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Reserve Wines |
Each year Cassegrain produces a
select range of Reserve wines ($26-$32) using the best parcels
of grapes from that vintage, with all Reserve wines being aged
in the bottle before release.
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Reserve
2002 Semillon
Region
Hastings River
Fruit for the 2002
Reserve Semillon was sourced from high quality, low yielding
vineyards from the Hunter Valley and Hastings River regions.
This impressive wine is vibrant lemonin colour with a dazzling
golden hue. The bouquet is appealing and intense, delivering
aromas of kaffir lime leaves and lemon meringue. An abundance
of citrus flavours explode on
the palate, entwining with a provocative mix of green apples
and lemon curd that lead to a lengthy mineral finish.
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Reserve
2000 Semillon
This Semillon is
delicate lemon in colour with a vibrant green hue. Aromas
of roasted bell pepper, sweet paprika, and crushed lemon
leaves follow through to a long and impressive palate. The
concentrated mineral flavour is linear and persistent, enhanced
by subtle honey on the mid-palate, giving the wine a rarely
encountered texture. Enjoy with pan-seared sea scallops
or chilli octopus.
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Reserve
2005 Fromenteau Chardonnay
Region
Tumbarumba and Northern Slopes
Fruit for the 2005
Reserve Fromenteau Chardonnay was sourced from the cool climate
and high altitude areas of Tumbarumba
and the Northern Slopes in New South Wales. This impressive
wine is delicate lemon in colour with a dazzling
golden hue. The bouquet is appealing, offering generous
aromas of ripe fig, cinnamon spiced apple and honeydew
melon. The luxurious palate is opulent and rich, delivering
a focused core of creamy pear and white fleshed peaches
entwined with a subtle kiss of buttery oak that lingers
on the lengthy mineral finish.
Enjoy as a young wine, or careful cellaring will reward in a memorable drinking experience.
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Reserve
2005 Shiraz
Region
Northern Slopes
This graceful wine is dark plum in colour with a dazzling crimson hue. Aromas of mulberries, leather, and rich dark chocolate mingle seductively on the nose. A silky smooth palate has mouthfilling flavours of ripe black cherries, cassis and forest berries, laced with an explosion of sweet vanillan oak.
Enjoy now, or careful cellaring will reward in a memorable wine.
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Reserve
2005 Falerne (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Durif and Tempranillo)
Region
Northern
Slopes & Hunter Valley
This ménage a quartet is deep
ruby red in colour with a crimson hue. Generous aromas of
blackberries, star anise and violets intoxicate the senses.
The palate is rich, dense and focused with a mouthful of
blood plum, blueberry and sweet cinnamon spices. Soft, sexy
and juicy tannins coat the mouth and lead to a lingering
finish.
Enjoy now, or careful cellaring will result in a
memorable wine.
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Copyright
©2005 Cassegrain Wines Pty Ltd, 764 Fernbank Creek Rd, Port
Macquarie NSW 2444 |
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