'Tis the Season....

1 December 2009

'Tis the Season to drink Champagne

We are almost there... Christmas Day that is, and quite frankly there is no better drink on the 25th or as a present to impress than with French Champagne, not forgetting New Years Eve! The following is a small selection of what we are enjoying this summer and at super prices too.

NV Agrapart Blanc de Blancs @ $87

Viva the Growers revolution! Don’t spend too much time looking at the label and focus on this stunning tight, refined, elegant Champagne. Agrapart are all about terroir; they let the soil and climate do the work, limit their dosage and then let the amazing Chardonnay fruit they source from the Grands Cru vineyards of the Cote des Blancs do all the talking. So fresh, so clean. This was one of the highlights at our recent Champagne and Friends tasting.

NV Louis Roederer Brut @ $75

Louis Roederer may have changed their label but the wines true approach stays the same. An abundance of bready, yeasty characters jump out at you, whilst the palate is clear and controlled. A rich creamy texture is complimented with notes of croissants, honey and oyster shell.

1999 Pol Roger Brut @ $110

After 160 years of producing some of the best sparkling wines in the world, Pol Roger still maintain their supremacy as one of the best independent Champagne houses. The ’99 vintage is sparkling, precise and has outstanding bright fruit.  You'll see a freshly baked brioche layered with apple turnover and slithered almonds, all tightly wound into the glass. Complete Champagne.

Need something for the extra special occasion... how about these "Big Guns" on special!

2002 Louis Roederer CRISTAL @ $340

Krug Grande Cuvee @ $275

2000 Dom Perignon @ $220

NV Pol Roger Magnums @ $180

And if a Magnum is still not big enough, we have more large format Pol Roger up to a whole 6 litres worth... send us an e-mail for further enquiries. wine@eastendcellars.com.au

Red Book Mixed Dozen

If you haven't seen our latest edition of the Red Book yet, you can still check the wines out online, if you have already seen it but can't decide which amazing wines to buy, why not purchase our Red Book mixed dozen at a super special price of only $270, with free freight anywhere in Australia. The dozen contains everything you need for Christmas drinks with a couple of bubbles, thirst quenching whites and some classy reds.  Inside you will find the following goodies;

2008 Deviation Road Methode Champenoise Brut - Red Book Price $28

NV Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Pinot Noir - Red Book Price $27

2009 Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Semillon Sauvignon Blanc - Red Book Price $23

2009 Tim McNeil Riesling - Red Book Price $17

2008 Red Claw Pinot Gris - Red Book Price $21

2009 Yangarra Roussanne - Red Book Price $25

2008 Primo Estate 'il Briccone' Shiraz Sangiovese - Red Book Price $19

2006 Thorn-Clarke 'Morello' Nebbiolo - Red Book Price $18

2008 La Linea Tempranillo - Red Book Price $22

2007 Chapel Hill Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Book Price $27

2007 Nashwauk Shiraz - Red Book Price $20

2008 Maxime Graillot Equinoxe Crozes-Hermitage - Red Book Price $32

You can purchase the Red Book mixed dozen online or contact one of the friendly staff  at East End Cellars, on 08 8232 5300 or e-mail, wine@eastendcellars.com.au

Old Bastard on Tasting this Friday! 

This Friday we have a very special tasting featuring the all mighty Kaesler Old Bastard, focusing on the new 2007 vintage and re-visting the great 2006 Old Bastard... Along with many other great wines from Kaesler! So please join us this Friday the 4th from 5-7pm for what should be a great night.

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