Cheese and wine

2008 Vigne Nuove Trebbiano, Valle Reale Whilst we originally only considered the reds from Valle Reale, one taste of this and we were convinced to take their white too! Medium weight with flavours of pear and apple and a soft finish.... read more..

2009 Woodthorpe Sauvignon Blanc, Te Mata Woodthorpe is a 210 hecatre vineyard with an ideal aspect on elevated north-facing river terraces in Hawkes Bay – originally a colonial settlement, militia encampment and staging post! Lovely aromatics on the nose, ripe tropical, citrus notes on th... read more..

2008 Urban Tempranillo, Bodegas O. Fournier Argentina with a Spanish twist! Mendoza brings out the very best in Rioja’s favourite grape rich, ripe strawberry fruit and a touch of cinnamon spice.... read more..

2007 Luccio Red Blend, Pikes Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot A real one-off savoury Sangiovese plus pure Cabernet blackcurrant fruit and a touch of black pepper from the Petit Verdot make for a barbecue classic.... read more..

2005 Hollaia, Hollick Estate Ian Hollick’s tribute to his favourite Supertuscans. First-rate Sangiovese plus warm, minty Coonawarra Cabernet – a match made in wine heaven. A Jancis Robinson Wine of the Week!... read more..

2005 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, Hollick Estate The Cabernet has wonderful complexity with mint, cassis and black fruits, food friendly tannins and balanced acidity. A Coonawarra classic.... read more..

2007 Murphy’s Shiraz, Trentham Estate Rich, plum and damson filled Shiraz of the highest order a gentle touch of black pepper on the long, balanced finish.... read more..

2008 Murphy’s Chardonnay, Trentham Estate Full, ripe but fresh white packed with fresh peach, apricot and pineapple fruit. A glassful of Aussie sunshine.... read more..

2006 Heathcote Shiraz, Trentham Estate The Heathcote Shiraz has lovely nuance and elegance to match the deep plum and black cherry fruit wrapped in vanilla with cinnamon notes. A lush glass to savour.... read more..

2007 Bourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine Olivier Clean, ripe and elegant – very stylish indeed, and a beautiful vintage for white burgundy.... read more..

2007 Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Domaine Olivier There’s a lovely savoury, earthy feel to this wonderful Pinot, Classic berry fruit, gentle spice irresistible.... read more..

2006 Santenay Rouge, Dom. Olivier Rich, savoury, and a lovely expression of Santenay terroir. Wild strawberry and raspberry fruit with good ‘terroir’ and a great food-friendly finish.... read more..

2007 Santenay Blanc ’Clos des Champs Carafe’, Dom. Olivier A lovely example of village level white burgundy. Lemon curd and ripe apple fruit, gentle minerality – a wonderful fish match.... read more..