Yellow Tail Merlot, South Eastern Australia

A spicy Merlot from Australia.

Technical Data:The grapes for this Merlot were sourced from selected vineyards based on specific quality parameters and machine harvested at optimum ripeness then quickly transported to the winery for processing.

Description:Deep Garnet Color. Ripe and rich berry aromas. On the palate lots of berry and plum laced with black pepper, soft tannins, a touch of tobacco and a toasty chocolate finish. Very smooth finish. Quite a peppery Merlot!

Food Pairing & Service:Food Friendly wine. Try it with lamb, char-grilled salmon/tuna, roast poultry, Italian cuisine, especially pasta with meat sauces or even with soft cheeses. An easy drinking wine designed for immediate consumption.

Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$6.99

Yellow Tail Reserve Chardonnay'04, South Eastern Australia

Creamy style Chardonnay from Australia not too oaky.

Technical Data:100% Chardonnay gently aged with French oak for 6 months prior to bottling.

Description:Pale straw yellow color. Fragrant nose for a creamy style Chardonnay, showing pear and apple aromas at first followed closely by tropical fruits and a hint of oak. On the palate, the wine exudes abundant fruity flavors like pear and apple but also melon and guava, a nice touch of vanilla, spice and oak with buttery undertones. Quite smooth and lingering on the finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Its fresh and fruity palate make it the perfect match for spicy Asian foods or Spicy Indian food. Will be a good compliment also with Seafood. Drink now up to 3 years.

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$9.99

Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio'05, South Eastern Australia

A crisp and grapefruity Pinot Grigio from Australia and the well know Yellow Tail.

Technical Data:100% Pinot Grigio aged in stainless steel only.

Description:Pale golden color. Grapefruity at first on the nose, this wine exhales also green apples aromas with a touch of pear. On the palate, zesty and crisp wine showing grapefruit aromas as well as citrus fruits and pear. A bit of grassiness and lime flavors on the lingering finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Enjoy this Pinot Grigio served chilled as an aperitif or with seafood, white meats and any pasta sauce of your choice. A good sipping wine for party. An easy drinking wine designed for immediate consumption. Serve chilled.

Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$6.99

Smoking Loon Syrah'03, CA, USA

Fat and fruity Syrah from CA.

Technical Data:100% Syrah aged in oak barrel.

Description:Purple color. On the nose lots of fruits going on, mainly plum and cassis aromas. On the palate nice fruit intensity, full bodied wine almost fat in the right way of the word, very smooth texture. This Syrah shows cedary spiciness and toasty oak flavors well integrated to its plumy fruits and blueberry. A bittersweet chocolate aftertaste, smooth tannins and a toastiness are completing its description.

Food Pairing & Service:Enjoy with all kind of roasts paired with mashed potatoes and green beans, or with a classic Lasagna dish.

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$8.49

Smoking Loon Merlot'03, CA, USA

A medium-bodied, fruity and smooth Merlot.

Technical Data:100% Merlot aged in oak barrel.

Description:Light plumy color. This medium-bodied wine exhales raspberry’s candy aromas with a touch of caramel on the nose. Fruit forward style Merlot, very smooth and quite enjoyable it shows on the palate a medium entrance full of ripe red fruits such as raspberry enticed with light oaky flavors and a touch of spice. Very soft tannins and a velvety texture followed by a cranberry aftertaste.

Food Pairing & Service:Quite fruity wine as good to sip by itself as it is to pair with pasta Bolognese, barbequed chicken or Thai dishes. Pairs well with a wide range of dishes.

Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$8.49

Smoking Loon Viognier'04, CA, USA

Smoking Loon ViognierAn Appealing Viognier from CA.

Technical Data: 100% Viognier aged in oak barrel.

Description: Straw yellow color. Light to medium bodied wine very aromatic. Intense nose of lime mingle with jasmine and narcissus. On the palate, Citrussy flavors enticed with a bit of honey, some spice and tropical fruits like apricot, peach and guava. Toasty oak finish, quite refreshing wine.

Food Pairing & Service: Great sipping wine to drink as an aperitif although it is also an excellent food friendly one to pair with all Asian and Indian food or more classically with sushi, risotto, butternut squash or flavourful fishes. Serve chilled.

Score: 7/10

Suggested Retail Price: $8.49

Smoking Loon Chardonnay'04, CA, USA

Very easy to drink creamy Chardonnay not too oaky for a Californian one.

Technical Data: 90% Chardonnay, 10% Chenin Blanc aged in oak barrel.


Description: Light straw yellow color. Medium bodied wine. Seductive nose of honey and ripe melon mingle with spring flowers aromas and grass. On the palate this wine shows delightful tropical flavors with apricot, papaya, guava and pineapple, laced with some spiciness and minerality. A bit buttery and toasty on the finish with green apple aftertaste.

Food Pairing & Service: An excellent pairing with scallops and Seafood in general. Try this one also with all kind of appetizer, you will love it.

Score: 8/10

Suggested Retail Price: $8.49