<rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[East End Cellar News]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.eastendcellars.com.au/news]]></link><image><url><![CDATA[http://www.eastendcellars.com.au/images/rss.png]]></url><title><![CDATA[East End Cellar News]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.eastendcellars.com.au/news]]></link></image><item><title><![CDATA[Imported Wine Sale, Cullen Masterclass, Yalumba Tasting and 2010 Bouchard Pre-Arrival Offer]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:01:01 CST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.eastendcellars.com.au/news/178]]></link><description><![CDATA[Imported Wine Sale
It's that old story, we bought too much and now we need to clear some stock before the next shipment arrives so they are all going cheap... with some savings of more than 50% off the normal retail price. From big names to tiny producers, varying in price from $15 to $250 they are all at bargain prices. Most of the wines are limited so get in quick...
French
NV Tribaut Schloesser Champagne Brut @ $38
2009 Sebastien Dampt AC Chablis @ $24
2008 Sebastien Dampt 'Vaillons' Chablis @ $32
2006 Chateau De La Cour D'Argent Bordeaux&nbsp; @ $18
2008 Domaine Leflaive Rully Blanc @ $80
2006 Dujac Morey St Denis 1er Cru @ $165
2008 JF Mugnier Clos des Fourches Nuits St Georges @ $90
2008 Benjamin Leroux Chassagne Montrachet Les Baudines @ $130
2008 Benjamin Leroux Gevrey Chambertin @ $90
2008 Benjamin Leroux Mazoyeres Charmes Chambertin @ $220
2008 Benjamin Leroux Bonnes Mares @ $250

Italian
2006 il Cascinone d'Annona Barbera @ $30
2007 il Cascinone Rive Barbera @ $23
2009 Arpatin Barbera d'Alba @ $20
2005 Arpatin Barolo @ $38
2006 Aldo Conterno Colonnello Barolo @ $200

Spanish
2009 Monte la Sarda Garnacha @ $15
You can order the wines online or send us an e-mail to wine@eastendcellars.com.au or even give us a call on 08 8232 5300. You can even drop by the shop, but mention the sale to get the extra special prices.
Cullen Masterclass
Tuesday the 29th of May,7-8:30pm - $40
We would love to invite you to this rare and insightful event downstairs in the crusty ol&rsquo; cellar (cnr North Terrace (309) and East Terrace) and while most of you would be aware of the brand, we doubt many would have had the opportunity to taste this array of back-vintage wines with such provenance - this will be the only public Cullen tasting and the only vertical of Cullen in the last five years. 

Vanya Cullen&rsquo;s work in the vineyard and the conversion to biodynamics has resulted in wines of purity and clarity &ndash; whether you believe in this holistic work or not you can not deny the wines look finer and even prettier. 

So on the 29th of May from 7pm (to 8:30pm) we&rsquo;d love you to join us and Vanya Cullen for a mini vertical of both Kevin John and Diana Madeleine. The wines will be as such:
Kevin John Chardonnay: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 &amp; 2006
Dianna Madeline: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 &amp; 2006
&hellip;with a fresh Semillon Sauvignon Blanc on arrival to wet thine whistle. 

This will be a rare opportunity to further understand the work Vanya has put in to the vineyard and to taste a great selection of wines from this iconic Australian producer.

Tickets are only $40 - to be met with booking. You can purchase a ticket online, email wine@eastendcellars.com.au or give us a call on 08 8232 5300.
Yalumba Tasting
Friday May the 11th, 5-7pm - FREE
We will be joined by the always exciting Jane Ferrari (winemaker/communicator extraordinaire) from Yalumba to look at some of their new releases including the Octavius, Signature, Menzies and Virgilius... plus others. So we&rsquo;d love you to pop in from 5pm (till 7pm), meet Jane and get a snapshot of this brilliant producer.
2010 Bouchard Pre-Arrival Offer
It is that time of the year again... Bouchard have built a great following for their wonderful wines and the 2010's are already receiving some fantastic reviews.&nbsp; As always we will endeavour to fill all orders but unfortunately, this is a first in, best dressed affair.

Please download the details of the offer and an ordering form.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaja Offer]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:53:59 CST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.eastendcellars.com.au/news/177]]></link><description><![CDATA[
&ldquo;As Gaja is one of the most celebrated names in wine worldwide, it is particularly difficult to find adjectives and descriptions that have not already been used to describe it. Still, it is a fact that Gaja wines are always absolutely exemplary in style and seductiveness. Tasted young, they display an immediately recognisable exuberance and generosity but it is only after appropriate ageing that they develop their full potential in terms of depth and complexity&rdquo; Gambero Rosso Italian Wines 2011

&ldquo;One thing you can say about Gaja&rsquo;s wines, however: at least when you hock the house to buy a bottle, you know you are in for a bloody good drink&rdquo;.
Nicolas Belfrage &lsquo;Barolo to Valpolicella&rsquo;

What more can be said&hellip; we know Angelo&rsquo;s wines are expensive but as Nicolas mentions, they are utterly delicious. They&rsquo;ll never be a Bruno Giacosa or Giacomo Conterno but nor do they want/need to. Their power is met with grace in a way so few other wineries can get close to. 

Please see below an offer for their new releases and if you scroll all the way down, you&rsquo;ll see some older vintages on offer too. 

There&rsquo;s a lot to look at and a lot to take in&hellip; peruse away.

2010 Rossj-Bass Chardonnay 375ml $42
2010 Rossj-Bass Chardonnay $85
2009 Gaja &amp; Rey Chardonnay $205
2008 Barbaresco $225
2008 Barbaresco 1500ml (limited) $455
2008 Langhe Costa Russi $525
2008 Langhe Costa Russi 1500ml (limited) $1100
2008 Langhe Sori Tildin $525
2008 Langhe Sori Tildin 1500ml (limited) $1100
2008 Langhe Sori San Lorenzo $525
2008 Langhe Sori San Lorenzo 1500ml (limited) $1100
2007 Sperss Langhe Nebbiolo $290
2007 Sperss Langhe Nebbiolo 1500ml (limited) $630
2007 Conteisa Langhe Nebbiolo $260

Decanter Magazine&hellip; &ldquo;Another 2008 vintage saved by an Indian summer. Expect intense flavours but a more elegant structure than last year. Low yielding harvest.&rdquo;

2008 Barbaresco: The 2008 Barbaresco emerges from the glass with sweet red cherries, spices, flowers and licorice. This is an attractive Barbaresco with excellent depth and a firm, tannic spine that is very nicely integrated with the fruit. The 2008 isn&rsquo;t a blockbuster, but it should drink well with minimum cellaring. This is a classic, linear Barbaresco endowed with terrific energy and focus. Right now the 2008 seems to be holding its cards close to the vest. I would not be surprised to see it show even better in a few years&rsquo; time. 93 points, The Wine Advocate Issue #197

2008 Langhe Costa Russi: The 2008 Costa Russi is absolutely gorgeous. Sweet dark cherries, tar, licorice and new leather are some of the aromas and flavors that take shape in the glass. The 2008 is a firm Costa Russi, with less of the seductiveness of most years, but equally fine balance. Ideally it needs a few more years in bottle, but it is striking. The finish shows terrific intensity. The typical juiciness of the site is framed by the firm tannins of the year. Everything that makes Costa Russi such an engaging wine is here, but in a slightly smaller-scaled package than in the very finest years. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2028. 94 points, The Wine Advocate Issue #197

2008 Langhe Sor&igrave; Tildin: The 2008 Sori Tildin is impressive. I confess I wasn&rsquo;t quite prepared for the assault of fruit and tannins here. Sori Tildin is so often a graceful, elegant wine, but that is not the case in 2008. That&rsquo;s not to say elegance is missing, but this is a big, big wine with tons of intensity and richness, all woven together beautifully. It&rsquo;s tough to find a comparison with a previous vintage, as this is a singular Tildin. The flavors are familiar if a touch on the dark side, but the structure is closer than that of Sori San Lorenzo. Flowers, tar, leather and licorice wrap around the palate. This is a fabulous showing and a great wine in the making. 96 points, The Wine Advocate Issue #197

2008 Langhe Sor&igrave; San Lorenzo: Gaja&rsquo;s 2008 Sori San Lorenzo is impeccable from start to finish. The 2008 is a round, seamless San Lorenzo with seemingly no hard edges and terrific overall balance. The signature aromas and flavors are there, as is the wine&rsquo;s typical gravitas, yet the 2008 has an extra level of sweetness, its size notwithstanding. The wine possesses striking inner perfume and fabulous overall balance. The sheer excitement of the very finest years isn&rsquo;t quite there, but this is a fine bottle just the same. An explosive, juicy finish rounds things out in style. 95 Points, The Wine Advocate Issue #197

Some back vintages on offer for good measure:
2005 Barbaresco 375ml $125
2006 Barbaresco $245
2005 Barbaresco $245
2006 Sperss Langhe Nebbiolo $300
2005 Sperss Langhe Nebbiolo $315
2004 Sperss Langhe Nebbiolo $395
2006 Conteisa Langhe Nebbiolo $275
2005 Conteisa Langhe Nebbiolo $285
2004 Conteisa Langhe Nebbiolo $275
2006 Langhe Costa Russi $560
2005 Langhe Costa Russi $530
2004 Langhe Costa Russi $565
2006 Langhe Sori Tildin $565
2005 Langhe Sori Tildin $530
2006 Langhe Sori San Lorenzo $565
2005 Langhe Sori San Lorenzo $535


These prices are valid until Thursday the 17th of May. For any orders after this date, please contact us for an updated cost.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[East End Wine Down Tasting]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:58:51 CST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.eastendcellars.com.au/news/175]]></link><description><![CDATA[East End Wine Down...
We would love you to join us for this exciting tasting presented by Radpublic and Winemakers without Borders as a part of Tasting Australia. Featuring many of our favourite wineries with rockstar winemakers from Arete, Battle of Bosworth, Bespoke Bros, BK Wines, Chapel Hill, Golding, Kanta, La Linea, Mitolo, Ochota Barrels, Oliver's Taranga, Some Young Punks, Spinifex &amp;, Zema Estate.
WHAT: #EASTENDWINEDOWN &ndash; part of Tasting Australia
WHEN: 5pm &ndash; 8pm Thursday May 3
WHERE: East End Cellars, Vardon Avenue Adelaide 
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#EASTENDWINEDOWN tickets are only $15 per person via Ticketek www.ticketek.com
If you can't make the tasting, you can still try the wines! Here are a few from the producers that we have been enjoying lately...
Taras Ochota likes pushing the boundary and we think he may have reached his peak with the 2011 Ochota Barrels '186' Grenache and pulled it off too... Whole bunches of Grenache left in a barrel for 186 days, opened up and pressed on &quot;International Grenache Day&quot;.&nbsp; The result is a very provocative wine, with great spice and pepper tones carried in a suave fashion.
The 2011 Some Young Punks 'The Squids Fist' Sangiovese Shiraz is another cracker from the Punks crew. Packed full of flavour, with bright red cherry and plums, with some fine tannin to complete the package. The perfect &quot;pizza wine&quot;.
The latest vintage of Kanta, being the 2010 Kanta Riesling has now been released. From this vintage the fruit is now from a higher elevation site in Echunga, but the same style remains. Displaying citrus blossom, lime skin, green apples blended with hints of cashew and exposed slate.
The popularity of Spanish grape varieties continues to grow, and a perennial favourite of ours is the 2010 La Linea Tempranillo. Sweet and plush red berries and dried herbs creates a formidable mixture, mixed with some cola, this is a very moreish.
One of our top selling Shiraz in the shop at the moment is the second release of a wine 'sans-sulphur'; the 2011 Battle of Bosworth Preservative Free Shiraz. Don&rsquo;t let the 'preservative free' tag fool you, this wine is as full bodied and robust as any McLaren Vale Shiraz.
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]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge Austrian Tasting!]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:41:27 CST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.eastendcellars.com.au/news/176]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Sounds of Austria
On the 8th of May, upstairs at the almighty Exeter, fans of all things Gr&uuml;ner and even the most noble of grapes; Riesling, should come along to witness, nay, indulge in some of Austria&rsquo;s finest. From 6pm (til 8:30pm) we will be having an in-depth look at the wines from Prager, Emerich Knoll, FX Pichler, Salomon Undhof, Domaine Wachau, Pittnauer, Brundlmayer, Stift Gottweig &amp; Mac Forbes (the Austrian arm). And it won&rsquo;t be just about whites, there will also be some fine St Laurent, Zweigelt &amp; Blaufr&auml;nkisch on show to keep things balanced, not only that, we&rsquo;ll be firing up the Exeter&rsquo;s kitchen to zertr&uuml;mmern down some &lsquo;chicken-schnitzel-potato-rosti-sliders&rsquo; and a crisp Trumer Pils (all built in to the ticket).
This will be the perfect way to run through some amazing wines, to give you a greater idea about what&rsquo;s happening in Austria, in a relaxed environment. All up there will be around 30 wines on show from across Austria&hellip; dry whites, light reds &amp; even some stickies for good measure.     Tickets are only $45 (to be paid on booking) and numbers are limited (there&rsquo;s only so much room upstairs at the Ex).
Don&rsquo;t miss this opportunity. You can purchase a ticket online or send us an e-mail to wine@eastendcellars.com.au or even give us a call on 08 8232 5300

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Once again we are happy to offer a pre-arrival offer for the outstanding wines of Giaconda. Like all years, numbers are limited, so if you'd like some get in quick; Giaconda is simply one of Australia's finest producers. No Pinot Noir was made this vintage (for the pre-arrival offer that is) but once again we have Chardonnay, 'Warner' Shiraz, 'Estate' Shiraz &amp; Cabernet, plus the second release of their stunning Nebbiolo.
Here are some barrel tasting notes from Rick Kinzbrunner.
2011 Chardonnay (stelvin) @ $110
Due May 2013
A little more racy again, a further example of power and concentration.&nbsp; This will develop amazing depth and complexity.&nbsp;
2011 'Warner' Shiraz (stelvin) @ $75
Due May 2013
A complex nose, spice, pepperand undergrowth shows lifted characters as a result of the cooler vintage. Vibrant palate, long and exotic. A little finer and lighter than previous Warner vintages. Showing elegance with a red fruit spectrum.&nbsp;
2011 'Estate' Shiraz' (cork) @ $75
Due May 2013
A melange of red fruits, briar, pepper and spice, very aromatic and shows great potential. Fine taut and long with Rhone like flavours, finishing with the evident fine balanced tannins extending the palate. I feel this wine will develop great finely sructured depth.&nbsp;
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (cork) @ $65
Due May 2012
A lifted nose of cedar, cassis and black fruits. Ripe cabernet aroma with no leafy overtones. Powerful elegant palate showing the black fruits and cedar. Very fine with depth, concentration and fine grain tannins. Bordeaux lovers will really appreciate the fine but assertive character of this wine.&nbsp;
2009 Nebbiolo (cork) @ $95
Due May 2012
Extremely lifted &amp; powerful nose of violets &amp; tar-carries past the often quoted rose spectrum of Nebbiolo. Palate is rich &amp; silky with an enigmatic quality that almost assaults the palate while still retaining an element of latent restrained power. Tannins are plush but still very fine &amp; in combination with good acidity carry the palate to a long finish.&nbsp;
Exciting stuff indeed! This is a pre-arrival and it is the same deal as usual; all money is needed upon confirmation of your order. Delivery will be May 2013, except for the Cabernet and Nebbiolo which will be here May 2012.

Numbers for these highly sought after wines are limited and allocations will be confirmed as soon as possible. For all orders please send us an e-mail: wine@eastendcellars.com.au or give us a call on 08 8232 5300.
For anyone who missed our 2010 Giaconda Pre-Arrival campaign, they are small amounts still available on our website. Due to arrive in May 2012.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autumn Mixed Dozen, new Koltz Pagan and a Piedmont Tasting]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:11:53 CST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.eastendcellars.com.au/news/173]]></link><description><![CDATA[Autumn Mixed Dozen
As we move passed Adelaide's &quot;Mad March&quot; the shop starts filling with an array of new wines. So what better time to put together our Autumn mixed dozen. For this pack we have chosen some brilliant new releases that have made their way onto our shelves; wines of great value that are perfectly suited for a season delivering ultimate weather... for drinking fine wine. As always we have wines from all over the world, built around quite a few new producers and some hidden gems that we have sought out. Covering an array of varieties from Pinot and Shiraz/Cabernet to Dolcetto and Touriga, we have spanned the globe featuring Spain, Italy, Greece and of course Australia.
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There is something for everyone and, with over 20% off the normal retail price of $320, this mixed dozen can be yours for only $255, including delivery to your door, anywhere in Australia.
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2010 Mario Marengo Dolcetto D'Alba
2009 AB &amp; D 'The Mistress' Touriga Tinta Negra
2008 Lime Rock 'Argyle Hills' Pinot Noir

2009 Mike Press Pinot Noir
2009 Terre di Pietra 'Stelar' Valpolicella Classico
2010 Jiminez-Landi Bajondillo
2010 Willunga 100 Grenache
2011 Jauma 'Blewitt Springs' Grenache
2011 SYP 'the Squid Fist'                                Sangiovese Shiraz
2010 Yelland &amp; Papps 'Delight' Grenache Shiraz
2007 Lafazanis Nemea Red
2010 Rusden 'Ripper Creek' Shiraz Cabernet
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You can purchase the 'Autumn Mixed dozen' online, or order via e-mail at wine@eastendcellars.com.au or give us a call on 08 8232 5300.
Koltz 'the Pagan' Shiraz
The 'Pagan' has landed! Koltz Wines has built a loyal band of followers over the last decade and the 'Pagan' Shiraz is the main reason behind this; this 'Amarone' style is a great balance of 'old world vs new world'. A selection of hand-picked Shiraz from winemaker Mark Day's Blewitt Springs vineyard has been dried on racks for six weeks in the Italian &ldquo;appasimento&rdquo; style. These dark, shrivelled little raisins yield a complex, layered wine. Super rich and super intense, that also shows a dark, intricate side with a savoury edge and superb tannin completing the package.
Purchase the 2010 Koltz 'the Pagan' Shiraz online, or order via e-mail at wine@eastendcellars.com.au or give us a call on 08 8232 5300. But don't delay as it sells out quickly...
Parusso Tasting
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Tuesday the 3rd of April in the EEC&nbsp;Cellar, 7-8:30pm - $30
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Fans of all things Piedmont, this is a tasting not to miss... We are certainly keen to see these new players perform, so on the 3rd of April, we will be running through the wines of Parusso. Whilst the wines of Armando Parusso are quite new to Australia, the family have been producing stunning liquid for four generations. They have created an intelligent balance of the classic versus modern approach we are seeing in Barolo at the moment, and all with organic fruit. We are pretty big fans of Piedmont and all that it encompasses.&nbsp; So when a new producer is offering to showcase their wines, we are not going to say no.
We will be tasting the following wines;
&rsquo;10 Rosato
&lsquo;10 Dolcetto d'Alba
&rsquo;10 Barbera d'Alba
&rsquo;09 Langhe Nebbiolo
&rsquo;07 Barolo
&rsquo;07 LeCoste Barolo
&rsquo;07 Bussia Barolo
&rsquo;07 Mariondino Barolo
&rsquo;01 Bussia Barolo (museum stock)
Tickets are limited and only $30&hellip; get in quick. You can purchase a ticket online or send us an e-mail to wine@eastendcellars.com.au or even give us a call on 08 8232 5300]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New releases from Sami-Odi & Adelina plus a visit from Telmo Rodriguez]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:02:07 CST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.eastendcellars.com.au/news/172]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sami-Odi

The return of Sami-Odi is here! 
And if you've tried the previous vintages, you&rsquo;ll be as excited as we are. The 2010 edition follows the theme established in previous years by winemaker Fraser McKinley . So much thought has gone in to the production of this wine. Great packaging (stunning new label and still in a Calvados bottle), tiny production and sublime fruit. There's an element of 'new school' meets 'old' here and it totally works...

The 2010 Sami-Odi 0.534 Syrah is $80 a bottle and there is a 3 bottle limit per person. Orders can be placed online, or via phone on 08 8232 5300 and e-mail wine@eastendcellars.com.au.
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Adelina


Another cracking release from team Adelina - aka Jen Gardner and Colin McBryde (from Some Young Punks fame). The '10s may have some fancy new packaging but the wines still follow the style we have come to love, with their great elegance and poise. Fresh, bright and savoury fruit are the hallmark flavours with these very small-batch wines from old Clare Valley vines. If you're looking for the more modern style of wine from Australia, then don't look any further. Class...
2010 Adelina Grenache&nbsp;&nbsp; @ $40
2010 Adelina Shiraz&nbsp;&nbsp; @ $40
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Telmo Rodriguez (Spain)
Meet &amp; Greet
Tuesday the 13th of March, 5-6:30pm - Free
An evening not to be missed and one we&rsquo;re pretty excited about too. Telmo Rodriguez definitely helped bring a spark back to Spain&rsquo;s exported wine industry with some clever marketing and by accessing fruit from many different appellations, thus creating a formidable portfolio and one to have some fun with. From gorgeous Godello to raunchy Rioja, Telmo&rsquo;s wines cover a great cross section of flavour and style. So we&rsquo;d love you to pop in from 5pm (till 6:30), meet Telmo and try a quick snapshot of his wines &ndash; free.
Master Class
Tuesday the 13th of March, 7-8:30pm - $40
But if you&rsquo;d like a better way to see his wines and chat with Telmo, we&rsquo;re holding a master class in our cellar directly after the public event. On tasting will be the following excellent Spanish wines:
2010 Mountain Blanco
2009 El Transistor
2010 LZ
2008 Lanzaga
2007 Altos de Lanzaga
2010 Gazur
2007 M2 de Matallana
2006 Matallana
2010 Dehesa Gago
2008 Gago
2008 Pago la Jara
2009 MR
2007 Molino Real
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All for only $40 a ticket. The tasting starts at 7pm and should run until 8:30pm.
Tickets are very limited&hellip; get in quick. You can purchase a ticket online or send us an e-mail to wine@eastendcellars.com.au or even give us a call on 08 8232 5300

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What we really love is their energetic nature (an adjective that comes up a lot with these guys) and wines that really have a sense of farming and soils. Their spirited nature puts them in the spotlight and let's not forget their wines are sublime...
Lucy Margaux Vineyards
Anton has once again shown class and very intelligent winemaking, from what was supposedly a difficult vintage. He has still maintained everything that the Domaine Lucci/Lucy Margaux wines stand for, with a fantastic energy and expressive nature.
2011 Domaine Lucci 'Vino de Casa' White $23.00 each, or $19.00 per mixed 6

2011 Domaine Lucci 'Vino de Casa' Red $23.00 each, or $19.00 per mixed 6

2011 Domaine Lucci Pinot Noir/Chardonnay $32.00 each, or $28.00 per mixed 6

2011 Domaine Lucci 'Village of Tiers' Pinot Noir $36.00 each, or $32.00 per mixed 6

2011 Lucy Margaux 'Jims' Pinot Noir $50.00 each, or $44.00 per mixed 6

2011 Lucy Margaux 'Little Creek' Pinot Noir $50.00 each, or $44.00 per mixed 6

2011 Lucy Margaux 'Monomeith' Pinot Noir $50.00 each, or $44.00 per mixed 6

2011 Lucy Margaux Pinot Noir $60.00 each, or $54.00 per mixed 6

2011 Lucy Margaux 'Little Creek Single' Vineyard Pinot Noir $85.00 each, or $77.00 per mixed 6

2011 Lucy Margaux 'Monomeith' Single Vineyard Pinot Noir $85.00 each, or $77.00 per mixed 6
Jauma
The second showing of these wines from James and we are already seeing fantastic maturity in his early winemaking years. It's no secret 2011 was a difficult vintage, so for James to make such a progression in just his second vintage is testament to his skills. His four Blewitt Spring Grenache wines are by far some of the best new releases we have seen this year from anyone!
2011 Jauma 'Sand on Schist' Chenin Blanc $36.00 each, or $32.00 per mixed 6

2011 Jauma 'Rusticity of Rolf' Grenache Syrah $24.00 each, or $21.00 per mixed 6

2011 Jauma 'Danby' Grenache Mataro Shiraz $30.00 each, or $26.00 per mixed 6

2011 Jauma 'Blewitt Springs' Grenache $35.00 each, or $30.00 per mixed 6

2011 Jauma 'Tullah' Grenache $44.00 each, or $38.00 per mixed 6

2011 Jauma 'Ascension' Grenache $44.00 each, or $38.00 per mixed 6

2011 Jauma 'Wood Vineyard' Grenache $70.00 each, or $62.00 per mixed 6
Jauma / Lucci Project
This is a Shiraz project bewtween Anton and James from a seriously good vineyard on the border of the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale. The vineyard is run by Dave Gartleman, one of the drivers of Bio-Dynamic and organic viticulture in the Hills. The boys take a parcel of fruit each, add their own winemaking personality to it, then blend them together. The final two products are outstanding savoury driven Shiraz, on the prettier end of the spectrum rather than being cloying or heavy.
2011 Jauma/Lucci 'Enfant' Syrah $30.00 each, or $26.00 per mixed 6

2011 Jauma/Lucci 'Mere' Syrah $40.00 each, or $35.00 per mixed 6
Shobbrook / didi Wines
Tom (didi) Shobbrook shot to superstardom last year winning a swag of awards and praise from many big names in the industry including wine goddess Jancis Robinson. The new releases see more expression &amp; texture with Tom really finding his feet in the Shobbrook 'house style' and the fun that can be found with didi Wines. The wild nature of didi may not be for everyone but they are a must try with plenty of personality.&nbsp; &nbsp;
2010 Tommy Ruff Shiraz Mourvedre $27.00 each, or $24.00 per mixed 6

2011 Shobbrook Wines Riesling $35.00 each, or $30.00 per mixed 6

2011 Shobbrook Nouveau $23.00 each, or $20.00 per mixed 6

2010 Shobbrook Wines Syrah $48.00 each, or $43.00 per mixed 6

2011 didi Giallo $40.00 each, or $36.00 per mixed 6

2011 didi Piniolo $56.00 each, or $50.00 per mixed 6

2010 didi Nebbiolo $56.00 each, or $50.00 per mixed 6

didi Il Fiore $69.00 each, or $62.00 per mixed 6
Fattori Wines Tasting

This Friday evening (17th) we're delighted to have Antonio Fattori showing us through some of his new releases. Fattori Wines hail from Veneto, Italy and are perhaps best known for their value-packed Soave, but we'll have the opportunity to see some of the other flavours Antonio wields. 5pm to 7pm - free
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&nbsp;]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Dinner at the Store Bistro]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:27:59 CST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.eastendcellars.com.au/news/170]]></link><description><![CDATA[A Journey through France with the Store Bistro...
Monday, February the 20th 6:30-7pm - $95
A dinner not to be missed for all Francophiles and wine lovers... We are very pleased to be involved with this dinner at the Store Bistro as we look at some cracking French wines starting with Champagne and travelling all the way to Bordeaux, with all the regular stops on the way... All wines will be matched with the brilliant food by the Store Bistro: a five course menu has been paired with seven French wines.
Details are as follows;
Monday 20th of February arrive at 6:30 for a 7pm start
At the Store Bistro, 157 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide
Tickets are only $95 per person!
Five course menu with seven matched wines from France
Bookings are essential. To book contact the Store Bistro on 8361 6999.
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&nbsp;]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural Selection Theory Tasting]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:03:03 CST</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.eastendcellars.com.au/news/169]]></link><description><![CDATA[Natural Selection Theory Tasting
Saturday the 4th of February
Last year it was all about Hot Pants and a couple of goats&hellip; Can the boys out-do themselves this year?!? 
Yes, the &lsquo;Natural Selection' crew: Anton, Tom and James are back to show their new releases for what is always one of our favourite tastings of the year. If you've stumbled past in the last few years to check this motley crew out, you'll know it 's one hell of an event. This will be the first showing of all their new releases, featuring Anton Van Klopper's seductive 2011 Adelaide Hills Pinots, Tom Shobbrook&rsquo;s Barossa beauties and James Erskine&rsquo;s fantastical McLarens. Their energy is second to none and rather infectious, so be warned&hellip; you will have fun! This is your chance to try the wines and meet the characters behind them.
The tasting will be held in the shop and in the laneway outside, from 12pm to 5pm. With all the wines on show, plus cider, nibbles and music to sway you, it is sure to be a Rancho Relaxo sorta afternoon.
The Details you need to know:
Where: East End Cellars
When: Saturday the 4th of February 12-5pm
Cost: Free! No need to book either, but once we reach capacity (which we will) we cannot allow more people into the tasting... basically, get here early!
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