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The Vintner
These wines are made by the award-winning Project Wine in Langhorne Creek, South Australia. The wines are specially selected,
blended exclusively for Matthew Clark’s customers, and are very drinkable and food-friendly, while also reflecting varietal and regional
typicity. The wines, with the exception of the Chardonnay, are hand-selected from premium vineyards in Langhorne Creek: the
Chardonnay was selected from cooler vineyards in Limestone Coast.
25642 The Vintner Chardonnay, Limestone Coast 2011/12 75cl 6.33
Fruit-driven Chardonnay from the far south of South Australia that shows a classic cool-climate character. Plenty of citrus and stone fruit with a
deliciously fresh finish. (x)
25644 The Vintner Verdelho-Sauvignon Blanc, Langhorne Creek 2011/12 75cl 6.32
A zesty and lively blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Verdelho, which is a regional speciality from Langhorne Creek with its not too warm and dry climate.
The grapes were picked early to retain their fresh character; shows green fruit and herbaceous notes. (x)
BRONZE (2011) Decanter World Wine Awards 2012
25641 The Vintner Cabernet Sauvignon-Sangiovese, Langhorne Creek 2011/12 75cl 6.32
A modern blend of classic Cabernet with the grape Sangiovese, more famous for the production of Chianti in Tuscany. Here south-east of Adelaide
it is becoming more widely planted, its cherry character a great partner for Cabernet's more structured blackcurrant fruit; delicious notes of mint on
the nose. (x)
25643 The Vintner Shiraz-Viognier, Langhorne Creek 2011/12 75cl 6.32
Putting a dash of peachy Viognier with the more spicy brambly fruited Shiraz was once just the preserve of northern Rhône winemakers. Full-bodied
with delicious blackberry and black pepper notes, backed by an uplifting, floral finish. (x)
BRONZE (2010) Decanter World Wine Awards 2012
The Gourmet
An exclusive range for Matthew Clark: blended with food in mind these have a refreshing structure with less residual sugar than other
similarly priced ranges.
24561 The Gourmet Chardonnay, South Australia
Fruit-driven Chardonnay, unoaked with zesty, citrussy fruit and a structure made for food. (x)
2011/12 75cl 5.60
24562 The Gourmet Sauvignon Blanc, South Australia
Lean, grassy and zippy, as befits the 'goes with food' brief; deliciously fresh green pepper and herb finish. (x)
2011/12 75cl 5.60
24560 The Gourmet Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia
Shows blackcurrant leaf and sweet, ripe fruit on an unoaked and light finish. (x)
2011/12 75cl 5.50
24563 The Gourmet Shiraz, South Australia
Not your usual 'jammy Aussie Shiraz'; plenty of fruit but constrained by the crispness of the finish. (x)
2011/12 75cl 5.50
Berri Estates
This range of competitively priced single varietal wines is reserved exclusively for the on-trade. The grapes are sourced from the
Riverland and Murray-Darling regions. New packaging will be introduced during 2013.
23231 Berri Estates Unoaked Chardonnay, South-Eastern Australia 2011/12 75cl 5.84
The grapes for this fresh, lemony Chardonnay are fermented and matured in stainless steel with no oak contact, the aim is to retain the fresh varietal
fruit, crisp, ripe acidity and weight to produce a classic Chardonnay. (x)
27004 Berri Estates Rosé, South-Eastern Australia NEW 2012/13 75cl 5.75
Made from predominantly Shiraz with tiny amounts of other varieties included to add complexity and balance; this is a spicy, fruit-led rosé with a touch of
richness on the palate. (x)
23230 Berri Estates Merlot, South-Eastern Australia 2012/13 75cl 5.92
The Merlot grapes, sourced exclusively from Riverland and Sunraysia, were harvested at night to ensure retention of the maximum freshness and fruit
flavours. Fermented in stainless steel, a portion of the blend has contact with oak to give an added dimension of spiciness to the plummy fruit and soft
tannins, so typical of Merlot. (x)
23229 Berri Estates Shiraz, South-Eastern Australia 2012/13 75cl 5.84
This spicy, fruity Shiraz is sourced mainly from Riverland and Sunraysia. The palate shows excellent varietal typicity with dark berry fruit flavours and juicy,
soft tannins, mingled with a light touch of oak on the finish. (x)
Short Mile Bay
27216 Short Mile Bay Chardonnay, South-Eastern Australia NEW 2012/13 75cl 5.55
Cool-fermented in stainless steel and bottled early to retain the freshness; a citrussy Chardonnay with a crisp finish. (x)
27217 Short Mile Bay Shiraz, South-Eastern Australia NEW 2012/13 75cl 5.55
Deep-coloured and full-bodied with lots of rich berry fruit on the palate and a pinch of pepper spice so typical of Shiraz. (x)
Pontebello
26987 Pontebello Pinot Grigio, South Australia NEW 2012/13 75cl 5.31
Fresh with notes of stone fruit, such as peach, and citrus fruit; this 'Aussie' PG is nearly dry, but shows just a touch of sweetness on the finish. (x)
Bonavita
26988 Bonavita Pinot Grigio, South Australia NEW
Shows peach and citrus fruit on a palate that is just off-dry, the fresh finish is bolstered by some richness. (x)
2012/13 75cl 5.31