WHITE WINES

Australian Chardonnay
Leave it to the Aussies to take the noble French grape and turn it into the wine equivalent of a full-on party.  The Chardonnays of Australia continue to wow wine drinkers around the world with their unabashed celebration of opulent fruit and seductive vanilla-oak, full-bodied flavor.  Our Chardonnay is no exception.  Its charms are immediately appealing.  Full, supple, buttery and fruity, this golden wine delivers from start to clean, lingering finish.  Ideal with chicken, fish, salads and cream-sauce pastas.

Australian Murray River Reserve
A full-flavored and intense white from the Murray River wine region on the Victoria-New South Wales border.  Herbaceous bouquets and ripe, tropical fruit flavors come through in this blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard and Muscat varieties .  Crisp and dry, with refreshing acidity and a light hint of oak - perfect for seafood or Asian cuisines.

Chilean Chardonnay
Our Chilean Chardonnay displays charming flavors and personality: lively and medium-bodied, with citrus and apple notes.  Versatile in matching with food, particularly with fine fish and seafood dishes.

French Chardonnay
The classic, from the country that made it famous in so many of its high-end white wine blends.  Pleasantly dry, with medium acidity balanced with subtle hints of citrus and fruit.  Includes premium French oak for a characteristic vanilla-oak structure.  Has established a following for its unique balance of dryness, fruit and oak.

German Müller Thurgau

Crisp and clean with plenty of fruity characteristics. Crunchy green apples on the palate with a touch of sweetness.

Italian Pinot Grigio
The uniquely Italian version of the well known Pinot Gris grape, picked earlier in Italy than in all other regions and well before its characteristic loss of acidity at ripening, for a bright, crisp, dry, white wine with a gentle perfume and a detectable spiciness.  Fresh, fragrant and lively, its flavors include a certain flintiness with hints of citrus and almonds.

Italian Verdicchio
Verdicchio is one of Italy's extremely popular white wine varieties, produced from the astonishingly lively Verdicchio grape.  Its name is derived from verde, meaning green, referring to the yellow-greed  skin of the grape, which gives the wine a subtle, greenish hue.  The aroma is pleasantly crisp and distinctly dry, with bright lemony acidity and a fresh, elegant finish that cleans the palate.  Verdicchio allows for early consumption and pairs perfectly with seafood and cream sauce pastas.

South African Chenin Blanc                                                                                                                                                               Pale straw colour with a green tinge and the aroma of a summer melon, this medium to full-bodied, dry white wine evokes luscious tropical fruit flavours and has a palate-pleasing, well balanced, crisp, lingering aftertaste. This grape variety is one of South Africa's specialties.

RED WINES

Argentine Malbec
Reminiscent of a far off place with lush forests, sweeping mountain ranges and the seductive tango comes the Argentine Malbec, a highly perfumed, and spicy earthy red wine. An extremely sought after variety that drinks well young. Malbec offers delicious fruit accents backed by tobacco and leather notes.

Australian Cabernet Sauvignon
The bold, individualistic style of Australia's  wine-makers has unleashed the full potential behind the 'king of red grapes', captured here  in our Australian Cabernet Sauvignon.  Combines forward fruit flavors of cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant with a tremendous backing of  tannin and structure.  Rich and polished with a long, layered finish warmly accentuated with oak.

Australian Cabernet/Shiraz
The blend that mad Australia famous.  Cabernet Sauvignon's structural intensity perfectly complements the ripe fruit and chocolate flavors of Shiraz, for a rich, complex and hearty red wine of outstanding character.  Big, bold and dark - a luxurious treat.

Australian Shiraz
The grape that was made for Down Under - its hot climate perfect for bringing out the best traits in this popular grape varietal.  Australian Shiraz is seductively delicious, with startlingly rich, ripe aromas  that deliver right through to the full, zesty finish.  Amazingly, the style allows for polished tannins early,  so the young wine is not rough or harsh.  The aged version retains the core fruit flavors of plums, cherries and blackberries, but gains extra polish.  Pair this Shiraz with flavorful meals!

Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon
Our Chilean version of this classic boasts black pepper and berry bouquets.  Notably flavorful, with tannins that develop with age.  Pairs with beef, turkey, lamb, and stews.

Chilean Merlot
Powerful fruit and spice flavor, with mellow tannins for a supple finish.  Deserves ageing, but will develop quicker than Cabernet Sauvignon and will stand up to the same food parings.

French Cabernet Sauvignon
The world's most renowned red wine, from the world's most renowned wine country.  Deep ruby red color, with characteristic fruit intensity balanced by strong tannins which, with the addition of premium French oak, results in a wine of rich complexity fully realized with age.

French Merlot
Direct from the vineyard of southern France, this classic varietal is rich with ripe fruit and berry flavors, yet soft and elegant.  Dry, full-bodied and deeply colored, with a complex velvety taste accentuated with premium French oak.

French Syrah - Discontinued - Some stock still available
The noble French red grape varietal, known for its rich, dark, powerful wines which, despite their tannins and famous ageing potential, can reach a drinkably mature stage quite soon.  Known as Shiraz in Australia, French Syrah displays  complex berry and spice flavors that go perfectly with hearty foods.

Italian Amarone -

Few wines are as bold as Amarone. Made in the Veneto region of Northern Italy, this specialty wine is produced alongside Valpolicella, a usually medium bodied blend of Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella grapes. Italian Amarone takes the same raw materials and makes them into a treasured, powerful red table wine. The finest Amarone grapes come from bunches that have two well spaced clusters sticking out to allow the sun to ripen the whole bunch evenly.

The secret lies in fragrant, perfectly ripe grapes and how they’re treated. During the harvest a portion of the grapes are diverted from the crusher and set aside to dry on straw mats, eventually turning into extremely sweet raisins. When they’re added to the fermenting wine, they explode into new activity, driving the alcohol content up and increasing the colour, flavour and aroma to dizzying heights from the extra skin material.

Winexpert Selection Internatinal Italian Amarone is a very intense and complex wine, with a wide array of flavours and aromas. Deep ruby red, this heavyweight wine exudes aromas of sour cherries, dark chocolate, stewed plums, dried fruits, anise, raisins, bitter almond, tobacco, leather and molasses, and has a spicy-earthy bittersweet finish that lengthens on indefinitely from the huge volume of tannins. Delightful with food, Italian Amarone is often enjoyed by itself, sipped outside of mealtimes with good conversation and good friends.
 

Italian Barbaresco
Named for the village in Italy's Piedmont region, recognized for its big, powerful red wines, with lush aromas, robust fruit flavors,  and a dry, full finish.  Similar in style  to its Barolo cousin, yet more elegant and refined.

Italian Montepulciano
Montepulciano is a vigorous red grape variety widely planted over much of east-central Italy, capable of creating deeply colored , rich red wines with blackberry fruit flavors and spicy, peppery qualities.  Due to its moderate acid and firm tannin levels, Montepulciano generally produces wines that are smooth and mellow yet robust and mouth-filling, with dependably high alcohol content.  Superb with veal and pasta - an Italian gem you won't want to miss.

Italian Sangiovese - Harvest Conditions: pH 3.55, Brix 21.8°, T.A. 5.00g/l                                                                             Sangiovese is the go-getter grape of Italy, grown in virtually province. In Tuscany (Central Italy) where it originated, endless sunshine and well drained mineral soils push it to sublime heights in wines like Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti. Chianti is a blend of different grapes where Sangiovese plays a supporting role, whereas unblended - as in Brunello - it provides an intense, vibrant richness. Selection International Italian Sangiovese has a wonderful bright red cherry character overlaying strawberry notes with hints of violets and white pepper. It has a medium body and long, wonderfully smooth, tannic finish; livened by a zing of acidity and toasty oak and as always, a touch of the Tuscan earth. Easy to drink young, this wine will open up and express much of its character after six months of ageing. 

New Zealand Pinot Noir                                                                                                                                                                 New Zealand's finest Red wine. A delicate wine with aromas of violet and luscious red fruit characteristics of cherry, strawberry and raspberry. Silky tannins grip your palate and end with a velvet, smooth finish. An elusive aftertaste of spice and toasty vanilla makes you long for more. 

South African Pinotage                                                                                                                                                                      An unlikely cross-breeding of Pinot Noir and Cinsault, South Africa's Pinotage only showed up in the 1970's. Delicate and balanced like a Pinot, with the hardiness robust colour of Cinsault, it's a variety too long neglected in the popular wine market. Selection International Pinotage is a deep, intense ruby coloured wine, with purple highlights. Complex and intense, its layered aromas of ripe raspberry, spices, red cherry and fruitcake give way to a rich complexity of flavours, including raspberry, vanilla, plums, coffee and even a hint of banana! Smooth on the palate due to firm ( but friendly! ) tannins, it allows for easy drinking but also promises wonderful ageing potential.

Spanish Rioja
Spain's finest red wine blend from the famous northern Spanish region.  Tends towards the traditional French blends, combining bright berry and spice flavors, deep red colors and solid tannin backup.  Includes premium oak for a soft, dry vanilla finish.  Delightful when aged.