France
CHAPOUTIER CHATEAUNEAUF DU PAPE ‘LA BERNARDINE’
Raspberry jam, leather, pepper and licorice aromas and black cherry flavours lead to a warm, spicy finish. An approachable Chateauneuf with promising ageability. Pairs nicely with game or steak.
Australia
GREG NORMAN LIMESTONE COAST SHIRAZ
Rich and vibrant, with aromas of blackberry, plum, strawberry preserves, dark chocolate and a hint of spice. Sweet plum flavour and gentle tannins blend in harmony leading to a long elegant finish. A perfect match to veal or beef.
California
CONUNDRUM (V), Conundrum Winery
This fascinating off-dry wonder brilliantly blends together Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay, Viognier and Muscat Canelli-the tasting allows experiencing every grape. A wide array of aromas and flavours such as melons, oranges, pears, vanilla, grass and more intertwine in this multi-layered and well-balanced white. A delightful match for spicy dishes.
BERINGER CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Knight’s Valley
Beringer’s Cabernet shows deep ruby colour with aromas of cocoa, black currant, black cherry and cedar. Creamy fruit flavours with a nice backbone of acidity. Medium full-bodied with a medium-long cedar/fruit finish. also known as ‘Knights of red satin’.
Italy
BANFI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, DOCG
This wine commands respect and is consistently one of the best of the region. Aromas of black cherry, truffle, plums, sage, violets and oak leads to full fruit and oak flavours with firm tannins. A hearty wine to be enjoyed with hearty dishes.
TIGNANELLO IGT Toscana, Antinori
Consistently one of the most sought after wines, this a must for the conaisseur. ‘Tig’ is considered to be one of the best Italian wines and has racked up numerous awards and accolades with every vintage. This rich and spicy blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc is more powerful than a locomotive – excels with age.
MASI GRANDARELLA ‘Appassimento’, IGT Rossi delle Venezie
Breaking tradition, this ‘Supervenetian’ uses grapes such as Carmenere to make this updated quasi-Amarone. Vanilla, dried berry, maraschino cherry nose with a mounthful of more soft fruit flavours and rioe tannins. Full-bodied with a long finish and perfect enjoying with red meats.
TEDESCHI AMARONE della Valpolicella Classico DOC
Amarone is difficult to make but easy to enjoy. This sweet Port-like aromas of fruits and nuts here are very inviting. Dry, full-bodied, quite savoury with fig, currant, cherry, caramel, spice and tobacco notes. Ready to drink now.
CLUB HOUSE WINES
REDS:
Lindeman’s Bin 40 Merlot, S.E. Australia
Dragani Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Italy
Festival Rouge, VQA, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Rosso Gran Riserva, VQA, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Merlot Reserve VQA, Joseph’s Estate, Niagara-on-the-Lake
WHITES:
Lindeman’s Bin 65 Chardonnay, Australia
Dragani, Trebbiano D’Abruzzo, Italy
Festival Reserve, VQA, Niagara-on-the-Lake