Wine Club 1 – House Wines

Introduction to wine

Wine making

Skeabost house wine

White wine

Red wine

Wine Club

The oldest-known winery was discovered in Armenia. Dated to c. 4100 BC, the site contained a wine press, fermentation vats, jars, and

cups.

When talking about wine in bible,the proverbs said of one particular

vintage that it "bites like a snake and poisons like a viper.“

Today we will look at 6 different wines we offer to our customers by

glass and by bottle.

History of Wine

Wine M

aking

White Wine:

Red Wine:

Sparkling Wines & Rose:

Skeabost House WinesSauvignon Blanc, Lomond Estate, Cape Agulhas, South Africa

Pinot Grigio, Tolloy, Alto Adige, ItalyChardonnay – Sauvignon, Cap by Bonfils, Languedoc, France

Côtes du Rhône Rouge, La Grivelière, Brotte, Rhone Valley, FranceThe Bean Pinotage, Mooiplaas, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Cabernet Sauvignon - Reserva Privada, The Torreón de Paredes, Chile

Rouvière Rosé, Coteaux Varois, Château Routas, Provence, France

Mioneto Black Label Prestige Prosecco Spumante, ItalyPerrier-Jouët Grand Brut, Champagne, France

Sauvignon Blanc, Lomond Estate, Cape Agulhas, South Africa

Sauvignon Blanc

Green-Skinned Grape VarietyOriginally from Bordeaux, France

One of the first French grapes everProducing a crisp, dry, and refreshing white

wineThe character of wine can be different based

on the originSome Sauvignon Blanc wine could be called

“Fume Blanc”

Sauvignon Blanc, Lomond Estate, Cape Agulhas, South Africa

South African Wines

History goes back to 1659Constantina, near Cape Town –

Considered one of the best on the world.

Top ten world wine producers“Rich” wine hobby

Single variety wines

Sauvignon Blanc, Lomond Estate, Cape Agulhas, South AfricaColour: Brilliantly clear with a green tinge.

Bouquet: Delicate aromas of green pepper andtropical fruit with herbaceous undertones.

Taste: Fresh and medium-bodied with a delicateminerality, while the green and tropical fruit

flavours carry through onto the palate. Food pairing

Excellent enjoyed on its own as a freshsummer wine of served with duck, crisp

green salads and grilled seafood.

Pinot Grigio, Tolloy, Alto Adige, Italy

Pinot Grigio

Originally called Pinot GrisWhite wine grape variety

Originally from Burgundy, FranceIt normally has a greyish-blue fruit

The flavours can range from ripe tropical fruit notes of melon and mango.

Pinot Grigio, Tolloy, Alto Adige, Italy

Italian Wines

Some of the oldest wine regions in the world

Grapes grown in every region of ItalyDifficult history

Alto Adige

Pinot Grigio, Tolloy, Alto Adige, ItalyColour: Clear, pale lemon yellow

Aroma: Youthful; aromas of pear, white peach and melon with floral notes

Taste: Flavours of pear, white peach, citrus with some minerality present. Medium

bodied with fresh acidityFood pairingPairs well with seafood, white meat, soups, and young cheeses.

More informationThis wine from the Alto Adige region shows exceptional purity of fruit, with an aromatic nose of pear drops and a lively tropical notes. Straw

yellow in colour, with a delicate and fruity style. Dry, elegant, balanced, full.

This is a huge step above basic Pinot Grigio – full of ripe flavour and will not be over-powered by food.

Chardonnay - Sauvignon, Cap by Bonfils, Languedoc, France

Chardonnay

Green Skin - White wine grape varietyOriginally from Burgundy, France

Growing wherever wine is produced, from England to New Zealand

Important component of many sparkling wines including Champagne

Colder weather – Plum, Apple & PearWarmer weather – Citrus, Peach & Melon

Chardonnay - Sauvignon, Cap by Bonfils, Languedoc, France

French Wines

Home of world’s best wines8 Billions bottles a year

Trace of over 2000 year of wine history

Most original grapes coming from France

Chardonnay - Sauvignon, Cap by Bonfils, Languedoc, FranceColour: Dress bright and clear pale yellow.

Aroma: Intense and pleasant nose, evoking citrus and white fruit.Taste: On the palate, a clean attack operates in a balanced mouth

medium, fine acidity.

Food pairingThis wine goes very well all your starters, fish and seafood.

Food pairingChardonnay – Sauvignon Blanc is a blend which, although not often talked about, is used extensively throughout the wine world. Both

Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc (which originate from Burgundy and the Loire respectively) are well-traveled varieties, which have been

welcomed by both Old World and New World winegrowers. While their most famous incarnations are single-variety wines, the two are often

combined to produce inexpensive table wine.

Côtes du Rhône Rouge

AOC Blend from Côtes du Rhône region. Grenache noir, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignane, Counoise and Mourvèdre grapes varieties.

Red must contain a minimum of 15% Syrah.Minimum alcohol content of 11%.

Côtes du Rhône Rouge, La Grivelière, Brotte, Rhone Valley, France

Côtes du Rhône Rouge, La Grivelière, Brotte, Rhone Valley, FranceColour: Darker red ruby colour.

Aroma: Aromas of red fruits and spices with mild hints of vanilla and earth.

Taste: Rich, full-bodied and round in the mouth. The finish is long with mild tannins.Food pairing

Beef, Lamb, Spicy food, Mature and hard cheese.

More informationBrotte - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Company

Most years 5% Carignan, 80% Grenache, 5% Mourvedre, 10% SyrahEach varietal is fermented separately in concrete tanks, then aged in a combination of concrete and oak for 6 months, followed by 18 months

in bottle.

Pinotage

Red wine grape that is South Africa's signature variety.

It was bred there in 1925 as a cross betweenDream come true for Africa wine making.

It typically produces deep red varietal wines with smoky, bramble and earthy flavours, sometimes with notes of bananas and tropical fruit, but has

been criticized for sometimes smelling of acetone.

Pinotage is often blended, and also made into fortified wine and even red sparkling wine.In addition to South Africa, Pinotage is also

grown in Brazil, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, United States and Zimbabwe.

The Bean Pinotage, Mooiplaas, Stellenbosch, South Africa

The Bean Pinotage, Mooiplaas, Stellenbosch, South AfricaColour: Dark purple colour.

Aroma: Nose shows mocha/roasted coffee bean/dark chocolate flavours.

Taste: Lots of tannins in the wine, but fine and easy. Nice memory of the oak, long finish.

Food pairingA good match with roast or barbecued meats, and cheeses.

More informationThe idea of the name for this unusual name was created by the wine

owner and his friend while having a coffee in New York. They were looking for unusual expression for wine with deep mocha and coffee

bean flavour. This flavour is delivered from French Oak.The winery’s name is Mooiplaas and they produce environmentally

friendly wines in region of Stellenbosch.Tried different – The Coco Chocolate Merlot – Did not work.

Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the world's most widely recognized red wine grape

It is grown in nearly every major wine producing country among a diverse spectrum of climates

from Canada Okanagan to Lebanon.Originally from Bordeaux, France.

Famouse fo Bordeaux wines where it is often blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Quiet new wine.The classic profile of Cabernet Sauvignon tends

to be full-bodied wines with high tannins and noticeable acidity that contributes to the wine's

aging potential.Cooler climates - blackcurrant notes that can be accompanied by green bell pepper notes, mint

and cedar.Warmer climates - black cherry and black olives,

jams and marmalades.

Cabernet Sauvignon - Reserva Privada, The Torreón de Paredes, Chile

Cabernet Sauvignon - Reserva Privada, The Torreón de Paredes, Chile

Wine from Chile

South African ChileChile has long winemaking history for

a New World wine country. (16th Century)

The number of wineries has grown from 12 in 1995 to over 120 in 2015.French families immigrating to Chile

during the late 20th century.9 Wine regions

The most common grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.

Cabernet Sauvignon - Reserva Privada, The Torreón de Paredes, ChileColour: Deep ruby-red colour with shades of violet.

Aroma: Red ripe fruits, plums, figs, tee.Taste: Smooth pallet with notes of chocolate, dried plums and fine

spices. Soft tanins.

Food pairingSuperb with red meat, lamb, pigeon, foie gras, duck or bacon.

More information2013 – Best single grape variety wine of the world award

85% Cabernet Sauvignon / 15% SyrahThe Reserva Privada range is aged for 14 to 16 months in new French

oak barrels; the wines are concentrated but elegant. Production is limited to between just 500– 1000 cases per year and the wines have

great potential for bottle ageing.Unfiltered.