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Lacroix-Martillac par Latour-Martillac 2014

This third wine of Chateau Latour-Martillac is very approachable now. The composition of the Pessac-Leognan red (they also make a white) is 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Plums with a tobacco note. The fruit and tannins are nicely evolved.

Grape Variety: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 60% Merlot

Pairing: Duck, lamb, and mushroom dishes

$19.95
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Grant Burge
gb32 Chardonnay

Colour:
Pale Straw

Bouquet:
Fresh aromas of yellow peach, melon with pineapple

Mouth:
The palate is densely flavoured with luscious tropical sweet fruits and ripe yellow peaches. The wonderful creamy texture evokes exotic sweet spiced pastries, leads to a long finish which is rounded and richly flavoured.

Pairing:
Best paired with Brie.

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Grant Burge
gb56 Shiraz

Colour:
Red hints of purple.

Bouquet:
Vibrant aromas of ripe plums, liquorice, vanilla pod and allspice.

Mouth:
A full bodied wine with a soft and juicy mid palate, bright red fruits complimented with spice and mocha oak. Fine yet persistent tannins create a wine of length and elegance.

Pairing:
Best paired with hard cheeses like Gouda.

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Grant Burge
gb88 Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour:
Very deep purple/ruby.

Bouquet:
Ripe blackcurrant, vanilla pod with sweet spice

Mouth:
Rich, ripe dark fruits with excellent fruit intensity and fine grained complementary tannins carried by a good length of flavour

Pairing:
Best paired with hard cheeses like Cheddar.

$58.00
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Singleton Dufftown
12 yrs

Colour:
Deep gold, polished mahogany highlights.

Bouquet:
Notes of polished wood and toasted hazelnuts, stewed and dried fruits with soft brown sugar.

Mouth:
Sweet, nutty, then smooth and fruity with warming hints of espresso coffee and brown sugar.

Finish:
Medium to long, elegantly drying, with a lingering crisp, sweet, nutty taste.

$79.00
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Marques De Borba Reserva
2017

This top Portuguese red from Alentejo in the south of the country oozes with raspberry fruit and rich, smooth tannins. The blend is comprised of three traditional Portuguese varieties Trincadeira, Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet, and international jet-setter Cabernet Sauvignon. The winemaker Joao Portugal Ramos is a superstar of Portuguese wine. The grape bunches were harvested by hand, de-stemmed, and the berries scrutinised as they passed through a sorting table. Only the healthiest berries become wine. The result is a full-bodied red of outstanding richness of fruit and a suave, smooth texture. Aged 18 months in small French oak barrels, Marques de Borba Reserva is irresistible on its own and delicious with red meats, casseroles and stews. Decant 45 to 60 minutes. Watch video of Portuguese wine superstar Joao Portugal Ramos at www.jportugalramos.com/en/history.

$9.75
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President
Le Saint Morgon
200g

Président’s Saint Morgon is a cheese which mold layer is removed. During the ripening process, the cheese is turned over every day and washed with lukewarm salty water. Thanks to this procedures Le Saint Morgon has a beautiful light surface and its texture resembles the surface of an orange peel. It has a rich flavour and a very soft and creamy texture. Serve it on a cheeseboard ideally with walnuts and pears accompanied by a glass of Chardonnay or Saint-Emilion.

$9.75
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Soresina Parmigiano
Lanquetot Neufchatel Dop
200g

Lanquetot Neufchatel cheese is a traditional, table cheese, originating from the village of Neufchâtel-en-Bray in Normandy, France. Made from cow’s milk, it is one of France’s oldest cheeses, dating back as far as 1035. This lovely heart-shaped cheese is a soft-ripened cheese, smooth and softly salted.