Theme: South American Wines
Wine 1
Onda 2024
Sauvignon Blanc
Central Valley, Chile
This is an affordable, crisp, dry Chilean white wine from the Central Valley with refreshing flavour notes of ripe peach, citrus with sea-spray freshness and lively acidity.
Alcohol 12.5 %
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Wine 2
Onda 2024
Pinto Noir
Central Valley Chile
This is an entry-level red wine from Chile’s Central Valley.
It offers ripe red flavours, subtle sweet spice, earthy undertones, and soft tannins with an approachable finish.
Alcohol 13.5%
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Wine 3
Tussock Jumper 2025
Malbec
San Juan Region, Argentina
This Malbec from the San Juan region of Argentina is a popular, budget-friendly red wine with flavours of plum, raspberry and coffee.
It is a medium-bodied red wine with soft, well-integrated tannins. It tends to be less heavy and dense than some high-altitude Mendoza Malbecs, offering a smoother, highly approachable and easy-drinking style
Alcohol 13%
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Wine 4
Fat Bastard 2025
Malbec
Mendoza Region, Argentina
This wine from the high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza Region is jam packed with ripe, juicy and jammy wine with nuanced flavours of vanilla, dark ripe cherry and plum.
Warm days and cool nights allow generous ripeness while assisting in retaining crisp natural acidity.
Alcohol 13%
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Wine 5
Catena 2023
Malbec
Mendoza Region, Argentina
The 2023 Catena Malbec High Mountain Vines is a vibrant, medium-bodied red wine from Mendoza, Argentina.
Sourced from high-altitude estate vineyards it features rich dark fruit, floral violet notes, fine tannins, and a fresh, savoury finish.
Alcohol 13.5%
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Dessert
Nugan Estate Cookoothama 2024
Botrytis Semillon
Riverina District
A late-harvest, dessert-style Botrytis Sémillon.
Brilliant straw gold in appearance with enticing aromas of dried apricot, fig and orange peel that lead to a luscious palate of apricot nectar, nougat and lime zest, beautifully balanced by a crisp, cleansing natural acidity.
Alcohol 12%