St Andrews Dry Apera
Fortified wines were perfected in the 1700s and were popular as they were able to withstand long sea journeys. A wine becomes fortified when a neutral spirit is added during the fermentation process. There are many different types of fortified wines including Tawny, Port, Apera, Sherry, Muscat and other fortifieds. Common flavours include ginger, toasted hazelnuts, raisins, caramel and cinnamon. Fortified wine pairs well with seafood, tapas, fruit cake or enjoyed as a cocktail, aperitif or digestive. A dry style Sherry perfect for the kitchen or as a pre-dinner starter. An excellent match to your favourite soup.
St Andrews Cream Apera
Fortified wines were perfected in the 1700s and were popular as they were able to withstand long sea journeys. A wine becomes fortified when a neutral spirit is added during the fermentation process. There are many different types of fortified wines including Tawny, Port, Apera, Sherry, Muscat and other fortifieds. Common flavours include ginger, toasted hazelnuts, raisins, caramel and cinnamon. Fortified wine pairs well with seafood, tapas, fruit cake or enjoyed as a cocktail, aperitif or digestive. As the name suggests, a sweet creamy style Apera (the Australian name for Sherry) from the popular St Andrews.
The Stubborn Few Rose
This is a celebration of The Stubborn Few - A minority who, threw caution to the wind and forged the way for modern Australian wine making. One of them, a South Australian, defied preconceptions and invented wine cask, breaking the rules just to keep his wine fresh. A box makes perfect sense. Its airtight, economical and environmentally friendly. The Stubborn Few Rose is bright and displays fruity flavours of fresh strawberries and pink grapefruit. So kick back and raise a glass to thinking outside of the box.
Yellow Tail Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Fresh citrus notes on the nose followed by hints of passionfruits on the nose - This makes for a great summer time wine with light and easy meals.
Baily & Baily Silhouette Cabernet Sauvignon
Baily & Baily Silhouette Cabernet Sauvignon is one to be savoured. Subtle oak undertones give this an edge, working beautifully with the rich blackberry and spice aroma and a delicious palate that's packed full of red fruit flavour. A silky texture makes it incredibly accessible.
Jacob's Creek Shiraz Cabernet
Jacob's Creek are rightfully known for producing amazing value for money wines with vibrant fruit with a smooth finish. Their Shiraz is skilfully blended, medium-bodied red wine with ripe plum and berry fruit flavours mellow tannins and subtle oak integration.
Jacob's Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
Jacobs Creek winemaking dates back to 1847 when Johan Gramp planted his first vineyard on the banks of Jacob's Creek. This full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits an aroma of mint and blackcurrant, with a palate rich in blackcurrant and plum fruit flavours with smooth tannins.
Tangaroa Sauvignon Blanc
Tangaroa Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough in New Zealand offeres intense tropical fruit and passionfruit aromas which gives this wine a lifted bouquet which is reflected on the palate. An appealing full flavored style with length and crispness on the finish.
McGuigan Black Label Chardonnay
McGuigan produce a flavoursome wine here with a soft, smooth, creamy palate. It has the great sweet tropical fruit and melon flavours of Chardonnay with a touch of caramel oak providing a lingering clean finish.
McGuigan Zero Sauvignon Blanc
McGuigan Wines is going alcohol-free, well at least for these Zero range of wines. The varieties include shiraz, sparkling, rosé, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc and are now available at your local first Choice Liquor Market store. The wines were in development for over two years and use the latest spinning cone technology, working at low temperatures to gently remove alcohol after the fermentation process, ensuring the wines maintain their delicate fruit flavours. The wines were created to maintain strong varietal characteristic, it added, containing no artificial sweeteners or additives.