Europa Cellars Newsletter, 8 December 2009
(03) 9417 7220
Introduction
Magnums
Festive Gifts
Upcoming Events
Dear Wine Aficionado,

With only a little more than 2 weeks before the Christmas break, we at Europa would like to offer out a selection of premium wines and other special bits and pieces for that special someone or to share at the table during the festivities.

On offer will be iconic wines from producers such as Chateau Rayas and Chateau Grillet alongside oddities such as some 70 year old Riversaltes and some top shelf spirits.

The wine of the week is Quinta de La Rosa Vale da Clara Rose 2007 from Douro, Portugal. The wine is made from indigenous port grape varietals which gives the wine lovely structure (Yes, Rose with structure!) and fruit expression but still maintaining a refreshing acidity.

Summer Whites
This evening Tuesday 8 December, 6 to 8 pm, In-Store, FREE
With summer right on our doorstep we are looking to titillate our tastebuds with some refreshing whites. Tonight we will be a featuring a selection of whites suited for easy drinking, especially on those lazy summer days.

Please note that the store opening hours are midday to 8pm 7 days a week. For phone inquiries to 03 9417 7220 please ring during these times

The Europa Cellars team,
John, Brian, Nick, and Sam

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Wine of the Week

2007 Vale da Clara Rosé

Shelf Price $22.00 Offer Price $18.95
A blend of traditional port varieties this dry rose is made from juice 'bled' from Quinta de la Rosa's estate wines. It is earthy, with aromatics of raspberries and strawberries, the palate is distinctively dry with a refreshingly mineral backbone, a defining character of good Douro wines.

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Magnums

Do you enjoy entertaining large numbers of guests? Why not try a Magnum instead of two bottles of something this Christmas? The quality of the wine in magnums are regarded superior than that of normal sized bottles plus it is a whole lot more impressive! Quantities for these are very limited.

NV Brice 'Tradition' Champagne - 1500ml / Shelf Price $145.00 / Special Price $120
'Predominantly Pinot Noir, this Champagne is the perfect start to any celebration.

2005 Galardi Terra di Lavoro, Italy - 1500ml / Shelf Price $479.00 / Special Price $398.00
A Blend of Aglianico and Piederosso, this is the best Southern italian red we've tried, carrying a finesse which is too frequently associated with cool climate regions.

2001 Cavallotto Barolo Reserva VSG - 1500ml / Shelf Price $444.00 / Special Price $380.00
It hasn't taken long for Cavallotto to establish itself here in Australia. Their aromatic and defined style has made them highly sought after by Restaurants around Melbourne. This particular vintage (as Alfio Cavallotto puts it) is their "most important wine" to date. Three Glasses Gambero Rosso along side numerous accolades it's a steal at the price.

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Festive Gifts

It is said that "it is always better to give than to receive", and if we go by that then what better way to celebrate the spirit of Christmas than to present that special someone with a very special gift! Please note that the quantities for these are very limited.


Digestifs
Cardenal Mendoza Brandy Solera Gran Reserva (Spain) $120

Roger Groult 'Vénérable' Calvados Pay D’Auge 25 Years $200

Mirial Haut Armagnac XO $95
Le Bret Grand Bas Armagnac 1969 $450

Jean Dubiny Vieux Cognac 40 Years $360
Domaine Audry Cognac Tres Ancienne XO $499

Cognac Tesseron XO Miniature Collection $85
Contains 4 miniature bottles (50 ml each) of Lot N°29 (100 pts Parker), N°53, N°76, and N°90 are the perfect gift as an introduction to the Cognac Tesseron style
Cognac Tesseron Lot 90 XO ‘Selection’ $120
Cognac Tesseron Lot 53 XO 'Perfection’ $326
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Whiskies
Hazelburn Single Malt Scotch 8 Years $110
Alchemist Caol Ila Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10 Years $115
Longrow Single Malt Scotch Whisky 7 Years $145
Springbank 1997 Vintage Single Malt Scotch Whisky $135

Champagnes
2002 Louis Roederer Cristal Shelf Price $340 / Offer Price $306
1990 Bollinger RD Shelf Price $490 / Offer Price $441
MV Krug Grand Cuvee Shelf Price $310 / Offer Price $279
2000 Dom Perignon Shelf Price $280 / Offer Price $252
1990 Boizel Sous Bois 2nd Disgorgement Shelf Price $180 / Offer Price $165

White Wines
2006 Ch Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Shelf Price $235 / Offer Price $209
2006 Ch Grillet Shelf Price $325 / Offer Price $276

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Red Wines
2005 Andre Brunel Cailloux Centenaire Shelf Price $289 / Offer Price $245
2006 Domaine Clape Cornas Shelf Price $215 / Offer Price $185
2006 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Shelf Price $165 / Offer Price $140
2006 Clos St Jean Chateauneuf du Pape Shelf Price $94 / Offer Price $70
2006 Clos St Jean 'Deux Ex Machina' Chateauneuf du Pape Shelf Price $215 / Offer Price $185
2006 Ch Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Shelf Price $320 / Offer Price $288
2004 Ch Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Shelf Price $320 / Offer Price $288
2001 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Shelf Price $180 / Offer Price $160

2004 Pierre Usseglio Cuvee de Mon Aieul Shelf Price $178 / Offer Price $150
2005 Domaine Jamet Cote Rotie Shelf Price $189 / Offer Price $165

1995 Sociando Mallet Haut Medoc Shelf Price $199.95 / Offer Price $170
2005 Chateau Talbot St Julien Shelf Price $190 / Offer Price $165
2001 Leoville Les Cases St Julien Shelf Price $445 / Offer Price $375
2000 Calon Segur St Estephe Shelf Price $330 / Offer Price $280
2003 Cos D’Estournel St Estephe Shelf Price $515 / Offer Price $440
1998 Grande Meyne St Emillion Grand Cru Shelf Price $200 / Offer Price $170
2001 Chateau Trotanoy Pomerol Shelf Price $261 / Offer Price $225

2000 Chateau Beauregard Pomerol Shelf Price $200 / Offer Price $170

2006 Confuron Contetidot Echezeaux Grand Cru Shelf Price $245 / Offer Price $210
1988 Confuron Contetidot Nuits St George Shelf Price $325 / Offer Price $276
1983 Confuron Contetidot Nuits St George 1er Cru Shelf Price $350 / Offer Price $298
1993 Confuron Contetidot Vosne Romanee Shelf Price $290 / Offer Price $245

1999 Cerretto Bricco Roche Bricco Roche Barolo Shelf Price $595 / Offer Price $505
2004 GAJA Barbaresco Shelf Price $300 / Offer Price $255
2004 GAJA Costa Russi Nebbiolo Shelf Price $ $799 / Offer Price $679

2001 Castello di Ama Vigna l’Appari IGT Toscana Shelf Price $ $308 / Offer Price $265
2005 Ornellaia IGT Toscana Shelf Price $280 / Offer Price $238
2003 Sasscaia IGT Toscana Shelf Price $220 / Offer Price $188

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Dessert Wines
1948 Sainte Croix Riversaltes $275 / Offer Price $235
1938 Sainte Croix Riversaltes $320 / Offer Price $275

2001 Verdots selon David Fourtout Cotes de Bergerac Moelleux Shelf Price $131/ Offer Price $118
2001 Verdots selon David Fourtout Monbazillac 500ml Shelf Price $188 / Offer Price $169
2005 Chateau Coutet Barsac 750ml Shelf Price $179 / Offer Price $149

2005 Anselmi I Capitelli IGT Veneto 375ml Shelf Price $65 / Offer Price $55

2003 J.B Becker Rheingau Riesling Beerenauslese 375ml Shelf Price $145 / Offer Price $125
2006 Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris 'Clos Windsbuhl' VT Shelf Price $176 / Offer Price $145
2006 Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer 'Wintzenheim' VT Shelf Price $176 / Offer Price $145


1980 Taylors Vintage Port Shelf Price $210 / Offer Price $179

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Upcoming Events


TONIGHT Tuesday 8th December - In store tasting - Summer Whites - 6-8pm
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 - 6-8pm
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!

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