Europa Cellars Newsletter, 4 December 2009
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	Introduction Tasting Schedule for December 2009

Dear Wine Aficionado, Just a quick email to inform you of our tasting schedule for the remainder of 2009. We will be conducting our weekly tastings for the next 2 weeks and then resume our tastings in early 2010. On another note the Champagne tasting last week was a great success with the NV Boizel Brut Blanc de Blanc Chardonnay chosen as the wine of the night! Quantities are limited so please do let us know if you would like us to reserve some for you. NV Boizel Brut Blanc de Blanc Chardonnay This pure Chardonnay is a blend of Premiers and Grands Crus, from the Côte des Blancs, each bringing its own personality (floral for Chouilly, mineral for Le Mesnil sur Oger, powerful from Cramant, rounder for Vertus). In addition to the grapes of the last harvest up to 20% of reserve Chardonnay is added. Shelf Price $120.00 Offer Price $108.00 The Europa Cellars team, John, Brian, Nick, and Sam view newsletter online download newsletter .pdf download order form Wine of the Week 2007 Chateau Bonnet Entre Deux Mers Shelf Price $30.00 Offer Price $25.00 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. Very crisp, young, fruity, lemon and citrus laced wine that finishes dry and has a beautiful fresh bouquet and overall taste of summer. Hints of melon and grapefruit dance with other stone fruits possibly peach in a wonderful citrus dance on the palette. The scent of lemon citrus hits you immediately but does not over power; instead it folds into a well balanced blend of flavors. download order form Champagne for the Festive Season Special prices for Champagne are offered on single bottle sales for this week only. Delivery charges apply if required. Offer ends 7 December. NV Louis Kremer Brut Reserve A blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, Louis Kremer offers great value for money. It is a special cuvee from Boizel and was for many years supplied under Royal Warrants by UK merchant Hedges and Butler. This Champagne has quality that belies its price and makes a great quaffer for the festive season. Shelf Price $69.00 Offer Price $62.10 NV Boizel Brut Reserve This cuvée is an harmonious blend of the three champagne grape varieties from some thirty different crus: Chardonnay (30%) chosen for its floral bouquet and elegance, Pinot Noir (55%) selected for its finesse and structure and Pinot Meunier (15%) for its fruit and roundness. To which is added reserve wines kept in vats from the two previous harvests (about 20%). Only the purest juice, from the first pressing (cuvée), is selected Shelf Price $89.00 Offer Price $80.10 NV Paul Bara Brut Reserve Located in Bouzy just to the east of Epernay Paul Barra only uses estate grown fruit from Grand Cru rated vineyards. Grapes are hand harvested and sorted then pressed in a traditional wooden press on which the “retrousses” (operation in which the grapes are moved back towards the centre of the press) are performed by hand. The maturing takes place in enamel or stainless steel vats of small volume, for better control, and the must fermentation temperature is regulated. The wine contains 20% Chardonnay and 80% Pinot Noir with the use of 50% reserve wine. Shelf Price $92.00 Offer Price $82.80 NV Boizel Rose Brut This Rosé is produced based on the traditional methode champenoise. The light color is obtained by blending a small proportion of red wine from champagne with the traditionnal "vins clairs" (still white wines). It is dominated by Pinot Noir for its finesse (about 50% of which 8% is vinified in red), combined with 30% of Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay. Shelf Price $109.00 Offer Price $98.10 NV Paul Bara Grand Rose Brut The varietal percentages are 18% Chardonnay, 70% Pinot Noir and 12 % Bouzy Rouge. The rose style is achieved by using the addition method with roughly 12% bouzy rouge being added. Bouzy Rouge is a unique red wine made in the Coteaux Champenois from 100% Pinot Noir Fruit. Shelf Price $105.00 Offer Price $94.50 NV Larmandier Bernier Brut Blanc de Blanc 1er Cru Vertus 100% Chardonnay is sourced from four vineyards, Vertus 1er Cru and Grand Crus Cramant, Avize and Oger. The wine consists of 60% 2005 vintage and 40% reserve wine from 2004 and 2002. 4 gram dosage. Shelf Price $96.00 Offer Price $86.40 NV Boizel Brut Blanc de Blanc Chardonnay This pure Chardonnay is a blend of Premiers and Grands Crus, from the Côte des Blancs, each bringing its own personality (floral for Chouilly, mineral for Le Mesnil sur Oger, powerful from Cramant, rounder for Vertus). In addition to the grapes of the last harvest up to 20% of reserve Chardonnay is added. Shelf Price $120.00 Offer Price $108.00 1999 Boizel Brut Millesime 35% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir, 15% Meunier. Easily accessible, creamy-biscuity richness. 1999 is an exceptional vintage for Boizel. Shelf Price $130.00 Offer Price $117.00 limited download order form Upcoming Events Tuesday 8th December - In store tasting - Summer Whites With summer right on our doorstep we are looking to titillate our tastebuds with some refreshing whites. Next Tuesday we will be a featuring a selection of whites suited for easy drinking, especially on those lazy summer days. Tuesday 15th December - In store tasting - Celebratory Cheers Ten days before the Christmas break and we propose some wines suited for the festive season celebrations! We will be featuring some sparkling reds, other bubbles and a cider or two; a selection of whites and reds and even sweeties! On Saturday 10 April 2004, new Australian Federal Government legislation came into force that requires that no unsolicited emails be sent without the permission of the recipient.  Europa Cellars has an email database and sends out periodic newsletters or special offers to especially interested clients. If you do not wish to receive further newsletters or special offers from Europa Cellars in the future, please advise by emailing wine@europacellars.com.au . Alternatively, if you subscribed via our website you may visit the following link to unsubscribe the same way. http://ethreemail.com/e3ds/u.php?g=a1fc2f1a

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