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River 216 Shiraz Petite Sirah, 2008 (Australia)
Deep ruby red in colour, this wine’s nose shows aromas of dark chocolate and sweet spices, complemented on the palate by flavours of dark stone fruits and gutsy oak. A subtle, natural acidity perfectly balances these intensely rich characteristics.
Food Suggestion
Serve at room temperature with a Moroccan lamb tagine and cous cous.
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River 216 Riesling Gewürztraminer, 2008 (Australia)
The tropical fruit aromas of lychees and pineapples of the Gewürztraminer follow onto the palate, where they combine with the elegant floral characters of the Riesling. This expert blend is pale straw in colour and finishes perfectly in a full mouthfeel with well-balanced natural acidity.
Food Suggestion
Serve chilled with oriental dishes such as Thai fish cakes.
Mustang Valley Red NV (USA)
Barbera, Shiraz, Rubired and Ruby Cabernet all find their way into experienced winemaker Mark Rasmussen’s creation. The Barbera assumes authority in the blend, providing spice and red fruit, but without any associated bitter tannin. This is a youthful, fresh and vibrant blend with a deep ruby colour.
Food Suggestion
Enjoy with veal, pork or other, lightly-sauced meats.
Mustang Valley White NV (USA)
Mustang Valley White displays hints of exotic pineapples and kiwis on the nose, which are followed onto the palate with flavours of grapefruit and hints of citrusy zest.
Food Suggestion
Ideal shared on its own or with chicken in a tarragon cream sauce.
Co-op Bulgarian Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 (Bulgaria)
This medium-bodied red wine is made from the noble Cabernet Sauvignon grape and has plenty of soft mellow blackcurranty and cedary fruit.
Food Suggestion
Serve with cheese, pasta or white or red meats.
Co-op Bulgarian Chardonnay, 2007 (Bulgaria)
Bulgaria has begun to prove it is capable of making wine which is both well made and of consistent quality. Often at the forefront of this quiet acclaim is Domaine Boyar, responsible for making this wine at its Shumen winery in north east Bulgaria, less than 50 miles inland from the coast of the Black Sea. Mellow, ripe peach and citrus fruit flavours overlaid with subtle oak nuances combine to create a soft, rounded style.
Food Suggestion
Perfect if lightly chilled as an apéritif, on its own or as an accompaniment to hors d'oeuvres or tapas.
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