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White Six Week International Wines
Australian Chardonnay 4 - 3 - 0
Leave it to the Aussies to take the noble French grape and turn it into the wine equivalent of a full-on party. The Chardonnays of Australia continue to wow wine drinkers around the world with their unabashed celebration of opulent fruit and vanilla-oak, full-bodied flavour. Our Chardonnay is no exception. Full, supple, buttery and fruity, this golden wine delivers from start to clean, lingering finish. Ideal with chicken, fish, salads and cream-sauce pastas.
Australian Murray River Reserve 3 - 3 - 0
A full-flavoured and intense white from the Murray River wine region on the Victoria-New South Wales border. Herbaceous bouquets and ripe, tropical fruit flavours come through in this blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard and Muscat varieties. Crisp and dry, with refreshing acidity and a light hint of oak - perfect for seafood or Asian cuisines.
Australian Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 5 - 0 - 0
This full-bodied whie wine of remarkable intensity combines teh refreshing citrus lift of Semillon with vibrant tropical fruit flavours of pineapple and grapefruit from the Sauvignon Blanc. Well structured and fruit focused, this straw coloured wine offers a persistent finish.
California Blush Zinfandel
When California Red Zinfandel grapes are harvested early and processed with minimal skin contact, the result is a very friendly wine with a pink hue known as "Blush." Our Blush Zinfandel is medium bodied, displays nice fruit and has a suggestion of spice on the nose. An exclusive "Flavour Reserve" adds depth and a pleasant sweetness. Enjoy while very young, or age a few months for a more roundedadn mellow wine.
California French Columbard
A distinctive wine featuring complex tropical aromas, surprisingly rich mouthfeel and smooth, lingering finish. Lively and inviting in its youth, aging will reveal subtle herbaceous nuances. Often bottled with a touch of conditioner to accentuate the fruit character of the wine.
California Reserve Caves de Vin Blanc 0 - 3 - 0
An exclusive, full-bodied wine in the French tradition but with new world style. Its intriguing complexity comes from 3 different grape varieties from California - Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Colombard. Fermented without oak.
California Reserve Meritage Blanc 3 - 4 - 0
A typical Bordeaux blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon accented with a touch of Chardonnay. Dry, crisp and clean with subdued grassiness and flavours of apple, gooseberry and fig A light touch of French oak adds depth and creates the harmony.
California Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 3 - 4 - 0
Fresh and distinctively aromatic. Herbaceous and grassy scent, balancing nicely with the subtle fruit. Crisp finish.
Chilean Chardonnay 3 - 1 - 0
Our Chilean Chardonnay displays charming flavours and personality: lively and medium-bodied, with citrus and apple notes. Versatile in matching with food, particularly with fine fish and seafood dishes.
French Voignier 3 - 0 -0
This dry, full-bodied wine has a powerful, rich and complex aroma of ripe apricots, orange blossoms and tropical fruit flavours. Deep gold in colour; this wine is best consumed young.
German Müller-Thurgau 3 - 0 - 1
Developed as a cross combining the lively qualities of Riesling with the viticultural reliability of Sylvaner, Germany’s most widely cultivated grape attains rare heights in aroma and flavour. Winexpert's German Müller-Thurgau is crisp and clean, with a grapey fruit character, low to medium acidity, and a pleasantly fragrant aroma. Vibrant flavours of crunchy green apples are imparted in its floral residual sweetness, aided by the addition of our F-pack™* finishing package.
German Riesling Auslese 3 - 0 - 1
This medium bodied, straw coloured wine presents perfumy aromas of citrus fruits, honey and ripe pearsand luscious flavours of green apples, peaces and tropical fruits. Complete with Suss Reserve Pack.
German Riesling Traminer 3 - 0 - 0
The fresh, crips flavours of Riesling combined with the exotic spiciness of Gewürztraminer produce a full, dry wine with immense character and a round and well-balanced finish.
German Gewürztraminer 4 - 0 - 0
This immensely charming, exotic wine is true to its German translation: spicy. Deeply coloured and opulently aromatic, with an unmistakably flowery perfume and flavours of lychees and roses. Crisp, lush, and refreshing - a wonderful match with spicy foods, strong cheeses and fresh fruits.
Global Cuvée Piesporter 0 - 4 - 2
Made with Rieslings from Washington and California; styled after wines from Piesport, Germany. Fruit and citrus on the nose. Peach, apricot and apple flavours. A Flavour Reserve made with Riesling adds a touch of sweetness to balance the natural acids and create a lasting finish.
Global Cuvée Emerald Riesling 0 - 3 - 0
This is a cross of Johannisberg Riesling and Muscadelle developed specifically for California vineyards. Its appeal comes from attractive acidity with green apple and floral aromatics typical of fine Riesling, while offering excellent value. Cellar Craft elevates the sensory profile further with the addition of Yakima Johannisberg Riesling juice in a ratio of 20% Yakima Riesling to 80% California Riesling. This adds subtle tangerine aromatics and notes of apricot, peach and rose petal to the overall impression.
Italian Barolo Bianco 3 - 0 - 0
Straw in colour; this classic has expressive aromas of spiced honey and almonds and flavours reminiscent of peaches and pears. Lush and full bodied, yet dry and fruity.
Italian Pinot Grigio 2 - 0 - 0
The uniquely Italian version of the well known Pinot Gris grape, picked earlier in Italy than in all other regions and well before its characteristic loss of acidity at ripening, for a bright, crisp, dry white wine with a gentle perfume and a detectable spiciness. Fresh, fragrant and lively, its flavours include a certain flintiness with hints of citrus and almonds.
Italian RuservaVerdicchio
From the Marche region in central eastern Italy. The favourite Italian "fish wine." Delicate bouquet, subtle fruit and very harmonious. Pleasant after taste with a hint of bitterness. A quiet wine that is to be enjoyed young.
Italian Trebbiano di Soave 2 - 2 - 0
Traditionally made from the garganega and trebbiano grapes, this Italian white displays a crisp flinty and persistently fruity nose. Delicately bitter; this medium-bodied wine is elegantly light and refreshing on the palate.
Italian Verdicchio 2 - 0 - 0
Verdicchio is one of central Italy’s extremely popular white wine varieties, produced from the astonishingly lively Verdicchio grape. Its name is derived from verde, meaning green, referring to the yellow-green skin of the grape, which gives the wine a subtle, greenish hue. The aroma is delicate, light and fruity, and the flavour is pleasantly crisp and distinctly dry, with bright lemony acidity and a fresh, elegant finish that cleans the palate. Verdicchio allows for early consumption and pairs perfectly with seafood and cream sauce pastas.
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 3 - 1 - 0
Tantalizing aromas of tropical fruits and honey act as a back drop to bold citrus notes of grapefruit and fresh melon.
Poussé Blanc 0 - 4 - 0
An unoaked Chardonnay enhanced with a touch of Chenin Blanc. The unoaked style accents the natural flavour of the grapes. Suggestions of apple, peach and pear. A big wine with easy drinking qualities.
South African Chenin Blanc 3 - 0 - 0
Pale straw colour with a green tinge and the aroma of summer melon, this medium to full-bodied, dry white wine evokes luscious tropical fruit flavours and has a palate-pleasing, well balanced, crisp, lingering aftertaste.
Washington Late Harvest Riesling
Extra mature Riesling grapes from White Sands Vineyard in Washington provides the foundation for this luscious wine. Our "Flavour Reserve" adds a concentration of tastes and natural sweetness that make late harvest wines so special. Notes of honey, apple and apricot dominate the aroma and taste, right through the rich finish. The wine displays all of the complexity of an Ice Wine, but with less sweetness.
Washington State White Merlot 0 - 4 - 2
All the charm of a fine Merlot, but with the freshness and softness that comes when the juice is quickly separated from the skins. Inviting salmon colour. Incredible fruit. Finished with an exclusive Flavour Reserve. A blush wine you must try.
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