Monichino Vine

Monichino Vinenone

White Wine

2009 Monichino Chardonnay

APPEARANCE-Straw coloured
AROMA-Tropical fruit, buttered toast & smoky oak.
PALATE-Buttered toast, caramel & tropical fruit.

A classic Chardonnay, full bodied rich and enticing. It's lush American oak vanilla aromas with burnt honey, melon and peach, merge in a rich flavour filled combination with the wines buttery malolactic characteristics, which have been further enhanced by lengthy barrel fermentation on stirred lees. Cellaring up to four years or drink now. Match with Carbonara and other cream based sauces or wild duck, pheasant or rabbit.

PRICE: $15.00

2010 Monichino Sauvignon Blanc

APPEARANCE - Pale straw coloured
AROMA - Lemon, green apple, nashi fruit & passionfruit.
PALATE - A slight degree of honeyed sweetness, with passionfruit and gooseberry flavours with a hint of citrus

A typical Sauvignon Blanc displaying aromas of passionfruit, lychees and citrus aromas fuse with the crisp delicate flavours of lemon, green apple and nashi fruit. The lingering palate and abundance of natural flavours allow the wine to stand alone or as an accompaniment to food. Drink young. Serve with seafood, especially Asian style, frittatas or spicy salads.

PRICE: $15.00

2008 Monichino Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc

APPEARANCE - Pale straw colored.
AROMA - Spice, cut grass,lemon and green apple
PALATE - Spice with a hint of toasty oak with lemon and gooseberry flavors, a crisp refreshing finish

A blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grown on the Katunga vineyard. The aroma consists of fruit,spice, cut grass and lemon with a hint of oak. The palate is clean and well balanced. A popular blend, this wine can be consumed young or aged up to ten years. Serve with seafood, Asian cuisine, frittatas or spicy salads.

PRICE: $13.00

2009 Monichino Riesling

APPEARANCE - Light bright lemon
AROMA - Apple, lime and citrus
PALATE - Lemon, lime and subtle passionfruit

The aroma consists of fresh apple, lime and lemon followed by lemon and tart apple flavours and the palate. This wine will prove to be very refreshing particularly during the hot summer months. Cellaring potential 5-8 years. Great with seafood, chicken or Asian dishes.

PRICE: $13.00

2008 Monichino Rose

APPEARANCE - Light pink
AROMA - Tropical fruit, Raspberry & cherry
PALATE - Light fragrant flavour with crisp finish

This wine is made from free run Sangiovese and a small amount of Sauvignon Blanc. The result is a delicate wine for quaffing during the summer months, with a crisp and fresh finish.

PRICE: $10.00

2008 Monichino Loose Wheel Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc

APPEARANCE - Light straw
AROMA - Green apple, spice, pear
PALATE - Intense spice, tropical fruit with a viscous feel

An abundance of ripe tropical fruit, spice & pear. The palate is well rounded and viscous and the finish is crisp with a lingering finish. Cellaring up to 8 years. Enjoy with chicken salad, roast quail, or turkey dishes.

PRICE: $8.00