These single vineyard wines differ from the other wines styles that winemaker Randell Graham offers through his Bonny Doon wines – expect refined and distinctive varietal expressions from these Rhone variants.
These single vineyard wines differ from the other wines styles that winemaker Randell Graham offers through his Bonny Doon wines – expect refined and distinctive varietal expressions from these Rhone variants.
This wine is characterised by a grace – ful straw- yellow colour. The bouquet is pleasantly delicate and rich in fruity notes accompanied by floral hints of chamomile. In the mouth it is dry with an elegant refre – shing acidity. Excellent with appetizers, vegetables, whi – te meats, poultry and fish.
The Lagrein is indigenous to the valleys of Trentino. The wines tend to be deeply coloured and have intense berry-fruit flavours. They often feel a touch rustic (especially if not given time to settle prior to release, with or without the help of oak barrels), have a slight taste of iodine, or saltiness. This wine is deep ruby red, and shows attractive blackcurrant and wild raspberry aromas with touches of eucalyptus and liquorice. It’s reasonably full-bodied with well mannered tannins, and has dark chocolate and graphite characters along with light notes of spicy cedar.
Having spread itself around the globe, there are some locations where Pinot Grigio seems to be more at home, or better understood, than elsewhere. The Trentino DOC at the foot of the Italian Alps is definitely on that short list. This wine is produced by the well-regarded Mezzacorona co-operative, where the Castel Firmian label represents the most refined wines of their diverse offer. All fruit is handpicked, with less than ideal grapes being de-classified to more entry-level wines. Traditional vinification is employed for this wine. This includes brief skin contact to increase structure and richness. The Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio tends to have an attractive mid-weight straw yellow colour on release. The aromas are quite distinct, with clear notes of white fleshed fruit blended with those of chamomile and herbs. The flavours follow the nose, with reasonably full body and good fruit weight followed by a dry and balanced, long aftertaste, all framed by a measured, delicate acidity.
Colour – Deep straw yellow. Nose – Distinctly tropical aromas of mango and papaya with hints of jasmine and white florals. Palate – A wine that shows balanced citrus fruit and floral characters and delicate acidity. Light, aromatic, more-ish and very good with light seafood dishes and salads.
Teroldego is a grape variety indigenous to the valleys of Trentino. It is related to several local red grape varieties, as well as to Shiraz. A premium variety, it is appreciated for its capacity to give deeply coloured, lively flavoursome wines with pleasant tannins. The Riserva wines produced by the Mezzacorona co-operative are produced using only the best fruit from good vintages. The grapes are grown exclusively in Piana Rotaliana vineyards, their native home. The grapes are pressed without stems and macerated on the skins. After fermentation the wine is transferred to French oak barrels for 12 months and then rests for a further 12 months before bottling. This wine has an impressive deep colour with very attractive aromas of ripe fruit and berries. A fresh and elegant palate follows with subtle notes of barrel ageing. This is a full-bodied red with a framework of attractive, mature and fine tannins that allow the wine to be enjoyed on release, or over a short term cellaring perio