March 2023 Wines

Wine 1

 

Patient Cottat, POUILLY-FUME
Anciennes Vignes 2021

 

Sauvignon Blanc

 
Loire Region, France

Intense, exotic aromas and subtle smoky (fume’) notes capture attention.

 

The palate is rich, filled with tropical fruit, refreshing acidity and the typical smoky note of the Pouilly Fume’ appellation.

 

Alcohol 13%

Carmel Cellars Meeting Rating

3.1/5

Wine 2

 

Patient Cottat, SANCERRE
Anciennes Vignes 2020

 

Sauvignon Blanc

 
Loire Valley, France

Colour: Golden green reflections.

Nose : Complex and intense. Prevailing aromas of acacia blossoms with a muscat-like note of passion-fruit.

Palate : Full and fat. Very well balanced. Aromas of lychee and a touch of honey.


Alcohol 13%

Carmel Cellars Meeting Rating

3.8/5

Wine 3

 

Famille Bougrier CONFIDENCES VOUVRAY  2020

 

Chenin Blanc

 
Loire Valley, France
Fresh aromas of citrus fruit with floral notes carry through to a ripe and fruity palate with notes of honey and stone fruit.
 
Very well-balanced and elegant with a crisp dry finish. Serve with soft cheese and fresh salads.

 

Alcohol 12.5%

Carmel Cellars Meeting Rating

3.4/5

Wine 4

 

Mommessin
GRANDES MISES SAINT AMOUR BEAUJOLAIS 2021


Gamay


Beaujolais, France

The 2021 Saint Amour boasts classic carbonic characters of perfumed violets and cherries, combined with complexing factors of pepperberries, undergrowth and cold tea tannins.

 

Alcohol 13%

 

Carmel Cellars Meeting Rating

3.7/5

Wine 5

 

2021 Paul Jaboulet Aîné CÔTES DU RHÔNE

 

Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan

 
Rhone Valley France

This wine combines grenache, mourvèdre, carignan and syrah, among others, and it’s an excellent reflection of what the region does best.

 

Expect powerful fruity aromas and a complex palate and structure, which all pairs beautifully with aged hard cheeses and muscatels.

 

Alcohol 14.5%

Carmel Cellars Meeting Rating

4.4/5

Sticky

 

Tertini Noble 2019

 

Voigner, Sauvignon Blanc

 
Hilltops Region, NSW

Trophy-winning dessert wine from the Hilltops region. Bright golden straw in colour with fresh pineapple, ginger and marmalade aromas. Rich and luscious mouthfeel with balanced acidity providing length and liveliness.

 

Fermented in stainless steel, with a portion maturing in oak for added texture and complexity. Only made in special vintages.

 

Alcohol 11%