Wine Profiles

WHITES

Chamblaise™ is pale straw-yellow in colour and the dry white wine hints at the delicate floral notes and perfumes of soft fruit flavours on the tongue.

Available in Wine-Art & Traditional Vintage

 

Chardonnay is creamy vanilla oak layered into tropical fruit accents with subtle green apple character, butterscotch overtones and good acidity.

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Chenin Blanc / Chardonnay is a crisp and floral dry white with lively citrus, pineapple and tropical fruit aromas. The taste is soft, rich and dry with subtle lime and vanilla overtones.

Available in Sommelier Reserve

 

Colombard / Chardonnay is soft and pale yellow in colour; this popular blend marries the clean and simple tones of Colombard with traditional Chardonnay to produce fresh melon and green apple character with lively acidity and a light finish.

Available in Traditional Vintage

 

Gewürztraminer is pronounced “geh-VURTS-trah-meen-er”, distinct aromatic character of flowery and spicy perfumes. Spicy flavours with subtle lychee-nut character. Crisp, off-dry with, excellent acidity.

Available in Wine-Art & Traditional Vintage

 

Liebfraumilch is one of Germany’s most popular white wines. Delightfully soft and mellow, slightly off-dry with gentle acidity and lingering sweetness on the tongue.

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Piesporter is a succulent medium-bodied white wine exhibiting a hint of fruity spiciness as peach and apricot mingle with the aroma of fresh melon. Slightly sweet with flowery accents, well balanced.

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Pinot Blanc is pale yellow colour leads the palate to tart citrus flavours of pear, lemon and lime, followed by honeydew melon and crisp acidity.

Available in Traditional Vintage

 

Pinot Grigio is a refreshing, white wine for casual sipping and lighter foods.  Lively notes of green apple, lemon and a touch of floral excite the palate.

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Riesling is moderately dry with a refreshing bouquet of honey and tropical flowers followed by slightly sweet flavours of ripe peach and apricot.

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Sauvignon Blanc is very pale yellow hue with a big grassy aroma, piercing acidity and tantalizing flavours of gooseberry and fig that are lush in the mouth. Typically light and very dry.

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Soave is soft hay colour introduces delicate floral and white fruit scents. Crisp and dry, with flavours that follow the nose; figs and dates and elusive hints of banana and almonds riding on a crisply acidic structure with a pleasant hint of bitterness.

Available in Traditional Vintage

 

Symphony is a cross between two French varieties: Muscat of Alexandria and Grenache Gris. The result is a soft, dry white wine, which will delight you with youthful aromas of mango, papaya and bananas. This flavourful white wine is very floral in style with a crisp, clean finish

Available in Traditional Vintage & Sommelier Reserve

 

Verdelho is a soft dry white wine with wonderful clean fresh flavours of honeysuckle, tropical and citrus fruits finishing with crisp, balanced acidity.  Light straw in colour.  Look for lovely fresh aromas of honey, fresh apples and a hint of passion fruit.

Available in Traditional Vintage.

 

Viognier is a white wine with a heady floral bouquet with hints of orange blossom, violet and honey.  The flavours are tropical with mango, tangerine and apricot.  It's crisp acidity makes for a refreshing, full bodied wine experience. 

Available in Ultimate Estate Reserve.

 

BLUSHES

White Zinfandel Blush is citrusy and light in flavour with mellow blackberry and raspberry bouquet. Lively, medium-dry and refreshing.

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

White Merlot Blush has a delicate soft pink hue with a pleasant aroma of raspberries mingles nicely with the chewy fruit Merlot to produce an off dry, luscious taste.

Available in Traditional Vintage

  

REDS

Amarone is a rich, dry red wine, garnet in colour, long and balanced on the palate.

Available in Sommelier Reserve

 

Barolo has a sweet plummy aroma with flavours of violets, chocolaty earth tones and hints of black licorice, solid oakyness and inviting tannins lend this red wine a complexity all its own.

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Cabernet Franc is rich and balanced dry red with flavours of blackberries and raspberries.

Available in Traditional Vintage

 

Cabernet / Merlot The dark, roasted aroma and rich black currant flavour of Cabernet marries well with the chewy fruit characteristics of Merlot. Complex with toasted oak for added depth.

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserved

 

Cabernet / Sauvignon is the king of red grapes. Promising aromas of dark berries, vanilla, and hints of earth bring forth vanilla berry flavours with lingering undertones of bittersweet mint and oaky spice.

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Cabernet / Shiraz is a dry red with aromas of black currant, pepper and spice. The flavour highlights dark berries, spice and vanilla oak finishing with soft tannins.

Available in Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Chianti is a medium dry ruby colour with aromas of cocoa, vanilla bean and cranberry. Dry, polished with good fruit flavours and soft tannins.

Available in Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Gamay Bergamais™ is a youthful fruity and refreshing red wine with a juicy berry aroma. Easy drinking.

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Malbec A fruit-forward, full-bodied, rich red wine with aromas and flavours of blackberry, blueberry and blue plum, accented by a touch of violet, spice and oak.

Available in Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Mataro is a dry red wine with nuances of blueberries, cassis and black fruits.  It finishes with medium tannins and just a hint of oak. 

Available in Traditional Vintage.

 

Meritage A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this elegant dry red displays wonderful notes of red currant, chocolate, blackberries and black cherry balanced by traditional French oak

Available in Sommelier Reserve

 

Merlot has a soft fruit aroma with wonderfully balanced yet chewy flavours of black cherry, plums, and berry with a smooth finish. Inviting and easy drinking

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Migliore is a Super Tuscan style blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Sangiovese, Migliore boasts a gorgeous dark purple colour and opulent aromas of blueberries, espresso and cocoa. It is full-bodied, luxuriously textured and rich with medium tannins and a long, concentrated finish.

Available in Sommelier Reserve

 

Old Vines Zinfandel is dark ruby red in colour with aromas and flavours of black cherry, blackberry, raspberry and spice. Perfectly balanced by rich oak and vanilla notes. The firm tannins provide great structure and mouth feel.

Available in Sommelier Reserve

 

Pinot Noir has notes of cherry; red berry, spice and a touch of earth gently caress the palate.

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Shiraz has black fruit aromas that give way to plump blackberry, mellow pepper and smooth mocha. Hearty and spicy with vanilla oak lingering on the tongue

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Stag's Leap Merlot Full and rich, this classic dry red has a bouquet of spice, chocolate and dark berry fruits.  On the palate, this wine is juicy and soft with seamless tannins.

Available in Sommelier Reserve

 

Valpolicella has enticing aromas of fresh cherries and a hint of anise invite a taste. Flavours follow of ripe tart cherries well balanced by fresh-fruit acidity and a whiff of fragrant black pepper.

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve

 

Vieux Château du Roi Complex berry aroma with flavours of fruit, spice and balanced oak.

Available in Wine-Art, Traditional Vintage & Ultimate Estate Reserve