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After relocating from our native
Australia, we made California
the home of Cambridge Cellars. Located in the heart of the
Sonoma County wine country,
our mountaintop winery is in the
beneficial path of cooling Pacific
fogs and near to our premium
vineyard partners. Under the
guidance of trailblazing winemaker
Douglas Danielak, we specialize
in elegantly balanced wines from
renowned appellations.
—Bruce & Kim Cunningham,
Founders.
LEGEND
White
Red
Taste
Rosé
Enjoyable now; will develop
6 months-2 years
Serving temperature
Wine meant for laying down
Ideal with
Sparkling
Bottle size
Great concentration
Heavy oak
Number of bottles in case
Medium concentration
Light oak
Medium oak
Less than 100 cases available
Very limited quantities
Light in body
Extremely limited quantities
Limited quantities
Degrees of Maturity (M) (Scale of 1-10)
1 = lay down 10 = fully mature
Degrees of Drinkability (D) (Scale of 1-10) 1 = needs time 10 = ready to drink
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Medal Winner
Members’ Choice
Drink this year
Aroma
This symbol denotes wines most ordered by
Opimian members. These are consistently
popular with our membership at large.
Opimian Suggests
Appeared in the
C235 Select Cases
(2015 Season)
To help novice members, this symbol is a guide
to wines that are suitable for starting a cellar,
and/or for drinking within two years of delivery.
Sweetness scale gms/litre
00
0 - 3
01
4 - 6
02
7 - 12
03
13 - 20
04
21 - 34
05
35 - 50
06
51 - 74
07
75 - 100
08
101 - 139
09
140 - 179
10
180 >
Examples
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, many reds
Some New World varietals, some reds
Champagne, Sparklers, Rosés, few reds
Mosel, some Alsace, Anjou
Semi-sweet Bordeaux, some sherry
Kabinett German, Late Harvest, Alsace
Spätlese German, Sweet Loire, Port, Dessert Muscat
Auslese, Beerenauslese
Icewines, Sauternes, Barsac, dessert wines, Port
Icewines, Sauternes, Barsac, dessert wines, Port
Speciality sweet wines, Trockenbeerenauslese
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Washington State, Oregon, California,
Spain and ltaly Revisited
Opimian’s Wine Consultant
Jane Masters MW is a
graduate of Bordeaux’s famous
Institut d’Oenologie and was
elected to the Institute of
Masters of Wine in 1997.
Fluent in French and English,
Jane is currently a member
of the Council of the Institute
of Masters of Wine, regularly
speaks at industry seminars
and is a Panel Chair for the
International Wine Challenge.
Washington State & Oregon p. 4
Vinoselección p. 25
This year marks the 40th anniversary since the famous “Judgement
of Paris”. This was the tasting that put California on the wine map
internationally. Premium Bordeaux and Burgundy wines were pitched
against California wines and caused quite a stir when two Napa Valley
wines were awarded top scores by the French judging panel. California
is so much more than Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
Since that judgement, new regions have developed across the state to
produce wines of all shapes and flavours, spilling out of the Golden State
into regions such as Oregon and Washington State.
The offering from California, Oregon and Washington State is
complemented with a selection of goodies from around Spain and Chianti.
California p. 11
Bodegas Bentomiz p. 29
Cambridge Cellars p. 17
Mountain View Winery p. 21
Pérez Barquero p. 31
Cinciano p. 34
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Washington State
and Oregon
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WASHINGTON STATE AND OREGON >>
Holloran’s ANA Vineyard
(planted in 1974) overlooks the
west of Oregon’s Dundee Hills
in the Willamette Valley.
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Washington State, in the northwest
corner of the United States, has seen
an explosion of wineries over the last
two decades. The area can be divided
into two main production regions.
Puget Sound was originally planted
prior to prohibition by European
immigrants around Seattle. More
recently, vineyards lie to the east of
the Cascade Mountains. Winters are
cold and desert-like conditions exist as
the Cascade Mountains block storms
coming in from the ocean. Soils are
hugely varied, a result of cycles of
volcanic activity and floods depositing
sand, silt, granite and quartz with lava
flows and ash.
Oregon’s reputation is built on Pinot
Noir. The state attracted winemakers
from warmer regions wishing to
produce high quality wines from cool
climate varieties. The vast majority
of vineyards are planted west of the
Cascade Mountains with high humidity
and cool conditions.
WASHINGTON STATE AND OREGON >>
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Washington State
Happy grapes at Naches
Heights Vineyard in the
Yakima Valley; just prior to
harvest, they start showing
that glow of ripeness.
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WASHINGTON STATE >>
8716
8715
NHV RIESLING, STRAND VINEYARD, NACHES HEIGHTS
AVA, 2014
Naches Heights is the most recent AVA within
Washington State’s Columbia Valley. Established in
$41.17 2011, it has around 40 acres of vineyards planted.
Unlike other areas within the Columbia Valley, its soils
are wind-blown volcanic loess rather than alluvial.
Naches Heights vineyards are planted between 300
$247.00 to 600 metres and are farmed using organic and
biodynamic methods. NHV Riesling 2014 has mineral
aromas with stone fruit and limes. The palate is off-dry,
balanced with firm acidity and long lemon and mandarin citrus flavours.
SMASNE CELLARS, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, THE
FARMER, COLUMBIA VALLEY, 2011
Coming from generations of farmers in the Yakima
Valley, Robert O. Smasne returned to the region in 2004
to make his own wine. He handcrafts small lots of wine
$57.50
from specific vineyards, working with local growers.
The Farmer is produced from grapes hand-picked from
some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in the
$345.00 region. The 2011 shows a little development in colour
with intense aromas of blackcurrants, cherries and red
cherry compote. It is medium-bodied with a fine-grained
texture, a juicy mid-palate and a long vanilla and spice finish. Barrelaged for 24 months in 70% new oak barrels, it is well-integrated and
perfectly balanced, and will continue to improve over several years.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Blackcurrant, cherries
Riesling
Limes, stone
Lemons, mandarin, [00]
6° C
2016-2019, M7 D8
Red cherries, vanilla, spice
18° C
2016-2025, M6 D8
Rosemary-roasted leg of lamb with
balsamic sauce
Curry chicken skewers with lime and
Daikon radish salad
8717
SMASNE CELLARS, MALBEC, VERHEY VINEYARD,
YAKIMA VALLEY, 2012
Malbec vines are tended to on the western edge of the
Yakima Valley at Verhey Vineyard, planted on deep, fine
sandy loam soils. This small eight-acre plot facing south
$77.17
west was planted in 2001 and is a secret gem. Planted
at 320 metres, the cooler site produces small grapes
with thick skins which are packed with flavour. The
$463.00 2012 is vibrant in colour with aromas of blackberries
and other black fruits. Smooth and concentrated on the
palate, it is youthful with the potential to age, and was
matured in French oak.
Malbec
Blackberries, black fruits
Smooth, concentrated
18° C
2016-2025, M6 D8
Veal Osso Bucco in a veal-port demiglace served on creamy mashed
cauliflower
WASHINGTON STATE NHV > SMASNE CELLARS
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Oregon
In the vineyard at Holloran
Vineyard Wines with Bill
Holloran, Howie the Basset
Hound and Leo the poodle.
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OREGON >>
8718
$59.17
$355.00
KITARA VINEYARDS PINOT NOIR, BARREL SELECT, WILLAMETTE VALLEY,
ST. JOSEF’S WINERY, 2013
St. Josef’s first planted vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley in 1978. The
family now farms five vineyards using sustainable practices, without the use
of irrigation or pesticides, and have been awarded Salmon-Safe certification.
Pinot Noir grapes from hillside plots were used to produce Kitara, named
after the winemaker’s son Kirk and daughter Tara. The 2013 has bitter
cherry, almond, leather and balsamic notes. Produced from a selection of the
best barrels, it was aged for 11 months in French and Hungarian oak and is
medium-bodied with persistent sour cherries and cranberry flavours. Perfectly
ready for drinking, it should hold for two to three years.
Pinot Noir
Cherry, leather, balsamic
Sour cherries, cranberries
18° C
2016-2020, M8 D8
Duck breast with balsamic, cherry and
sage sauce
8719
$54.67
$328.00
HOLLORAN RIESLING, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, 2013
Bill Holloran and his wife Eve set up this little winery fifteen
years ago and currently have 45 acres planted on five sites.
The Riesling was grown on La Chenaie Vineyard in the
Eola Amity Hills AVA, the southernmost sub-region of the
Willamette Valley, and Le Pavillon in the Red Hills of Dundee.
La Chenaie, a 103-acre site, currently has just one acre
of Riesling which was planted in 2001 and is organically
dry-farmed. The Red Hills of Dundee is so-called after the
volcanic red Jory soil, the “Official State soil”, which provides
excellent drainage. Here, Holloran possesses 1.5 acres
of Riesling planted in 1972, making it one of the oldest
vineyards in the Willamette Valley. Holloran Riesling 2013
has intense Riesling aromas with green apples, mineral and
smoky aromas. Only 89 cases of the 2013 were produced.
The palate has lemon and lime flavours, a touch of sweetness
with crisp acidity, and a green apple finish.
OREGON ST. JOSEF’S WINERY > HOLLORAN >>
Riesling
Green apples, smoke
Lemon, lime, [02]
8° C
2016-2022, M6 D8
Stuffed pork tenderloin with bacon and
apple-Riesling sauce
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8720
$65.33
$392.00
HOLLORAN PINOT NOIR, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, 2013
The warm summer and late rain led to a challenging
vintage in 2013, and Bill decided, rather than produce
single-vineyard wines that year, to use the best quality fruit
for his Holloran Pinot Noir. The grapes from Holloran’s
vineyards in Yamhill Carlton, Eola Amity Hills and Dundee
Hills were included. The result is a wine with cooked red
fruits, fresh black fruits, and vanilla oak. It is mediumbodied with a silky texture. Quite restrained in style with
an elegant finish and fine balance, it was matured for 18
months in French oak with about 15% new.
Pinot Noir
8721
COHONES RED WINE, COLUMBIA VALLEY, CASTILLO
DE FELICIANA, NV
Castillo de Feliciana estate, located in the Walla Walla
wine region, prides itself on its family roots, producing
$49.00 Spanish-style wines. Wine started as a hobby for Sam
and Deborah Castillo, becoming a full time project with
the purchase of 66 acres in Walla Walla. Cohones, big
and bold as its name suggests, is deep ruby in colour
$294.00 with intense aromas of coffee essence, kirsch and
dark fruits. A blend of 60% Tempranillo, 26% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 3% Syrah and 3% Merlot, it
is rich and unctuous on the palate with soft, ripe tannins and spicy
balsamic flavours. It is barrel-aged in new French oak.
Cooked red fruits, vanilla
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Malbec, Syrah, Merlot
Dark fruits, red cherries
Kirsch, coffee
18° C
Rich, balsamic, dark fruits
2016-2020, M7 D8
18° C
Grilled salmon with teriyaki shiitake
2016-2022, M6 D8
Thick and hearty steak chili
8722
$63.17
$379.00
BOWLUS HILLS, WALLA WALLA VALLEY, RED WINE, ZERBA CELLARS, 2013
Walla Walla is one of a few wine regions to straddle two states, Oregon and
Washington, with approximately 40% of wineries located in Oregon. The Walla
Walla name comes from the Native American term for “place of many waters”.
This is a land of serious red wine, albeit relatively recent with all manner
of red grapes planted, most of which appear to be in Bowlus Hills 2013; a
blend of 20% Syrah, 18% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 7%
Barbera, 6% Sangiovese, 6% Tempranillo, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Zinfandel,
3% Grenache, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Dolcetto, 2% Mourvèdre, 2% Petite Sirah
and 1% Nebbiolo. It works! It is intense plum in colour with mellow aromas of
ripe fruits, dark cherries and vanilla. The wine was matured for 22 months in
American oak. Soft and juicy with flavours of black cherries and blackberries, it is
well-structured and balanced, finishing on savoury meaty notes and vanilla.
Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Malbec, Barbera, Sangiovese,
Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel,
Grenache, Petit Verdot, Dolcetto,
Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah, Nebbiolo
Dark cherries, vanilla
Black berries, savoury, vanilla
18° C
2016-2022, M6 D9
Merlot-braised lamb shanks
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California
The Golden State is by far the most important wineproducing state in the US, both in terms of production
and reputation. This year is the 40th anniversary since the
famous “Judgement of Paris”. The tasting held in Paris in
1976 initiated a change in the perception of Napa Valley
and California in general. Since that time, winegrowers
and winemakers have sought out locations and climates
making a range of styles.
Here is a selection of our favourite wines from Sonoma,
including Hook & Ladder Vineyards and Winery in the
Russian River Valley and Blue Rock
Vineyard in Alexander Valley, along with
Castoro Cellars in Paso Robles.
Old Vine Zinfandel
surrounding the tasting
room, walking up the grape
arbor at Castoro Cellars.
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Sonoma
Having previously played second fiddle to
neighbouring Napa Valley, Sonoma has a
diverse range of terroirs and microclimates.
In the right hands, Sonoma holds its own,
producing high-quality wines.
Kisses of warm California
sunshine and cool breezes flow
through the Chardonnay vineyards
of the Hook & Ladder winery in
the Russian River Valley.
Hook & Ladder Vineyards and Winery, Russian River Valley
8723
$55.83
$335.00
HOOK & LADDER CHARDONNAY, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY, 2014
The De Loach family has been growing grapes and making wine in the Russian
River Valley for over 40 years. Cecil De Loach was a fireman in San Francisco
who started grape-growing on the side. Over time, he was hugely influential on
the development of the region. The Russian River Valley, at the southern end
of Sonoma, is one of the coolest regions due to a break in the coastal range of
mountains known as the Petaluma Gap. Mist rolls in from the Pacific Ocean from
late afternoon, providing the grapes with a shield from the strong sun. The fog
remains until late morning. Hook & Ladder Chardonnay has aromas of butterscotch,
vanilla custard and spice. Light to medium-bodied, it has flavours of banana, toffee
and lemon. Fermented in French oak barrels, the wine went through malolactic
fermentation and was matured on lees for eight months.
Chardonnay
Floral, butterscotch, custard
Toffee, vanilla, banana, [00]
8° C
2016-2020, M7 D9
Creamy farfalle with chicken, spinach
and red peppers
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CALIFORNIA HOOK & LADDER VINEYARDS AND WINERY >>
8724
HOOK & LADDER STATION TEN, RED BLEND, RUSSIAN
RIVER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY, 2013
This is a stunning wine produced from a blend of 59%
Zinfandel, 18% Petite Sirah, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon,
$55.83 4% Carignane, and 1% Alicante Bouschet. 2013 was
an exceptionally good year in the Russian River Valley
and Station Ten is a dense and vibrant colour with
mellow aromas of violets, blackberries and blueberries.
$335.00 Soft and smooth with juicy acidity and fresh berry
flavours, this is a wine with succulence, structure and
a fine texture. The grapes were slowly ripened on 100
year old pre-prohibition vines. The varieties were aged separately in
French and American oak for a year. It is named after the Station Ten
fire house in San Francisco where Cecil de Loach was based.
Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Carignane, Alicante
Bouschet
Blackberries, blueberries, violets
Dark fruits, spices, mellow
18° C
2016-2022, M6 D8
Zinfandel-braised short ribs with baked
carrot purée and crispy shallot
8726
$72.17
$433.00
HOOK & LADDER CABERNET SAUVIGNON, LOS AMIGOS
RANCH, ESTATE BOTTLED, CHALK HILL, SONOMA COUNTY, 2013
This single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from
Hook & Ladder’s Los Amigos Ranch vineyard just south of
the town of Healdsburg. Gradual heat progression through
the growing season in 2013 allowed the Cabernet Sauvignon
to ripen slowly with maximum flavour development. A small
amount of Merlot (5%) was added to enhance the silky
texture of the wine. The bouquet is complex with raisined
fruits, treacle, and savoury smoky characteristics. Velvety
in structure with fine texture and dark fruit flavours, it is
elegantly balanced with both suppleness and structure. A
wine with potential for cellaring, winemaker Jason De Loach,
Cecil’s grandson, is really coming into his own.
CALIFORNIA HOOK & LADDER VINEYARDS AND WINERY >>
8725
HOOK & LADDER THE TILLERMAN, LOS AMIGOS RANCH,
ESTATE BOTTLED, CHALK HILL, SONOMA COUNTY, 2013
Less exuberant and less ready for drinking than Station Ten,
The Tillerman is, however, concentrated and powerful. The
$55.83 grapes were grown at the Los Amigos Ranch in the Chalk
Hill sub-region of Russian River Valley where temperatures
are a little warmer and more suitable to varieties such as
Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines are planted on a variety of
$335.00 volcanic and alluvial soils across the western foothills of the
Mayacamas Mountains range. Mellow aromas of chocolate
and some earthy fruits lead to a vibrant palate with flavours
of blackcurrants and sour cherries. This is a wine requiring a little patience
before it comes into its own. It is a blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon,
23% Cabernet Franc, 18% Merlot and 10% Sangiovese. Matured in a
combination of European and American oak for 17 months with 16% new
oak, it was bottled on July 15th, 2015.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
Merlot, Sangiovese
Chocolate, earthy fruits
Blackcurrant, dark fruit
18° C
2017-2025, M6 D6
Bison steaks with cocoa nib sauce
served with a sauté of mixed
vegetables
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Savoury, smoke, raisins
Dried fruits, treacle
18° C
2016-2025, M6 D8
Grilled beef filet with rosemary roasted
potatoes and green salad with blue
cheese and dried currants
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Blue Rock Vineyard, Alexander Valley
8727
$69.33
$416.00
BABY BLUE ESTATE RED BLEND, BLUE ROCK VINEYARD, ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA, 2014
The 2014 Baby Blue is a blend of six grape varieties; 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot,
10% Petit Verdot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 8% Syrah and 5% Malbec. Alexander Valley, in the north
of Sonoma County, lies along the banks of the Russian River Valley as it meanders southwards to
Healdsburg. Blue Rock Vineyard is in the north of the region, close to Cloverdale and the trailblazing
Silver Oak Cellars. Kenny Kahn was drawn to the region and purchased Blue Rock Vineyard in
1987 with his wife Cheryl. At the time, the estate was all but abandoned and has since been lovingly
restored. The original stone cellar dates back to the 1850s and acts as witness to the first Italian
settlers who brought vine-cuttings, olive trees and winemaking culture. Located on hillsides between
90 and 180 metres, 49 acres are planted with five Bordeaux varieties and Syrah, all of which are in
Baby Blue Estate Red Blend. Soils are shallow over a layer of clay and blue serpentine rock which
gives the estate its name. Baby Blue Estate Red Blend 2014 is absolutely delicious. Complex and
intense mellow aromas of dark fruits, vanilla and cedar give great appeal. The palate is mediumbodied with juicy fruits and a firm tannin structure. It is drinking well now and has great potential for
many years to come. Sonoma County has long been overshadowed by Napa Valley, yet this wine
shows what quality areas such as Alexander Valley can produce.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit
Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Malbec
Mellow, vanilla, cedar, dark fruits
Complex, juicy fruits, spice
18° C
2016-2030, M6 D8
Black Angus beef tenderloin roulade
stuffed with fontina served with
gigante beans and warm radicchio
Hand-picked Cabernet Sauvignon
grapes gathered at peak of
ripeness, overlooking the Blue
Rock estate in the Alexander Valley.
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CALIFORNIA BLUE ROCK VINEYARD >>
Paso Robles
Paso Robles has
developed a reputation
as the Rhône of the
west. It is actually
a large AVA with a
variety of diverse soils
and conditions.
Castoro Cellars, Paso Robles
8728
$27.67
CASTORO CELLARS SAUVIGNON BLANC, ESTATE
GROWN, PASO ROBLES, 2015
Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated in Castoro’s Dos Viñas
Vineyard in the foothills facing south toward Paso
Robles. Gooseberry aromas with some floral notes (a
touch of Gewürztraminer is added to the wine) lead to a
crisp, structured palate.
$166.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer
Floral, white fruits
Gooseberries, elderflower, [00]
6° C
2016-2017, M8 D9
Orecchiette with chicken and goat
cheese
8729
$33.33
$200.00
CASTORO CELLARS ZINFANDEL, ESTATE GROWN,
PASO ROBLES, 2014
Intensely coloured with aromas of chocolate and spice,
Castoro Cellars Zinfandel is succulent and smooth with
juicy dark fruits and a bitter cherry finish. A dash of
Petite Sirah provides spiciness and structure. The wine
was matured in French and American oak barrels for six
months.
Zinfandel, Petite Sirah
Chocolate, spice
Succulent black fruits
18° C
2016-2020, M7 D9
Grilled Italian sausage served with
spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce and
garlic-basil oil
Niels Udsen – Castoro Cellars: five
million-year-old whale bone fossils
greeting the baby grape clusters.
CALIFORNIA CASTORO CELLARS >>
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8730
$33.33
$200.00
CASTORO CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ESTATE GROWN, PASO
ROBLES, 2014
The Paso Robles AVA extends over a wide region with a diverse range of
terroirs. The city of Paso Robles lies 32 kilometers from the ocean and the
Templeton Gap, a break in the coastal mountain range, creates a pathway
for cool ocean air to flow into the warm interior. Cabernet Sauvignon is
successful if planted in the appropriate sites. Castoro Cellars Cabernet
Sauvignon has intense oaky and cedary aromas complemented with
ripe dark fruits. Medium to full-bodied, with succulent black cherry and
blackberry flavours, it has a fine, grainy texture and was matured for ten
months in French and American oak.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Intense cedary oak, dark fruits
Black cherries, blackberries
18° C
2016-2022, M6 D7
Roasted sirloin with chanterelle
mushrooms
8731
$46.83
$281.00
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CASTORO CELLARS RESERVE VIOGNIER, ESTATE
GROWN, PASO ROBLES, 2015
Paso Robles has been nicknamed the “Rhône of the
West” and this Viognier has all the characteristics of a
fine Condrieu. Pale in colour with peaches and cream
aromas, it is soft and juicy with flavours of pineapples
and passion fruit which persist in the mouth. The grapes
were grown on Castoro’s Stone’s Throw and Dos Viñas
vineyards on the eastside of Paso Robles. Picked
on August 29th, the grapes were fermented at low
temperature over a long period.
8732
$46.83
$281.00
CASTORO CELLARS RESERVE SYRAH, ESTATE GROWN,
PASO ROBLES, 2013
Dense in colour with smoky ash aromas combined with
mellow dark fruits and savoury meat juices, Castoro
Cellars Reserve Syrah 2013 is rich and smooth. Matured
for 10 months in French and American oak, this is a fullbodied wine with good mid-palate fruit, firm tannins, and
good balance. 2013 was a long sunny growing season
in Paso Robles producing good quality wines, although
yields were low due to California’s ongoing drought.
Viognier
Syrah
Peaches and cream, vanilla
Smoke, ash, floral, dark fruits
Peaches, passion fruit, pineapple, [00]
Savoury, meaty
6° C
18° C
2016-2019, M8 D9
2016-2023, M6 D8
Grilled chicken breast with peach and
red onion relish
Seared London broil with truffle
parsnips
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CALIFORNIA CASTORO CELLARS
CAMBRIDGE
CELLARS
Santa Rosa
Bruce Cunningham
is an Aussie who has
made California his
home. He works closely
with Chief Winemaker
Douglas Danielak to
produce a range of
styles and some fine
single-vineyard wines.
Bringing together the many hands
that go into the creation of the
Cambridge Cellars wines.
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8734
$20.33
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CAMBRIDGE & SUNSET CALIFORNIA SERIES
CHARDONNAY, 2014
A crisp and refreshing Californian Chardonnay with
flavours of white fruits and poached pears, the grapes
were selected from the North Coast and Delta regions
and fermented at cool temperature.
$122.00
Chardonnay
8735
Restrained, white fruits
Crisp, refreshing, [00]
$20.33
8° C
2016-2018, M8 D9
$122.00
Seared scallops with herb-butter pan
sauce
CAMBRIDGE & SUNSET CALIFORNIA SERIES MERLOT,
2014
2014 was the third in a row of good vintages in
California and was also one of the earliest harvests on
record. Cambridge & Sunset Merlot 2014 is youthful in
colour with aromas of mulberries and spice. Mediumbodied, it develops chocolate and bitter cherry flavours
on the palate. It is smooth with the potential for some
cellaring.
Merlot
Mulberries, spices
Chocolate, bitter cherries
18° C
2016-2022, M6 D7
Sicilian pizza topped with fennel
sausage and tomato sauce
8736
$20.33
$122.00
CAMBRIDGE & SUNSET CALIFORNIA SERIES
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 2014
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were cultivated in some of
California’s best coastal regions where conditions are
more moderate and a bit cooler. Bright plum in colour,
the Cambridge & Sunset Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 has
notes of grass, fresh hay and dark fruits. A more floral
characteristic comes through in the mouth, supported
with firm acidity.
8737
Cabernet Sauvignon
Floral, hay
$28.83
Dark fruits, sour cherry
18° C
2016-2020, M7 D8
Meat loaf with red wine glaze
$173.00
CAMBRIDGE & SUNSET CALIFORNIA SERIES
ZINFANDEL, 2014
Zinfandel does well in the hot, dry climate and soils
of Lodi where most of the grapes for this wine were
cultivated. Ruby in colour, it has aromas of red berries,
forest fruits and leather. The palate is soft, mediumbodied with balsamic flavours and a sour cherry finish.
Drinking nicely now, it is best enjoyed over the next two
to three years.
Zinfandel
Red berries, leather
Forest fruits, balsamic
18° C
2016-2019, M7 D8
Pork chops with balsamic cherry sauce
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8738
$28.83
$173.00
CAMBRIDGE & SUNSET CALIFORNIA SERIES PINOT
NOIR, 2014
Pinot Noir prefers the cooler regions of Sonoma County
and Napa Valley, and these were blended with grapes
from the Sacramento River Delta to produce a balanced,
yet firm wine. Garnet in colour, the 2014 has floral
aromas with a soft, light palate and flavours of juicy red
berry fruits.
Pinot Noir
Floral, violets
Juicy berries
8739
CAMBRIDGE COLD CREEK VINEYARD CHARDONNAY,
CARNEROS, 2014
Cold Creek Ranch is on the cooler Sonoma side of the
Los Carneros appellation. Aromas of passion fruit, lime
$39.00 and vanilla lead to a soft palate full of tropical fruits.
This is a smooth, medium-bodied dry white with flavours
of nectarines and other white fruits. The vineyard is
shrouded in fog in the mornings which slowly burns off
$234.00 as the region warms up. Chardonnay grapes are thus
protected from the sun’s rays to ripen slowly and retain
natural acidity. The wine underwent partial malolactic
fermentation and was aged for 11 months in French oak barrels,
although the oak remains subtly in the background.
Chardonnay
18° C
Passion fruit, lime, vanilla
2016-2019, M8 D8
Tropical fruits, nectarines, [00]
Grilled veal chop and sautéed broccoli
with garlic
8° C
2016-2019, M7 D9
Free-range roasted rosemary garlic
chicken with roasted potatoes
Finding a little time to
frolic in the vineyards
post-harvest.
CALIFORNIA CAMBRIDGE CELLARS >>
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8740
$43.50
$261.00
CAMBRIDGE MERITAGE, NAPA VALLEY, 2013
A concentrated spicy wine made from Bordeaux grape varieties, the Cambridge
Meritage 2013 is a blend of 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 21%
Cabernet Franc. Aromas of coffee and spice mingle with black fruits, herbs
and smoky bacon. The palate is soft and juicy with leafy blackcurrant flavours.
Produced from 100% Napa Valley grapes, 2013 was a year that favoured laterripening varieties such as the noble Cabernet Sauvignon with consistent weather
allowing full development of flavour and tannins. Medium to full-bodied, the wine
is soft, supple and structured. The individual lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
and Cabernet Franc were matured in premium French oak barrels for 18 months
prior to selecting and blending the best barrels.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet
Franc
Black fruits, smoky
Juicy fruits, herbs, leafy, blackcurrant
18° C
2016-2022, M6 D7
Rolled flank steak stuffed with blue
cheese and bread crumbs
8741
$36.67
$220.00
TIERRA Y MAR ZINFANDEL, EL RIO VIVO, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, 2014
A single-vineyard wine produced from old vine Zinfandel cultivated on
steep eastern slopes in the Russian River Valley region, Tierra y Mar
Zinfandel is a massive wine at 16.8% alcohol! Despite its frighteningly
high alcohol level, the wine is perfectly balanced and very drinkable, a
testament to the concentrated, flavoursome grapes produced by the old
vines. Complex aromas of smoke, lavender, spices and wood lead to more
dark fruits and spice on the palate. Medium-bodied with good acidity,
it ends with some chewy tannin. It was matured for 13 months in 70%
French and 30% new American oak.
Zinfandel
Lavender, smoke, woody
Dark fruits, spice
18° C
2016-2020, M7 D8
Classic New Orleans gumbo
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CALIFORNIA CAMBRIDGE CELLARS
Butterfly Ridge Central
Coast Cabernet
Sauvignon vineyard,
located in Paso Robles;
the vines are 19 years
old and produce intense,
luscious berries. The
bright sunlight and the
proximity to the ocean
make this an ideal location
for growing Cabernet
Sauvignon.
MOUNTAIN VIEW WINERY
View Winery is now fully owned
San Rafael Mountain
by Angelo Pera and his family. Angelo
manages 19 vineyards ranging in size from
two to 40-acre plots and is ably assisted
by his two daughters Olivia and Christina.
CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN VIEW WINERY >>
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8744
$12.75
8743
$12.75
OPIMIAN CALIFORNIA WHITE, NV
A light, refreshing white with flavours of stone fruits,
peaches, some floral notes and a touch of marzipan,
the Opimian California white is a blend of Pinot Grigio,
Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer. All varieties were
cold-fermented.
OPIMIAN CALIFORNIA RED, NV
This easy-drinking red is soft and smooth with red berry
flavours. Produced from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Zinfandel, Pinot Noir and Barbera, the vines were
planted between 1982 and 1994. Half the wine was
matured in American oak.
$153.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Pinot
Noir, Barbera
Wine gums
Red berries
$153.00
18° C
Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay,
Gewürztraminer
2016-2017, M8 D9
Pulled pork sliders
Stone fruit, marzipan, floral
Peaches, lemon, [00]
6° C
2016-2017, M8 D9
Seared scallops with citrus ginger
sauce
8746
$18.92
8745
$19.00
RIVERVIEW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CALIFORNIA,
2014
Produced from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown on
California’s Central Coast, Riverview 2014 has aromas
of dark fruits with a hint of leather. The wine was aged
for eight months in second-use American oak barrels
and is light to medium-bodied.
BUTTERFLY RIDGE PINOT GRIGIO, CALIFORNIA, 2015
Pale in colour with aromas of fresh pears, Butterfly
Ridge Pinot Grigio is soft and light on the palate with a
crisp lemon and lime acidity and flavour of green apples.
The La Slough Vineyard in Clarksburg was planted in
2001 on sandy loam soils mixed with fertile clay.
$227.00
Pinot Grigio
Apples, pears
Crisp lemon, lime, [00]
6° C
$228.00
2016-2017, M8 D9
Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark fruit, hint of leather
Grilled shrimp with avocado, apple and
citrus vinaigrette
Juicy dark fruits
18° C
2016-2018, M8 D9
Baked lasagne
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CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN VIEW WINERY >>
Angelo Pera and his daughter
Christina in the Chardonnay
vineyard inspecting the vines
for proper development; in
this vineyard, they grow a
heavy canopy of leaves to
protect the grapes from too
much direct sunlight, resulting
in proper evenness in ripening
that is desired for producing
the Butterfly Ridge, Monterey
County, Chardonnay.
8747
$20.67
$248.00
BUTTERFLY RIDGE CHARDONNAY, MONTEREY COUNTY, 2014
The northernmost areas of Monterey, those closest to the ocean, are
cold and windy with gusts and fog blowing in from Monterey Bay. This
is viticulture at the limit of being almost too cold to grow and ripen
wine grapes; perfect for high quality Chardonnay. Butterfly Ridge
Chardonnay 2014 has spicy fruit aromas leading to a soft, broad
palate with crisp lemon acidity. Vines were planted over thirty years
ago on sandy loam soils. The grapes were harvested and fermented in
stainless steel with no use of oak. The wine went through malolactic
fermentation to temper the grapes’ natural cool climate acidity.
Chardonnay
White fruits, spice
Lemon, grapefruit, [00]
8° C
2016-2018, M8 D9
Meyer lemon crab salad
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8748
$13.92
BUTTERFLY RIDGE ZINFANDEL ROSÉ, CALIFORNIA,
2015
Vibrant in colour with aromas of red cherries and
strawberries, Butterfly Ridge Zinfandel Rosé is
fermented a little drier than most blush wines, with
11.5% alcohol. The palate is smooth with flavours of red
berries and cream balanced with a sherbet finish.
$167.00
8749
Zinfandel
Strawberry
$20.08
Red berries, cream, [00]
6° C
$241.00
2016-2017, M8 D9
BUTTERFLY RIDGE MERLOT, CENTRAL COAST, 2015
Merlot grapes were grown on the eastern side of
Santa Maria in the Central Coast of California. Santa
Maria Valley has one of the longest growing seasons
in California. Mellow aromas of forest fruits and some
savoury notes lead to a medium to full-bodied wine,
supple and well-balanced. Vines were planted in 1988
on an east/west axis. Warm daytime temperatures and
sun allow the grapes to fully ripen.
Merlot
Brie grilled cheese with strawberries
sandwich
Mellow, forest fruits
Savoury
18° C
2016-2020, M7 D8
Mushroom Marsala fettuccine
8750
$21.83
$262.00
BUTTERFLY RIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CENTRAL
COAST, 2014
Intense fresh blackcurrants, spicy oak and smoky bacon
aromas complement one another. The palate is mellow
with good mid-palate fruit and some firm chewy tannins
on the finish. The vineyard is located in northern Paso
Robles, with 2014 producing concentrated grapes. After
fermentation, the wine was matured for eight months in
American oak barrels.
8751
Cabernet Sauvignon
Blackcurrant, spicy oak
$24.58
Smoke, firm finish
18° C
2016-2018, M8 D9
Bison cheeseburger with caramelized
onions and horseradish aioli
$295.00
BUTTERFLY RIDGE PINOT NOIR, CENTRAL COAST, 2015
Intense red berry fruits, great Pinot Noir character with
a soft, light palate, this wine is smooth with bags of
flavour. The Pinot Noir was planted on the Santa Maria
Vineyard in 1998. Sunny days interspersed with cool,
foggy evenings leads to perfect flavour development
and balanced acidity. The wine was aged for a short
time in oak.
Pinot Noir
Red berries
Smooth, red fruits
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16° C
2016-2018, M8 D9
Herb-butter roasted turkey with Pinot
Noir gravy
CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN VIEW WINERY
VINOSELECCIÓN
Spain, which has centuries of winemaking
history, had somewhat lost its way. The
last decade has seen a renaissance all
around Spain with interest in all things
food and wine.
The Sierra de Cantabria
mountain range, Rioja
Alavesa; the vineyards lie at
high altitudes, thus cooler
temperatures help the grapes
acquire moderate acid levels
and good color.
Spain
SPAIN VINOSELECCIÓN >>
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8754
$18.17
$109.00
8755
AZUMBRE VERDEJO, DO RUEDA, AGRÍCOLA
CASTELLANA, 2015
Pale and bright in colour, Azumbre Verdejo 2015 has
aromas of fresh green apples and cut hay. The palate
is soft and broad in structure with flavours of pears and
other white fruits. It is produced from 100% Verdejo, the
principal grape variety of Rueda named after the green
colour of the berries.
$22.33
$134.00
SANZ SAUVIGNON, DO RUEDA, VINOS SANZ, 2015
Pale lime in colour with restrained aromas of fresh limes
and cream, this wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Sanz
Sauvignon 2015 shows more fruit on the palate with
flavours of gooseberries and green apples which linger.
Produced at the oldest winery in Rueda, Vinos Sanz
was established over six generations ago at La Seca
and was one of the first to plant Sauvignon Blanc. The
estate covers over 100 hectares of grapes with the best
Sauvignon Blanc plots selected.
Verdejo
Sauvignon Blanc
Fresh green apples, hay
Limes, cream
White fruits, pears, [02]
Gooseberry, apple, [00]
6° C
6° C
2016-2017, M8 D9
2016-2017, M8 D9
Roasted halibut served with purée of
spring peas and tender potatoes
8756
$26.50
$159.00
Grilled sea bass with chili-lime
dressing
ENATE GEWÜRZTRAMINER, DO SOMONTANO, BODEGA ENATE, 2015
Somontano, meaning at the foot of the mountains, lies close to the
Pyrenees Mountains and the border with France. Bodega Enate was
founded in the early 1990s and winemaker Jesús Artajona Serrano
has been making fine quality wines there since the very beginning.
The 2015 Gewürztraminer has aromas of lemon and citronella with a
soft, smooth body and intense flavours of Turkish delight and lemon
curd which haunt the palate, complemented by delicious fresh acidity.
2015 was a top-notch vintage in Somontano. The grapes were picked
fully ripe and underwent several hours of skin contact prior to cool
fermentation, then early bottling in November to capture all the fruit.
Gewürztraminer
Lemon, citronella
Turkish delight, lemon curd, [00]
6° C
2016-2017, M8 D9
Sesame-ginger Salmon en Papillote
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8757
$16.83
$101.00
VAL DE LOS FRAILES ROSADO, DO CIGALES, BODEGA
VALDELOSFRAILES, GRUPO MATARROMERA, 2015
The Val de Los Frailes Rosado is a dry rosé brimming with exuberant
red fruits. Cigales, in the north of Spain, is renowned for the quality of its
rosés and this one certainly deserves attention. Tempranillo grapes with
a touch of Verdejo were grown on the Finca Terrón Blanco Vineyard
and produced a raspberry-coloured wine which exudes juicy red fruits,
raspberry, and strawberry jam. 90 hectares of vines are planted on
loamy clay soils around Quintanilla de Trigueros.
Tempranillo, Verdejo
Strawberry, wine gums
Raspberry, strawberry jam, [00]
6° C
2016-2017, M8 D9
Seared scallops with Serrano ham
8759
8758
$20.50
$123.00
EMINA TINTO FINO ROBLE, DO RIBERA DEL DUERO,
BODEGA EMINA, GRUPO MATARROMERA, 2014
A sister winery to Val de Los Frailes, Emina is part of
the same Matarromera Group set up by Carlos Moro, an
agricultural engineer turned winemaker extraordinaire.
Emina Tinto Fino Roble 2014 is deep in colour with ripe
blackberry fruit, plums and vanilla. A deliciously vibrant
wine with mellow flavours of cooked forest fruits, it ends
with zippy acidity and lingering black cherry and vanilla.
KODEN, 9 MESES, DOCA RIOJA, BODEGAS LUIS
ALEGRE, 2014
Bodegas Luis Alegre lies close to the town of Laguardia
in the Rioja Alavesa sub-region. The winery is set into
$20.50 the hillside, allowing grapes to be gravity-fed directly
into tank after picking. Koden has an intense, spicy,
smoky aroma which slightly masks the fruit lurking
in the background. This is a medium-bodied wine,
$123.00 concentrated with meaty fruit flavours and chewy
tannins on the finish. The grapes coming from some
younger vines underwent cold soak before fermentation.
The wine was matured for nine months in new American oak barrels.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo
Blackberry, vanilla
Mellow cooked fruit, black cherries
18° C
2016-2022, M6 D8
Spanish lamb stew
SPAIN VINOSELECCIÓN >>
Smoky bacon, spice
Meaty, forest fruits
18° C
2016-2024, M6 D7
Beef, pork and lamb meatballs in
tomato and piquillo pepper sauce
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8760
$26.00
$156.00
LUIS ALEGRE CRIANZA, DOCA RIOJA, BODEGAS LUIS
ALEGRE, 2013
Luis Alegre Crianza is a firm, linear wine with marked
acidity, requiring some time in bottle to soften. It has
mellow aromas of cooked fruit and spice, vanilla, and red
berries with a twist of dill. A blend of 90% Tempranillo
with 5% Graciano, and 5% Garnacha, this is a barrel
selection. The grapes were cultivated on 40-year-old
vines at an altitude of 500 metres. After harvesting
by hand and fermentation, the wine was aged for 14
months in 80% American and 20% French oak.
8761
$23.50
$141.00
VIÑA EIZAGA CRIANZA, DOCA RIOJA, VINOS EIZAGA,
2013
Distinctly oaky with an intense pencil lead characteristic,
dark fruits and slate, this is a firm, solid wine. Produced
from 100% Tempranillo, vines are planted on calcareous
soils close to the Sierra Cantabria Mountains, which
act as a natural barrier to the stormy, humid weather
conditions coming in from the Bay of Biscay. Vinos
Eizaga is a family-owned estate with brothers Carlos
and Javier Garcia working 40 hectares. The wine was
matured for 14 months in oak.
Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha
Tempranillo
Mellow cooked fruits
Intense, spicy oak, cedar
Red berries, dill, cranberries
Firm, tight palate
18° C
18° C
2017-2022, M6 D6
2016-2022, M6 D7
Pork, chorizo and potato stew
Filet of beef, fondant potato and
truffled wild mushrooms
Félix A. González
Jiménez, the Grupo
Matarromera
winemaker, crafts
several types of wines,
from young reds
through to Crianzas
and Reservas.
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SPAIN VINOSELECCIÓN
BODEGAS BENTOMIZ
Málaga
Winemaking history in the hills around Málaga is one of
the oldest in Europe, but with demand for sweet wines
falling dramatically, many old vineyards were abandoned.
Clara Verheij and her husband André Both moved to
Andalucía in the 1990s. They bought a plot of land in
Sayalonga and found that unbeknownst to them they were
the proud owners of an abandoned vineyard; the vines
are 80 to 100 years old and were planted on the Terruño
Pizarroso slate soils. Today, they have received critical
acclaim internationally for their wines which are served in
dozens of Michelin-starred restaurants.
David, the proprietors’ godson, four years
old and already helping with the harvest.
They named the Ariyanas David, Tinto
Dulce after him, as he was born in the
same year this wine was created.
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8762
$35.50
$213.00
ARIYANAS SECO, SOBRE LÍAS FINAS, DO SIERRAS DE
MÁLAGA, BODEGAS BENTOMIZ, 2014
Bodegas Bentomiz is in the Axarquía sub-region which
runs along the coast and inland to Nerja. Vines are
located in the hills in sight of the Mediterranean Sea
where they enjoy long, dry summers moderated by the
sea breeze. Produced from Moscatel de Alejandría, the
Ariyanas Seco Sobre Lías Finas has intense citrus limes
aromas with flinty notes; the palate is soft with structure
and a pithy grapefruit finish. Fermented to dryness, it
was matured on fine lees for eight months.
8763
ARIYANAS DAVID, TINTO DULCE, DO MÁLAGA,
BODEGAS BENTOMIZ, 2013
Ariyanas derives its name from the Moorish hamlet that
stood beside the vineyard centuries ago and comes from
$34.33 the Arabic word for aromatic. Ariyanas David, produced
from 100% Merlot, is a naturally sweet red wine with
aromas of redcurrants, sloes and raspberries. The grapes
were harvested at the end of August, and then left on
$206.00 drying racks for three days. The wine was fermented to
achieve 13% alcohol with a natural residual sweetness
perfectly balanced by the acidity. It was matured in oak
barrels for six months. It can be served as an apéritif, with chocolate and
fruit desserts or with main dishes such as game.
Merlot
Sloes, redcurrants
Raspberries, cranberries, [06]
8° C
Moscatel de Alejandría
2016-2020, M8 D9
Green apples, lime
Pan-roasted duck breast with
raspberry sauce
Grapefruit, flint, [01]
6° C
2016-2017, M8 D9
Spicy Thai crab and sweet corn fritters
8765
8764
$35.17
ARIYANAS DULCE, NATURALMENTE DULCE, DO
MÁLAGA, BODEGAS BENTOMIZ, 2011
Bright in colour, there are intense aromas of all manner
of citrus fruits, mandarins and tangerines, with orange
blossom, a hint of dried apricot, and vanilla. The palate is
soft with great acidity, finishing on flavours of lemon and
apricot; sweet, yet elegant and refreshing.
$211.00
The top of the range and a stunning wine, the Ariyanas
Dulce Terruño Pizarroso is complex and mellow with
$56.00 aromas of cassis, passion fruit, cape gooseberries, and
other tropical fruits. Matured for six months in new
French oak, the quality of the fruit yielded by these old
vines on the poor Terruño Pizarroso slate soils takes it
$336.00 all in its stride and simply shines through with lingering
flavours of fresh apricots and bitter almonds. In keeping
with the style of the wines, the Ariyanas are all elegantly
presented and sealed with the stylish Vinolok glass stopper which,
incidentally, is super easy to reseal and keep in the fridge.
Moscatel de Alejandría
Moscatel de Alejandría
Complex, tropical fruits
Mandarins, tangerines
Cape gooseberries, apricots, bitter
almond, [08]
Citrus, vanilla, apricots, [08]
6° C
2016-2020, M7 D9
Apricot cobbler
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ARIYANAS DULCE, TERRUÑO PIZARROSO, DO MÁLAGA,
BODEGAS BENTOMIZ, 2009
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8° C
2016-2020, M7 D9
Terrine of foie gras and confit duck
with apricots and fresh almonds,
Cabrales blue cheese
SPAIN BODEGAS BENTOMIZ
The Brandy cellars at Pérez
Barquero, where this noble spirit,
produced from wine distillation,
ages in old casks to slowly
acquire its aroma and flavor.
PÉREZ BARQUERO
Andalucía, Montilla-Moriles
Bodega Pérez Barquero was established in 1905
in the historic winemaking centre of Montilla. Here
it produces wines from grapes grown on the chalky
soils of the Sierra de Montilla and Los Moriles Altos.
Pedro Ximénez grapes thrive on the albariza soils.
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Freshly-picked grape bunches are laid out on straw
mats and bathed in the end-of-summer sun; they
are turned over several times by hand. The areas of
land, where this process is carried out, are called
“paseras”, from the Spanish “pasa” (raisin).
8766
$20.17
FINCA LA CAÑADA, VERDEJO, DOP MONTILLAMORILES, PÉREZ BARQUERO, 2015
A dry, still wine produced from Verdejo grapes, Finca La
Cañada 2015 has a honeyed aroma overlaying green
apples and vanilla. The palate is broad in structure with
fresh apple flavours and crisp acidity.
$121.00
Verdejo
Honey, vanilla, green apples
Crisp green apples, [00]
6° C
2016-2017, M8 D9
Chicken fajitas and rice salad
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8767
8768
LOS AMIGOS FINO, DOP MONTILLA-MORILES, PÉREZ
BARQUERO
The main grape in the Montilla-Moriles region is Pedro
Ximénez or PX which thrives in this hot, arid climate.
$21.17 The same grape is used to make a range of styles,
although all start out the same way. The grapes are
picked and pressed and the juice fermented. Once
fermentation is complete the wines undergo malolactic
$127.00 fermentation. They are then placed in concrete or oak
vats and left in order for a “flor” to develop. This is a type
of yeast that develops on the surface of the wine as a
film, feeding from nutrients in the wine and adding flavour. Those wines
with the most “flor” produce the Fino style. Los Amigos Fino has flinty
smoke characteristics combined with apple and a long finish. It is dry
with a natural alcohol of 15%.
$23.50
$141.00
LOS AMIGOS AMONTILLADO, DOP MONTILLAMORILES, PÉREZ BARQUERO
Amontillado has an altogether more nutty style. These
are matured in American oak casks in a solera system
for an extended period of time, taking on an amber
colour. Los Amigos Amontillado has aromas of burnt
sugar, treacle, vanilla and raisins with a nutty, woody
finish.
Pedro Ximénez
Treacle, vanilla
Nutty, oaky, [01]
18° C
Ready to drink, will not develop in
bottle
Pedro Ximénez
Fried Spanish anchovies with fennel
and Romesco sauce
Flinty, apples
Smoky, [00]
8° C
Ready to drink, will not develop in
bottle
Prawns and Ibérico ham
8769
$33.00
$198.00
GRAN BARQUERO PEDRO XIMÉNEZ, DOP MONTILLAMORILES, PÉREZ BARQUERO
Gran Barquero Pedro Ximénez is the ultimate in
decadence with over 420 grams per litre of syrupy
sweetness. Mahogany in colour, it has aromas of treacle,
raisins and liquorice. The rich, sweet palate is offset by
bitter raisin and chocolate with acidity providing length.
It is not a wine for everyday drinking, but an unctuous
treat at the end of a meal.
BRIGADIER BRANDY, PÉREZ BARQUERO
Spain produces some fine brandy, and
Brigadier is smooth and mellow. Amber
in colour, it was matured in the solera
system for six months. Woody and quince
aromas lead to nice, sweet oaky flavours
and a soft finish.
8770
Pedro Ximénez
Treacle, raisins, liquorice
$24.83 $149.00
Bitter raisins, [10]
18° C
Ready to drink, will not develop in
bottle
Dark chocolate fondant
SPAIN PÉREZ BARQUERO
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Cinciano is on the site of a medieval hamlet sitting
on the crest looking across to San Gimignano,
nestled in the hills and down onto the less
picturesque town of Poggibonsi. Winemaker
Valerio Marconi makes a range of wines and is
also responsible for pressing the estates’ olives.
Young and dynamic, Valerio is passionate about
every aspect of this estate and his region.
ltaly
8771
$21.50
$129.00
CINCIANO
Poggibonsi
CINCIANO BIANCO, IGP TOSCANA, 2015
Stone fruits and mineral aromas belie the mandarin
and tangerine citrus flavours on the palate. This is a
soft, smooth wine with a crisp lemon acidity and a long
grapefruit finish. Produced from 70% Viognier, 20%
Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Grechetto, it has great
appeal. Vines are cultivated on slopes of Albarese soils
at 200 metres with south east exposure. After picking
by hand, the grapes were de-stemmed, pressed and the
juice rapidly cooled and left to decant.
8772
$24.67
$148.00
CINCIANO GOTIFREDO, IGP TOSCANA, 2015
Grapes from young Sangiovese vines were used to
produce this flavoursome rosé. Raspberry pink in colour,
it has a savoury edge to the nose, with bready notes
and some blackcurrant. This is a serious style of rosé,
well-balanced with firm acidity and structure. The vines
are four to ten years old, planted on stony compact soils
composed of shale, schist and limestone.
Sangiovese
Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Grechetto
White fruits, stone
Lemon, mandarins, [00]
6° C
2016-2017, M8 D9
Raspberries, blackcurrant
Savoury, bready notes, [00]
6° C
2016-2017, M8 D9
Caprese salad and prosciutto
Panko-breaded cod with lemon-garlic
asparagus
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OPIMIAN CELLAR OFFERING 243
ITALY CINCIANO >>
The Tower area of Cinciano’s
“agriturismo” (farmhouse); it is
situated just 50 meters from the
heart of the estate and offers
breathtaking views of the valley.
8773
CINCIANO CHIANTI CLASSICO, DOCG, 2014
Youthful with concentration and a tight structure,
Cinciano Chianti Classico 2014 merits some keeping
before opening. Aromas of red cherry and vanilla lead
$30.17 to a linear structure with good balance, ripe tannins
and a dense, but fine texture. Produced from 100%
Sangiovese cultivated between 250 and 350 metres,
yields were restricted to 1.3 kilo per vine with grapes
$181.00 harvested by hand at the end of September, early
October. Fermentation was carried out in cement tanks
for ten days at 28°C to 30°C. The wine was matured in
large Slavonian oak casks for ten months.
Sangiovese
Red cherries, vanilla
Medium-bodied, ripe fruits
18° C
2016-2022, M6 D7
Pappardelle with wild boar ragù
ITALY CINCIANO
8774
CINCIANO CHIANTI CLASSICO, GRAN SELEZIONE,
DOCG, 2011
Medium brick ruby in colour with some developed notes,
Cinciano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2011 has
$52.83 mellow aromas with all-spice, vanilla, Morello cherries
and a touch of leather. The palate is soft and smooth
and the wine was matured for 30 months in Slavonian
oak casks. The highest quality selection of grapes
$317.00 were hand-picked mid-October. Vines are planted at
300 metres facing south west and have an average
of 20 years of age. Lively flavours of liquorice, oak
and cherries dance on the tongue. A flavoursome wine, it will reach its
optimum for drinking in a couple of years.
Sangiovese
Mellow, vanilla, Morello cherries
Liquorice, oaky, cherries
18° C
2016-2022, M6 D7
New York Strip topped with gorgonzola,
served with caramelized onion compote
and garlic mashed potatoes
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8752
BUTTERFLY RIDGE CHARDONNAY, MONTEREY COUNTY,
2014
The northernmost areas of Monterey, those closest to the
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COUPON has spicy fruit aromas leading to a soft, broad palate with
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RIVERVIEW CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CALIFORNIA,
2014
Produced from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown on
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of dark fruits with a hint of leather. The wine was aged
for eight months in second-use American oak barrels
and is light to medium-bodied.
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
White fruits, spice
Dark fruit, hint of leather
Lemon, grapefruit, [00]
Juicy dark fruits
8° C
18° C
2016-2018, M8 D9
2016-2018, M8 D9
Meyer lemon crab salad
Baked lasagne
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