Archive for the ‘Sparkling Wines - Champagne’ Category

MUMM CORDON ROUGE NV

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008


In the late 19th century, this Champagne was decorated with the famous red ribbon as a tribute to the Légion d’Honneur. 77 wines make up this reference Champagne. Well-structured, tonic, elegant and long, Cordon Rouge sums up the spirit, know-how and dynamism of the Mumm Champagne house.Pinot Noir (45%), rounded and full; structures this blend with strength and power. Fruitiness, liveliness and a rustic feel are provided by Pinot Meunier (25%). Chardonnay (30%) gives this Champagne all its finesse and elegance. Tasting Note: Fresh golden yellow colour with jade tints; an elegant stream of bubbles rising to form a rich, lively foam. The nose develops aromas of lemon and grapefruit, with notes of white peach, apricot and acidulous apple. Lingering notes of vanilla, dried fruit and honey. Complex fresh fruit and caramel flavours are the mark of a great wine. A touch of acidity and remarkable length in the mouth make a consistently delightful finish.

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Premium Wine List: Bollinger Special Cuvee NV

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008


- Champagne, France -Pinot noir and Pinot Meunier (15 per cent) drive the wine, augmented by fermentation in old oak barrels. The result is a complex spicy, bready, toasty, baked apple bouquet, the palate complete and round, with an unexpected touch of

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Premium Wine List: Lanson Black Label NV

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008


Champagne, FranceA superb surprise! Outstanding quality and value. Pale straw colour, good mousse followed by very fine profuse bead with excellent persistence. The nose again is very impressive, yeasty aroma with biscuit, toasted honey and a flor sherry like background, indicative of some aged reserve wines being incorporated into the base blend. Full bodied, creamy palate with fine flavours and excellent persistence. Biscuit, cashew and yeast lees flavours are dominant. Crisp acid finish, followed by a long aftertaste of grapefruit and yeast lees. Stock up!

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Premium Wine List: Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin La Grand Dame 1996

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008


(Champagne, France)Veuve’s finest cuvee, this in terms of vintage icon Champagnes, is a bargain. The product of the extraordinary 96 vintage, this sparkling will mature in the bottle into one of the classics (If you can leave it alone!)

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MOET & CHANDON NV

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008


- Champagne, France -“This wine swept me away; the clean, smooth, fruit-driven bouquet with its twist of nut and cashew, the almost delicate palate with attractively smooth nectarine and citrus flavours running though to a beguiling finish.” <b

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Premium Wine List: Lanson Gold Label 1996

Monday, May 19th, 2008


(Champagne, France)“Burnt malty/creamy/oatmeal aromas - a little subdued with nuances of fish oil. Lovely bright, ‘zingy’, zesty lemon rind fruit on a creamy oatmeal palate. Great oak complexity and excellent acid length. Rating: 5 Stars * * * * *” Winestate Magazine

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Premium Wine List: Perrier Jouet Epoque 1998

Sunday, May 18th, 2008


(Champagne, France)’..this wine takes you into the highest echelon of champagne quality. excellent mousse.. spotlessly clean…glorious length and intensity, leaving the mouth tingling with anticipation for another sip, and another …’ 97 out of 100, James Halliday, Weekend Australian

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Premium Wine List: Bollinger Grand Annee 1997

Sunday, May 18th, 2008


(Champagne, France)“Wonderfully scented, fresh hay nose with a glorious rich, minerally taste. Honeyed orange zests, long and persistent - even more dreamy and biscuity the next day under a pressure top, which augurs well for the future.” 5 stars, Decanter Magazine

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Premium Wine List: Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vintage 1999

Saturday, May 17th, 2008


(Champagne, France)With its distinctive purple label, the Veuve is a sexy, sophisticated Champagne. Made only in the best years, the vintage is Pinot Noir dominant style, with intense, super dry fruit characters and a firm acid backbone.

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PIPER HEIDSIECK CUVEE BRUT NV (200ml)

Saturday, May 17th, 2008


Please Note: This is a Piccolo SizePiper-Heidsieck cuvée Brut is an exceptionally well balanced champagne – fresh and lively, with light aromas of citrus fruits and spring flowers. Piper-Heidsieck cuvée Brut champagne brings its own lively, vivacious and exuberant character to dry champagne’s traditional elegance and finesse. Piper-Heidsieck’s cuvée Brut combines 50 rigorously selected growths. Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes give cuvée Brut its structure and elegance. Reserve wines from earlier years are used to create a more rounded blend and ensure the originality of the Piper-Heidsieck style. The wine’s harmony develops over the course of slow ageing in Piper-Heidsieck’s chalk cellars.Ideal for drinks with friends, cocktail and garden parties, nights spent enjoying every moment until dawn’s early light, informal fish and seafood dinners, “nouvelle cuisine” surprises… all manner of choice is permitted! A wine that celebrates joie de vivre, and the pleasure of getting together with the people we love.

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