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Macon-Milly-Lamartine 'Clos du Four' 2006, Christophe Cordier
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Christophe Cordier is one of the hottest winemakers in Burgundy, renowned for making top class wines from fruit grown in only the best terroirs. A fabulous array of citrus fruits flow through the palate coupled with a mineral complexity creating a wine with sheer elegance and length. The perfect accompaniment to grilled seafood.
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Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Curic³ Valley
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This rich, fruity blackcurrant Cabernet Sauvignon has been aged in American oak for 12 months prior to bottling. Located in the heart of the Curico Valley, Montes Alpha produce superb wines that can be said to rival many Medoc estates.
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Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz 2002, Grampians
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From 100% Shiraz grapes that were grown on the cliff face on Mount Langi Ghiran, which has an ideal microclimate for viticulture. Aged for 20 months in French and American oak barrels, giving a sensuous nose of dark plum and liquorice and a spicy, rich palate with fine, ripe tannins. Its excellent structure makes it an ideal partner to roast lamb.
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Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Marlborough
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A classic example of the brilliant levels of quality achieved in the Marlborough region, renowned as the NZ heartland for the Sauvignon grape. Ripe and zesty with an exquisite bouquet of fresh gooseberries and a long mouth-watering lime finish.
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Sancerre 'Clos des Bouffants' 2005, Neveu
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Based in the heart of the village of Verdigny, the family owned Domaine du Colombier had its origins in the 12th Century. Offering ripe rhubarb and gooseberry fruit and a zesty mineral texture. Aged on fine lees for up to a year for increased complexity.
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Sancerre Rouge 2006, Paul Thomas
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From an excellent Sancerre vintage, this juicy, fruity wine shows intense aromas of raspberry and cherry on the nose that develop further on the palate. Soft tannins, crisp yet balanced acidity and masses of ripe red berry flavours give fantastic summer drinking. Ideal with charcuteries.
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Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Forats' 2006, Vocoret
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Vocoret is a consistently good producer of Chablis and his Premier Crus are great examples of this style of Chardonnay. This example offers complex mineral flavours and crisp, crunchy apple fruit.
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Chablis 1er Cru 'Montmains' 2006, Vocoret
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Vocoret is a consistently good producer of Chablis and his Premier Crus are great examples of this style of Chardonnay. The Montmains vineyard produces wines of a very high standard offering stylish, well-delineated green melon flavours and a long finish.
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