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2008 Rossino
Adelaide Plains
Rose
Alcohol: 10.5%
Rossino: Little Red
Rose: Made from Sangiovese grapes
Winemaking
Grown without chemicals by Dominic Versace
with minimal intervention and maximum love
Background
- deep loamy soil
- minimal irrigation
- very low yields
- clean natural winemaking
- sulphur dioxide added
Description
- elegant handcrafted
- low in alcohol
- genuine Sangiovese
- rich mouthfuls of cherry
- crisp and delicious
- refreshing bouquet
- enjoy with family & friends in moderation
- serve lightly chilled
Drink
As an aperitif as well as with a dish of your choice
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2005 Ruspantino
Adelaide Plains
Sangiovese
Alcohol: 14.0%
Ruspantino: Free range rooster
Sangiovese: Most planted red grape in Italy
Winemaking
Grown without chemicals by Dominic Versace Wines
Background
- ancient Italian style
- deep loamy soil
- minimal irrigation
- very low yields
- clean natural winemaking
- sulphur dioxide added
- barrel maturation
- matured in French and American oak
- modest balanced alcohol
- seasoned barrels
- serve cool 16-18°C
Description
- cheeky maraschino cherries
- wild hedgerow berries
- elegant but intense
- easy slippery structure
- nutty velvet tannins
- juicy slurpy dry
- appetising yet satisfying
- screw cap closure
Drink with
Mediterranean, Asian, Oriental and Modern Australian cuisine
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2005 Casalingo
Adelaide Plains
Sangiovese, Grenache, Shiraz
Alcohol: 14.5%
Casalingo: Wholesome, old style, home made
Winemaking
Grown without chemicals
by Dominic Versace
with minimal intervention and maximum love;
aged in good seasoned oak
Background
- hand made
- ancient Italian style
- deep loamy soil
- minimal irrigation
- very low yields
- clean natural winemaking
- sulphur dioxide added
- barrel maturation
-
matured in French and American oak
Description
- vibrantly fresh
- more stylishly Italian
- lower, more elegent alcohol
- Sangiovese dominates nicely
- feathers and dry meaodw blossoms
- lovely sweet berries
- rasberry, strawberry, musk
- alluring confectionery hints
- viscous juicy alive
- beautiful finesse and poise
- dry feathery tannins
Drink with
Juicy meats: duck, pigeon, quail, veal, steak, venison, goat, lamb, beef, hearty pasta with olives, cassouler, confit
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Non Vintage
McLaren Vale
Premium Sparkling
Shiraz
Alcohol: 13.5%
Winemaking
Selected
by and produced for Dominic Versace Wines
Background
- traditional style
- modern technology
- sulphur dioxide added
- well balanced
-
serve chilled
Description
- full bodied sparkling red
- shows deep 'cardinale' colour
- blackberry, blueberry and black pepper
- typical McLaren Vale
- uniquely Australian Shiraz
- a perfect aperitif to a romantic evening
Drink with
Mediterranean, Asian, Oriental and modern Australian cuisine
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2006 Premium
Adelaide Plains
Shiraz
Alcohol: 15%
Winemaking
Selected and produced by Dominic Versace Wines
Background
- traditional style
- modern technology
- sulphur dioxide added
- barrel maturation
- matured in French and American oak
- serve at 18-20°C
Description
- fine, full-bodied ripe Shiraz style
- dark chocolate and white pepper flavour
- can be enjoyed now
- can be cellared for 10 years
Drink
Mediterranean, Asian, Oriental and modern Australian cuisine
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2006 Reserve
McLaren Vale
Shiraz
Alcohol: 14.5%
Winemaking
Selected and produced by Dominic Versace Wines
Background
- traditional style
- modern technology
- sulphur dioxide added
- barrel maturation
- matured in French and American oak
- serve at 18-20°C
Description
- fine, full-bodied ripe Shiraz style
- dark chocolate and white pepper flavour
- can be enjoyed now
- can be cellared for 10 years
Drink
Mediterranean, Asian, Oriental and modern Australian cuisine
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2004
Limited Release
Adelaide Plains
Shiraz
Alcohol: 14.5%
Winemaking
Grown without chemicals by Dominic Versace with minimal intervention and maximum love;
aged in good seasoned oak
Background
- limited release
- deep loamy soil
- minimal irrigation
- very low yields
- clean natural winemaking
- minimal sulphur dioxide added
- barrel maturation
- matured in french and American oak
- medium balanced alcohol
Description
- opulent, intense, plush
- lush mulberry and blackberry
- chocolate, leather, charcoal
- dried figs and dates
- very gentle supportive oak
- illusion of sweet fruit
- beautiful silky viscosity
- very fine drying tannins
- stylish form and balance
- long, elegant finish
- St. Henri style
- great cellaring potential
Drink with
Steak, mutton, goat, stewed pigeon, cassouler, confit, hearty pasta, cheddar, goat and sheep cheeses
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2004
Premium Vintage Cuvée
South Eastern Australia
Demi Sec Sparkling Muscat
Alcohol: 12.5%
Winemaking
Selected and produced by Dominic Versace Wines
Background
- bottle fermented
- clean natural winemaking
- minimal sulphur dioxide
- well balanced
- serve chilled
Description
- demi sec - almost dry - sparkling white
- typical muscat fruit
- rich tropicals
- luxurious viscosity
- crunchy dry ‘dolcetto’ finish
- perfect prelude for almost anything
Drink with
Antipasto, canapes, croutons with caviar and capers, almond biscotti, almond bread, panettone, pistachios, piquant Thai food, gentle Cantonese dishes, duck or barbecue pork
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Non Vintage
Bel Moscato
South Eastern Australia
Sparkling White Wine
Alcohol: 11.5%
Winemaking
Selected and produced for Dominic Versace Wines
Background
- traditional style
- modern technology
- sulphur dioxide added
- well balanced
- serve chilled
Description
- Moscato style white wine
- light, sparkling and fruity
- refreshing bouquet and mouth filling palate
- exotic array of tropical flavours
- a perfect aperitif or served with delicate foods
Drink with
Mediterranean, Asian, Oriental and modern Australian cuisine
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2006
Reserve
McLaren Vale
Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14.0%
Winemaking
Winemakers - Scott Rawlison
Background
- traditional Style
- modern technology
- sulphur dioxide added
- may contain traces of egg products
- barrel maturation
- matured in French and American oak
- serve at 18-20°C
Description
- full-bodied style
- displays depth and complexity
- intense fruit character
- like no other Cabernet Sauvignon
Drink with
Mediterranean, Asian, Oriental and Modern Australian cuisine
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NOMINATED BY AWBC FOR THE GEORGE MACKEY
MEMORIAL TROPHY
Most outstanding exported wine of the year |
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2007
Reserve
McLaren Vale
Unwooded Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13.0%
Winemaking
Winemaker - Scott Rawlinson
Background
- traditional Style
- modern technology
- clean natural winemaking
- well balanced
- serve chilled
Description
- elegant
- light bodied
- crisp character
- distinct Chardonnay flavour
Drink with
Mediterranean, Asian, Oriental and Modern Australian cuisine
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