Orin Swift Blank Stare 2022
The 2022 Blank Stare pours a bright pale gold with an enticing shimmer of jade. Opening aromatics pilfer from the glass as it poursānotes of key lime, Granny Smith apple and hints of grapefruit, white pepper, frangipani and minerality. On the palate, the entry is crisp and fresh with bright lemon-lime, a touch of grapefruit and guava. The mid-palate and finish complement each other with a delicate and elegant fade of tropical mangosteen and lychee framed by youthful acidity.
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
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Domaine Roc de lāAbbaye Sancerre 2022
Terrior: Pink, black & grey flint
Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Colour: Pale golden hue
Nose: The discreet nose is dominated by notes of smoke and Earl Grey tea combined with swathes of clementine, yellow peach and mango.
Palate: Intensely fruity, reveals yellow peach, ripe nectarine, quince, as well as subtle notes of stewed fruits. The finish is long and saline.
Seafood platter or a fillet of red mullet in a white butter sauce with citrus and carrot flower honey.
Yangarra Roussanne 2021
Yangarra are one of the country's leaders in producing the varieties from the Rhone Valley.
Case in point being this excellent single varietal bottling of Roussanne. It is widely considered one of Australia's finest examples of what the variety is capable of.
The fruit is all biodynamically grown and picked by hand, with only 60% of juice pressed. It's fermented with wild yeasts, and left for 7 months on lees in barrel where it undergoes further stirring for added texture and complexity.
An organically grown high-quality example of this popular Rhone white variety. Textural and highly drinkable.
Domaine Albert Mann Pinot Gris 2022
This wine is part of Albert Mannās Tradition range, recognisable thanks to the label designed by FranƧois Bruetschy. These wines are made to bring their grape variety to the fore, and here itās the Pinot Gris grape that takes centre stage. The vines are grown in the Wettolsheim and Kientzheim parcels where the soils are composed of chalk and clay. This is a yellow-coloured wine with hints of green. Its aromas evoke elderberry and lime with a dash of apple On the palate youāll get a lively mouthful, at once fresh and harmonious with a touch of spice and liquorice. We recommend pairing this with a ballotine of poultry or veal with courgette.
Pinot Gris Albert MannĀ serve at a temperature ofĀ 12Ā°C.
It will pair perfectly with the following dishes:Ā Ballotine de volaille aux noisettes,Ā Piccata de veau aux courgettesĀ ,Ā Orechiettes au thon, citron et fleurs de cĆ¢pres.
Domaine Albert Mann Grand Cru Steingrubler Gewurztraminer 2018
Produced organically and biodynamically, this Gewurztraminer Grand Cru offers up notes of exotic fruits, citrus fruits and flowers, such as rose and sweet spices. Supple and generous, it is balanced by a nice freshness which allows it to reach exemplary finesse. Pair with slightly spicy foods.
Gewurztraminer Grand Cru SteingrĆ¼bler Albert MannĀ serve at a temperature ofĀ 12Ā°C.
It will pair perfectly with the following dishes:Ā Curry de crevettes,Ā Souris d'agneau confite,Ā Terrine de foie gras aux prunes.
Chateau Malartic Lagraviere Blanc 2019
The Pessac-LĆ©ognan white 2019 present exceptional quality. The cool August produced superbly balanced grapes, highlighting their aromatic profiles.
76.1% Sauvignon, 23.9% SĆ©millon
āReally intense and powerful with great density and energy, showing sliced āālimes, green apples, stone and minerals.Ā It's full-bodied and very long.Ā Extremely minerally with precision and brightness.Ā Clear and transparent.Ā Wow.Ā ā - James Suckling
"This is a luscious wine, following in the tradition of impressive white wines from this estate. There is an inspired fruitiness and balance between citrus and quince flavors, with just a hint of spice from the wood aging." - Wine Enthusiast
Chateau Malartic Lagraviere Blanc 2018
The Pessac-LĆ©ognan white 2018 is intense on the nose with pleasant aromas of stone fruit, citrus and green apple. It is a balanced white Bordeaux wine, tense, and with a freshness enhanced by a wonderful minerality. This very delicious wine develops a great aromatic bouquet on the finish, which also boasts fantastic length.
80% Sauvignon, 20% SĆ©millon
āThe 2018 Malartic Lagraviere 2018 Blanc is a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% SĆ©millon. It was fermented in oak barrels, 55% new. It opens with alluring scents of fresh pears, Golden Delicious apples and juicy peaches, followed by hints of nutmeg, dill seed and honeysuckle. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers bags of apple and stone fruit flavors with a racy line and oily suggestion to the texture, finishing on a lingering spicy note. Drink 2022-2035.ā ā Janvier at James Suckling
Chateau de Pommard Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2019
The juice dedicated to our Corton-Charlemagne Grand CruĀ is placed into French oak barrels where it undergoes both fermentation and aging. The wine isnāt filtered, nor racked during these processes, which allows it to keep its lees. These natural deposits bring complexity and depth while enhancing the freshness of the wine.
Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru is a vibrant and refined white wine. Its clear lemon color hides a very intense nose of white flowers, lemon, pear and white peaches, lined with notes of fresh mushrooms and chalky minerality. On the palate, the same flavors are expressed, concentrated and multi-layered yet elegant and well defined. The finish is long, with a lingering minerality expressive of this unique terroir.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 12Ā°C
Food Pairing:Ā Grilled Lobster, Foie Gras, Blue Cheese