Wines and Beyond

White Wine by Cape Mentelle from Margaret River, Australia. Cape Mentelle takes a minimalist approach toward this classic Margaret River blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. The aim is to preserve as much fruit intensity and regional character as possible, while also providing a full flavored distinctive white wine. The style accentuates the fresh fruit characters of both varieties with the added complexity and palate weight offered by a small portion of barrel fermentation. Appearance: Pale straw with green hues. Nose: Aromas of citrus blossom and lemon myrtle with hints of snowpea, gun smoke and passionfruit. Palate: The fruit flavors are vibrant and fresh, with white peach, lychee and fresh lemongrass. The middle palate is juicy with a creamy texture and a crisp, lively finish. Food pairing: Seafood platter with natural oysters, crisp baked sardines, tempura prawns and calamari served with lemon herb a?oli.

Standard shipping until noon 12/19, arriving by 12/22. White Wine by Nitida from South Africa. Crisp apple and grass flavor with the classic lanolin character prized by Semillon aficionados. Lightly wooded in French oak. Lovely with prosciutto and melon, as well as with calamari, firm white fish and salmon.

White Wine by Peter Lehmann from Barossa Valley, Australia. Semillon has found a natural home in the Barossa. One of the very first white wine grape varieties planted by the first settlers, the Barossa is now blessed with a rich heritage of old, low yielding Semillon vineyards. Color: Vibrant pale straw with green tinges Bouquet: Clean-cut aromas of lemon flower, hints of grapefruit and bees wax. Palate: A very elegant and delicate Semillon with persistent lemony lanolin characters on the middle palate. It is tightly structured in its youthful zestiness and finishes with clean & crisp, yet soft acidity. The wine is unoaked and totally fruit-driven. Serving suggestions: Lightly chilled, Semillon is a delicious aperitif, and is a perfect partner for seafood and chicken, as well as Caesar salad.