PEI Liquor Spring 2018 eFlyer

PEI LIQUOR WINE TASTE STATION

JOHN'S BLEND MARGARETE'S SHIRAZ * R0183Z, 750mL $42.99 Langhorne Creek, Australia

MCGUIGAN BIN 9000 SEMILLON * 09596Z, 750mL $15.50 Hunter Valley, Australia

CLINE ANCIENT VINES MOURVÈDRE *

R0085Z, 750mL $28.49 Sonoma County, USA

The Ancient Vines Mourvèdre is sourced from some of the winery’s oldest, most historic and shyest-bearing vineyards. These blocks produce fruit of stunning concentration. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks with select cultured yeasts. Ancient Vines has distinct chocolate characteristics and a luscious deep plum flavor. This delightful wine goes exceptionally well with grilled lamb or pork, sautéed asparagus and curried deviled eggs.

John Glaetzer is a multiple award winner in the wine making industry. After working with Wolfblass he decided to venture out on his own and John’s Blend was the result. John’s Blend is very deep rich and intense red. On the nose it displays intense eucalyptus with complex oak lift. Margarete’s Shiraz is rich and full bodied, showing classic Langhorne Creek character of chocolate and dark fruits. While full bodied, the palate is balanced with French oak backing with a soft finish. Charcuterie is a must, depths of flavors are achieved in mixing this wine with different meats and cheeses.

The Hunter Valley is renowned as one of the best regions for Semillion in the world. This is a light wine when young with notes of gooseberry and lime. It has a clean fresh finish, it takes on a golden color after some bottle ageing and develops into a classic Hunter style with delicious honey and toast characters. This wine pairs well with a light spinach salad.

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