2023
Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay 2023
The iconic California Chardonnay! This wine will delight with its ripe fruit intensity, hints of vanilla oak, a creamy midpalate, and a buttery finish, all supported by bright acidity tying it all together. Bring this wine to a party or open on a quiet night at home- you'll never be disappointed!
Aromas of ripe peach and melon are found on the nose, interspersed with bright citrus notes. These continue to the palate where they are met by flavors of creamy vanilla and buttery nuances on the long finish. Rombauer’s signature bright acidity is evident throughout each sip, balancing the softness of the midpalate.
Food Pairing: Potatoes Stuffed with Sour Cream and Caviar, Mushroom Risotto, Apple Pie
[Bundle of 2] Chateau Saint-Maur Cru Classé, M by Saint-Maur Rosé 2023
Pretty salmon color, pale, shiny and clear. This cuvée reveals an expressive and fruity nose , offering notes of apricots, red fruits and airy nuances of citrus. On the palate, it is delicious and generous , displaying flavors of stone fruits, such as peach. An elegant and refreshing wine, perfect for all moments of sharing.
Grape Variety: 40% Cinsault, 20% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Tibouren, 6% Mourvèdre, 2% Rolle
Food Pairing:
Meat - Rolled veal with herbs and parmesan. Lemongrass chicken.
Seafood - White fish ceviche. Grilled gambas with garlic and lemon
Vegetables - Provençal ratatouille. Grilled vegetable tart. Mediterranean olive and feta salad.
Cheeses & Desserts - Buffalo mozzarella with cherry tomatoes. Strawberry tart. Vanilla panna cotta with red fruit.
Waipara West Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Pale gold with silver streaks.
Aromas of yellow and green citrus, sweet red capsicum, hints of fennel and freshly crushed herbs combined with passionfruit seed and warm wet river gavels.
Bright citrus, white nectarine with underlying tropical notes, pink lemonade and salted grapefruit pith on the finish. The sweet fruit characteristic interplays with the crisp and silken texture to give a long lingering mouthfeel.
Food Pairing: Shellfish, Vegetarian, Goat Cheese
Tenuta Sant’Antonio Soave DOC Monte Di Colognola 2023
A new wine, combining only Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave, representing the Additional Geographical Unit of Monte di Colognola, one of the largest and western hilly units of the denomination.
- Tasting Notes: Crisp, fresh and dry with a balanced acidity. Fresh floral hints of white flowers and elderberry with pleasant minerality and almond aftertaste.
- Grape Varietals: Garganega, Trebbiano Soave
Guillaume Gonnet Le Reveur Cotes Rhone Blanc 2023
Amuse Bouche Prêt à Boire Rosé 2023
The salmon pink color is picture-perfect and the soft floral notes, layers of watermelon rind & crushed strawberries are balanced with just the right acidity. Made in the traditional southern French style and comprised of 74.3% Grenache and 25.7% Syrah this is a Rosé unlike any other – crisp, refined and truly holds its own when paired with food.
The name Prêt à Boire means ‘ready to drink’ as this Heidi Barrett gem does not require any cellar aging. Within a matter of weeks, you could be delighting in a glass just as you begin to enjoy the longer days of spring!
THE ARTIST
Some of you may not be aware that the world lost George Rodrigue on December 14, 2013. He was 69 years old. George, and his wife Wendy, have been dear friends of ours since 2005 when we initially commissioned George to paint a "blue dog" for our 2006 Amuse Bouche release. A native of Louisiana, George launched his painting career in the 1960s. He was not only a magnificent artist; George was a true community leader, philanthropist and advocate of arts education, inspiring a new generation of artists through the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts. Our hearts are heavy with George's absence. We are fortunate to be able to surround ourselves with so many vivid, vibrant reminders of his beautiful, whimsical outlook on life.
Beronia Tempranillo Elaboración Especial 2023
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
The wine shows a crimson red colour. Sophisticated and attractive on the nose with prominent aromas typical of the Tempranillo grape: rose petals, red fruits and liquorice, accompanied by sweet spices such as cinnamon and vanilla, with light touches of mocha complementing the other aromas. A very fresh, varietal wine with prominent flavours of red fruits and chocolate and well-integrated tannins that make it easy to enjoy the many different flavours.
SERVING AND PAIRING Store in a cool place (maximum 14ºC), away from direct light and unpleasant odours.
Alain Geoffroy Chablis 2023
Light gold with greenish glints. Bright, luminous and clear.
The nose is rich and ripe, full of flowers at first, then revealing its fruity aromas with sweet, mellow scents.
On the palate, the wine is very powerful with a strong mineral character that enhances the fruit and fine vegetal flavours. Its mellowness harmonizes perfectly with its vivacity on a solid structure that illustrates perfectly the special nature of the wine.
- GRAPE VARIETY : Chardonnay 100 %
- AGE OF THE VINEYARD : 20 to 40 years
- GEOLOGY : Kimmeridgian limestone
- EXPOSURE : South-East
- WINE-MAKING PROCESS : Traditional in temperature-controlled tanks
- MATURING : In temperature-controlled tanks
Rimapere Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Tasting Note: Pale gold with slightly green reflections. On the nose, bursting notes of ripe lemon, pink grapefruit, kiwi, as well as hints of freshly cut grass. Light to medium-bodied, crisp in the mouth, with notes of fresh, juicy grapefruit, hints of kiwi and golden berries, with hints of grass, earthy minerals, with medium-plus acidity as well as a touch of iodine on the long and refreshing finish.
Domaine Albert Mann Pinot Gris 2023
This wine is part of Albert Mann’s Tradition range, recognisable thanks to the label designed by François Bruetschy. These wines are made to bring their grape variety to the fore, and here it’s 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 you’ll 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 Mann serve at a temperature of 12°C.
It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Ballotine de volaille aux noisettes, Piccata de veau aux courgettes , Orechiettes au thon, citron et fleurs de câpres.
Akarua Pinot Noir 2023
Medium purple with crimson hues.
Expressive and fragrant showing pretty florals, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, thyme, spice and charry oak. The palate is sweet on entry with dark cherry, black Doris plum, blackberry, red currant, mushroom and dark chocolate. Medium bodied, concentrated, finely balanced and very complex. Velvety silky fine tannin that leads into a very long mineral and plum finish.
Giovanni Rosso Barbera D’Alba DOC Donna Margherita 2023
From select 30-year-old vines in Roddino, as noted in Falsĩaff Magazine, this Barbera is “clearly marked on the palate, juicy, precise firuiĩ, lovely cherries, smoothly ĩapering off”. The vibrant harmony and fireshness earned it a place in Wine Specĩator, whose leading byline, Bruce Sanderson, assures, “ Suave and harmonious firom the sĩart to the long finish.”
Grape Variety: Barbera
Perfumes: Plums, raspberries, blueberries, with some delicate wisteria hints.
Taste: Very easy to drink, juicy, with vibrant acidity.
Pairing: Fresh curd cheese, chartcuterie, risotto (Serving temperature: 14-16°C).