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Champagne<br />
& <strong>Sparkling</strong><br />
Since 1743, Moët & Chandon has been producing the world’s most loved champagnes,<br />
wines that distinguish themselves by a bright fruitiness, a seductive palate and an elegant<br />
maturity.<br />
From this most prestigious estate in Champagne, of over 1000 hectares of the finest & most<br />
varied terroir <strong>com</strong>prising 16 of the 17 Grands Crus, <strong>com</strong>es a winemaking philosophy that<br />
prides itself on evolving the champagne tradition: <strong>com</strong>bining quality and innovation while<br />
constantly reinventing itself.<br />
MMI are proud to represent the great Champagnes of the Moet-Hennessy group as they<br />
continue to be the market-leader in the region and across the world.
CHAMPAGNE<br />
MOËT & CHANDON<br />
www.moet.<strong>com</strong><br />
Claude Moët, an Epernay wine merchant founded the Maison Moët in 1743. With Jean-Rémy Moët, the grandson of<br />
the founder, the Maison Moët elevated this effervescent wine into an international icon of luxury and celebration.<br />
Jean-Rémy Moët was driven by a pioneering vision: to share the magic of Champagne with the world. Today Moët<br />
& Chandon is the leading vine-grower in Champagne.<br />
0830 Moët Impérial * 270<br />
7008 Mini Moët Impérial * 20cl 86<br />
083612 Moët Impérial * 37.5cl 150<br />
08313 Moët Impérial * 1.5L 475<br />
7163 Moët Impérial * 3L 1,710<br />
7162 Moët Impérial * 6L 3,470<br />
5139603 Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage * 375<br />
86396 Nectar Impérial * 289<br />
Rosé<br />
6420 Moët Rosé Impérial * 335<br />
89743 Moët Rosé Impérial * 1.5L 525<br />
VEUVE CLICQUOT<br />
www.veuve-clicquot.<strong>com</strong><br />
In 1805, Madame Clicquot, a young widow of 27 years, took over the reins of the House founded in Reims in 1772<br />
and became one of the first business women in history. Audacious and visionary, she made her champagne known<br />
to the world. From the beginning, the maison’s vineyards were among the best crus in Champagne. Philippe Clicquot,<br />
upon founding the house, owned some well located vineyards. With her remarkable intuition, Madame Clicquot purchased<br />
plots of land now classified as ‘Grand Cru’. The House then gradually acquired plots of land with the best crus<br />
giving strength to what is today a winery of exception.<br />
08406 Yellow Label * 295<br />
345612 Yellow Label * 37.5cl 160<br />
87823 Yellow Label * 1.5L 620<br />
51526 Vintage Réserve * 375<br />
3070 La Grande Dame * 1,015<br />
Rosé<br />
84796 Rosé * 345<br />
08416 Vintage Rosé * 450<br />
8626 La Grande Dame Rosé * 1,430<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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RUINART<br />
www.ruinart.<strong>com</strong><br />
The oldest House of Champagne, Ruinart was founded in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart, realising the ambition of his uncle,<br />
Dom Thierry Ruinart, who had foreseen the potential of sparkling wine at the beginning of the century.<br />
85216 R de Ruinart Brut * 300<br />
8590 R de Ruinart Brut * 37.5cl 185<br />
85246 Ruinart Blanc de Blancs * 370<br />
Rosé<br />
85236 Ruinart Rosé * 370<br />
85233 Ruinart Rosé * 1.5L 825<br />
DOM PÉRIGNON<br />
www.domperignon.<strong>com</strong><br />
Luxury champagne: Since its origins, Dom Pérignon has been a luxury champagne founded on notions of excellence,<br />
craftsmanship and lifestyle. Dom Pérignon & Louis XIV were exact contemporaries (1638 -1715) : more than a coincidence!<br />
The wine of Dom Pérignon became so famous in France that it made its way to the King’s table, Louis XIV, the<br />
founder of luxury àla française. As Cellar Master at the Abbey of Hautvillers, and thanks to his extraordinary contribution<br />
to a whole region, Dom Pérignon is recognised as being the creator of Champagne.<br />
0810600 Dom Pérignon * 800<br />
6284 Dom Pérignon * 1.5L 2,040<br />
Rosé<br />
5142398 Dom Pérignon Rosé * 2,120<br />
7572 Dom Pérignon Rosé * 1.5L 5,100<br />
BILLECART-SALMON<br />
www.champagne-billecart.fr<br />
Francois and Antoine Roland-Billecart are the seventh generation of their family to manage this famous house since<br />
its founding in 1818 by Nicolas Francois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. Billecart-Salmon might be best known for the<br />
wonderful non-vintage Rosé and the vintage champagnes are truly outstanding.<br />
E0001 Brut Réserve* 300<br />
E0002 Brut Réserve* 37.5cl 180<br />
E0003 Brut Réserve* 1.5L 550<br />
E0268 Brut Réserve* 3L 1,200<br />
E0006 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru* 410<br />
E000796 Cuvée Nicolas Francois* 495<br />
Rosé<br />
E0004 Brut Rosé* 390<br />
E0275 Brut Rosé* 37.5cl 210<br />
E0005 Brut Rosé* 1.5L 840<br />
E000898-6 Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Rosé* 1,100<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
Champagne & <strong>Sparkling</strong><br />
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SPARKLING<br />
We have seen great growth in <strong>Sparkling</strong> wine over the last two years and as you’ll see we have kept things fresh by<br />
adding 9 new wines to the selection for 2012. <strong>Sparkling</strong> Sauvignon is enjoying success the world over - in recent blind<br />
tastings the Lindauer from New Zealand blew the <strong>com</strong>petition away with it’s fresh, crisp flavours and all round drinkability.<br />
Prosecco continues to be an everyday celebration choice - Scavi and Ray with it’s brilliant packaging is a stylish<br />
new addition and from Australia we’ve added the superb wines from Croser which can hold their own against all NV<br />
Champagnes.<br />
White<br />
11944 dB Family Selection Brut, de Bortoli Australia 32<br />
12007 [yellow tail] Bubbles Australia 42<br />
74576 Chandon, Domaine Chandon Australia 105<br />
13161 Croser NV Australia 138<br />
13162 Croser Vintage 2008 Australia 165<br />
101676 Charmat Brut, Valdivieso Chile 31<br />
11994 Grandial Blanc de Blancs France 29<br />
106656 Crémant de Limoux, Gerard Bertrand France 97<br />
12985 Scavi & Ray Prosecco Italy 55<br />
15906 Cinzano Asti Spumante Italy 72<br />
75886 Prosecco Valdobbiadene Spumante, Col de’ Salici Italy 74<br />
87416 Zonin Prosecco Brut Italy 46<br />
13153 Lindauer, <strong>Sparkling</strong> Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 50<br />
13151 Lindauer Brut NV New Zealand 50<br />
10644 Nederburg Premiére Cuvée Brut South Africa 32<br />
12145 J.C. Le Roux , <strong>Sparkling</strong> Sauvignon Blanc South Africa 36<br />
11341 Pongracz Brut South Africa 70<br />
3063 Freixenet, Cordon Negro, Cava Spain 59<br />
106906 Freixenet, Cordon Negro, Cava Spain 1.5L 130<br />
10691 Freixenet, Cordon Negro, Cava Spain 3L 420<br />
8541 André Brut, E&J Gallo USA 39<br />
Rosé<br />
12008 [yellow tail] Bubbles Rosé Australia 42<br />
101686 Valdivieso Charmat Brut Rosé Chile 35<br />
13152 Lindauer Brut Rosé New Zealand 50<br />
12146 J.C. Le Roux la Fleurette <strong>Sparkling</strong> Rosé South Africa 36<br />
8542 André Brut Rosé, E&J Gallo USA 39<br />
10319 Blanc de Noirs N.V., Domaine Ste Michelle USA 59<br />
Red<br />
106286 The Bee’s Knee’s (Red), Rymill Australia 91<br />
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Argentina<br />
José Alberto and Sebastián Zuccardi<br />
Argentina is proving to wine lovers that all the current focus is well deserved; not only due to the increasing<br />
numbers of awards harvested every year during various international contests but more importantly it is the<br />
booming consumption rate which reflects best the consumer demand!<br />
Malbec is clearly the main drive behind that success where it is the fastest growing varietal in the US. But let’s not<br />
forget that Argentina’s diversity is supported by the local varietals (Torrontes, Bonarda) as well as the blooming<br />
of Sauvignon Blanc from the cool Salta region and the confirmation in high quality Tempranillo and Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon.<br />
Whilst Argentina is also our fastest growing country, it is too often found at the end of restaurants wine lists with<br />
only a couple of products or even joined with Chilean wines under a “South American” section, what a mistake!<br />
This year our objective is to help you discover Argentina’s diversity and to do so we added no less than 21 new<br />
products on this years portfolio. This new range goes from a surprising blend of Torrontes & Pinot Grigio from<br />
Fuzion “Alta”, to the must have BBQ (or should we say Asado) wine Santa Julia “Reserva” Malbec, all the way to that<br />
special sip of stunning vineyard designated wines from Viña Cobos or Achaval Ferrer that will be found on both<br />
our fine wine list and portfolio.
FAMILIA ZUCCARDI<br />
Mendoza<br />
www.familiazuccardi.<strong>com</strong><br />
A true family <strong>com</strong>pany founded in 1963 by Alberto Zuccardi. In those times, he began planting vines in Maipú (a province of Mendoza),<br />
experimenting with an irrigation system of his own creation based on a method used in California. Forty five years after the<br />
starting point of this path, there are three generations joined by a passion for wine. In September 2007, the prestigious magazine<br />
DECANTER acknowledged José Alberto and Sebastián Zuccardi as being among the five most influential personalities of Argentine<br />
Wine. Enriched by their experience, Familia Zuccardi is now part of the leading Argentinean producers crafting wines with a real<br />
sense of origin.<br />
White<br />
12020 Serie A Torrontes 49<br />
12022 Q Chardonnay 85<br />
Red<br />
12021 Serie A Bonarda 49<br />
12886 Q Cabernet Sauvignon 85<br />
12778 Q Tempranillo 85<br />
12023 Q Malbec 85<br />
12781 Emma 125<br />
12024 Zeta 170<br />
SANTA JULIA<br />
Mendoza<br />
www.santajulia.<strong>com</strong>.ar<br />
Santa Julia is a clear example of the <strong>com</strong>bination of the quality and diversity of Mendocinian soils, resulting in modern wines.<br />
Among its diverse range of grape varieties we find the international classics as well as the locals, such as Torrontes and Tannat. This<br />
year we have extended the varietal range with some screw cap 1/2 bottles and have also introduced the “Reserva” range, a great<br />
value selection of wine - for example the Cabernet was recently voted in the top 6 Best Cabernet Sauvignons from Argentina. The<br />
last addition is the Magna, a rich, powerful wine made from a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, definitely something<br />
to try.<br />
White<br />
12892 Chardonnay 37.5cl 19<br />
12889 Sauvignon Blanc 28<br />
10671 Torrontes 30<br />
10687 Chardonnay 30<br />
Rosé<br />
10672 Syrah Rosé 30<br />
Red<br />
12891 Malbec 37.5cl 19<br />
10673 Malbec 30<br />
10674 Cabernet Sauvignon 30<br />
12888 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 45<br />
12887 Reserva Malbec 45<br />
12890 Magna 70<br />
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FUZION<br />
Mendoza<br />
www.fuzionwines.<strong>com</strong><br />
Talking about Fuzion is talking about life in Argentina: sophistication, history, diversity and culture.<br />
Fuzion is not just a mirror of that rich mosaic; the wines are a celebration of it. Argentina’s rich culture is a unique expression of<br />
the old and the new world, and so is Fuzion. It’s a crossroads in a bottle. When discovering Fuzion, you’ll fall in love with Argentina.<br />
White<br />
11577 Fuzion Chenin Blanc - Chardonnay 27<br />
12883 Fuzion Alta Torrontes-Pinot Grigio 39<br />
Red<br />
11578 Fuzion Syrah - Malbec 27<br />
12885 Fuzion Syrah - Cabernet Sauvignon 27<br />
12884 Fuzion Alta Reserva Malbec 39<br />
TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES<br />
Luján de Coyo<br />
www.terrazasdelosandes.<strong>com</strong><br />
In the late 1950s, Moët & Chandon, sent Renaud Poirier, its Oenology Director, to Latin America to research the region’s potential<br />
for world-class wine production. After travelling around the region, Poirier visited Luján de Cuyo, in Mendoza. Highly impressed by<br />
the local conditions for winemaking and the presence of excellent high elevation vineyards, Poirier and Moët & Chandon decided<br />
to set up its first ever vineyards outside France. After decades of experiencing with sparkling wines production, in 1999, Moët Hennessy<br />
Wine Estates and Bodegas Chandon Argentina opened Terrazas de los Andes Winery - a varietal still-wines initiative based<br />
on its emblematic high-elevation vineyards, fed by the Andes meltwater. The core concept since it began has been matching each<br />
variety to a specific altitude which governs ripening sequence and thus quality.<br />
White<br />
E038604-6 Chardonnay Reserva 97<br />
Red<br />
E038205-6 Cabernet Sauvignon 65<br />
E038503-6 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 91<br />
E038704-6 Reserva Malbec 91<br />
E0389 Afincado Cabernet Sauvignon 210<br />
E0388 Afincado Malbec 250<br />
CHEVAL BLANC &<br />
TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES<br />
Mendoza<br />
www.chevaldesandes.<strong>com</strong><br />
This joint venture between Terrazas de Los Andes and St.-Emilion A-lister Chateau Cheval Blanc has made a strong case for being<br />
one of Argentina’s top reds. The style of the wine has evolved and now <strong>com</strong>bines the elegance, fine tannins and structure of Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon with the Argentine spice and ripeness of old-vine ungrafted Malbec.<br />
Red<br />
E023302 Cheval des Andes* 530<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
Argentina<br />
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CLOS DE LOS SIETE<br />
Tunuyan<br />
The idea was simple. Globetrotting consultant Michel Rolland persuaded French investors to join him in an ambitious project.<br />
Namely, to plant 2,100 acres of virgin land in the high-altitude Vista Flores area of Uco, split the property up into seven parts and<br />
allow each partner to make their own wines while contributing 80% of their production to one joint wine; Clos de los Siete. The<br />
result is a ripe, spicy style red which, whilst the blend may change slightly year to year, is predominantly (80%) Malbec, with Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon and Merlot.<br />
Red<br />
E023205-6 Clos de Los Siete 139<br />
VIÑA COBOS<br />
Mendoza<br />
www.vinacobos.<strong>com</strong><br />
The wines of Viña Cobos are the result of a shared vision inspired by the passion of American winemaker Paul Hobbs and Argentine<br />
winemaking partners Andrea Marchiori and Luis Barraud to produce expressive, world-class wines with a true sense of place. Consistently<br />
receiving impressive accolades from renowned critics these wines will impress you with their <strong>com</strong>plexity, depth, elegancy<br />
and yet their approachability.<br />
White<br />
13521 Felino Chardonnay 70 Available from July 2012<br />
Red<br />
13520 Felino Cabernet Sauvignon 70 Available from July 2012<br />
13519 Felino Malbec 70 Available from July 2012<br />
12804 Bramare Luyan de Cuyo Malbec 180 Available from July 2012<br />
13523 Bramare Luyan de Cuyo Cabernet Sauvignon 180 Available from July 2012<br />
13524 VD Rebon Vineyard Malbec 245 Available from July 2012<br />
13569 Cobos Malbec 900 Available from July 2012<br />
13570 Cobos Volturno 950 Available from July 2012<br />
BODEGA COLOMÉ<br />
Salta<br />
www.bodegacolome.<strong>com</strong><br />
Founded in 1831, Bodega Colomé is one of the oldest wineries in Argentina.<br />
Located in the Upper Calchaquí Valleys in Salta, home to the world’s highest vineyards, sitting between 2300 and 3111 meters<br />
above sea level and to the exquisite boutique hotel Estancia Colomé. The breathtaking views and the vast expanses of untouched<br />
terrain make Colomé one of the jewels in the crown of Hess Family Estates, a family-run business made up of 7 wineries across the<br />
world.<br />
White<br />
108436 Torrontes 65<br />
Red<br />
108446 Malbec 110<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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New winery<br />
New winery • New winery • New winery • New winery • New winery •<br />
New winery
FINCA FLICHMAN<br />
Mendoza<br />
www.flichman.<strong>com</strong>.ar<br />
The Finca Flichman story began in 1873 in the area of Barrancas, Mendoza, where the first vineyards were planted. The original<br />
winery, surrounded by its own vineyards, are preserved and restored and now feature the most high-tech winemaking. Finca Flichman<br />
grapes <strong>com</strong>e from the 310 hectares planted with noble varieties, including: cabernet sauvignon, syrah, malbec, merlot and<br />
chardonnay. Their vineyards are spread in two regions of Mendoza: Barrancas, 700 meters above sea level and the center of town<br />
Tupungato to 1100 meters.<br />
White<br />
9133 Chardonnay 37<br />
Red<br />
8971 Malbec 37<br />
8970 Shiraz 37<br />
9135 Cabernet Sauvignon 37<br />
9134 Merlot 37<br />
9138 Reserva Malbec 48<br />
9137 Reserva Shiraz 49<br />
Argentina<br />
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Australia<br />
The De Bortoli Family<br />
Wine has never tasted so good from Australia. The Australian wine industry has now evolved<br />
into a dynamic quality focused supplier of some of the World’s finest wines especially when<br />
you consider the price you pay. Within Australia, the Langton’s Classification of wine is still<br />
considered the ultimate list for any winery to get their wine listed on and at MMI we are proud<br />
of the fact that our portfolio is littered with such wines. Torbreck, Petaluma, de Bortoli, Turkey<br />
Flat, and Peter Lehmann all have wines listed in this prestigious list as does Cape Mentelle,<br />
Howard Park and St Hallett.
DE BORTOLI<br />
www.debortoli.<strong>com</strong>.au<br />
De Bortoli continues to be arguably Australia’s finest family owned winery with operations in Griffith, NSW and the Yarra Valley in<br />
Victoria. The Victorian wine operation is headed up by the extremely talented and likeable pair of Leanne and Steve Webber who<br />
have been instrumental in creating a portfolio of wines that rival any other in Australia. All of the Yarra Valley wines are estate produced<br />
and where possible follow organic practices.<br />
Yarra Valley<br />
White<br />
106246 Gulf Station Chardonnay 75<br />
106256 Gulf Station Pinot Grigio 89<br />
Red<br />
98616 Windy Peak Pinot Noir 71<br />
106266 Gulf Station Cabernet Sauvignon 75<br />
White<br />
12622 Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc 195<br />
12620 Yarra Valley Chardonnay 195<br />
Red<br />
12621 Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 230<br />
de Bortoli Family Selection<br />
Riverina<br />
The family’s Griffith operation is impressive not only for its size but for the way in which quality is absolutely the key priority in every<br />
step of the winemaking process. De Bortoli have developed innovative environmental programs that ensure that the only impact<br />
the wines have will be the lasting impression consumers have enjoying them.<br />
White<br />
11888 dB Family Selection Pinot Grigio 32<br />
9856 dB Family Selection Semillon-Chardonnay 32<br />
Rosé<br />
11998 dB Family Selection Rosé 18.75cl 13<br />
11906 dB Family Selection Rosé 32<br />
Red<br />
9857 dB Family Selection Shiraz-Cabernet 32<br />
9858 dB Family Selection Cabernet-Merlot 32<br />
Deen de Bortoli<br />
Riverina<br />
Another part of the Griffith operation and one that James Halliday, the renowned Australian wine critic describes as offering exceptional<br />
value for money - who are we to disagree? The Noble One is Australia’s most respected and awarded dessert wine and is<br />
a regarded as the benchmark that all others are judged by.<br />
White<br />
98596 Deen Vat 2 Sauvignon Blanc 54<br />
Red<br />
98606 Deen Vat 1 Petite Sirah 54<br />
Dessert<br />
9863 Noble One, Botrytis Semillon 37.5cl 129<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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ST. HALLETT<br />
Barossa Valley<br />
www.sthallett.<strong>com</strong>.au<br />
Led by the extremely talented winemaking skills of Stuart Blackwell and chief winemaker Toby Barlow, St Hallett have transformed<br />
themselves from a specialised fortified wines producer in the 1970’s to a leading advocate of Barossan Shiraz with iconic wines<br />
such as the Faith and Old Block.<br />
White<br />
11907 Poachers Semillon-Sauvignon 49<br />
Red<br />
11908 Gamekeepers Shiraz 49<br />
11909 Gamekeepers Shiraz-Cabernet 49<br />
11910 Faith Shiraz 95<br />
11911 Old Block Shiraz 240<br />
PETALUMA<br />
Adelaide Hills/Coonawarra<br />
www.petaluma.<strong>com</strong><br />
The first vintage of Petaluma that I tried was the 1979 Coonawarra red which was the winery’s first ever vintage. Since that fateful<br />
day I have been extremely privileged to have tasted many of their wines and have fallen in love with all of them. Whether it is their<br />
focused Hanlin Hill Riesling or the delicious Coonawarra Red the wines have a balance to them that screams quality. Langton’s Classification<br />
in Australia regards these wines in the very top 100 wines being produced in Australia today!<br />
White<br />
13158 Hanlin Hill Riesling 89<br />
13159 Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay 140<br />
Red<br />
13160 Coonawarra Red 235<br />
JINDALEE<br />
Victoria<br />
www.littorewines.<strong>com</strong>.au<br />
The Littore family vineyard have been growing grapes and making wines for 3 generations. The wines are all estate grown and<br />
bottled, ensuring exceptional levels of quality.<br />
White<br />
87516 Sauvignon Blanc 30<br />
87526 Chardonnay 30<br />
98936 Pinot Grigio 31<br />
Red<br />
87536 Shiraz 30<br />
98946 Cabernet Sauvignon 33<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
New winery • New winery • New winery • New winery • New winery •<br />
New winery<br />
Australia<br />
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D’ARENBERG<br />
McLaren Vale<br />
www.darenberg.<strong>com</strong>.au<br />
It would be impossible to talk about the successes of the last few years without reflecting on the history of this winery. The winery<br />
was purchased in 1912 by Joseph Osborn, a teetotalling director of Thomas Hardys and Sons and has been passed down to the<br />
current winemaker and custodian Chester Osborn in 1984. Chester has embarked on rejuvenating and modernising the range of<br />
wines adding his own quirkiness to the range and their colourful names. The Dead Arm Shiraz continues to be the flagship label<br />
but this is not a one vineyard wine. At every level of price there are exceptional wines that offer considerable value for money and<br />
it woud be foolish to dismiss any of these wines purely on price.<br />
White<br />
7614 The Stump Jump White 45<br />
8756 The Hermit Crab Viognier-Marsanne 59<br />
7616 The Olive Grove Chardonnay 60<br />
Red<br />
7615 The Stump Jump Red 45<br />
8757 The Custodian Grenache 75<br />
7617 The Footbolt Shiraz 75<br />
78926 The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-Viognier 98<br />
78946 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 190<br />
78956 The Ironstone Pressings Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvedre 190<br />
85276 The Dead Arm Shiraz 199<br />
SHAW & SMITH<br />
Adelaide Hills<br />
www.shawandsmith.<strong>com</strong><br />
Founded in 1989, Cousins Martin Shaw and Michael Hill-Smith embarked on a journey to make Australia’s best cool climate wines.<br />
In 2000 the brand invested in a state of the art winery which has catapulted their rise to icon status. If there is one Sauvignon Blanc<br />
in Australia that is considered the one that all others are judged, then its Shaw and Smith Adelaide Hills...<br />
White<br />
9516 Sauvignon Blanc 90<br />
91186 M3 Chardonnay 143<br />
Red<br />
103456 Shiraz 140<br />
CAPE MENTELLE<br />
Margaret River, WA<br />
www.capementelle.<strong>com</strong>.au<br />
Cape Mentelle continue to be one of the leading lights of the Western Australian wine industry making outstanding examples of<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc blends. Don’t forget the almost Rhone-like Shiraz as an elegantly styled Shiraz<br />
that is sophisticated and elegant.<br />
White<br />
E0398 Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc 120<br />
Red<br />
E0400 Shiraz 185<br />
E039902-6 Cabernet Sauvignon 260<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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[yellow tail]<br />
New South Wales<br />
www.casellawines.<strong>com</strong><br />
[yellow tail] wines have continued to go from strength to strength here in the UAE since we introduced them a few years ago.<br />
Rated as one of the most recognisable brands in the world, their name is synomynous with easy drinking lifestyle wines that offer<br />
great value for money.<br />
White<br />
8721 [yellow tail] Chardonnay 40<br />
9813 [yellow tail] Pinot Grigio 40<br />
Red<br />
8723 [yellow tail] Cabernet Sauvignon 40<br />
8722 [yellow tail] Shiraz 40<br />
PETER LEHMANN<br />
Barossa Valley<br />
www.peterlehmannwines.<strong>com</strong><br />
Located in the heart of the Barossa Valley in South Australia, Peter Lehmann’s connections to the best growers in the valley allows<br />
them to produce wines that over-deliver time and time again. Its hard to resist the Eden Valley Riesling as an everyday quaffer or<br />
the Stonewell for those moments in life that demand something with a little more muscle.<br />
White<br />
12143 Weighbridge Chardonnay 37.5 cl 33<br />
89126 Weighbridge Chardonnay 45<br />
89156 Chardonnay 55<br />
89146 Eden Valley Riesling 69<br />
Red<br />
12144 Weighbridge Cabernet Merlot 37.5 cl 35<br />
89166 Weighbridge Shiraz 45<br />
8917 Shiraz-Grenache 55<br />
8918 Clancy’s 70<br />
89206 Barossa Valley Shiraz 78<br />
8919 Cabernet Sauvignon 79<br />
89216 The Futures Shiraz 105<br />
89226 Mentor 179<br />
89236 Stonewell Shiraz 295<br />
TURKEY FLAT<br />
Barossa Valley<br />
www.turkeyflat.<strong>com</strong>.au<br />
Christine Schulz’s family purchased the ‘Turkey Flat’ vineyards in 1847. The vines that were planted way back then are still producing<br />
grapes today and are used in the flagship Shiraz seen below. Rated as one of the top Shiraz in Australia, there is incredible<br />
depth and concentration that epitomises the philosophy of the owners. Their Rosé is generly considered the best in Australia.<br />
White<br />
E057904-6 Butcher’s Block White 75<br />
Rosé<br />
98926 Rosé 70<br />
Red<br />
E058104-6 Butcher’s Block Red 87<br />
12336 Mourvedre 135<br />
12337 Shiraz 195<br />
Dessert<br />
12338 Pedro Ximenez 37.5cl 135<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
Australia<br />
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STELLA BELLA<br />
Margaret River, WA<br />
www.stellabella.<strong>com</strong>.au<br />
Although one of the newer kids on the block in Margaret River, the winery has already managed to etch a reputation for producing<br />
wines that have true regional expression. The Chardonnay remains one of the best in Australia with an impressive 94 points from<br />
James Halliday.<br />
White<br />
10421 Skuttlebutt Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon 60<br />
10419 Stella Bella Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 75<br />
10418 Stella Bella Chardonnay 82<br />
Red<br />
10422 Skuttlebutt Shiraz Cabernet 65<br />
10420 Stella Bella Cabernet Merlot 99<br />
Dessert<br />
10423 Stella Bella Pink Moscato 37.5cl 66<br />
KNAPPSTEIN<br />
Clare Valley<br />
www.knappstein.<strong>com</strong>.au<br />
Rated 5 stars by James Halliday, this is another great producer from the cooler climates of the Clare Valley. The wines are slightly<br />
firmer and chunkier than those found else where in Australia and need a bit of time to open up. Given some time, the drinker is<br />
most definitely rewarded.<br />
Red<br />
11912 Cabernet-Merlot 80<br />
SCOTCHMANS HILL<br />
Geelong, Victoria<br />
www.scotchmanshill.<strong>com</strong>.au<br />
Located on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula just south of Melbourne in Victoria, Scotchmans Hill have been a consistent producer<br />
of elegant cool climate wines that are astutely priced. Their Chardonnays are lean and focused, their Pinots, seductive and silky.<br />
White<br />
7299 Swan Bay Sauvignon Blanc- Semillon 72<br />
6930 Chardonnay 100<br />
Red<br />
917304 Swan Bay Pinot Noir 75<br />
6931 Pinot Noir 120<br />
HOWARD PARK<br />
Margaret River, WA<br />
www.howardparkwines.<strong>com</strong>.au<br />
With vineyards down in the Great Southern and in Margaret River, Howard Park are focused on producing wines that are reflective<br />
of the soil and climate that they <strong>com</strong>e from. Whether it is the citrus notes of the award winning Riesling or the blackcurrant and<br />
eucalypt notes of the Cabernet, the wines are true expressions of this incredible part of the world.<br />
White<br />
8908 Riesling 75<br />
8909 Chardonnay 105<br />
Red<br />
89106 Leston Shiraz 115<br />
89116 Cabernet Sauvignon 235<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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MADFISH<br />
Margaret River, WA<br />
www.madfishwines.<strong>com</strong>.au<br />
The quirkier younger brother of the Howard Park wines, the wines from Madfish are meant to be enjoyed young and on any occasion.<br />
The wines have instant appeal and can best be described as crowd pleasers!<br />
White<br />
8904 Unwooded Chardonnay 69<br />
8905 Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon 69<br />
Red<br />
8906 Shiraz 69<br />
890712 Cabernet-Merlot 72<br />
PECCAVI<br />
Margaret River, WA<br />
www.peccavi-wines.<strong>com</strong><br />
A brand new addition and a rising star in the Margaret River, Peccavi Estate is a small family vineyard located in the “sweet spot”<br />
sub-region of Yallingup in the north of the region. The vineyards thrive in an ideal, balanced maritime climate where winds from<br />
Antarctica carry the purest rainfall to feed the vines in the winter and cooling sea breezes from the Indian Ocean moderate the<br />
long dry summer days. The wines are released under two labels - Peccavi for 100% estate grown fruit and No Regrets, for wines<br />
produced from contract grown grapes blended with estate grapes.<br />
White<br />
13583 No Regrets Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon 115 Available Summer 2012<br />
13585 Chardonnay 195 Available Summer 2012<br />
Red<br />
13584 No Regrets Cabernet-Merlot 115 Available Summer 2012<br />
13586 Cabernet Sauvignon 195 Available Summer 2012<br />
TORBRECK<br />
Barossa Valley<br />
www.torbreck.<strong>com</strong><br />
Give Dave Powell, the owner of Torbreck a chance and he will tell one or two of his many stories about tree logging in Scotland or<br />
why Torbreck wines are so special. Like Dave, the wines are not shy in telling you how briliant they are and believe me they are<br />
brilliant. This is the quintessential Australian Shiraz made by a man who teeters on genius winemaking level.<br />
White<br />
E0294 Woodcutters Semillon 88<br />
Red<br />
E0295 Woodcutters Shiraz 108<br />
10703 Juveniles Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 135<br />
E0297 The Struie 225<br />
107946 The Descendant 395<br />
E029804 Runrig* Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
New winery • New winery • New winery • New winery • New winery •<br />
New winery<br />
Australia<br />
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TAPANAPPA<br />
Adelaide Hills / Wrattonbully<br />
www.tapanappawines.<strong>com</strong>.au<br />
Brian Croser is an Australian legend. His latest venture is arguably his riskiest. This is single vineyard wine made in difficult climates<br />
that needs perfect conditions each year to get right. Fortunately for us, Brian manages to have a direct line to Bacchus and manages<br />
to get it right time and time again.<br />
White<br />
103416 Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay. Adelaide Hills 284<br />
Red<br />
E0620 Whalebone Cabernet-Shiraz, Wrattonbully 275<br />
KOOYONG<br />
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria<br />
www.kooyong.<strong>com</strong><br />
Voted by James Halliday as the Vineyard of the Year in 2012, Kooyong wines have gone from strength to strength in the last few<br />
years. The Mornington Peninsula is definitely a cool climate region that demands respect. These wines have great natural balance<br />
and an elegance that is rarely seen in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Australia.<br />
White<br />
106676 Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay 85<br />
Red<br />
106686 Massale Pinot Noir 80<br />
RYMILL<br />
Coonawarra<br />
www.rymill.<strong>com</strong>.au<br />
Coonawarra is still the most successful region in Australia for producing Cabernet Sauvignon. With the fringe cool-warm climate,<br />
the wines that are produced here are elegant and sophisicated with firm fine tannins.<br />
<strong>Sparkling</strong><br />
106286 The Bee’s Knee’s (Red) 91<br />
Red<br />
10630 The Yearling 55<br />
10629 MC² 70<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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Chile<br />
Marcelo Papa – winemaker of Concha Y Toro<br />
With over four centuries of vine growing history under their belt and considering that some wineries have been<br />
operating for two centuries, we could easily open endless debates as if Chile should still be labelled as a new <strong>com</strong>er<br />
in the wine industry or not. In planet Earth lifetime, it is a fact that Chilean geology is young and continuously rejuvenating;<br />
the Andes Mountains are still raising a few centimetres per year which created a multitude of valleys with<br />
individual terroirs and micro climates over the last two or three millions of years.<br />
In the last decade or so Chile has really put their hands on identifying these special sites; the one where the Pacific<br />
Ocean cool breeze will slowly extend the ripeness process of the Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc while actually it<br />
might be less beneficial to Cabernet Sauvignon or Carmenère; the one where the soil structure of a “block” within<br />
Maipo will be identified as more suited to Syrah while previously Cabernet Sauvignon was planted regardless... This<br />
is why this year we have added an astonishing selection of single vineyards wines: Gravas del Maipo, Carmin del<br />
Peumo, Kai, Terrunyo Block 27 as well as a seven vintage vertical of Don Melchor on our fine wine list.<br />
We believe that Chile’s wine image needs to be “premiumised”, mirroring what happened in Australia, South Africa<br />
or US in the last decade, but we cannot lose focus on the foundation of the Chilean wine industry and this is why<br />
we also added an extra eight references under 70dhs. So yes, I guess that there is plenty on going in Chile…
CONCHA Y TORO<br />
www.conchaytoro.<strong>com</strong><br />
Concha y Toro has a very long history and pioneered wine development in Chile, but even after over a century of production,<br />
Concha y Toro keeps placing vineyard development has the key art of their project, they have been linked with the discovery and<br />
development of many new Chilean wine areas. Concha y Toro now owns a total of 47 vineyards located in 15 different valleys; the<br />
key benefits in having such a large variety of terroir resides in Concha y Toro capacity of producing a large panel of varietal wines, all<br />
<strong>com</strong>ing from the vineyard which match best the varietal requirement. This constant search of quality through focus in the vineyard<br />
development and technical winemaking has recently earned Concha y Toro the highly sought after title of “World’s Most Admired<br />
Wine Brands” by Drinks International.<br />
White<br />
12877 Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc, Triangulo Vineyard, Casablanca Valley 95<br />
72326 Amelia Chardonnay, Central Valley 132<br />
Red<br />
12878 Terrunyo Block 27 Carmenere, Peumo Vineyard, Rapel Valley 140<br />
72316 Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley 275<br />
12881 Gravas del Maipo Syrah, Maipo Valley 560<br />
108376 Carmin de Peumo Carmenère, DO Peumo, Rapel Valley 650<br />
Marques de Casa Concha<br />
www.marquesdecasaconcha.<strong>com</strong><br />
King Philip V of Spain bestowed the noble title “MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA” upon José de Santiago Concha y Salvatierra for his<br />
work as Governor of Chile and Knight of Calatrava. Winery founder, Don Melchor de Santiago Concha y Toro, became the seventh’<br />
Marques de Casa Concha’. In honour of the hereditary title and reflecting traditional and noble values, a 1972 Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
from Puente Alto was launched in 1976. It carried the distinguished Marques de Casa Concha label and was Viña Concha y Toro’s<br />
flag bearing wine in its day. Today the Marques de Casa Concha range has been well extended and is also known as “a consistently<br />
90+ point brand” following continuous outstanding reviews from Wine Spectator.<br />
White<br />
12525 Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay, Limari Valley 60<br />
Red<br />
7222 Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon, Puento Alto Vineyard, Maipo Valley 65<br />
7223 Marques de Casa Concha Merlot, Peumo Vineyard, Rapel Valley 65<br />
9899 Marques de Casa Concha Syrah, Quinta de Maipo Vineyard, Maipo Valley 65<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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Casillero del Diablo<br />
www.casillerodeldiablo.<strong>com</strong><br />
Don Melchor, founder of Concha y Toro, created the Wine Legend when, to keep thieves away from his private reserve he spread<br />
the rumour that the devil lived in that cellar. Afraid of meeting the devil, strangers soon stopped visiting and bottles were never<br />
to vanish again. In 1963, Casillero del Diablo began exporting it’s wine to the European continent reaching 100 countries by 2002.<br />
Today, you can practically find a bottle of Casillero del Diablo anywhere you travel in the world, and this success is certainly due to<br />
the capacity in improving quality while growing it’s production. A clear example of this is reflected in the recent award of “Finest<br />
value Cabernet Sauvignon on the planet” by Matthew Jukes.<br />
White<br />
792724 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley 37.5cl 23<br />
7234 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley 39<br />
12520 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley 39<br />
Red<br />
792624 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley 37.5cl 23<br />
7233 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Merlot, Rapel Valley 39<br />
7676 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley 39<br />
12879 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Pinot Noir, Casablanca and Rapel Valley 39<br />
9898 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Shiraz, Rapel Valley 39<br />
Dessert<br />
13250 Casillero del Diablo Late Harvest Picking, Central Valley 37.5cl 35<br />
Sunrise<br />
www.sunrise-wine.<strong>com</strong><br />
Sunrise breaks with the traditional properties of classic wine brands, offering the consumer a distinctive and innovative modern<br />
packaging. In each Sunrise wine, you will be able to enjoy the maximum fruit expression of each grape variety, along with a distinctive<br />
<strong>com</strong>plexity that will enhance even more your Sunrise experience. Sunrise has a portfolio of fruit and expressive varieties, ideal<br />
for ac<strong>com</strong>panying all occasions, especially to share with friends, social meetings, barbecues and banquets.<br />
White<br />
7228 Sunrise Sauvignon Blanc 34<br />
7227 Sunrise Chardonnay 34<br />
Rosé<br />
9897 Sunrise Rosé 34<br />
Red<br />
7225 Sunrise Merlot 34<br />
7224 Sunrise Cabernet Sauvignon 34<br />
7235 Sunrise Shiraz 34<br />
9896 Sunrise Carmenère 34<br />
Frontera<br />
www.fronterawines.<strong>com</strong><br />
Frontera is the best selling Chilean wine in the World, born in the fertile Central Valley where the vineyards are naturally protected<br />
by the four frontiers (Frontera in Spanish) of Chile: to the north, the Atacama Desert, the driest in the world; to the south, the awesome<br />
Ice Fields; to the west, the immense Pacific Ocean; to the east, the Majestic Andes Mountains.<br />
White<br />
842224 Frontera Chardonnay 18.75cl 13<br />
Red<br />
842324 Frontera Merlot 18.75cl 13<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
Chile<br />
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VALDIVIESO<br />
Curico Valley<br />
www.valdiviesovineyard.<strong>com</strong><br />
Viña Valdivieso dates back to 1879 when Alberto Valdivieso founded Champagne Valdivieso, the first <strong>com</strong>pany in Chile and South<br />
America to make sparkling wine. More than a hundred years later in the late 1980s, the <strong>com</strong>pany expanded in a new direction when<br />
it began <strong>com</strong>mercial production of still wines, as Viña Valdivieso, in the Curicó Valley winery in Lontué. Valdivieso wines have since<br />
had a very successful career, triumphing in major world markets and achieving the highest honours in international <strong>com</strong>petitions.<br />
White<br />
E021406-6 Sauvignon Blanc 39<br />
E0215 Chardonnay 39<br />
Rosé<br />
E0216 Cabernet Rosé 39<br />
Red<br />
E021705-6 Cabernet Sauvignon 39<br />
E0218 Merlot 39<br />
E022407 Caballo Loco 165<br />
TORRES<br />
Curico Valley<br />
www.torreschile.<strong>com</strong><br />
In 1979, the Torres family acquired a small winery in Curicó, in the Chilean central valley, as the first foreign <strong>com</strong>pany to back<br />
Chilean vineyard production located in a unique magical landscape, at the feet of the Andes mountains. Today, after almost thirty<br />
years, those 100 hectares acquired then have turned into 445 hectares of vineyards owned by the <strong>com</strong>pany itself.<br />
White<br />
9158 Santa Digna Reserva Chardonnay 42<br />
Rosé<br />
95026 Santa Digna Reserva Cabernet Rosé 42<br />
Red<br />
9501 Santa Digna Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 46<br />
VIÑA ERRAZURIZ<br />
Aconcagua Valley<br />
www.errazuriz.cl<br />
Errázuriz’s philosophy is best expressed by Don Maximiano who said, “From the best land, the best wine.” Don Maximiano Errázuriz<br />
founded Viña Errázuriz in 1870 in the Valle de Aconcagua, 100 kms north of the capital city, Santiago. Recognizing that this valley,<br />
with its cool, rainy winters, hot, dry summers and moist Pacific Ocean breezes, was ideal for growing grapes, Don Maximiano sent<br />
for the finest clones from France and with tenacity and perseverance transformed this barren land into a world-class vineyard.<br />
White<br />
98426 Sauvignon Blanc, Aconcagua Region 50<br />
98436 Wild Ferment Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley 87<br />
Red<br />
5892 Cabernet Sauvignon, Aconcagua Valley 52<br />
98446 Wild Ferment Pinot Noir, Aconcagua Valley 90<br />
83316 Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve, Aconcagua Valley 285<br />
1312609 Kai Carmenère, Aconcagua Valley 575<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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Viña Errazuriz & Robert Mondavi<br />
Aconcagua Valley<br />
www.sena.cl<br />
An iconic decision is made from the heart. Following the sign of his intuition, in 1995 Eduardo Chadwick pioneered a joint venture<br />
with Robert Mondavi to handcraft a world-class Chilean wine. Chadwick searched alongside Mondavi for four long years before<br />
finding the ideal terroir in Chile’s Valle de Aconcagua that spoke to their instincts. Seña is the culmination of their vision – an expression<br />
of consummate quality and character.<br />
Red<br />
83326 Seña 345<br />
CALITERRA<br />
Colchagua Valley<br />
www.caliterra.cl<br />
Caliterra is a fusion of quality “calidad” and land “tierra”, of a passionate friendship with the environment, sustainable viticulture<br />
philosophy, Chilean roots and Colchagua traditions. Caliterra represents a passion for quality that aims to create environmentally<br />
friendly wines that are young, modern and innovative, wines that express Chile’s outstanding potential as a producer of natural<br />
high quality wines.<br />
White<br />
36286RS Chardonnay Reserva 40<br />
36296RS Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 40<br />
Red<br />
97686RS Merlot Reserva 39<br />
36306RS Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 40<br />
69356RS Carmenère Reserva 44<br />
13249 Tributo Single Vineyard Syrah 70<br />
58906T Tributo Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 72<br />
Baron Philippe De Rothschild<br />
Maipo Valley<br />
www.bpdr.<strong>com</strong><br />
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Maipo Chile was created in January 1997 whilst the state of the art bodega became fully operational<br />
from 2003. Escudo Rojo is the literal Spanish translation of “Rothschild”, which <strong>com</strong>es from the german “das rote Schild”, the red<br />
shield which initial served as the family emblem. It is now well recognised as being one of the best value “Bordeaux Blend” style<br />
red wines from Chile.<br />
Red<br />
75006 Escudo Rojo 69<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
Chile<br />
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ALMAVIVA<br />
Baron Philippe de Rothschild & Concha Y Toro<br />
Puento Alto<br />
www.almavivawinery.<strong>com</strong><br />
In 1997, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, and Eduardo<br />
Guilisasti Tagle, Chairman of Viña Concha y Toro S.A., sealed a partnership agreement with a view to create an exceptional Franco-<br />
Chilean wine called Almaviva. Produced under the joint technical supervision of both partners, the first vintage achieved immediate<br />
international success upon its launch in 1998.<br />
Red<br />
8938609 Almaviva Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
MONTGRAS<br />
Colchagua Valley<br />
www.montgras.cl<br />
Founded in 1993, the beautifully neat vineyards of MontGras, in the locality of Palmilla, Colchagua, represent the concrete testimony<br />
of the development and the desire to do things right that have always characterized the Gras brothers, Hernán and Eduardo,<br />
along with partner Cristián Hartwig. “Our philosophy has to do with producing quality Chilean wines at exceptional value, which<br />
reflect the specific terroir from where the grapes <strong>com</strong>e from.”<br />
White<br />
7542 Estate Sauvignon Blanc 40<br />
7540 Estate Chardonnay 42<br />
7566 Limited Edition Viognier 61<br />
Red<br />
7539 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 40<br />
7541 Estate Merlot 41<br />
7538 Carmenère Reserva 50<br />
7536 Reserva Quatro 57<br />
75676 Estate Ninquen 132<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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China<br />
There is archaeological evidence that the Chinese were making wine around 212 B.C. While<br />
there have been <strong>com</strong>mercial wineries in the country since the end of the 19th Century, it<br />
has only been in the last 20 years or so that the production has really evolved into a serious<br />
industry and even more recently that an emphasis has been placed on producing quality<br />
rather than quantity. In terms of vine plantings, China is now the 5th largest in the world,<br />
with more vineyard area than Chile and Argentina <strong>com</strong>bined. As the quality improves each<br />
vintage, China is truly poised to be<strong>com</strong>e a major player in the world wine industry.
China<br />
CHANGYU<br />
www.changyu.<strong>com</strong>.cn<br />
In 1892, Zhang Bishi, an overseas Chinese diplomat, decided to start his winery in Yantai and named it “Zhang Yu Wine Company“.<br />
He imported more than 500,000 wine plants from the U.S. and from Europe and thus paved the way for modern Chinese wine<br />
production. Now named the Changyu Pioneer Wine Company, it is the oldest and largest Chinese winery, the only one in China<br />
that belongs to the Worlds Top Ten in size and ranking 22nd on the World’s Top 50 Brands for Spirits and Wine list. We are pleased<br />
to introduce our first Chinese wine to the MMI portfolio - Changyu Cabernet Gernischt is a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and<br />
Cabernet Franc, farmed organically in the Ningxia region, it has deep, earthy flavours with a spicy bouquet. As they say in China<br />
‘ “Ganbei!”<br />
Red<br />
13489 Cabernet Gernischt 55<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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New winery • New winery • New winery • New winery • New winery •<br />
New winery
France<br />
Alsace<br />
The Trimbach Family<br />
There are few wine regions in the world that can enchant the wine drinker in the same<br />
way that Alsace can. This is France’s coolest wine region with suave and sophisticated<br />
winemakers with long family histories dating back to medieval times. Alsace wines<br />
<strong>com</strong>e into their own with food, nowhere is this reflected more than in the abundance<br />
of top quality Michelin-rated restaurants that are dotted throughout the Alsace region<br />
in this epicurean’s paradise.
France - Alsace<br />
DOMAINE TRIMBACH<br />
www.maison-trimbach.<strong>com</strong><br />
The table wines of Trimbach are invariably dry and always in great demand. They are seen by many as a great benchmark of quality<br />
and produce arguably the regions two most famous wines: Frederic Emile and Clos Sainte Hune Riesling - both very focused and<br />
with the ability to last forever.<br />
White<br />
8775 Pinot Blanc 71<br />
8778 Riesling 78<br />
8777 Gewürztraminer 92<br />
8776 Pinot Gris Reserve 94<br />
9777 Pinot Gris, Reserve Personnelle 175<br />
8773 Cuvée Frederic Emile Riesling 340<br />
8772 Clos Sainte Hune Riesling 895<br />
Dessert<br />
8774 Gewürztraminer Séléction de Grains Nobles 745<br />
DOMAINE ZIND-HUMBRECHT<br />
www.zindhumbrecht.<strong>com</strong><br />
The wines of Zind Humbrecht never disappoint, they are typically concentrated and lush with rich textures and flavours which<br />
can be put down to the small volumes of their production, the high quality of their vineyards and the use of wild yeasts in the<br />
fermentation.<br />
White<br />
E056603 Riesling 125<br />
E056701 Gewürztraminer ‘Turckheim’ 135<br />
E057203 Pinot Gris Herrenweg De Turckheim 143<br />
E050003 Gewürztraminer Herrenweg de Turckheim 189<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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France<br />
Bordeaux<br />
Philippine Mathilde Camille de Beaumarchais (de Rothschild)<br />
When we all believed that Bordeaux had reached the highest crest in terms of quality and price, the 2010<br />
vintage arrives and all the debates about Bordeaux futures are suddenly re-opened. But quietly, while<br />
the press is busy writing conflicting columns, one of the best vintages since 1982 has been bottled and<br />
released. Yes, the most acclaimed 2009 has made its way to our market and you can now enjoy the pleasure<br />
of sipping or keeping it, try the Dourthe N1 Rouge or the Bordeaux from Jean Pierre Moueix, great wines.<br />
This year, as for last year, we have been focusing on adding good value wines, typical of the appellation<br />
that you can take with confidence. Some might seem unknown but they actually have enriched pedigree,<br />
such as Château Grand-Village which is vinified within the “chai” of Château Lafleur, or the Château Poitevin<br />
which received a higher Parker rating (88) than our selling price (75dhs); a rare fact in today’s Bordeaux.
BARON PHILIPPE DE ROTHSCHILD<br />
www.bpdr.<strong>com</strong><br />
Since 1933, Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, located at Pauillac in the Médoc, has been motivated by a constant ambition: to make<br />
the world’s finest wines, each in its own category, whether the châteaux wines for which it is responsible – the renowned Château<br />
Mouton Rothschild, a First Growth, and its distinguished lieutenants, Château Clerc Milon and Château d’Armailhac – or branded<br />
wines, like the famous Mouton Cadet.<br />
White<br />
9834 Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux 37.5CL 33<br />
3733 Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux 60<br />
Rosé<br />
10430 Mouton Cadet Rosé 60<br />
Red<br />
9833 Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux 37.5CL 45<br />
3735 Bordeaux 50<br />
3732 Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux 70<br />
98396 Mouton Cadet Réserve, Graves 88<br />
98386 Mouton Cadet Réserve, St.-Emilion 105<br />
DOURTHE<br />
www.dourthe.<strong>com</strong><br />
Created in 1840, Dourthe is today one of the most impressive wine <strong>com</strong>panies in Bordeaux. Its viticultural expertise, un<strong>com</strong>promising<br />
quality policy and dynamic approach are unanimously recognised and rewarded by the wine industries. Dourthe owns<br />
and manages 6 estates in Bordeaux where every task is undertaken with the aim to achieve optimum quality from the different<br />
appellations. Also responsible for the creation of top quality brands, Dourthe has achieved the status of a benchmark producer in<br />
Bordeaux with Dourthe ranges such as Dourthe N°1 or Dourthe Réserve<br />
White<br />
11879 Réserve, Bordeaux Blanc 50<br />
9732 Numéro 1, Bordeaux Blanc 59<br />
Red<br />
11878 Réserve, Bordeaux Rouge 49<br />
9733 Numéro 1, Bordeaux Rouge 61<br />
11881 Réserve, Médoc 65<br />
11880 Réserve, Montagne St.-Emilion 79<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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JEAN PIERRE MOUEIX<br />
www.moueix.<strong>com</strong><br />
Mr. Jean-Pierre Moueix founded his wine merchant business in 1937 on the Quai du Priourat in Libourne. In the 1950’s, he consolidated<br />
his business with the acquisition of several well-known properties. His second son, Christian, is currently President of the<br />
family business and was recognized as “Man of the Year” by the wine magazine Decanter in 2008. Christian Moueix also oversees<br />
the production in several estates in Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.<br />
Red<br />
11317 Bordeaux Rouge 55<br />
11782 Bordeaux Côtes de Castillon 57<br />
11783 St.- Emilion 87<br />
11784 Pomerol 97<br />
BORDEAUX CHÂTEAUX<br />
Left Bank Châteaux<br />
White<br />
11898 Terrasse de La Garde, Second wine of Château La Garde Péssac-Léognan 37.5CL 48<br />
11897 Terrasse de La Garde, Second wine of Château La Garde Péssac-Léognan 92<br />
11894 Chappelle de Calon, Second wine of Château Calon-Ségur St.-Estèphe 94<br />
8771 Haut Médoc de Giscours, Château Giscours Haut-Médoc 105<br />
11895 La Croix Bonis, Second wine of Château Phélan-Ségur St.-Estèphe 108<br />
11896 Margaux du Château Monbrison Margaux 137<br />
2137 Château Loudenne, Cru Bourgeois Médoc 128<br />
850806 Château Patache d’Aux Médoc 135<br />
895605 Château Citran Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc 142<br />
7293 Château Bernadotte, Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc 150<br />
9508 Château Tour Pibran Cru Bourgeois Supérieur Pauillac 150<br />
850504 Château Cantemerle 5ème Cru Classé Haut-Médoc 155<br />
E040704 Sarget de Gruaud-Larose, Second wine of Château Gruaud-Larose St.-Julien 170<br />
8078 Les Tourelles de Longueville Pauillac 220<br />
894404 Château Chasse Spleen, Cur Bourgeois Exceptionnel Moulis-en-Médoc 276<br />
7292 Réserve de la Comtesse Pauillac 278<br />
E007902 Château Dauzac, 5ème Grand Cru Classé Margaux 295<br />
10432 Château Clerc Millon, Fifth Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
E0441 Château Mouton-Rothschild, Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
Right Bank Châteaux<br />
Red<br />
9867 Château St-Georges St-Georges St.-Emilion 37.5CL 75<br />
9868 Château Pierrefitte Lalande de Pomerol 92<br />
8766 Château Eglise d’Armens, Grand Cru St.-Emilion 95<br />
11899 Château Fleur des Rouzes Pomerol 128<br />
7591 Château Calon St-Georges St.-Emilion 130<br />
13413 Château Puy-Blanquet, Grand Cru St.-Emilion 150<br />
1325308 Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac, Grand Cru St.-Emilion 170<br />
1341407 Manoir de Gay, Second Wine of Château le Gay Pomerol 200<br />
E0084603 Clos Fourtet, Premier Grand Cru Classé B St.-Emilion Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
E070705 Château Gazin Pomerol Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
E060407 L’Hospitalet de Gazin, Second wine of Château Gazin Pomerol Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
E061004-6 Château Hosanna Pomerol Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
E0605-99 Château Magdelaine, Premier Grand Cru Classé St.-Emilion Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
E060807 Château La Fleur Pétrus Pomerol Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
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Bordeaux and Entre-deux-Mers Chateaux<br />
White<br />
8768 Château de Marsan Bordeaux 39<br />
E0066 Château Bonnet Entre-deux-Mers 50<br />
8769 Château Sainte Marie Entre-deux-Mers 59<br />
1041 Château Loudenne Bordeaux 79<br />
8589 Caillou Blanc du Château Talbot Bordeaux Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
104916 Blanc de Lynch Bages Bordeaux Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
Rosé<br />
8767 Château de Marsan Bordeaux 40<br />
Red<br />
7378 Château de Marsan Bordeaux Supérieur 40<br />
8443 Château Nardon Bordeaux Supérieur 45<br />
13420 Château Grand Village Bordeaux Supérieur 65<br />
13130 Château Poitevin Bordeaux Supérieur 75<br />
Sauternes<br />
Dessert<br />
13415 Château Le Juge Sauternes 37.5CL 75 New<br />
6909 Château Armajan des Ormes Sauternes 37.5CL 92<br />
9560 Château Armajan des Ormes Sauternes 199<br />
102936 Château Suduiraut, Premier Cru Classé Sauternes 37.5CL 220<br />
E007103 Château Rieussec, Premier Cru Classé Sauternes Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
E053703 Château d’Yquem, Premier Cru Classé Supérieur Sauternes Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
The MMI Fine Wine List features well over 200 Bordeaux fine wines each month - please<br />
ask your Key Account Manager to get your name on our mailing list.<br />
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France<br />
Burgundy<br />
Véronique Drouhin, Domaine Joseph Drouhin<br />
The 175km long Burgundy region covers over 300 villages which are all dedicated to producing<br />
high quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, along with Gamay, the main grape of the Beaujolais area.<br />
Often described as being the home of the best examples of these varieties on the planet, the<br />
multitude of climates, exposures and soil structures makes it one of the most segmented wine<br />
regions in the world and the place where the French concept of “Terroir” can be most visible in the<br />
resulting wines.<br />
This micro concept is reflected in the human size of the land exploited, in average a producer<br />
owns not much more than 7ha of land. With this myriad of soils, slopes, villages, climates and laws,<br />
choosing the right producer with a quality track record is vital. All of the family-owned and run<br />
domaines and producers that we work with show the essence of the region in their wines and truly<br />
represent quality and value.
CHABLIS<br />
Whilst Chablis is geographically part of Burgundy, wines from the region are well known for having a specific individuality. This is<br />
typically reflected within a sentence often used by consumers when ordering wine: “I don’t like Chardonnay… but I like Chablis…”.<br />
Mineral, vivacious, crisp… Chablis wines owe their character to the climate and soil. The short hour and a half drive north of Beaune<br />
reveals a cooler climate, but what really stands out in Chablis is the soil structure, walking in vineyards is like walking in a two<br />
hundred millions year old aquaculture, it’s these oyster fossils which brings that well sought after and differentiating minerality.<br />
DOMAINE DROUHIN-VAUDON<br />
Chablis<br />
www.drouhin-vaudon-chablis.<strong>com</strong><br />
During the 1960’s, at a time when the Chablis vineyards were all but abandoned, Robert Drouhin believed in the potential of this<br />
wine region and very early, he selected the best vineyards in the historical and geological heart of Chablis. Since the end of the<br />
1980’s, under the impetus of Philippe Drouhin, the Domaine Drouhin Vaudon has embraced biological and biodynamic cultivation.<br />
As of today, the Domaine Drouhin Vaudon is the largest estate in Chablis entirely given over to this kind of cultivation.<br />
White<br />
13334 Petit Chablis 82<br />
10478 Chablis Reserve 147<br />
10479 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 189<br />
1345610 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 345<br />
10480 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir 375<br />
J. MOREAU ET FILS<br />
Chablis<br />
www.jmoreau-fils.<strong>com</strong><br />
Specialists in the wines of Chablis since 1814, J. Moreau & Fils has built its reputation on a love of wine and respect for the terroir.<br />
Located just outside the village of Chablis, J. Moreau & Fils’ house style is to capture the purity and minerality of Chablis in each of<br />
its stunning wines. The wines can be characterized by Chablis’ signature lively minerality and a perfect balance between terroir,<br />
fruit, structure and texture, making them accessible in their youth while simultaneously possessing a great ageing potential.<br />
White<br />
3608 Chablis 37.5cl 53<br />
3604 Sauvignon de St Bris 60<br />
7385 Petit Chablis 69<br />
3600 Chablis 91<br />
3601 Chablis 1er Cru ‘Vaillons 180<br />
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DOMAINE WILLIAM FEVRE<br />
Chablis<br />
www.williamfevre.fr<br />
Coming from a family that has been in the Chablis region for more than 250 years, William Fèvre’s father was already a great winemaker<br />
after World War II. His son William founded the Domaine de la Maladière and announced his first harvest in 1959.For many<br />
years, William Fèvre (who to this day enjoys a very good reputation as a defender of historically renowned terroirs), has worked<br />
each plot keenly and skilfully so as to make wine whose personality reflects the authenticity of the soils from which they spring.<br />
White<br />
8179 Chablis 101<br />
8180 Chablis 1er Cru ‘Montmains 155<br />
8181 Chablis 1er Cru ‘Mont de Milieu 178<br />
8183 Chablis Grand Cru ‘Bougros 317<br />
DOMAINE JEAN-PAUL &<br />
BENOIT DROIN<br />
Chablis<br />
www.jeanpaul-droin.fr<br />
In this estate, knowledge has been transmitted from father to son for the last four centuries, during this thirteen generation history<br />
the Domaine continuously grew with the addition of Chablis’ best terroir. Today, it is Benoit Droin who manages the 25ha and produces<br />
some of the most respected wines from 5 crus : Petit Chablis, Chablis, 8 Premiers Crus and 5 Grands Crus. As for many good<br />
things, the quantity remains low and the wines are sold on an allocation basis.<br />
White<br />
E0426 Chablis 95<br />
E0018 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons subject to allocation 145<br />
E0016 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains subject to allocation 150<br />
E0017 Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu subject to allocation 170<br />
1336910 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume subject to allocation 170<br />
E0022 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur subject to allocation 265<br />
1337010 Chablis Grand Cru Blanchots subject to allocation 265<br />
E0021 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos subject to allocation 300<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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BURGUNDY<br />
DOMAINE JOSEPH DROUHIN<br />
www.drouhin.<strong>com</strong><br />
For the last 130 years, Maison Joseph Drouhin has been in the hands of the Drouhin family. Today, the fourth generation is at the<br />
helm, animated by the same passion that inspired the founder of the <strong>com</strong>pany. Joseph Drouhin has adopted the biological and<br />
biodynamic approach. Only natural products are used in the vineyards and all procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the<br />
vine and the environment. The style of Joseph Drouhin is an alliance between character, balance and harmony. Wines meant to be<br />
drunk young are fresh and subtle; wines meant for keeping acquire with age a luscious <strong>com</strong>plexity.<br />
Côte d’Or<br />
White<br />
10477 Laforet, Bourgogne Blanc 69<br />
8730 Meursault 235<br />
8731 Chassagne-Montrachet 254<br />
10174 Puligny-Montrachet 340<br />
8733 Beaune Blanc 1er Cru ‘Clos des Mouches’ 450<br />
10508 Chassagne-Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche 489<br />
10489<br />
Red<br />
Le Montrachet Grand Cru, Marquis de Laguiche* 2,500<br />
10483 Laforet, Bourgogne Pinot Noir 73<br />
8732 Côtes de Beaune Rouge 149<br />
10312 Gevrey-Chambertin 350<br />
10486 Chambolle-Musigny 365<br />
10485 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches 420<br />
10487 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 770<br />
10488 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 980<br />
Côte Chalonnaise<br />
White<br />
8729 Rully Blanc 115<br />
Beaujolais<br />
Red<br />
10482 Moulin-a-Vent 98<br />
ANTONIN RODET<br />
Côte d’Or<br />
www.rodet.<strong>com</strong><br />
Antonin Rodet craft wines for which the authenticity and quality are guaranteed by the passion and know-how of the winegrowers,<br />
winemakers and cellarmen who elaborate them. Nadine Gublin is the House Cellar Master since 1990. Her team selects the<br />
grapes and vinifies the ensemble of Antonin Rodet’s wines. Engaged at the source with the producers, chance has thus little place<br />
when it <strong>com</strong>es to selection.<br />
White<br />
5944 Puligny-Montrachet 240<br />
Red<br />
3753 Château de Mercy Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune 99<br />
5943 Pommard 185<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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DOMAINE ALAIN MICHELOT<br />
Côte de Nuits<br />
The premier cru Nuits-Saint-Georges holdings here range over this long, straggling appellation from the northern Vosne border<br />
to the rocky, thin-soiled southern tip . The <strong>com</strong>mune’s reputation for making hard wines requiring years to <strong>com</strong>e round should,<br />
however, be weighed against the evidence at this and other leading domaines, where the norm is hugely fruity wines, frequently<br />
featuring plum and cherry. Father Alain and daughter Elodie’s great skill is to harmonise these elements of force and finesse into<br />
<strong>com</strong>pellingly fragrant, glycerol-charged wines.<br />
Red<br />
E037103 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Cailles 305<br />
E037208 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Champ Perdrix 395<br />
E0372204 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Champ Perdrix 1.5L 750<br />
NICOLAS POTEL<br />
Côte d’Or<br />
www.nicolas-potel.fr<br />
Maison Nicolas Potel has built its international reputation by making wines from the most beautiful lands of the region. The Villages,<br />
Premiers Crus and Grands Crus are famous and re<strong>com</strong>mended all over the world since they reveal the purity of grapes, their<br />
authentic appellations and native lands.<br />
Red<br />
9127 Savigny Les Beaunes 159<br />
9128 Volnay Vieilles Vignes 200<br />
91296 Gevrey-Chambertin 220<br />
JC BOISSET<br />
Côte d’Or<br />
www.en.jcboisset.fr<br />
When making wine, everything starts with the vines - and so Grégory Patriat, of JC Boisset, draws upon the skills of a soil engineer<br />
colleague, to ensure that the quality of the grapes conforms as closely as possible to his requirements. To achieve this goal, he<br />
works in close co-operation with various distinguished viticulturalists - and this has helped to establish trust-based relationships<br />
with the growers themselves, based on nurturing soil and plants by means of the daily monitoring of vines in every parcel.<br />
White<br />
8725 Bourgogne Chardonnay 77<br />
8726 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Blanc 95<br />
Red<br />
8727 Bourgogne Pinot Noir 77<br />
8728 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge 145<br />
DOMAINE JACQUES PRIEUR<br />
Côte d’Or<br />
www.prieur.<strong>com</strong><br />
Since 1870, the families in charge of the Domaine have given priority to providing the utmost care and attention to their vines in<br />
order to preserve the soil and provide a fine environment to the vines, all viticultural practices are either sustainable or organic<br />
White<br />
5758604 Le Montrachet Grand Cru* 2,455<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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JJ VINCENT<br />
Côte d’Or<br />
This delicious white Burgundy is expertly crafted by the famous Vincent family, who are better known for their famous Pouilly-<br />
Fuissé of Château-Fuissé, below.<br />
White<br />
9901 Bourgogne Blanc 65<br />
CHATEAU - FUISSÉ<br />
Mâconnais<br />
www.chateau-fuisse.fr<br />
The respect of terrior, the vintage and the Chardonnay varietal are three essentials for the Chateau Fuisse wines. The vinification<br />
is adapted to the specifics of each parcel. Vineyard expression, natural ripeness, concentration and mineral freshness are key to<br />
the identity and character of Chateau Fuisse’s great white Burgundy wines.<br />
White<br />
E0027 Pouilly-Fuissé 37.5cl 86<br />
E002505 St.-Veran 98<br />
E002604 Pouilly-Fuissé 158<br />
E003202 Pouilly-Fuissé Le Clos 219<br />
E002902 Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes 267<br />
E002898 Pouilly-Fuissé 1.5L 325<br />
LA CAVE DE LUGNY<br />
Mâconnais<br />
www.cave-lugny.<strong>com</strong><br />
Good quality, great value and typicity are the keywords for La Cave de Lugny. From their vineyard holdings from around over 20<br />
Maconnais villages, we are always quietly confident that these wines offer the best value Macon Chardonnays in the Dubai market.<br />
White<br />
7248 Mâcon-Lugny Les Charmes 54<br />
7247 Macon-Villages, Les Florieres 54<br />
7246 Pouilly-Fuissé Les Pierres Blanches 125<br />
JAFFELIN<br />
Côte Chalonnaise<br />
www.boissetfamilyestates.<strong>com</strong><br />
Jaffelin are based in the magnificent 12th century ‘Caves du Chapitre’ in Beaune which were acquired by Charles and Henri Jaffelin<br />
in 1920. The Jaffelins were 17th Century spirits merchants who broadened out into the world of wine production. The ‘Caves’ have<br />
only just <strong>com</strong>e into the Boisset organisation from the remnants of the Jaffelin family.<br />
White<br />
10623 Bouzeron 115<br />
Red<br />
10621 Rully, Rouge 125<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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BEAUJOLAIS<br />
REMY MATHELIN<br />
Beaujolais<br />
www.cave-mathelin.<strong>com</strong><br />
Beaujolais is <strong>com</strong>ing back in a big way. Wine drinkers are starting to explore the Beaujolais Cru, moving away from the light, bubblegum<br />
flavours of old and on to more <strong>com</strong>plex styles such as Morgon and Brouilly. No one represents the family owned Beaujolais<br />
Cru producers better than Remy Mathelin, a man known for his passion and dedication to the Beaujolais region. Persistant in making<br />
appellation wines with <strong>com</strong>plexity, balance and character.<br />
Red<br />
6877 Beaujolais, Domaine Sandar 37.5CL 25<br />
3611 Beaujolais, Domaine Sandar 34<br />
3613 Beaujolais-Villages, Château Gaillard 52<br />
3615 Morgon, Château Gaillard 65<br />
3614 Brouilly, Domaine du Lavoir 69<br />
10496 Fleurie, Domaine des Chaffangeons 88<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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France<br />
Loire<br />
Pascal Jolivet<br />
While cruising along the longest river of France, you will find your path crossing some of the<br />
prettiest Châteaux of Europe and you will also pass by a multitude of world leading wine regions.<br />
Birth place of the Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Muscadet and Cabernet Franc... the<br />
Garden of France, as it is also known, is home of some of the greatest single varietal wines.<br />
From the chalky, flinty and limestone hills of Sancerre, by the clayish soil of Vouvray to the<br />
granitic soil of Muscadet that drives the choice of varietals, we should also not forget the<br />
multitude of micro-climates generated by the twist and turn of the Loire river. To reflect that<br />
principle we have added few examples of Terroir driven wine from Sancerre and Savennieres<br />
by adding the legendary Nicolas Joly. Also, of interest is the addition of the good value Domaine<br />
Montagu from the Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé district.
PASCAL JOLIVET<br />
www.pascal-jolivet.<strong>com</strong><br />
The House of Pascal Jolivet is one of the youngest and most dynamic in the Loire Valley. Founded in 1987, specialising in the wines<br />
of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, Pascal has very quickly gained a leading position with the Michelin starred restaurants in France.<br />
Pascal is a strong believer in letting nature make the wine and seeks to tame the more dynamic qualities of the Sauvignon Blanc.<br />
The winery has twice won the award “ Best Winery of the Year” by Wine & Spirits Magazine and the Sancerre Blanc Pascal Jolivet has<br />
been selected twice in the “Top 100 Wines of the Year “ by Wine Spectator magazine.<br />
White<br />
7533 Attitude Sauvignon 75<br />
7140 Pouilly-Fumé 128<br />
7141 Sancerre 129<br />
804912 Sancerre Les Caillotes 140<br />
916806 Sancerre Clos du Roy 145<br />
106936 Sancerre Blanc Sauvage 240<br />
106946 Pouilly-Fumé Indigène 245<br />
78276 Sancerre Blanc Exception 320<br />
Rosé<br />
8052 Sancerre Rosé 125<br />
Red<br />
7860 Attitude Pinot Noir 87<br />
DOMAINE MONTAGU<br />
In 1942, Camille Montagu planted his first vines on the famous slope “Le Quartier aux Roux. In 1978, his son, Serge, founded the<br />
domaine at Sainte Gemme en Sancerrois, of the north-western side of Sancerre appellation. The 7 hectares of vineyards are planted<br />
equally on chalky, siliceous and stony soils. A blend of these three terroirs produces a Sancerre with character.<br />
White<br />
13617 Sancerre 80<br />
13618 Pouilly-Fumé 80<br />
DOMAINE RIX<br />
The Domaine Christian Rix is located in the south of the appellation Sancerre, in Bué en Sancerre. In 1995 has been extended to<br />
Pouilly Fumé Appellation. The terroir, mainly chalky and clay gives to Sancerre Rix a strong character. Main slopes : Les Grands<br />
Champs, la Plante des prés, Les Garennes.<br />
White<br />
11872 Sancerre 37.5CL 44<br />
11871 Pouilly-Fumé 37.5CL 44<br />
8724 Sancerre 90<br />
11870 Pouilly-Fumé 90<br />
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CHÉREAU CARRÉ<br />
www.chereau-carre.fr<br />
We sometimes forget the greatness of a good Muscadet sur Lie, produced on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, this is defenitly the<br />
natural match for fresh oysters, cold seafood platters, and simply as aperitif… When it <strong>com</strong>es to winemaking, Bernard Chereau<br />
leaves no room for uncertainty. He makes his wines with a calmness driven by the 600 years of his family wine history.<br />
White<br />
7277 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Chéreau Carré 40<br />
11902 Sauvignon Touraine, Domaine des Caillots 42<br />
7526 Vouvray, Domaine de Vaufuget 53<br />
7278 Muscadet Sur Lie, Domaine de Bois Bruley 50<br />
Rosé<br />
7527 Rosé d’Anjou, Domaine Des Nouelles 40<br />
11903 Val de Loire Rosé, Domaine Chesnaie 44<br />
NICOLAS JOLY<br />
www.coulee-de-serrant.<strong>com</strong><br />
Nicolas Joly is a mystical figure. An ex-financial banker in the late 70’s he took over his family winery. From there he started to earn<br />
an “out of the box” image driven by his belief in Biodynamic culture. In the early 80’s this was considered as not much more than<br />
ageing Hippies trying their luck at winemaking. Actually 30 years later, Nicolas Joly wines and books turned him into an emblematic<br />
figure who inspired hundreds of wineries around the world to turn their back on chemical pesticides, fungicides, fertilizers and<br />
to focus more on the moon phases. Whoever is nature conscient in today’s wine industry will know the quality of Nicolas’s words<br />
and wines.<br />
White<br />
12305 Savennieres Vieux Clos 171<br />
12304 Savennieres Clos Bergerie 261<br />
12303 Coulée de Serrant 410<br />
CHÂTEAU DE FESLES<br />
www.en.fesles.<strong>com</strong><br />
Built in 1070 - the Chateau de Fesles is one of the oldest estates in the region - on the su<strong>mmi</strong>t of one of the four hills possessing the<br />
right to use the appellation Bonnezeaux, it dominates the Layon Valley. Headed by Bernard Germain since 1996, Chateau de Fesles<br />
produces very clean wines with a purity of flavour.<br />
Red<br />
8069 Anjou-Villages, Château de Fesles 50<br />
Dessert<br />
8068 Bonnezeaux 37.5cl 177<br />
DOMAINE HUET<br />
www.huet-echansonne.<strong>com</strong><br />
Founded in 1928, the Huët estate now covers 35 hectares divided between three properties: Le Haut-Lieu, Le Mont and Le Clos du<br />
Bourg. Any doubters of the greatness of Vouvray need to try the superb wines of Huët. In the 1990s the vineyards were transitioned<br />
to bio-dynamic farming.<br />
White<br />
E009101 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Sec 185<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
New winery • New winery • New winery • New winery • New winery •<br />
New winery<br />
France - Loire<br />
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France<br />
Rhône<br />
Michel Chapoutier<br />
MMI is very proud of its wine selection from the Rhône valley. From Côte Rôtie where Syrah<br />
and Viognier rule to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where Grenache is king, we offer a selection of<br />
wines from top producers. From great value for money to a selection of exclusive fine wine<br />
this region has it. Last year we added a new Cotes-du Rhône from Chapoutier and we are<br />
pleased to say that it was recently awarded with 89 points by the Wine Advocate. Also from<br />
Châteauneuf-du-Pape we have been able to secure an allocation of the outstanding wines<br />
from Domaine Pegau. For these wines please refer to our monthly fine wine list.
MICHEL CHAPOUTIER<br />
www.chapoutier.<strong>com</strong><br />
Chapoutier, now more than two centuries old, have recently risen to the very top echelon of producers in the Rhone, especially in<br />
the North where they are based. Importantly, Chapoutier are a family owned <strong>com</strong>pany, headed by the visionary Michel Chapoutier,<br />
who represents the seventh successive generation of the family in charge of the <strong>com</strong>pany.<br />
The winery is now a global leader in the biodynamic viticulture movement and have the more biodynamically farmed vineyard<br />
than any other <strong>com</strong>pany in the world. Chapoutier have presence not only in the Rhone, but also in the Ardeche, Roussillon, Portugal<br />
and Australia.<br />
White<br />
11918 Côtes du Rhône Blanc Belleruche 48<br />
E0098 Condrieu, Invitare 249<br />
Rosé<br />
11919 Tavel Rosé 77<br />
Red<br />
11917 Côtes du Rhône Rouge Belleruche 48<br />
E0102 Crôzes Hermitage Les Meysonnieres 99<br />
E010401 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Bernardine 190<br />
E010002 Hermitage, Moniers de la Sizeranne 340<br />
Dessert<br />
E011198-6 Banyuls, Terra Vinyas 37.5cl 79<br />
PAUL JABOULET AINÉ<br />
www.jaboulet.<strong>com</strong><br />
The family has been producing wine since the beginning of the nineteenth century, and they are most famous for their Hermitage<br />
La Chapelle. In 2005 the winery has been bought by Family Frey, the owners of Château La Lagune from Bordeaux. They have made<br />
great investments in cellars and vineyards and the result is that better wines are produced each vintage.<br />
White<br />
8095 Côtes du Rhône Blanc Parallele 45 52<br />
Red<br />
6910 Côtes du Rhône Rouge, Parallele 45 72<br />
6912 Gigondas, Pierre Aiguile 99<br />
8814 Crôzes Hermitage, Les Jalets 105<br />
97936 Hermitage, La Petite Chapelle 330<br />
6913 Hermitage La Chapelle 650<br />
Dessert<br />
6951 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise Vin Doux Naturel 37.5cl 87<br />
DOMAINE DU CHENE<br />
We have listed the Côtes du Rhône for many years now and it continues to be one of our great value for money wines.<br />
Red<br />
7553 Côtes du Rhône 39<br />
CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL<br />
www.beaucastel.<strong>com</strong><br />
Beaucastel is regarded by many as one of the top estates, if not the top estate, of Châteauneuf du Pape, in the Southern Rhône<br />
Valley. Owned and run by the experienced Perrin family, of all the estates in the region, Beaucastel is one of only three to plant<br />
and vinify all thirteen grape varieties permitted under Châteauneuf du Pape appellation regulations.<br />
Red<br />
12073 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel* 387<br />
12074 Hommage A Jacques Perrin* Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
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DOMAINE DU VIEUX<br />
TÉLÉGRAPHE<br />
& Domaine Brunier<br />
www.brunier.fr<br />
Fine fruit is essential for a fine vintage… is what you read on the website of Domaine Brunier and that is what we also think. All<br />
wines made are great quality from the Rhone, from the Gigondas to the block buster Vieux Télégraphe.<br />
White<br />
8765 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
Red<br />
72626 Le Pigeoulet des Brunier, Vin de Pays de Vaucluse 67<br />
13601 Gigondas, Les Terrasses du Diable Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
7261 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
OGIER CAVES DES PAPES<br />
www.ogier.fr<br />
For over 140 years the Ogier family have been based in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This wine offers all you expect from the south Rhône,<br />
big and juicy. As the tradition of the Rhône dictates they still use demi-muid barrels (600 liter), these allow for a more mild oak ageing<br />
as opposed to the regular Bordeaux barrels.<br />
Red<br />
72606 Clos de L’Oratoire, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 159<br />
RENÉ ROSTAING<br />
www.domainerostaing.<strong>com</strong><br />
René Rostaing is one of the great names of Côte Rôtie. He started out in 1971, with just 0.47 ha of Côte Rôtie vineyards, split between<br />
the Côte Blonde and La Landonne. Since that time his holdings have expanded considerably and he now has just over 6 ha.<br />
A must for a great wine list.<br />
Red<br />
E037505 Côte-Rôtie Cuvée Classique 345<br />
E037605 Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 565<br />
DOMAINE DES SÉNÉCHAUX<br />
www.lynchbages.<strong>com</strong><br />
Now owned by Jean-Michel Cazes of Chateau Lynch-Bages, the vineyard can retrace its history back to the 14th century. Just covering<br />
25 ha of exceptional vineyards, the mission of the Cazes’ is to restore the wines to their former glory through the modernisation<br />
of the winery and its practices. The result is a wine that has a delicacy and finesse that seems to get better and better with age.<br />
Red<br />
12182 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 199<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
France - Rhone<br />
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France<br />
Southern<br />
Gerard Bertrand<br />
From Nice to Perpignan MMI offers a great selection of wines from this vibrant region. The<br />
region offers great diversity, rosés from the Provence just west of Nice and north of the renowned<br />
beaches of Saint – Tropez to the hot and dry climate just on the Spanish border<br />
where we source our Cote-du-Roussillons.<br />
An estate that probably offers the best value for money in Cote-du-Roussillon is Bila Haut<br />
from the Chapoutier stable. The red wine made from Grenache and Carignan is full of pleasant<br />
surprises and offers great everyday drinking or a great by-the-glass option.
CUVÉE SABOURIN<br />
Cuvee Sabourin goes from strength to strength and is fast be<strong>com</strong>ing our most popular label for great varietal flavour and value<br />
for money. Alain Grignon knows the area superbly well and is able to get the very best grapes each year from his loyal list of local<br />
growers to enable his team of winemakers to make such good quality wine.<br />
White<br />
11355 Cuvée Sabourin Chardonnay 31<br />
11532 Cuvée Sabourin Sauvignon Blanc 31<br />
Rosé<br />
13686 Cuvée Sabourin Rosé 31<br />
Red<br />
11356 Cuvée Sabourin Cabernet Sauvignon 31<br />
11357 Cuvée Sabourin Syrah 31<br />
MICHEL CHAPOUTIER<br />
Cotes de Roussillon<br />
www.chapoutier.<strong>com</strong><br />
The Roussillon history is <strong>com</strong>plex and <strong>com</strong>pelling, and has at times been quite violent. Terraces on stony soil, with a rich geological<br />
background and a climate that man has adopted for his crops. The Roussillon was bound to attract Michel Chapoutier’s attention.<br />
Three varieties of grapes grow on the land covered by Domaine de Bila Haut. Syrah, with its savage aromas of scrub and spice,<br />
Grenache, so full of surprises and Carignan, for mineral wines with crispy tannic notes. The “Vignes de Bila Haut” are the main expressions<br />
of this terroir.<br />
White<br />
11921 Bila-Haut Blanc 46<br />
Red<br />
11920 Bila-Haut Rouge 46<br />
LGI<br />
www.lgi-wines.<strong>com</strong><br />
The LGI team produce distinctive regional wines that over-deliver at the price point and provide quality everyday drinking.<br />
White<br />
7169 Cuvée De Richard Blanc 28<br />
9904 La Campagne Chardonnay 36<br />
Red<br />
7168 Cuvee Richard Rouge, Vin de Pays d’Oc 28<br />
71746 La Campagne Merlot, Vin de Pays d’Oc 36<br />
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BARON PHILIPPE<br />
DE ROTHSCHILD<br />
www.bpdr.<strong>com</strong><br />
The Pays d’Oc range offers an assortment of varietal wines which, across a whole spectrum of flavours, express the diversity of terroirs<br />
and the know-how of Baron Philippe de Rothschild.<br />
White<br />
75026 Sauvignon Blanc Vin de Pays d’Oc 50<br />
11991 Viognier, Vin de Pays d’Oc 57<br />
Red<br />
91106 Merlot, Vin de Pays d’Oc 50<br />
75036 Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de Pays d’Oc 50<br />
11992 Pinot Noir, Vin de Pays d’Oc 56<br />
DOMAINE DE BARON’ARQUES<br />
Baron’Arques is a blend of Atlantic and Mediterranean grape varieties. It ends up a cross between an elegant Bordeaux and a meaty<br />
Rhone with blackberry, raspberry and blueberry flavours and waves of spice. On the palate look for gorgeous cassis, wild berries<br />
and integrated, oaky spice.<br />
Red<br />
75046 Baron’Arques, AOC Limoux 275<br />
GERARD BERTRAND<br />
www.gerard-bertrand.<strong>com</strong><br />
Specialist of super premium wines from the South of France and owner of seven estates among the most prestigious terroirs of<br />
Languedoc Roussillon, Gerard Bertrand has recently been named European Winery of the Year 2011 by the influential Wine Enthusiast<br />
magazine. An ex-French national team rugby player, Gerard has carried on his fathers passion for winegrowing and his<br />
pioneering spirit.<br />
<strong>Sparkling</strong><br />
106656 Crémant de Limoux 97<br />
White<br />
11285 Sauvignon Blanc, Reserve Speciale 47<br />
13611 Muscato 10 47<br />
13612 Cigalus Blanc, IGP Pays d’Oc (Bio-dynamic) 180<br />
Rosé<br />
12858 Gris Blanc 45<br />
Red<br />
102156 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Speciale 47<br />
102146 Pinot Noir, Reserve Speciale 54<br />
12527 Cigalus Rouge, IGP Pays d’Oc (Bio-dynamic) 180<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
New winery • New winery • New winery • New winery • New winery •<br />
New winery<br />
France - Southern<br />
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CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS<br />
Provence<br />
www.chateaudesclans.<strong>com</strong><br />
Chateau d’Esclans is an impressive property located at La Motte. Bought in 2006 by Sacha Lichine it has 109 acres planted with<br />
different grpae varieties with an average age of over 80 years. The advice and expertise of both Patrick leon ( ex-Chateau Mouton-<br />
Rothschild) and Michel Rolland are used to produce some of the most exciting Provence Rosés available today.<br />
Rosé<br />
11922 Whispering Angel Rosé 85<br />
11923 Esclans Rosé 129<br />
CHÂTEAU MOURGUES DU GRÉS<br />
Costieres de Nimes<br />
www.mourguesdegres.<strong>com</strong><br />
The family Collard used to grow fruit trees, until the father changed to growing grapes. They are now the only domaine in the region<br />
with old vines. This is the bench-mark property in the Costieres de Nimes region, and a real gem.<br />
White<br />
11913 Les Galets Blanc 52<br />
Red<br />
11914 Les Galets Rouge 52<br />
JEAN JEAN<br />
www.jeanjean.fr<br />
Jean Jean have a family history of wine over 5 generations. It all started over a century ago thanks to a family’s love for vines and<br />
wine.The Jeanjean family has been active in St Felix de Lodez as wine producers and traders since 1870.They are at the heart of the<br />
Languedoc, the world’s biggest vineyard.<br />
White<br />
98456 Monts & Vaux Colombard-Chardonnay 29<br />
Rosé<br />
78976 Domaine Baron Gassier, Côtes De Provence Rosé 49<br />
Red<br />
98466 Monts & Vaux Malbec-Merlot 29<br />
68816 Fitou, Domaine des Estecades 45<br />
98476 Château Triniac, Côtes de Roussillon-Villages 49<br />
75906 Château Saint Didier Parnac, Cahors 58<br />
11924 Corbieres, Les Hauts de Castelmaure 69<br />
CAZES<br />
www.cazes-rivesaltes.<strong>com</strong><br />
Located between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, in Rivesaltes, in the heart of the Roussillon, Cazes was created in 1895 by<br />
Michel Cazes. Like most of the Rivesaltes farmers of his generation, he practised viticulture in order to sell grapes to local winemaking<br />
merchants. Today, the 5th generationof the Cazes family business is represented by Emmanuel Cazes, winemaker.<br />
Dessert<br />
E040303-6 Muscat de Rivesaltes, Languedoc-Roussillon 110<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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Germany<br />
& Austria<br />
Donatus Prinz von Hessen<br />
Often overlooked and poorly represented on Dubai’s wine lists, German wines are long<br />
overdue a revival here. During the past decade, the quality of Germany’s best Rieslings has<br />
taken a great leap forwards. As the wines have improved, so Germany’s reputation as a fine<br />
wine producer has been restored to the position it enjoyed in the 19th and 20th Centuries,<br />
when its wines <strong>com</strong>manded prices <strong>com</strong>parable to those of Bordeaux and Burgundy. Riesling<br />
is the star here, in myriad guises, from bone dry examples with zippy fresh acidity to the<br />
richer, late picked styles that offer exotic flavours balanced by a fine mineral edge.
GERMANY<br />
PRINZ VON HESSEN<br />
Rheingau<br />
www.prinz-von-hessen.de<br />
Donatus - Prince of Hessen now oversees this estate with over 800 years of family tradition. 100% Estate wines, all hand crafted,<br />
the interaction of “tradition and modern” is reflected through the entire wine estate. While the wines, with their bright, lively and<br />
fresh expression, demonstrate a modern style, the focus on Riesling is testament to Rheingau tradition. The Dachsfilet is unique,<br />
having been fermented on the skins. This lean, vibrant, characterful and charming Riesling marks the PRINZ VON HESSEN Wine<br />
Estate’s new direction.<br />
White<br />
106116 “H” Estate Riesling 65<br />
11864 Riesling Kabinett 85<br />
11865 Riesling Dachsfilet 135<br />
SCHLOSS VOLLRADS<br />
Rheingau<br />
www.schlossvollrads.de<br />
Perhaps the oldest continously working wine estate in the world, Schloss Vollrads is the cradle of today’s German Kabinett wines<br />
and the epitome for Riesling from the Rheingau region. Sealed with modern glass stoppers, the wines are always sleek and aromatic<br />
and a true reflection of the ancient soils of the region.<br />
White<br />
E0169 Riesling Kabinett 93<br />
E0170 Riesling Spätlese 128<br />
Dessert<br />
E017203 Riesling Beerenauslese 37.5cl 800<br />
ROBERT WEIL<br />
Rheingau<br />
www.weingut-robert-weil.<strong>com</strong><br />
No producer more perfectly embodies the modern Rheingau than the 73 ha (180 acre) Robert Weil estate. Ripe and fresh wines,<br />
from the slopes of Kiedrich and Grafenberg are the hallmarks of this forward thinking estate, made in a racy, perfumed style.<br />
White<br />
7939 Riesling 89<br />
7940 Riesling Trocken 97<br />
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MAX FERDINAND RICHTER<br />
Mosel<br />
www.maxferdrichter.<strong>com</strong><br />
Since the late 1980’s, Dr Dirk Richter has achieved remarkable consistency across the estate’s range of wines. A bastion of tradition,<br />
the wines all spend time in neutral oak to add <strong>com</strong>plexity and age very well. The Classic Riesling is an ideal introduction to the estate<br />
and the other wines offer remarkable value for money given that these are some of the best Mosel wines available anywhere.<br />
White<br />
7619 Classic Riesling 71<br />
7620 Mülheimer Sonnenlay Riesling Kabinett 81<br />
9152 Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Spätlese Trocken 112<br />
ST. URBANS-HOF<br />
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer<br />
www.urbans-hof.de<br />
Privately owned by the Weis family since 1947, Nik Weis produces excellent-quality estate Riesling at a very modest price. Low in<br />
alcohol, with great minerality yet juicy, super-fresh and full of fruit. The ideal German Riesling by the glass perhaps?<br />
White<br />
E016606 Estate Riesling QBA 60<br />
TESCH<br />
Nahe<br />
www.weingut-tesch.de<br />
The young winemaker Martin Tesch’s wines are certainly definitive cool climate dry Rieslings, with a pronounced acidity and subtle<br />
fuit, herb, and mineral aromas, but he has also made them cool thanks to his use of pop-poetry, pop imagery, and pop events such<br />
as his “Rolling Riesling Show” tour of Germany, which featured Tesch wines and performances by up-and-<strong>com</strong>ing young musicians.<br />
White<br />
E0168 Unplugged Riesling 60<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
Germany & Austria<br />
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PAUL ANHEUSER<br />
Nahe<br />
www.anheuser.de<br />
The Anheuser family has been producing wine in the Nahe since the 17th Century and has continued producing wine for 13 generations<br />
under the Paul Anheuser name. Weisser Burgunder is the German/Austrian name for Pinot Blanc, this fine example has a<br />
touch of spice and round, creamy fruit.<br />
White<br />
9153 Weisser Burgunder 57<br />
SICHEL<br />
Mosel<br />
A fourth generation winegrower and merchant, Peter Sichel is a member of one of Germany’s most important wine families. The<br />
Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling has natural grape sweetness, fruity and floral aromas and the classic Mosel acidity.<br />
White<br />
3673 Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling 44<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
Today, Austria is positively “Groovy”, that being the American way of rewriting the name of the indigenous Austrian Grüner Veltliner<br />
grape. With its distinctive aromas of green apple, white pepper and herbs, this trendy variety is typically medium-bodied with great<br />
freshness. Get on, Get on, Get on the Groovy Train!<br />
LAURENZ V<br />
Kamptal<br />
www.laurenzfive.<strong>com</strong><br />
The ambitious goal of this innovative winery founded by Laurenz Moser V ( Lenz to us) is a global Grüner Veltliner brand that does<br />
for this grape what New Zealand’s Cloudy Bay did for Sauvignon Blanc. The mid-weight, fruit-driven Charming is a superb example<br />
of what can be achieved with the variety.<br />
White<br />
97526 Singing Grüner Veltliner 60<br />
08179 Charming Grüner Veltliner 112<br />
WILLI BRÜNDLMAYER<br />
Kamptal<br />
www.bruendlmayer.at<br />
Generally considered as one of Austria’s leading wineries, Bründlmayer shows a deep respect for the balance between nature and<br />
culture. From the racy, spicy Kamptaler GV to the Alte Reben (Old Vines), all Bründlmayer’s wines are excellent quality.<br />
White<br />
E069105 Kamptaler Grüner Veltliner 89<br />
E034604 Ried Steinmassel Riesling 129<br />
E034703 Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner 178<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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ITALY<br />
The Lageder Family<br />
Italy is one of the oldest wine producing countries in the World and still remains one of the very<br />
best. The wines have an unique <strong>com</strong>bination of individual wine style from a diversity of climates<br />
made from the widest range of indigenous grape varieties found anywhere in the world. This really<br />
can be described as the A-Z of wine.<br />
The quality of Italian wine can rival the very best wines in the World and at MMI we believe we have<br />
the best selection in the Middle East. But don’t just take our word for it. The Gambero Rosso, Italy’s<br />
most distinguished wine guide, awards a ‘Tre Bicchieri’ (three glasses) for what they believe are<br />
the best Italian wines produced each year. Over the years the wineries in our Italian portfolio have<br />
amassed a total of 343 awards – <strong>com</strong>pared to 247 from our <strong>com</strong>petitors list!!<br />
Awards alone though don’t tell the whole story – what we have also worked on bringing you is great<br />
value for money wines that make great house wines or by the glass offerings – be sure to try the<br />
new selections from Allegrini, Corte Giara, Canti and Caldora to see what we mean.
ZONIN<br />
Veneto<br />
www.zonin.it<br />
Zonin could easily be described as one of Italy’s superbrands. It’s hard to believe that they have remained family owned since they<br />
were established in 1821 given the international succes they have achieved. Their portfolio of wine covers eight distinct regions<br />
of Italy covering both traditional and new. The ‘Regions’ wines are some of the best value wines in our portfolio representing both<br />
‘imported’ grape varieties like Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon and wines produced in more established styles from indigenous<br />
varieties, such as Soave and Valpolicella.<br />
White<br />
8734 Regions Soave 32<br />
8739 Regions Chardonnay 32<br />
9008 Regions Pinot Grigio 39<br />
9883 Rocca di Montemassi Vermentino 48<br />
Red<br />
8735 Regions Lambrusco Rosso 32<br />
8737 Regions Bardolino 32<br />
8736 Regions Valpolicella 32<br />
8740 Regions Cabernet Sauvignon 32<br />
8738 Regions Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 32<br />
CANTINA RIFF<br />
Trentino-Alto Adige<br />
www.cantinariff.eu<br />
This is a co-operation beteen local growers and Alois Lageder with a goal to produce premium quality wines from a blend of Merlot<br />
with Cabernet and a Pinot Grigio that offer extra-ordinary value. This co-operation utilises the strength of all concerned and the<br />
result is a <strong>com</strong>pact pair of wines that remain focused and extremely well-priced. Please note the new labels for 2012.<br />
White<br />
96906 Riff Pinot Grigio 52<br />
Red<br />
96916 Riff Rosso Cabernet-Merlot 50<br />
ALOIS LAGEDER<br />
Trentino- Alto Adige<br />
www.aloislageder.eu<br />
Alois Lageder 1823 is a synonym for the highest standard of quality in viticulture and winemaking, for a sustainable, holistic corporate<br />
philosophy, and for a wide spectrum of cultural and artistic activities. Founded in 1823, and now directed by Alois Lageder,<br />
representing the fifth generation of family ownership, the winery <strong>com</strong>bines tradition and innovation.<br />
“Quality results from a large number of single and often tiny details,” says Alois Lageder. “In our daily dealings with wine, we are first<br />
of all concerned with respecting the harmonious interaction of many different factors, and with working in accord with nature.”<br />
White<br />
96926 Estate Pinot Grigio 75<br />
13627 Sauvignon Blanc 95<br />
96946 Gewurztraminer 101<br />
96956 Pinot Grigio, Porer 105<br />
102946 Lowengang Chardonnay 210<br />
Red<br />
97106 Krafuss Pinot Nero 199<br />
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COSSETTI<br />
Piedmont<br />
www.cossetti.it<br />
The San Colombano farm is at the heart of the attention and care that the Cossetti family gives to the quality of its grapes. The<br />
vineyards are located in Castelnuovo Belbo. They are more than 30 years old on average, with low production yields that result in<br />
excellent grape characteristics.<br />
The predominant variety is the Barbera, with smaller vineyards of Cortese and Dolcetto. Exposure ranges from south to southeast,<br />
with clayey terrain of medium texture and some iron and magnesium content.<br />
The area has been known historically as one of the most ideal areas to produce the best Barbera d’Asti, in the highly esteemed<br />
Nizza sub-area that represents the pinnacle of quality of this wine, through strict production regulations that call for long ageing<br />
in barrels and bottles after careful selection of harvest.<br />
White<br />
11985 Gavi 55<br />
75606 Gavi di Gavi 70<br />
10643 Monferatto Ad Astra 80<br />
Red<br />
10642 Barbera d’Asti DOC La Vigna Vecchia 61<br />
75586 Dolcetto d’Alba 70<br />
75596 Barolo 183<br />
Dessert/Aperitif<br />
13372 Moscato d’Asti (Frizzante) 55<br />
PRUNOTTO<br />
Piedmont<br />
www.prunotto.it<br />
Besides an outstanding series of classic wines, Prunotto offers an interesting selection of crus and a choice of specialities like the<br />
Bussia. They have carried forward with great success the union between experimentation and the production of varietals which<br />
represent a real and personalized voyage through the Piemontese territory. It is a journey through the aromas and characteristics<br />
typical of the grapes cultivated in these hills.<br />
Red<br />
75686 Nebbiolo d’Alba, Occhetti 118<br />
91266 Barolo 200<br />
75696 Barolo ‘Bussia’ 299<br />
ENRICO SERAFINO<br />
Piedmont<br />
www.camparigroup.<strong>com</strong><br />
Enrico Serafino winery owns vineyards in the hilly Roero area with vines over 30 years old.<br />
Neighbouring vineyards owned by a few selected growers, especially in the Langhe, also contribute to the winery’s grape supply.<br />
The winery covers about 6000 square meters and is equipped with the most modern technologies and Enrico Serafino’s wine<br />
offer is tailored for every occasion..<br />
White<br />
106316 Gavi di Gavi 77<br />
Red<br />
106336 Barbera D’Alba 64<br />
106326 Barolo DOCG 189<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
Italy<br />
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ALLEGRINI<br />
Veneto<br />
www.allegrini.it<br />
Since the XVI century, the Allegrini family has carried on their agricultural activity at the rural Corte Giara. Giovanni Allegrini, head<br />
of the latest generation, is considered an absolute protagonist of oenological history in this land, thanks to his <strong>com</strong>petence and<br />
human qualities; Walter, his firstborn son, who died prematurely, was able to valorise the winegrowing patrimony in an original and<br />
innovative manner, following the teachings of his father. The <strong>com</strong>pany is today carried forward by Marilisa and Franco Allegrini,<br />
with an ingeniousness and passion worthy of the proud family name.<br />
White<br />
13100 Soave 75<br />
Red<br />
E036103-6 La Grola, Veneto 190<br />
13296 La Poja 450<br />
E0353 Amarone Classico 459<br />
CORTE GIARA<br />
Veneto<br />
www.cortegiara.<strong>com</strong><br />
Corte Giara is a collaboration of resources and skills between the the extremely talented people at Allegrini and local grape growers<br />
in Veneto. The result is easy drinking and extremely well made wines that offer exceptional value for money.<br />
White<br />
7300 Corte Giara Pinot Grigio 47<br />
13099 Corte Giara Soave 47 New<br />
13292 Corte Giara Chardonnay 47 New<br />
Red<br />
13293 Corte Giara Bardolino 47 New<br />
13295 Corte Giara Valpolicella Ripasso 89 New<br />
CANTI<br />
Veneto/Puglia/Sicily<br />
www.cantiwine.<strong>com</strong><br />
Wel<strong>com</strong>e to the World of Canti, a place of style, beauty and pleasure. Canti wines are suited to all occasions and are made to stand<br />
out with their uniquely designed bottles and in the glass with impeccable winemaking that delivers full flavour wines that bring a<br />
taste of Italy to the table.<br />
White<br />
13380 Bianco IGT Sicily 27<br />
13383 Pinot Grigio IGT Veneto 45<br />
Rosé<br />
13381 Rosé, Puglia 27<br />
13384 Pinot Grigio Rose IGT Veneto 45<br />
Red<br />
13382 Rosso IGT Puglia 27<br />
13385 Merlot IGT Sicily 45<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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New winery
MASI<br />
Veneto<br />
www.masi.it<br />
Masi have be<strong>com</strong>e a phenomenon in the last few years and have been the go-to guys for many in the wine trade for Amarone.<br />
Their wines are perhaps a touch more traditional than others but once you smell the <strong>com</strong>plex notes of dried fruits, cut grass and<br />
forest floor it’s easy to see why their reputation is so highly regarded. A must have wine on any decent restaurant list.<br />
White<br />
9890 Masianco 67<br />
Red<br />
9888 Valpolicella Bonacosta 65<br />
9887 Campofiorin Rosso del Veronese 71<br />
9886 Costasera Amarone 210<br />
PIEROPAN<br />
Veneto<br />
www.pieropan.it<br />
Nino Pieropan is a legend and one of the true great gentlemen of Soave and Italy. His wines are impeccable and pretty much define<br />
how good Soave can be.<br />
White<br />
E0354 Soave Classico 95<br />
ALPHA ZETA<br />
Veneto<br />
www.alphazetawine.<strong>com</strong><br />
Alpha Zeta/Il Faggio was started in 1999 when leading New Zealand winemaker Matt Thomson set out to produce a range of modern,<br />
fruit driven wines from the hills outside Verona.The aim was to work with growers rather than buy bulk wine, which is standard<br />
among most wines from Verona at this price.To maximize ripening potential, they reduced yields and picked later.The result is a<br />
realization of the huge potential inherent in Veronese viti and vinification.<br />
White<br />
9929 Lugana 58<br />
Rosé<br />
9928 Rosato 30<br />
Red<br />
6920 Corvina 31<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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New winery<br />
Italy<br />
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LIVIO FELLUGA<br />
Friuli-Venezia-Giulia<br />
www.liviofelluga.it<br />
In Friuli, and far beyond this special land of very special people and wines, the name Livio Felluga is synonymous with all that is<br />
best in the oenological heritage.The long family tradition extends over five generations, back to the days when the Fellugas were<br />
making Refosco and Malvasia in their native Isola d’Istria.<br />
Seventy years ago, the family’s skills were transferred to Friuli by the eldest son of the fourth generation, Livio, whose great privilege<br />
it is to be regarded as the patriarch of viticulture and winemaking in the region.<br />
Today, the Livio Felluga estate extends over more than 160 hectares of hill country in the Collio and Colli Orientali del Friuli, with<br />
135 hectares planted to vine. Livio Felluga is without doubt one of the best white wine makers in Italy and with some impressive<br />
reds as well.<br />
White<br />
73076 Sharis 105<br />
E0592 Sauvignon 132<br />
E0590 Friulano 141<br />
E059106-6 Pinot Grigio 149<br />
Red<br />
105796 Vertigo 109<br />
E0593 Sosso Reserva 245<br />
TENUTA CA’ BOLANI<br />
Friuli-Venezia-Giulia<br />
www.zonin.it<br />
Ca’ Bolani is one of the major producers of wine in Fruili and was purchased by the Zonin Group in the early 1970’s. There are<br />
now over 550 hectares making a range of the region’s classic grape varieties.<br />
White<br />
9881 Sauvignon Blanc 50<br />
Red<br />
9882 Merlot 50<br />
CA DEI FRATI<br />
Veneto<br />
www.cadeifrati.it<br />
Described by Gambero Rosso as the undisputed benchmark producer for Lugana, who are we to disagree? Lugana DOC is the<br />
expression of the Trebbiano di Lugana grape variety produced in the stunning region of Lake Garda .<br />
White<br />
69226 Lugana 108<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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RUFFINO<br />
Tuscany<br />
www.ruffino.<strong>com</strong><br />
We are very fortunate at MMI to have 3 well established Tuscan houses and at the core of these is Ruffino. Ruffino were the original<br />
creators of the ‘Chianti straw-flask’ that was popular in the late 1980’s and 1990’s. Modern day Ruffino have got rid of the straw casing<br />
but continue to make a style of wine that customers immediately recognize as classic Chianti. At MMI, we purchase the majority<br />
of the wines from the Ruffino range so that you can choose a Chianti to suit your price requirements. Each of the Ruffino Chianti’s<br />
(Classic Chianti, Aziano, Riserva Ducale, Riserva Ducale Oro) has foundation characteristics of bright red fruit, firm tannins, and soft<br />
cherry that are must have Chianti notes. As you go up the range in terms of price, the wines take on more <strong>com</strong>plex oak characteristics<br />
and richer palate depth, as one would expect.<br />
Aside from the reds, Ruffino make some great white wines. Try the Galestro Griffe when looking for a easy, simple, clean style of<br />
white wine and a great introduction to the world of Tuscan whites.<br />
White<br />
2389 Galestro Griffe 40<br />
1874 Libaio Chardonnay 56<br />
Red<br />
1857 Chianti 48<br />
3323 Aziano Chianti Classico 75<br />
3324 Ladola Nuova, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 92<br />
1861 Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva 118<br />
1860 Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico 154<br />
3322 Greppone Mazzi Brunello di Montalcino 275<br />
ANTINORI<br />
Tuscany & Umbria<br />
www.antinori.it<br />
A trip to Florence will enlighten any wine drinker to the history behind this grand family and grand winery. As you walk through<br />
the quaint, delicate streets the name ‘Antinori’ pops up frequently – Piazza Antinori, Strada Antinori, Ristorante Antinori. The name<br />
Antinori is as much part of Florence as the opera and there are few Italian families who have so much presence in Italy.<br />
More importantly for us, the wines reflect this great tradition and always deliver on quality. From the mighty Tignanello, a pioneer<br />
of the Super Tuscan movement to the Villa Antinori Rosso, there is top end wine making across the board.<br />
White<br />
6907 Villa Antinori Bianco 37.5cl 34<br />
8838 Orvieto Classico, Campogrande 42<br />
6906 Villa Antinori Bianco 52<br />
7561604 Cervaro della Sala 210<br />
Rosé<br />
7573 Cipresseto Rosato 45<br />
Red<br />
6905 Villa Antinori Rosso 37.5cl 55<br />
9170 Santa Cristina Rosso 50<br />
6904 Villa Antinori Rosso 89<br />
75626 Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 131<br />
7575606 Guado Al Tasso, Toscana Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
712404 Tignanello, Toscana Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
7574606 Solaia, Toscana* Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
Italy<br />
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BARONE RICASOLI<br />
Tuscany<br />
www.ricasoli.it<br />
Barone Ricasoli is the oldest winery in Italy, dating back to 1141. Based in Brolio, Chianti the wineries central hub is the Castello<br />
(castle) which sits proudly in the middle of the vineyards and is still the home to the current Barone Ricasoli. It was Bettino Ricasoli,<br />
in 1872, who invented the modern day recipe for Chianti and the requirement of a minimum of 80% Sangiovese grape.<br />
Today, Ricasoli makes classic Chianti that is soft and fruit driven. We have added the new Chianti del Barone to this portfolio which<br />
offers excellent value and a classic look and feel.<br />
White<br />
E0154 Torricella Chardonnay 90<br />
Red<br />
110716 Chianti del Barone, Barone Ricasoli 57<br />
E0147 Brolio Chianti Classico 90<br />
E0152 Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva 128<br />
E0155 Casalferro 232<br />
E0149 Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico 37.5cl 129<br />
E014801 Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico 265<br />
E015001 Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico 1.5L 559<br />
E015101 Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico 3L 1,022<br />
Dessert<br />
13373 Castello di Brolio Vin Santo 50cl 185<br />
CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI -<br />
MAZZEI<br />
Tuscany<br />
www.mazzei.it<br />
Mazzei has undergone some significant changes in recent years in order to achieve their goal of be<strong>com</strong>ing a biodynamic, sustainable<br />
and organic producer whilst retaining the tradition of the Mazzei family. The construction of a gravity assisted brand new and<br />
very impressive winery that allows minimal intereference with the wines during the winemaking process has helped to created<br />
wines that are progressive and innovative.<br />
Being named ‘Wine & Spirits Magazine’s Winery of the Year 2009’ was no surprise for this organization who are pushing the boundaries<br />
of classic Tuscan wine making without losing the charm and finesse. The result is simply stunning wines that contain an<br />
amazing depth in choice depending of whether they fall under DOCG appellation of Chianti (Castello di Fonterutoli) or from the<br />
Maremma vineyards (Belguardo) under IGT classification. Regardless of the sourcing area, the wineries ability to find the right relationship<br />
between the classic Sangiovese grape and the Bordeaux varietals is masterful.<br />
Red<br />
12098 Mazzei Badiola 59<br />
E041303 Belguardo Serrata Maremma Toscana 95<br />
E041202 Tenuta Belguardo Maremma Toscana 278<br />
Castello di Fonterutoli<br />
E0415 Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 275<br />
E041701 Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 3L 1,122<br />
E041803 Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi 520<br />
E041903 Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi 1.5L 1,100<br />
E042003 Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi 3L 2,100<br />
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POGGIO SAN POLO<br />
Tuscany<br />
www.poggiosanpolo.<strong>com</strong><br />
The property was established by Silvia Fertonari and her husband Mario Calzolari but was recently purchased by Marilisa Allegrini.<br />
The wines were already impressive but Allegrini are investing heavily into the estate to make them even better.<br />
Red<br />
13297 Rubio, Sangiovese 75<br />
13298 Brunello di Montalcino 189<br />
POLIZIANO<br />
Tuscany<br />
www.carlettipoliziano.<strong>com</strong><br />
“In over 20 years of vinicultural-oenological management of my <strong>com</strong>pany, I have never taken a decision based solely on market<br />
indications.Instead, my choices have been inspired by a passion for agriculture and the real excitement of imagining and conceiving<br />
a vine, a grape, a wine, and of watching them <strong>com</strong>e to be after caring for them closely every step of the way. All this, <strong>com</strong>bined<br />
with the fortunate surge in wine consumption, has contributed to the ascent of Estate Poliziano.<br />
My objective for the future is to consolidate the distinctive character of the wines that will be produced from my new vineyards.To<br />
this end, I am dedicated to a continual and passionate search for every possibility of improving the quality of my wines.” Federico<br />
Carletti, Winemaker, Poliziano<br />
Red<br />
E0E028705 Rosso di Montepulciano 82<br />
E0159 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 139<br />
E0289 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 1.5L 265<br />
TENUTE SILVIO NARDI<br />
Tuscany<br />
www.tenutenardi.<strong>com</strong><br />
The Silvio Nardi Estate sits proudly on top of a hill in the eastern part of Montalcino. The estate is steeped in history and aims to<br />
produce wines that express the essence of the vineyard in this unique part of the world.<br />
Red<br />
E015602 Rosso di Montalcino 122<br />
E015799 Brunello di Montalcino 225<br />
E015899 Brunello di Montalcino 1.5L 485<br />
CALDORA<br />
Marches<br />
www.caldoravini.it<br />
Caldora are new to the portfolio this year. The wines are produced from a collective of over 800 different growers ensuring a<br />
consistent style and quality of wine with every vintage. An affordable range of wines suited to house pours and trattoria eating.<br />
White<br />
13388 Trebbiano 35<br />
Red<br />
13389 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 35<br />
13390 Sangiovese 35<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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New winery • New winery • New winery • New winery • New winery •<br />
New winery<br />
New winery<br />
Italy<br />
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TORMARESCA<br />
Puglia<br />
www.antinori.it<br />
Tormaresca are masters at making wine in Puglia and focus on developing local varieties that express the tastes and styles of this<br />
warm region of Italy. As part of the Antinori stable, you can rest assured that these wines will deliver on quality everytime you pop<br />
open a bottle.<br />
White<br />
98786 Chardonnay 52<br />
Red<br />
98796 Neprica 50<br />
98806 Bocca di Lupo, Aglianico 142<br />
MASSERIA ALTEMURA<br />
Puglia<br />
www.masseriaaltemura.it<br />
Masseria Altemura is situated in the countryside of the area between Torre Santa Susanna and Oria, where one also finds the spectacular<br />
Norman castle of Frederick II, the great Swabian emperor known as “Stupor Mundi”. Lying halfway between the two Seas<br />
that border the coasts of Puglia, the Ionian and the Adriatic, the Estate is situated in the heart of the Salento Peninsula and covers<br />
some 300 hectares.<br />
Red<br />
9884 Negroamaro Salento, Masseria Altemura 61<br />
98856 Sasseo Primitivo, Masseria Altemura 69<br />
FEUDO PRINCIPI DI BUTERA<br />
Sicily<br />
www.feudobutera.it<br />
The Sicilian wines of Principi di Butera are true masterpieces that <strong>com</strong>pliment the extraordinary beauty of the countryside. The<br />
estate owned by the Zonin family since the mid 90’s, is located in the <strong>com</strong>mune of Butera in the Caltanissetta province. The land<br />
(250h) is <strong>com</strong>posed of 150h of vineyards and 25h of olive groves. With a concentration on the production of Sicily’s native grapes<br />
and other varieties, and an understanding of the delicate balance between nature and cultivation, Feudo Principi di Butera has<br />
be<strong>com</strong>e the perfect habitat for these vineyards.<br />
White<br />
E0160 Insolia 59<br />
E0161 Chardonnay 58<br />
Red<br />
E0162 Nero D’Avola 58<br />
E0163 Merlot 58<br />
E016501 Deliella - Nero d’Avola 245<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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SELLA & MOSCA<br />
Sardinia<br />
www.sellaandmosca.<strong>com</strong><br />
Sella & Mosca are the most well known and respected winery in Sardinia. The winemaker at Sella & Mosca has over 30 years experience<br />
making wine in the Sardinian region and when you are trying to craft perfect wines with fiercely hot summer conditions,<br />
experience is essential. We have selected 2 classic styles, Cannonau and Vermentino, plus a Cannonau & Cabernet Sauvignon blend<br />
(Tanca Farra) to offer you 3 wines that exhibit classic Sardinian style. These wines are light, full of fresh fruit and a great easy drinking<br />
choice for your customers.<br />
White<br />
106356 La Cala Vermentino di Sardegna 61<br />
Red<br />
106386 Cannonau di Sardegna 55<br />
106406 Tanca Farra Alghero DOC 109<br />
EMOTIVO<br />
Marches & Lombardia<br />
www.10international.<strong>com</strong><br />
A huge success since we launched the wines last time round, Emotivo wines have quiclky found favour as great value wines for<br />
pouring by the glass or as a banqueting choice in Dubai’s restaurants.<br />
White<br />
11956 Emotivo Pinot Grigio 30<br />
Red<br />
11957 Emotivo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 30<br />
SCHENK<br />
Tuscany & Lazio<br />
www.schenk-wine.<strong>com</strong><br />
Schenk wines have an extensive team of viticulturists and analysts who make sure that they produce great quality wine at an<br />
affordable price. These wines consistently deliver and never disappoint.<br />
White<br />
3695 Frascati Classico Superiore 30<br />
Red<br />
3691 Chianti Cantina della Tore 30<br />
Casa del Coppiere<br />
White<br />
3688 Portobello Bianco 2L 45<br />
Red<br />
3687 Portobello Rosso 2L 45<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
Italy<br />
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Lebanon<br />
The Ghosn Brothers from Massaya with the Bruniers<br />
Perhaps it should be left to the Romans as to the importance of Lebanon as a wine producing<br />
country. After all it was the Romans that took the vine and cultivated into the regions<br />
that we have <strong>com</strong>e to love in Europe and ultimately throughout the world. The Romans<br />
only ever built one temple to their God of Wine - Bacchus - and this temple sits proudly in<br />
the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon. This is not the New World or the Old, Lebanon deserves its<br />
own classification as to where it sits in the World order of wine; this is the Ancient world !<br />
Serge Hochar – owner, Chateau Musar
Lebanon<br />
CHÂTEAU MUSAR<br />
Bekaa Valley<br />
www.chateaumusar.<strong>com</strong><br />
It would be impossible to think about Lebanese wine without thinking about the wines of Musar. These wines challenge the norm,<br />
they are incredibly intense yet extremely refined. The white wines age like you would never believe and reds will evolve in the bottle,<br />
in the glass and in the mouth as you experience a kaleidoscope of flavours and textures. Wines of epic proportions.<br />
White<br />
8984 Cuvee Blanc 60<br />
6917 2000 Château Musar Blanc* 130<br />
Rosé<br />
9655 Cuvée Rosé 60<br />
10229 Chateau Musar Rosé 110<br />
Red<br />
8983 Cuvee Rouge 60<br />
10562 2002 Château Musar Rouge* 189<br />
105606 2000 Château Musar Rouge* 1.5L 380<br />
*A great selection of older Chateau Musar Vintages are available through the MMI Fine Wine List<br />
MASSAYA<br />
Bekaa Valley<br />
www.massaya.<strong>com</strong><br />
Massaya was the brainchild of two dynamic Lebanese brothers who have harnessed the potential of the Bekaa Valley terroir to<br />
the know-how of two French wine-making dynasties. Since Biblical times, Lebanon has been acclaimed for its prized Bekaa Valley<br />
wines. Today, this bijou winery, with its clay-limestone vineyards, nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean, produce<br />
a range of unique wines that captures the spirit of the Levant.<br />
White<br />
7461 Classic Blanc 49<br />
Rosé<br />
7463 Classic Rosé 49<br />
Red<br />
7459 Classic Rouge 49<br />
7473 Silver Selection Rouge 72<br />
7472 Reserve Gold Label Rouge 150<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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NewZealand<br />
The Peabody Family - owners of Craggy Range<br />
So many aspects of New Zealand get continuously praised: the worlds best rugby team, awe inspiring<br />
landscapes attracting top film producers, great ski destination, yummy sheep that get counted by the<br />
thousands, good wines, warm hearted people… only the weather gets somehow neglected, a bit too<br />
cool, a bit too wet… But what better condition can you ask to grow vines!<br />
In a world where consciousness is driven by carbon footprint, it is only a matter of years before the<br />
world seriously considers its water footprint. In that point New Zealand is as green as its landscape, the<br />
vines grow from the natural water resources and the free falling rain unlike so many new world countries,<br />
there is no need for irrigation. New Zealand wines are no block busters made from roasting grapes<br />
under a baking sun; the cool climate makes them elegant with delicate balance, perfectly shown by<br />
Craggy Range, Wither Hills, the newly added Metis Esprit Wine and also Neudorf.<br />
But a bit of spark is always appreciated, that’s why you will find that Lindauer has been added with a<br />
must try <strong>Sparkling</strong> Sauvignon Blanc which will most probably bring the infamous “spritzer” cocktail to<br />
an early retirement.
LINDAUER<br />
www.lindauer.co.nz<br />
Upon its launch in 1981, Lindauer became the first <strong>com</strong>mercially available méthode traditionnelle in New Zealand. In the quarter<br />
century since then, Lindauer has be<strong>com</strong>e the country’s most popular single wine brand. Lindauer is made from traditional champagne<br />
grape varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and uses the authentic method of bottling the wine for its second fermentation,<br />
a technique that creates the sparkle and distinctive yeasty flavours. The wine started as a bold statement about the quality<br />
of sparkling wine that can be created in New Zealand’s cool-climate winemaking environment. The latest innovation for New Zealand<br />
<strong>Sparkling</strong> wine - Lindauer <strong>Sparkling</strong> Sauvignon Blanc is a new take on New Zealand’s favourite grape variety. Produced from<br />
premium Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc grapes and accented with a touch of Lindauer cuvée, this wine is an ideal crisp and lively<br />
summer sipper, something not to be missed !<br />
<strong>Sparkling</strong><br />
13153 <strong>Sparkling</strong> Sauvignon Marlborough 50<br />
13151 Brut NV Hawkes Bay 50<br />
13152 Brut Rosé Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay 50<br />
CRAGGY RANGE<br />
www.craggyrange.<strong>com</strong><br />
Te Muna, Kidnapers Bay, Te Kahu, Gimblett Gravels… Wines from Craggy Range are not all about the varietal, they have a sense of<br />
place, a personality, an origin: they are all single vineyard. Co-founder Steve Smith (MW & winemaker) has been spend his early<br />
days learning winemaking techniques in Burgundy, the pinnacle of terroir and single vineyard. Once back to New Zealand he simply<br />
kept that concept and applied it to the Martinborough or the Gimblett Gravel. Very often we hear that New Zealand doesn’t<br />
produce good red wine other than Pinot Noir, well, if you want to change that opinion taste a bottle of Te Kahu, Sophia or even the<br />
highly allocated Le Sol… Your mind will be changed for ever.<br />
White<br />
11559 Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 77<br />
10141 Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay Hawkes Bay 95<br />
10140 Te Muna Road Vineyard Riesling Martinborough 99<br />
12464 Les Beaux Cailloux Chardonnay Hawkes Bay Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
Red<br />
10328 Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Hawkes Bay 100<br />
10142 Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir Martinborough 189<br />
101436 Sophia Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Hawkes Bay 220<br />
12466 Le Sol, Gimblett Gravel Vineyard Hawkes Bay Refer to Fine Wine List<br />
WILD ROCK<br />
www.wildrockwine.co.nz<br />
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It is hard not to fall for the wines of Wild Rock, affordable and stunning quality they will always fail in disappointing you. This new<br />
wave winery, which is run under the supervision of Craggy Range, produces wines which will invite you to unlace your shoes, unwind,<br />
sip and open another bottle.<br />
White<br />
10144 Wild Rock - The Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 59<br />
Red<br />
10145 Wild Rock Gravel Pit Red Hawkes Bay 59<br />
11900 Wild Rock Cupids Arrow Pinot Noir Central Otago 77
WITHER HILLS<br />
www.witherhills.co.nz<br />
Wither Hills lies at the heart of Marlborough’s natural abundance. The winery is named after the imposing Wither Hills ranges,<br />
which form a dramatic backdrop to our vineyards which enjoy long sunlight hours, cool nights and are nourished by the waters of<br />
the Wairau River. Established in 1994, the Wither Hills winemaking team striving together - with their diverse skills and collective<br />
experience - to distil the natural beauty of Marlborough into fine Wither Hills wines.<br />
White<br />
E0187 Chardonnay Marlborough 72<br />
E018606 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 74<br />
Red<br />
E0189 Pinot Noir Marlborough 155<br />
122230 Ben Morven Pinot Noir Marlborough 165<br />
CLOUDY BAY<br />
www.cloudybay.co.nz<br />
Innovation and meticulous attention to detail are the guiding principles of Cloudy Bay, co<strong>mmi</strong>tted to producing ‘wines of region’<br />
and strives to enhance the pure, bracing flavours and stunning vibrancy, naturally afforded by the climate and soils of Marlborough.<br />
Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay Vineyards is situated in the Wairau Valley in Marlborough at the northern end of New Zealand’s<br />
South Island. This unique and cool wine region enjoys a maritime climate with the longest hours of sunshine of any place in<br />
New Zealand. Cloudy Bay has estate vineyards located at prime sites within the Wairau Valley.<br />
White<br />
E0393 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 195<br />
E0390 Chardonnay Marlborough 199<br />
E039204-6 Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 210<br />
Red<br />
E0391 Pinot Noir Marlborough 203<br />
OYSTER BAY - DELEGATS<br />
www.oysterbaywines.<strong>com</strong><br />
Oyster Bay takes its name from the local Oyster Bay in Marlborough, on the tip of New Zealand’s majestic South Island. Oyster Bay’s<br />
reputation has been built from vines grown in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, now recognised as one of the great wine-growing<br />
regions of the world. Proudly, their very first vintage won gold and the coveted Marquis de Goulaine Trophy for ‘Best Sauvignon<br />
Blanc of the Competition’ at the 22nd International Wine & Spirit Competition in London in 1991. Since this time Oyster Bay has<br />
continued to define the very stature and style of New Zealand wines.<br />
White<br />
7920 Oyster Bay Chardonnay Marlborough 69<br />
7919 Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 70<br />
Red<br />
7922 Oyster Bay Merlot Hawkes Bay 80<br />
7921 Oyster Bay Pinot Noir Marlborough 99<br />
NEUDORF<br />
www.neudorf.co.nz<br />
Tim and Judy Finn founded Neudorf in 1978, which is ancient history by New Zealand standards. Since then, they have cemented<br />
their reputation as one of new Zealand’s leading boutique wineries. Their vineyards are spread over two sites: the home block at<br />
Moutere, and also at Brightwater, south of Nelson itself. The superb Nelson Chardonnay stands out as one of New Zealand’s best<br />
examples of the variety, and it’s not even their top Chardonnay!<br />
White<br />
13681 Sauvignon Blanc Nelson 110<br />
13682 Brightwater Riesling Nelson 110<br />
13679 Chardonnay Nelson 135<br />
Red<br />
13680 Tom’s Block Pinot Noir Nelson 140<br />
13683 Moutere Pinot Noir Nelson 240<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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NewZealand<br />
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FELTON ROAD<br />
www.feltonroad.<strong>com</strong><br />
Felton Road is a small, artisan winery established in 1991 and has quickly gained a reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading premium<br />
wine producers. Their three vineyards are all located in Central Otago’s Bannockburn sub-region. The winemaking maintains<br />
an emphasis on natural winemaking in a gravity flow winery with as little intervention as possible. Practices such as whole cluster,<br />
wild yeasts, and an absence of fining and filtration are hallmarks of Felton Road’s wines.<br />
White<br />
103609 Elms Chardonnay Central Otago 125<br />
11861 Banockburn Chardonnay Central Otago 146<br />
E0704 Riesling Central Otago 149<br />
11862 Chardonnay Block 2 Central Otago 180<br />
Red<br />
11860 Banockburn Pinot Noir Central Otago 200<br />
103626 Calvert Pinot Noir Central Otago 240<br />
E018509 Pinot Noir Block 3 Central Otago 300<br />
E018809 Pinot Noir Block 5 Central Otago 300<br />
METIS - ESPRIT WINES<br />
We’re pleased to add to the portfolio the results of a Franco-Kiwi collaboration by our Loire specialist Pascal Jolivet. Seeds for the<br />
joint venture were sown late in 2005 when Jolivet first sampled Trinity Hill’s Hawkes Bay Sauvignon at the Bleeding Heart Restaurant,<br />
owned by Trinity Hill partners Robert and Robyn Wilson. “It was so different from a Marlborough Sauvignon, so much more<br />
European in style that I immediately decided to visit Hawkes Bay with the Wilsons. I was very impressed with the soil and with the<br />
winery. We set up a joint venture which we have called Esprit Wines Limited, to capture the spirit of both countries” says Pascal.<br />
Metis, a New Zealand Wine with a French Accent.<br />
White<br />
10943 Métis Sauvignon Blanc Hawkes Bay 110<br />
ISABEL ESTATE<br />
www.isabelvineyard.<strong>com</strong><br />
Isabel Vineyard was named after Michael’s late mother, Isabel Jean Pearson who encouraged her son away from his 20-year career<br />
as a pilot and into the art of wine. Michael & Robyn and their four children currently work in the family owned vineyard. Premium<br />
quality grapes are derived from a unique soil profile from some of the oldest vines in Marlborough. This <strong>com</strong>plexity and minerality<br />
from the soil is reflected in the distinct characteristics of all Isabel wines.<br />
White<br />
E0543 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 115<br />
1059405 Chardonnay Marlborough 135<br />
Red<br />
E066205 Pinot Noir Martinborough 175<br />
Dessert<br />
105936 Noble Sauvage Marlborough 37.5CL 185<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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PALLISER ESTATE<br />
www.palliser.co.nz<br />
Palliser Estate is a boutique vineyard with an international outlook, for over two decades Palliser Estate has been carefully looking<br />
after a litlle corner of New Zealand, producing quality wine for the world to enjoy. The vineyard is in the internationally-renowned<br />
winegrowing area of Martinborough and the name is a reference to local landmark Cape Palliser, pays homage to the unique <strong>com</strong>bination<br />
of the semi-maritime climate and terroir that make the region one of the best wine-growing regions in the world.<br />
White<br />
10091 Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough 70<br />
10089 Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough 80<br />
10090 Pinot Gris Martinborough 96<br />
MUD HOUSE<br />
www.mudhouse.co.nz<br />
Mud House produce award-winning wines from New Zealand’s best grape growing soils with constant focus on the earth which is<br />
reflected in their name. Mud House co<strong>mmi</strong>tment to nurturing vineyards <strong>com</strong>bined with innovative technology, individual passion<br />
and artisan skill captures the essence of the wine’s origin, ensuring the unique <strong>com</strong>plexities of each region travel from the earth,<br />
through the vineyard, to the glass.<br />
White<br />
10137 Pinot Gris South Island 68<br />
10136 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 69<br />
NewZealand<br />
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South Africa<br />
Razvan Macici & Tariro Masayiti - winemakers of Nederburg<br />
South African wines have been improving in leaps and bounds in recent years with the<br />
focus on quality rather than quantity. There are wines to suit all tastes whether the consumer<br />
is looking for an easy-drinking style that has an abundance of vibrant fruits or a<br />
sophisticated wine with restrained and <strong>com</strong>plex notes that can put ‘classic’ wines from<br />
the Old World to shame. One thing is clear - no matter what style you choose, the wines<br />
offer exception value for money.
NEDERBURG<br />
Paarl<br />
www.nederburg.co.za<br />
It’s pretty hard to better the wines of Nederburg when it <strong>com</strong>es to value for money. This winery may be part of the impressive<br />
Distell group of <strong>com</strong>panies that now dominate the industry in South Africa but the focus of this winery is very much on overdelivering<br />
on the quality of wine against the price you pay.<br />
White<br />
11359FD Foundation Sauvignon-Chardonnay 18.75cl 14<br />
10435 The Winemasters Reserve Chardonnay 34<br />
10436 The Winemasters Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 34<br />
Rosé<br />
11984 Foundation Rosé 34<br />
Red<br />
11360FD Foundation Cabernet-Shiraz 18.75cl 14<br />
10437 The Winemasters Reserve Shiraz 36<br />
10442 The Winemasters Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 36<br />
10443 The Winemasters Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 36<br />
FLEUR DU CAP<br />
Western Cape<br />
www.fleurducap.co.za<br />
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WINERY OF THE<br />
YEAR<br />
This is a winery steeped in history with its roots going back to the very beginning of the wine industry in South Africa. The historical<br />
home of Fleur du Cap is the Bergerkelder in Stellenbosch and as you enter the old cellar it’s hard not to get caught up in the<br />
romance of wine. These wines deserve much more than an acknowledgement of their past, these are varietal wines that are generous<br />
in their fruit and in their quality.<br />
White<br />
8515 Sauvignon Blanc 39<br />
Red<br />
8514 Cabernet Sauvignon 49
WATERKLOOF<br />
Somerset West<br />
www.waterkloofwines.co.za<br />
Over looking the impressive False Bay, the view from the winery’s restaurant can only be described as magical. The food served is<br />
impressive, the experience sensational and typically organic to go along with the wines that are farmed to the strictest conformity<br />
of bio-dynamic and organic principals. The grapes are grown with the help of four horses for all the heavy work, a flock of sheep<br />
for grass control and a cluck of chickens for pest control. This is a group effort and it shows in the quality of these wines. All the<br />
wines are estate grown and bottled.<br />
Circumstance<br />
White<br />
11542 Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc 82<br />
Red<br />
11543 Circumstance Shiraz 97<br />
11576 Circumstance Merlot 97<br />
Circle of Life<br />
White<br />
13233 Circle of Life White Blend 100<br />
Red<br />
13234 Circle of Life Red Blend 100<br />
Single Vineyard<br />
White<br />
1545 Waterkloof Sauvignon Blanc 110<br />
FALSE BAY<br />
Somerset West<br />
www.waterkloofwines.co.za<br />
Produced by those rather clever chaps at Waterkloof wines. The grapes for these wines are sourced from selected growers who<br />
meet the exacting needs of the winery. These are great value wines made with the utmost care from one of the leading biodynamic<br />
producers in South Africa.<br />
White<br />
11538 Sauvignon Blanc 40<br />
11539 Chenin Blanc 40<br />
11537 Chardonnay 40<br />
Rosé<br />
11541 Rosé 40<br />
Red<br />
11540 Shiraz 40<br />
DURBANVILLE HILLS<br />
Durbanville<br />
www.durbanvillehills.co.za<br />
Martin Moore is the larger-than-life winemaker of Durbanville Hills whose energy and enthusiasm transmits itself throughout his<br />
team. These wines are brilliant and shows just how far South African wine has <strong>com</strong>e in the last few years. The Chardonnay is delicate<br />
and focused, the Pinotage firm but elegant. Durbanville Hills are co<strong>mmi</strong>ted to developing a just society within South Africa<br />
and have worked tirelessly to provide schooling, housing and partial ownership of the vineyard for the farmworkers. Now in its<br />
second decade, the vineyard was extremely proud to announce that one of children of the very original recipients of the program<br />
had gone through his entire education through the partnership and had graduated from university last year.<br />
White<br />
106516 Rhinofields Reserve Chardonnay 63<br />
Red<br />
106536 Pinotage 57<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
South Africa<br />
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VERGELEGEN<br />
Stellenbosch<br />
www.vergelegen.co.za<br />
There is something quite magical about Vergelegen, whether it is its dedication to bio-diversity and sustainability or Andre van<br />
Rensburg’s co<strong>mmi</strong>tment to quality in making the wines. One thing we know for sure is that these wines never disappoint and are<br />
considered by many, including us, to be the some of the finest wines to <strong>com</strong>e out of South Africa.<br />
White<br />
E0563 Sauvignon Blanc 64<br />
E0562 Chardonnay 64<br />
Red<br />
E056404-6 Cabernet-Merlot 62<br />
E050904-6 Cabernet Sauvignon 119<br />
E051001-6 Vergelegen Red 195<br />
102546 V 385<br />
KEN FORRESTER<br />
Stellenbosch<br />
www.kenforresterwines.<strong>com</strong><br />
Ken Forrester started his career in hotel management before setting his heart on an historical vineyard in Stellenbosch. The vineyard<br />
originated in 1689 and was predominantly planted with Chenin Blanc. This grape has <strong>com</strong>e to dominate the focus of the<br />
winery with the single goal of producing a Chenin Blanc that could rival any in the world.<br />
White<br />
106486 Chenin Blanc 70<br />
106496 FMC (Forrester Meinert Chenin Blanc) 260<br />
Red<br />
106526 Petit Cabernet-Merlot 39<br />
106576 Shiraz-Grenache 89<br />
THE WINERY OF GOOD HOPE<br />
Stellenbosch<br />
www.thewineryofgoodhope.<strong>com</strong><br />
The winery of Good Hope is more than just a business - it is a way of life. The winery is driven by a set of ethical and sustainable<br />
principals that make it so much more than just a winery. The wines of course have to be good and they are, but the philosophy<br />
here is the drive to ensure that the people who made South Africa the country that it is are looked after.<br />
White<br />
9869 Chenin Blanc 35<br />
Red<br />
9871 Pinotage 37<br />
9870 Cabernet-Merlot 40<br />
10655 Pinot Noir 90<br />
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RUSTENBERG<br />
Stellenbosch<br />
www.rustenberg.co.za<br />
Located on the red slopes of the Helderberg and Simonsberg hills surrounding Stellenbosch lies this historical estate. First planted<br />
in 1682, the vineyard and homestead have a rich and troubled history falling in out of of various hands. In 1941 Peter Barlow and his<br />
wife purchased the property and set about restoring it to its former glory. Simon Barlow took over the reins of the family business<br />
in 1987 and the wines have just got better and better since then.....<br />
White<br />
E030303 Chardonnay - Limited Availability 120<br />
Red<br />
E0302 John X Merriman 145<br />
E0634 Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon 195<br />
ZEVENWACHT<br />
Stellenbosch<br />
www.zevenwacht.co.za<br />
This is a family owned and run estate. The current owners, Denise and Harold Johnson purchased the property back in 1992 and<br />
embarked on developing Zevenwacht as one of the country’s leading wineries and wine farm resorts. The climate here is ideal for<br />
making wines that are elegant and have a European touch of minerality and <strong>com</strong>plexity. The 360 Sauvignon Blanc takes its name<br />
from the their highest vineyard which as the name suggest has a 360 degree panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. If<br />
you get a chance to head to the vineyard it would be sacrosanct to miss out on the winery’s fantastic restaurant. Puddings are to<br />
die for….<br />
White<br />
12032 Zevenblanc 55<br />
8619 Chenin Blanc 55<br />
12558 Flagship Sauvignon Blanc 65<br />
12559 360 Sauvignon Blanc 85<br />
Red<br />
12033 Zevenrood 55<br />
12560 Pinotage 65<br />
8620 Flagship Cabernet Sauvignon 75<br />
STELLENRUST<br />
Stellenbosch<br />
www.stellenrust.co.za<br />
Douwe Steyn was brought to South Africa as master stone mason to build and oversee the building of the Castle of Good Hope in<br />
1663, in 1692 he purchased his own property consisting of over 1000 hectares and whilst this original vineyard has dwindled down<br />
to a mere 500 hectares in size, it has remained in the same family throughout this time. In 1928 the first bottled wine was produced<br />
from the family’s estate, now renamed Stellenrust. A great new find for MMI.<br />
Under the enthuasism of two energetic wine aficionados of the family; one a doctor, one an accountant and a new 2,000 tonne<br />
winery, the winery has taken on a new emphasis in the last few years and this treasured piece of land is finally living up to its vast<br />
potential.<br />
Kleine Rust<br />
White<br />
13202 Kleinerust Chenin Sauvignon 36<br />
13204 Kleinerust Semi Sweet White 36<br />
Red<br />
13203 Kleinerust Pinotage Shiraz 36<br />
Estate<br />
White<br />
13205 Premium Chenin Blanc 50<br />
13207 Chenin Blanc 46 Barrel Fermented 115<br />
Red<br />
13206 Premium Pinotage 50<br />
13208 Cornerstone Pinotage 115<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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FAIRVIEW<br />
Paarl<br />
www.fairview.co.za<br />
Fairview owns vineyards in the leading viticultural areas in the Western Cape, each with their own unique terroir. When Fairview began<br />
bottling wine under its own label in 1974, the farm operated as an estate, with all grape growing and wine production taking<br />
place on the Paarl premises. Charles Back abandoned the estate wine concept in the 1980s choosing rather to “go where the terroir<br />
is”, which opened up the opportunity to produce a wider range of wines, using grapes that are grown in optimal conditions.<br />
White<br />
7597 Goats Do Roam White 45<br />
7600 Sauvignon Blanc 47<br />
Red<br />
7596 Goats Do Roam Red 40<br />
7599 Pinotage 57<br />
7601 Shiraz 57<br />
BOSCHENDAL<br />
Stellenbosch<br />
www.boschendal.<strong>com</strong><br />
The 1685 range is presented in a unique curvaceous bottle inspired by the traditional bottle design used through the ages and<br />
<strong>com</strong>memorates the year of the original title deeds. These wines express the style and class that is particular to the Boschendal<br />
estate and coastal surrounds, with special focus on purity of fruit lavished with measured modern winemaking for depth, breadth<br />
and balance.<br />
White<br />
9872 Classic Chenin Blanc 41<br />
98746 1685 Sauvignon Blanc 59<br />
Rosé<br />
98766 Blanc de Noirs Rosé 39<br />
Red<br />
98736 Favourite Cabernet-Merlot 39<br />
101356 1685 Shiraz 74<br />
98756 1685 Shiraz-Cabernet 74<br />
BRAMPTON<br />
Stellenbosch<br />
www.dgb.co.za<br />
Brampton represents a range of up-front, fruit-driven wines with a strong, colourful personality, reflected in the modern and stylish<br />
packaging.<br />
White<br />
E0641 Brampton Sauvignon Blanc 39<br />
Red<br />
E0643 Brampton OVR 40<br />
E0644 Brampton Shiraz 50<br />
E0645 Brampton Cabernet Sauvignon 52<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF<br />
Franschhoek<br />
www.boekenhoutskloof.co.za<br />
Boekenhoutskloof was established in 1776. Located in the furthest corner of the beautiful Franschhoek valley, the farm’s name<br />
means “ravine of the Boekenhout” (pronounced Book-n-Howed). So that you know - Boekenhout is an indigenous Cape Beech tree<br />
greatly prized for furniture making. Winemaker Marc Kent is the chief winemaker and driving force behind the dynamic farm. A<br />
maverick spirit, Marc is unafraid to experiment with the unconventional, but his principal co<strong>mmi</strong>tment is to quality on every level<br />
and in every detail.<br />
White<br />
E024306 Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 47<br />
E068104-6 Porcupine Ridge Viognier-Grenache 69<br />
Rosé<br />
E0242 The Wolf Trap Rosé 40<br />
Red<br />
E024105 The Wolf Trap Red 43<br />
E0244 Porcupine Ridge Merlot 55<br />
E0246 Porcupine Ridge Syrah 59<br />
E024705-6 Chocolate Block 175<br />
E0551 Cabernet Sauvignon 215<br />
E0550 Syrah 244<br />
GLEN CARLOU<br />
Paarl<br />
www.glencarlou.co.za<br />
Another new addition to our South African portfolio. Glen Carlou estate was founded in 1985 and quickly developed a reputation<br />
of making exceptional wines. To harness the farm’s vast winegrowing potential, the vines are meticulously selected in terms of<br />
rootstock and clone, while every variety is carefully chosen for its <strong>com</strong>patibility to the terroir. Yields are kept rigorously low. The<br />
wines are very, very good!!<br />
White<br />
13578 Sauvignon Blanc 75<br />
13580 Quartz Stone Chardonnay 120<br />
Red<br />
13579 Syrah 75<br />
13581 Gravel Quarry Cabernet Sauvignon 175<br />
BOUCHARD FINLAYSON<br />
Walker Bay<br />
www.bouchardfinlayson.co.za<br />
Bouchard Finlayson’s flagship wine is the Galpin Peak Pinot Noir, which has won many an award and accolade. Growing on the<br />
slopes of Galpin Peak, repeated vintages of this path-blazing wine continue to reflect a true celebration of Pinot-crafting, consistently<br />
endorsing the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley as a jewel in the hunt for this illusive grape.<br />
White<br />
8033 Crocodile’s Lair/Kaaimansgat Chardonnay Limited Edition 101<br />
Red<br />
8032 Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 220<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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South Africa<br />
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DE WETSHOF<br />
Robertson<br />
www.dewetshof.<strong>com</strong><br />
De Wetshof Estate in the Robertson Region - 160 km from Cape Town - is one of South Africa’s premier chardonnay houses, creating<br />
a wide range of wine styles from this versatile varietal. The other wines aren’t bad too!<br />
Danie de Wetshof<br />
White<br />
9930 Danie De Wet Chardonnay (unwooded) 35<br />
72386 Danie De Wet Limestone Hill Chardonnay 54<br />
Estate<br />
White<br />
7241 de Wetshof Sauvignon Blanc 60<br />
1292710 ‘Lesca’ Finesse Chardonnay 84<br />
72366 ‘Bateleur’ Chardonnay 179<br />
AFRICAN PRIDE<br />
Stellenbosch<br />
www.africanpridewines.co.za<br />
Footprint is a front runner; aimed at adventurous wine drinkers willing to explore trail-blazing wines. Cape Grace was created to<br />
convey the incredible beauty and bio-diversity of the Cape in wines that are uniquely South Afican.<br />
Footprint<br />
White<br />
98486 Chenin-Semillon 28<br />
Red<br />
98496 Merlot-Pinotage 28<br />
Cape Grace Sugarbird<br />
White<br />
13211 Cape Grace Sugarbird Chenin Blanc 30<br />
Red<br />
13213 Cape Grace Sugarbird Pinotage 30<br />
13212 Cape Grace Sugarbird Shiraz 30<br />
STEENBERG<br />
Constantia<br />
www.steenberg-vineyards.co.za<br />
Steenberg underwent extensive soil and micro-climatic analyses before a <strong>com</strong>plete replanting programme was started in 2005.<br />
There are about 62ha under vine of which 60% is white. The Merlot is one of the finest examples of the variety that we’ve found<br />
from South Africa.<br />
White<br />
9926 Klein Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 49<br />
Red<br />
E0560 Merlot 98<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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STORMHOEK<br />
Stellenbosch<br />
www.stormhoek.<strong>com</strong><br />
These wines have been causing a storm since arriving here in the middle of last year and offer exceptional value for money. Sourced<br />
from premium growers from selected vineyards in and around the Stellenbosch area, the wines are all about expressing the varietal<br />
characteristics with an African edge.<br />
White<br />
12138 Chenin Blanc 34<br />
12139 Sauvignon Blanc 34<br />
12140 Chardonnay 34<br />
Rosé<br />
12141 Merlot Rosé 34<br />
Red<br />
12142 Cabernet-Merlot 34<br />
BOLAND KELLAR<br />
Paarl<br />
www.bolandcellar.co.za<br />
One region, five climates and exceptional winemaking. Nominated as one of South Africa’s top 20 export <strong>com</strong>panies, Boland Kellar<br />
was also named one of the top 100 wine producers in the world by the World Association of Wine & Spirits Writers. We love these<br />
wines especially the ‘coffee’ flavoured Cappupinoccinotage which just seems to hit the right balance of fruits and toasted coffee.<br />
This flavour is <strong>com</strong>pletely natural - the coffee characteristic <strong>com</strong>es from the heavily-toasted oak used in the winemaking.<br />
White<br />
12666 Five Climates Chenin Blanc 42<br />
12667 Five Climates Sauvignon Blanc 42<br />
Red<br />
12668 Five Climates Pinotage 42<br />
12669 Five Climates Shiraz 42<br />
12670 Cappupinoccinotage 42<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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South Africa<br />
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Spain<br />
& Portugal<br />
The Torres Family<br />
Today, Spain is a vibrant wine nation. It has the largest vineyard area in the world, 97% of<br />
which is used for wine. Its 73 Denominacion de Origen (DO) zones produce red, rose and<br />
white still wines, as well as sparkling Cava. There are Atlantic and Mediterranean influences,<br />
and microclimates that stretch from the heights of volcanic mountains to sea level. So what’s<br />
new this year? The Penelope Sanchez Grenache – Syrah from Axial Vinos is a lovely juicy red,<br />
perfect for by the glass; Rueda is one of the regions in Spain famous for its great white wines,<br />
we have always carried the superstar by Belondrade y Lurton and have now also added a<br />
great entry-level example as the Esperanza Verdejo Viura is a real crowd pleaser.
SPAIN<br />
TORRES<br />
Penedes<br />
www.torres.es<br />
Miguel A Torres transformed this family <strong>com</strong>pany into a global phenomenon and is now slowly handing over the reins to the fifth<br />
generation. Of Miguel’s three children, two are active in the business. Mireia studied chemistry and then winemaking at Montpellier<br />
University. She has been technical director since 2004. her brother Miguel Torres Jr. was previously marketing director, launching<br />
the Celeste ( Ribera del Duero), Salmos ( Priorat) and Ibericos(Rioja) wines, he is now executive president of Torres Chile. Not an<br />
easy inheritance, perhaps, but for now the signs are certainly promising for the new generation at Torres.<br />
White<br />
9909 Viña Sol 37.5cl 23<br />
1958 Viña Sol 45<br />
7583 Viña Esmeralda Blanco 47<br />
1959 Gran Viña Sol Chardonnay 52<br />
83816 Fransola Sauvignon Blanc 109<br />
83826 Milmanda Chardonnay 135<br />
Rosé<br />
7584 de Casta Rosado 42<br />
Red<br />
9910 Sangre de Toro 37.5cl 25<br />
1955 Sangre de Toro 47<br />
1950 Coronas Tempranillo 49<br />
6304 Atrium Merlot 59<br />
11775 Ibericos, Rioja Crianza 66<br />
19536 Gran Coronas 69<br />
89956 Celeste, Ribera del Duero 81<br />
9908 Salmos Priorat 123<br />
1952 Mas La Plana 219<br />
19546 Grans Muralles 318<br />
19606 Reserva Real 480<br />
AXIAL VINOS<br />
www.vinosdearganza.<strong>com</strong><br />
www.axialvinos.<strong>com</strong><br />
Axial Vinos, founded by the former Torres export director Louis Geirnaerdt, works together with local winemakers, to make wines<br />
which are modern without forgetting their origin. All three wines selected from Axial are great examples Toll from Free the + individual 800 680 re8298<br />
gions Rueda, Bierzo and Campo de Borja.<br />
White<br />
11915 Esperanza Verdejo Viura, Rueda 39<br />
Red<br />
11916 La Mano Mencia, Bierzo 31<br />
13374 Penelope Sanchez, Campo de Borja 49<br />
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Esperanza Verdejo-Viura 2009<br />
87 points<br />
Tasting note quote by Jay Miller,Wine Advoca<br />
Crisp, vibrant, and well-ballanced<br />
“The Wine Advocate”,Issue 189, June 2010<br />
Esperanza Verdejo-Viura 2009<br />
87 points<br />
Tasting note quote by Jay Miller,Wine Advoca<br />
Crisp, vibrant, and well-ballanced<br />
“The Wine Advocate”,Issue 189, June 2010
BELONDRADE Y LURTON<br />
Rueda<br />
www.belondradeylurton.<strong>com</strong><br />
100% Verdejo, fermented and aged for 10 months in French oak - made very much in a Burgundian style. The ByL Rueda Blanco was<br />
one of the first wines to prove that Verdejo had the structure and quality to benefit from oak ageing. Very much a modern classic.<br />
White<br />
E061704 Rueda Blanco 170<br />
MARQUÉS DE CÁCERES<br />
Rioja<br />
www.marquesdecaceres.<strong>com</strong><br />
Marqués de Cáceres is one of Rioja’s most prestigious wineries, situated in Rioja Alta. The Marqués de Cáceres reds are admired for<br />
their high concentration of fruit and subtle oak influence imparted from new French oak, rather than the <strong>com</strong>monly used American<br />
oak. The winery also produces fresh aromatic white and Rosé wines.<br />
White<br />
8074 Rioja Blanco 48<br />
Rosé<br />
8079 Rioja Rosado 48<br />
Red<br />
8072 Rioja Tinto Crianza 72<br />
8071 Rioja Reserva 141<br />
8070 Rioja Gran Reserva 163<br />
CVNE<br />
Rioja<br />
www.cvne.<strong>com</strong><br />
The Cune <strong>com</strong>pany began in 1879. Today it still sits on its original site, in the wine district, Barrio de la Estación, in Haro, Rioja Alta.<br />
The Haro winery <strong>com</strong>prises a collection of structures and cellars, most dating from the 19th century, arranged around a central patio.<br />
Above the cellars are the winemaking, bottling, and shipping facilities, conserved to this day. At Cune, the winemaking process<br />
continues with the same dedication and care as it started in the <strong>com</strong>pany’s early days. And care is taken from start to finish, from<br />
the grape on the vine to the wine in its bottle.<br />
White<br />
3668 Rioja Blanco 45<br />
Red<br />
3663 Rioja Tinto Crianza 65<br />
MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA<br />
Rioja<br />
www.marquesdemurrieta.<strong>com</strong><br />
Marqués de Murrieta is named after Luciano de Murrieta, one of the founding fathers of modern Rioja winemaking, who established<br />
the estate in 1852 in the world renowned Rioja region of Spain. Today V. Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga, Count of Creixell, leads<br />
the family-owned <strong>com</strong>pany. The winery is settled near the southern tip of the Rioja Alta in the middle of the beautiful Ygay Estate,<br />
a unique 300 hectare vineyard that guarantees <strong>com</strong>plete control over the grape source of the wines and is the key to the quality<br />
and style of Marqués de Murrieta wines.<br />
Red<br />
E014101 Reserva Rioja 149<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
Spain & Portugal<br />
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MARQUES DE RISCAL<br />
Rioja<br />
www.marquesderiscal.<strong>com</strong><br />
Marqués de Riscal Reserva wines are predominantly made from Tempranillo vines over 15 years of age, grown in the best clay-limestone<br />
soils of the Rioja Alavesa. The Graciano and Mazuelo varieties, whose presence in the blend does not exceed 10%, provide<br />
crispness and a lively colour. Riscal Reservas spend around two years in American-oak casks, producing a wine which corresponds<br />
to the classic Rioja style: fresh, fine, elegant and very suitable for laying down for many years.<br />
Red<br />
12675 Vina Collada 39<br />
9104 Rioja Reserva 85<br />
9105 Rioja Gran Reserva 169<br />
PINGON<br />
Ribera del Duero<br />
www.bodegaspingon.<strong>com</strong><br />
The Carramimbre wines are made with grapes selected from the area’s vineyards, part of which is owned by the winery in the<br />
Pingón estate. The soil and the care taken over its delicate creation has resulted in a balanced wine with well-defined aromas.<br />
Red<br />
8839 Carramimbre 105<br />
BODEGAS ALION<br />
Ribera del Duero<br />
www.bodegasalion.<strong>com</strong><br />
Bodegas Alion, owned by the legendary Vega Sicilia estate, was founded in 1986. The first vintage to be <strong>com</strong>mercialized was 1991.<br />
The wine made here is a more Bordeaux-styled, “modern” wine than the Unico or Valbuena. The winery is located just down the<br />
road from Vega Sicilia and the wine is made from 100% Tempranillo from 37 hectares that were planted in 1986 as well as some<br />
younger vines planted at Vega Sicilia.<br />
Red<br />
E027205 Alion Riserva Tinto 299<br />
MARTIN CODAX<br />
Rias Baixas<br />
www.martincodax.<strong>com</strong><br />
From the beginning Martín Códax established a dialogue and a link with the Salnés’Valley society, where its winery is located.<br />
The winery was founded thanks to the idea of a group of winegrowers; as a winery made by people for the people. Set up by 270<br />
members, the winery also relies on the collaboration of 300 families whose grapes are supplied to them. As a big family, they work<br />
together in order to ensure the wines have the highest possible quality.<br />
White<br />
11257 Albarino, Rias Baixas 75<br />
Red<br />
11258 Mencia, Cuatro Pasos, Bierzo 55<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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MAS LA MOLA<br />
Priorat<br />
www.maslamola.<strong>com</strong><br />
The seven hectare Mas La Mola estate has been in the Ferrando family for 150 years. Today, however, the viticulture, winemaking<br />
and blending are carried out by Jordi Masdeu (a young Spaniard who spent time selling wine in London) and Alessandro Marchesan,<br />
the Group Buyer for Zuma International. The duo’s approach to making wine is artisanal, with a diminutive winery tucked away<br />
in the streets of Poboleda, in the north of the region. The 35 year old Macabeo vines are planted on low yielding gravel soils next<br />
to a river (which provides vital irrigation to the root system during the hot summers), while the parcels of old Garnacha, Cariñena<br />
and Garnacha Blanca vines are planted on the steep Llicorella slate slopes at 350-450m above sea level.<br />
Red<br />
106816 Mas La Mola Priorat 195<br />
PORTUGAL<br />
If Portugal is famous for one thing it is that they still use their original and local grape varieties. Where most wine producing countries<br />
have introduced ‘French’ grapes and have joined the me-too culture, Portugal is staying true to its core. Touriga Nacional,<br />
Touriga Franca and Tinto Cao are all grapes that have been used for centuries to make port. Now they are also used to make (great<br />
tasting and value for money) red and rosé wines.<br />
PINK ELEPHANT<br />
Estremadura<br />
www.pinkelephantwine.<strong>com</strong><br />
The Pink Elephant has quickly established itself as one of our most popular rosé wines in the list. Created specifically to be an ideal<br />
match for spicy foods the <strong>com</strong>bination of berry fruit flavours and just a touch of sweetness really does work with curries, Thai foods<br />
and spicy Chinese dishes.<br />
Rosé<br />
11993 Pink Elephant Rosé 37<br />
MATEUS<br />
en.mateusrose.eu<br />
In 1942 Sociedade Comercial dos Grandes Vinhos de Mesa de Portugal” (now known as SOGRAPE Vinhos S.A.) was created; they<br />
started producing what would eventually be<strong>com</strong>e the most famous Portuguese table wine – MATEUS ROSÉ. It is still very popular,<br />
the light bubbles and the freshness of the wine make it great for every occasion.<br />
Rosé<br />
1573 Mateus Rosé 40<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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USA<br />
Bob Bertheau – winemaker, Chateau Ste Michelle<br />
For the USA 2012 will be a year of elections. We’ve been voting for our favourites and let us tell you about<br />
our winners:<br />
From Washington State the winner is Ste Michelle Wine Estates. With the Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling –<br />
the world’s most sold Riesling – they show every one they can make great wine. Not only is the Riesling<br />
worthy of mention, but the whole range offers great value for money. Their other winery is called Columbia<br />
Crest, if you are looking for great by the glass wines look no further. The Grand Estate Merlot was<br />
placed in the Wine Spectator Top 100 recently.<br />
If you are looking for great California value and really well made wines then the newly revamped Fetzer<br />
range should be your first stop. New owners have rejuvenated the whole brand and we’ve added 3 new<br />
wines to the selection. Organic wines are brilliantly represented by the improved Bonterra range also.<br />
We have a lot of great wine from the USA. Not just here in this list, but also be sure to look into our fine<br />
wine list each month where you’ll find such exalted wines as Opus One, Grgich Hills, Harlan Estate, Bond,<br />
Ridge and Heitz.
CHATEAU STE MICHELLE<br />
Washington State<br />
www.ste-michelle.<strong>com</strong><br />
Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the few premium wineries in the world with two state-of-the-art wineries, one devoted to whites<br />
and another to reds. This dedicated approach to winemaking allows winemaker, Bob Bertheau, to build programs to the unique<br />
specifications of red and white wines. While all of Chateau Ste. Michelle’s vineyards are located on the east side of the Cascade<br />
Mountains where the climate is dry and sunny, Bertheau makes the award winning white wines in Woodinville, near Seattle. The<br />
red wines are made at the Canoe Ridge Estate winery in Eastern Washington.<br />
White<br />
10268 Riesling 52<br />
10265 Chardonnay 66<br />
102646 Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 119<br />
Red<br />
10267 Syrah 65<br />
10263 Cabernet Sauvignon 80<br />
10266 Merlot 80<br />
102626 Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 143<br />
COLUMBIA CREST<br />
Washington State<br />
www.columbia-crest.<strong>com</strong><br />
Columbia Crest pride themselves on delivering handcrafted, superior-quality small-lot wines, as well as affordable everyday Washington<br />
wines. Their first release in 1984 started a tradition that has established Columbia Crest as one of America’s most popular<br />
and fast-growing wineries<br />
White<br />
10272 Two Vines Chardonnay 48<br />
13371 Two Vines Sauvignon Blanc 48<br />
10275 Two Vines Gewürztraminer 48<br />
10274 Grand Estates Pinot Grigio 62<br />
102736 Two Vines Chardonnay 1.5L 79<br />
Red<br />
103166 Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon 50<br />
10317 Grand Estates Merlot 61<br />
102706 Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 79<br />
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FETZER<br />
Mendocino, California<br />
www.fetzer.<strong>com</strong><br />
Fetzer is an industry leader in sustainability that crafts its award winning wines using sustainable and environmentally responsible<br />
practices. Recently purchased by Concha Y Toro , this famous California icon is enjoying a new lease of life and investment and it<br />
shows in the wines. Look out for the fresh new packaging and the new varietals we’ve added to this great selection.<br />
White<br />
32176 Chardonnay 50<br />
32196 Sauvignon Blanc 50<br />
13473 Pinot Grigio 50<br />
Rosé<br />
13474 White Zinfandel 50<br />
Red<br />
32216 Cabernet Sauvignon 53<br />
36256 Merlot 53<br />
32236 Zinfandel 53<br />
13475 Shiraz 53<br />
BONTERRA<br />
Mendocino, California<br />
www.bonterra.<strong>com</strong><br />
Located on 378 acres of rolling hills in Mendocino County, California, Bonterra has been a pioneer in organic grape growing since<br />
1987. This is 100% certified organic farming using no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides = Pure Fruit Flavors. Vineyard management<br />
employs cover crops, wildlife including, good bugs, chickens, sheep coops, and birds to keep the vines healthy and natural. How<br />
can it not be good for you?<br />
White<br />
68876 Chardonnay (organic) 79<br />
13476 Sauvignon Blanc (organic) 79<br />
Red<br />
13477 Pinot Noir (organic) 79<br />
13478 Merlot (organic) 79<br />
ESSER<br />
Monterey, California<br />
www.esservineyards.<strong>com</strong><br />
The wines from Manfred Esser are produced by a co-operative with some great vineyards. The wines are big, however not too<br />
heavy. The wine maker at Esser is Paul Moser who has continuously received high praise from Robert Parker. The wine critic sees<br />
him as a “breath of fresh air” in the California wine market<br />
White<br />
9770 Chardonnay 54<br />
Red<br />
9769 Cabernet Sauvignon 60<br />
9771 Merlot 60<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
USA<br />
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MARIMAR TORRES ESTATE<br />
Russian River Valley, California<br />
www.marimarestate.<strong>com</strong><br />
Marimar Torres, the sister of Miguel Torres, head of the Torres wine dynasty, came to live in California in 1975. After two years of<br />
searching, she acquired prime land in the Russian River Valley and began planting the vineyard in 1986. She later planted vineyards<br />
in the Sonoma Coast appellation. All vineyards are planted in a high-density European style and are certified organic and<br />
biodynamic.<br />
White<br />
11772 Don Miguel Vineyard Chardonnay 180<br />
Red<br />
11773 Don Miguel Vineyard Pinot Noir 220<br />
STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS<br />
Stag’s Leap District, Napa Valley, California<br />
www.cask23.<strong>com</strong><br />
Founded by Warren Winiarski and his family in 1970. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is best known for their estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignons.<br />
Over the years, these wines have be<strong>com</strong>e some of the most highly regarded and collected wines worldwide. They are<br />
fashioned to express classic elegance, structure, and ageability, and to reflect the place in which they are grown.<br />
White<br />
E027305 Napa Sauvignon Blanc 119<br />
E026805 Napa Chardonnay 149<br />
Red<br />
E026904 Napa Merlot 210<br />
E0271 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 250<br />
E0270 Fay Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 385<br />
ERATH<br />
Oregon<br />
www.erath.<strong>com</strong><br />
As one of Oregon’s wine pioneers, Dick Erath had always been as tenacious in his approach to Pinot as the Pinot grape is stubborn.<br />
The engineer-turned-viticulturist was first inspired to pursue winemaking in 1965 after an early garage experiment. After<br />
<strong>com</strong>pleting coursework at UC-Davis in 1968, Erath relocated his family from California to the untamed red hills of Dundee. In 1976,<br />
Erath broke ground on the first winery in the Dundee Hills. Early successes, including the 1982 Pinot Noir vintage, inspired leading<br />
winemakers to move to Oregon to forge their own path in this special place. Today Erath is owned by Chateau Ste Michelle Wine<br />
Estates and continues to craft classic Oregon Pinot - light, delicate and fruit-forward.<br />
Red<br />
10320 Pinot Noir 105<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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E&J GALLO WINERY<br />
California<br />
www.gallo.<strong>com</strong><br />
Over 75 years ago Ernest and Julio Gallo began making wine in California and today their children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren<br />
work in the winery. They show that quality at entry level is possible by producing easy to drink fruit forward wines.<br />
White<br />
81896 Gallo Family Vineyards Chardonnay 41<br />
Rosé<br />
103356 Gallo Family Vineyards White Grenache 39<br />
81926 Gallo Family Vineyards White Zinfandel 39<br />
Red<br />
81906 Gallo Family Merlot 39<br />
81886 Gallo Family Cabernet Sauvignon 39<br />
81966 Turning Leaf Cabernet Sauvignon 49<br />
81986 Turning Leaf Zinfandel 49<br />
RIESLING RULES<br />
Washington State<br />
www.rieslingrules.<strong>com</strong><br />
These guys are serious when it <strong>com</strong>es to taking care of the environment. They are the first (and only) winery in Washington State to<br />
be Demeter and bio-dynamic certified. That’s all great, luckily they also make great Riesling! The wine pairs great with spicy foods<br />
and does well on it’s own as a refreshing sundowner.<br />
White<br />
9907 Pacific Rim Riesling 61<br />
CONN CREEK<br />
Napa Valley, California<br />
www.conncreek.<strong>com</strong><br />
Rutherford District is home to the best wineries in Napa and Conn Creek is one of them. Nearly forty years after its founding, Conn<br />
Creek is still focused on what Napa Valley does best: Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varietals.<br />
Red<br />
10321 Cabernet Sauvignon 130<br />
SAINTSBURY<br />
Carneros, California<br />
www.saintsbury.<strong>com</strong><br />
At Saintsbury they show that good Chardonnay and Pinot Noir not only <strong>com</strong>es from Burgundy. Founded by burgundy-lovers David<br />
Graves and Richard Ward in 1981, Saintsbury focused on Pinot Noir from the start and quickly made a name for itself and for the<br />
Carneros region. They produce great fruit forward wines. Both the Chardonnay and the Pinot Noir spend some time in oak adding<br />
body and <strong>com</strong>plexity.<br />
White<br />
E0210 Chardonnay Unfiltered 119<br />
Red<br />
E0211 Garnet Pinot Noir 115<br />
E0212 Pinot Noir 165<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
USA<br />
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FROG’S LEAP<br />
Napa Valley, California<br />
www.frogsleap.<strong>com</strong><br />
Since 1988 Frog’s Leap has been producing wine in an organic way and dry-farmed (no irrigation). Ten years later they became<br />
100% bio dynamic. All the wines are made with as little interference as possible; also the use of oak is kept to a minimum to let the<br />
fruit speak. As their motto says , “Time’s fun when you’re having flies!”<br />
White<br />
E0205 Napa Sauvignon Blanc 119<br />
Red<br />
E0206 Napa Zinfandel 158<br />
E0208 Rutherford 419<br />
DUCKHORN<br />
St Helena, California<br />
www.duckhorn.<strong>com</strong><br />
The estate was founded in 1976 making wines with the Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, after six years they<br />
added Sauvignon Blanc to the range. They understand that quality starts in the vineyard and produce wines that reflect the terroir<br />
of Napa. It did not hurt that when Merlot took off in the 1990s, Duckhorn was already making one of the very best.<br />
White<br />
10197 Sauvignon Blanc 137<br />
Red<br />
10199 Merlot 285<br />
10198 Cabernet Sauvignon 315<br />
Please note there are many other top US wineries in our fine wine selection such as<br />
Opus One, Ridge, Grgich Hills, Dominus Estate, Heitz Cellars, Harlan Estate, Bond Estate.<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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PELLER ESTATES - Canada<br />
Niagara<br />
www.peller.<strong>com</strong><br />
As Peller Estates has been successful with introducing wines and being part of the increasing wine movement in Canada, the Peller<br />
family keeps setting goals to higher levels and the aspire to produce wines that rank amongst the best in the world. It is from<br />
signature products like their Riesling Icewine, but also Icewines from other varieties that are as good as those produced anywhere<br />
around the world.<br />
11445 <strong>Sparkling</strong> Icewine 125<br />
11442 Vidal Icewine 37.5cl 195<br />
11441 Vidal Oak Aged Icewine 37.5cl 210<br />
11443 Riesling Icewine 37.5cl 240<br />
11440 Cabernet Franc Icewine 37.5cl 275<br />
OTHER DESSERT WINES<br />
DESSERT<br />
& FORTIFIED<br />
WINES<br />
13250 Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo “Late Harvest Picking” Chile 37.5cl 35<br />
10658 Nederburg The Winemasters Reserve Noble Late Harvest South Africa 37.5cl 49<br />
19626 Torres Floralis, Moscatel Spain 50cl 49<br />
10423 Stella Bella Pink Moscato Australia 37.5cl 66<br />
13131 Disznoko Tokaji “Late Harvest” Furmint Hungary 50cl 75<br />
13415 Château Le Juge Château Le Juge, Sauternes France 37.5cl 75<br />
E011198-6 Michel Chapoutier Banyuls, Terra Vinyas France 37.5cl 79<br />
6951 Paul Jaboulet Ainé Muscat de Beaumes de Venise Vin Doux Naturel France 37.5cl 87<br />
6909 Château Armajan des Ormes Château Armajan des Ormes, Sauternes France 37.5cl 92<br />
E040303-6 Cazes Muscat de Rivesaltes France 110<br />
9863 de Bortoli Noble One, Botrytis Semillon Australia 37.5cl 129<br />
12338 Turkey Flat Pedro Ximenes (PX) Australia 37.5cl 135<br />
E035000 Oremus Tokaji Aszu 3 Puttonyos Hungary 50cl 160<br />
8068 Château de Fesles Bonnezeaux France 37.5cl 177<br />
13373 Barone Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Vin Santo Italy 50cl 185<br />
105936 Isabel Estate Noble Sauvage New Zealand 37.5cl 185<br />
105936 Ken Forrester T Noble Late Harvest South Africa 37.5cl 189<br />
9560 Château Armajan des Ormes Château Armajan des Ormes, Sauternes France 199<br />
1313301 Disznoko Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos 2001 Hungary 50cl 210<br />
102936 Château Suduiraut, Premier Cru Classé Château Suduiraut, Premier Cru Classe, Sauternes France 37.5cl 220<br />
1313295 Disznoko Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos 1995 Hungary 50cl 240<br />
1313499 Disznoko Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos 1999 Hungary 50cl 385<br />
10618 Weingut Schloss Johannisberg Rosalack Auslese Rheingau 37.5cl 410<br />
8774 Domaine Trimbach Gewürztraminer Séléction de Grains Nobles Alsace 745<br />
E017203 Schloss Vollrads Riesling Beerenauslese Rheingau 37.5cl 800<br />
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PORT<br />
There are two distinct categories of Port; ruby and tawny. Ruby refers to the fruity style of port, aged for a relatively short time in<br />
larger oak vats and bottled while there is still lots of dark fruit. Tawny ports are aged for much longer, typically in 600 litre barrels<br />
known as pipes, and develop a <strong>com</strong>plex cedary, nutty, more raisiny character, with a lighter, orange-brown colour. Of the ruby<br />
styles, the best-quality wines are the vintage ports, made only in the best years, and bottled after just two years. Late Bottled vintage<br />
(LBV) ports were first introduced in the 1960s and offer some of the qualities of vintage port at much lower prices. These are<br />
bottle after years in wood and do not require decanting.<br />
GRAHAM’S<br />
www.grahams-port.<strong>com</strong><br />
In over two hundred years of production only 2 families have made Graham’s Port. Considered one of the finest Ports available,<br />
Graham’s Port offer consistency and quality unrivalled by any other house. Their wine are concentrated and powerful with fine<br />
integrated alcohol. The Vintage can esily last 50 years if cellared correct, the Late Bottled Vintage on the other hand is a wine to be<br />
drunk young and does not benefit from extended ageing. Both are classic.<br />
12991 Six Grapes Reserve 82<br />
1299206 Late Bottled Vintage 99<br />
12993 10 Year Old Tawny 269<br />
1299400 Vintage 2000 460<br />
COCKBURN’S<br />
www.cockburns.<strong>com</strong><br />
The Cockburn house produces a full roster of <strong>com</strong>mercial ports which take their place alongside the impressive LBV and Vintage<br />
ports they produce. Cockburn’s LBV works well with blue cheese, strong Portuguese cheese (try St Jorge or Serpa) or savoury dishes<br />
with a cheese <strong>com</strong>ponent. It also <strong>com</strong>plements nuts, dark chocolate dishes, good pâté or jamón. Serve at cool room temperature<br />
or if preferred very slightly chilled<br />
04706 Special Reserve Port 75<br />
04686 Fine Ruby Port 77<br />
04736 Old Tawny Port 77<br />
04666 Late Bottled Vintage Port 99<br />
WARRE’S<br />
www.warre.<strong>com</strong><br />
Warre’s has been leading the Port trade since it was established as the first British Port House in 1670. A pioneer of a great tradition<br />
with over 300 years of history, Warre’s legacy is built on the superb quality of Warre’s Vintage Ports and on an unwavering co<strong>mmi</strong>tment<br />
to quality and successful innovation. These characteristics are reflected in wines like Warre’s Warrior, the oldest mark of<br />
Port in the world now with a radically redesigned new look, and Warre’s Otima, an award-winning Tawny Port in chic, ultra-modern<br />
packaging.<br />
E0259 Heritage Ruby 82<br />
E0260 Warrior 99<br />
E0261 Otima 20 Year Old Tawny 269<br />
E026385 Warres Vintage 1985 460<br />
QUINTA DO NOVAL<br />
www.quintadonoval.<strong>com</strong><br />
The Quinta, which is principally situated in the valley of the small Pinhao river, a tributary of the Douro, has approximately 145<br />
hectares of vines, ranging in altitude from 100 metres, at the level of the Pinhao river, to 350 metres at the su<strong>mmi</strong>t of the valley.<br />
87616 Late Bottled Vintage Port 119<br />
87606 10 year old Tawny Port 179<br />
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SHERRY<br />
0482 Williams & Humbert Dry Sack 63<br />
5988 Harveys Harveys Club Classic Amontillado 1L 68<br />
0460 Harveys Harveys Bristol Cream 71<br />
0487 Gonzales Byass Tio Pepe Fino 79<br />
MADEIRA<br />
E0422 Cossart Gordon Bual 5 Years Old 89<br />
E0421 Cossart Gordon Sercial 5 Years Old 105<br />
GRAPPA<br />
9573 Alexander Grappa 70cl 99<br />
9575 Alexander Grappa di Cabernet 70cl 99<br />
9578 Alexander Grappa di Moscato 70cl 119<br />
9577 Alexander Grappa di Brunello di Montalcino 70cl 165<br />
69086 Grappa di Tignanello, Antinori 50cl 190<br />
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CASK WINES<br />
The quality of cask wines has dramatically increased in the last few years with supplier now sourcing grapes specifically for cask<br />
wine rather than using inferior grapes that were often surplus to requirements. Australian and South African wines lead the category<br />
as the guaranteed weather of these countries provides the consistency that producers and consumer are looking for.<br />
DROSTDY HOF - SOUTH AFRICA<br />
www.drostdywines.co.za<br />
Drostdy Hof’s remarkable harmony and elegance emulate the stately De Oude Drostdy Manor and the charming town of Tulbagh<br />
- the home of Drostdy Hof and a timeless monument to the fine tradition of Cape winemaking.<br />
White<br />
10434 Drostdy-Hof Grand Cru 5L 99<br />
Red<br />
10433 Drostdy-Hof Claret 5L 99<br />
TWO OCEANS - SOUTH AFRICA<br />
www.twooceanswines.co.za<br />
Two Oceans grapes are sourced from prime vineyards across the Western Cape, where grape varietal is ideally matched with location<br />
to yield healthy fruit bri<strong>mmi</strong>ng with vibrant, juicy fruity intensity.<br />
White<br />
10440 Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc 3L 79<br />
Red<br />
10439 Two Oceans Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot 3L 79<br />
10441 Two Oceans Shiraz 3L 79<br />
WINEWAYS - SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Wineways are specialist in cask wine that offers exceptional value for money. The Mountain Shadows 3L casks offer a varietal taste<br />
of South African whilst the Raindance wines are blendeds.<br />
White<br />
11058 Mountain Shadows Chenin Blanc 3L 59<br />
9685 Raindance Dry White 5L 89<br />
Red<br />
11061 Mountain Shadows Merlot 3L 59<br />
9686 Raindance Dry Red 5L 89<br />
DAYBREAK ESTATE - AUSTRALIA<br />
www.littorewines.<strong>com</strong>.au<br />
If you really want to surprise your friends and to convince them that cask wine doesn’t have to be a <strong>com</strong>promise in quality then this<br />
is the one to do it. Blending from premium grapes from a a variety of regions in Australia, these casks offer a unique <strong>com</strong>bination<br />
of quality and value.<br />
White<br />
12862 Daybreak Estate Fresh Dry White 5L 110<br />
Red<br />
12861 Daybreak Estate Dry Red 5L 110<br />
Prices are subject to municipality tax<br />
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