Wine

This ruby-coloured 2019 Queulat Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva wine by Vina Ventisquero has an expressive nose revealing aromas of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackcurrants. Together with notes of black pepper, caramel, tobacco and chocolate from the oak-ageing. In the mouth, the Queulat Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva wine has great body and structure with balanced acidity and ripe tannins. This Queulat Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva wine has a delightful complexity that carries through to a lengthy and persistent fruit and vanilla laced finish. This is a Cabernet Sauvignon of superb quality that stands out among the range.

The 2019 Queulat Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva wine by Vina Ventisquero is made ​​from a dominant blended Cabernet Sauvignon (85%) and Syrah (15%), grown in the Maipo Valley on granite and stony soils. Vina Ventisquero now counts Estate Vineyards in the country’s top wine producing areas: Maipo Valley, Casablanca Valley, Apalta Valley, Leyda, and the Colchagua Valley.

Awards:
2014 Vintage: Gold – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
2013 Vintage: Silver – Mundus Vini
2011 Vintage: Bronze – International Wine & Spirit Competition
2010 Vintage: Silver – International Wine Challenge
2009 Vintage: Gold – Mundus Vini
2007 Vintage: Silver – Decanter World Wine Awards
2008 Vintage: Silver – Mundus Vini
2005 Vintage: Commended – International Wine Challenge
2005 Vintage: Commended – Decanter World Wine Awards

The 2022 Vina Ventisquero Queulat Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc wine has a clear, pale green color. This Ventisquero Queulat Sauvignon Blanc wine has a good aromatic intensity, with intermingled citrus and tropical fruit aromas, such as grapefruit and lime, complemented by soft herbal notes, asparagus and freshly mown grass. Tense and vibrant, this Queulat Sauvignon Blanc is fresh thanks to its crisp acidity, which contributes a clean and persistent finish. This Sauvignon Blanc wine has citrus fruit and herbs come through again in the finish.

Viña Ventisquero was founded in the late 1990s by Gonzalo Vial and has quickly gone on to become one of the countries top wine producers. With a winery based in the coastal Maipo Valley the estate sources grapes from the prestigious Casablanca, Leyda, Colchagua and Apalta Valley regions to produce a range of sought-after, award winning wines.

Awards:
2011 Vintage: Commended – International Wine Challenge
2010 Vintage: Commended – Decanter World Wine Awards
2007 Vintage: Bronze – Decanter World Wine Awards

The 2020 Vina Ventisquero Queulat Syrah Gran Reserva wine has a bluish-black in colour, the nose reveals ripe berries together with spices such as black pepper, tobacco and chocolate. This Queulat Syrah Gran Reserva wine is a highly concentrated wine with an all- embracing structure, thanks to the firm tannins which have become more rounded as a result of the bottle-ageing.

The 2020 Vina Ventisquero Queulat Syrah Gran Reserva is a delicious wine and persistent finish. The Viña Ventisquero is one of Chile’s leading wineries.

Awards:
2012 Vintage: Bronze – Decanter World Wine Awards
2011 Vintage: Silver – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
2007 Vintage: Commended – International Wine Challenge
2007 Vintage: Silver – International Wine & Spirit Competition
2005 Vintage: Bronze – Decanter World Wine Awards
2004 Vintage: Bronze – Challenge International du Vin

This crystal-clear 2022 Vina Ventisquero Reserva Sauvignon Blanc wine is pale yellow in color with light green hints. This Ventisquero Reserva Sauvignon Blanc wine has complex and elegant nose offers up aromas of lime, grapefruit, pineapple and pear complemented by floral and mineral touches. This Sauvignon Blanc wine is elegant, with crisp acidity that is typical for this variety. On the palate, more citrus and tropical fruit are evident, with an interesting minerality.

Ventisquero is one of the best producers in Chile and has one of the most modern wineries in the world. The Ventisquero Reserva Sauvignon Blanc wine was made with the assistance of well-known Chilean and foreign wine makers. The Ventisquero Reserva Sauvignon Blanc wine comes from the Maipo Valley.

Awards:
2017 Vintage: Commended – International Wine Challenge
2016 Vintage: Bronze – International Wine Challenge
2007 Vintage: Commended – International Wine Challenge
2008 Vintage: Silver – Mundus Vini
2006 Vintage: Commended – Decanter World Wine Awards

The 2021 Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon wine by Vina Ventisquero has a deep ruby red with intense aromas of red fruits of and cassis. This Ventisquero Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon wine has soft notes of plum and blackberry followed by a hint of vanilla. This Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon wine has abundant flavours of ripe cherries and plums up front, highlight balanced acidity, soft tannins and good structure.

This Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied wine with a long and concentrated finish accented by fruit and vanilla notes. Root 1 grapes are grown on pure producing wines of outstanding quality, with pure fruit flavors and authentic varietal character

This 2021 Vina Ventisquero Root 1 Sauvignon Blanc wine has a crisp wine offers bright citrus notes and a fresh, pure finish. This Sauvignon Blanc wine has vibrant flavors of grapefruit, lime, pineapple, and pear are present, combined with a hint of herb, creating a complex, elegant finish. Served best with grilled shrimp or pork loin.

The 2021 Ventisquero Root 1 Sauvignon Blanc wine has 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes that make up this delicious wine are grown in Ventisquero’s vineyard located in Casablanca Valley a region that remains mostly cold, and highly recognized for its quality Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Not only does the cool climate assist the wine to preserve its fresh acidity, but help from the Pacific Ocean breeze, just a little over nine miles away from the vineyard, is a great addition to that freshness. Combine that with the bright afternoon sun, and we have ripening that is slow and steady, cultivating bright tropical flavors.

This Root 1 Sauvignon Blanc wine is best served with roasted lemon chicken.

The 2020 Vina Ventisquero Vertice Carmenere Syrah wine is a highly concentrated wine with an all- embracing structure, thanks to the firm tannins which have become more rounded as a result of the bottle-ageing.This Ventisquero Vertice Carmenere Syrah wine has a bluish-black in colour, the nose reveals ripe berries together with spices such as black pepper, tobacco and chocolate. This Vertice Carmenere Syrah wine is delicious and has a persistent finish. 

Vina Ventisquero produces high-quality avant-garde, modern wines with grapes from our own vineyards in Chile’s most important wine-producing regions.

The Wente Beyer Ranch Zinfandel 2018 has a light brick red in colour and on the nose aromas of blueberry, cherry and black pepper with hints of cranberry and licorice.  On the palate, expect black cherry and spice This Zinfandel has fine tannins and a moderately long finish.

This Wente Cabernet Sauvignon wine has flavors of black cherry, chocolate and hints of vanilla, cinnamon and coffee from oak barrel aging.  With balanced acidity, and round mouthfeel. The 2019 Wente Charles Wetmore Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon wine delivers a smooth, lingering finish.

This 2022 Wente Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc wine is welcoming with fresh aromatics from flint, guava to wet stone, balanced by notes of mandarin and lime zest. This Wente Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc wine has a beautiful and lean minerality, bright acidity and a lingering finish.

Beautifully aromatic with notes of ripe grapefruit, kiwi and terroir-typical minerality. Notes of early-season white nectarine complement a bright cleansing acidity and lingering mouthfeel. This Wente Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc wine should be served chilled.

The Estate Grown Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc is named after a French emigrant, Louis Mel, who traveled to the western United States in the 1870’s seeking a place to make wines to rival the great French Crus. He found the ideal home in the Livermore Valley. Acquiring Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon cuttings from the Marquis de Lur-Saluces, owner of the famed Chateau Y’quem, he planted them in his vineyards.

99 points, Double Gold, Best of California – California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition

The 2021 Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay wine has the aromas and flavors of green apple and tropical fruits, balanced by subtle oak, cinnamon and vanilla from barrel aging. With a mouth-filling body and balanced acidity. This Chardonnay wine delivers a medium-long, refreshing finish.

The 2021 Wente Riva Ranch wine is a medium- bodied Chardonnay has a rich, golden color and aromas and flavors of honey, graham, cinnamon and light floral notes, balanced by subtle oak, butter and vanilla from barrel aging. The Wente Riva Ranch Reserve Chardonnay wine has a round mouthfeel and a long, fruity finish.

On the palate, this Merlot wine is full-bodied, but with a smooth mid-palate that showcases aromas and flavors of blackberry and spice-accented by hints of licorice and tobacco. This delicious 2021 Wente Sandstone Merlot bursts with berry flavors from cranberry, grilled cherry and acai, finishing with a nice lingering acidity.

The 2021 Wente Sandstone Merlot is a beautiful wine and pairs well with cheese, chicken, and grilled pork.

The 2020 Wente Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep red in color with bright cherry, vanilla, cinnamon and toasted oak aromas. Rich, yet approachable tannins, along with mouth-filling cherry flavors and a hint of cinnamon, provide a long, smooth finish. This Wente Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon is a wonderful wine.

The 2018 Domaine William Fevre Chablis wine is beautifully layered, perfumed and expressive. White flowers, mint and orchard fruit all grace this silky, inviting Chablis from Fèvre. This 2018 Domaine William Fevre Chablis wine has lovely fruitiness with an attractive freshness and characteristic minerality, Chablis is a wine region with global renown. Domaine William Fèvre’s vineyards sit on Kimmeridgian subsoil and enjoy ideal exposures for the production of a very fine wine. This hablis wine has a fleshy and elegant bouquet revealing citrus, white fruits and flowers aromas. The mouth is fresh, supple underscored by mineral. The 2018 Domaine William Fevre Chablis wine is best served with fish dishes, grilled or in a light sauce; various seafood, and oysters and sushis.

Domaine Fevre owns just under 47ha designated as AC Chablis. Aged for 10-12 months in stainless steel, with a small proportion matured in aged oak barrels for 4-6 months, this Chablis carries much more weight and concentration, with plenty of firm acidity from the ripe, forward 2018 vintage.

92 points James Suckling
92 points Wine Enthusiast
91 points Decanter

Carrying on our tradition of fortified winemaking, our Yalumba Antique Muscat is a fine dessert wine that highlights the rich, raisined and luscious style of Rutherglen Muscat. This is an indulgent and seamless wine. The Yalumba Antique Muscat has rose petal, ginger spice and orange peel aromas, with butterscotch and fruitcake. The palate is soft, silken and concentrated, with rich flavours of raisined fruit, wood aged characters, fruitcake and spices.

This Yalumba Muscat wine is best enjoyed with blue cheese, crème brûlée or pecan pie and a dollop of triple cream. The wine can be served chilled. Refrigerate after opening to maintain freshness.