Theme: The Price is Right
Wine 1
Sieur d’Arques Crémant de Limoux
Chardonnay Mauzac Chenin Blanc
Languedoc Region, France
Sieur d’Arques Crémant de Limoux is a sparkling wine known for its high-quality production and often compared favorably to Champagne. It is primarily made from Chardonnay, along with Chenin Blanc and Mauzac, and is created using the traditional method of a second fermentation in the bottle. It is praised for its complex aromas and flavors, including white flowers, citrus, apple, and toasted notes.
Alcohol 12.5 %
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Wine 2
d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab 2024
Viognier Marsanne
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Shining pale golden colour.
Fragrant aromas of tropical fruits like pineapple, melon, white peach and citrus blossom.
The palate is far beyond the norm. Clean and fresh flavours of honeydew melon, pear, stone fruits, lemon curd and a characteristic pickled ginger in the end. Long and refreshing with bursting flavours through the finish.
Alcohol 13.5%
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Wine 3
Cape Mentelle
Sixteen Hectares
Chardonnay
Margaret River, Western Australia
Aromas: Lemon meringue, grapefruit, roasted almond, cashew, and a hint of lemongrass.
Flavors: Citrus, stone fruit (like nectarine), and lemon curd, with a savory element on the finish.
Palate: A minerally backbone with good oak and fruit integration, juicy acidity, and a taut, pleasing structure.
Alcohol 12.8%
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Wine 4
Cotes du Rhone
Les Trois Clefs 2024
Grenache, Syrah, ( Mourvèdre and others)
Rhone Valley, France
A medium-bodied red wine with a flavor profile of juicy red and black fruits like raspberry, cherry, and plum, complemented by notes of spices such as pepper and anise.
It has a fresh, vibrant, and balanced acidity, with an earthy undertone and a smooth, dry finish that is enhanced by soft tannins.
Alcohol 14%
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Wine 5
Pirramimma 2021
Reserve White Label
Shiraz
McLaren Vale, South Australia
This wine has a rich and complex profile with an aromatic bouquet of plum, black cherry, and raspberry, complemented by mocha and vanilla.
The palate is dense and full-bodied, featuring intense flavors of blackberry, plum, and coconut, with notes of spice and toasty oak, creating a well-balanced wine that can be enjoyed now or aged.
Alcohol 14.5%
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Dessert Liqueur
Mozart Chocolate Cream
Liqueur
Salzburg, Austria
Belgian chocolate, fresh cream and aromatic notes of vanilla and cocoa and the special manufacturing process, makes Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur a unique Austrian specialty
Alcohol 17%