PS: Remember that Father's Day is on Sunday 2nd of September, just two weeks away!
 

Wine of the Week

Arakoon Doyen Shiraz 2003
McLaren Vale, South Australia

James Halliday 93 points!  Campbell Mattinson 90 points!

It is rare for one winery to have two wines as Wine of the Week in a short space of time, it is a greater rarity that the biggest selling wine at our Saturday tastings is also the most expensive, both these facts are true of the 2003 Arakoon Doyen shiraz and are testament to the quality of this young company.

Recently having their Sellicks Beach Shiraz featured in this newsletter Arakoon have come along way from a business which had aspirations to make a feature film about the Australain wine industry. Lucky or otherwise the film did not eventuate and the Arakoon team went on to establish their own wine label and take advantage of the exceptional fruit on offer in South Australia's McLaren Vale.

The "Doyen" represents the best that Arakoon have to offer and continue's the companies panache for value for money bold red wine's. The nose is concentrated chocolate and black fruit cake with rich raspberry fruit characters on the palate but all this power is kept in check, there is no overt jammyness and despite a whopping 16.5% alcohol there is no heat on the finish. Controlling fruit of this density and longevity can be difficult task even for the most experienced companies, which adds to the Arakoon story a testament of achievement in the wine industry and their Doyen worth every cent!

$35.96 in a dozen | $39.95 per bottle
 

Wine House Function Space NOW OPEN!

Starting out as a premium wine store specialising in Old & Rare Wines, we have expanded the concept to include a Brasserie and Function Space in which we show the same commitment to sourcing premium Australian produce as we do with wine.

Listed on our website are various menu and beverage combinations that will cover a majority a function needs, however we do realise that every event is different and encourage you to talk to us about your specific needs. Our function space has full audio/visual equipment for your use if a presentation or guest speaker is part of your event.

  Download our current Functions Pack or browse through our menu options on our website.

Bowen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Jeremy Oliver 92 points!

Following the extremely popular 2004 vintage Bowen have made a... "Handsomely backed by dark, toasty, smoky oak, this sumptuous and cedary cabernet carries its 15% alcohol surprisingly well. Scented with dark plums, berries and cedar, with underlying meaty complexity, it's smooth, even and juicy" - Jeremy Oliver.

$25.16 in a dozen | $27.95 per bottle (Red Wine Mixed Dozen)

Jeremy Oliver 90 points!

Every year Yalumba come up with exceptional fruit and exceptional wine at a bargain. The fruit from this Eden Valley vineyard is fermented using a wild yeast which adds the kind of complexity you are more use to seeing in wine at least twice the price. Lively citrus and yeasty-toasty chardonnay characters would be a treat with BBQ'd prawns.

$13.46 in a dozen | $14.95 per bottle (BBQ Mixed Wine Dozen)

Heartland Shiraz 2006
Generous Aussie Shiraz

Luscious sounds like a term used to describe a farmer's pasture but this delicious, juicy and generous South Australian shiraz is defiantly luscious. Made by shiraz expert Ben Glaetzer, the blackberry, plum and rich dark chocolate of the wine scream out of the glass and this fruit continues on the palate.
 

"One of Australia's most traditional winemakers, Colin Kay fashions old style, high quality, distinctive Australian reds. Tarry, chewy, and fleshy... It is a broad, savory, expansively flavored, full-bodied Shiraz to enjoy over the next decade." (Robert Parker). A constant Wine House customer favourite.
 
 $35.96 in a dozen | $39.95 per bottle (Save More in Red Wine Mixed Dozen)

Moss Wood Chardonnay 1998
Jeremy Oliver Rating 90!

Ripe fruit aromatics with hints of smokey oak; rich, ripe peach flavours with marmalade, citrus and grapefruit notes as well as some caramel, butterscotch and smokey bacon characters; the finish is crisp and clean with lingering toasty oak. It is a fresh, complex white that shows generosity of fruit.
 

$40.50 in a dozen | $45.00 per bottle (Save More in White Wine Mixed Dozen)

Resulting from a very popular James Halliday newsletter two weeks ago a new James Halliday dozen has been created. All wines, like this "Highly fragrant and floral lime/acaria blossom; a vibrant palate; superb fruit lime flows through to the perfectly balanced finish; simply outstanding." from Granite Hills, have received high praise from the wine critic.
 
$17.96 in a dozen | $19.95 per bottle (Save More in James Halliday Dozen)
 

Penfolds Bin 128 Grenache/Shiraz/Mataro 2002
James Halliday 93 points! Jeremy Oliver 91 points!

Penfolds have a unmatched history with consumer recognition and wine longevity.  Reviewed highly buy Australia's premier wine critics, James Halliday and Jeremy Oliver, this is "A smooth and ever flow of aromas of dark plum, the palate following the bouquet; very well balanced, great potential." (James Halliday).
 

James Halliday 92 points! Jimmy Watson Trophy Winner 2002!

A traditional blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot this is proof of the old adage that a champion team is better than a team of champions. The 2001 Traditional is an "Appealing array of red and black fruits, the oak restrained; supple and round, nicely balanced." (James Halliday).

$25.16 in a dozen | $27.95 per bottle (Save More in Old & Rare Dozen)
 

Veritas Hanisch Shiraz 1999
Robert Parker 92 points!

"This offering is a testament to the brilliant winemaker, Rolf Binder, who believes in (1) whole berry fermentation, (2) large open-top fermenters, and (3) sweet, sweet tannin. The 1999 Shiraz Hanisch boasts an inky purple color as well as a terrific nose of jammy black fruits intermixed with licorice, new saddle leather, and pepper. Full-bodied and seamless, with exceptional concentration and purity." - Robert Parker
 

$120.00 per bottle (Save in Premium Wines Dozen)
 

Ultimate Cult Status in Wine!

Revered and historic the wines of Wendouree are unmatched for stature in the wine community. The vines are some of the oldest in the world, as are the practices undertaken in production. Soft berry fruit, mint, eucalypt and dense tannins all combine in a seamless production of wine perfection. All stocks of Wendouree are limited.

$150.00 per bottle (Save in Premium Wines Dozen)
 

Pondalowie Special Release Sparkling Shiraz 2002
James Halliday 92 points! Huon Hooke 94 points!

"As to be expected, a serious wine; black cherry fruit with no phenolics or oak; a long clean finish, nigh-on dry." - James Halliday. Support for Pondalowie wines has continued to grow in the Australian wine world with each vintage released. Their robust reds with depth of fruit and subtle oak handling all hallmarks of an up-and-coming icon.
 

$35.96 in a dozen | $39.95 per bottle (Save More in Sparking Dozen)

"Ready to Roll." - James Halliday.

Barossa Valley is not know for its sparkling whites, generally the sun and soil is too warm, but this has more elegance and finesse than you might expect. While there are traces of citrus, practically lime, there are big nougat and apricot flavours that meld in with nice honey biscuit characters too. It is a top drinking bubbly, at a terrific price point and, as James Halliday described it, this is one bottle "Ready to roll".
 

$21.56 in a dozen | $23.95 per bottle (Save More in Sparkling Dozen)

Mixed Dozen! FREE!

Saturday 25th August - 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Come into the store on Saturday and try some of the wines in the Mixed Dozens. It is a great chance to try a few before you buy or take advantage of our in-store Saturday Tasting pricing and get single bottles at the dozen price. Either way you get to enjoy wine, learn about what you like and walk home with something you know you will enjoy.

The tasting, like the learning, is free.

Wines on tasting will include:

: : Neudorf Sauvignon Blanc 2006
: : Bowen Estate Cabernet 2005
: : Yalumba Eden Valley Chardonnay 2005
: : Skilly Ridge Shiraz 2002
: : Heartland Shiraz 2006

: : Trevor Jones Dry Grown Shiraz 1999

We look forward to seeing you this Saturday!

Last week's question was...

Can you name three wine facts associated with "three wise men" member Balthazar?

The repeated question gave us many answers and while none contained the the full answer we were seeking but the prize will go to Brian who gave us the following facts:

1. Balthazar is the name of a SA wine company.

2. Balthazar is the name given to a 12 liter wine bottle.

3. Balthazar was a king who incurred god's wraith for drinking wine out of holy chalices.

A fourth fact has a specific relationship with wine bottles and is that the 1993 Chateau Mouton Rothschild label was painted by a man know as Balthus, whose birth name was Balthazar Klossowski de Rola .

This week we ask...

Australian wine labels have a colourful past, what single type of wine could you be drinking if the bottle was labeled as "Chablis", "White Burgundy" "riesling" or even "hock"?

For your chance to win a $30 Lunch Special at the Brasserie, or a $30 voucher at Old & Rare Wines, email your correct answer to sales@winehouse.com.au! Extra consideration is given to detailed
answers where many correct replies are received in a short time period.

 

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NEXT WINE DINNER

30th August, 2007
Stonier with Arthur O'Bryan

$120 per person

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LAST WEEK WINE OF THE WEEK

Grenache is the warm climate pinot noir with light tannin structure, cherry fruit and gentle oak handling all typical and essential for good examples. The 1997 Clarendon Hills Old Vine grenache has elegance and smoked meat characters making it the benchmark for grenache.

$70.00 per bottle

THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL

Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet 2004 With reviews and reputation to back it up there is little we can add to the salability of this wine but to give it a bit of a discount.

Now $28.75 per bottle

A-LEAGUE 2007/2008

The third season of the national world game competition kicks off this weekend with action taking place from Perth to Wellington. Last seasons run away champions, Melbourne, have had an over-haul of players and with new recruits like Craig Moore, Juninho and Paul Agostino among the competing clubs the league is wide open and looks set to be an exciting one.

a-league.com.au

MUSIC & WINE

Jeff Lang is legend to anyone who owns a slide guitar. Jeff's music is raw and ready like a d'Arenberg Grenache and have been a backing turn to our web site up dating and newsletter writing of the past week. For more on Jeff's music visit...

www.jefflang.com.au

WINE WE WANT!

If you have one of these wines in your cellar and you would consider selling it to one of our customers please contact us.

Emmanuel Rouget Vosne-Romanee Cros Parantoux 1999 & 2000

Leasingham Classic Clare Cabernet 1999

Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2002

Penfolds Grange 1967

Wendouree from 1978 & 1977

Marquis Phillip Integrity Shiraz (any vintage)

RECYCLE PACKS

Wine House sends out a lot of wine each week in protective Styrofoam boxes. We obtain many of these boxes second hand to help reduce the creation of waste while the wine safety is never compromised. If you have some packs and would like help recycling feel free to bring them into the store.

REVIEWS

Quoted reviews are taken from the following sources:

www.jeremyoliver.com

www.erobertparker.com

James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2005

James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2006

James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2007

James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2008

www.winefront.com.au

www.winespectator.com