The Mimic Shiraz is unashamedly a wine which takes its style and inspiration from its Aussie counterparts and definitely sticks it to them with its big smooth, fruity style.
Made in the South Eastern Spanish region of Jumilla, the Mimic Shiraz grapes are carefully harvested at the moment of optimum ripeness before undergoing pressing to extract all the juice. The must then spends an extended period of time on its skins and temperature controlled fermentation to extract the maximum fruit freshness from the grapes. After fermentation, 80% of the wine spends 3 months in French oak, before blending with the unoaked wine and bottling.
Tasting Note:
This is a big and fruity red from Jumilla - a really warm part of Spain. This wine is perfect for people that like big, bold and spicy flavours.
Food Match:
We have paired this with Baked Pork chop with Roasted Peppers, Sweet Potatoes & Green Beans
Primitivo di Puglia Rocca Antica
Giuseppe di Camillo managed the family business Di Camillo Vini, which was founded in 1900 by his family in Abruzzo . Over the years, the di Camillo family bought more and more vineyards in the best areas around Poggiofiorito. Giuseppe di Camillo skillfully combines tradition with the most modern technologies, which gives him his charming wines with the unbeatable price-quality ratio. Today the company is run by Paolo Di Camillo. Giuseppe di Camillo is today in the fourth generation, the now 100 years old winery Di Camillo Vini, which offers absolutely excellent wines! What began as a small winery with a few wines has grown into a real top-quality vineyard through the four generations. Tasting Note: Deep ruby red wine with pronounced aromas of stewed prunes and cherries. Dry with smooth tannin structure and big weight of ripe plummy fruit - black cherries and 'christmas cake' flavours. Lovely length and balance with a flavour that lingers long on the palate. Food Match: We have paired this with Irish Steak With Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Orzo
Blanco Laseca Verdejo
Light, bright and fresh with lots of pear drop and citrus fruits. An excellent aperitif wine or perfect with fish dishes with a youthful exuberance. Tasting Note: Something new from Rueda. This light lemon coloured wine has crisp citrus fruit flavours with really refreshing acidity. A lovely modern style. Good aperitif wine or with a variety of summer dishes. Food Match: We have paired this with Salmon & Sundried Tomato Pesto Vegetables
Aloe Tree Chenin Blanc
The fruit for Aloe Tree hails from the increasingly fashionable west coast of the Cape. Cool nights and sea breezes combine to extend the growing season, resulting in perfectly balanced, ripe grapes. The iconic Aloe Tree image is sure to be familiar to anyone who has travelled widely through the Cape and is an important part of the biodiversity which South Africa is famous for. The characteristic silhouette provides a backdrop to one of the most spectacular wine regions in the world where wines grow in harmony with the thousands of plant species that make up the Cape Floral Kingdom. Tasting Note: Aromatic guava and orange blossom jump from the glass – this Chenin Blanc is dry with ripe apples, peaches and a hint of orange peel on the palate. The elegant crisp finish makes this a fantastic wine for all occasions. Food Match: We have paired this with Baked Salmon with Kale & Mint Roast Potatoes
Mozzarella Tomato & Basil Potato Hash
** 2 SERVINGS INSIDE ** History dates Mozzarella back to the 12th century, believed to have been first made by monks in the Campania region. We’ve decided to add it into our golden brown hashes along with a sprinkle of Basil to help enhance the overall fresh flavours in this classic breakfast.
