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Sweetness scale Grams/litre Examples
[00] 0 - 3 Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, many reds
[01] 4 - 6 Some New World varietals, some reds
[02] 7 - 12 Champagne, Sparkling, Rosés, few reds
[03] 13 - 20 Mosel, some Alsace, Anjou
[04] 21 - 34 Semi-sweet Bordeaux, some sherry
[05] 35 - 50 Kabinett German, Late Harvest, Alsace
cover — Piezometer 8, the 8th point out of 200 in the Echeverría vineyards in which they measure for underground humidity.
Cellar 255 |
Chile and Argentina
Chile’s winemaking history dates to 1548, with Jesuit priest Francisco de Carabantes introducing the first grapes. The country has a diverse range of climates and wine regions. The long and narrow country is influenced by the Pacific Ocean and the Coastal Mountain Range to the west, the Andes Mountain range to the east, and the Atacama Desert to the north. Recently, winemakers have been focusing their attention on making wines from ever more extreme and marginal places. Last November, I spent two weeks touring and visiting many of them. For this cellar offering, we are pleased to introduce Antiyal in Maipo and Las Veletas and Laberinto Wines in Maule.
This year, Chile experienced some of the worst wildfires in its history, with some growers losing their homes and facilities. Chile also has a long history of earthquakes. While we were in Santiago we felt a slight tremor, although nothing like the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that hit southern Chile some weeks later. Despite, or perhaps because of this, there is a solidarity amongst Chilean wine producers to pull together and help one another in these adverse conditions.
Across the Andes lies Mendoza, the heart of the Argentinian wine trade. Its winemaking history also dates to the 16th century. Malbec, which is commemorated on Malbec World Day on April 17th each year, was brought into the country in 1853 via Chile. It is now the country’s flagship grape variety and we offer some great examples from Mauricio Lorca and José Manuel Ortega.
Opimian’s Wine Consultant Jane Masters MW, tastes, selects and writes the commentary for each of the wines in the cellar offerings. Her aim is to find exclusive wines around the world that offer great value to Opimian members through regular visits to wine producers and trade shows. A Master of Wine since 1997 (one of 369 globally), Jane was elected as Chairman of the prestigious Institute of Masters of Wine in September 2016. Jane trained as a winemaker at the Bordeaux Institut d’Œnologie after a degree in Biological Chemistry and worked for UK retailer Marks & Spencer sourcing and managing the Wine & Drinks Category for 13 years.
“ We believe that sustainable farming practices give our fruit a higher quality and better expression of our soils, in a responsible and sustainable way with nature.“
Paine Antiyal
Maipo Valley
Alvaro Espinoza is a gentle soul, unassuming, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He is passionate about wine, and even more so about biodynamics.
I first met Alvaro and his wife Marina when we were students in Bordeaux, over 25 years ago. They founded Antiyal in 1996 “to teach their children, and all who would listen, about the earth, work and wine.” Antiyal is a Mapuche word (native Chilean) meaning “sons of the sun”. They believe that growing grapes biodynamically gives the wines greater depth and sense of place. It also ensures the land is in good state for future generations. The family farms ten hectares of vines, one hectare of almonds, and has one hectare of prairies and seven hectares of forest habitat. All the biodynamic preparations are produced on the estate. The couple is surrounded by animals for manure and grows alfalfa for feed.
In 2007, Alvaro was awarded Personality of the Year by the International Wine Challenge. In 2015, Decanter voted him one of the world’s most influential winemakers, and today he is regarded by his peers as the leading authority on organic and biodynamic viticulture.
photo — Antiyal’s cabernet Sauvignon vines, planted in 2003, are from old vines of Santa Rita
9499 Pura Fe Cabernet Sauvignon, Mai P o valley, 2016
c abernet Sauvignon, c armenere
$33.67 $202.00
Antiyal winery is close to Paine in Maipo, with the vineyards located on two sites. The soils are basaltic in origin, deep alluvial and colluvial formations with medium to low fertility. Pura Fe Cabernet Sauvignon has restrained aromas with red and dark fruits, and herbs. It is smooth, with a layered texture and succulent fruits, raspberries, mulberries, redcurrants, leading to a chocolate finish. 70% of the wine was aged in old French oak barrels.
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Pura Fe Car M enere, Mai P o valley, 2016
c armenere
$33.67 $202.00
Deep plum in colour with leafy herbal aromas, some floral notes and a touch of toffee, Alvaro’s Pura Fe Carmenere has a soft elegant texture. It is supple and smooth with black fruits, and a long cherry and bitter chocolate finish. Carmenere grapes were the last to be harvested on the estate, between May 8th and May 13th, 2016. They were fermented in small stainless steel tanks by natural yeast at 26°C with a long 25-day maceration on skins. The wine was matured in French oak using 50% three-year-old and 50% four year old barrels for one year.
Succulent, mulberries, chocolate
Pan-roasted veal chops with cabernet sauce served with potato purée
black fruits, cherries, bitter chocolate
Slow-cooked lamb shank Rogan Josh
9501
Pura Fe g arna C ha-Syrah, Mai P o valley, 2016
Garnacha, Syrah
$33.67 $202.00 new
Garnacha forms the major part of the final blend, giving it a lush palate with aromas of strawberries and other red fruits. This is a supple, medium-bodied wine with soft tannins on the finish, and lingering flavours of red fruits and chocolate.
photo — Alvaro Espinoza and Marina Ashton founded Antiyal in 1996 .
2018-2025, M6 D8
Red and dark fruits, herbs 18°c
2018-2022, M7 D8
Green leaf, floral, toffee 18°c
2018-2021, M8 D9
Strawberry, strawberry leaf 16°c
Supple, red fruits, chocolate
Gnocchi with sausage and tomatoes
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Only 12,000 bottles of Kuyen and 7,000 bottles of Antiyal are produced at the small family estate they call home.
9502 Kuyen by a ntiyal, Mai P o valley, 2015
Syrah, c abernet Sauvignon, c armenere, Petit Verdot
$47.50 $285.00
Kuyen is a Mapuche word which means “moon”. It is another reference to the biodynamic philosophy that inspires Alvaro. In biodynamic viticulture, the phases of the moon are important in determining work in the vineyard. Kuyen 2015 is a complex and elegant wine, and one of my favorites in the whole tasting for this cellar offering. The complex bouquet has notes of black cherry, buttered toast, vanilla, coffee, brambly fruits, loganberries and mulberries, with a touch of herbs and spice. It has a fine texture with good acidity and a long bitter cherry and chocolate finish. Harvest took place between April 2nd and May 13th, 2015. After a very dry winter, with just 250 millilitres of rain, spring was also dry and cold, which delayed bud break. This was offset by a warm summer, producing a low crop of concentrated grapes. Each variety was hand-harvested and the wine aged for one year in French oak, 20% new, 40% one-year-old and 40% two-year-old barrels.
9503 a ntiyal, Mai P o valley, 2015
c armenere, c abernet Sauvignon, Syrah
$85.00 $510.00
All the vineyards at Antiyal are biodynamically grown with controlled vigour and yield. The fertility and resistance of the vines come from compost applications to the soil, produced from organic residues and manure from the farm. In effect, Antiyal is a closed system, an “organism” within which everything works symbiotically in balance. Antiyal 2015 has youthful aromas of blueberries, vanilla oak and fresh bread dough. It is supple, full-bodied and rich with flavours of black fruits, black cherries and a long, savoury and bitter chocolate finish. After fermentation and pressing, the wine was racked to French barrels, 70% new and 25% one year old. 5% of the wine was matured in a concrete egg.
Pappardelle with duck ragù
2018-2025, M6 D9
black cherry, buttered toast, coffee, loganberries 18°c
bitter cherry, chocolate
coffee-rubbed Prime Rib with horseradish, served with roasted potato wedges
2018-2026, M6 D9
Smoke, dark fruits, coffee 18°c
Mulberries, loganberries, black cherries
We make fresh wines, where balanced acidity reflects our aim and our climate.“
photo — Spring is in the air in the casablanca Valley, with the 2018 vintage just around the corner.
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Casablanca Valley Villard Fine wines
Originally from France, Thierry Villard was one of the first flying winemakers working in Australia and, for what was meant to be a short time, in Chile. Then, he met his wife Paulina. They established Villard Fine Wines in 1989 and have been working with Opimian since 2005. Thierry now works closely with his two sons; winemaker Jean-Charles, and Sébastien, who runs the Nadalié cooperage in Santiago.
Based in Chile’s Casablanca Valley, close to Santiago between the Coastal Mountain Range and the Pacific Ocean, it is one of Chile’s premium cool climate regions. A milestone in the history of this family winery, last year they completed building a new winery entirely based on gravity flow.
e x P re S ión r e S erve Sauvignon b lan C , Ca S ablan C a valley, 2017
Sauvignon blanc
$27.17 $163.00
Casablanca Valley’s cool climate produces a style of Sauvignon Blanc that is subtle and fresh. Expresión Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017 has aromas of green apples, limes and wet stone. It is soft and medium-bodied with fresh white fruit flavours of apples and pears. Elegant and crisp, it has a long limey finish. Sauvignon Blanc was harvested by hand and whole bunches of grapes gently pressed. The clear juice was fermented at low temperature in stainless steel tanks and left on fine lees for four and a half months.
Apples, pears, white fruits, [00]
caramelized onion, apple and brie pizza
2018-2020, M8 D9
Green apples, lime, wet stone 6°c
chardonnay
$27.17 $163.00
A mellow, complex Chardonnay with aromas of ripe fruits, pears and custard, it is mouth-filling and succulent. Good mid-palate weight and flavours of pears and peaches are followed by a savoury toasty finish. Chardonnay was picked by hand, crushed and directly pressed. Part of the juice was fermented in stainless steel, part in French oak hogsheads. A small proportion of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation. The combination of these different components, with barrel maturation, creates a complex and layered wine.
9506 e x P re S ión r e S erve Syrah, Ca S ablan C a valley, 2016 Syrah
$27.17 $163.00
Intense purple in colour, Expresión Reserve Syrah has vibrant fruits; plums, ripe black cherries and black cherry jam aromas. It is medium to full-bodied with juicy acidity, and flavours of blackberries and sour dark fruits. Concentrated with some astringency, it will improve with some time in bottle. It is a blend of various lots of Syrah vinified in small tanks. The grapes were left to cold soak on skins prior to fermentation at 28°C to 30°C. 60% of the wine was matured in French and American oak barrels for 10 months, the balance in stainless steel tanks.
$28.00 $168.00
Aromas of red apples and raspberries lead to a soft, smooth palate with flavours of cooked red berry coulis, raspberries and strawberries. It is medium-bodied with good weight and tangy acidity. Pinot Noir was handpicked and vinified in small lots with traditional pigeage. A small proportion of the wine was matured in barrels for seven months, giving it a touch of oak.
photo — View of Villard’s Syrah vineyards, with Sauvignon blanc plantings to the left
2018-2020, M8 D9
Ripe fruits, melon, pears, custard 6°c
Peaches, pears, savoury toasty finish, [00]
Stuffed roast pork with glazed pears
2018-2021, M8 D9
Raspberry, red apples 18°c
Red cherries, cooked red berry coulis, strawberries
Seared duck breast with bing cherry sauce
2018-2022, M7 D9
Plums, black cherries 18°c
blackberries, dark fruits
Steak frites
Pinot noir
9508
l e Chardonnay g rand v in, Ca S ablan C a valley, 2016
chardonnay
$35.50 $213.00
Burgundian-style Chardonnay reminiscent of Meursault, it has mellow toasty fruits with ripe peaches and hazelnut aromas. Soft and round on the palate, it has a creamy texture with balanced acidity and a long bitter orange finish; it has the potential to cellar for some years. Chardonnay juice was fermented in French oak barrels with 10% of the barrels undergoing malolactic fermentation. The wine was matured for eight and a half months in barrels, with approximately half new oak, and regular bâtonnage.
9509
l’aSS e M blage g rand v in, aC on C agua valley, 2015
c abernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah
$35.50 $213.00
The best barrels of each grape variety are used to produce L’Assemblage. The 2015 is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 9% Syrah. It is vibrant in colour with dark fruits, herbs and smoke. It is mediumbodied with a fine texture, black cherries and savoury flavours with a grippy finish. Each grape variety was vinified separately and the wines matured for 12 months in barrel.
Casablanca Valley is recognized as Chile’s premium cool climate viticultural region.
bitter cherries, smoky
loin of lamb Wellington with red winebalsamic sauce
photo — thierry Villard is proud that his winery is recognized as one of the best in the casablanca Valley.
2018-2022, M7 D9
Mellow, toasty fruit, hazelnuts 6°c
Ripe peaches, bitter orange, [00]
Grilled lobster tails with citrus butter
2018-2023, M6 D8
Dark fruits, herbs, ash 18°c
Molina,
Curicó Valley Viña echeverría
Casa Nueva
The Echeverría family has been growing grapes and making wine at Molina since 1930, although the family first arrived in Chile from the Basque region of Spain in the 1750s.
Roberto Senior has been at the helm since 1979. Prior to that he was an economist working for The World Bank in Washington before returning to Chile. Roberto has been a driving force internationally for the wines of Chile, always with humour and great generosity of spirit. He loves a good party (at almost 80 years old, there is no stopping him), and always has a twinkle in his eye as he continues to look for new ideas and inspiration for the future. His latest passion is for sparkling wine, and there is nothing he loves more than receiving visitors from the “Tren del Vino” on a day trip from Santiago. His son Roberto Junior oversees winemaking and works alongside siblings Viviana, Paulina and Diego.
“As one of the few remaining family-owned and managed estate wineries in Chile, we hope this range of wines captivates in its diversity as well as its excellence.“
—Roberto Echeverría Sr.
9510
l u M ino S b rut r o S é, S Par K ling
9511
Ca S a n ueva Sele C tion Car M enere, Central valley, 2017
Luminos Brut Rosé is a dry, crisp fizz with nice vinous character and firm acidity. Pinot Noir grapes were left for a short while to macerate on the grape skins, giving Luminos its attractive salmonorange hue. A secondary fermentation was carried out in pressurized tanks to produce the bubbly mousse.
Casa Nueva Selection Carmenere 2017 has spicy aromas with chocolate, green leaves and dark fruits. It is medium-bodied with a cherry and plum finish. Carmenere is one of the last varieties to ripen and was picked between April 6th and April 28th. It was fermented in stainless steel tanks with no use of oak.
9512
Ca S a n ueva Sele C tion Merlot, Central valley, 2017
$207.00
Sweet ripe aromas of crushed jammy fruits and toffee apples precede a more bitter cherry character on the palate. The grapes were picked by hand on April 12th and underwent a cold maceration for 12 hours prior to fermentation.
cherries, plums
Grilled veal fajitas
bitter, red cherries
2018-2019, M8 D9
Fresh fruit 6°c
Vinous, crisp finish, [02]
cod burgers with sweet potato chips
2018-2020, M8 D9
chocolate, spice, dark fruits, green leaf 18°c
2018-2020, M8 D9
Jammy fruits, toffee apples 18°c
Rosemary-garlic roasted pork loin with cherry-Merlot reduction
quebec
Merlot
9513
Ca S a n ueva Fa M ily Wine S r o S é, Pinot n oir, Curi C ó valley, 2017
Pinot noir
$24.50 $147.00
Delicate pink in colour with appealing berry fruit aromas, Pinot Noir grapes were harvested on March 23rd and a short skin maceration carried out at low temperature for eight hours prior to pressing. The clear juice was fermented at low temperature, producing a fresh, well-balanced wine with a green apple finish.
fruits 6°c
crisp, green apple, [01]
ham, leek and gouda soufflé
9514
Ca S a n ueva Fa M ily Wine S r e S erva Sauvignon b lan C , Curi C ó valley, 2017
Sauvignon blanc
$20.08 $241.00
A flavoursome Sauvignon Blanc with hints of apple and blossom over a mineral and slate background, it is quite broad in style with flavours of lime and mango. A touch of residual sugar adds a softness to the wine, but overall it leaves a dry impression on the palate.
Slate, floral 6°c
Mango, lime, [01]
Grilled Mahi Mahi with mango salsa
photo — Old Vine cabernet Sauvignon planted by Roberto Echeverría in 1978
2018-2019, M8 D9
berry
2018-2019, M8 D9
9515
Ca S a n ueva Fa M ily Wine S r e S erva Chardonnay, Curi C ó valley, 2017
chardonnay, Viognier
$20.08 $241.00
Toasty aromas are complemented with passion fruit, pineapple and lemon. This is a smooth, medium-bodied white with a spicy oak finish. Chardonnay grapes were picked between April 4th and April 6th with 30% of the grapes undergoing cold maceration for 18 hours. After fermentation, a partial malolactic fermentation added a rich buttery character, and the wine was left for an extended time on lees. A small amount of barrel-fermented Viognier was added to the final blend.
9516
h a C ienda de Molina r e S erva Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Curi C ó valley, 2016
c abernet Sauvignon, Merlot $20.08 $241.00
A smooth and attractive wine, with red fruit aromas over a cedar and pencil lead background, it has flavours of succulent, sweet red fruits, berries, coconut and red cherries leading to a long vanilla finish. Produced from a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, all the grapes were harvested by hand. After fermentation, the wine was aged in used French oak barrels for four to five months.
photo — Roberto Jr. with sons Vicente and Xanti planning
organic vegetable garden
2018-2019, M8 D9
toasted brioche, passion fruit 6°c
White fruits, spicy oak, [01]
tarragon chicken with chardonnay-cream sauce
2018-2020, M8 D9
Red fruits, pencil lead 18°c
Sweet red berries, coconut, red cherries, vanilla
tagliatelle bolognese
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From the 2015 vintage, this is starting to show some development, with earthy leather aromas and notes of pencil lead giving it an overall savoury character. It is soft with medium weight and a grippy finish. A warmer spring than usual at Viña Echeverría, it was followed by more normal temperatures during March and April, resulting in harvest taking place a week earlier than usual.
2018-2021, M8 D9
coconut, leather, pencil lead 18°c
Medium-bodied, grippy finish
Grilled steak salad with beets and scallions
Casa Nueva Gran Reserva Chardonnay has oak, spices and resin, dominating ripe fruit aromas. The palate is soft and smooth, revealing some ripe pineapple flavours and a mouth-filling structure. After picking by hand, the whole bunches of Chardonnay grapes were gently pressed. Half the juice was fermented in French oak barrels while the other half was fermented in stainless steel. The wine was matured on its lees in French and American oak barrels for six months, producing a rich, oaked style.
2018-2020, M8 D9
intense spice, resin 6°c
Ripe pineapple, spice, toast, [00]
Sweet and spicy shrimp with pineapple, peppers, onions and snap peas
Casa Nueva Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from the Maipo Valley; the intense blackcurrant aroma typical of Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo immediately hits you with this wine. On the palate, it is succulent with good mid-palate fruit and flavours of black cherries and cooked blackcurrants. It is medium to full-bodied. An extended skin maceration was carried out, followed by aging in French oak barrels for 10 to 12 months.
Succulent black cherries, cooked blackcurrant
basque beef stew
2018-2021, M7 D9 blackcurrant
9520
Ca S a n ueva Fa M ily Wine S g ran r e S erva Syrah/Car M enere, Central valley, 2015
Syrah, c armenere
$25.83 $155.00
This is a concentrated and full-bodied wine produced from 60% Syrah and 40% Carmenere grown in the Central Valley. It has aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with succulent mid-palate fruit and a long bitter cherry and liquorice finish. Carmenere was picked on May 5th and May 6th, 2015, Syrah between May 25th and May 27th, 2015. After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine was left for a further six to eight days on skins, followed by 10 to 12 months in French and American oak barrels.
Succulent fruits, dark and bitter cherries, liquorice
Learn about our three wine programs –details on the back cover of this cellar offering.
9521
Ca S a n ueva Fa M ily Wine S g ran r e S erva Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlot, Curi C ó valley, 2015
c abernet Sauvignon, Merlot
$25.83 $155.00
A more restrained style, Casa Nueva Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2015 is medium to full-bodied with ripe dark fruit and black cherry flavours. It is soft and smooth, and the oak is seamlessly integrated on the palate. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot grapes, it was matured in French and American oak for 12 months.
2018-2021, M8 D9
blackcurrant, blackberries 18°c
Roast venison with braised fennel
2018-2021, M8 D9
Dark fruit
18°c
Ripe black cherries
Osso buco with tomatoes, olives and gremolata
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For some years, the Echeverría family has been extending its interests beyond the Curicó and Central Valleys. Like many producers in Chile, they have been attracted to some more extreme regions and climates. Leyda Valley was traditionally an area of pastures and crops such as wheat and barley. Situated close to the coast and the Pacific Ocean, it has a cool climate with vineyards located at 180 metres. The first vineyards were planted less than twenty years ago with water pumped from the Maipo River through an eight kilometre pipeline. The 2016 has cool climate character with intense aromas of lime jelly, nettles and greengages. It is medium-bodied and smooth with intense fruit and mineral flavours, and has the potential for some aging.
Smooth, green fruits, [00]
aging Gran Reserva wines
2018-2020, M8 D9
Spices, greengages, lime jelly, nettles 6°c
Scampi and asparagus in lemon-tarragon dressing
Cli M ate Sauvignon b lan C , l eyda valley, 2016
Sauvignon blanc
$29.50 $177.00
9523
The Maipo Valley is described as the “Bordeaux of South America”.
Ca S a n ueva Fa M ily Wine S Four e le M ent S, Mai P o valley, 2015
c abernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, c armenere, Petite Sirah
$29.50 $177.00
Vibrant in colour, with a deep ruby hue, Four Elements has an intense and complex bouquet with mixed summer fruits, ripe blackcurrants and vanilla. It is mediumbodied and mellow, with a slightly grassy flavour complementing dark juicy forest fruits and a long smoky finish. All the grapes were grown in Maipo and left to hang on the vine for full flavour development with the last Carmenere grapes picked May 5th to May 8th, 2015. It was aged in new French oak barrels for 12 months.
9524
Dark fruits, smoky
Pro P ue S ta by r oberto i gna C io eC heverría, Mai P o valley, 2015
c abernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, c abernet Franc
$24.50 $147.00
blackberries, crushed raspberries
Porcini-crusted filet mignon with fresh herb butter
A wine with purity and depth, the Propuesta 2015 was one of my topscoring wines in terms of value for money. It exudes ripe berry fruits and cooked red berry compote aromas. It is medium-bodied with succulent flavours of crushed raspberries and blackberries. Produced from a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the grapes were picked from the end of March to mid-April. It was matured in new French oak barrels for 10 to 12 months.
Slow-roasted pork shoulder with polenta and steamed greens
2018-2022, M7 D9
Ripe cooked fruits, red berry compote 18°c
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9525
A deliciously mellow and complex wine with aromas of coconut, ripe cooked red and black fruits, vanilla and sweet tobacco, Syrah grapes were picked in the Maipo vineyard between March 25th and March 27th, 2015. After an extended maceration on skins and fermentation with selected yeast, the wine was matured in French oak barrels for 12 months. It is round and smooth, rich in fruit and full-bodied with a smoky finish.
Smooth, complex, coconut, smoky lamb pie
Pinot n oir, Ca S ablan C a valley, 2016
Pinot noir
$29.50 $177.00
Sourced from the cool Casablanca Valley, this Pinot Noir is showing some ruby colour development and has herbal vermouth aromas of mint and tarragon combined with vanilla oak. A structured Pinot Noir, it is medium-bodied with good depth and balance revealing typical strawberry and raspberry flavours with a savoury cigar ash edge. It was matured six months in French oak barrels.
Vermouth, herbal notes 16°c
Wild strawberries, cigar ash
herb-rubbed duck with tart berries and sage sauce
photo — Vineyards at Molina painted by Adriana Piffre de Vauban, Roberto Sr’s mother.
2018-2022, M8 D9
Ripe red and black fruits, vanilla, sweet tobacco 18°c
2018-2022, M7 D9
photo — hand-harvested carmenere destined for Viña la Rosa’s Winemakers Selection
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Cachapoal Valley, Rapel
Viña La Rosa
Cornellana Estate
One of Chile’s oldest wineries, Viña La Rosa was established in 1824 by the Ossa family. Today, it is run by Ismael Ossa Errázuriz. Located in the Cachapoal Valley in the north of Rapel Valley, 120 kilometres south of Santiago, it has over 800 hectares of vineyards in three distinct areas. Cornellana lies in an isolated hidden valley with rocky terrain. The wines are made by Gonzalo Cárcamo who has a passion for Carmenere.
c hile 9529
Cornellana Sauvignon b lan C , Ca C ha P oal valley, 2017
Sauvignon blanc
As in previous years, Cornellana Sauvignon Blanc offers unbeatable value with intense aromas of passion fruit, gooseberry and melon. It is dry and crisp with a long citrus, lemon and lime finish. The grapes were picked at night to benefit from cool temperatures and the wine fermented at low temperature.
lime, [00]
2018-2019, M8 D9
Passion fruit, gooseberry, melon 6°c
lemon,
crispy chili lime squid
$16.50 $198.00
9530
Cornellana Merlot, Ca C ha P oal valley, 2017
Merlot
$16.50 $198.00
Cornellana Merlot 2017 has fruity aromas of red cherries and redcurrants mixed with violets and herbs. A more savoury character comes through on the palate with leafy, coal notes leading to a bitter cherry finish. In 2017, the main concern at La Rosa was high daytime temperatures in the summer which often hit 40°C, not common at all to the region. This required very careful, rather than overzealous, leaf-thinning to ensure the grapes were sufficiently protected from sunburn and early picking. Yields were 20% below average.
cherries,
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Cornellana r e S erve
Chardonnay, Ca C ha P oal valley, 2017 chardonnay $20.00 $240.00
A deliciously balanced Chardonnay, the oaky notes are in perfect harmony with tropical fruits, lime, mango and passion fruit. Dry and crisp, it has a citrus acidity combined with vanilla toast flavours giving it good depth.
In addition to grape vines, small orchards of Agen plums also flourish on the Cornellana estate.
citrus, toast, [00]
photo — left to right - Gonzalo cárcamo, cynthia Ortiz and Juan carlos Acevedo, winemakers at Viña la Rosa
2018-2020, M8 D9
Red cherries, herbs, redcurrants, violets 16°c
bitter
savoury, leaf
Farfalle with bacon and tomato sauce
2018-2019, M8 D9
tropical fruits, mango, passion fruit 6°c
citrus salmon en papillote with tropical fruit salsa
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Cornellana r e S erve Car M enere, Ca C ha P oal valley, 2016
c armenere
$20.00 $240.00
Viña La Rosa, based at Peumo, is in the heart of where Carmenere does best. Carmenere produces flavoursome grapes on the colluvial soils, aided by the lengthy end to the growing season, which allows the grapes to hang just that little bit longer. Gonzalo’s Reserve Carmenere 2016 is a deep, bright ruby colour. Aromas of spice and chocolate precede more fruit on the palate with an herbal, leafy finish. It is on the lighter side of medium-bodied and was aged for six months in French oak.
2018-2020, M8 D9
chocolate, spices 18°c
leafy, herbal
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Cornellana r e S erve Pinot n oir, Ca C ha P oal valley, 2016
Pinot noir
$20.83 $250.00
Pale ruby in colour, with aromas of red berries and cherries, this is a soft and light-bodied Pinot Noir, smooth and easydrinking, with redcurrant and vanilla flavours. Pinot Noir vines are cultivated on deep alluvial soils on the banks of the Cachapoal River. The grapes were picked by hand, with a selection of bunches left as whole berries for a cold maceration, and the rest de-stemmed and crushed into tank. During fermentation, pump-overs and pigeage were carried out and the temperature maintained at 22°C to 24°C.
2018-2020, M8 D9
navarin Printanier – spring lamb stew
Red berries, red cherries 16°c
Redcurrant
charcuterie
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Cornellana Wine M a K er S Sele C tion b arrel r e S erve Cuvée, Ca C ha P oal valley, 2015
c armenere, Merlot, c abernet Franc, Syrah
$27.50 $165.00
Deep in colour with a hint of development giving a brick ruby hue around the rim, Barrel Reserve Cuvée 2015 has intense aromas of cassis and fresh green leaves. It is soft and round on the palate with a firm tannic finish and flavours of blackcurrants and green beans. This is an intense, concentrated and full-bodied wine with personality. The same proportions of 60% Carmenere and 30% Merlot were used as the previous year, with a tad more Cabernet Franc (5%) and a tad less Syrah (5%). It was matured in French oak for nine months.
green leaf 18°c
blackcurrant, green bean
Spiced Angus beef medallions with baconfig sauce served on gorgonzola risotto
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Cornellana Wine M a K er S
Sele C tion b arrel r e S erve Car M enere Cabernet Fran C , Ca C ha P oal valley, 2015
c armenere, c abernet Franc $29.50 $177.00
A 50:50 blend of Carmenere and Cabernet Franc, the Barrel Reserve Carmenere Cabernet Franc 2015 has a less smoky character than the 2014 vintage, but lots of cool dark fruits with a
mineral edge and notes of pencil lead. The palate is tight and firm, with flavours of sour blackberries and some more juicy fruit. It is medium-bodied and will benefit from a little bottle age prior to drinking.
Sour blackberries, juicy fruits
photo — the chilean coastal range shields the vines from cool and humid Pacific Ocean winds.
2018-2022, M7 D8
cassis,
2018-2022, M7 D9
Dark fruits, mineral 18°c
brisket chili
cellar 255 — quebec
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Cornellana Wine M a K er S Sele C tion b arrel r e S erve Car M enere, Ca C ha P oal valley, 2015
c armenere
$29.50 $177.00
Sweet cherry and plum fruit aromas over a spicy background give the Barrel Reserve Carmenere instant appeal. The palate is supple and mediumbodied, developing more complex and interesting flavours. It is soft and smooth with juicy red cherry and spicy overtones combined with tangy acidity. Deliciously ready now, it will hold for several years and is a great example of Chilean Carmenere.
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Cornellana g ran r e S erva Cuvée, Ca C ha P oal valley, 2014
c armenere, c abernet Sauvignon, Syrah, c abernet Franc, Petit Verdot
$32.17 $193.00
Dense in colour, with intense aromas of ripe dark fruits, black cherries, blueberries, plums, vanilla and smoke, Cornellana Gran Reserva Cuvée 2014 is medium to fullbodied, with a soft, juicy palate. It is smooth and supple, intense and concentrated, but not yet complex. 2014 was one of the earliest harvests in Cachapoal Valley. A low-yielding vintage with high temperatures in February and March were followed by average-to-low temperatures in April and May, allowing the winemaking team to wait for perfect ripeness and making it an excellent year for reds.
Plums, juicy fruits, concentrated
Moroccan-spiced barbecued leg of lamb with grilled vegetables
photo — the lisianthus flower, native to South America, blooms in early summer.
2018-2020, M8 D9
Sweet plums, cherries, spice 18°c
Red cherries, vanilla
Venison loin with cherry cumberland sauce
2018-2022, M7 D9
Smoke, ripe dark fruits, black cherries, blueberries, vanilla 18°c
Maule Valley Las Veletas
Alquihue, San Javier
I came across Las Veletas wines in London last year and went to visit the estate owned by Raúl Dell’Oro in November. Located southwest of San Javier in Maule, Raúl has 200 hectares of vines and works with partner Rafael Tirado, who makes the wines.
Maule is one of Chile’s oldest wine regions and the property includes some 60 to 70-year-old País vines, which were traditionally common in the region to produce pretty ordinary wines (although, there is currently a trend to revive old País). Much of the estate consists of more recent plantings, over the last twenty years, of more noble varieties.
The estate is impressive, and both Raúl and Rafael are visionary and innovative in their use of technology. Solar panels are currently used as the energy source for the vineyard drip irrigation.
“The complete freedom to make mistakes and experiment was the perfect cradle to let our imagination fly free.“
l a S v eleta S Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Fran C , valle del Maule, 2014
c abernet Sauvignon, c abernet Franc
$30.67 $184.00
The colour of Las Veletas Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2014 shows some development, while it has a restrained bouquet with spices and musky notes over a red cherry background. It is soft and smooth on the palate with mellow flavours and a fine, elegant texture. A well-balanced wine with red apple and red cherry flavours, it ends with lingering black liquorice notes. Vines are cultivated on circular terraces on slate and granite soils. Rain showers during the summer in 2014 helped temper daytime temperatures. The grapes were harvested slightly earlier than the norm in the first week of April. After fermentation in tank, the wine was matured for 12 months in second use French oak barrels.
l a S v eleta S g rena C he/ Mourvèdre/Carignan/Syrah, valle del Maule, 2015
Grenache, Mourvèdre, c arignan, Syrah
$30.67 $184.00
This is a complex and supple wine produced from a blend of Mediterranean grape varieties; 43% Grenache, 23% Mourvèdre, 22% Carignan and 12% Syrah. It has aromas of liquorice and leather over red fruits. Soft and smooth, with more red cherry flavours emerging on the palate, it is the lighter side of medium-bodied and finishes on notes of bitter chocolate and cherry, but is more savoury than fruity in nature. It has good depth and weight.
Slow-cooked lamb and root vegetables stew
2018-2022, M8 D8
Spices, red cherries 18°c
Red apples, cherries, liquorice
braised beef short ribs served over creamy polenta
2018-2020, M8 D9
liquorice, leather, red fruits 18°c
Red fruit, bitter chocolate, cherries
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l a S v eleta S Petit v erdot/ Cabernet Fran C , valle del Maule, 2014
Petit Verdot, c abernet Franc
$30.67 $184.00
Deep and vibrant in colour, Las Veletas Petit Verdot/Cabernet Franc 2014 has intense aromas of spices, ginger, red cherries and plums, with a hint of strawberry leaf and leather. A complex and full-bodied wine, it is concentrated with black fruits and spice. An unusual blend of 64% Petit Verdot and 36% Cabernet Franc, this is blockbuster stuff.
2018-2024, M6 D9
Ginger, spices, plums, leather 18°c
black fruits, spice
Ginger curry venison meatballs
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l aberinto Sauvignon b lan C , valle del Maule, 2016
Sauvignon blanc
$32.00 $192.00
Laberinto Wines, Rafael’s personal project, is a boutique winery with the Laberinto vineyards in the pre-Andes, at 600 metres, close to Colbún Lake and the border with Argentina. Vines are planted on volcanic soils high in ash content. The rows are planted with twists and turns in different directions, a sort of viniferal maze if you will, hence the name; I would hate to be the tractor driver! The rationale is that the wine will gain complexity through the multitude of varying exposures to the sun, and it seems to work. Pale in colour, Laberinto Sauvignon Blanc has mineral characters, resembling Loire Sauvignon Blanc. It has floral notes with gooseberry fool, greengages, lemon and lime. It has pronounced citrus acidity with a sour lime finish and was voted one of the top Chilean Sauvignon Blancs by Chilean Wine Guide “Descorchados.”
2018-2019, M8 D9
Gooseberries, lime, mineral, smoky 6°c
citrus, green apples, [00]
Sautéed shrimp over lemon quinoa
Argentin A Argentin A
Mendoza Bodega y Viñedos Mauricio Lorca
Across the Andes, Mendoza is the centre of Argentina’s wine production. 2017 was a high-quality vintage, with small volumes produced due to spring frosts.
Mauricio Lorca’s vineyards were planted some 20 years ago at high altitude (over 1000 metres) in Vista Flores in the Uco Valley. At 6,850 vines per hectare, these are some of the most densely planted in Argentina. His winery at Perdriel, in Luján de Cuyo, close to the city of Mendoza, was built in 2002.
“The vineyard is our inspiration.“
photo — Malbec vineyard in Vista Flores, uco Valley
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t e M áti C o a rgentino Joven t orronté S, valle de Fa M atina, l a r io J a, Mendoza, 2017
torrontés Riojano
$21.67 $130.00
Mauricio’s Torrontés is produced from the most noble of the Torrontés grapes, Torrontés Riojano. One of Argentina’s indigenous specialty grapes, it is a cross between Muscat of Alexandria and Listan Prieto. It is pale in colour with aromatic sorbet lemon perfume. On the palate, it is dry, light and refreshing with flavours of lemon curd, meringue and fresh lemon. The grapes grown in the La Rioja region to the north of Mendoza Province were harvested by hand the second and third weeks of March. Vines are cultivated on traditional pergola vines in Famatina Valley at 911 metres above sea level.
Mauricio was well on his way to medical school, until he met a group of viticulture students.
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t e M áti C o a rgentino Joven b onarda, v i S ta Flore S, valle de uC o, Mendoza, 2017 b onarda
$21.67 $130.00
After Malbec, Bonarda is Argentina’s second most widely planted grape variety. This is a soft and smooth wine with flavours of dark fruits, black treacle, liquorice and a bitter cherry finish. Believed to be an old Savoie variety known as Douce Noir, Bonarda grapes were harvested at the end of March, destemmed and fermented in concrete tanks.
black treacle, liquorice 16°c
Smooth, dark fruits, bitter cherry
Empanadas
photo — 94-year-old Malbec vineyard in luján de cuyo
2018-2019, M8 D9
lemon sherbet 6°c
lemon curd, lemon tart, [00]
Sushi
2018-2020, M8 D9
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t e M áti C o a rgentino Joven
Cabernet Sauvignon, v i S ta Flore S, valle de uC o, Mendoza, 2017
c abernet Sauvignon
$21.67 $130.00
Subtle aromas of violets precede a ripe, smooth palate, with good concentration and flavours of black fruit, good structure and balance with a sooty, smoky finish. Cabernet Sauvignon vines in Vista Flores in the Uco Valley are planted at 1,050 metres on high vertical trellises.
2018-2021, M8 D9
Violets 18°c
Smooth, black fruits, soot
Red chili-glazed meatloaf
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l íri C o Wine M a K er’S Wine S e xtra b rut, v i S ta Flore S, valle de uC o, Mendoza, nv
chardonnay, Viognier
$25.67 $154.00
Fizz with lots of fruit flavours, apples, pears, and a soft, light palate, if you enjoy a good Prosecco, you will love this style. It is crisp and fruity on the finish. Produced from an unusual combination of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Viognier, the grapes were picked by hand in late January and fermented in pressurized tanks to retain the sparkle.
2018-2019, M8 D9
Apples, pears 6°c
Fruity, crisp finish, [02]
Pear, Roquefort and chestnut salad
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Sauvignon b lan C , v i S ta Flore S, valle de uC o, Mendoza, 2017
Sauvignon blanc
$24.67 $148.00
This is a structured Sauvignon Blanc with mineral notes and limey flavours. Sauvignon Blanc loves the cool nights at high altitude to slowly ripen and develop full varietal characteristics. The grapes were picked by hand in early March and fermented at low temperature.
2018-2019, M8 D9 Restrained fruit 6°c lime, mineral finish, [00]
tilapia with lemon cream sauce
9547
l íri C o Wine M a K er’S Wine S Malbe C , v i S ta Flore S, valle de uC o, Mendoza, 2017
$24.67 $148.00
Lírico Malbec 2017 has enticing aromas of blueberries and blackberries. It is mediumbodied with good acidity and a linear structure complemented by a blackberry and smoke finish. It is produced from 100% Malbec, which has become Argentina’s signature grape variety. Malbec is originally from Cahors and arrived in Argentina via Chile on April 17th,1853. It is now planted in all of Argentina’s wine-growing regions, and April 17th has become World Malbec Day.
2018-2022, M7 D9 blueberries, blackberries 16°c
Dark fruits, blackberries, smoke
photo — American and French oak barrels in Mauricio lorca Winery – Perdriel, luján de cuyo
baked
Grilled skirt steak with chimichurri sauce
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Malbe C Syrah, v i S ta Flore S, valle de uC o, Mendoza, 2017
Malbec, Syrah
40% Syrah, blended with Malbec, adds chocolate and black liquorice flavours. Bright purple in colour, Lírico Malbec Syrah has mellow dark fruit aromas and a long cherry finish. Malbec and Syrah were harvested the last week of March and first week of April. 30% of the wine was matured with oak.
2018-2021, M8 D9
Mellow, dark fruits 18°c
cherries, bitter liquorice
chickpea and chorizo stew
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$24.67 $148.00 9549 l íri C o Wine M a K er’S Wine S Cabernet Fran C , v i S ta Flore S, valle de uC o, Mendoza, 2017
$148.00 new
Intense in colour, Lírico Cabernet Franc has floral violet aromas with a hint of earth. It is supple with succulent fruits, medium-bodied with juicy acidity and fine texture. It was partmatured in oak.
2018-2021, M8 D9
Floral, violets 18°c
Succulent fruits, juicy acidity
Pepperoni pizza
l or C a óPalo Malbe C , v i S ta Flore S, valle de uC o, Mendoza, 2016
Malbec
$29.83 $179.00
Ópalo Malbec is plum in colour with some developed tobacco and soft leather notes that complement red apples and dark fruits aromas. It is medium-bodied with succulent blackcurrant acidity and violet flavours. Yields are highly restricted, with just one bottle of wine produced per vine.
Mauricio describes his Ópalo Malbec as a “loyal expression of the terroir”.
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t e M áti C o a rgentino r e S erva v iognier, v i S ta Flore S, valle de uC o, Mendoza, 2017
A ripe and rich Viognier, bright in colour with intense toasty fruit, toffee, Banoffee pie and clove aromas, 40% of the wine was fermented in oak barrels, the balance in tank. The palate is concentrated, rich and spicy and rather dominated by the toasty oak, but with a good dollop of peachy fruit too.
cloves, spices, toast, ripe fruit, peaches, [00]
photo — Sauvignon blanc pergola vineyard in Vista Flores, uco Valley
2018-2021, M8 D9
tobacco, red apples, dark fruits 18°c
blackcurrant, violets, leather
Grilled lamb burgers with leeks and fennel
2018-2019, M8 D9
toast, toffee, banoffee pie 6°c
Salmon and sweet potato Korma served on basmati rice
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My first tasting of Mauricio’s Temático Argentino Reserva Cabernet Franc was the 2012 vintage while in Chile last year, and it immediately attracted attention from the group. Cabernet Franc is highly fertile and naturally produces high yields if left unchecked. Mauricio reduces the yield to one bunch of grapes per shoot to produce a highly concentrated wine. Vibrant plum in colour, it has aromas of plums and soft leather. It is light to medium-bodied with some firm tannins on the finish giving structure, which support flavours of red and bitter cherries with a savoury edge. It was matured for 12 months in 75% French and 25% American oak barrels followed by two years in bottle prior to release.
2018-2021, M7 D8
Plums, leather
18°c
Red cherries, savoury, bitter cherry finish beef tenderloin medallions with cremini mushrooms sauce served with baked potato and steamed broccolini
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Mendoza
Bodegas y Viñedos O. Fournier
José Manuel Ortega quit a life of banking to make wine. He made Argentina his home, and built a stunning winery in La Consulta. It houses a gastronomic restaurant with a view of the Andes as its backdrop.
“Our winery is equipped with the latest technology and has been designed to work with gravity to minimize the use of pumps.”
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b la S ón de San Carlo S t orronté S, valle de Ca Fayate, Salta, 2017
torrontés
$22.67 $272.00
Blasón de San Carlos Torrontés is grown in the far north of Argentina, in Cafayate Valley in Salta, an arid cactus-strewn region, 1000 kilometres from the city of Mendoza. The style produced is a little richer and more complex than Lorca’s Temático Argentino Joven Torrontés. Floral, fennel and nectarine aromas lead to a smooth palate, soft and round with a clean lemon finish.
Fennel, floral 6°c
nectarine, lemons, [00]
Vietnamese imperial rolls
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b la S ón de San Carlo S t e MP ranillo, valle de uC o, Mendoza, 2017
tempranillo
$24.92 $299.00
Smoky aromas with dried fruits, raisins and some red berries create a moody impression, leading to a fresher palate with red cherries and juicy vibrant acidity. A short and relatively warm winter was followed by a growing season with good rainfall and warm rather than hot temperatures, and no hail. The 2017 wines are fresh with good aging potential. The grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging for three months in barrel.
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Fin C a So P hia r ed b lend, uC o valley, Mendoza, 2015
The grapes were harvested from the Altamira region at the southern end of the Uco Valley. These are some of the most varied soils in the Uco Valley, mostly alluvial and composed of sand, silt and stone in varying proportions, with some volcanic influence. Finca Sophia Red Blend 2015 has earthy fruits, bitter almond and marzipan aromas. It is ripe on the palate with succulent fruit filling the mouth; blueberries, juicy redcurrants and blackberries. The grapes were harvested mid-March through April and severe selection and sorting followed at the winery. The wine was left for an extended 28 days on skins and then matured in oak barrels, 50% new and 50% second use for 12 months. 2018-2019, M8 D9
tempranillo, Malbec, c abernet Sauvignon, Syrah
$45.67 $274.00
con chorizo – thick stew of potatoes and spicy sausage
blueberries, redcurrants, blackberries
Moroccan stuffed peppers with lamb and couscous with sautéed almonds and currants
photo — José Manuel Ortega makes wines that can be immediately enjoyed, but will be exceptional with aging.
2018-2020, M8 D9
Raisins, smoke, dried fruits 18°c
Red berries, red cherries
Papas
2018-2025, M6 D8
Earthy fruits, marzipan 18°c
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9557 a l Fa Crux Malbe C , valle de uC o, Mendoza, 2014
José Manuel’s most premium wines are named after stars; Alfa Crux forms part of the Southern Cross constellation, only visible in the Southern Hemisphere. The best barrels are individually selected to produce it. Alfa Crux Malbec 2014 is deep and vibrant in colour. It has a restrained bouquet with spices and dark fruits. Soft and ripe on the palate, more black cherry fruit flavours emerge. It is a supple and youthful medium to full-bodied wine, full of elegance and with plenty of life ahead. The grapes were handpicked and double-sorted prior to a cold maceration lasting five days. After fermentation, the wine was left on skins for 28 days. It was matured in new oak barrels for 20 months, 80% French and 20% American. Each barrel was then carefully assessed and the best barrels assembled.
and thyme-crusted
photo — taste and Joy”, by Klaus Zylla. the winery plays host to internationally-recognized art exhibitions.
2018-2026, M6 D9
Spices, dark fruits 18°c
black cherries, fresh fruit salad
Mustard
rib of beef served with yorkshire pudding
Malbec $82.17
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