Perth Area Wine Tasters

Tuesday 9th December 2014

Christmas Party Night

The following wines
were presented by
Lachlan

All the wines are from the Wine Society

The Society's Cava Reserva Brut 2011
Main grape: Parellada, Macabeo, Xarel-lo & Chardonnay
Taste: A fragrant appley fizz with lovely delicate fruit flavour and mouthwatering finish
Food: Smoked Salmon; Cheese straws: Ceviche

Mullineux Wines Kloof Street Chenin Blanc, Swartland 2013
Main grape: Chenin Blanc
Taste: Pale straw in colour, ripe pears and wet granite. The palate is full and rich, with a mineral, spicy finish.
Food: Pasta with blue cheese and walnut; Hog roast; Prawns

Montlouis sur Loire sec 'Jumeau', Carême 2012
Main grape: Chenin Blanc
Taste: Freshness shines through in the wine, balancing rich, spicy fruit.
Food: Charcuterie; Fresh salmon; Feta

Clos Floridène Blanc, Graves 2011
Main grape: Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon
Taste: Classy and complex with grapefruit aromas, a round texture with a mineral backbone and good length.
Food: Sole; Soft, crumbly cheeses;Plaice

Chamonix Reserve White, Franschhoek 2012
Main grape: Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon
Taste: An elegant, beautifully balanced wine made to be enjoyed with food
Food: Sprout and Pecorino Salad; Soft, crumbly cheeses; Prawns

The Society's Exhibition Pauillac 2006
Main grape: Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
Taste: Aromatic and stylish fresh fruit and spicy toasted flavour. Fine silky tannins, good fruit and a long, fresh finish.
Food: Roast lamb; Roast veal; Gouda

Meerlust Estate Limited Edition Kentridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Main grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Taste: Spicy notes combining with warm red/black fruits, a bit of smoke and tar. Well balanced with some blackcurranty richness.
Food: Roast Meat and game.

The Foundry Syrah, Stellenbosch 2008
Main grape: Syrah
Taste: Elegant dark fruits, full fresh and pure, with dark peppery character.
Food: Lamb stew; Couscous; Stilton; Leek and potato pie.

Cornas Les Grandes Terrasses, Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Main grape: Syrah
Taste: Ripe tasting and full flavoured Syrah with some richness and exquisite length.
Food: Venison; Steak & kidney Pie; Lancashire hotpot.