Chateau
Talaud, Provence, France
We bring you
the one of Burgundy’s finest white wines, the Talaud Bourgogne Blanc. Savour
crisp minerality on these unwooded white wines and fall in love with Burgundy
again.
For those of
you who are tired of the heavy wooded Chardonnays, the Talaud Chablis is a very
enjoyable Chardonnay, well balanced on the palate with a lovely lemony zing to
it.
On the Red
side, we present the Crozes Hermitage –a Syrah/Shiraz which is a festive blend
of stewed fruits and spice.
Chateau
Laudac, Bordeaux, France
From this
impressive Chateau we present you their gorgeous Red Bordeaux blend of Merlot
and Cabernet Sauvignon. A right bank red, this wine is complex with a nose of
vanilla spice and oak.
Jean Jean ,
Loire Valley , France
The Loire
Valley enjoys considerably more sunlight than Bordeaux and even some parts of
Burgundy and thus has a reputation for much more approachable and easy drinking
wines.
Jean Jean is
the largest producer of Loire Valley wines and these curvaceous bottles are
packed full of fruit and flavour.
In your 81unCorked selection you will get to
sample the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Sauvignon Blanc.
Chateau
Giraud, Sauternes, France
La
Collection Sauternes is an extremely indulgent sweet white wine that is an
absolute necessary as we indulge in fois gras , pate and caviar this festive
season.
Lamblin ET
Fils, Chablis, France
Lamblin ET
Fils are Chablis’ most awarded wine makers. Famous for this unwooded
Chardonnay, their wines are reknowned for their earthy minerality with their
crisp acidity.
The Petit
Chablis is an excellent expression of a young unwooded Chardonnay, Golden in colour.
Delicate and intense nose, based on minerality (flint) and offering citrus
notes (lemon, grapefruit). Hints of peach and white fruit. Well balanced, vivid
and light in the mouth, with a good attack evolving into a beautiful roundness
and a long finish.
The Bourgogne Blanc has a Pale yellow colour with
a Rich fruity nose, which offers beautiful citrus fruit aromas, evolving into
ripe fruits with peach dominating. This Bourgogne Chardonnay offers a good
attack and is fresh and round in mouth.
The Chablis
Fourchaumes is a Premier Cru Chablis- distinguished,
generous and rich. Particularly flattering floral bouquet. Beautiful and fine
fresh fruit aromas, with a hint of fine minerality, typical of the Chablis
terroir.
Nicolas
Feuillate, Champagne, France
Nicolas
Feuillate is the preferred Champagne of Parisians, famed for its delicate
bubbles and almond infused palate. This Champagne is excellent value and
perfect for the festive season!
Darling
Cellars, Darling, South Africa
The Six
Tonner Merlot, (yes they only harvest 6 tonnes of fruit per hectare) a
soft, fruity wine with plum and mulberry flavours. Darlings recent demarcation
has led to the wines focussed on terroir and varietal specific leading to
higher quality unique wines.
The Black
Granite Shiraz is a big bodied red wine whose vines( I kid you not) are planted
in rich decomposed black granite soil is a bold spicy red wine with a velvety
dark plum palate.
Groote
Poste, Darling, South Africa
Everyone has
an Old Man in their life and the Old Man’s blend is winemaker Nick Pentz’
tribute to that special old man in your life! A Bordeaux blend of
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine has the finesse of French Wine
making with sunfilled South African fruit.
The
Sauvignon Blanc is a 4 star Platter rated wine with intense gooseberry and
sliced apple aromas
GoatFather, Paarl,
South Africa
Charles Back
makes you chuckle at this cheeky label, this full-bodied wine has pronounced
red fruit on the nose with perfumed violet and hints of tomato. The palate
mirrors the initial aromas with added savoury flavours and a prominent herbal
note on the finish.
The Grape
Grinder, Paarl South Africa
The Grape
Grinder aims to provide conversation wine which they have successfully done
with their Grinder Pinotage with its unique coffee aromas and the Milkwood
Shiraz Viognier which shows a perfumed nose of cardamom and cumin. The
Grinder Shiraz is yummy blend of cherries and rich red fruit .The Wild Olive
Chenin Blanc is true to the quirky nature of these wines with charming fruit
and olive aromas.
Juno, Paarl,
South Africa
Juno with is
beautifully painted Cape Maidens has produced a gorgeous Rose, not to sweet,
not to dry just the perfect balance of berries with that hint of sweetness,
ideal for day time drinking!
Journeys
End, Stellenbosch, South Africa
London’s
youngest wine sweetheart, Journeys End wines are featuring in Harpers, Decanter
and all other wine press for their top quality single appellation wines.
The Pastors
Blend is a light ruby wine with a youthful edge. A Bordeaux blend, with the
expected complexity, but because it’s Merlot-led, it has a medium bodied
structure. Aromas of blackcurrants and red cherries, some meaty notes, a light dusting of cedar.
The
Merlot has an intense ruby-red dark colour with an orange rim. Vibrant
cherry-mint fruit, eucalyptus and concentrated cassis aromas on the nose. The
ripeness of the fruit gives a supple , fleshy feel on the palate, the tannins
are fine-grained all adding to the lushness.
Famed for
its success with Chardonnay, you will enjoy the Journey’s End Haystack
Chardonnay. Intensely-focused flavours
showing citrus, tropical fruits and mineral tones. The taste is long and
elegant with excellent fruit/wood integration. . The palate shows riper fruit
that combines well with the creaminess.
Man Vintners, Jonkhershoek, Stellenbosch,
South Africa
The name is
derived from the respective initials of the wives of the 3 winemakers; the
Merlot is pleasant, straightforward with lots of red and black fruits on the
nose and hint of chocolate on the palate.
The Pinotage
is medium bodied wine that has a cranberry and rhubarb tang with a dab of
American spice.
Ken Forrestor, Somerset West, South Africa
Ken’s Petit
range has received a lot of acclimation from wine guru Cathy Marston. As he is
the KING of Chenin Blanc in South Africa, we couldn’t resist but introduce you
to his Petit Chenin. His Petit Cabernet Merlot is a personal favourite –
an anytime with anyone type of wine. The Semi Sweet white is for those with a
sweet tooth
Boukenhoutskloof,
Franschshoek, South Africa
Home of the
much raved about Chocolate Block (yes there is a magnum bottle in
81unCorked), you will get a tasting of Marc Kent’s more affordable Wolftrap
Range of wines ( the red, white and rose) and also his Porcupine Ridge
Cabernet Sauvignon and Porcupine Ridge Merlot.
A Perfect opportunity
to understand and experience what the hype is about!
Thelema,
Stellenbosch, South Africa
From one of
Stellenbosch’s oldest and most respected vineyards, we present to you 3 of
their most enjoyable wines.
Thelema
Chardonnay is a yummy buttery white wine with good crisp acidity and creamy
palate. Aromas of ripe peach, grapefruit
marmalade, blossoms and complex yeasty flavours compliment the toasty oak in
the wine. The palate is clean with a lovely texture and long finish.
Thelema
Mountain Red boasts spicy aromas of black
pepper and mulberry mingle with the plum flavours of this soft and approachable
wine.
Thelema Merlot is an expressive
red with smoky fruit flavours, and surprisingly firm tannins.
Villiera , Stellenbosch, South Africa
Villiera, is
South Africa's No. 1 Methode Cap Classique producer, a well-known secret
is that MARA's Celebration label was produced by Villiera especially for Kenya
@50!
The Mara
Celebration is bottle fermented sparkling wine , a blend of
red and white grapes displaying the full, balanced yeasty complexity synonymous
with a wine made in this style. The wine retains its fresh racy zestiness that
is a result of crisp acidity and rich fruit.
Springfield
Estate, Robertson South Africa
Nestled in
the Robertson valley lies Springfield Estate, ‘MADE ON HONOR’ is their motto
and the Springfield Firefinch Sauvignon Blanc is a lively complex white wine.
Springfield wines can be found in most Mitchelin starred restaurants around the
world, its always nice to be able to indulge in such high quality at home!
Santa
Carolina, Chile
Chile’s 3rd
largest wine producer, Santa Carolina is still family owned and family run. Excellent value /quality make for excellent
drinking! The Chardonnay is wooded and has lovely green apple aromas.
The
Sauvignon Blanc is racy and crisp with green grass and fig aromas.
Blue Nun,
Germany
Back by
popular demand, Blue Nun Gold Edition is a Sparkling Semi Sweet White
wine with 24 gold carat flakes! The ideal celebratory bottle for
every occasion!
Finca El
Origen, Mendoza, Argentina
Finca El
Origen produces premium wines in Mendoza,Argentina. Their Syrah is a full
bodied red wine with deep purple colour, dominated by black plums, currants and
leather on the palate , the wine also boasts a spicy nose.
