Australian Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Australian Cabernets are typically softer and
fruitier. This wine shows complex varietal fruit flavours
including cherry and blackberry.
Oak-3, Body-4, Sweetness-0
2006 WineMaker International Award Winner
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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.
Oak-3, Body-4, Sweetness-0
2007 WineMaker International Award Winner
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Australian Cabernet Shiraz Merlot
A classic New World blend made popular by the
recent trend of success of Australia’s leading wineries. A
well-balanced aroma of leather and black pepper gives way to
intense jammy flavours of blackberries. The length of spicy
flavour from the Cabernet, sweet berry fruit of the Shiraz
and softening effects of the Merlot results in a tightly
structured, well-balanced wine. Ruby red in colour, this
hearty wine has an elegant and long finish.
Oak-5, Body-5, Sweetness-0
2005 WineMaker International Award Winner
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French Viognier
A wine full of history, Viognier originated in
France but is enjoying a growth in popularity in various
wine regions worldwide. The prime appeal of this dry,
full-bodied wine is its powerful, rich and complex aroma of
ripe apricots and orange blossoms. Its fresh and heady aroma
also has an abundance of tropical fruit flavours and is
balanced by a soft and creamy mouthfeel. Viognier has a deep
golden colour and is best consumed young.
Oak-0, Body-3, Sweetness-0
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Australian Shiraz
The wine is deep and dark in colour with a
rich bouquet of fruit and a hint of cassis. It ages
gracefully into a velvety wine of pure elegance.
Oak-5, Body-4, Sweetness-0
2005 WineMaker International Award Winner
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German Gewurztraminer (with
Suss Reserve Pack)
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.
Oak-0, Body-4, Sweetness-1
2005 WineMaker International Award Winner
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California Old Vine Zinfandel
History meets the New World in this
well-structured hearty red wine. Benefiting from deep roots
that pick up flavours unobtainable by its younger
counterparts, this complex wine shows off a deep ruby red
colour with subtle vanilla flavours. Luscious black cherry,
tobacco and leather aromas burst into textured flavours of
cherry and raspberry followed by spicy black pepper. Blessed
with a bold tannin structure, this wine has a very well
defined, long balanced finish.
Oak-3, Body-4, Sweetness-0
2005 & 2006 WineMaker International Award
Winner
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Italian Pinot Grigio
Exquisite balance of citrus fruit and acidity
is the foundation for this ever popular Italian white wine.
The bouquet reveals bright citrus and green apple aromas
with honeydew tones. The balanced acidity gives it a great
refreshing and crisp quality, with a touch of light spice.
Medium to full bodied, it makes a great pre-dinner sipper or
a refreshing wine on a hot afternoon. A perfect wine to
enjoy with cedar plank grilled salmon, steamed mussels or
chicken florentine.
Oak-0, Body-2, Sweetness-0
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California Pinot Noir
Recognized as a premier grape growing region,
California is known for intensely flavourful Pinot Noirs.
Medium to full-bodied, this wine presents a bouquet of rich
tobacco, ripe blackberries and spices. The palate is treated
to a heady experience of dark cherries, a hint of oak and
velvety tannins.
Oak–3, Body–3, Sweetness-0
2005 WineMaker International Award
Winner
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South African Petit Chenin Blanc
Medium to full bodied in nature, this wine
shows signature notes of citrus and floral freshness in its
bouquet. This is followed by crisp, minerally notes powered
by firm acidity and floral tones ending with a fruit forward
finish.
Oak-2 Body-3 Sweetness-0
2007 WineMaker International Award Winner
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French Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre
Full and flavourul, this wine is supported by
intense blackberry, black cherry and plum aromas. Toasted
french oak further accentruates the fruit filled
aroma.
Oak-3, Body-5, Sweetness-0
2006 WineMaker International Award Winner
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French L’Collage
L’Collage is a collection of the finest red
varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc.
Dark, intense, and brilliant ruby red in colour, this blend
shows a nose rich in cassis and spice. On the palate the
spice is enhanced by flavours of vanilla.
Oak-3, Body-4, Sweetness-0
2006 WineMaker International Award Winner
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French Merlot
This Merlot is a full-bodied red wine with
impressive aromas of farm fresh strawberries, violets and
vanilla framed with soft silky tannins. On the palate, it
presents powerful notes of ripe raspberries, cradled by
notes of cherries and dark fruit to complete the graceful
tasting experience.
Oak-3, Body 3-4, Sweetness-0
2006 WineMaker International Award Winner
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Italian Amarone
Unique to the Valpolicella region of Italy,
our Amarone is packed with rich raspberry, blackberry and
cassis flavours. Deep, dark and inviting, the finish is
long, lingering and full of ripe tannins.
Oak-5, Body-5, Sweetness-0
2005 & 2006 WineMaker International Award
Winner
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Italian Barolo
Deep red in colour and aggressive in
structure, this full bodied dry wine has many fans. Intense
flavours of violets, cherries and cocoa are set firmly
against a backdrop of silky, yet firm tannins. Undertones of
toasted oak dominate the long finish along with dark fruit
and firm acidity. This traditional bold wine compliments
fettuccine Bolognese, roast pork with garlic and rosemary,
brie and camembert.
Oak-2, Body-4, Sweetness-0
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Italian Brunello
Big hearted and assertive, this deep ruby red
wine is blessed with expressive aromas of tobacco, ripe
plums and black cherries. The palate offers explosive notes
of blackberries, prunes and vanilla. A wine sure to mature
brilliantly.
Oak 4, Body-5, Sweetness-0
2005 & 2006 WineMaker International Award
Winner
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Italian Chianti Riserva
Richer and fuller than traditional Italian
Chianti, this robust red wine will be a proud addition to
any winemaker’s cellar. Chianti is made with a base of the
Sangiovese grape, which is best grown in a hot, dry climate
such as Tuscany. The result is a dry, fruity red with medium
to full body. This is a complex wine with spicy black and
red cherry aroma and notes of chocolate. A fine young wine
but time lends grace and subtlety to this
masterpiece.
Oak-4, Body-3, Sweetness-0
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South African Pinotage Cabernet
It is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault
resulting in a classic hightoned, perfumed nose, hinting at
ripe strawberries, oak and spices. This wine is blended with
the rich and lively Cabernet to produce a full-bodied wine
with velvety texture, refreshing berry fruit and complexity
and depth of flavour.
Oak-2, Body-4, Sweetness-0
2005 & 2006 WineMaker International Award
Winner
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Spanish Rioja Neuva
Old Vine Tempranillo pushed to the edge, La
Rioja Nueva is an innovative style deeply rooted in old
vines and ancient soils. Rich and simple fruit flavours
deepen to reveal layers of cherry, blackberry and vanilla.
The experience ends with flavours of mint and licorice. The
nose carries aroma of sweet vanilla. The result is a vibrant
wine that requires little aging, yet combines the enthusiasm
of youth with the grace and generosity of age.
Oak - 3, Body-3, Sweetness-0
2006 WineMaker International Award Winner
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Valpolicella Ripassa with Mi-Pak Winery Grape
Skins
We have selected a classic Italian wine to
feature our new Mi-Pak Winery Grape Skins. Italian
winemakers have been using dried grapes to enhance their
wine for centuries. The Valpolicella varietal is one of the
most famous wines enhanced with fermentation on dried skins.
You will discover that fermentation with the proprietary
dried Mi-Pak Winery Grape Skins brings out the wine`s firm
tannins, supported by dark fruit tones any smokey
undertones. The result is an Italian classic with all the
makings of a powerful full bodied red wine. The aroma in the
glass is reminiscent of farm fresh cherries backed by
streaks of dark chocolate and toasted oak, which ages well
into a wine of award winning potential. Compliments rich
foods such as char grilled pepper steak, well aged cheeses
and slow braised baby back ribs.
Oak-4, Body-4, Sweetness-0
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