Red Wine

2008 Monichino Cabernet Sauvignon

APPEARANCE - purple rimmed, dark brick
AROMA - Berries, chocolate and cedar box tobacco
PALATE - Raspberry, spice & aniseed

This impressive Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in both American and French oak. The multi-faceted character of this complex nose, with its mixture of berries, chocolate, pepper and cedar tobacco box, promises well. The smooth velvety flavours of raspberry, spice, aniseed and vanilla oak live up to that promise. Cellaring potential of up to eight years. Serve with Roast Beef, Kangaroo and game.

PRICE: $16.00

2006 Monichino Merlot

APPEARANCE - Purple rimmed dark brick
AROMA - Cherries, blackberries, liquorice, vanilla
PALATE - Mixed berries, smoky oak

This wine is made from 100% Merlot grapes from our Katunga vineyard. Blackberry, raspberry and plum predominate on both nose and palate. They are pleasantly enhanced by subtle mixed spice aromas and flavors provided by 12 months aging in French oak. The flavors follow onto the medium bodied palate, which has a smooth lingering finish. Cellaring potential 5-7 years. Serve with Roast lamb, Osso Bucco, Pasta with rich meat sauce.

PRICE: $16.00

2008 Monichino Shiraz

APPEARANCE - Purple rimmed dark red.
AROMA - Charcoal, blackberry, pepper, blackcurrant
PALATE - Strong berry flavours of blackberry, blackcurrant & Cinnamon

The nose beckons with blackberry, blackcurrant, cinnamon and charred wood, the palate is soft, rich an mouth filling. Fifteen months aging in American oak has enhanced the natural berry and spice of the fruit. Cellar up to 5 years or drink now with roast Lamb, charcoal grills or kebabs.

PRICE: $16.00