February 2023 Wines

Wine 1

 

Howard Vineyard Pinot Gris 2022

 

Pinot Gris

 
Adelaide Hills

Delicate aromas of crunchy pineapple, fresh pear and Granny Smith apple. Lime zest, lychee and honeydew melon round out this wine and compliment the dry, textural finish.

 

Its friendly flavours of pear, apple and tropical fruits are backed by a gentle yet firm touch of acidity.

 

Alcohol 12.5%

Carmel Cellars Meeting Rating

3.5/5

Wine 2

 

Evans & Tate WILD CAPE 2022

 

Sauvignon Blanc

 
Margaret River, WA

Light and vibrant colour with a youthful lime green tint. The nose shows lime leaf, fig, lychee and mango skin, overlaid with notes of cut grass, lime zest and white flower.

The palate has refreshing acidity bursting with lychee, lime cordial and tropical fruits. A crunchy, textural element adds complexity.

 

Alcohol 12.5%

Carmel Cellars Meeting Rating

3.4/5

Wine 3

 

Artwine TEMPTRESS 2022

 

Rose

 
Adelaide Hills

Aromas of rosewater, strawberries and berries. Crisp and dry with just a hint spice.

 
A delicious light style rosé thats shows a delicious palate of red berry fruits, strawberries and raspberries with a hint of spice. Dry and refreshing.
 
Produced from Adelaide Hills vines.
 

Alcohol 12.5%

Carmel Cellars Meeting Rating

3/5

Wine 4

 

Hardys TINTARA 2021

 

Tempranillo

 
McLaren Vale, SA

An inviting nose of rich fruits and subtle hints of spice.

 

A balanced palate follows, with flavours of raspberry, sour cherry and plum followed by savoury and spice characteristics.

 

 A fine tannin structure gives the wine great persistence and length.

 

Alcohol 14%

Carmel Cellars Meeting Rating

3.7/5

Wine 5

 

Taylors  ESTATE LABEL 2020

 

 

Shiraz

 
Clare Valley, SA

The wine is a dark red colour with ruby red hues.
Its aroma displays dark plum, redcurrant and red cherry fruits along with subtle chocolate and a touch of oak derived spice.

 

The palate is plump & generous with ripe fruit characters of plum, cherry and redcurrant. Mocha coffee and subtle aniseed characters are also present along with vanillan oak.

 

The wine is medium-bodied with a soft mid-palate and pleasing tannin structure with great texture, good length and enjoyable fruit flavoured finish.

 

Alcohol 14.5%

Carmel Cellars Meeting Rating

4/5

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Maxwell Wines LIQUEUR MEAD

 

Honey Mead

 
McLaren Vale, SA

Maxwell Honey Mead is made by fermenting pure South Australian honey, using one of the oldest recipes. It has light beewax mixed with cooked citrus aromas on the nose and hints of floral and apricot on the palate with a clean finish.

 

Alcohol 18%