Winemaster's Selection February 2009 - Red - The Wine Society

normal price $18. 99 per bottleRe-order nowfor 15% off!SAVE $34 . 20per dozenre-order price$16 .14exclusivePenfolds Bin 2 Shiraz Mourvèdre 2006“Originally released as Shiraz Mataro (an alternative name for Mourvèdre)and inspired by the legendary Max Schubert, the grapes for Bin 2 are sourcedfrom a number of warmer South Australian vineyards. Max wanted to producea style different to the Barossa and Mclaren Vale heavily oaked blockbusters,so this easy drinking medium bodied style was produced to complement thegrowing Penfold’s bin range. ”Lance Hogan, Tasting PanellistRegion: South Australia.Colour: Dark ruby red.Bouquet: Dark berry fruits, with hints of liquorice and olives.Palate: Dark fruit flavours sit alongside fennel and backgroundnutty flavours from the well used oak. The Finish showssome firm, gritty type tannins. The length of flavour isexcellent.Cellar: Drinking beautifully now.Food match: Souvlaki beef skewers with capsicum salsa.From the2To secure a Penfold’s exclusive is a massive deal for any51 4 3Buying Team: retailer. So we are very proud to be able to offer you this wine.1 2 3 4 5Code 182101 2 3 4 51M3 4 5To re-order phone 1300 723 723LIGHTLIGHTMIDIDM2IDFULLFULL

normal price $15. 99 per bottleRe-order nowfor 15% off!SAVE $28 . 80per dozenre-order price$13 .59RRP$21.99Cumulus Climbing Merlot 2006Orange is one of Australia’s highest and coolest wine regions, rising to 600metres above sea level. The name Climbing is an active reference to Cumulus’shigh altitude vineyard and thier continual quest for greater achievement.Region: Orange, New South Wales.Colour: Medium red colour.Bouquet: Bright berry fruits integrated with light cigar box.Palate: Intense fruit flavours characterised by the cool climate, lowyields and maturity of the vineyard. Leafiness and dark berryfruits dominate with oak adding palate weight and firmtannin.Cellar: Up to 2010.Food match: Beef Bourgenon.From the 100% estate grown fruit and cool climate conditions makeBuying Team: this wine a superb indication of what Orange can produce as1 2 3 4 5a region.1Code 202442 3 4 5SCREW CAPScrew Cap1 2 3 4 5LIGHT1LIGHTMIDM2IDIDM34FULLFULL5

normal price $14 .99 per bottleRe-order nowfor 15% off!SAVE $27 .. 00per dozenre-order price$12 .74RRP$25.99Chalice Bridge Shiraz 2006Chalice Bridge is located in the world renowned wine region of MargaretRiver. Chalice Bridge has established its 122 hectares of vines in an area knownas Rosa Glen, which is approximately 16kms south-east of the Margaret Rivertownship. The Chalice Bridge name comes from the bridge over the UpperChapman Brook, which runs through the middle of the vineyard. The actualname of this bridge is ‘Challis Bridge’, but was changed to the ‘Chalice’ spellingto incorporate the drinking vessel.Region: Margaret River, Western Australia.Colour: Vibrant deep crimson in colour.Bouquet: Aromas of earthy and herbaceous dark fruits.Palate: Dark berry fruit, with underlying cedar and masses of whitepepper. Good cool climate style with a long intense finish.Cellar: Drinking beautifully now and up to 2014.Food match: Flame grilled steak with wholegrain mustard.From the2This wine received four and a half stars and equal top in its51 4 3Buying Team: category from Winestate Magazine. 4.5 Stars.1 2 3 4 5Code 19871SCREW CAPScrew Cap1 2 3 4 5To re-order phone 1300 723 7231M3 4 5LIGHTLIGHTMIDIDM2IDFULLFULL

normal price $15. 99 per bottleRe-order nowfor 15% off!SAVE $28 . 80per dozenre-order price$13 .59RRP$19.99Blue Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon 2005The Victorian Pyrenees region is renowned for producing Cabernet Sauvignondisplaying complexity, concentration and definitive regional character. Especiallyin years like the cool 2004 - 2005 growing season which provided ideal rainsand a warm dry ripening Autumn. Produced from selected parcels of grapessourced from our estate vineyard, the Blue Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon2005 was fermented in both two-tonne open fermenters and 15-tonne staticfermenters. Subsequently, it was matured for 18 months in new, one and twoyear-oldFrench oak barriques.Region: Pyrenees, Victoria.Colour: Bright ruby red.Bouquet: Fragrant red berry fruit, mint and classy French oak aromas.Palate: Dark berries complemented by forest flavours of eucalypt,mint leaves earth and cedary oak. Full bodied with classicalCabernet Sauvignon structure with an abundance of finegrain tannins. These all contribute to an elegant, persistentfinish characterised by lingering chocolate flavours.Cellar: Drinking beautifully now up to 2012.Food match: Irish Stew.From the Blue Pyrenees make a style of wine that is more refined thanBuying Team: the big South Australian reds due to the cooler climate. With1 2 3 4 5a little bottle age this wine is drinking superbly.1 2 3 4 5Code 19159SCREW CAPScrew Cap1 2 3 4 5

normal price $16. .99 per bottleRe-order nowfor 15% off!SAVE 30 . 60per dozenre-order price$14 .44RRP$19.99Fox Creek Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 2007Old vine Shiraz batches matured in 2-year-old French and American oak wereselected for their spice, character and sweet tannin profiles. The Grenache andMourvèdre were matured in large new and 1-year-old French and Americanoak puncheons. The composition of the wine is Shiraz 51%, Grenache 40% andMourvèdre 9%.Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia.Colour: Bright vibrant cherry and plum colour.Bouquet: Lifted fragrant spicy aromas of cherry and strawberry withspice, cloves and cardamon from maturation in oakpuncheons.Palate: Generous sweet berry fruits lead into a spicy palate ofblueberry and cherry with a smooth tannin structuredrawing out the finish.Cellar: Drinking beautifully now up to 2011.Food match: Moussaka.From the This is a great twist on a traditional blend. Usually theBuying Team: Grenache is the dominant grape variety when blended withShiraz and Mourvèdre, but Fox Creek have added some1 2 3 4 5extra palate weight by allowing the Shiraz to dominate.1 2 3 4 5Code 19928SCREW CAPScrew Cap1 2 3 4 5To re-order phone 1300 723 7231M3 4 5LIGHTLIGHTMIDIDM2IDFULLFULL

normal price $15. 99 per bottleRe-order nowfor 15% off!SAVE $28 . 80per dozenre-order price$13 .59exclusiveBrown Brothers Reserve Release Petit Verdot 2006Brown Brothers was founded in 1889 by John Francis Brown and continues tobe owned and operated by his descendants on the original property. BrownBrothers make wine from a wide range of grape varieties in a range of stylesand have made a name for themselves successfully pioneering alternative grapevarieties.Region: Heathcote, Victoria.Colour: Inky black.Bouquet: Intense dark berry fruits.Palate: The palate follows through with similar fruit flavours, butwith additional liquorish and violet undertones.Cellar: Drinking beautifully now and up to 2014.Food match: Aged cheese.From the Petit Verdot is a great alternative choice for those who like51 3 4 2Buying Team: their reds big and full bodied.1 2 3 4 5Code 20214SCREW CAPScrew Cap1 2 3 4 5LIGHT1LIGHTMIDM2IDID4M3FULLFULL5

To re-order yourfavourites phone1300 723 723Balmain Bug Linguini with Tomatoes and Chilli3 tablespoons olive oil100g raw Balmain bug meat, cut into 2cm cubes½ small red chilli, cut into thin strips12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half1 clove garlic, crushed50g baby spinach leaves, washed and dried200g cooked linguini2 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons continental parsley leaves, roughly chopped2 tablespoons basil leaves, roughly chopped2 teaspoon chilli oil, to taste½ lemon, juicedshaved Parmesan to serveHeat the olive oil in a large fryingpan on a medium/high heat.Add the bug meat, chilli, cherrytomatoes and garlic. Fry for2-3 minutes till fragrant. Addthe spinach leaves and fry for1 minute to wilt. Stir throughthe linguini and olive oil.Cook for 2-3 minutes till thepasta is warm. Toss cookedpasta with the herbs andseason with salt and pepper.Finish with lemon juice and chilli andserve warm.Serves 2Recipe by Silvana Parisi, The Light Brigade Hotel Dining Room. Sign upto the FoodinFocus enewsletter at www.foodinfocus.com.au for otherdelicious ideas and recipes.All wines offered are covered by The Wine Society’s Guarantee of Quality. We guarantee that if aftertasting a bottle or two you are dissatisfied for any reason, we will collect the remainder of those winesand refund the value of your wine purchase. The Wine Society supports the responsible service ofalcohol. Liquor Act 2007 - It is an offence to sell or supply to or to obtain liquor on behalf of a personunder the age of 18 years. Savings based on normal sell price. Freight cost not included, please visitwww.winesociety.com.au for freight prices or ask your wine adviser when you order. Lic. No. 352833.Prices valid until 31 May 2009 or while stocks last.