C243-AB: Washington State, Oregon, California, Spain and Italy Revisited

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WASHINGTON STATE, OREGON, CALIFORNIA, SPAIN AND ITALY REVISITED KIM AND BRUCE CUNNINGHAM FOUNDERS, CAMBRIDGE CELLARS

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After relocating from our native Australia, we made California the home of Cambridge Cellars. Located in the heart of the Sonoma County wine country, our mountaintop winery is in the beneficial path of cooling Pacific fogs and near to our premium vineyard partners. Under the guidance of trailblazing winemaker Douglas Danielak, we specialize in elegantly balanced wines from renowned appellations.

—Bruce & Kim Cunningham, Founders.

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Examples Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, many reds Some New World varietals, some reds Champagne, Sparklers, Rosés, few reds Mosel, some Alsace, Anjou Semi-sweet Bordeaux, some sherry Kabinett German, Late Harvest, Alsace Spätlese German, Sweet Loire, Port, Dessert Muscat Auslese, Beerenauslese Icewines, Sauternes, Barsac, dessert wines, Port Icewines, Sauternes, Barsac, dessert wines, Port Speciality sweet wines, Trockenbeerenauslese

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Washington State, Oregon, California, Spain and ltaly Revisited

Opimian’s Wine Consultant Jane Masters MW is a graduate of Bordeaux’s famous Institut d’Oenologie and was elected to the Institute of Masters of Wine in 1997.

Fluent in French and English, Jane is currently a member of the Council of the Institute of Masters of Wine, regularly speaks at industry seminars and is a Panel Chair for the International Wine Challenge.

Washington State & Oregon p. 4

Vinoselección p. 25

This year marks the 40th anniversary since the famous “Judgement of Paris”. This was the tasting that put California on the wine map internationally. Premium Bordeaux and Burgundy wines were pitched against California wines and caused quite a stir when two Napa Valley wines were awarded top scores by the French judging panel. California is so much more than Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

Since that judgement, new regions have developed across the state to produce wines of all shapes and flavours, spilling out of the Golden State into regions such as Oregon and Washington State.

The offering from California, Oregon and Washington State is complemented with a selection of goodies from around Spain and Chianti.

California p. 11

Bodegas Bentomiz p. 29

Cambridge Cellars p. 17

Mountain View Winery p. 21

Pérez Barquero p. 31

Cinciano p. 34

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WASHINGTON STATE AND OREGON >>

Holloran’s ANA Vineyard (planted in 1974) overlooks the west of Oregon’s Dundee Hills in the Willamette Valley.

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Washington State, in the northwest corner of the United States, has seen an explosion of wineries over the last two decades. The area can be divided into two main production regions.

Puget Sound was originally planted prior to prohibition by European immigrants around Seattle. More recently, vineyards lie to the east of the Cascade Mountains. Winters are cold and desert-like conditions exist as the Cascade Mountains block storms coming in from the ocean. Soils are hugely varied, a result of cycles of volcanic activity and floods depositing sand, silt, granite and quartz with lava flows and ash.

Oregon’s reputation is built on Pinot Noir. The state attracted winemakers from warmer regions wishing to produce high quality wines from cool climate varieties. The vast majority of vineyards are planted west of the Cascade Mountains with high humidity and cool conditions.

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Washington State

Happy grapes at Naches Heights Vineyard in the Yakima Valley; just prior to harvest, they start showing that glow of ripeness.

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CELLARS, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, THE 8716 SMASNE FARMER, COLUMBIA VALLEY, 2011

RIESLING, STRAND VINEYARD, NACHES HEIGHTS 8715 NHV AVA, 2014 Naches Heights is the most recent AVA within Washington State’s Columbia Valley. Established in $28.00 2011, it has around 40 acres of vineyards planted.

Unlike other areas within the Columbia Valley, its soils are wind-blown volcanic loess rather than alluvial.

Naches Heights vineyards are planted between 300 $168.00 to 600 metres and are farmed using organic and biodynamic methods. NHV Riesling 2014 has mineral aromas with stone fruit and limes. The palate is off-dry, balanced with firm acidity and long lemon and mandarin citrus flavours.

Coming from generations of farmers in the Yakima Valley, Robert O. Smasne returned to the region in 2004 to make his own wine. He handcrafts small lots of wine $37.17 from specific vineyards, working with local growers.

The Farmer is produced from grapes hand-picked from some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in the $223.00 region. The 2011 shows a little development in colour with intense aromas of blackcurrants, cherries and red cherry compote. It is medium-bodied with a fine-grained texture, a juicy mid-palate and a long vanilla and spice finish. Barrelaged for 24 months in 70% new oak barrels, it is well-integrated and perfectly balanced, and will continue to improve over several years.

Cabernet Sauvignon Blackcurrant, cherries

Riesling Limes, stone Lemons, mandarin, [00] 6° C 2016-2019, M7 D8

Red cherries, vanilla, spice 18° C 2016-2025, M6 D8 Rosemary-roasted leg of lamb with balsamic sauce

Curry chicken skewers with lime and Daikon radish salad

CELLARS, MALBEC, VERHEY VINEYARD, 8717 SMASNE YAKIMA VALLEY, 2012 Malbec vines are tended to on the western edge of the Yakima Valley at Verhey Vineyard, planted on deep, fine $48.17 sandy loam soils. This small eight-acre plot facing south west was planted in 2001 and is a secret gem. Planted at 320 metres, the cooler site produces small grapes with thick skins which are packed with flavour. The $289.00 2012 is vibrant in colour with aromas of blackberries and other black fruits. Smooth and concentrated on the palate, it is youthful with the potential to age, and was matured in French oak.

Malbec Blackberries, black fruits Smooth, concentrated 18° C 2016-2025, M6 D8 Veal Osso Bucco in a veal-port demiglace served on creamy mashed cauliflower

WASHINGTON STATE NHV > SMASNE CELLARS

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Oregon

In the vineyard at Holloran Vineyard Wines with Bill Holloran, Howie the Basset Hound and Leo the poodle.

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VINEYARDS PINOT NOIR, BARREL SELECT, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, 8718 KITARA ST. JOSEF’S WINERY, 2013

$38.00

$228.00

St. Josef’s first planted vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley in 1978. The family now farms five vineyards using sustainable practices, without the use of irrigation or pesticides, and have been awarded Salmon-Safe certification.

Pinot Noir grapes from hillside plots were used to produce Kitara, named after the winemaker’s son Kirk and daughter Tara. The 2013 has bitter cherry, almond, leather and balsamic notes. Produced from a selection of the best barrels, it was aged for 11 months in French and Hungarian oak and is medium-bodied with persistent sour cherries and cranberry flavours. Perfectly ready for drinking, it should hold for two to three years.

Pinot Noir Cherry, leather, balsamic Sour cherries, cranberries 18° C 2016-2020, M8 D8 Duck breast with balsamic, cherry and sage sauce

8719 HOLLORAN RIESLING, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, 2013 $35.50

$213.00

Bill Holloran and his wife Eve set up this little winery fifteen years ago and currently have 45 acres planted on five sites.

The Riesling was grown on La Chenaie Vineyard in the Eola Amity Hills AVA, the southernmost sub-region of the Willamette Valley, and Le Pavillon in the Red Hills of Dundee.

La Chenaie, a 103-acre site, currently has just one acre of Riesling which was planted in 2001 and is organically dry-farmed. The Red Hills of Dundee is so-called after the volcanic red Jory soil, the “Official State soil”, which provides excellent drainage. Here, Holloran possesses 1.5 acres of Riesling planted in 1972, making it one of the oldest vineyards in the Willamette Valley. Holloran Riesling 2013 has intense Riesling aromas with green apples, mineral and smoky aromas. Only 89 cases of the 2013 were produced.

The palate has lemon and lime flavours, a touch of sweetness with crisp acidity, and a green apple finish.

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Riesling Green apples, smoke Lemon, lime, [02] 8° C 2016-2022, M6 D8 Stuffed pork tenderloin with bacon and apple-Riesling sauce

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8720 HOLLORAN PINOT NOIR, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, 2013 $41.50

$249.00

The warm summer and late rain led to a challenging vintage in 2013, and Bill decided, rather than produce single-vineyard wines that year, to use the best quality fruit for his Holloran Pinot Noir. The grapes from Holloran’s vineyards in Yamhill Carlton, Eola Amity Hills and Dundee Hills were included. The result is a wine with cooked red fruits, fresh black fruits, and vanilla oak. It is mediumbodied with a silky texture. Quite restrained in style with an elegant finish and fine balance, it was matured for 18 months in French oak with about 15% new.

Pinot Noir

RED WINE, COLUMBIA VALLEY, CASTILLO 8721 COHONES DE FELICIANA, NV Castillo de Feliciana estate, located in the Walla Walla wine region, prides itself on its family roots, producing $32.33 Spanish-style wines. Wine started as a hobby for Sam and Deborah Castillo, becoming a full time project with the purchase of 66 acres in Walla Walla. Cohones, big and bold as its name suggests, is deep ruby in colour $194.00 with intense aromas of coffee essence, kirsch and dark fruits. A blend of 60% Tempranillo, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 3% Syrah and 3% Merlot, it is rich and unctuous on the palate with soft, ripe tannins and spicy balsamic flavours. It is barrel-aged in new French oak.

Cooked red fruits, vanilla

Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Merlot

Dark fruits, red cherries

Kirsch, coffee

18° C

Rich, balsamic, dark fruits

2016-2020, M7 D8

18° C

Grilled salmon with teriyaki shiitake

2016-2022, M6 D8 Thick and hearty steak chili

8722 BOWLUS HILLS, WALLA WALLA VALLEY, RED WINE, ZERBA CELLARS, 2013 $40.33

$242.00

Walla Walla is one of a few wine regions to straddle two states, Oregon and Washington, with approximately 40% of wineries located in Oregon. The Walla Walla name comes from the Native American term for “place of many waters”.

This is a land of serious red wine, albeit relatively recent with all manner of red grapes planted, most of which appear to be in Bowlus Hills 2013; a blend of 20% Syrah, 18% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 7% Barbera, 6% Sangiovese, 6% Tempranillo, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Zinfandel, 3% Grenache, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Dolcetto, 2% Mourvèdre, 2% Petite Sirah and 1% Nebbiolo. It works! It is intense plum in colour with mellow aromas of ripe fruits, dark cherries and vanilla. The wine was matured for 22 months in American oak. Soft and juicy with flavours of black cherries and blackberries, it is well-structured and balanced, finishing on savoury meaty notes and vanilla.

Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Barbera, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Grenache, Petit Verdot, Dolcetto, Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah, Nebbiolo Dark cherries, vanilla Black berries, savoury, vanilla 18° C 2016-2022, M6 D9 Merlot-braised lamb shanks

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OREGON HOLLORAN > CASTILLO DE FELICIANA > ZERBA CELLARS

California The Golden State is by far the most important wineproducing state in the US, both in terms of production and reputation. This year is the 40th anniversary since the famous “Judgement of Paris”. The tasting held in Paris in 1976 initiated a change in the perception of Napa Valley and California in general. Since that time, winegrowers and winemakers have sought out locations and climates making a range of styles.

Here is a selection of our favourite wines from Sonoma, including Hook & Ladder Vineyards and Winery in the Russian River Valley and Blue Rock Vineyard in Alexander Valley, along with Castoro Cellars in Paso Robles.

Old Vine Zinfandel surrounding the tasting room, walking up the grape arbor at Castoro Cellars.

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Having previously played second fiddle to neighbouring Napa Valley, Sonoma has a diverse range of terroirs and microclimates.

In the right hands, Sonoma holds its own, producing high-quality wines.

Kisses of warm California sunshine and cool breezes flow through the Chardonnay vineyards of the Hook & Ladder winery in the Russian River Valley.

Hook & Ladder Vineyards and Winery, Russian River Valley

8723 HOOK & LADDER CHARDONNAY, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY, 2014 $36.17

$217.00

The De Loach family has been growing grapes and making wine in the Russian River Valley for over 40 years. Cecil De Loach was a fireman in San Francisco who started grape-growing on the side. Over time, he was hugely influential on the development of the region. The Russian River Valley, at the southern end of Sonoma, is one of the coolest regions due to a break in the coastal range of mountains known as the Petaluma Gap. Mist rolls in from the Pacific Ocean from late afternoon, providing the grapes with a shield from the strong sun. The fog remains until late morning. Hook & Ladder Chardonnay has aromas of butterscotch, vanilla custard and spice. Light to medium-bodied, it has flavours of banana, toffee and lemon. Fermented in French oak barrels, the wine went through malolactic fermentation and was matured on lees for eight months.

Chardonnay Floral, butterscotch, custard Toffee, vanilla, banana, [00] 8° C 2016-2020, M7 D9 Creamy farfalle with chicken, spinach and red peppers

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& LADDER STATION TEN, RED BLEND, RUSSIAN 8724 HOOK RIVER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY, 2013

& LADDER THE TILLERMAN, LOS AMIGOS RANCH, 8725 HOOK ESTATE BOTTLED, CHALK HILL, SONOMA COUNTY, 2013

This is a stunning wine produced from a blend of 59% Zinfandel, 18% Petite Sirah, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, $36.17 4% Carignane, and 1% Alicante Bouschet. 2013 was an exceptionally good year in the Russian River Valley and Station Ten is a dense and vibrant colour with mellow aromas of violets, blackberries and blueberries. $217.00 Soft and smooth with juicy acidity and fresh berry flavours, this is a wine with succulence, structure and a fine texture. The grapes were slowly ripened on 100 year old pre-prohibition vines. The varieties were aged separately in French and American oak for a year. It is named after the Station Ten fire house in San Francisco where Cecil de Loach was based.

Less exuberant and less ready for drinking than Station Ten, The Tillerman is, however, concentrated and powerful. The $36.17 grapes were grown at the Los Amigos Ranch in the Chalk Hill sub-region of Russian River Valley where temperatures are a little warmer and more suitable to varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines are planted on a variety of $217.00 volcanic and alluvial soils across the western foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains range. Mellow aromas of chocolate and some earthy fruits lead to a vibrant palate with flavours of blackcurrants and sour cherries. This is a wine requiring a little patience before it comes into its own. It is a blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc, 18% Merlot and 10% Sangiovese. Matured in a combination of European and American oak for 17 months with 16% new oak, it was bottled on July 15th, 2015.

Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, Alicante Bouschet Blackberries, blueberries, violets Dark fruits, spices, mellow 18° C 2016-2022, M6 D8 Zinfandel-braised short ribs with baked carrot purée and crispy shallot

& LADDER CABERNET SAUVIGNON, LOS AMIGOS 8726 HOOK RANCH, ESTATE BOTTLED, CHALK HILL, SONOMA COUNTY, 2013

$45.33

$272.00

This single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from Hook & Ladder’s Los Amigos Ranch vineyard just south of the town of Healdsburg. Gradual heat progression through the growing season in 2013 allowed the Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen slowly with maximum flavour development. A small amount of Merlot (5%) was added to enhance the silky texture of the wine. The bouquet is complex with raisined fruits, treacle, and savoury smoky characteristics. Velvety in structure with fine texture and dark fruit flavours, it is elegantly balanced with both suppleness and structure. A wine with potential for cellaring, winemaker Jason De Loach, Cecil’s grandson, is really coming into his own.

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese Chocolate, earthy fruits Blackcurrant, dark fruit 18° C 2017-2025, M6 D6 Bison steaks with cocoa nib sauce served with a sauté of mixed vegetables

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Savoury, smoke, raisins Dried fruits, treacle 18° C 2016-2025, M6 D8 Grilled beef filet with rosemary roasted potatoes and green salad with blue cheese and dried currants

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Blue Rock Vineyard, Alexander Valley

8727 BABY BLUE ESTATE RED BLEND, BLUE ROCK VINEYARD, ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA, 2014 $43.67

$262.00

The 2014 Baby Blue is a blend of six grape varieties; 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 8% Syrah and 5% Malbec. Alexander Valley, in the north of Sonoma County, lies along the banks of the Russian River Valley as it meanders southwards to Healdsburg. Blue Rock Vineyard is in the north of the region, close to Cloverdale and the trailblazing Silver Oak Cellars. Kenny Kahn was drawn to the region and purchased Blue Rock Vineyard in 1987 with his wife Cheryl. At the time, the estate was all but abandoned and has since been lovingly restored. The original stone cellar dates back to the 1850s and acts as witness to the first Italian settlers who brought vine-cuttings, olive trees and winemaking culture. Located on hillsides between 90 and 180 metres, 49 acres are planted with five Bordeaux varieties and Syrah, all of which are in Baby Blue Estate Red Blend. Soils are shallow over a layer of clay and blue serpentine rock which gives the estate its name. Baby Blue Estate Red Blend 2014 is absolutely delicious. Complex and intense mellow aromas of dark fruits, vanilla and cedar give great appeal. The palate is mediumbodied with juicy fruits and a firm tannin structure. It is drinking well now and has great potential for many years to come. Sonoma County has long been overshadowed by Napa Valley, yet this wine shows what quality areas such as Alexander Valley can produce.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Malbec Mellow, vanilla, cedar, dark fruits Complex, juicy fruits, spice 18° C 2016-2030, M6 D8 Black Angus beef tenderloin roulade stuffed with fontina served with gigante beans and warm radicchio

Hand-picked Cabernet Sauvignon grapes gathered at peak of ripeness, overlooking the Blue Rock estate in the Alexander Valley.

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Paso Robles

Paso Robles has developed a reputation as the Rhône of the west. It is actually a large AVA with a variety of diverse soils and conditions.

Castoro Cellars, Paso Robles CELLARS SAUVIGNON BLANC, ESTATE 8728 CASTORO GROWN, PASO ROBLES, 2015

$20.33

Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated in Castoro’s Dos Viñas Vineyard in the foothills facing south toward Paso Robles. Gooseberry aromas with some floral notes (a touch of Gewürztraminer is added to the wine) lead to a crisp, structured palate.

$122.00 Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer Floral, white fruits Gooseberries, elderflower, [00] 6° C 2016-2017, M8 D9 Orecchiette with chicken and goat cheese

CELLARS ZINFANDEL, ESTATE GROWN, 8729 CASTORO PASO ROBLES, 2014

$23.50

$141.00

Intensely coloured with aromas of chocolate and spice, Castoro Cellars Zinfandel is succulent and smooth with juicy dark fruits and a bitter cherry finish. A dash of Petite Sirah provides spiciness and structure. The wine was matured in French and American oak barrels for six months.

Zinfandel, Petite Sirah Chocolate, spice Succulent black fruits 18° C 2016-2020, M7 D9 Grilled Italian sausage served with spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce and garlic-basil oil Niels Udsen – Castoro Cellars: five million-year-old whale bone fossils greeting the baby grape clusters.

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CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ESTATE GROWN, PASO 8730 CASTORO ROBLES, 2014

$23.67

$142.00

The Paso Robles AVA extends over a wide region with a diverse range of terroirs. The city of Paso Robles lies 32 kilometers from the ocean and the Templeton Gap, a break in the coastal mountain range, creates a pathway for cool ocean air to flow into the warm interior. Cabernet Sauvignon is successful if planted in the appropriate sites. Castoro Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon has intense oaky and cedary aromas complemented with ripe dark fruits. Medium to full-bodied, with succulent black cherry and blackberry flavours, it has a fine, grainy texture and was matured for ten months in French and American oak.

Cabernet Sauvignon Intense cedary oak, dark fruits Black cherries, blackberries 18° C 2016-2022, M6 D7 Roasted sirloin with chanterelle mushrooms

CELLARS RESERVE VIOGNIER, ESTATE 8731 CASTORO GROWN, PASO ROBLES, 2015

$31.17

$187.00

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Paso Robles has been nicknamed the “Rhône of the West” and this Viognier has all the characteristics of a fine Condrieu. Pale in colour with peaches and cream aromas, it is soft and juicy with flavours of pineapples and passion fruit which persist in the mouth. The grapes were grown on Castoro’s Stone’s Throw and Dos Viñas vineyards on the eastside of Paso Robles. Picked on August 29th, the grapes were fermented at low temperature over a long period.

CELLARS RESERVE SYRAH, ESTATE GROWN, 8732 CASTORO PASO ROBLES, 2013

$31.17

$187.00

Dense in colour with smoky ash aromas combined with mellow dark fruits and savoury meat juices, Castoro Cellars Reserve Syrah 2013 is rich and smooth. Matured for 10 months in French and American oak, this is a fullbodied wine with good mid-palate fruit, firm tannins, and good balance. 2013 was a long sunny growing season in Paso Robles producing good quality wines, although yields were low due to California’s ongoing drought.

Viognier

Syrah

Peaches and cream, vanilla

Smoke, ash, floral, dark fruits

Peaches, passion fruit, pineapple, [00]

Savoury, meaty

6° C

18° C

2016-2019, M8 D9

2016-2023, M6 D8

Grilled chicken breast with peach and red onion relish

Seared London broil with truffle parsnips

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CALIFORNIA CASTORO CELLARS

Cunningham CAMBRIDGE Bruce is an Aussie who has made California his home. He works closely CELLARS with Chief Winemaker Douglas Danielak to Santa Rosa produce a range of styles and some fine single-vineyard wines.

Bringing together the many hands that go into the creation of the Cambridge Cellars wines.

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& SUNSET CALIFORNIA SERIES 8734 CAMBRIDGE CHARDONNAY, 2014

$16.33

A crisp and refreshing Californian Chardonnay with flavours of white fruits and poached pears, the grapes were selected from the North Coast and Delta regions and fermented at cool temperature.

$98.00 Chardonnay

& SUNSET CALIFORNIA SERIES MERLOT, 8735 CAMBRIDGE 2014

Restrained, white fruits Crisp, refreshing, [00]

$16.33

8° C 2016-2018, M8 D9

$98.00

Seared scallops with herb-butter pan sauce

2014 was the third in a row of good vintages in California and was also one of the earliest harvests on record. Cambridge & Sunset Merlot 2014 is youthful in colour with aromas of mulberries and spice. Mediumbodied, it develops chocolate and bitter cherry flavours on the palate. It is smooth with the potential for some cellaring.

Merlot Mulberries, spices Chocolate, bitter cherries 18° C 2016-2022, M6 D7 Sicilian pizza topped with fennel sausage and tomato sauce

& SUNSET CALIFORNIA SERIES 8736 CAMBRIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 2014

$16.33

$98.00

Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were cultivated in some of California’s best coastal regions where conditions are more moderate and a bit cooler. Bright plum in colour, the Cambridge & Sunset Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 has notes of grass, fresh hay and dark fruits. A more floral characteristic comes through in the mouth, supported with firm acidity.

& SUNSET CALIFORNIA SERIES 8737 CAMBRIDGE ZINFANDEL, 2014

Cabernet Sauvignon Floral, hay

$21.00

Dark fruits, sour cherry 18° C 2016-2020, M7 D8 Meat loaf with red wine glaze

$126.00

Zinfandel does well in the hot, dry climate and soils of Lodi where most of the grapes for this wine were cultivated. Ruby in colour, it has aromas of red berries, forest fruits and leather. The palate is soft, mediumbodied with balsamic flavours and a sour cherry finish.

Drinking nicely now, it is best enjoyed over the next two to three years.

Zinfandel Red berries, leather Forest fruits, balsamic 18° C 2016-2019, M7 D8 Pork chops with balsamic cherry sauce

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& SUNSET CALIFORNIA SERIES PINOT 8738 CAMBRIDGE NOIR, 2014

$21.00

$126.00

Pinot Noir prefers the cooler regions of Sonoma County and Napa Valley, and these were blended with grapes from the Sacramento River Delta to produce a balanced, yet firm wine. Garnet in colour, the 2014 has floral aromas with a soft, light palate and flavours of juicy red berry fruits.

Pinot Noir Floral, violets Juicy berries

COLD CREEK VINEYARD CHARDONNAY, 8739 CAMBRIDGE CARNEROS, 2014 Cold Creek Ranch is on the cooler Sonoma side of the Los Carneros appellation. Aromas of passion fruit, lime $26.67 and vanilla lead to a soft palate full of tropical fruits.

This is a smooth, medium-bodied dry white with flavours of nectarines and other white fruits. The vineyard is shrouded in fog in the mornings which slowly burns off $160.00 as the region warms up. Chardonnay grapes are thus protected from the sun’s rays to ripen slowly and retain natural acidity. The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation and was aged for 11 months in French oak barrels, although the oak remains subtly in the background.

Chardonnay

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Passion fruit, lime, vanilla

2016-2019, M8 D8

Tropical fruits, nectarines, [00]

Grilled veal chop and sautéed broccoli with garlic

8° C 2016-2019, M7 D9 Free-range roasted rosemary garlic chicken with roasted potatoes

Finding a little time to frolic in the vineyards post-harvest.

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8740 CAMBRIDGE MERITAGE, NAPA VALLEY, 2013 $29.33

$176.00

A concentrated spicy wine made from Bordeaux grape varieties, the Cambridge Meritage 2013 is a blend of 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc. Aromas of coffee and spice mingle with black fruits, herbs and smoky bacon. The palate is soft and juicy with leafy blackcurrant flavours.

Produced from 100% Napa Valley grapes, 2013 was a year that favoured laterripening varieties such as the noble Cabernet Sauvignon with consistent weather allowing full development of flavour and tannins. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is soft, supple and structured. The individual lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc were matured in premium French oak barrels for 18 months prior to selecting and blending the best barrels.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Black fruits, smoky Juicy fruits, herbs, leafy, blackcurrant 18° C 2016-2022, M6 D7 Rolled flank steak stuffed with blue cheese and bread crumbs

8741 TIERRA Y MAR ZINFANDEL, EL RIO VIVO, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, 2014 $28.00

$168.00

A single-vineyard wine produced from old vine Zinfandel cultivated on steep eastern slopes in the Russian River Valley region, Tierra y Mar Zinfandel is a massive wine at 16.8% alcohol! Despite its frighteningly high alcohol level, the wine is perfectly balanced and very drinkable, a testament to the concentrated, flavoursome grapes produced by the old vines. Complex aromas of smoke, lavender, spices and wood lead to more dark fruits and spice on the palate. Medium-bodied with good acidity, it ends with some chewy tannin. It was matured for 13 months in 70% French and 30% new American oak.

Zinfandel Lavender, smoke, woody Dark fruits, spice 18° C 2016-2020, M7 D8 Classic New Orleans gumbo

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Butterfly Ridge Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard, located in Paso Robles; the vines are 19 years old and produce intense, luscious berries. The bright sunlight and the proximity to the ocean make this an ideal location for growing Cabernet Sauvignon.

MOUNTAIN VIEW WINERY View Winery is now fully owned San Rafael Mountain

by Angelo Pera and his family. Angelo

manages 19 vineyards ranging in size from two to 40-acre plots and is ably assisted by his two daughters Olivia and Christina.

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8744 OPIMIAN CALIFORNIA RED, NV $10.92

8743 OPIMIAN CALIFORNIA WHITE, NV $10.92

A light, refreshing white with flavours of stone fruits, peaches, some floral notes and a touch of marzipan, the Opimian California white is a blend of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer. All varieties were cold-fermented.

This easy-drinking red is soft and smooth with red berry flavours. Produced from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir and Barbera, the vines were planted between 1982 and 1994. Half the wine was matured in American oak.

$131.00 Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Barbera Wine gums Red berries

$131.00

18° C Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer

2016-2017, M8 D9 Pulled pork sliders

Stone fruit, marzipan, floral Peaches, lemon, [00] 6° C 2016-2017, M8 D9 Seared scallops with citrus ginger sauce

8746 BUTTERFLY RIDGE PINOT GRIGIO, CALIFORNIA, 2015 $14.42

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CALIFORNIA, 8745 RIVERVIEW 2014

$14.42

Produced from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown on California’s Central Coast, Riverview 2014 has aromas of dark fruits with a hint of leather. The wine was aged for eight months in second-use American oak barrels and is light to medium-bodied.

Pale in colour with aromas of fresh pears, Butterfly Ridge Pinot Grigio is soft and light on the palate with a crisp lemon and lime acidity and flavour of green apples.

The La Slough Vineyard in Clarksburg was planted in 2001 on sandy loam soils mixed with fertile clay.

$173.00 Pinot Grigio Apples, pears Crisp lemon, lime, [00] 6° C

$173.00

2016-2017, M8 D9 Cabernet Sauvignon Dark fruit, hint of leather

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Juicy dark fruits 18° C 2016-2018, M8 D9 Baked lasagne

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Angelo Pera and his daughter Christina in the Chardonnay vineyard inspecting the vines for proper development; in this vineyard, they grow a heavy canopy of leaves to protect the grapes from too much direct sunlight, resulting in proper evenness in ripening that is desired for producing the Butterfly Ridge, Monterey County, Chardonnay.

8747 BUTTERFLY RIDGE CHARDONNAY, MONTEREY COUNTY, 2014 $15.42

$185.00

The northernmost areas of Monterey, those closest to the ocean, are cold and windy with gusts and fog blowing in from Monterey Bay. This is viticulture at the limit of being almost too cold to grow and ripen wine grapes; perfect for high quality Chardonnay. Butterfly Ridge Chardonnay 2014 has spicy fruit aromas leading to a soft, broad palate with crisp lemon acidity. Vines were planted over thirty years ago on sandy loam soils. The grapes were harvested and fermented in stainless steel with no use of oak. The wine went through malolactic fermentation to temper the grapes’ natural cool climate acidity.

Chardonnay White fruits, spice Lemon, grapefruit, [00] 8° C 2016-2018, M8 D9 Meyer lemon crab salad

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RIDGE ZINFANDEL ROSÉ, CALIFORNIA, 8748 BUTTERFLY 2015

$11.58

Vibrant in colour with aromas of red cherries and strawberries, Butterfly Ridge Zinfandel Rosé is fermented a little drier than most blush wines, with 11.5% alcohol. The palate is smooth with flavours of red berries and cream balanced with a sherbet finish.

$139.00

8749 BUTTERFLY RIDGE MERLOT, CENTRAL COAST, 2015

Zinfandel Strawberry

$15.08

Red berries, cream, [00] 6° C

$181.00

2016-2017, M8 D9

Merlot grapes were grown on the eastern side of Santa Maria in the Central Coast of California. Santa Maria Valley has one of the longest growing seasons in California. Mellow aromas of forest fruits and some savoury notes lead to a medium to full-bodied wine, supple and well-balanced. Vines were planted in 1988 on an east/west axis. Warm daytime temperatures and sun allow the grapes to fully ripen.

Merlot

Brie grilled cheese with strawberries sandwich

Mellow, forest fruits Savoury 18° C 2016-2020, M7 D8 Mushroom Marsala fettuccine

RIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CENTRAL 8750 BUTTERFLY COAST, 2014

$16.00

$192.00

Intense fresh blackcurrants, spicy oak and smoky bacon aromas complement one another. The palate is mellow with good mid-palate fruit and some firm chewy tannins on the finish. The vineyard is located in northern Paso Robles, with 2014 producing concentrated grapes. After fermentation, the wine was matured for eight months in American oak barrels.

8751 BUTTERFLY RIDGE PINOT NOIR, CENTRAL COAST, 2015

Cabernet Sauvignon Blackcurrant, spicy oak

$17.58

Smoke, firm finish 18° C 2016-2018, M8 D9 Bison cheeseburger with caramelized onions and horseradish aioli

$211.00

Intense red berry fruits, great Pinot Noir character with a soft, light palate, this wine is smooth with bags of flavour. The Pinot Noir was planted on the Santa Maria Vineyard in 1998. Sunny days interspersed with cool, foggy evenings leads to perfect flavour development and balanced acidity. The wine was aged for a short time in oak.

Pinot Noir Red berries Smooth, red fruits

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16° C 2016-2018, M8 D9 Herb-butter roasted turkey with Pinot Noir gravy

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VINOSELECCIÓN Spain, which has centuries of winemaking history, had somewhat lost its way. The last decade has seen a renaissance all around Spain with interest in all things food and wine.

The Sierra de Cantabria mountain range, Rioja Alavesa; the vineyards lie at high altitudes, thus cooler temperatures help the grapes acquire moderate acid levels and good color.

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VERDEJO, DO RUEDA, AGRÍCOLA 8754 AZUMBRE CASTELLANA, 2015

$15.00

$90.00

8755 SANZ SAUVIGNON, DO RUEDA, VINOS SANZ, 2015

Pale and bright in colour, Azumbre Verdejo 2015 has aromas of fresh green apples and cut hay. The palate is soft and broad in structure with flavours of pears and other white fruits. It is produced from 100% Verdejo, the principal grape variety of Rueda named after the green colour of the berries.

$17.33

$104.00

Pale lime in colour with restrained aromas of fresh limes and cream, this wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Sanz Sauvignon 2015 shows more fruit on the palate with flavours of gooseberries and green apples which linger.

Produced at the oldest winery in Rueda, Vinos Sanz was established over six generations ago at La Seca and was one of the first to plant Sauvignon Blanc. The estate covers over 100 hectares of grapes with the best Sauvignon Blanc plots selected.

Verdejo Sauvignon Blanc

Fresh green apples, hay

Limes, cream

White fruits, pears, [02]

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Roasted halibut served with purée of spring peas and tender potatoes

Grilled sea bass with chili-lime dressing

8756 ENATE GEWÜRZTRAMINER, DO SOMONTANO, BODEGA ENATE, 2015 $19.83

$119.00

Somontano, meaning at the foot of the mountains, lies close to the Pyrenees Mountains and the border with France. Bodega Enate was founded in the early 1990s and winemaker Jesús Artajona Serrano has been making fine quality wines there since the very beginning.

The 2015 Gewürztraminer has aromas of lemon and citronella with a soft, smooth body and intense flavours of Turkish delight and lemon curd which haunt the palate, complemented by delicious fresh acidity.

2015 was a top-notch vintage in Somontano. The grapes were picked fully ripe and underwent several hours of skin contact prior to cool fermentation, then early bottling in November to capture all the fruit.

Gewürztraminer Lemon, citronella Turkish delight, lemon curd, [00] 6° C 2016-2017, M8 D9 Sesame-ginger Salmon en Papillote

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DE LOS FRAILES ROSADO, DO CIGALES, BODEGA 8757 VAL VALDELOSFRAILES, GRUPO MATARROMERA, 2015

$14.33

$86.00

The Val de Los Frailes Rosado is a dry rosé brimming with exuberant red fruits. Cigales, in the north of Spain, is renowned for the quality of its rosés and this one certainly deserves attention. Tempranillo grapes with a touch of Verdejo were grown on the Finca Terrón Blanco Vineyard and produced a raspberry-coloured wine which exudes juicy red fruits, raspberry, and strawberry jam. 90 hectares of vines are planted on loamy clay soils around Quintanilla de Trigueros.

Tempranillo, Verdejo Strawberry, wine gums Raspberry, strawberry jam, [00] 6° C 2016-2017, M8 D9 Seared scallops with Serrano ham

9 MESES, DOCA RIOJA, BODEGAS LUIS 8759 KODEN, ALEGRE, 2014 TINTO FINO ROBLE, DO RIBERA DEL DUERO, 8758 EMINA BODEGA EMINA, GRUPO MATARROMERA, 2014

$16.33

$98.00

A sister winery to Val de Los Frailes, Emina is part of the same Matarromera Group set up by Carlos Moro, an agricultural engineer turned winemaker extraordinaire.

Emina Tinto Fino Roble 2014 is deep in colour with ripe blackberry fruit, plums and vanilla. A deliciously vibrant wine with mellow flavours of cooked forest fruits, it ends with zippy acidity and lingering black cherry and vanilla.

Bodegas Luis Alegre lies close to the town of Laguardia in the Rioja Alavesa sub-region. The winery is set into $16.33 the hillside, allowing grapes to be gravity-fed directly into tank after picking. Koden has an intense, spicy, smoky aroma which slightly masks the fruit lurking in the background. This is a medium-bodied wine, $98.00 concentrated with meaty fruit flavours and chewy tannins on the finish. The grapes coming from some younger vines underwent cold soak before fermentation.

The wine was matured for nine months in new American oak barrels.

Tempranillo

Tempranillo Blackberry, vanilla Mellow cooked fruit, black cherries 18° C 2016-2022, M6 D8 Spanish lamb stew

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ALEGRE CRIANZA, DOCA RIOJA, BODEGAS LUIS 8760 LUIS ALEGRE, 2013

$19.50

$117.00

Luis Alegre Crianza is a firm, linear wine with marked acidity, requiring some time in bottle to soften. It has mellow aromas of cooked fruit and spice, vanilla, and red berries with a twist of dill. A blend of 90% Tempranillo with 5% Graciano, and 5% Garnacha, this is a barrel selection. The grapes were cultivated on 40-year-old vines at an altitude of 500 metres. After harvesting by hand and fermentation, the wine was aged for 14 months in 80% American and 20% French oak.

EIZAGA CRIANZA, DOCA RIOJA, VINOS EIZAGA, 8761 VIÑA 2013

$18.00

$108.00

Distinctly oaky with an intense pencil lead characteristic, dark fruits and slate, this is a firm, solid wine. Produced from 100% Tempranillo, vines are planted on calcareous soils close to the Sierra Cantabria Mountains, which act as a natural barrier to the stormy, humid weather conditions coming in from the Bay of Biscay. Vinos Eizaga is a family-owned estate with brothers Carlos and Javier Garcia working 40 hectares. The wine was matured for 14 months in oak.

Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha

Tempranillo

Mellow cooked fruits

Intense, spicy oak, cedar

Red berries, dill, cranberries

Firm, tight palate

18° C

18° C

2017-2022, M6 D6

2016-2022, M6 D7

Pork, chorizo and potato stew

Filet of beef, fondant potato and truffled wild mushrooms

Félix A. González Jiménez, the Grupo Matarromera winemaker, crafts several types of wines, from young reds through to Crianzas and Reservas.

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BODEGAS BENTOMIZ Málaga Winemaking history in the hills around Málaga is one of the oldest in Europe, but with demand for sweet wines falling dramatically, many old vineyards were abandoned.

Clara Verheij and her husband André Both moved to Andalucía in the 1990s. They bought a plot of land in Sayalonga and found that unbeknownst to them they were the proud owners of an abandoned vineyard; the vines are 80 to 100 years old and were planted on the Terruño Pizarroso slate soils. Today, they have received critical acclaim internationally for their wines which are served in dozens of Michelin-starred restaurants.

David, the proprietors’ godson, four years old and already helping with the harvest.

They named the Ariyanas David, Tinto Dulce after him, as he was born in the same year this wine was created.

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SECO, SOBRE LÍAS FINAS, DO SIERRAS DE 8762 ARIYANAS MÁLAGA, BODEGAS BENTOMIZ, 2014

$24.83

$149.00

Bodegas Bentomiz is in the Axarquía sub-region which runs along the coast and inland to Nerja. Vines are located in the hills in sight of the Mediterranean Sea where they enjoy long, dry summers moderated by the sea breeze. Produced from Moscatel de Alejandría, the Ariyanas Seco Sobre Lías Finas has intense citrus limes aromas with flinty notes; the palate is soft with structure and a pithy grapefruit finish. Fermented to dryness, it was matured on fine lees for eight months.

DAVID, TINTO DULCE, DO MÁLAGA, 8763 ARIYANAS BODEGAS BENTOMIZ, 2013 Ariyanas derives its name from the Moorish hamlet that stood beside the vineyard centuries ago and comes from $22.83 the Arabic word for aromatic. Ariyanas David, produced from 100% Merlot, is a naturally sweet red wine with aromas of redcurrants, sloes and raspberries. The grapes were harvested at the end of August, and then left on $137.00 drying racks for three days. The wine was fermented to achieve 13% alcohol with a natural residual sweetness perfectly balanced by the acidity. It was matured in oak barrels for six months. It can be served as an apéritif, with chocolate and fruit desserts or with main dishes such as game.

Merlot Sloes, redcurrants Raspberries, cranberries, [06] 8° C

Moscatel de Alejandría

2016-2020, M8 D9

Green apples, lime

Pan-roasted duck breast with raspberry sauce

Grapefruit, flint, [01] 6° C 2016-2017, M8 D9 Spicy Thai crab and sweet corn fritters

DULCE, TERRUÑO PIZARROSO, DO MÁLAGA, 8765 ARIYANAS BODEGAS BENTOMIZ, 2009

DULCE, NATURALMENTE DULCE, DO 8764 ARIYANAS MÁLAGA, BODEGAS BENTOMIZ, 2011

$23.33

Bright in colour, there are intense aromas of all manner of citrus fruits, mandarins and tangerines, with orange blossom, a hint of dried apricot, and vanilla. The palate is soft with great acidity, finishing on flavours of lemon and apricot; sweet, yet elegant and refreshing.

$140.00

Moscatel de Alejandría Moscatel de Alejandría

Complex, tropical fruits

Mandarins, tangerines

Cape gooseberries, apricots, bitter almond, [08]

Citrus, vanilla, apricots, [08] 6° C 2016-2020, M7 D9 Apricot cobbler

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The top of the range and a stunning wine, the Ariyanas Dulce Terruño Pizarroso is complex and mellow with $35.00 aromas of cassis, passion fruit, cape gooseberries, and other tropical fruits. Matured for six months in new French oak, the quality of the fruit yielded by these old vines on the poor Terruño Pizarroso slate soils takes it $210.00 all in its stride and simply shines through with lingering flavours of fresh apricots and bitter almonds. In keeping with the style of the wines, the Ariyanas are all elegantly presented and sealed with the stylish Vinolok glass stopper which, incidentally, is super easy to reseal and keep in the fridge.

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The Brandy cellars at Pérez Barquero, where this noble spirit, produced from wine distillation, ages in old casks to slowly acquire its aroma and flavor.

PÉREZ BARQUERO Andalucía, Montilla-Moriles Bodega Pérez Barquero was established in 1905 in the historic winemaking centre of Montilla. Here it produces wines from grapes grown on the chalky soils of the Sierra de Montilla and Los Moriles Altos.

Pedro Ximénez grapes thrive on the albariza soils.

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Freshly-picked grape bunches are laid out on straw mats and bathed in the end-of-summer sun; they are turned over several times by hand. The areas of land, where this process is carried out, are called “paseras”, from the Spanish “pasa” (raisin).

LA CAÑADA, VERDEJO, DOP MONTILLA8766 FINCA MORILES, PÉREZ BARQUERO, 2015

$16.17

A dry, still wine produced from Verdejo grapes, Finca La Cañada 2015 has a honeyed aroma overlaying green apples and vanilla. The palate is broad in structure with fresh apple flavours and crisp acidity.

$97.00 Verdejo Honey, vanilla, green apples Crisp green apples, [00] 6° C 2016-2017, M8 D9 Chicken fajitas and rice salad

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AMIGOS FINO, DOP MONTILLA-MORILES, PÉREZ 8767 LOS BARQUERO The main grape in the Montilla-Moriles region is Pedro Ximénez or PX which thrives in this hot, arid climate. $16.83 The same grape is used to make a range of styles, although all start out the same way. The grapes are picked and pressed and the juice fermented. Once fermentation is complete the wines undergo malolactic $101.00 fermentation. They are then placed in concrete or oak vats and left in order for a “flor” to develop. This is a type of yeast that develops on the surface of the wine as a film, feeding from nutrients in the wine and adding flavour. Those wines with the most “flor” produce the Fino style. Los Amigos Fino has flinty smoke characteristics combined with apple and a long finish. It is dry with a natural alcohol of 15%.

AMIGOS AMONTILLADO, DOP MONTILLA8768 LOS MORILES, PÉREZ BARQUERO

$20.83

$125.00

Amontillado has an altogether more nutty style. These are matured in American oak casks in a solera system for an extended period of time, taking on an amber colour. Los Amigos Amontillado has aromas of burnt sugar, treacle, vanilla and raisins with a nutty, woody finish.

Pedro Ximénez Treacle, vanilla Nutty, oaky, [01] 18° C Ready to drink, will not develop in bottle

Pedro Ximénez

Fried Spanish anchovies with fennel and Romesco sauce

Flinty, apples Smoky, [00] 8° C Ready to drink, will not develop in bottle Prawns and Ibérico ham

BARQUERO PEDRO XIMÉNEZ, DOP MONTILLA8769 GRAN MORILES, PÉREZ BARQUERO

$22.83

$137.00

Gran Barquero Pedro Ximénez is the ultimate in decadence with over 420 grams per litre of syrupy sweetness. Mahogany in colour, it has aromas of treacle, raisins and liquorice. The rich, sweet palate is offset by bitter raisin and chocolate with acidity providing length.

It is not a wine for everyday drinking, but an unctuous treat at the end of a meal.

BRIGADIER BRANDY, PÉREZ BARQUERO Spain produces some fine brandy, and Brigadier is smooth and mellow. Amber in colour, it was matured in the solera system for six months. Woody and quince aromas lead to nice, sweet oaky flavours and a soft finish.

8770

Pedro Ximénez Treacle, raisins, liquorice

$20.83 $125.00

Bitter raisins, [10] 18° C Ready to drink, will not develop in bottle Dark chocolate fondant

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Cinciano is on the site of a medieval hamlet sitting on the crest looking across to San Gimignano, nestled in the hills and down onto the less picturesque town of Poggibonsi. Winemaker Valerio Marconi makes a range of wines and is also responsible for pressing the estates’ olives.

Young and dynamic, Valerio is passionate about every aspect of this estate and his region.

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8771 CINCIANO BIANCO, IGP TOSCANA, 2015

8772 CINCIANO GOTIFREDO, IGP TOSCANA, 2015

$16.67

$18.33

$100.00

Stone fruits and mineral aromas belie the mandarin and tangerine citrus flavours on the palate. This is a soft, smooth wine with a crisp lemon acidity and a long grapefruit finish. Produced from 70% Viognier, 20% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Grechetto, it has great appeal. Vines are cultivated on slopes of Albarese soils at 200 metres with south east exposure. After picking by hand, the grapes were de-stemmed, pressed and the juice rapidly cooled and left to decant.

$110.00

Grapes from young Sangiovese vines were used to produce this flavoursome rosé. Raspberry pink in colour, it has a savoury edge to the nose, with bready notes and some blackcurrant. This is a serious style of rosé, well-balanced with firm acidity and structure. The vines are four to ten years old, planted on stony compact soils composed of shale, schist and limestone.

Sangiovese Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Grechetto White fruits, stone Lemon, mandarins, [00] 6° C 2016-2017, M8 D9

Raspberries, blackcurrant Savoury, bready notes, [00] 6° C 2016-2017, M8 D9 Caprese salad and prosciutto

Panko-breaded cod with lemon-garlic asparagus

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The Tower area of Cinciano’s “agriturismo” (farmhouse); it is situated just 50 meters from the heart of the estate and offers breathtaking views of the valley.

8773 CINCIANO CHIANTI CLASSICO, DOCG, 2014

Youthful with concentration and a tight structure, Cinciano Chianti Classico 2014 merits some keeping before opening. Aromas of red cherry and vanilla lead $21.33 to a linear structure with good balance, ripe tannins and a dense, but fine texture. Produced from 100% Sangiovese cultivated between 250 and 350 metres, yields were restricted to 1.3 kilo per vine with grapes $128.00 harvested by hand at the end of September, early October. Fermentation was carried out in cement tanks for ten days at 28°C to 30°C. The wine was matured in large Slavonian oak casks for ten months.

Sangiovese Red cherries, vanilla Medium-bodied, ripe fruits 18° C 2016-2022, M6 D7 Pappardelle with wild boar ragù

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CHIANTI CLASSICO, GRAN SELEZIONE, 8774 CINCIANO DOCG, 2011 Medium brick ruby in colour with some developed notes, Cinciano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2011 has $34.17 mellow aromas with all-spice, vanilla, Morello cherries and a touch of leather. The palate is soft and smooth and the wine was matured for 30 months in Slavonian oak casks. The highest quality selection of grapes $205.00 were hand-picked mid-October. Vines are planted at 300 metres facing south west and have an average of 20 years of age. Lively flavours of liquorice, oak and cherries dance on the tongue. A flavoursome wine, it will reach its optimum for drinking in a couple of years.

Sangiovese Mellow, vanilla, Morello cherries Liquorice, oaky, cherries 18° C 2016-2022, M6 D7 New York Strip topped with gorgonzola, served with caramelized onion compote and garlic mashed potatoes

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Produced from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown on California’s Central Coast, Riverview 2014 has aromas of dark fruits with a hint of leather. The wine was aged for eight months in second-use American oak barrels and is light to medium-bodied.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

White fruits, spice

Dark fruit, hint of leather

Lemon, grapefruit, [00]

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OUR WINE PROGRAMS

Opimian Select

Expand your horizons, cellar, taste — it doesn’t matter what it is. Opimian Select will provide you with several different wines to try from eight different wine regions. You can sample and taste the great, everyday selection of wine from our suppliers… find a few favourites and discover what characteristics you love. Over the course of the year, members enrolled in this program receive eight mixed cases of wine, one from each Cellar Offering.

Founders’ Choice

Invest in your cellar, palate, experience – the Founders’ Choice program will enrich many aspects of your life… it will refine your palate and develop your cellar. Over the course of the year, members enrolled in this program receive eight cases of premium wine, one for each Cellar Offering. This program is for members who are looking to expand their cellars and refine their palate.

Founders’ Choice is a hidden jewel among Opimian’s wine selection – rare with many unique facets that reveal something new with each case.

Wente Vineyards is the Founders’ Choice feature supplier on this Cellar Offering.

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