Team Member New Product Guide BWS C1R CHAMPAGNE, SPARKLING, WHITE & ROSÉ 2019
The Pinnacle Summer Wine Guide highlights the key wine segments & products for the Summer period to focus on which will help you win summer for your respective store.
An Introduction to the SummerPinnacleWineGuide KEY
As I introduce you all to your Pinnacle Summer Wine Guide, I also want to take this opportunity to thank all of you in the amazing work that you’ve done in bringing new products to life in your stores.
#EXPLODEPROSECCO ... Prosecco is still driving the growth of total Sparkling wine, and we are growing it well ahead of our competitors. We aim to keep hold of this momentum by introducing more new and exciting brands into our range.
#SECRETSAUCE … And lastly, Pinnacle the “Secret Sauce” that brings all these great initiatives together. This guide highlights the extensive range of very exciting new Pinnacle wines that we can’t wait for you to share with your customers. It is designed to help navigate your new range with helpful tips and selling suggestions for each wine. I hope you find this guide helpful for you and your team to get behind the segments & products that will enable you win Summer this year.
#SURGINGintoEMERGING … Think Cava & Cremant. These are fantastic styles of Sparkling wine made in the same traditional way as Champagne. They often over-deliver in quality v/s other Sparkling Wines. For white wine lovers, they can now savour Fiano, Vermentino, Soave, Grillo, Gruner Veltliner to name a few.
#THINKPINK … The Rose phenomenon continues to grow and this year you’ll see it making its foray into Rose prosecco, Rose Cava along with the already established Sparkling Rose. We have also added some exciting new still rose brands many with stunning packaging to keep our customers engaged in this highly profitable sub category.
- NITIN ARORA, Category Manager - Wine LEGEND: $17 - $20$12 - $16Under $12 $31+$21 - $30
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Named after the famous French explorer who circumnavigated the globe and part of the portfolio of the Martell House, celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, this is a stellar champagne, with a creamy texture, notes of brioche, stonefruit and citrus, and great length. It is a blend of the traditional grapes, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, which are selected only from the region’s finest Premier Cru vineyards, making it extraordinary value. CRU BRUT 350155
Champagne
Champagne – the world’s undisputed champion of sparkling wines. It surprises many to learn how varied it can be. This great value example Louis Auger sits very firmly at the aperitif end of the spectrum, offering freshness and length, with an ethereal complexity. There are notes of citrus, fresh bread and crisp apples. It closes with a soft, gentle finish. The ideal beginning to any occasion or to match an array of lighter dishes. Perfect with oysters. LOUIS AUGER BRUT NV 753932
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Sparkling As they used to say in the classics, this is a wine for drinking, not thinking. A delightfully fresh and full of flavour sparkling, this is all florals and citrus notes. It forms part of the Silhouette range which has long been a favourite around the country. Even better, the new larger size provides even more great drinking, yet remains at the old price. Listen to your Queen and
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The ruggedly spectacular vineyards of Tasmania have proved themselves capable of producing such fine sparkling wine that many think them the most serious challenger to the great Champagnes. The traditional grapes of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir make this Distant South sparkling, a wine of finesse and complexity, of length and flavour. A rich toastiness mingles with crisp apple notes, backed by a persistent creamy texture. A sparkling wine of outstanding quality.
The name ‘Fleur de Prairie’ means ‘wildflowers’ and anyone who has visited the Provençal region in the south of France will have seen the sweeping fields of lavender and sunflowers. A blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Muscat, gentle ripening in ideal conditions have ensured that this fresh and floral sparkling is redolent with juicy strawberries and a mix of red berries. To complete the package, the wine has its own specially embossed bottle.
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Amelia Burge is the 6th generation of one of Australia’s most famous winemaking families and already forging a stellar reputation for herself. The history and legacy of the Barossa runs in her blood, but she is already writing new chapters. Her delightful sparkling wine combines classic varieties and neatly entwines that history with a contemporary perspective. It walks the fine line between rich summer fruits and brioche with the elegance and fine bead of the best sparkling. BRUT53160
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Versus is a fun take for a serious wine. This collaborative effort between the competitive 6th generation of the Burge family, Amelia and Trent, Barossa stalwarts, has seen brother and sister push each other to new heights. The result is this delicious sparkler. A Chardonnay Pinot Noir blend with notes of fresh summer fruits yet real complexity, a rich mouthfeel but a light and crisp finish.
Cremant de Bourgogne, once massively popular, is now a local gem far too rarely seen beyond Burgundy’s borders. Simonnet-Febvre, a leading producer of Chablis since 1840, offers this delightful example, made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, a reminder of past glories and a prime example of today’s gems. A wine of finesse, it offers fresh bread, minerals and citrus, with mouth-watering acidity, supple texture and a long, clean finish.
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From France’s fabled LanguedocRoussillon region, made from Chardonnay and Blanquette, which is sometimes known as Mauzac, this wine continues the legacy established back in 1531 when Limoux produced the world's first bottle-fermented sparkling wine. A delightful sparkler with a supple texture, crisp acidity and persistent bead, the flavours move through grapefruit and lemon curd to flint and yeast. A pleasing alternative to Champagne and one which offers excellent value.
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Looking for something exciting and new? Santaro has done it all for you. They have taken fine wine from the renowned King Valley, destined for prosecco, and blended it to offer perfectly balanced peach aromas and flavours, making for an instant and delicious Bellini. The ideal premix. This famous cocktail may have been invented in Venice, Italy, but it reaches its full potential here.
The epitome of cool, Dean & Monroe is dedicated to fashion lovers everywhere. In its unique and instantly identifiable bottle, with its distinctive bold flavours, this King Valley Prosecco, offering a splash of colour in every sense, is the perfect drop for summer – perhaps this season's most instagrammable sparkling wine? The King Valley is Australia's most highly regarded region for this grape. A delightfully refreshing prosecco, it offers elegant melon and white peach notes and has been deliberately created as a slightly sweeter style to suit Australian palates, rather than the traditional drier style found in Italy. Fantastic value, it's sure to be a hit with customers looking for a bottle with a difference to share with friends!
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This organic Prosecco, named after a member of the family who own Enoitalia, reflects not only the world’s growing love affair with this Italian classic but also the move towards organic viticulture. Made from Glera, no pesticides, insecticides or herbicides were involved. The result is a wine with a pleasing texture, gentle complexity, delightful floral notes and a nod to tropical flavours. The perfect sparkling with which to toast the future.
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Freixenet’s Prosecco, their venture into Italy, is available not only in the glittering new 750ml bottle but also in the extremely convenient 200ml bottles, ideal for those with limited time or numbers. Small, these might be, but they offer the same delicious and refreshing wine with its bright apple, floral and citrus notes in the extra-dry style.
• Prosecco was responsible for approx. 50% of the total growth in sparkling wine in BWS in F19 DID YOU KNOW:
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From its genesis more than a century ago, this small family business producing Cava, Spain’s famous sparkling wine, has grown into one of the most respected in the Penedes region, leading the way in innovation. Using the traditional Cava varieties of Macabeo, Xarello and Parellada, this sparkling wine is fresh and full of flavour with notes of apples, citrus and florals, rounded off by a clean dry finish. A fine example of how exciting Cava can be.
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The names, ‘Freixenet’ and ‘Cava’ will forever be entwined, with the producer, not only the biggest in Cava country but the largest of sparkling wine in all the world. And they have turned their considerable expertise to the increasingly popular organic wines with this effort from the Valencia region. A blend of Macabeo and Chardonnay, it exhibits flavours of pears and limes, with notes of florals with fresh acidity and fine length.
As with the white Prosecco, this Rosé from the leading Spanish producer, Freixenet, is also available in the cute, yet extremely convenient size of just 200mls. An Italian classic, it also offers those delightfully refreshing notes of florals, apples and red berries in an extra-dry style. What picnic or lazy summer afternoon would not be made even better by a few of these chilled gems?
The world’s largest sparkling wine producer has spread its wings from their traditional Cava vineyards, all the way to Italy and the vineyards near Veneto, to offer this Prosecco. Made from the Glera grape, in the extra-dry style, it is a refreshing and easy drinking sparkling with hints of green apples, florals and citrus notes. Delicate in taste but robust enough for the heartiest of celebrations.
Go south, young man, and drink the superb wines from the astonishingly beautiful island of Tasmania. The rest of the wine-loving world is joining you. Vibrant and flavoursome Sauvignon Blanc has taken the world by storm and the vineyards of the Distant South are proving the ideal location for this grape. This is a bright, refreshing, edgy and generous style, with delightful gooseberry, citrus and tropical flavours. Ideal for a dish of the nearly-as-famous Tasmanian seafood.
Isabel Estate has long been regarded as one of the finest wineries to be found in the beautiful Marlborough region on the South Island of New Zealand. Everything is grown and made on their vineyard estate. The region’s flagship variety is given special treatment here, with selective barrel fermentation and lees ageing, all designed to increase this thrilling Sauvignon Blanc’s complexity. A mix of tropical and stonefruit notes with a long finish. A complex and interesting take on this much-loved variety.
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While New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc has grabbed all the attention over recent years, it is easy to forget that the grape’s spiritual home is France’s Loire Valley, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There, with generations of experience behind the makers, it makes a more subtle, less aggressive wine than its Kiwi counterpart. This fine example offers a pleasing mix of floral notes, vegetal characters and lovely hints of exotic fruits. A lovely rounded, balanced wine.
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Western Australia’s signature white has long been a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, often known as a ‘Classic Dry White’. Crisp, clean, refreshing and with great length, what could better represent the state? This wine offers a richness, balance and vibrancy that is wonderfully appealing. Notes of florals and citrus, with some grassy hints to finish. Perfect with a light seafood dish, something else the West does well.
The world’s largest wine brand, from California, is always keen to support good people and good causes and they have been doing so for more than thirty years. Now, they are doing so with their range of wines from Australia. This delightful Savvy offers refreshing flavours of citrus and lime with notes of both passionfruit and nectarine. A great addition to a fun range.
The massively popular and slightly eccentric Noble Fellows range of wines offer their interpretation of New Zealand’s most popular grape from its most adored vineyards. That more than 80% of Marlborough is devoted to Sauvignon Blanc tells you all you need to know. A pleasing minerality is overlaid by the much-loved mix of tropical passionfruit and citrus flavours. A long, crisp finish. Shows exactly why the world has taken to this grape with such devotion.
New Zealand’s famous Marlborough region has many fine wineries and Isabel Estate is one of the best. They show ultimate respect to both the vine and their location, with every grape grown on the property and every wine made in their own winery. The careful, yet gentle use of quality French oak is well supported by notes of figs, rockmelons, vanilla and that intriguing struck match flintiness. Refined and with great length. A superb wine from a classic grape.
La Villette is best known as a famous old district of Paris where the city’s most important food and wine market was located. A place for Parisians to meet, talk, argue, eat and drink and some of the City of Light’s best bistros were found here. This richly flavoured Chardonnay reflects all that was loved about the district. There is freshness, bright acidity and flavours ranging from lemon pie, bananas and pears, right through to praline, vanilla and candied chestnuts.
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Marlborough is New Zealand’s most famous wine region. The exquisitely picturesque nearby Sounds are, according to Maori mythology, the prows of the canoes, emanating from Aoraki (Mt Cook), itself a sunken canoe. This popular wine brand offers wines which reflect the stunning landscape and this delicious Chardonnay is a fresh and complex example. The mineral hints are overlaid with full-flavour nectarine and pear notes. The oak gives an intriguing freshly baked bread character. A cracking Chardonnay, worthy of this gorgeous region. 405565
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Barefoot Wines, the world’s most beloved wine brand, began in California more than fifty years ago, with famous winemaker, Davis Bynum, crushing the grapes with, you guessed it, his bare feet. This sense of fun has pervaded the wines for more than half a century, and this delicious Chardonnay continues the trend. A generous mix of stonefruits, apples, honey and vanilla, it is ideal for a wide range of dishes. 852267BAREFOOT
When a winemaker tells you that this is the style of Chardonnay he makes for himself to drink after a long day, you know how good it will be. This Californian winery, established by friends, dates back to 1985. The wine sees a mix of oaks, but only to round out the texture. It is soft, forward and generous, with a lingering finish. Come home from work, put your feet up, and enjoy a glass. The winemaker will be.
Margaret River, in the far south-west corner of this vast continent, makes world class Chardonnay. Location, climate, nature and skilled winemaking combine to produce wines of finesse, flavour and complexity. A bucket list region for wine lovers from around the globe. This brilliant Chardonnay has typical honeydew melon and grapefruit notes, bright fruit, subtle oak influence and a long crisp finish. A joy to drink.
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The Yarra Valley is world-famous for its brilliant Chardonnays, and the Britannia Creek is a fine example. This wine is vibrant and fresh offering, elegant and refined, yet full of flavours of white peaches over mineral slate with juicy acidity and gentle oak melded into the fruit. It pays tribute to the early history of the Valley, the timber industry which helped establish the region. The saw millers from this time can rest assured knowing what was once their Forrest now produces some of the best wines in the region.
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Behold the Domesticated Duck. Once roaming wild and untamed on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, the Duck now holds pride of place on the wall of honour. And in honour of the Duck, we have this delicious Chardonnay, from the Peninsula, fast earning a reputation as one of the most exciting regions for this classic grape. A finely balanced, medium-bodied wine with good oak integration and flavours of white peach and nuts. Long live the Duck!
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Riesling
Far to the South of the sprawling mainland continent of Australia, lies the exquisitely beautiful island of Tasmania. Famed for its apple production, recent years have seen its enormous potential for quality wines begin to be realised. This brilliant Riesling offers florals, blossoms, limes, lemons, orange rind notes and passionfruit. A wonderfully elegant Riesling from the Distant South, with the potential for long ageing.
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The much-loved ‘Cat Amongst the Pigeons’ wine collection now offers an array of fine premium releases. Winemaker, Nick Badrice, maintains the tradition of classic Barossa styles, blending quality with rich flavours. Eden Valley is one of Australia’s most famous regions for quality Riesling and this finely crafted wine shows why. It shows typical bright and aromatic lemon notes, crisp acidity, great length and a clean dry finish. If you can keep your hands off it, this is also a wine which will age superbly.
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Without question South Australia’s Clare Valley produces some of the country’s finest Riesling. This fine example pays tribute to one of the earliest settlers, Edward ‘Paddy’ Gleeson, a man who did so much for the region. Town planner, a special magistrate and Clare’s first Mayor, earning him the unofficial title ‘King of Clare’. As expected, this elegant, Riesling offers notes of white flowers and an intriguing mix of lemons and limes. Ideal for your favourite spicy Asian cuisine.
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Barefoot Wines may have been providing fun drinking for over half a century but they are deadly serious about providing quality and value. This Australian Pinot Grigio is the perfect example, with notes of citrus, jasmine and green apples. The ideal accompaniment to such diverse dishes as poultry, pizza, seafood and spicy pasta.
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A wine that is all Kiwi, with a dollop of Shakespeare. Fun, yet seriously good. The leading New Zealand wine region of Marlborough is justifiably world famous for its amazing Sauvignon Blanc, but it is quickly gaining an equally impressive reputation for quality Pinot Gris. This is an ideal example. A lovely rounded palate, with a very long and lingering finish, it offers the typical flavours of freshly sliced pears, apples and spices and yet the ripeness and richness speaks more of the European styles.
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The majestically beautiful island of Tasmania, with its rolling hills, icy streams, extensive valleys and misty mountains, is producing wines of unparalleled quality and elegance. And the wine loving public has responded appropriately, taking to these fine wines with great enthusiasm. This delightfully refreshing Pinot Grigio offers a mix of spiced pears notes, citrus and honeysuckle flavours. The long finish is crisp, pure, and very long.
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The Marlborough Sounds, located at the very north of New Zealand’s South Island, is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The nearby vineyards are ideally suited to grow the increasingly popular Pinot Gris grape and this fine example shows why – lifted aromas of freshly sliced pears, crunchy red apple notes, spices and more, this is a clean, lingering wine and perfect to match the amazing mussels grown in the Sounds.
The rolling hills and valleys of northeast Victoria have long lived in legend, offering hiding places to many of the country’s most notorious bushrangers, including Ned Kelly, Harry Power and 'Mad Dog' Morgan. The King Valley is in the midst of these, but today, all you’ll find hiding here is row after row of first class grapes. Pinot Grigio does especially well and this is the perfect example. Honeysuckle, pears, white peaches and a juicy, fresh finish all combine in this fine Grigio.
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The Noble Fellows range typifies what we have come to expect from New Zealand, its people and its wines. Cultivated from rich irony and grown under the breeze of dry humour, glass in hand and tongue-in-cheek, these fine wines will appeal to all. Grüner Veltliner is Austria’s favourite grape and quickly making an impression in Down Under! You’ll find and fragrant white peach and almond praline aromas. A balanced wine with a dry finish.
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A wine to transport you to the distant Mediterranean. The Picpoul de Pinet winegrowing region, which offers one of the oldest Languedoc grapes, Piquepoul Blanc, is literally a stone’s throw from the sea, across the famed Etang de Thau lagoon. Close your eyes, take a sip and feel the sunshine and the gentle breeze, smell the lavender and revel in the lifestyle. The wine is a delightful mix of florals and flint with a seductive texture and long finish. Perfect with seafood.
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Surprising Sicily has a long tradition of fine wines and has been melding that with modern techniques to ensure wines of the highest quality. Colpasso respects this tradition by featuring the ancient local ceramics called Maiolics. The focus on earth, water and fire reflect the Sicilian culture. Their Fiano is ideal as a chilled accompaniment for local seafood. Crisp, citrussy acid balances immaculately with floral and honey notes. Tradition and modernity combine perfectly. are regularly looking for new and emerging varietals that are easy to drink and approachable like Fiano, Grillo, etc DID KNOW:
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Colpasso specialises in offering Sicily's best grapes, made by combining both traditional methods with modern techniques. It works wonderfully well with this Grillo. Grillo is a local grape, ideally suited to the Island's warm climate. The wine provides a fine blend of citrus and tropical flavours, notes of fresh florals, and bright acidity. The use of the famous local ceramics, called Maiolics, in the design makes this the perfect package.
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Pulpo, of course, means octopus in English and this wine is perfect for the region’s speciality.
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The wild coastlines and seafoodinfused cuisine of Galicia, in the northwest of Spain, have their perfect wine in the local Albariño. For Pulpo, their grapes are grown in the vineyards at “Val do Salnés” – the ‘valley of silence’. Floral and fruity with an oyster shell freshness and good length, there is a pleasing mix of apple, peach and apricot `notes.
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Sit Stay Society proudly supports the work of PetRescue, making a contribution to their adoption programs from the purchase of every bottle. And coming conveniently in half bottles, there is no excuse not to be involved. Each wine features a different dog breed and personality. Violet's Grüner Veltliner features a Schnauzer. The wine is wonderfully aromatic –florals, spices and hints of pears with a wet stone backing through to the crisp, mouthwatering finish.
Any wine lover will tell you that there is Soave and there is Soave and the Pasqua brothers from Verona, who arrived in the region almost a century ago, have developed an expertise to ensure that theirs are regarded as some of the best available. Made from the Garganega grape, this wine is delightfully crisp and minerally, expanding into almond and ripe apple notes. A mid-weight, well-balanced and refreshing wine, ideal for lighter styles of seafood and pasta.
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Albariño has made a name for itself as the leading Spanish white variety, especially when grown in the Rías Baixas Appellation in region of Galicia. The label featuring "Azulejo Spanish Tiles" inextricably links Azulejos Art, developed over centuries throughout Spain, with the ‘art of winemaking’. This Albariño is entrancingly crisp and full of flavour, pears and stonefruits. It is absolutely perfect with freshly grilled or barbecued octopus, calamari or other Spanish seafood.
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Grüner Veltliner is the quintessentially Austrian grape. “Landhaus Paul” is located in the village of Gols, the winemaking epicentre of the Burgenland region. It has seen some of the highest quality wines made in Austria emerge over the last fifty years. Paul’s grandchildren are now in charge. This wine is a delicious example of the glories this grape offers, with an intriguing mix of richness and finesse. Spicy fruits and crisp pear notes abound. Finely balanced and with excellent length.
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Salento is the heel of the boot that is Italy and it offers winelovers a range of indigenous grapes making some of the finest red wines in the land. Notte Rossa also make a very special Fiano, in a delightfully refreshing style, and this is a wonderful example. Lovely floral notes, fragrant tropical fruits, an alluring texture and bright acidity all combine to make this the perfect wine for a wide range of seafood dishes.
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Enjoying the delightful Verdejo wines from Galicia was once the sort of experience only travellers to Spain could enjoy, but wines like this from Pulpito now provide an opportunity for all. A wide array of ever-evolving flavours flow throughout this deliciously refreshing yet elegant white – citrus hints, white flowers, tropical notes and much more. Vibrant acidity and a lingering finish round off this crowd pleaser. Ideal for fish dishes and richer seafood.
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The range of Noble Fellows wines has quickly established themselves as both quirky and serious – seriously good. Kiwi Pinot Noir has developed a worldwide reputation for quality and this example, made as a delightful Rosé (it includes some Pinot Gris in the blend), offers compelling evidence why that is. Overflowing with delicious strawberry notes, fresh cherries and a touch of cranberry, the palate has amazing length through to a crisp finish with bright acidity.
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From the renowned Fleurieu Peninsula, this delicious Rosé has captured the hearts of Australian winelovers. Whether it be the beautiful bottle, ideal as a keepsake or even to be used as a flower vase, or the alluring flavours and aromas – strawberries, cherries, a little spice – and crisp, lengthy finish, this lovely Grenache Sangiovese blend known as Lulu Belle, is the perfect Rosé to share with friends.
A celebrity wine in every sense, this delicious blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Rolle and Tibouren from the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region on the French Riviera, is made by the Provencal château still owned by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Inspiration comes from a recording studio which was installed on the estate by previous owner and jazz musician, Jacques Loussier. A pale pink, this Rosé offers a mix of fresh fruits, florals and citrus, finishing with seabreeze freshness.
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• Rosé is the most profitable sub-category in wine (~47% GP) and is the fastest growing (+32% yoy). At this rate, it is forecasted to overtake Sauvignon Blanc in five years DID YOU KNOW:
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This elegant and flavoursome Rosé is ideal for today’s ‘better for you’’ lifestyle. An organic wine, sourced from quality growers, which is also vegan-friendly. The flavours are a delightful mix of florals and red berry notes, especially red cherries and strawberries. A medium-bodied style, ideal for summer.
Among the many meanings of ‘koa’, is joyful, a word which perfectly describes this delicious Moscato Rosé from South Australia, sure to delight your customers over the coming summer months. And just as delightful is the amazing value this wine offers. Enticingly pink, this is fresh, with pleasing sweetness and lovely aromatics of musk, red berries and rosewater. What could be more perfect than a chilled bottle of Joy on a lazy Sunday afternoon? KOA MOSCATO57521
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A delightful Rosé from the Côtes de Provence region in France, this wine is an intriguing blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault. Hugely popular in the American market, Aussie wine lovers can now share in its glories. The immediate and appealing freshness leads to lifted aromatics and a subtle, fruity palate. It finishes with exceptional length and roundness. A crisp and sophisticated finish.
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Rosé from the Côtes de Provence is this season’s ‘hot’ wine, understandably so when gems like this are on offer. Many consider this to be the finest Rosé on the market. From Grenache, Vermentino and Cinsault sourced from quality local growers, and made at the highly regarded Château d’esclans, the flavours move through citrus, rose petals, nectarines, sliced dill and coriander, to delicious strawberries and cream. A star.
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Mid week? Early start? The half bottle was made for sharing on such occasions Even better, Sit Stay Society range supports PetRescue adoption programs. This Rosé is full of juicy cherry and strawberry notes, a crisp palate through to a long finish with vibrant acidity. And like every wine in this range, a different dog breed and personality is featured. For Ruby’s Rosé, it is a Moodle.
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If anything embodies the casual, sunlit, laidback way of life one experiences in the South of France then it must surely be a chilled glass of crisp Grenache Rose. ‘Lulu le Français’ is designed to reflect just that. The grapes, grown on south facing slopes in the Languedoc (that is a good thing), imbue every glass with bright sunlight and cool sea-breezes. Floral and with spicy, slightly peppery notes, the wine is like a liquid bowl of fresh red berries. Delicious.
A wine to take you back in time to the glory days of Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France, and her Court with its decadent parties and extraordinary costumes. As beautiful ladies, in their ornate finery, glide elegantly by, take a sip of this brightly coloured Rose and enjoy the cavalcade of red berry flavours – cherries and raspberries. The perfect blend of elegance and lavish, luscious, generous fruit characters. A lovely round, smooth finish. As much fun and frivolity as those long distant days of French aristocracy.
"Fleurs de Prairie” is French for wildflowers, and this delightful Côtes de Provence blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault is the perfect wine to celebrate the famous fields of sunflowers, lavender, wisteria and poppy, which carpet the region. Coming to you in a specially embossed bottle, this is a typically delicious Provençal Rose with notes of strawberries, rose petals and local herbs, supported by refreshing acidity. Ideal as an aperitif or to be enjoyed any time over summer.
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