Forester Estate Lifestyle Chenin Blanc
Rich aromas with bright fruit characters of pear, gooseberry and lime. There is the typical varietal characters of lanolin along with fennel, subtle quince and creamy lees. Rich with a soft creamy texture and balanced acidity. The palate is loaded with fresh fruit characters of gooseberry, pear, passionfruit and honeysuckle along with lanolin. A fresh and fruit driven Chenin Blanc that has great drinkability. Match with Sushi, grilled chicken, seafood, roast pork and goats cheese. Margaret River winemaker and vigneron Kevin McKay spent the first 15 years of his career developing his family’s Abbey Vale property. Then, under the mentorship of winemaker Dorham Mann, Kevin has developed iconic wines at Forester Estate. Priding himself on his attention to detail, his wines show trademark complexity and depth. Awards: • GOLD, Australian Chenin Blanc Challenge 2024.
Marcel Martin Tête de Cuvée Cremant de Loire Non-Vintage
Pale yellow with green highlights and a line of fine bubbles. Balanced wine with complex aromas of white flowers and dried fruit complemented with an ample, long finish. Food pairing - To be enjoyed with white fish, a green salad, or on its own as an aperitif. Alc/vol - 12.0%
Domaine Emile Beyer Riesling Tradition
Riesling is the signature varietal of Alsace in France and produces the region’s finest wines. Awarded with a “Coup de cœur" (= favourite) prize by the 2018 guide of prestigious Revue des vins de France (RVF), the Domaine Emile Beyer is a true rising star in the region. In Eguisheim (Alsace) since 1580, Emile Beyer has preserved family know-how for 14 generations. Christian and Valérie Beyer now manage this 17 hectares estate, half of which is located on the Grands Crus and Lieux-dits hillsides. The soil is a living environment and a source of energy for the vines. By taking care of their terroirs, Domaine Emile Beyer promotes the balance of the vine and preserve the subtility and unique character of Alsacian wines. All the Alsatian grape are present in the vines: riesling, gewurztraminer, pinots (white, gray and black), muscat, sylvaner and even, for Crémants, chardonnay and auxerrois. The estate uses sustainable farming practices and is in conversion to organic. All the crus wines are organic certified. Grand Crus are in conversion Demeter (biodynamic) and all of them are absolutely stunning. Emile Beyer Riesling Tradition is a dry, delicately fruity wine. It has a bouquet of great finesse with citric nuances and a distinct mineral character. Aromatic and fermented dry, the Riesling of Alsace is first and foremost a wine for fine cuisine, typically served with river fish, shellfish and other seafood, or chicken and game birds.
Dopff & Irion Cuvée René Dopff Riesling
COLOR: greenish gold with silver tints. AROMAS: complex mineral characteristics, white fleshed fruit notes such as apple, peach and pear, bitter almond, privet tree flowers, grey pepper and turmeric. PALATE: lively, fresh and balanced, long fruity persistence and mineral flavors.
Chevalier de La Gardie Blanc Minervois (Marsanne)
Perfumed yet savory on the nose and medium to medium-full bodied on the palate, with aromas of fresh apricots and honeyed beeswax, as it is made from Marsanne. This wine is somewhat exotic and is famously paired with local cheeses in their home Minervois region of western Languedoc in southern France.
Henkell Vintage Loire Valley Brut
Crafted in the Loire Valley, France, from hand-harvested grapes, this Henkell Vintage pays tribute to our founder Adam Henkell, who learned the fine art of sparkling wine production in France.
Dopff Au Moulin Pinot Gris Reserve
Dopff Pinot Gris Reserve from the famous Alsace region has crafted a supple and full bodied pinot gris deserving of the commendations from respected wine makers. Charming palate with soft, delicious flavours of banana, honey and camomile. Pale yellow with citrus notes on the nose. Long full finish.
Famille Bougrier Pure Loire Vouvray Sparkling
Made with 100% Chenin blanc, this is a dry expression of sparkling Vouvray. The nose is very typical of the Chenin Blanc grape with delicate notes of apricot, honey and quince with soft fruit flavours and minerality on the finish.
Famille Hugel Gentil
Dopff Au Moulin Gewürztraminer
Dopff is a historical Alsace producer of quality table and sparkling wines. Such a connection with the terroir of the region can be seen in this lively and exciting Gewurztraminer that displays lychee and rose petals that fill the nose. The palate is classically varietal with hints of Turkish delight and a long spicy finish. Quite simply the perfect wine match to chilli-driven spicy Asian cuisine.