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1 Normal price December 2008 mixed selection SAVE CODE Winemasters selection Contains 2 bottles of each Nepenthe Riesling 2007 Forest Hill Unwooded Chardonnay 2006 Society Dr Gilbert Phillips Reserve Semillon 2002 Ferngrove Estate Shiraz 2007 Chapel Hill Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2007 Oatley Wild Oats Cabernet Merlot 2006 This stunning selection of wine is represented by the traditional white varieties Semillon, Riesling and Chardonnay. The Semillon is typical of aged Hunter Semillon and demonstrates how bottle age delivers rich aromas and subtle flavours. For the red wine component of this mixed dozen we have sourced wine from the 3 principal wine producing states, Western Australia, South Australia and New South Wales. We feel the Ferngrove Estate is very impressive. It shows that the Great Southern region is producing elegant Riesling as well as Shiraz of great finesse. Ian Walsh, Trading Manager Wine Style Guide 1 - Sweet 1 - Light 2 - Sweet Dry 2 - Light Mid 3 - Dry 3 - Mid - Dry Bone Dry - Mid Full 5 - Bone Dry 5 - Full Key Number of Bottles in Pack 6 Pack Organic Winemasters Mixed NOV08.indd 1 13/11/ :50:35 PM

2 normal price per bottle SAVE Nepenthe Riesling 2007 Nepenthe purchased this Adelaide Hills winery back in 199, whose vineyards produced an exotic array of grape varieties. It has a reputation as a substantial producer of high quality wines. The high, cool sites in the Adelaide Hills, and careful winemaking by Michael Fogarty and his team allows this wine to keep its varietal identity and the distinctive nuances of its home. Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Pale straw with a green tinge. Intensely aromatic with orange blossom, fresh citrus and delicate musk. Abundant citrus fruit flavours are balanced by fresh acidity and a long, crisp finish. Cellar: Drinking beautifully now and up to Food Match: Char-grilled prawns. From the This Riesling reflects both fruit variety as well as regional buying team: character. A great wine from a company consistently doing good things. Code 1998 To re-order phone Winemasters Mixed NOV08.indd 2 13/11/ :50:36 PM

3 normal price per bottle SAVE Forest Hill Unwooded Chardonnay 2006 This wine was recently awarded best-value white wine in the Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide The Forest Hill Vineyard Chardonnay has intensity, refinement and beautifully seamless harmony of flavours: melon, white peach and subtle oak, with fine nervy acidity lifting and carrying the flavour in a perfect line from entry to finish. Sheer Joy! 95/100, Huon Hooke. Mount Barker, Western Australia. Brilliant straw. Ripe stone fruit aromas of peach and apricot, complimented by light citrus notes. Stone fruit and delicate citrus flavours carry through onto the palate with underlying hints of roasted almond and butterscotch. Cellar: Drinking beautifully now and up to 201. Food Match: Pan Fried Salt Water Barramundi with Orange Butter Sauce and Roast Fennel (see back page). From the The vines that produce the fruit for this wine are dry grown buying team: which provides intense varietal character. Code Winemasters Mixed NOV08.indd 3 13/11/ :50:37 PM

4 normal price per bottle SAVE exclusive Society Dr Gilbert Phillips Reserve Semillon 2002 Wines selected for the exclusive Dr Gilbert Phillips label are outstanding examples of their style, truly reflecting their regionality, grape variety and style. These wines are our flagship range. Our philosophy at The Wine Society is to select the best parcels of grapes to produce the finest wines possible, this is such a wine. Don t miss out on re-ordering this wine now, stocks are very limited! Hunter Valley, New South Wales. Light gold. Toast and honey aromas. The aromas are found again on the palate. The wine is taught and lean with excellent length, finishing with a crisp lemon acidity. Cellar: Drinking beautifully now and up to Food Match: Creamy spaghetti carbonara. From the This latest addition to the Society s Dr Gilbert Philips buying team: range is drinking beautifully right now. A superb example of classic Hunter Valley Semillon. Code To re-order phone Winemasters Mixed NOV08.indd 13/11/ :50:0 PM

5 normal price per bottle SAVE Ferngrove Estate Shiraz 2007 Ferngrove Estate, established in 1999, has a reputation as a premium wine producer in the Frankland River region. The winery is also fast becoming recognised for its production of outstanding, cool climate wines from estategrown fruit. In line with Ferngrove s commitment to quality, the modern tourismoriented winery sets a high standard in design and technology in the region. Frankland River, Western Australia Crimson with purple edges. Crushed dark mulberry and blueberry with lashings of anise, musk and pepper. Intricate and impressive palate of fresh blackberry fruits, round and textured, supported by long, fine dusty tannin and underlying spice. Cellar: Will benefit from cellaring up to Food Match: Enjoy with full-flavoured cheese and quince paste. From the This Shiraz was one of our higher scoring wines to go buying team: through recent panels. Drinking well now but with great potential to develop even further. Code 1997 Winemasters Mixed NOV08.indd 5 13/11/ :50:3 PM

6 normal price per bottle SAVE Chapel Hill Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2007 Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre are undisputedly the grape varieties that epitomise the unique personality of McLaren Vale. Despite the dry conditions, the vines were refreshed during the cooler than normal nights. The lack of any exesssively hot days resulted in minimal grape sunburn and ensured that the grapes developed their maximum varietal character. Winemakers Michael Fragos and Bryn Richards. McLaren Vale, South Australia. Ruby red. Plum aromas lifted by floral notes. The perfumed and rustic tones of the Grenache backbone is perfectly enhanced by the plum flavours of the Shiraz and the cinnamon hints of the Mourvèdre. Cellar: Drinking beautifully now and up to Food Match: Marinated barbeque steak. From the The GSM blend is becoming main stream. This wine shows buying team: that McLaren Vale is the perfect place for growing these varieties. Code To re-order phone Winemasters Mixed NOV08.indd 6 13/11/ :50: PM

7 normal price per bottle SAVE 1.0 per 6-pack Oatley Wild Oats Cabernet Merlot 2006 Oatley Wines is the Oatley family s relatively new wine business, headed by patriarch Bob Oatley and run by his eldest son Sandy Oatley. They ve gathered an exciting group of family, old and new friends, some industry veterans and a handful of bright young wine professionals to build an exciting new venture. Mudgee, New South Wales and Margaret River, Western Australia. Vibrant red. A classic bouquet of dark currants and dried herbs is enlivened by a hint of sweetly spiced oak. Peter Bourne, The Wine Man Mouth filling flavours of blackcurrant and ripe mulberries combine easily with a touch of cedarwood and crushed eucalypt leaves. Peter Bourne, The Wine Man Cellar: Drinking beautifully now and up to Food Match: Roast beef. From the Never mind the yacht, this wine is a winner all round. Great buying team: richness from the Cabernet which is rounded out and lengthened by the Merlot. Code Winemasters Mixed NOV08.indd 7 13/11/ :50:6 PM

8 Pan Fried Salt Water Barramundi with Orange Butter Sauce and Roast Fennel x 160g pieces barramundi 500ml fresh orange juice 100g soft butter 1kg chat potatoes bunches baby fennel 1L chicken stock pinch saffron sea salt ground black pepper Preheat oven to 180 C. Strain the orange juice into a saucepan and cook until reduced by two thirds. Remove from the heat. Place chat potatoes in a saucepan with salted cold water and bring to the boil. Cook until a knife easily goes through the potatoes then strain and allow to cool. Cut the baby fennel into half lengthwise and place into a baking tray with salt, pepper and butter. Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes or until it goes a golden color. Remove and keep at room temperature until required. Heat a little oil in a frypan. When it is very hot, place the fish pieces skin side down. This will give a good color and crisp up the skin. Turn over and then place in the oven for minutes. While the fish is cooking, slice the chat potatoes and place in a small pan with chicken stock, salt, pepper and saffron. Let simmer on the stove. Put the orange reduction back on the stove and simmer. Then whisk in the soft butter and take off the heat. Season with a little salt and pepper. It may need a little extra butter if it tastes too sharp. To serve, place the fennel and potatoes onto the centre of warm plates, then place the fish on top. Pour the sauce around the fish and garnish with chervil and sea salt. Serves. Recipe provided by FoodinFocus and created by by guest Chef Greg Anderson, chef/owner of Sugaroom and Sails on Lavender Bay. Sign up to the Food in Focus enewsletter at for other delicious ideas and recipes. To re-order phone All wines offered are covered by The Wine Society s Guarantee of Quality. We guarantee that if after tasting a bottle or two you are dissatisfied for any reason, we will collect the remainder of those wines and refund the value of your wine purchase. The Wine Society supports the responsible service of alcohol. Liquor Act It is an offence to sell or supply to or to obtain liquor on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Savings based on normal sell price. Lic. No Valid to 28 February 2009 or while stocks last. Winemasters Mixed NOV08.indd 8 13/11/ :50:50 PM