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Lost Valley Winery - Upper Goulburn, Victoria

Pure Quality: Hand pruned, cane arched, leaf plucked, bunch thinned, hand picked ... that is just part of the care given to producing the best fruit possible to in turn make the level of quality that Lost Valley has become synonymous with.

Hazy Mountain Merlot (2004)

A wine of rich, dense, crimson purple colour and elegant, luscious characters with perfectly ripened fruit and well-structured oak. The palate is concentrated yet smooth, with subtle, soft tannins running through big red berry fruit and more than a hint of white truffle chocolate, spearmint and black pepper, giving the wine great structure, balance and a luscious lingering length. Aged for 15 months first in new French barriques (75%) and then new prime American Oak. Drinks beautifully now and will mature well with further cellaring (to 15 years). Allow to breathe or decant if possible for at least 20 minutes after opening. Alc/Vol 14% Residual sugar 0.28g/L - pH 3.59.

Lost Valley Winery Cortese (2006)

An almost perfect vintage, hot at the right times, meaning the vines come under the necessary stress during the growing period that leads to smaller berries and subsequent intensity of flavour. Wine: Straw yellow in colour with brilliant golden hues. Aromas of passion-fruit and Nashi pears are enhanced by orange-blossom and subdued citrus notes. The palate delivers crisp, balanced flavours of lemon zest and a hint of 'spritz' on the tongue, followed by a singular spice finish becoming golden and honeyed with age. Cellaring potential of up to 10 years. The perfect match to all crustaceans, game/shell fish, vibrant cheeses and assertively flavoured risotto. Bottled using screw-cap closures to maintain top wine quality and purity of flavours. Alc/Vol.14 % Residual Sugar 2.2gms/lt P.H.3.14

Lankeys Creek Wines - Tumbarumba, New South Wales

Lankeys Creek Wines is a small boutique winery located in the foot hills of the "cool climate"Tumbarumba wine district. We source fruit from local vineyards for our own wine as well as making wine for some other small labels.

2004 Chardonnay

12mths stirred in oak barrels, a blend of wild and controlled ferments, intense varietal nose with soft long finish.

Pinot Noir 2004

Subtle oak and soft tannins, almond essence, cherries, raspberries and a hint of pepper.

Little River Winery - Swan Valley, Western Australia

Purchased by the de Tastes family of Bordeaux in 1993 bringing over a 1000 years of family winemaking history to Little River to craft wines of distinct finesse and elegance.

Noble Classic (2004)

Made from very late picked Muscat. Aromas of fresh orange blossoms, Apricot, almond with a hint of oak. A huge luscious palate with a full round body.

Viognier - Marsanne (2004)

Totally unwooded,aromas of apricot, orange peel, almond and fennel seed. 60% Viognier and 40% Marsanne, rich full body, round full palate with a spicy lingering finish


With Gratitude,

Josefine

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