Chateau Hallet Sauternes 2010 (Half Bottle)
Chateau Hallet Sauternes 2010 is made from 100% Sémillon.
With delicate aromas of honey, citrus, crystallized fruit and acacia, it makes a good match not only for desserts, but also for foie gras, roasted meats and blue cheeses. It makes a delicious aperitif when served chilled.
"Bright, with very forward peach, green plum and verbena notes. Modestly sweet finish. Drink now. 800 cases made. –JM"
- Wine Spectator (Web Only 2011) - 87 pts
The Hallet Estate
Chateau Hallet is located in Sauternes, and is a Michel Bernard family rental system vineyard. This family also owns Chateau Gravas, Sauternes.
The Hallet Vineyard
The vineyard is 5 hectares (13 acres) total. The soil is a mix of clay and limestone. The 30 year-old vines are harvested by hand: the grapes are picked in successive passes. The wine matures in stainless steel tank and no oak is used.
The production is 1,250 cases / year on average.
Gravas Sauternes (half-bottle)is made from 95% Semillion, 5% Sauvignon Blanc
The wine shows a lovely pale golden color with deep golden highlights, and it offers aromas of candied fruits backed up by a hint of exotic fruit (mango, guava). On the palate, it is ample and fleshy, leading into a silky and long finish.
Pairs with Foie Gras, Roquefort Blue Cheese, Chocolate desserts in general.
Romariz Latina Tawny Reserve is a carefully selected blend of seven to nine year old Tawny Ports are used for "Reserva Latina". The port was created for the Tawny loving Brazilian markets, Reserve of the Latin hence the name "Reserva Latina". This tawny port makes an ideal after dinner offering and a lovely companion to coffee and sweets. Nutty, raisin character, great length and finesse.
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Lyrarakis Za Za Zu Sparkling is made from Vilana, Vidiano and Muscat of Spina
A gentle sweet kiss of peach and juicy stone fruit that excites the senses and tickles the tongue with bubbly delight followed by aromas of a spring breeze bringing scents of apple and cherry blossom with hints of baby’s breath, lily and a garden of white flowers. There is a delicate sweetness to this wine that lends itself to enjoying with friends or peaceful contemplation.
Region: Alagni area, central Crete
Soil: Clay loam
pruning technique: Cordon trained, spur pruned
Altitude: 520m above sea level
Irrigation: Not irrigated
Yield: 8.5 tn/ha
Winemaking: Hand harvested in the last week of August. Grapes are vinificated separately.
Blending was performed using internal tasting results, choosing the ones with the best characteristics of texture and freshness. Secondary fermentation adds subtle creamy complexity and gives the wine its attractive fine gas bead and mousse.
Alcohol: 10% ABV
Acidity: 5.7 g/L
pH: 3.15
RS: 4.29 g/100ML
Food pairing: Fruit paste desserts, vegetable risotto and a large variety of antipasti.
