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CRU SELECT	6 Week White Wines
Australian Chardonnay	Clean, crisp and rich in varietal character, fruit flavours abound. It’s golden-hued and slightly tart while flavours of vanilla, cloves and butterscotch tantalize the palate.
Australian Semillon Sauvignon Blanc	This full-bodied white wine of remarkable intensity combines the refreshing citrus lift of Semillon with vibrant tropical fruit flavours of pineapple and grapefruit from the Sauvignon Blanc. Well structured and fruit focused, this straw colored wine offers a persistent finish.
German Gewurztraminer	This wine delivers delicious aromas of roses, lychees and tropical fruits, as well as the infamous spicy notes characteristic of Gewurztraminer. Our proprietary Süss-Reserve Pack™, along with added elderflowers, brings out intense fruity characteristics and inviting spicy tones which complete the experience. Delicately bitter, this medium-bodied wine is elegantly light and refreshing on the palate.
Italian Pinot Grigio	Clean, crisp and rich in varietal character, fruit flavours abound. It’s golden-hued and slightly tart while flavours of vanilla, cloves and butterscotch tantalize the palate.
Italian Trebbiano di Soave	Traditionally made from the garganega and trebbiano grapes, this Italian white displays a crisp, flinty and persistently fruity nose. Delicately bitter, this medium-bodied wine is elegantly light and refreshing on the palate.
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc	Crisp, light, with intense flavours of grapefruit peel and freshly cut grass and an accent of light oak on the finish. The wine presents soft hues, with a slight tinge of green.
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Golden Heights Australian CHARDONNAY	Our Australian Chardonnay is fermented on a combination of heavy toasted Hungarian oak shavings and lightly toasted American oak chips, this supple, elegant wine boasts rich aromas of honey and tropical fruits while apples, melon and toasted oak notes tantalise the palate. Oak 3 Body 3 Sweetness 0
Rheingau German RIESLING	Our Riesling with a Suss Reserve pack finishes a touch off-dry which heightens a fruit packed nose revealing a palate of pineapples, peaches and honeydew melons. Straw coloured, this medium full-bodied white wine is balanced by a mild streak of acidity leaving a lasting impression of tropical fruits and floral tones. Oak 0 Body 2-3 Sweetness 0-1
Waihopai Valley Marlborough New Zealand SAUVIGNON BLANC	Waihopai Valley Marlborough is the Sauvignon Blanc capital of the world. Sourced from this prestigious viticultural region, comes this popular full bodied white wine of intricate complexity. It displays tantalizing aromas of tropical fruits and honey against a backdrop of bold citrus notes and a touch of minerality. Oak 0 Body 4 Sweetness 0
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Yakima Valley CHARDONNAY	We have been using Yakima Chardonnay for several years to add top note flavour or complexity to several of our wines. It finally gets a starring role in this new Chardonnay which is designed to reflect today’s style of Chardonnay. It has fruit-centered aromas and flavours of citrus, green apple and pear held together with balanced,juicy acidity. The Acacia wood adds gentle tannins, honey and flower notes while adding structure to frame the pleasant fruit. This is a brisk, medium weight Chardonnay typical of the Yakima style. The more refined style will make for a broader range of synergistic food pairing possibilities. We think that this wine may make you change your mind about Chardonnay, if you have tired of the brawny, over-oaked wines which have become so common-place. Serve lightly chilled with a wide variety of foods including fowl, pork and sea foods.Ideal with Chinese and Thai dishes.
GRÜNER VELTLINER	From Austria, the “GRU-V” has been grown since before the Romans conquered the land and is still Austria’s most widely planted grape. Like Chardonnay, it is a full-bodied, fruit- driven wine with a big creamy texture, but Gru-V is never heavily oaked and has an enticing spiciness that makes it perhaps the most versatile food wine in the world. It even pairs well with the likes of artichokes and Asparagus – foods that generally destroy lesser wines. The wine has a green – yellow hue. Complex aromatics are reminiscent of apple, pear, grapefruit, honeydew, honeysuckle, banana, and peach.The flavours echo the melon, apple, citrus and peach aromas. The medium-bodied wine shows just a hint of sweetness to balance the natural acidity. The finish lingers pleasantly. Spicy Asian dishes would be a good pairing to discover the wine’s ability to enhance diverse dishes. Best enjoyed after a couple months of bottle aging and within a year. Don’t over-chill.
Yakima Valley PINOT GRIS	From Lazy Lizard Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Washington comes this rich white which displays aromatic notes of green apple and lemon against a floral and honeyed background. Our natural Flavour Reserve creates a rich mouth-feel with tangy fruit acid balancing the hint of sweetness. Floral and mineral notes persist in the lingering finish. The wine’s full character and charm become most apparent after several months of bottle aging. Should show well for up to 18 months. A good choice for foods rich in butter and oil, garlic and lively spices. Consider for shrimp, crab and fish dishes; rich pastas; cannelloni with ricotta, chicken and most Chinese and Thai dishes. Serve lightly chilled.
Yakima Valley VIOGNER	From the Yakima Ridge Vineyard in Washington comes this multiple medal winner. An amazing,full-bodied,aromatic wine with a creamy mouth-feel. Unbelievable aromas and flavours of apricot, mango, pineapple, guava, kiwi, tangerine, orange blossom and spiced pear absolutely dazzle the senses. Our Flavour Reserve balances the grape’s edge and creates a full, off-dry, lingering finish. On its own, 1 glass will almost exhaust your palate. Pair it with spicy, Asian foods and discover magic! It is amazing with Thai curry. Drink young and not over-chilled.