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Pink Elephant Rose 2006 - Portugal If ever a wine was created to perfectly complement spicy Indian food, the Pink Elephant is it! Born in the minds of a panel of British wine experts and nurtured in the hearts of the world’s top winemakers, this remarkable wine brings us the very soul of Portugal, a country normally renowned for its robust reds and fragrant whites (Vinho Verde).
The Pink Elephant, with its intense fruity aromas of strawberry and raspberry, is a blend of four varietals (Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Castelao and Cabernet Sauvignon in equal measure). The extraordinary decision to use free-run juice instead of the watery runoffs of these varietals (as is usually the case) can be attributed to winemakers David Baverstock and José Neiva, on whose Estremadura estate the Pink Elephant is delicately crafted.
With its mouth-watering juiciness and crisp fresh flavours, the Pink Elephant is one of the very best examples of a food specific wine. Serve very cold.
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Mannara Grillo Pinot Grigio – 2007 - Italy Beyond its Mafia connotations, Sicily has traditionally been known for its raffia covered wine bottles, whose fearsome extract might be responsible for the disposition of its inhabitants. Nowadays, a new generation of winemaker has been crafting - upon the slopes of Mount Etna - a lighter and more balanced style of wine that is finding wider acceptance. By blending the Sicilian Grillo with the mainland’s Pinot Grigio, Mannara has produced a white wine that everybody loves! What’s not to love? The zesty citrus notes of one varietal are delightfully combined with the velvety almond and vanilla notes of the other. And true to its heritage, this Grillo Pinot Grigio goes extremely well with Italian food.
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Mon Roc Chardonnay 2006 - France For over two generations, Georges DuBoeuf’s name has been synonymous with his range of Beaujolais wines, even earning him the title of le roi du Beaujolais (the King of Beaujolais). His foray into the world of white wines brings us this outstanding Chardonnay with delightful aromas of acacia and lime blossom. Its full and smooth palate is accentuated by subtle notes of honey and lemon. The natural richness of this Chardonnay from the South of France lends itself completely to food cooked in butter, especially seafood.
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Soledoro Sangiovese Rubicone – 2006 - Italy Typically, the region of Emilia Romagna has been known for its contribution to racing, for it is home to Ferrari, Ducati, Lamborghini and Maserati. It is also known for its excellent Sangiovese wines, which no doubt fan the passion of its people. Soledoro brings us this 100% Sangiovese from the sun-kissed shores of the river Rubicone. This delightful red wine, with its delicate aroma of red fruit, goes extremely well with food that is staunchly Italian, be it pasta, red meat or cheese. Serve slightly chilled.
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Sula Dindori Reserve Shiraz 2007 - India The Dindori Reserve established itself as a household name long before Sula did. Many a wine lover fondly recollects his first enthralling encounter with this voluptuous beauty. Lovingly raised on the foothills of Dindori (just outside Nasik) before being nurtured in oak for a year, this seductive charmer has a powerful style, yet with enough balancing acidity and restrained tannins to complement robust and spicy dishes. Deservedly one of India’s most famous wines.
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Peppoli Chianti Classico 2005 – Italy With a winemaking tradition dating back to 1186, Antinori has woven its credentials into the very fabric of Italian society. It is renowned for dedicating itself equally to not only its Super Tuscans (Tignanello and Solaia) but also to the other beauties in its stable. This dark horse from the Pèppoli estate in the Classico Region of Chianti is no different; with subtle aromas of oak and distinct notes of spice and coffee, this 90% Sangiovese with 10% Merlot and Syrah would go extremely well with pizza and risotto!
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