Black Label - Glengarry

Rediscover the wines of the lucky country with our pick of the best and most exciting Aussies on offerClaret-style wines, wherever they are made, are blends of differentBordeaux varieties; think Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The reason theywork so well together is that each variety complements the other and addssomething of its character to the finished wine.What is not so common is the blending of red and white varieties, but thishas been a longstanding custom in the Côte-Rôtie of the northern Rhône,where they have been co-fermenting two native varieties, red Syrah andwhite Viognier, for centuries. The blend works so well that New Worldwinemakers have adopted the practice.In warm climates, Syrah, otherwise known as Shiraz, can get a little overripeand sometimes lack fragrance. Viognier, on the other hand, retains itsaromatic profile. By co-fermenting the two varieties, the finished wine willacquire a floral note and result in a richer, rounder palate.In cooler climates, Syrah can come out a little tougher and more tannic;the Viognier adds fruit sweetness and tempers the tannin to deliver a softer,more approachable wine that can be enjoyed earlier.In the Rhône and elsewhere only a small portion of Viognier is used inthe ferments, but its influence accentuates the spice of the Syrah, and addsstonefruit nuances, juiciness and weight on the palate.SticksYarra Valley Shiraz Viognier 2007was $18.00 now$15.00 12490CASE OF 12 ONLY $14.00 A BOTTLESticks is a relatively new Victorian winery namedafter its founding winemaker, Rob ‘Sticks’ Dolan. Thisis a blend of 95% Shiraz and 5% Viognier; the wineswere separately fermented, the Shiraz in oak and theViognier in stainless steel. It is a vibrant, purple-huedwine with an appetizing nose of wild berries, pepperynuances and underlying coffee notes. Warm and lively,it is laden with ripe fruit flavours embellished by spice,a mellow seductive presence and a superb, lingeringfinish. Drinking well now, but will continue to develop.Exceptional value.BarlettaAlliance McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006was $26.90 now$22.00 20364CASE OF 12 ONLY $21.50 A BOTTLEBarletta’s winemaker, Andrew Braithwaite, possessesthe knack of getting the best out of McLaren ValeShiraz. This is harvested off Mark Wood’s Old EstateVineyard. Following the fermentation, it was maturedin a combination of new and mainly seasoned Frenchand American oak barriques for twenty months. It isa big wine with tiers of black cherry, plum, and cedar.As well as the delicious ripe fruit flavours, spice andintegrated oak, the wine exhibits the advantages thatsmart winemaking has brought to the structure andtexture.RollingCabernet Merlot 2006was $18.50 now$15.00 20003CASE OF 12 ONLY $14.00 A BOTTLEA grand New South Wales wine full of panache andflavour. It is a blend of 80% Cabernet and 20% Merlot,fermented separately, blended and matured in oak.The berry flavours on the fore-palate develop throughthe middle to show the plummy influence of the Merlot.It is a rich, silkily textured wine with hints of chocolatethat embellish the fruit.Geoff Merrill Wickham ParkMcLaren Vale Sangiovese 2004was $29.00 now$24.00 20510was $26.90 now$21.00 22082CASE OF 12 ONLY $20.50 A BOTTLENew Arrival from Geoff MerrillUnlike French varieties, the Italian Sangiovese grape has not beengenerally accepted outside its native land until recently. The WickhamPark vineyard in McLaren Vale established Sangiovese a decade ago,and this 2004 is from their first harvest. It is an aromatic wine withwafts of cherry, spice and violet on the nose. The flavours reflect thebouquet, and are held in focus by a slightly brawny texture.Cape MentelleTrinders Cabernet Merlot 2006CASE OF 12 ONLY $23.50 A BOTTLESourced from the Margaret RiverA winner of trophies, awards and accolades, CapeMentelle’s Cabernet has continued to evolve since theearly 1980’s. Today, the aim is to emphasise classicvarietal characters and reflect regional uniqueness.This wine from the Trinders vineyard is an opulentlystyled red with rich black currant, mocha and herbaromas. It has concentrated fruit flavours, and hints oftobacco and liquorice coiled around a firm backbone.Chapel Hill The AbbotMcLaren Vale Bush Vine Grenache 2006was $37.90 now$25.00 22143CASE OF 12 ONLY $24.50 A BOTTLEThe Abbot was produced from hand harvested, 80-year-old bushvines; the yields might be small, but the quality and concentration offlavours is remarkable. There are layers of aromatic expressions ofblackcurrant, cherry, leather, herb and spicy oak. The ripe fruit, oakand winemaking components are seamlessly combined, and neatlywound around a core of graceful tannin. Velvet in texture, it has adeliciously long, flavoursome finish.11