Moscatel du Setubal, Portugal

Winemaking: A short fermentation period halted with the addition of quality wine aguardente, followed by a period of post-fermentative maceration of the skins with the wine, for the duration of the winter after the harvest time.
Ageing: During minimum of 1 year in small used oak casks
Tasting notes: Intense moscatel aroma, orange flower, citrons, tea and raisins. In the mouth, the fruit is intense; it is a full-bodied wine, with sweet and sour sensations, and a long and persistent finish.

Served with dessert at April 2016 event

Curator White

This white blend is made up of three grape varieties; Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier. All the grapes are handpicked. Predominantly Chenin Blanc, this wine has great structure and a nice medium body, the chardonnay is fermented with natural yeast adding flavours of dried peaches, apricots and ripe citrus. The Viognier helps to add a bit of spice and complexity to the finish. Overall this wine is a wonderful food wine.

Served with Focaccia at April 2016 event

Niepoort 2009 Tiara Douro DOC, Portugal

Very complex, intense citric and green apple notes. With a wet stone mineral character, even though coming from a warm year, shows only freshness in the aroma. The palate is vibrant and intense with fresh fruit flavors and exceptional lightness. Dryer than previous versions, Tiara 2009 is marked by its mineral character.

October 2015 paired with Greek Salad

La Escapada nv Demi Sec Cava, Spain

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La Escapada nv Demi Sec Cava, Spain

 A blend of Macabeo and Parellada, this Cava was aged for a total of 12 months in bottle, 9 months of which was on its lees. This wine is bright, pale straw yellow colour and has a steady rising stream of fine bubbles. Pronounced ripe and aromatic nose with hints of honey, citrus, apple and brioche. In the mouth it shows good structure and excellent balance between ripe fruit and acidity.  The touch of sweetness makes it the perfect accompaniment to generously spiced cuisine.  

Niepoort 10 Year Tawny Port (45.99) Portugal

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Apricots, crystallized citrus peel and a little nuttiness on the nose of this fortified wine from Portugal. the palate has great structure with a long finish of dried fruit and orange peel, with hints of toffee, caramel, and honey. Full bodied and lush with lots of sweet fruit and a subtle finish that goes on and on. Fabulous representation of a 10 year Tawny Port