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DISCOVER OUR LATEST • SATURDAY, JANUARY <strong>22</strong>, 2011<br />
AUSTRALIA – RED WINE CONT’D<br />
WESTEND ESTATE COOL CLIMATE<br />
SERIES PINOT NOIR 2009<br />
Tumbarumba, New South Wales<br />
TASTING NOTE: ... The 2009 ‘Cool Climate’ Pinot<br />
is sourced from Tumbarumba and is light- to<br />
medium-bodied, has rich, intense and persistent<br />
redcurrant and black cherry flavours, silky smooth<br />
viscosity and ripe, fine-grained tannins. I have a<br />
slight question mark over the tannins but that didn’t<br />
stop me quietly sipping the wine ... Bloody good.<br />
(Peter Forrestal, www.quaff.com.au, Sept. 7, 2010)<br />
203141 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2<br />
NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE<br />
BLIND RIVER SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009<br />
Marlborough, South Island<br />
Gold Medal, 2010 Sydney International Wine<br />
Competition. Wines in this competition must also<br />
show successfully with a dish, in this case Goat<br />
Cheese Roulade (www.top100wines.com).<br />
TASTING NOTE: Cut grass and tropical aromas<br />
succumb to passion fruit and guava flavours<br />
that have good weight and intensity. They are<br />
perfectly in balance with the citrus zest acidity<br />
and that makes this a bold, vibrant and distinctive<br />
sauvignon. Enjoy. Top Tip. Score: HHHHJ<br />
(www.tizwine.com, 2010)<br />
141499 (D) 750 mL $19.95 1<br />
RAPAURA SPRINGS RED GATE<br />
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009<br />
Marlborough, South Island<br />
TASTING NOTE: One of the great things about<br />
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is that is it just so<br />
immediately identifiable – one sniff and you’re in<br />
Marlborough country. Luscious notes of gooseberry,<br />
tropical fruit, nettles, grasses and that distinct<br />
vegetal quality of asparagus. Dry, with an intensely<br />
zippy acidity. This is a great value. Pair with grilled<br />
or seared scallops. (VINTAGES panel, Jan. 2010)<br />
142919 (D) 750 mL $14.95 1<br />
40 VINTAGES SATURDAY, JANUARY <strong>22</strong>, 2011<br />
SOUTH AFRICA – WHITE WINE<br />
LEOPARD’S LEAP<br />
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009<br />
WO Western Cape<br />
This fresh and zippy South African Savvy is<br />
a great palate refresher, or enjoy it with grilled<br />
prawns with a moderately spicy sauce.<br />
TASTING NOTE: Crunchy summer fruits &<br />
lemongrass nuance in ‘09; elegant & crisply dry.<br />
Score: HHHKK (Christine Rudman, John<br />
Platter South African Wines, 2010)<br />
203356 (D) 750 mL $12.95 1<br />
SOUTH AFRICA – RED WINE<br />
HAWEQUAS CABERNET/<br />
MERLOT/SHIRAZ 2005<br />
WO Paarl<br />
(Mont du Toit Kelder)<br />
Members of the du Toit family planted the first vines<br />
in the Wellington area, and have been farming<br />
grapes there for more than 300 years. The winery is<br />
situated at the foot of the Hawequa Mountain,<br />
and the labels of du Toit’s various lines reflect the<br />
rich history and geography of the region. The<br />
2006 Hawequas is a flavourful blend that will pair<br />
well with meat pastas.<br />
205237 (D) 750 mL $13.95 2<br />
THE WINERY OF GOOD HOPE<br />
CABERNET SAUVIGNON/MERLOT 2009<br />
WO Stellenbosch<br />
Wines from the Cape of Good Hope excel at<br />
expressing Old World-style structure and New<br />
World fruit. This 60/40 Cab/Merlot blend brings<br />
a wonderful complexity and elegance to the table.<br />
Ripe dark fruits, cedar notes, and a touch of<br />
minerality. Wonderful structure and balance<br />
throughout, with the tannins and fruit operating<br />
in perfect harmony. Ideal for grilled steak and<br />
mushrooms.<br />
008748 (D) 750 mL $11.95 2
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