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www.discovervin.com.auNot bored in Bordeaux!http://www.blogger.com/profile/02265426315963114564noreply@blogger.comBlogger232125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609753650330060477.post-78957688490164677662018-11-06T22:38:00.001+11:002018-11-08T22:59:24.479+11:00Jeeper Royale Champagne Dinner <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">Sam Ferjou of Champagne Jeeper, DiscoverVin and Rosé Royale are teaming up to bring to you the opportunity to sample this range of stunning champagnes paired with a 5 course menu.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">Showcasing Champagne Jeeper</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">- Grand Assemblage </span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">- Brut Naturelle</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">- Grande Reserve</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">- Premier Cru Brut</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">- Grand Rosé</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">***PROPOSED MENU***</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">GRAND ASSEMBLAGE-AMUSE BOUCHE</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">- Stuffed tomato with braised beef cheeks and foie gras</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">- French rosé Gazpacho</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">- Prawn on caviar buttered toast</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">- Escargots North and South</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">HEART & BELLY</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">- Rosé and citrus house-cured salmon, tuna Tataki with rosé and ponzu sauce. Palm hearts, ox heart tomatoes, artichoke hearts two ways, cos and radicchio heart</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">ESPADON A L'ANANAS</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">- Pan grilled swordfish steak with caramelised pineapple and sauce vierge</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">SOURIS D'AGNEAU À LA FRANÇAISE</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">- Spring lamb shank on a bed of green peas French style</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">ROYALE SWEETS</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">- Rosé Royale signature cake, Rosé Floating islands and Rosé ice-cream</span></div>
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<br />Not bored in Bordeaux!http://www.blogger.com/profile/02265426315963114564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609753650330060477.post-6120394370466317762018-09-23T21:54:00.000+10:002018-10-14T15:26:32.030+11:00Champagne Jeeper on the rise. New scores by James Suckling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We recently attended Tyson Stelzer's <a href="http://tastechampagne.com.au/" target="_blank">Taste Champagne </a>events in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. We were happily blown away by the reaction to our Champagnes.<br />
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There was a genuine buzz about <a data-cke-saved-href="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/50c6cc5bee80777324e8a2fbd/files/ecf0d194-7975-4d49-9f0d-0aa1e65ac407/JEEPER_RANGE_TECH_NOTES_2018.02.pdf" href="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/50c6cc5bee80777324e8a2fbd/files/ecf0d194-7975-4d49-9f0d-0aa1e65ac407/JEEPER_RANGE_TECH_NOTES_2018.02.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Champagne Jeeper,</strong></span></a> a house which has substantially lifted the quality of its production in the last decade. It was nominated by many attendees as the standout of the show. It's cuvées are predominantly Chardonnay, aged for 2 years in old oak (third only to Krug and Bollinger in oak barrel stocks), with 5 years minimum ageing on lees, sustainable production and vegan friendly.<br />
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Chief winemaker Marie-Luce Thierry, at the age of 30, for 2 consecutive years has been a finalist in the International Sparkling Winemaker of the Year awards.<br />
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Jeeper Grande Rosé NV was recently listed exclusively in Britsh Airways First and Business lounges. It's Champagne you deserve!<br />
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International expert James Suckling recently published his <a href="https://www.jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-reports/vive-la-difference-300-champagnes-rated/" target="_blank">review</a> of 300 current release Champagnes. All of the Champagne Jeeper range made it to the top 300.<br />
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He gave new reviews to our 3 cuvées of Champagne Jeeper available <a href="https://discovervin.com.au/shop/category/champagne">online.</a><br />
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<br />Not bored in Bordeaux!http://www.blogger.com/profile/02265426315963114564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609753650330060477.post-17429139283107485652018-09-02T15:26:00.001+10:002018-09-14T20:49:05.472+10:00Vegan wine is an important trend. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Recently we have had lots of requests for vegan wine. And many sommeliers are telling us they are similarly receiving lots of requests for vegan wine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Isn't all wine vegetarian/vegan? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well actually no.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Many wines are fined or clarified with meat products. The idea is to add an agent that will bind with sediment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These agents can include: </span><br />
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<li style="list-style: disc outside !important; margin: 3px 0px 0px !important; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 5px !important; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">egg whites</span></li>
<li style="list-style: disc outside !important; margin: 3px 0px 0px !important; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 5px !important; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">casein (milk protein)</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Veganswines are either completely free of fining agents or they use vegan fining agents such as bentonite clay, carbon, diatomaceous earth or kaolin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Some wine producers have started labelling their products "vegan-friendly". Look out for the </span>Ⓥ symbol, or the words "vegan -friendly" on back labels. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Recently we have started to seek clarification from our producers as to whether their products are vegan-friendly or not. So far we know that the wines of the following are vegan-friendly.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Chateau Haut-Monplaisir (Cahors)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.foodiful.com.au/articles/843/aussies-want-more-vegan-wine">https://www.foodiful.com.au/articles/843/aussies-want-more-vegan-wine</a></span><br />
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Not bored in Bordeaux!http://www.blogger.com/profile/02265426315963114564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609753650330060477.post-78123074427409618112017-12-17T23:07:00.001+11:002017-12-17T23:07:28.123+11:00Our Top 5 Christmas suggestions for 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Christmas is all about giving after all. We have some great <a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/shop/category/gift-packs" target="_blank">gift packs</a> ready to be sent. We can send to you or to the gift recipient. We can include a personalised note.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">We also have <a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/gift-cards.html" target="_blank">digital gift cards</a> at various price points that can be redeemed on line.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Jump <a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/shop/category/gift-packs" target="_blank">on line</a> or give Helen a call on 0260 206 016 or 0414596395 for ideas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Many of us look forward to a glass or two of bubbles with friends and family over Christmas. This one is fantastic. Its being poured in some great restaurants in Australia and around the world. Its well-priced enough to pour a glass for your family (well maybe!) By the bottle its $56 or save in a <a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/shop/item/achille-princier-champagne-grande-tradition-nv-6-bottle-pack">six pack</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We are thrilled to see the rise and rise of dry rosé. Rosé sales now exceed white wine in France, and it has really taken off in Australia in the last few years. We have 3 lovely <a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/shop/category/rose" target="_blank">rosé wines</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is a special wine that would go perfectly with turkey and ham and everything festive. It recently out scored the famous Chateau Margaux and Chateau Cheval Blanc (featured in the movie Sideways) in a blind tasting. Both these wines sell for >$1000 per bottle. We heard its being served on Air France business class! This is $59. A special wine to enjoy over the holiday period. Limited stocks. Find it <a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/shop/item/chateau-rollan-de-by-2008" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We have some great mixed packs at various price points with a mix of rose/whites/reds and dessert wines. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Whatever you are doing this holiday season, eat and drink well but drink responsibly.</span>Not bored in Bordeaux!http://www.blogger.com/profile/02265426315963114564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609753650330060477.post-28050652615116890392017-12-02T17:44:00.001+11:002017-12-02T17:44:24.161+11:00Melbourne French Christmas Market<div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "SF Optimized", system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.12px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Taste Champagne has become one of the premium Champagne events on the Australian wine calendar.<br /><br />Organised by Tyson Stelzer and BlackEvents, 200 cuvées from 72 Champagne houses will be featured including our own Champagne Jeeper and Achille Princier grower Champagne.<br /><br />It kicks off this week in Sydney and Canberra to sold out events, followed by Brisbane and Perth. There are still tickets in <a data-cke-saved-href="http://tastechampagne.com.au/home/for-consumers/" href="http://tastechampagne.com.au/home/for-consumers/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Melbourne</span></a><a data-cke-saved-href="http://tastechampagne.com.au/home/for-consumers/" href="http://tastechampagne.com.au/home/for-consumers/" target="_blank"> </a>but be quick!</span><br />
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DiscoverVin is looking forward to participating in the Brisbane French Festival this week-end. </div>
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Come and say Bonjour at the <a href="https://lefestival.com.au/wine-pavilion/">Wine Pavilion</a> and taste some of favorite French wines from South-West France and the Rhone Valley. We will have some wines available at festival only discounts.</div>
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It''s possibly Australia’s biggest French festival – Le Festival – and has released its <a href="https://lefestival.com.au/entertainment-2017/">full programme</a>, promising a weekend in Brisbane of food, wine and French culture like no other.</div>
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This year’s festival, from <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday 7 – Sunday 9 July 2017 in South Bank’s Cultural Forecourt</strong>, will see the return of festival favourites as well as a host of new French-inspired acts.</div>
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The Pavilion will welcome visitors in a fashion that has proved very successful during the previous years. Entry to the Pavilion is free for all Festival visitors, allowing everyone to talk to exhibitors and have a look at their products. However, a great way of visiting the pavilion is to buy at the entrance a tasting glass which includes three tasting tickets. The price in only $10 and enables you to sample three of the exhibitors’ wines offered for tasting.<br />
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DiscoverVin is able to take orders for delivery after the festival and we are offering great deals during the festival.</div>
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This year there is a Wine Bar within the Pavilion. You will be able to buy a glass of DiscoverVin wine. The bar will sell Exhibitors’ wines exclusively. (This is in addition to the French wines including DiscoverVin wines available at the main Festival bar.)</div>
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One of the wines we will have to taste, on offer at a special price and to enjoy by the glass is the new 2015 vintage of <a href="https://discovervin.com.au/shop/item/domaine-roche-audran-cotes-du-rhone-rouge-2015/red-wine">Domaine Roche Audran Cotes du Rhone.</a> This is a fabulous grenache/shiraz blend, from an independent producer in a stunning part of the Rhone Valley (below). If you are in Brisbane this week-end, come and have a taste!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It’s that time of year again. It's time to enjoy the legendary Tour de France! Aussie Richie Porte is one of the favourites with team BMC, which will add to the Aussie interest, but who doesn't love the scenery anyway?<br /><br />You can enjoy the sights of the racing and the stunning scenery whilst enjoying a selection of French wine.<br /><br />The wines in this 6 pack are sourced from vineyards in Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Rhone Valley, Provence (the home of rosé), Madiran in South West France, and Jurançon in the foothills of the Pyrenees. This year these regions are covered during the final 2 weeks of the race. You can drink each wine when the tour reaches that region, or just enjoy whenever you want, before during or after the Tour! Grab some Tour snacks, turn up the heating and enjoy. Follow the virtual peleton on social media. #tdf #tdf17<br /><br />These wines (2 whites, 3 reds and a rosé) represent very good value for money and are a great introduction to DiscoverVin’s french wines. And all at a fraction of the price of a ticket to France!<br /><br /><u>6 wines in the Taste the </u><u><a data-cke-saved-href="https://discovervin.com.au/shop/item/taste-the-tour-6-pack-2017-make-further-savings-when-you-buy-2" href="https://discovervin.com.au/shop/item/taste-the-tour-6-pack-2017-make-further-savings-when-you-buy-2" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">T</span></a><a data-cke-saved-href="https://discovervin.com.au/shop/item/taste-the-tour-6-pack-2017-make-further-savings-when-you-buy-2" href="https://discovervin.com.au/shop/item/taste-the-tour-6-pack-2017-make-further-savings-when-you-buy-2" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">our Pack 2017</span></a></u><u>:</u><br /><br /><strong>Burgundy (stage 7, July 7) </strong><br /><em>Domaine Lupé-Cholet Comte de Lupé, Bourgogne (Pinot Noir ) 2014</em><br /><strong>Bordeaux region (stage 10, July 11) </strong><br /><em>Maison Sichel Sirius Bordeaux Blanc 2014</em><br /><strong>Madiran – South West France (stage 11, July 12) </strong><br /><em>Producteurs Plaimont Madiran Collection, 2012</em><br /><strong>Jurançon – in the foothills of the Pyrenees (stages 12 & 13, July 13 &14)</strong><br /><em>Château Jolys, Jurançon Sec, 2014</em><br /><strong>Rhone Valley (stages 16 & 17, July 18 & 19)</strong><br /><em>Domaine Roche Audran Côtes du Rhone 2015</em><br /><strong>Provence (stages 19 & 20, July 21 & 22)</strong><br /><em>Domaine de la Croix Irrésistible Rosé, cru classé Provençal rosé 2014</em></span><br />
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planted white wine grape in the world and the fifth most planted grape overall.
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Chardonnay’s endless potential and depth of
character has seen it described as “a red wine masquerading as a white.” <span style="background: white;">From the classic, full bodied, oak-aged Chardonnays to
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friends to celebrate the joys of Chardonnay on 26 May then consider this. On
the flavour and aroma wheel of wine descriptors, its characteristics virtually
populate the whole compass. Chardonnay can exhibit fruit flavours such as
lemon, apple, pear, pineapple, passionfruit, peach, citrus/lemon zest and
fig.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or floral attributes like
honeysuckle, lemon balm, jasmine or apple blossom. It can even be tinged with
almond, butterscotch, creamy, oily and waxy notes. And oak-aged Chardonnays can
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mouth filling Jeeper Grande Reserve blanc de blancs Champagne to be the life of
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="background: white; color: #252525;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">In the world of wine, the French will
invariably tell you that they did it first. But when it comes to Malbec wine,
there’s no argument - they did!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="background: white; color: #252525;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">So when <b>World Malbec Day</b> rolls around
on 17 April, give credit where credit is due. Rather than breaking out the
empanadas and gaucho boots - and going all Argentinean, lift a glass to those
who did Malbec first, the French - and who are in a class of their own. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="background: white; color: #252525;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Malbec’s traditional heartland is in the south
west of France in Cahors where it is known as the Black Wine of Cahors. The city of Cahors (above) sits on a bend of the Lot river which snakes through this stunning region.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="background: white; color: #252525;">Although historically one of the six grapes
allowed for blending red Bordeaux, further south west in Cahors, </span><span lang="EN-AU">Malbec reigns
supreme. It is the dominant red varietal where the region’s<span class="apple-converted-space"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">appellation controlee</i>
calls for </span>a minimum of 70% Malbec in its reds. Says The Guardian<span style="background: white;"> (UK):
<i>"Cahors is that rarest of all wines: both a rising star and a timeless
classic." </i></span><span style="background: white; color: #252525;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">It was French agronomist
Miguel Pouquet who bought French grape vine cuttings to Argentina in the mid 19<sup>th</sup>
century. But it was his godfather, Seur Malbek in France for whom the grape was
named in the late 17<sup>th</sup> century, who was the champion of this
‘timeless classic’.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Cahors Malbec draws on
the legendary Dordogne soils to display complexity and structure with a full
bodied, tannin backbone that unashamedly points to longevity. In its modern
form its gorgeous, brooding colour belies its sensual elegance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">In recent years, as the
world-wide interest in Malbec wines has increased, the Cahors producers have
prominently displayed Malbec on the front labels. They have become one of the
first French wine regions to label by variety not just by region.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU">We have found a steadily growing following
for our Cahors Malbec. The Argentinean
Malbecs made in their sunny Australian style have helped open people’s eyes to
the variety.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, on this World Malbec
Day, for those looking for something more complex and definitive, discover the
‘black wine of Cahors’ and in particular, our <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Ch</span></i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="background: white;">ȃ</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="background: white;">teau Haut Monplaisir Prestige</span></i><span lang="EN-AU">. Once you go
black – there’s no going back.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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2006<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">AOC Cahors-Rouge <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">100% Malbec<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">Certified Organic </span><span lang="EN-AU" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-AU" style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">Our Tasting notes: </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-AU" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"> Deep g</span></span><span lang="EN-AU" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">arnet red colour. The
nose is intense, with notes of red fruit, spices and blackberry jam.
Crisp and even, this wine presents aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry on the
palate, along with a mineral note. The finish is lengthy and complex,
with notes of chocolate and spices, and with just a hint of woody aromas. Fabulous malbec, aged and drinking to perfection.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="line-height: 115%;">RRP
through </span><span lang="EN-AU"><a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/shop/item/chateau-haut-monplaisir-prestige-aoc-cahors-rouge-2007/regions-of-sw-france-cahors"><span style="line-height: 115%;">www.discovervin.com.au</span></a></span><span lang="EN-AU" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-AU" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">$35.00</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the past few years the Rosé Revolution has crashed through to see Australians blissfully embrace rosé wine by the chilled, pink, bucket load. Even in France, white wine consumption now comes second to rosé and in particular from Provence in the South of France, the traditional home of rosé.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The sunny wine of the South of France and the sunny lifestyle of beach hugging Australians are simpatico. Aussie sun, seafood, BBQ and a crisp refreshing Provençal rosé...can it get much better?</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, it can! For heightened indulgence, there is the lip-smacking inner sanctum of Provençal wines that come from the Bandol region perched on the glittering Mediterranean coast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mourvèdre (a.k.a mataro or monastrell) is the mainstay grape of Bandol. With the influence of the region’s unique terroir of soil, position and climate, it gives Bandol rosé wines a beguiling and unique texture and depth of flavour. A rosé to contemplate. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While the <i>Frégate</i> label is emblazoned with the image of an historic three masted frigate, the word frégate has its origins in the local dialect for a more agricultural pursuit. The name comes from the Provençal word fregato which means to break the rocks to allow growth. This is a reference to the local limestone bedrock, whose properties imbue the grapes with the beguiling style and flavour that is typically Bandol. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Above ground these broken rocks are the basis for the famous Bandol “restanques”, lines of low, dry-stone walls erected by generations of farmers to follow the contours of the terrain to make the challenging steep slopes cultivable land. Among these distinctive “restanques”, <i>Domaine de Frégate’s</i> vineyards enjoy exposure to the south and west where warm temperatures meet a cool sea breeze. All its wines are produced from the fruit of the Domaine’s own vineyards in clay/limestone soil. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Domaine de Frégate’s Bandol rosé is salmon pink in colour made of 50% mourvèdre, 25% cinsault and 25% grenache. It seductively expresses the complex characteristics of the terroir, with a nose of citrus, red fruits and spices, finishing dry with a vein of steely minerality. Once picked (by hand) the grapes undergo direct pressing, remaining on their skins for only a day, before the light pink juices enter the temperature controlled stainless steel fermentation tanks. The finished rosé is bottled just prior for sale from 1 March, as is the Bandol AOC stipulation.</span></div>
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Not bored in Bordeaux!http://www.blogger.com/profile/02265426315963114564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609753650330060477.post-82706280395073225852017-01-06T08:47:00.000+11:002017-01-06T08:47:11.115+11:00Beaujolais is back (but not shoulder pads!) <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some sommeliers are telling us the demand for Beaujolais wine has taken off recently. They are not referring to cheaper Beaujolais nouveau but more quality Beaujolais-Villages and cru Beaujolais (explained below). Beaujolais Nouveau is a very light and fruity style, whereby the Gamay grapes are fermented only for a few months and then bottled and shipped. This is the style popularised in the 80s and like "big hair" and shoulder pads its one fad that may or may not return!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Beaujolais region is a small region south of Burgundy and north of the Rhone. The vast majority of the production is red wine made from Gamay. A small amount of white and rosé is made also.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">According to <a href="http://www.globalwinespirits.com/wx/fr-INTER-BEAUJOLAIS/PORTAL.INDEX/NotInternal/2430005/EN" target="_blank">InterBeaujolais</a>, the region's professional organisation, Beaujolais is now the second biggest wine export region in France after Champagne. (48% of Beaujolais is exported so I think they must mean that this is the second highest proportion of wine exported from a region as surely the larger appellations such as Bordeaux, Burgundy and Provence etc must export bigger volumes/numbers of bottles.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What is driving this interest in Beaujolais? Is it just a cycle? Is it a desire by consumers to move away from "big" styles of red to "lighter" styles. Beaujolais is certainly an easy going food-friendly style of wine that matches many foods. It is generally lower in alcohol (12 to 13%) and can be chilled and enjoyed at lunch as well as dinner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have started importing a <a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/shop/item/domaine-du-bois-des-chenes" target="_blank">Beaujolais-Villages </a>from <a href="http://lupecholet.com/vin-bourgogne/en/who-are-we.html" target="_blank">Domaine Lupé-Cholet</a> . We recently enjoyed a bottle with a Thai beef salad and it was a perfect match. We served it at the Paris to Provence Melbourne French Festival and the Alliance Française Melbourne Christmas Market. The most common response was "wow" followed by "can I order some?". It probably exemplifies why there is an emerging interest in good Beaujolias. It has lovely rich fruit but some nice soft tannins/finish. Certainly very more-ish! Lovely on its own but a great match to many foods including the soft spices in the Thai beef salad. Normally any heat/chilli in food, makes tannin in red wine seem harsh and bitter, but the soft tannins in our Lupé-Cholet enhanced the food. It was a very enjoyable match. For more details on this lovely wine click <a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/shop/item/domaine-du-bois-des-chenes" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are 3 broad categories of Beaujolais wine.</span><br />
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<span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>1. Beaujolais. </strong>This is the least expensive of the 3 levels of wine. A large proportion of the wine is released within months of harvest. This is called "Beaujolais Nouveau." This makes up 50% approximately of the region's production.</span><br />
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<span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>2. Beaujolais Villages</strong> wine is produced from an area made up of 38 villages in the north of the Beaujolais region and makes up 25% of production in the region. The hilly, granitic <a data-mce-href="http://www.wine-searcher.com/technical-wine-terms-q-t.lml#terroir" href="http://www.wine-searcher.com/technical-wine-terms-q-t.lml#terroir" title="'Terroir' definition"><span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="color: black;">terroir</span></a> here is considered superior to that of the flatter lands in the south of Beaujolais and, as a result, Beaujolais Villages wines are considered to be of a higher quality than those of the straight <a data-mce-href="http://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-beaujolais" href="http://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-beaujolais" title="Beaujolais Appellation"><span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="color: black;">Beaujolais</span></a> appellation. </span><br />
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<span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In fact the terroir of northern Beaujolais is widely considered to be one of the best in the world for growing the Gamay grape variety. Vineyards sit on the sunny south- and southeast-facing slopes, where bright sunshine and dry, warming foehn winds help the grapes to reach optimal ripeness. These coarse, sandy soils are considered superior to the more clay-dominated soils of southern Beaujolais, as their heat-retaining quality helps the vines to reach optimal ripeness, and they are highly permeable, allowing for excellent drainage in the vineyards.</span><br />
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<span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Beaujolais Villages appellation accounts for around a quarter of the Beaujolais region's total annual output, most of which is red wine, with just small amounts of white and rosé wine produced. The appellation law has slightly different rules concerning vinification and permitted yields than the more generic Beaujolais appellation, giving rise to a slightly fuller-bodied, more concentrated style of wine. Often a system called carbonic maceration is used whereby whole bunches of grapes are fermented under a layer of carbon dioxide. This excludes oxygen reducing oxygenation and enabling a softly tannic wine (oxygen breaks down tannins into smaller molecules which are "harsher"). </span><br />
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<span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While most Beaujolais Villages wines are made for immediate consumption, some of the best examples can be cellared for up to five years.</span><br />
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<span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are 10 Crus of Beaujolais, all in the north and producing only red wine. They make up 25% of Beaujolais production. Each has its own distinct personality, <a data-mce-href="http://winefolly.com/tutorial/terroir-definition-for-wine/" href="http://winefolly.com/tutorial/terroir-definition-for-wine/" title="Terroir Definition for Wine"><span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="color: black;">based on ‘terroir’</span></a>– climate,soils, altitude, aspect and a host of other factors – that are duplicated nowhere else. These wines are much more complex and will develop beautifully over time much like a good Burgundy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Christmas is all about giving after all. We have some great <a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/shop/category/gift-packs" target="_blank">gift packs</a> ready to be sent. We can send to you or to the gift recipient. We can include a personalised note.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">We also have <a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/gift-cards.html" target="_blank">digital gift cards</a> at various price points that can be redeemed on line.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Jump <a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/shop/category/gift-packs" target="_blank">on line</a> or give Helen a call on 0260 206 016 or 0414596395 for ideas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Many of us look forward to a glass or two of bubbles with friends and family over Christmas. This one is fantastic. Its being poured in some great restaurants in Australia and around the world. Its well-priced enough to pour a glass for your family (well maybe!) By the bottle its $54 or $49 in a <a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/shop/item/achille-princier-champagne-grande-tradition-nv-6-bottle-pack">six pack</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We are thrilled to see the rise and rise of dry rosé. Rosé sales now exceed white wine in France, and it has really taken off in Australia in the last few years. We have 4 lovely <a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/shop/category/rose" target="_blank">rosé wines</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is a special wine that would go perfectly with turkey and ham and everything festive. It recently out scored the famous Chateau Margaux and Chateau Cheval Blanc (featured in the movie Sideways) in a blind tasting. Both these wines sell for >$1000 per bottle. We heard its being served on Air France business class! This is $59. A special wine to enjoy over the holiday period. Limited stocks. Find it <a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/shop/item/chateau-rollan-de-by-2008" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We have some great mixed packs at various price points with a mix of rose/whites/reds and dessert wines. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This week-end we are off to the Alliance Française Melbourne Christmas Market in Grey Street St Kilda.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Come along and say hello. Sample some wines, enjoy a glass or two (some of our wines are being served at the bar) and pick up a bargain or 2 for Christmas. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you saw us at the Paris to Provence Melbourne French Festival we will have a couple of different/new wines for you to try (and some favourites). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The weather forecast is sounding great at this stage, fine and sunny and not too hot. See you there!</span><br />
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Not bored in Bordeaux!http://www.blogger.com/profile/02265426315963114564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609753650330060477.post-24254793514723170522016-12-05T10:45:00.000+11:002016-12-05T10:45:05.457+11:00This Magnificent Life<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We always appreciate feed-back from our customers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One such moment occurred this week when Ian MacTavish wrote about us in This Magnificent Life, and interviewed Helen on her current favourite wines.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"One of our favourite companies in Australia flies under most radars but brings enormous pleasure to those in the know. Their passion for particular wines drives them to identify and deliver bottlesful of delight to Aussie enthusiasts."</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Read more <a href="http://thismagnificentlife.com/passion-a-perfect-start-discovervin/" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">More on Champagne Jeeper which continues to turn heads and receive great reviews. We have previously <a href="http://discovervin.blogspot.com.au/2016/09/pre-arrival-offer-champagne-jeeper.html" target="_blank">blogged </a>about this excellent Champagne producer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Its distinctive taste (Chardonnay predominant) and distinctive packaging sets it apart form its peers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The latest edition of Sommelier International magazine is putting Champagne Jeeper in the spotlight, on its cover, as well as in a great article inside (in French).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Glad to see our friends the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/winewankers/?hl=en" target="_blank">Wine Wankers </a>like the story and the taste of our new <a href="http://www.discovervin.com.au/shop/item/champagne-jeeper-grand-assemblage-nv" target="_blank">Champagne Jeeper.</a></span><br />
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