Wines Included In This Case Are:
Mendoza Chardonnay, Kaiken Ultra (Uco Valley, Argentina)
(100% Chardonnay)
From the renowned Altamira sub-region in the Uco Valley, where high altitude, ample sunshine & a high diurnal range provide optimal conditions for growing Chardonnay.
This wine is gold in colour with youthful hues. On the nose, aromas of pineapple, white peach & citrus intertwine with vanilla & a touch of smoke from the oak ageing. The palate is rich & complex with good acidity & a long, lingering finish.
Zapallar Sauvignon Blanc, Outer Limits by Montes (Aconcagua Costa, Chile)
(100% Sauvignon Blanc)
Montes have broken boundaries with this intense & lively aromatic Sauvignon Blanc by being the first to plant vines in Zapallar. Attractive tropical notes of passion fruit & pink grapefruit mingle with tomato leaf & a subtle saline touch on the finish hints at the coastal origin.
Albariño, Bodega Garzón Reserve (Maldonado, Uruguay)
(100% Albariño/Alvarinho)
This wine is pale yellow in colour with green reflections. On the nose, there are intense aromas of peach & citrus. The freshness & minerality on the mid-palate is superb, ably supported by a remarkable acidity which frames the juicy fruit on the crisp finish.
Tannat, Bodega Garzón Reserve (Maldonado, Uruguay)
(100% Tannat)
This wine is deep purple in colour. On the nose, there are intense aromas of plums & raspberries, with a hint of spice. It is a full-bodied wine, with ripe tannins complementing the juicy dark fruit & mineral notes. It is a striking & powerful wine.
`Terroir` Luján de Cuyo Malbec, Altos Las Hormigas (Mendoza, Argentina)
(100% Malbec)
This wine is bright violet in colour, with ruby red hues. On the nose, there are aromas of plums with soft mineral notes & a hint of mint & herbs. On the palate, it is well balanced with firm tannins & a long, vibrant finish.
Zapallar Pinot Noir, Outer Limits by Montes (Aconcagua Valley, Chile)
(100% Pinot Noir)
An elegant Pinot Noir, this has vibrant ripe cherries & seductive floral aromas all balanced by a mild toast ageing in French oak barrels (30% new) for 10-12 months. It hails from the coastal Zapallar vineyard seven km from the Pacific Ocean.
This wine is bright ruby red in colour. It has a very aromatic nose with pronounced notes of raspberries & blueberries combined with subtle notes of hazelnuts, caramel, toffee & mild toast. A smooth palate with round tannins, alongside a fresh fruit character. Vibrant acidity gives the wine a bright & perfumed finish.