam over clay and limestone. Too often winemakers brag about hand-crafting, but this wine truly merits this description. It is one of the most rewarding Chardonnays ever tasted by Ken Christie. [00] M6 D7

4696

BYLINES SHIRAZ, MCLAREN VALE, 2005 $44.67 $84.17

LEYLINES SHIRAZ, MCLAREN VALE, 2006 $25.33 $32.00

SONGLINES SHIRAZ, MCLAREN VALE, 2005 $63.33 $134.83

Chardonnay

Aroma

Smokey oak notes, butterscotch and stone fruit

Taste

Citrus notes add complexity and elegance

Serve

12º C

Evolution

Can be enjoyed now but will develop greater complexity with careful cellaring up to 7 years

Ideal with

Baked whole turbot with fennel

A great wine!

Grape Variety

Shiraz

Aroma

Perfect balance between integrated oak and black fruit

Taste

Blackberry, dark chocolate

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Start in a year and carefully cellar for up to 15 years

Ideal with

Carbonnade of beef with wholegrain mustard croutes

Big, rich and bold

12 BTLS/750 ML $384.00 $304.00

From vineyard blocks that neighbour the Songlines McLaren Vale estate, the grapes were selected by David Fatches for approachability as a young wine. The fruit came from a block of 105 year old vines and was enhanced by the addition of 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Kidman vineyard, Coonawarra. Vibrant and youthful, the attractive nose shows red berries, mulberry, cloves and vanilla. Fleshy flavours sweep right through to the finish underlining succulent raspberry, sweet fruit and the buzz of dusty tannins.

M6 D7

4698

Grape Variety

6 BTLS/750 ML $505.00 $268.00

Intense and ripe, the bouquet is an orchestration of black pepper, walnut and dark cherries. The rich palate is all about harmony written in large letters with flavours that project blackberry, mocha and oak. John Duval handcrafted this beauty from a vineyard of 100 year old vines yielding a low 2 tons per acre. Every batch was tasted to find those with more generous flavours early in life to blend and produce a wine with soft tannins, rounded structure and an open display of fruit. M5 D6

4697

Not for the faint of heart

6 BTLS/750 ML $504.00 $268.00

6 BTLS/750 ML $809.00 $380.00

The Estate’s flagship wine, it was recently described as the Château Latour of Australia. The bright, dark red, saturated to the rim is indicative of youthful freshness and concentration. Intense primary fruit aromas reveal an elegant sophistication balancing fresh cranberry, blackberry and spice backed up by subtle hints of cedary oak. The palate, filled with vibrant charm, reveals grainy tannins and the complexity of aniseed, liquorice and coffee. M5 D6

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Grape Variety

Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon

Aroma

Blackberry, cherry, liquorice, vanilla and pepper

Taste

Soft, fine chocolate, vanilla with grainy tannin and subtle earthy notes

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Already a “crackerjack” but it will last for four or five more years

Ideal with

Lamb served with roast garlic and rosemary with winter root vegetables

A wine awarded top marks by several respected wine writers in Australia Grape Variety

Shiraz

Aroma

Deep, intense, pure red fruit

Taste

Tight, balanced and poised all the way to the farewell

Serve

19º C

Evolution

This is a “keeper” it will last for years

Ideal with

Beef Wellington, roast lamb with whole-roasted garlic

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BLACK SPRINGS WINERY Hunter Valley, Neil McGuigan Neil McGuigan is part of a tale of how a poor family of Hunter Valley wine labourers became Australia’s third largest wine company. It is the story of great success and personal tragedy.

From triumph to disaster, and back again, Neil is at the helm of a fine winemaking tradition and as his wines emerge we realize why. From our first offer of his wines a decade ago, we are delighted to return to an old friend and renew a close relationship with one of Australia’s foremost winemaking families.

Hunter Valley

4699

BOTRYTIS SEMILLON, HUNTER VALLEY, 2008 Botrytis-derived complexity $23.67 $41.00

6 BTLS/375 ML $246.00 $142.00

Many wines retain a great volume of residual sugar, but very few show much in the way of elegance or finesse. The secret of high quality lies in the magic of “Botrytis Cinerea”, a mold growth much feared by greengrocers as it can ruin their fruit almost before their eyes. It is known to winemakers as “Noble rot”, because it reduces the water in the grapes but leaves fine levels of nectar. Tasting like the finest honeyed fruit, this is perfectly balanced acidity and dried fruit in the glass; it is sweet, endlessly long and utterly scrumptious. [10] M6 D7

4700

SEMILLON/SAUVIGNON BLANC, HUNTER VALLEY/ADELAIDE HILLS, 2008 $23.33 $26.50

Semillon

Aroma

Honey, peaches, floral notes

Taste

Dried fruit over sweetness and fruit acidity

Serve

10º C

Evolution

Everlasting

Ideal with

Smoked salmon, traditional blue cheese, roasted fruit sponge cake

Crisp and zesty

6 BTLS/750 ML $159.00 $140.00

Fully ripe fruit, with developed varietal flavours and aromas, was picked and pressed with fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, which ensured the retention of the fruit of both varieties before they were blended.

Semillon provides the greater portion of the blend where its soft fleshiness was augmented by the attack of crisp, grassy Sauvignon Blanc. Deliciously fruity, pear and grapefruit flavours cascade on to the palate leaving tingling, vibrant, thirst quenching fruit. [01] M8 D8

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Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc

Aroma

Vibrant orange aromas alongside exotic tropical and stone fruit

Taste

Bold citrus and grassy/herbal flavours

Serve

10º - 12º C

Evolution

Time to enjoy for its youthful freshness

Ideal with

Roasted fillet of salmon with herb breadcrumb topping

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4701

VIOGNIER, HUNTER VALLEY, 2008 $23.33 $26.50

6 BTLS/750 ML $159.00 $140.00

Each passing vintage produces Viognier with a greater range of characteristics and flavours than its predecessors.

This is due to the development of the vines which are now fully mature, their roots deep into the diverse soils of the Hunter Valley. This is aromatic, even a touch oily with perfumes of flower petals, jasmine and a hint of pink grapefruit and orange zest. Fragrant and juicy in the mouth, it reveals attractively balanced qualities which combine exotic mango, papaya and kiwi fruit with light cinnamon and clove.

[01] M7 D8

4702

6 BTLS/750 ML $159.00 $140.00

Verdelho, the newly discovered darling of Australian vineyards, threatens to develop a “cult” reputation. It is a fine variety, which has long roots and presence in Portugal. Now very widely planted in Australia it is particularly successful in West Australia, the Hunter Valley and Central Ranges where the wines have intense flavours and a showy floral perfume.

This one is rich and lively with refreshing crispness that demands that it should be enjoyed in its youth. The nose is a creation of citrus perfumes packed with orange blossom partnering peach and red apple. [01] M8 D8

Viognier

Aroma

Peaches and apricots with butterscotch and buttery cream

Taste

Exotic fruit, creamy with a long, supple finish

Serve

10º C

Evolution

Young is beautiful, but this will age well too

Ideal with

Prawn and coriander fish cake with sour cream and chive dip

Take a break from Chardonnay, try this beauty Grape Variety

Verdelho

Aroma

Pineapple, tropical fruits

Taste

Creamy texture, acidity provides freshness and length

Serve

11º C

Evolution

Lovely and waiting now

Ideal with

Sautéed abalone in lemon sauce

CHARDONNAY, HUNTER VALLEY, 2008 $23.33 $26.50

6 BTLS/750 ML $159.00 $140.00

Neil sources his fruit from that grown close to Pokolbin in the heart of the Valley, an area producing wines that show off the exotic fruit flavours of the Chardonnay. Year after year, great Hunter Valley estates produce Australia's top Chardonnays, each one ripe, full-bodied and memorable.

This elegant, concentrated style has a long flavour filled with subtle nectarine fruit and complex almond and vanilla notes.

A classic of its genre, it is impeccable winemaking at the highest level. [00] M7 D8

4704

Grape Variety

VERDELHO, CENTRAL RANGES, 2008 $23.33 $26.50

4703

A trio of flowers, peaches and spice

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CENTRAL RANGES, 2007 $26.00 $32.33

6 BTLS/750 ML $194.00 $156.00

The Central Ranges GI (Geographical Indication) includes the sub-regions of Cowra, Mudgee and Orange. The Cabernet Sauvignon is the second most planted grape variety after the Chardonnay in this high-altitude, cool climate region of New South Wales. Neil’s Cabernet Sauvignon features lifted cassis and blackcurrants on the nose with obvious and classy oak that is in perfect harmony with the fruit. The palate is intense but balanced with fine-grained tannins. M6 D7

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Stylish and elegant Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Aroma

Fresh, deep aromas of ripe stone fruit and citric notes

Taste

Toasty marmalade, almost honeyed ripe nose with silky, lime accents

Serve

11º C

Evolution

Good now, will develop further with ageing

Ideal with

Steamed halibut with spinach, broad beans and gnocchi

All the elements in perfect harmony Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Aroma

Rich, dark fruit

Taste

Ripe fruit, subtle oak, velvety tannin

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Will age well for the next 3 – 5 years

Ideal with

Braised lamb, seared steaks with porcini mushrooms

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BRIAR RIDGE VINEYARD Cessnock, Hunter Valley This was the first major Oz vineyard from which Opimian offered wines close to ten years ago. The perfect climate for vine production gives the wines their “distinctive Hunter character” a blend of rich fruit and elegantly integrated acidity. Now owned by New South Wales entrepreneur, John Davis, the quality of his wines continues to reflect the best of the Hunter Valley.

4705

WHITE TRIO, 2008 $23.33 $26.83

6 BTLS/750 ML $161.00 $140.00

An utterly delicious, fresh-tasting blend of three varieties of which two, Verdelho and Semillon were grown in the warm soils of the Hunter, while the Sauvignon Blanc comes from the slopes of Mount Canobolas, from vines planted at an astounding 2800 feet above sea level. Winemaker, Mark Woods, has done a superb job with the different components, fermented at a very cool 12º Celsius for 15 days, retaining the fresh aromas with extraction of maximum flavour. It is drinking perfectly now and shows refreshing citrus and tropical fruit flavours with zesty acidity and a persistent finish. [01] M7 D8

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Discover the intense fruit Grape Variety

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Verdelho

Aroma

Zesty, elderberry flowers, vibrant

Taste

Fine fruit with well-balanced lemony acidity

Serve

12º C

Evolution

Drinking well now

Ideal with

Mussels with fennel and crème fraîche

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4706

ROCK PILE CHARDONNAY, HUNTER VALLEY, 2007 $27.17 $34.50

The consistently high quality of succeeding vintages of “Rock Pile” owes much to the terroir with its easy draining gravel soil. Mark Woods ferments 70% of the fruit in small oak barriques before maturation for four more months in wood. The balance is produced in steel tanks, retaining freshness then blended prior to bottling. Lovely tropical fruit now, it is enhanced by subtle oak which increases complexity and length in the mouth. [00] M7 D7

4707

Pure and obvious high quality

6 BTLS/750 ML $207.00 $163.00 Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Aroma

Honey and cashew notes, oatmeal, oak nuances

Taste

Creamy tropical fruit and rich biscuit flavours

Serve

11º C

Evolution

Drinking well, good keeper

Ideal with

Good on its own, roasted goose stuffed with prunes

RED TRIO, HUNTER VALLEY, 2007 $23.83 $27.83

6 BTLS/750 ML $167.00 $143.00

Three vines are the source for this wine; Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from red clay soil in the Hunter Valley, with Shiraz coming from one of South Australia’s cooler regions. After harvesting the fruit was macerated for three days before primary fermentation, followed by malolactic fermentation which broadened the flavour platform.

Matured in French oak for 12 months, it is versatile and sturdy, offering a fruit-driven display with layered ripe wild berries, mulberry and plum fruit flavours enhanced by a subtle background of toasty oak. The lingering finish shows silky soft tannins. M7 D7

Style to suit any occasion Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz

Aroma

Powerful and intensely aromatic with red fruit ascending

Taste

Generous with silky tannin, black cherry, sweet spice and blackberry

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Can be held for a “trio” of years

Ideal with

Fillet of beef served with mushrooms and reduced red wine gravy

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4708

OLD VINES SHIRAZ, HUNTER VALLEY, 2007 $28.67 $38.00

6 BTLS/750 ML $228.00 $172.00

This is a wine with glorious complexity, full of red fruit, mature spice notes and a touch of vanilla. The vineyard, irrigated to completely control the water supply to each vine, keeps the plants in a water stressed situation to ensure that the grapes attain even and perfect ripeness before harvesting. The flavours show increased intensity and wellstructured tannins that display the classic Shiraz attributes of warm leather, earth, pepper and spice. M6 D7

4709

COLD-SOAKED CABERNET SAUVIGNON, HUNTER VALLEY, 2007 $28.67 $38.00

6 BTLS/750 ML $228.00 $172.00

After picking the grapes were crushed, then cold-soaked on the skins for 72 hours. This process deepened the colour, and helped to secure the extraction of the softer tannins and complex flavours. Now into its second year the wine is showing a rich, vivacious nose of berries, chocolate and cedar. The soft and ripe palate with fine tannins and glorious fruit intensity, particularly dark berries, combines with balanced tannins and subtle oak. It finishes with tremendous grip and length. M7 D7

4710

“BIG BULLY”, MEMBERS RESERVE WRATTONBULLY CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 2006 $31.17 $45.17

6 BTLS/750 ML $271.00 $187.00

Of the four varieties planted in the Wrattonbully region of the Limestone Coast, the Cabernet Sauvignon is by far the most successful. The region is cool, almost cold, bridging the border between South Australia and Victoria in the extreme south. This climate is perfect for Cabernet Sauvignon which rewards the long cool ripening with the phenolic concentration of the aromatics and flavonoids. It is complex and rich with ripe plum, mulberry, coffee, liquorice and chocolate flavours which fill the palate with their individual characteristics. M5 D6

Too good to miss, too luscious to wait Grape Variety

Shiraz

Aroma

Spice, chocolate, black and red berry fruit

Taste

Elegant palate; the tannins are ripe and soft, the fruit abundant

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Good for a decade

Ideal with

Spiced lamb or peppery chicken casseroles

Explosive!

Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Aroma

Ripe black fruit and olives

Taste

Dense palate with layers of cherry, fruitcake, and hints of chocolate on a lengthy, tannic finish

Serve

19º C

Evolution

Ready now but, no need to hurry

Ideal with

Roasted duck, old cheddar

Simple excellence!

Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Aroma

Vibrant cassis mixed with mint, rosemary, redcurrant and blueberry

Taste

Concentrated, complex with soft, silky tannins

Serve

19º C

Evolution

Tough now, showing some softening, leave a while

Ideal with

A bottle to share with conversation, duck in a reduced plum sauce

Briar Ridge Cellar

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GEOFF HARDY WINES Adelaide Hills, South Australia Without doubt Geoff Hardy has emerged as the leading winemaker in his State. His early development of Australia’s largest vine nurseries placed him in a perfect position to select the best root stock and vines for his vineyards which produce fruit of extraordinary quality.

4711

K1 BY GEOFF HARDY, CHARDONNAY, ADELAIDE HILLS, 2007 $32.33 $45.33

6 BTLS/750 ML $272.00 $194.00

Geoff’s K1 labelled wines, from the cool growing conditions of his Kuitpo (Ky-po) Vineyard, are produced from fruit of two successful clones. The nose has developed the tremendous power of a basket of exotic nuances, particularly orange zest, mangoes, melon and white peaches. This complexity is strengthened by touches of damp earth and oak smoke. The palate is fresh with spiced savoury notes harmonizing with lovely hints of fresh lemon acidity and a long finish that seems reluctant to leave the mouth. [00] M6 D8

4712

K1 BY GEOFF HARDY, SHIRAZ, ADELAIDE HILLS, 2007 $32.33 $45.50

6 BTLS/750 ML $273.00 $194.00

From the depth of its dark colour it could have been made with black Indian ink, but inside the glass there’s a massive aroma of wood, strawberries, cassis, tobacco leaves and a hearty milling of black pepper. With close to 20 months in French and American oak, the colour has taken on a lustrous sheen with soft grainy tannins and rich black fruit, leather, vanilla and sweet cinnamon spice. The finish is long, fresh, with a note of aggressive pungency. M6 D6

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Viticultural brilliance Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Aroma

Very fresh, complex

Taste

Concentrated, harmony of the components

Serve

12º C

Evolution

Ready today, tomorrow and for five or six years

Ideal with

A perfect partner for whole-poached salmon

The classic richness of the Adelaide Hills Grape Variety

Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon

Aroma

Blackberries, polished leather, dark chocolate

Taste

Superb fruit in the middle palate reinforced by fine tannins

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Maturity will reward

Ideal with

Casserole of lamb, mushrooms, olives and red peppers

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4713

K1 BY GEOFF HARDY, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ADELAIDE HILLS, 2007 $32.33 $45.50

6 BTLS/750 ML $273.00 $194.00

This is a beautiful example of the grape, making an instant impression with a deeply concentrated ruby colour, with features that show balance and sophistication. The nose offers blackberries, cassis, mint and kitchen herbs underlined with tea, dark plum and cedary oak. Then in the mouth these characteristics, with crushed blackcurrant, add to the opulence. Silky smooth tannins fill the mouth with the gift of complexity while well-integrated acid provides definition and focus. M6 D6

4714

K1 BY GEOFF HARDY, MERLOT, ADELAIDE HILLS, 2006 $32.33 $45.50

6 BTLS/750 ML $273.00 $194.00

Geoff’s Merlot is grown on a small number of locations within the rolling, undulating hills of Adelaide, a landscape closer to that of southern Ontario than the usual impressions of Australia. Merlot is a relative newcomer to this region. The wines show a dense garnet colour with a lifted nose and spicy notes of mulberry, black cherry and crushed black pepper. The flavour is rich with its bookmark black fruit and earthy background. Full-bodied, ripe tannins make a strong impression across the palate as they fill the mouth with flavour. M7 D7

4715

K1 BY GEOFF HARDY, SHIRAZ VIOGNIER, ADELAIDE, 2006 $27.50 $34.50

6 BTLS/750 ML $207.00 $165.00

Hand-picked grapes were fermented in tank, before transfer to a mixture of French and American oak barrels, mostly second fill, to mature for 16 months prior to bottling.

Blueberry fruit with a hint of cardamom spice, cracked pepper and cigar box on the nose with a Viognier induced floral lift. The palate shows rich raspberry fruit with lingering, velvety tannins that complement the lasting mint chocolate and vanilla flavours. M7 D8

4716

K1 BY GEOFF HARDY, MUSEUM RELEASE, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ADELAIDE HILLS, 2001 $34.50 $51.17

6 BTLS/750 ML $307.00 $207.00

This lovely, ripe, mature Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 12 months in French and American oak hogsheads. It is drinking beautifully now, showing supple tannins that enfold, almost in a caress, the red fruit and earthiness. Rich in tobacco nuances, the rounded fruit flavours join with all the other emphasized notes in a seamless symphony. It is beautifully balanced with a very inclusive, long, perfumed nose and soft fruit finish. M8 D9

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Firm, strong, with a long life ahead Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Aroma

Ripe blackcurrant, mint, green leaf

Taste

Powerful, pungent and still tough

Serve

19º C

Evolution

A wine with a ten year life span

Ideal with

Mozzarella and parma ham calzone

Quite firm but smooth Grape Variety

Shiraz

Aroma

Black cherry, plum with spice

Taste

Chocolate texture with a mass of red berry and hints of oak

Serve

19º C

Evolution

Leave a while yet but not for too long

Ideal with

Pappardelle with a hare ragù

Lovely floral perfumes Grape Variety

Shiraz, Viognier

Aroma

Blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry

Taste

Long, intense fruit integrated with savoury tannin and toasty oak

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Very fine fruit now, will last but no need to delay

Ideal with

Spicy moroccan vegetable tangine with pomegranate couscous

A national treasure Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Aroma

Intense, perfumed nose with cedar notes and spice

Taste

Rich flavours of blackcurrant and blueberry finishing with great length

Serve

19º C

Evolution

Now fully mature, quite close to perfection

Ideal with

Thinly sliced rare roast beef, parsnip chips and peppery watercress

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4717

GMH VINEYARD SERIES, MERITAGE, LIMESTONE COAST/LANGHORNE CREEK/ADELAIDE HILLS, 2006 $19.83 $19.25

12 BTLS/750 ML $231.00 $238.00

Geoff studied at Roseworthy College prior to starting on his independent career as a grape grower and viticulturist. He bought his first vineyard with partner, Ian Leask in 1980. The results of their co-operation can be seen in the constant and outstanding quality of the GMH labels. With lifted blackberry and cassis on the nose this has a palate offering sweet fruit flavours with luscious plums, blackcurrant and the complexity provided by blending three grapes. M6 D7

4718

GMH VINEYARD SERIES, SHIRAZ, LIMESTONE COAST/LANGHORNE CREEK/ADELAIDE HILLS, 2007 $19.83 $19.25

12 BTLS/750 ML $231.00 $238.00

The vineyards, some planted over 100 years ago, produce sparse bunches with tiny berries, the secret of the complex flavours of Geoff’s Shiraz, which has typical leathery notes.

The colour is a wonderful purple with hints of mauve at the rim. The complex bouquet of black fruits, prunes, liquorice, and vanilla roll into the palate with an explosion of dark chocolate reined in by fine textured tannins and integrated oak. This is a superbly structured wine with intense velvety fruit. M6 D7

4719

GMH VINEYARD SERIES, PETIT VERDOT, LIMESTONE COAST, 2007 $19.83 $19.25

12 BTLS/750 ML $231.00 $238.00

Many winemakers announce that the Petit Verdot grape, used in a minor role in Bordeaux, will become Australia’s next big success. At the moment it is made in various styles, many of them too tough to be attractive. This is one of the best we have tasted, with masses of luscious ripe sweet fruit and plenty of supple tannins to balance the palate and give it complexity. If all the other producers had the same vision of the grape that powers Geoff’s wine, then it is certain that for Australian Petit Verdot the future is bright. M6 D7

Great wine and a good buy Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Shiraz

Aroma

Concentrated blackcurrants and forest berries followed by spicy hints of mocha

Taste

Tight tannin structure with fine grained cedary oak

Serve

19º C

Evolution

Coming into focus, will mature well

Ideal with

Fleshy pasta dishes with a tomato base such as bucattini amatriciana

Alluring marriage of fruit and dark notes, mocha and chocolate Shiraz Grape Variety Aroma

Black fruit, kitchen spices

Taste

Plenty of red berries and notes of mocha and dried fruit

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Very youthful but drinking nicely

Ideal with

Five spice aromatic duck

Proving the versatility of Australian viticulture Grape Variety

Petit Verdot

Aroma

Green, stalky, cassis, leaves, forest floor notes

Taste

Tough packet of full, ripe red fruits

Serve

19º C

Evolution

Surprisingly forward, delicious

Ideal with

Hearty spiced lamb and aubergine pie, wild mushroom and sage risotto

Hardy Family

AUSTRALIA GEOFF HARDY WINES >>

K1 Vineyard

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WESTEND ESTATE Griffith, The Calabria Family New South Wales Established in 1945, the Calabria family business involves all members of the family in the winery operations. The doyen of the family, Bill Calabria, remains utterly committed to the excellence of their wines, which come from the New South Wales Riverina district, where carefully controlled irrigation restricts the availability of water. In current drought conditions, irrigation is totally essential but becomes more limited as the dry weather continues. This has resulted in wines of even greater concentration and body.

Calabria Family

4722

MILYAROO CHARDONNAY, SOUTHEAST AUSTRALIA, 2008 $17.33 $13.75

12 BTLS/750 ML $165.00 $208.00

The grapes used for this delicious wine come from the vineyards of the three south eastern states, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. The fruit was grown on irrigated, free-draining, deep sandy soils and has developed a delicate golden-green colour and a floral nose with notes of toast and lemon. Nicely balanced soft flavour offers a good structure and long aftertaste. [01] M7 D8

4723

MILYAROO SEMILLON/CHARDONNAY, SOUTHEAST AUSTRALIA, 2008 $17.33 $13.75

12 BTLS/750 ML $165.00 $208.00

It is hard to imagine any wine producing region where these two white grapes come together with such easy harmony. The Semillon, itself a big performer in Australia, provides the velvety smooth stage upon which the Chardonnay performs its paces. The nose is soft and attractive showing newly turned hay and green grass, then in comes the Chardonnay, donating peaches and melons and a lightweight bowl of fresh fruits. [01] M8 D9

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Clean, easy, fresh Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Aroma

Citrus, apple and pear

Taste

Good balance, clean integrated fruit

Serve

12º C

Evolution

Will stay the pace for two or three years

Ideal with

Roast saddle of rabbit

Charming, fruit-driven style Grape Variety

Semillon, Chardonnay

Aroma

Very light oak, good white fruit notes

Taste

Soft, small spice nuances, good level of ripe fruit

Serve

11º C

Evolution

Ready to be enjoyed

Ideal with

Summer salads, seafood dishes

AUSTRALIA WESTEND ESTATE >>

4724

MILYAROO CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SOUTHEAST AUSTRALIA, 2008 $17.42 $13.92

12 BTLS/750 ML $167.00 $209.00

Bill Calabria was once a leading boxer, but his wines have won more medals than his fists, surpassing 500! Today, he specializes in limited edition wines of notable quality like this bright red which spent several months in new oak barrels, adding complex cassis and blackcurrant flavour to sweet spice with earthy, tannic notes that show vinosity and a fine level of integration. M6 D7

4725

12 BTLS/750 ML $167.00 $209.00

This is very good, displaying fine quality from the moment the cork draws clear, when the dark maroon wine fills the glass with its bright, well-polished, intense colour. The nose is ripe with cassis, pungent tongue-tingling spice, along with plenty of firm tannin that keeps the fruit in the heart of the palate. All the elements come together resulting in a rich and round mouth-feel with a long finish. M6 D7

Cabernet Sauvignon

Aroma

Smokey cassis, dark fruits, tea leaves

Taste

Ripe and rich, tough finish lengthened by firm tannins

Serve

18º C

Evolution

Reaching a good time to open the first bottle, will last

Ideal with

Hearty pastas or grilled meats

Fragrant and smooth Grape Variety

Merlot

Aroma

Blackberry and melon fused with raspberry

Taste

Sweet cassis, tobacco, and mineral notes, moderate tannin

Serve

19º C

Evolution

Delicious now, it has potential for a long life

Ideal with

Roughly cut pâté de campagne, unsalted butter with crusty bread

MILYAROO SHIRAZ, SOUTHEAST AUSTRALIA, 2008 $17.42 $13.92

12 BTLS/750 ML $167.00 $209.00

Something very clever about the way the Calabria’s make their wines, they are all so, in a word, complete. This is particularly remarkable as Bill Calabria has a clinical condition that, although he may taste his wines, he is prevented from actually drinking them. The colour is as dark as all the reds, but the bouquet is oak-accented with blackcurrant, brambles and cinnamon spice. A soft, smooth flavour of red fruit, especially raspberry and blueberry, follows bringing the acidity and tannin into focus. M7 D7

4727

Grape Variety

MILYAROO MERLOT, SOUTHEAST AUSTRALIA, 2008 $17.42 $13.92

4726

Mouth-filling red fruit

RICHLAND CHARDONNAY, SOUTHEAST AUSTRALIA 2008 $20.33 $20.50

6 BTLS/750 ML $123.00 $122.00

This is an elegant and restrained wine showing what can be gained when the winemaker’s use of oak in ageing and flavour development is handled with a light hand. The pale yellow colour shows various light green hints, a sure sign of youth, and the bouquet shows subtle honey and hazelnut along with some nice touches of melon. The palate is equally attractive with a rich, creamy mouth-feel and honey flavours that continue from the bouquet. Beautifully balanced with mineral and lime acidity, there is just a hint of vanilla from the wood. Full-bodied and quite firm, this wine has terrific length. [01] M7 D8

AUSTRALIA WESTEND ESTATE >> >>

A bombshell of ripe red fruit Grape Variety

Shiraz

Aroma

Old leather, smoke, summer pudding fruits

Taste

Fresh and sappy but soft and ripe

Serve

19º C

Evolution

Lovely to drink now however, it has years of life ahead

Ideal with

Spiced lamb, tomato and pine nut filled pastries served warm with a squeeze of lemon juice and a dash of natural yogurt

Handcrafted, a showpiece of fine winemaking Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Aroma

Slate, mineral, lime acid and honeyed peach

Taste

Elegant, the oak supporting fine ripe fruit

Serve

11º C

Evolution

Drinking well now but will develop further complexity

Ideal with

Roasted pork loin with fennel, grilled polenta with wild mushrooms

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4728

RICHLAND SHIRAZ, SOUTHEAST AUSTRALIA, 2008 $22.17 $24.33

6 BTLS/750 ML $146.00 $133.00

Here we have a truly fine Shiraz, from the grape that Australia has practically made its own. Gone are the over expressed Ozzie wines with smells of sweaty leather. In their place are the wines rich with blueberry and black fruit made more fascinating by the pinches of fresh cracked peppercorns. The aroma is big, fruit-driven, as though blackberries had been freshly crushed into the glass. Plenty of firm tannins hang on to the flavours allowing the palate to warm and develop its full rich potential with an infusion of subtle oak from the short period of cask ageing. M7 D8

4729

96 POINTS SHIRAZ/VIOGNIER, RIVERINA, 2007 $20.83 $21.67

6 BTLS/750 ML $130.00 $125.00

Following the old traditions of the Côte Rotie, Bill Calabria blended a splash of Viognier with his Shiraz, even to the old open-top fermenting vats, then maturing in French oak hogsheads for twelve months. Now the colour is almost too dense to see through the glass, but the nose is filled with lovely petals and roses, mixed with plums and a whiff of pepper. The palate is as strong as the nose, but still elegant with a blending of dark chocolate and blackberry. It finishes with a gruff tannic note. M6 D7

A warm, rich approachable wine Grape Variety

Shiraz

Aroma

Dark berries with black pepper

Taste

Berries, chocolate, vanilla and some tarry dark notes

Serve

19º C

Evolution

Supple enough to enjoy now

Ideal with

Pink roast shoulder of salt marsh lamb

Impressive finesse and structure Grape Variety

Shiraz, Viognier

Aroma

Hugely concentrated, juicy plum flavours with dark chocolate

Taste

Bursting with intense black fruit

Serve

19º C

Evolution

Enjoy the rough or leave to soften – best in 4-5 years

Ideal with

Spiced braised knuckle of veal served with green peppers and aubergine

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AUSTRALIA WESTEND ESTATE >>

4730

96 POINTS DURIF, RIVERINA, 2007 $20.83 $21.67

6 BTLS/750 ML $130.00 $125.00

A grape propagated in the 1880s in France, it was a capricious cross between the Peloursin and Syrah grapes. It is known in California as the Petite Sirah. Made by traditional methods and fermented in large oak vats it has developed a dark purple colour. Now dense, a black giant with a layered structure that opens with damsons and succulent black plum notes of mocha and chocolate. Bill Calabria’s wine makes Shiraz look lightweight in comparison! M6 D6

4731

WESTEND ESTATE “THREE BRIDGES” CABERNET/SHIRAZ, KING VALLEY, 2008 $26.67 $32.83

6 BTLS/750 ML $197.00 $160.00

The King Valley, in the hilly northeast of Victoria, was once the centre of Australia’s gold rush. Now it is the source of some awesome reds. This one was a mighty success at our tastings. Packed with silky soft cassis-laden fruit we guarantee that after one sip, you'll be as convinced as we are.

Brimming with ripe aromas of blackberry, plums and figs, it is a sumptuous red, jam-packed with concentrated fruit flavours. M6 D7

4732

WESTEND ESTATE “THREE BRIDGES” RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, RIVERINA, 2006 $33.67 $51.17

6 BTLS/750 ML $307.00 $202.00

This is the “top of the range” of the wines produced by Bill Calabria at Westend. This wine is dedicated to the founding members of the family, Francesco and Elizabeth Calabria, new migrants from Italy in 1927. “Three Bridges” crowns 60 years of connection with the Riverina. Like many Australian Cabernets this is a big brute. It has an intensely deep colour, with an intricate aroma of sweet, ripe blackberry and mulberry fruit and hints of mint and tobacco. The fruit is so ripe that it all merges in the mouth, filling the palate with the many flavours of cooled compote of summer berries. Big, spiced up, vanilla hinted, flavoursome finish. M7 D8

4733

WESTEND ESTATE “THREE BRIDGES” RESERVE SHIRAZ, RIVERINA, 2006 $33.67 $51.17

6 BTLS/750 ML $307.00 $202.00

Heavily oak influenced, the early impressions offer dark chocolate with rich black fruit which absolutely fills the palate against a secondary display of sweet spice, especially vanilla, cinnamon and ground nutmeg. It has great length, building flavours that reflect the aromas, all underpinned by a super harmonious structure that allows it eventually to slip away on softly polished notes of leather and the gentle grip of tannin. M6 D7

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If you like big monsters, this is for you Grape Variety

Durif

Aroma

Blackberry, liquorice and spice

Taste

Big flavours of ripe black cherries, chocolate and soft oak

Serve

19º C

Evolution

Far from ready, be patient for a while

Ideal with

Grilled bison fillet, venison casserole

Rustic charmer Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz

Aroma

Dark fruit combined with floral notes, subtle oak and spice

Taste

Powerful with ripe, juicy blackberries

Serve

19º C

Evolution

Forward, drinks well today but has years of life ahead

Ideal with

Grilled beef rolls stuffed with pine nuts and raisins, lamb shanks with roasted garden vegetables

Powerhouse Cabernet lavishly barrel-aged Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Aroma

Deep nose, showing fruit, oak, vanilla, tobacco and chocolate

Taste

Complex cassis and blackcurrant

Serve

19º - 22º C

Evolution

Perfect to drink now or age in the medium term

Ideal with

Roast saddle of lamb, caramelized vegetables and fresh mint sauce

Bill’s heavyweight champion Grape Variety

Shiraz

Aroma

Cherry, coffee, oak with notes of eucalyptus

Taste

Package of red berry, spice and tobacco leaf

Serve

19º C

Evolution

A life expectancy of ten years

Ideal with

Slow-cooked game casserole

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4720

MILYAROO SEMILLON/CHARDONNAY, SOUTHEAST AUSTRALIA, 2008 Coupon

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4721

MILYAROO MERLOT, SOUTHEAST AUSTRALIA, 2008 Coupon

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