Happy New Year!

We hope that you and your family enjoyed the holiday season.  Now it’s time to think great summer wines to enjoy at picnics and barbeque outings in the park, in the backyard with family and friends or at Remi de Provence. 

We have created a new summer menu that emphasizes the best of that Tassie can offer.  We have put together a few of our favorite summer quaffing wines for you to enjoy throughout the summer. 

Have Remi put together a mixed dozen of these summer sippers or choose one for dinner at the restaurant. For your perusal, we have integrated some food pairing selections with each wine description. 

Kalleske’s, ‘Florentine’ Chenin Blanc 08, Barossa Valley $19 : The acidity and balance of medium-dry styles can pair well with light saucesand rich dishes like pâté.

By the dozen $15

Leeuwin Estate, ‘Siblings’ Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 08, Margaret River $24.50: This blend has bright and zesty citrus flavours with a crisp, vibrant finish. ‘Siblings’ is a fantastic appétit or ideal with prawns and pasta.

By the dozen $19.90

Albert Mann, Pinot Blanc Auxerrois 09, Alsace, Fr. $34.50:  It’scrisp, mineral flavours are just the ticket with the Heirloom tomato salad or the grilled sardines.  By the dozen $29    

Rockford, White Frontignac 08, Barossa $30.50:  “ Pale straw-green, voluminous spicy / grapey varietal aromas lead to a palate stacked with flavour, the residual sugar well judged; drop dead cellar door style”, 88 points, James Halliday. 

By the dozen $25

Denis Pommier, Petit Chabis 07, Burgundy, Fr. $30.50:  With its bright, round mineral notes, this crisp Chardonnay is a lovely compliment with seafood, chicken or goat cheeses.  Its freshness allows this wine tremendously flexibility that it can be served with summer salads or as a light aperitif.

By the dozen $26

Toscar,  Temparillo 07 $13.50, Spain:  The nose on this incredible bargain is scented with earthy fig and plum.  It’s a medium bodied wine with light tannins and ripe plum flavours.  Toscar is an ideal summer quaffer and pairs well with any type of food.

By the dozen $11

Massena, Primitivo 10, Barossa $29:   This primitivo shows vibrant, earthy blackberry flavours and mellow, soft finish.  This Italian varietal is perfect with spicy, tomato based meals such as Calmar a la Martegale.

By the dozen $23

Metrat Bernard, Chiroubles 07, Beaujolais, Fr.$40.00:  This wine is light and refreshing with stunning strawberry essences.  Try a glass with Coq au vin or Parfait de volaille.By the dozen $34

Torbreck, ‘Woodcutter’s’ Shiraz 07, Barossa$25:  The nose is full of rich cherry and spice.  This Shiraz is layered with flavours of tobacco and mouth filling dark fruit. This is a real crowd pleaser to be enjoyed with braised lamb or a slow cook pork casserole.

By the dozen $19.90

David Knight, ‘The Winner’s Tank’ Shiraz 08, Langhorne$19:  This is a full throttledShiraz with ahugearoma of dark cherry, incredible concentration of black cherry and a long smooth finish. ‘Winner’s Tank’ is a remarkable value and tasty companion with sausage and pate.

By the dozen $15

Robert Johnson Vineyards, IL Trittico , Cabernet/Merlot/Sangiovese 08, Adelaide Hills $31.50:  This wine displays the best of all three varietals.  The palate is fruit richness from the Merlot, structure from the Cabernet and bright notes from the Sangiovese.  IL Trittico is balanced with savoury tannins.  Because of the varietal blending, IL Trittico is very versatile with or without food.

This is a jewel to serve with a simply delicious steak frites.

 By the dozen $25

Leeuwin Estate, ‘Prelude’ Cabernet / Merlot 04, Margaret River $37.50:  Beautiful aromas of plum and chocolate with a hint of French oak fill your nose. The palate displays excellent fruit intensity of blackberry and plum.  It finishes with velvety fine structured tannins.  This is an ideal choice with grilled dry aged Cape Grim beef steak.

By the dozen $31

Pick up the summer addition of MasterChef magazine.  There is a brilliant article featuring Southeast Tasmania that includes a few favorite eating spots especially Remi de Provence.