SPECIAL EDITIONS

Every year we are able to access a series of limited releases and special editions. December to April sees the monthly release of 8-week wines. This year we are able to offer one white and four reds; all the reds including grape skins. These wines challenge our conventional buying habits with different locations, varietals and blends.

Petit Verdot - Spain
Besito Macabeo, Muscat - Spain

Shiraz, Cabernet, Malbec - Australia (SOLD OUT)
Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Veneto, Abruzzo, Italy (SOLD OUT)
Nero D'Avola, Sicily, Italy (SOLD OUT)
Tempranillo, Grenache, Cabernet, Navarra, Spain

July
Petit Verdot
Spain

Made in 8 weeks
Price: $264.99 in store/$195.99 at home

The Wine
Highly prized in Bordeaux blends, Petit Verdot is renowned for its full body and violet aromas. Petit Verdot thrives in warm climates where its plum, blackberry and blueberry flavours predominate. Other notes include violets, lilac, lavender and sage which combine beautifully with vanilla and mocha from its oak. Dry, high tannin, bold fruits and firm acidity make this a great wine for the winter. Make it now and let it age.

Sweetness: Dry
Body: Full
Oak: Medium
Alcohol: 14.2%

July
Besito (Macabeo - Muscat)
Spain

Made in 8 weeks
Price: $264.99 in store/$195.99 at home

The Wine

We have become familiar with the Mancheula region of Spain; a hot interior plateau cooled at night by its altitude and onshore breezes. We have also been impressed by the Macabeo grape. The version includes a touch of Muscat sweetness. Everyone hates the s-word, but this is still a throughly dry wine. Citrus ad honeysuckle aromas combine with a plate of peach, tropical fruit and citrus. Don't miss it.

Sweetness: Dry
Body: Medium
Oak: None
Alcohol: 12.5%

February
Nero D'Avola
Sicily, Italy

Made in 8 weeks
Price: $264.99 in store/$195.99 at home

The Wine

Southern Italy and Sicily are home to full-bodied complex, high quality red wines. Italy has overcome its addiction to bulk production, and its ancient vines and arid conditions allow it to produce amazing wine. Nero D'Avola is an indigenous varietal that has always been grown and drunk by the local population. This full-bodied wine demands attention. There is ripe plum, succulent cherry, toasted oak, and a hint of pepper. Even sweet tannins. Intense flavours, robust, lingering and unforgettable. And of course a full-bodied wine like this comes with grape skins.

Sweetness: Dry
Body: Full
Oak: Medium
Alcohol: 14.5%

April
Tempranillo, Grenache, Cabernet
Navarra, Spain

Made in 8 weeks
Price: $264.99 in store/$195.99 at home

The Wine

Tempranillo and Grenache represent classic Spanish grapes, but younger vintners are increasing using Cabernet Sauvignon is add depth and balance to their wines. Rich is really the word for this wine, which overflows with blackcurrant, raspberry and dark fruits. It's medium body and light oak allow the fabulous fruit flavours to take centre stage.

Sweetness: Dry
Body: Full
Oak: Medium
Alcohol: 14.0%

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