Perth Area Wine Tasters

Tuesday 12th April 2016

Diane Brown
from
Provender Brown
and
Nick White
from
Liberty Wines
presented a wine and chocolate tasting
The chocolates were provided by
Stuart & Swan
Bespoke Chocolatiers

Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough
A vibrant mix of nectarines, yellow peaches and cassis combines with the bright fragrance of lemon zest laced with musky, jasmine-like floral nuances. The palate is packed with ripe stone fruit, melons and mandarin creating a succulent tropical-fruited style with that classic Marlborough zing
Served with: 70% Madagascan chocolate with Peruvian cocoa nibs, jasmine and lemon

A Mano Bianco 2014, Puglia
Fiano gives the A Mano Bianco white peach and floral perfumes. Falanghina adds citrus blossom aromas and Verdeca lends a grapefruit character. The palate is complex and zesty, with well-balanced acidity and lovely body. Citrus notes continue on the finish.
Served with: The Grapefruit and Orange Blossom

Izado Rioja Reserva 2011, Rioja
Shiny ruby red in colour. Rich aromatic intensity and a nice balance of red fruit, liquorice and spices, with hints of smoke in the background. Elegant and round on the palate with a long aftertaste full of floral and ripe fruit notes.
Served with: Papouasie tarragon infused chocolate

Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Breed River Valley, South Africa
This Cabernet Sauvignon displays ripe blackcurrant and dried herb characters on the nose, which are backed up with spicy notes from the oak ageing. The palate is smooth and soft, with beautiful ripe tannins and a long finish.
Served with: The Port & Cherry

`Lion`s Tooth of McLaren Vale` Shiraz/Riesling 2012, Dandelion Vineyards,McLaren Vale, South Australia
Deep red with youthful hints of violet. Rose petals and lifted red fruit aromas mingle with berries and a little lime marmalade from the co- fermentation with the aromatic Eden Valley Riesling. Wild cherries, blueberries and mulberries are balanced by spicy oak aromas. The palate is opulent and intense, with red berries balanced by soft velvety tannins and supple oak. The intriguing finish is derived from the unique, enlightened co-ferment.
Served with: The Spiced Truffle

Rutherglen Muscat Chambers Rosewood NV, Victoria The Rutherglen Muscat is typically tawny red in colour with aromas of rose petals, raisins and dried fruit. These characters carry through to the palate, balanced with fresh acidity and the strength of its alcohol content. The resulting wine is unctuous and rich yet zesty and balanced.
Served with: The Rose