Dear Wine Aficionado,

It is hard to believe, but we have finally reached the end of our 2009 Bordeaux Primeur. We have added a final 5 estates and we have promised ourselves this will be the last. Due to the massive interest in la Tour Blanche from Sauternes we have been able to secure a larger allocation so more of this wine is also available. Once again, please use this current form for orders and remember that we do still have wines available from the previous 7 offers and that the new additions are marked in red.

This week we are offering a pre-arrival 6-pack of the new release wines from Domaine Tempier. These wine are due to arrive with us in late July. For more information please see below.

Also this week at the Europa Bistro & Delicatessen our wine tasting flight will be looking at fortifieds. The tasting of 4 wines is $10 or for a more informative look we will be hosting a tutored look at these wines on Wednesday July 7th at 6pm, this evening includes some food to accompany and is a mere $20.

The Europa Cellars team,
John, Aidan, Nick, Boon & Sam

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Bordeaux 2009 #8

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"First, and most importantly, for some Médocs and Graves, 2009 may turn out to be the finest vintage I have tasted in 32 years of covering Bordeaux. From top to bottom, 2009 is not as consistent as 2005, but the peaks of quality in 2009 may turn out to be historic." Robert Parker  

"A number of Bordeaux vintners say that their wines are already so fantastic that they are enjoying them straight from the vat. The year (2009) started with wet weather for most of winter and spring. Some areas were hard hit by hail in the spring. Yet summer weather was impeccably warm, dry and sunny. The water table in the soil was high enough to offset the dry summer, and a little rain in September revived the vines completely, helping the fruit mature to near perfection." James Suckling

"Left Bank that provides the most pleasure,... Do not dismiss the Right Bank, in particular a clutch of breathtaking Cabernet Franc based Pomerols and Saint Emilions" Neal Martin Wine Advocate

"I have never given so many really high scores when tasting en primeur anywhere." Jancis Robinson

"Yesterday I had the enormous pleasure of tasting 25 Sauternes 2009 blind at Ch Coutet and by and large they were fantastic. And so much more difficult to make than the red wines that get so much attention. Lots of richness and botrytis. I loved particularly Ch Suduiraut, Guiraud, Nairac, La Tour Blanche and Doisy-Daëne." Jancis Robinson

The 2009s seem to have a 'togetherness' that will make them at once approachable in their youth but also probably, as for the 1929s, unexpectedly long-lived." Bill Blatch Vintex Bordeaux Negociant on Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages

2009 is definitely the vintage that every wine critic has been drumming on about and we are proud to present you our first offer of our 2009 Bordeaux Primeurs. Prices for these wines are all inclusive of Australian duties and taxes and we are offering 2 prices for the wines; by the full case (12 bottles) and by the single bottle in a split case. Prices for single bottles are charged an extra $3.00 for handling split cases. Please note that these wines are expected to arrive in mid 2012.

Bordeaux Rouge

2009 Canon la Gaffeliere St Emilion
Single bottle price - $166.00
Full Case/ per bottle - $1956.00 / $163.00
"Dark ruby/purple, with notes of incense, sweet cedar, black cherry jam, cassis, and blackberry as well as licorice and subtle smoke, this wine has superb texture, a full-bodied mouthfeel, stunning concentration, and not a hard edge to be found. It is one of those remarkable 2009s with amazing power and density, but also tremendous finesse, precision, and freshness, an anomaly in itself. Bravo! (Tasted four times.)" 94-96 points Robert Parker
"Blackish crimson. Fragrant, even lightly soapy. Well integrated and relaxed. Fine boned. Some might find this eviscerated. I think it’s quite elegant." 17 points Jancis Robinson

2009 le Petit Mouton Pauillac
Single bottle price - $168.00
Full Case/ per bottle - $1980.00 / $165.00
"The second wine, the 2009 Le Petit Mouton, is the finest second wine they have ever made. Aromas of black currants, flowers, mocha, and earth jump from the glass of this fleshy, heady, full-bodied wine. It should drink well for 15+ years. (Tasted once.)" 90-92 points Robert Parker

2009 D'Issan Margaux
Single bottle price - $112.00
Full Case/ per bottle - $1308.00 / $109.00
"A wine boasting stunning minerality along with notes of flowers, blueberries, and black currants. Full-bodied with silky tannin, a tremendous opulence, and levels of density and richness never before seen at this estate, this brilliant d’Issan should age for three decades or more. (Tasted two times.)" 93-95 points Robert Parker
"Dark, intense nose. Very smooth and satin-like with the tannins extremely ripe underneath. Fresh and ripe and easy. With a nice kick on the finish." 17 points Jancis Robinson

2009 Blason D'Issan Margaux
Single bottle price - $45.00
Full Case/ per bottle - $504.00 / $42.00
"Scented, herbaceous, quite light and lightly green on the nose then sweet and easy. Very Margaux. Bravo! But a fairly lissom thing. Slight leanness on the finish." 16 points Jancis Robinson

2009 la Croix de Beaucailou St Julien
Single bottle price - $76.00
Full Case/ per bottle - $876.00 / $73.00
"Ducru’s second wine, is a thrill to taste. Made from a single vineyard, it exhibits a dense purple color along with a creamy texture and loads of creme de cassis fruit intertwined with notions of charcoal, incense, and spice. Round, generous, and opulent, it can be drunk now or cellared for 15+ years. (Tasted once.)"
88-90 points Robert Parker
"Deep crimson. Lively and fresh on the nose. Sleek, polished, very sweet and frank – black fruits on the palate." 16.5 points Jancis Robinson

Bordeaux Doux

2009 la Tour Blanche Sauternes
Single bottle price - $109.00
Full Case/ per bottle - $1272.00 / $106.00
"Grapefruit, nectarine and apricot aromas. The palate is very well balanced, just a little oaky at the moment but with a very fine thread of acidity. Touches of fresh apricot, a hint of nougat, lime zest and white peach. Well balanced, linear at the front palate but voluminous and expanding across the mouth in every direction on the viscous, mineral-rich finish. There is so much potential here. Superb."
94-96 points Neal Martin, eRobertParker
"Tang and interest on the nose. Big, weighty. But with good acidity and definition and it's awfully difficult to spit!" 18 points Jancis Robinson

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NB: New wines are now marked in red.

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Domaine Tempier 6-pack Offer

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We have gone on for many years about the brilliance of this Bandol Domaine and are proud to once again bring you the new releases from one of the finest producers in Provence.

"Domaine Tempier is Bandol's best and most storied producer; its wines have made a noticeable upswing in quality under the leadership of winemaker Daniel Ravier. Cabassaou, La Tourtine and La Migoua refer to specific plots on the estate." Wine Spectator

"There should be an entire book about the Domaine Tempier” “…today makes the finest red wine of Provence." Kermit Lynch, Adventures on the Wine Route

2009 Bandol Rose
"Very rich and complex, featuring flavors of dried cherry, plum, raspberry, with hints of melon. Chocolate and spice linger on the ripe finish, with a hint of meatiness." 91 points Wine Spectator

2007 Bandol Classique
"Aromas and flavors of mocha, kirsch and dark plum are pure and powerful. A finely crafted red, with a mineral-rich finish loaded with dark chocolate notes." 90 points Wine Spectator

2007 Bandol la Migoua
"A pure and powerful red, finely polished and structured, with a broad swath of red plum, raspberry and cherry flavors. There's concentrated cedar and cigar box on the finish. Tempting now." 93 points Wine Spectator

2007 Bandol la Tourtine
"Very beefy and rich, with good cut to the red plum, dried berry and kirschlike flavors. The intense and concentrated finish is dominated by vibrant mineral and spice notes. A good candidate for the cellar."
93 points Wine Spectator

Shelf Price for 6 Pack $498.00 OFFER PRICE $448.00!

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Wine Bar News

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Europa Cellars is now bringing you some of the best local produce Victoria has to offer thanks to Central Victoria Providores. The deli is fully loaded with cheese, cured meats and accompaniments for you to take home and enjoy. We also have a terrific selection of gourmet panninis using the delightful new produce, but for all you loyal regulars, all the favourites still remain. Also new to the store is Holy Goat Cheese, for those of you unfamiliar, it is completely organic, bio-dynamic goats cheese from Sutton Grange in Central Victoria and quite possibly the most delightful cheese any of us here have had the pleasure of trying.

Europa Cellars Wine Bar is open between 12pm and 8pm, 7 days a week. Wines are available by the glass and tasting flights are available 'enoteca style'. The tasting flights consist of 3, 25ml wine pours designed to allow the taster a journey into the particular wine styles of that region. You are also able to select any bottle of wine from the wine store to drink in the wine bar with a $12 corkage fee.

This week our tasting flight is embracing the depth of winter with a look at fortified wines. For a more informative look at the wines we will be hosting a tutored evening on Wednesdays with food to accompany.

Tasting Flight of Fortifieds $10.00

NV Lustau 'East India Solera' Pedro Ximenez/Palomino

NV Henriqes & Henriques 'Finest Medium Rich' 5yr Madeira

NV Quinta de la Rosa 'Tonel No. 12' 10yr Port

NV Campbells 'Classic Rutherglen' Muscat

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