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tasting notes

Tasting notes

Tasting notes for recent releases and award winners for some of Australia’s best Adelaide Hills wine

Nepenthe

Nepenthe

Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2010

The newest innovation for Nepenthe. The wine is an enticing mix combining the traditional Sauvignon Blanc flavours of tropical fruit, crisp citrus and herbaceous characters with the fresh, effervescence of bubbles.

FOOD: a perfect aperitif or try with fresh fruit

PRICE: $19.00    

Nepenthe

Nepenthe

Altitude Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Adelaide Hills

From an outstanding vintage in the Adelaide Hills, the 2010 Nepenthe Sauvignon Blanc is a fresh, bright wine with vibrant tropical fruit of passionfruit and pineapple combined with herbaceous notes of snow pea and citrus blossom.

FOOD: Fresh Seafood

PRICE: $19.00    CELLAR: 0-2 yrs

Petraea

Petraea

Sauvignon Blanc 2009

First release; a new style of Sauvignon Blanc for Nepenthe, matured for 6 months in a 2500L French oak cask. Flavours of tropical fruit and lemon curd, with a creamy texture framed by natural acidity and subtle oak nuances.

FOOD: salmon, veal and sushi

PRICE: $25    CELLAR: 3-5 yrs

Nepenthe

Nepenthe

Adelaide Hills Tempranillo

The bouquet shows savoury herbs and spice with vibrant berry notes. The palate has lifted fruit with complex, savoury characters and finishes with the late palate tannins that are the signature of the variety.

Trophy – Adelaide Hills Wine Show

FOOD: Roast Lamb

PRICE: $25    CELLAR: 5-8 yrs