Dear Wine Aficionado,

This weeks 'What We're Drinking' looks to Austria with a truly delightful and spicy Gruner Veltliner.

This Saturday 21st August we will have the 3 single vineyard Pinot Noir's from Hurley Vineyard open for tasting, so pop past the cellars between 2pm and 4pm.

We have two 6-packs on offer again this week. The first is a quirky selection of alternate varietals which hopefully broadens your palates and opens up the world of wine even further. The second is a selection of Cabernet Sauvignon as crafted by 6 different producers from 6 different countries.

Regards,

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

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What We're Drinking 

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This is a new section we are devoting to something new we have to the shop and something we find delicious.



Weingut Loimer is headed up by Fred Loimer who is in control of some 30ha of vineyards in the best sites of the Langenlois (a part of the larger Kamptal region). The vineyards are planted to a high density of 6000 vines per hectare which keeps the yields low and quality high. In the winery he keeps things simple with spontaneous fermentation rather than inoculated and he also likes to keeps the wines on their lees for several months for added texture, complexity and finesse. His attention to detail was rewarded in 2002 when Austria's Falstaff magazine named him "Winemaker of the Year".


2008 Loimer Gruner Veltliner $35
Kamptal, Austria

"Spicy and peppery with notes of grapefruit and pineapple. Clear juicy citrus and apple fruit with beautiful acidity and minerality."

 

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Alternate Varietal 6-pack 

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This week we have put together a selection of 6 wines focusing on the unusual with an aim to educate you on varietals you possibly haven't tried before. The wines come from Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Austria and Chile.

2007 Cantele 'Alticelli' Fiano $35
Puglia, Italy
"The nose offers up aromas of ripe stone fruits, grassy notes and delicate florals. The palate is broad and round with a line of fresh acidity pulling the wine together with terrific length."

2008 Marques de Alella Pansa Blanca $31
Alella, Spain
"Pinot gris-esque with fat, soft ripe fruit with flavours of spicy green apples, fruit tingle and hints of vanilla, cardamom and orange blossom."

2008 Agiorgitiko by Gaia $33
Nemea, Greece
"A soft slurpable red reminiscent of shiraz with bright, ripe, plummy fruit and savoury hints of tobacco and liquorice."

2008 Moric Blaufrankisch $44
Burgenland, Austria
"Each time you come back to it the wine jumps between nebbiolo, pinot noir and shiraz with aromas of black cherries, belgian chocolate, fruit compote and minerals."

2006 Jacques Puffeney Trousseau $48
Arbois, France
"Lighter than most pinot noir in colout but with powerful savoury aromas of leather, potpourri and strawberries. Bright and chalky in the mouth with a very lengthy cranberry finish."

2007 Perez Cruz 'Reserva' Carmenere $39
Maipo Valley, Chile
"Superb aromatic array of scorched earth, pencil lead, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. On the palate spice, plum and chocolate notes emerge followed by a lengthy, fruit-filled and pure finish."

Shelf Price for 6 Pack $230.00 OFFER PRICE $196.00!

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World Cabernet 6-pack  

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Also this week we have chosen a selection of Cabernet Sauvignon from 6 different countries, both old and new world. The wines from Australia, America and Italy are straight varietal Cabernets, while the wines from New Zealand, Chile and France are Cabernet blends.

2007 Greenock Creek $47
Barossa Valley, South Australia
"An aromatic array of pain grille, pencil lead, violets, black currant, and blackberry. Full-bodied, plush, and succulent, this impeccably balanced Cabernet has enough fine-grained tannin to support years of cellaring."

2006 Puriri Hills 'Estate' $50
Clevedon, NZ
"The bouquet is perfumed, the palate is rich and welcoming, with concentrated plum, herb and spice flavours, seasonedwith quality French oak, and silky tannins. It’s a very refined, harmonious and supple wine."

2006 FFC 'Directors Cut' $54
Alexander Valley, California
"Enticing aromas of cola, cherry, and eucalyptus before revealing flavors of dark, rich berries, cassis and black cherries, which is typical of fruit grown in the renowned Alexander Valley."

2003 Altair 'Sideral' $69
Maipo Valley, Chile
"Aromas of toasty black currants, cedar, and spice box. This is followed by a smoothly textured wine with ripe red and black fruits, spicy flavors, and soft tannins."

2005 Anselmi 'Realda' $39
Veneto, Italy
"A surprisingly gamey nose, with a very warm, soft-focus feel to it. There are some appealing aromatic elements coming off the palate, the fruit showing a chalky edge here, the structure a soft-edged grip showing more through the finish."

2005 Chateau du Courlat $33.50
Saint Emilion, France
"Soft red plum and raspberry fruit with hints of vanilla and spice, plenty of ripe tannins in a medium bodied style."

Shelf Price for 6 Pack $292.50 OFFER PRICE $249.00!

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Bistro & Delicatessen News

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The delicatessen is fully stocked with an array of cured meats, both local and imported, as well as a selecion of terrines, dips, pastes, chutneys and cheese for all your entertaining needs.

The Bistro & Delicatessen embraces the tradition of pre-dinner libations to transition from your stressful working day to the frivolity of friends and a great meal with our 'Aperitif Hour'. So pop in between 5pm-7pm for half price on our selection of aperitifs or a glass of champagne.

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