Looking for something different in your bubbles? Try sparkling sake. MIO (named after the Japanese term for iridescent spray-trailing cruise ships) sparkling sake offers red apple, sweet pear, strawberry cream and some earthy/mushroom “out there” aromas and a medium-sweet palate that showcases a delicate fizz highlighting pear and apple nuances. At a mere 5% ABV, it’s a perfect weekend brunch washdown.
Dark ruby. Thyme and other fine herbs notes hover over ripe black berry fruits. Sharp acidity, energetic mid-palate with generous, chunky fruit. Easy tannins to match. Tired of winter? A glass of this will light up your day.
Chenin Blanc is not the first grape one thinks about when seeking a bottle from the coastal Margaret River wine region. But this wine makes a strong case for planting more. Great structure with bright acid and the classic notes of chamomile, quince and stone fruit we associate Chenin with, in a moderate climate. I strongly urge you to try it with rillettes on fresh baguette.
Most Roditis tends be a neutral product, but this wine kicks it up a notch with its peach, honey, apple, yeast and mineral profile. Linear; there is fine length and fresh acid. Chill well and serve with fresh water fish or oysters on the half shell.
Deep ruby colour. Complex aromas of red berry fruits, spicy vanilla and orange-peel notes. Ripe dark-fruit flavours with nervy acidity and silky tannins. Very elegant and approachable now. 100% Sangiovese. Sip with aged cheeses.
This blend of Sangiovese (90%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) gets aged in new French barriques and matured in bottle before release. The result is a ready-to-drink red that is complex, round and full-bodied. Inviting cedar and tomato-leaf aromas. Rich cassis and cherry flavours. Lingering earthy spice finish. Offers pleasurable, well-balanced sipping to enhance a Tuscan-inspired dinner.
Big and bold citrus aromas and lots of hops on the nose, but really well balanced with lots of citrus and a subtle hoppy bitterness on the palate. Just the right amount hoppy aggressiveness.