K1 by Geoff Hardy...

Chardonnay 2005

Bin No

STRA-201

Size

1 x 75cl

Price

£15.50

K1 Chardonnay is styled to accentuate the characters of Kuitpo's cool growing conditions and terroir. The fruit is gently handled to ensure aromatics are retained, with French oak and malolactic fermentation used to enhance the wine's purity of fruit character.

The nose of the 2005 K1 Chardonnay plays an exotic harmony of macadamias, sandalwood, orange zest, and fresh damp earth overlaid with notes of truffle and sage. The vibrant aromatics reveal further layers with a touch of warmth, including mango, white peach and honeydew melon.

These enticing aromas lead into a savoury, nutty palate with silken texture; incisive acid creates a perfect partner for food. It finishes with a firm and lasting balance of bright and clean fruit with gentle texture.

This finely balanced drop will only improve with time, so be confident of enjoying now and for the next 5-8 years. We suggest removing from the fridge 15 minutes before serving.

Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Bin No

STRA-202

Size

1 x 75cl

Price

£12.85

The Sauvignon Blanc vines from Geoff Hardy's Kuitpo vineyard are over twenty years of age and are producing consistently exceptional wines.

The vines are trained to double cordons and spur pruned to increase fruit quality. Very subtle addition of barrel fermented Marsanne, Rousanne and Viognier have enhanced the complexity, character and body of this vintage and lower than average yield has intensified grape flavour and aroma.

The wines colour is a brilliant, white-gold with a hint of green. The nose is cohesive and has encompassing tropical aromatics of guava, ripe mango, blood orange and lemon zest. Underneath are smooth components of melted white chocolate, stewed peach and a delicate touch of asparagus.

A clean and well-structured palate keeps the tropical flavours with bright acid and a dry finish. This wine is perfect as an aperitif, as well as being ideally suited to match with seafood dishes (particularly crustaceans) and contrasts well with rich cream-based sauces.

Cabernet/Tempranillo 2004

Bin No

STRA-205

Size

1 x 75cl

Price

£11.65

A striking example of a modern Cabernet Sauvignon/Tempranillo blend synonymous with the Rioja and Navarra regions of Spain.

This Cabernet/Tempranillo exhibits a dark ruby/crimson hue with a mauve rim. Its elegant and integrated bouquet has an array of ripe black and red fruits with subtle nuances of tobacco leaf in the mix.

Its palate like its nose is highly complex. Cabernet contributes wonderful layers of blackberry and wild strawberry entwined with spicy plum and dark mulberry fruit. Tempranillo fleshes out the middle palate with subtle tannins and underlying toasty oak, incorporates these varieties into a stylish and expansively flavoured wine finishes with a long lingering finish.

Shiraz 2005

Bin No

STRA-190

Size

1 x 75cl

Price

£15.50

Shiraz is an extremely versatile variety that thrives in the temperate climate of the Kuitpo Vineyard. This is demonstrated by the K1 Shiraz's dense inky colour, rich flavour and smooth well integrated tannins.

The nose exhibits a bouquet of freshly picked wild berries, spicy plums and black pepper along with a hedonistic combination of ground allspice, dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans and cigar box aromas.

The rich bouquet is further enhanced on the pallet with it's intense fruit flavours which linger on the palate. This is further complimented by the seamless oak integration. The French and American oak provide the soft tannins and lend spiciness and a hint of vanilla to this wines profile.

The wine finishes fresh and lively with harmonious acid giving the wine persistence and ample ability to age gracefully.

To allow the superb characters of this wine to show, we suggest decanting before service.