Theme: European Wines
Wine 1
Grüner Veltliner GV 2024
Grüner Veltliner
Lower Austria
A well-known and typical Austrian quality wine. It is a Classic Grüner Veltliner from loess soil displaying greenish yellow colours.
The flavour is spicy and zesty with the typical peppery note, dry and fruity.
Alcohol 12.5 %
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Wine 2
Sauvion Cardinal Richard
Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie 2024
Melon de Bourgogne
Western Loire Valley, France
This wine was stirred daily on its lees (a depost of yeast cells and grape matter) according to the “Sur Lie” method.
Translucent with a diamond-grey hue, with expressive aromas of apricot, peach and a hint of mint. There is an excellent balance between richness, freshness, and bright acidity, with flavours of green plum, pineapple, and passionfruit.
Alcohol 12%
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Wine 3
Barons de Rothschild Lafite
Saga R Domaines 2024
Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Bordeaux Region, France
This blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillon is harvested in the cool of the night and fermented at low temperature in stainless steel to maintain freshness, acidity, and aromatics.
Pale straw yellow in appearance with aromatics, floral notes of lilies and white flowers, and white peach, green pineapple and lychee. Round and balanced with excellent freshness and crispness on the finish.
Alcohol 11.5%
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Wine 4
Baron Philippe de Rothschild
Mouton Cadet Select 2021
Bordeaux, France
The nose initially reveals black cherry, very ripe red fruit notes, hints of mocha and spice.
From a supple and voluptuous attack on attractive fruit, the mid-palate displays powerful flavours with forward red fruit, leading into a long and spicy finish.
Alcohol 13%
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Wine 5
Marques De Riscal 2022
Arienzo Rioja Crianza
Tempranillo
Rioja, Spain
This Tempranillo exhibits fruitiness and youthfulness, with a moderate presence of wood that provides good balance and persistence.
A fresh, fruity wine with a flavour profile reminiscent of red fruits subtly accompanied by aromas of wood, coconut and vanilla.
Full on the palate, persistent and with character, a true reflection of the personality of the grapes from this terroir.
Alcohol 14%
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Dessert
Geoff Hardy
GMH Noble Sweet White 2016
Botrytis Riesling Semillon
South Eastern Australia
A late-harvest, dessert-style blend primarily featuring Sémillon and Riesling.
The flavor profile is highly aromatic with concentrated notes of apricot, honey, orange peel, and marmalade, beautifully balanced by a crisp, cleansing natural acidity.
Alcohol 9.5%