ARK WINES AGENCIES Website www.arkwines.com Tel/fax 02 9327 8883 (Sydney office) Mobile 0439 80 23 88 Email:arkwines@mira.net FINE WINES & GOURMET FOODS PRESENTED ON BEHALF OF THEIR MAKERS BY ARK WINE AGENCIES OF AUSTRALIA 2009 INDENT OFFER ARRIVING EARLY MAY 2009: WHITE, ROSE & RED plus ORGANIC RED Rioja,Spain Quality drinking at an everyday price; the white is a Viura which is dry and aromatic perfect for oysters or other shellfish or white fish or poultry. The red is a Tempranillo blended with Grenache and Mourvedre with little or no oak that is bright crimson and berry fruited and cheerful for risotto, salmon or red meats cold or roasted; ribs pasta or gourmet sausages. The rose a lovely dry one hundred percent Grenache perfect for seafood, cold meats, paella or just as an aperitif with tapas or sushi... $144 doz per indent offer - save $36 (usual price will be $180 doz) by ordering now. Also a Graciano rich deep red juicy wine from the organic grapes on the same estate $199 per dozen saving $40 by ordering now. And here are our LATEST ADDITIONS TO OUR WINE LIST now in stock: Prices quoted incl GST individual bottle/mixed or str doz
2 March 30, 2009 TABLE WHITES ITALY +2007 Cantine TEANUM, Favugne Bianco A blend of Bombino and Malvasia which is fresh, and crisp and very satisfying to the taste. For fish and shellfish, poultry and vegetarian dishes...$13/11 TABLE WHITES FRANCE +Domaine St Francois Xavier, Gigondas, Prestige des Dentelles Selection Boisee A wooded white of distinction featuring Marsanne and Roussane with a time in barriques following fermentation. With roast of grilled white meats and medium to strong yellow cheeses. Age 2 5 years...$57/55 +2008 Chateau Ermitage, Chateau L Ermitage, AOC Costieres de Nimes Blanc A blend of Roussane, Grenache and Viognier from 20 year old vines. Fresh white fruits on the palate and scent of white flowers on the bouquet. Served as an aperitif, also with asparagus, fish, white meat with creamy sauce, veal, seafood, risotto and salad. 2 3 years cellaring...$17/15 +2007 Domaine Chante Cigale, AOC Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Blanc Vines grown on pebbly soil and featuring 25% Grenache Blanc, 25% Roussane, 25% Clairette and 25% Bourboulenc, with low yields. Run by the family Favier and praised by leading wine writers. Manually harvesting and fermentation for 21 days at low temperature, no malolactic. Very fragrant of almond and peach blossom, palate smooth with exotic fruits and fresh pineapple. Fish biriyani, Thai fish, mild dishes & grilled prawns, salmon and rice or simply as an aperitif. Maybe age up to 15 years...$65/63
3 March 30, 2009 ROSE WINE - FRANCE +2007 Chateau L Ermitage, AOC Costieres de Nimes, Rose Rose made from a Mourvedre blend with vines 25 years of age. On lees for 3 months. Aromatic complexity with long body in the palate. Pears, raspberries and hazelnuts in the taste. For barbeques of fish or meat, skewers of prawns and spicy foods. Age 2 4 years...$17/15 ROSE WINE ITALY +2007 Cantine TEANUM, Canticum Rosato A delicious Rose, dry and attractively coloured. Most suited to fish and any combination of barbeque and fish...$17/15 RED WINES-FRANCE +2007 Domaine Jaume, AOC Cotes du Rhone, La Friande Is 85% Grenache, 15% Syrah, no oak in maturation. Expressive scent, rich palate with raspberry flavours, well balance with soft tannins. For grilled meat and cold dishes, drink now 2 years...$18/16 +2005 Domaine Jaume, AOC Cotes de Rhone, Generation 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre. From 10 to 20 year old vines. Aged on Lees after 12 days fermentation. Nose and palate of stewed red fruits, spice and liquorice with soft tannins poultry. Aged 2 5 years...$21.50/19.50 +2006 Domaine Jaume, AOC Cotes de Rhone, Altitude 420 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah of 30 year old low cropping vines. Selective picking. One third of the blend aged in old barrels. Nose and palate with fresh fruit and light touch of oak. Long finishing in mouth with soft tannins. Served with grilled meat and spicy sauces, gourmet sausages. Decant 2 hours before serving, cellaring2 to 6 years...$28/26
4 March 30, 2009 +2007 Domaine St Francois Xavier, Gigondas Cuvee Selection Fruitee A Gigondas of distinction, 40 year old vines growing on chalk and clay at 300m, blend of Syrah, Grenache Mourvedre and Cinsault, vinified in concrete tanks and aged in old barrels 9 to 10 months, can age six to ten years, recommended with red meats, duck and cheeses...$45/42 +2006 Chateau Ermitage, Chateau L Ermitage, AOC Costieres De Nimes Rouge The winery originates from the Hermitage of St Cecilia on the pilgrimage route to Compostella and the current cellar built in 1800. A simple wine using Rhone varieties, best drunk in its youth with meats and yellow cheeses...$17/15 +2005 Domaine Le Colombier, AOC Cotes du Ventoux 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. 6 months in concrete tank, deep garnet colour with violet tinges. Bouquet of black cherries and blackberries and soft tannins. Red meat, tomato sauces and roast vegetables. 5 years aging potential...$17/15 +2006 Domaine Le Colombier, AOC Vacqueyras Tradition 70% Grenache and 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre, low cropping vines. Maturation without oak. Cherries and red berries on nose and mouth, well balance between tannins, acidity and alcohol. Turkey with thyme and rosemary, other white grilled meat and medium flavour cheeses. Aging 5-7 years...$30/28 +2006 Domaine Le Colombier, AOC Vacqueyras Cuvee G 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah. Fermentation and 12 months storage in barriques. Bouquet of flowers and dark riped fruits in the mouth, vinous but finely balance, silky tannins and exceptional length. Meat with spicy sauces such as Fillet Mignon with green pepper sauce. 10 years aging potential...$49/47 +2006 Domaine Des Hauts Chassis, Crozes Hermitage Cuvee Les Chassis An exclusive wine from the family vineyard of M Faugier in the Crozes Hermitage area of the upper Rhone...$65/62
5 March 30, 2009 RED WINES-ITALY ITALY +2006 Cantine TEANUM, Favugne Rosso From the land of Puglia (Apulia) on the Adriatic coast, half way between the north and the south of Italy, being a bit of neither and both, comes this red wine and its siblings, the Favugne is a red blend not much wooded and most pleasant for drinking now with meat, cheese and pasta dishes...$13/11 +2007 Cantine TEANUM, Alta Syrah The Alta series is in a striking label with a silhouette of the wind personified. A spicy unwooded version relying on very ripe high quality fruit that will be enjoyed most with a veal dish or a creamy cheese...$19/17 +2006 Cantine TEANUM, Alta Nero di Troia An unusual native Italian varietal that makes a magnificent wine, full bodied and very sappy. With roast beef, cheeses and tomato sauces...$19/17 +2006 Cantine TEANUM, Alta Merlot Full of flavour and not weak or undefinable, its strength and fullness is best matched to a quiet Mediterranean lunch of grilled mushroom on veal...$19/17 +2006 Cantine TEANUM, Alta Cabernet Sauvignon Again a wine that drinks well and has a modern taste. A wonderful match with duck or roast beef...$19/17
6 March 30, 2009 GOURMET FOODS Cantine TEANUM, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Terzo Senso 500ml The extra virgin olive oil from TEANUM estate is robust in flavour and superb for your table...$27/23 Cantine TEANUM, Mostocotto 250ml Mostocotto is grape juice cooked under careful conditions. It has a variety of applications in cooking, principally in sauce and marinates Superb mouthwatering recipes from the Puglian region come with your purchase!...$19/18 AND FIVE GREAT CARDINALS CHOICE AUSTRALIAN WINES FOR YOUR EVERYDAY DRINKING PLEASURE: CHARDON NAY CARDINALS CUVEE GRE NACHE MOURVEDRE SHIRA Z CABERN ET ME RLOT ORGANIC NORTHERN VICTO RIAN MUSCA T 375ML ARK WINE AGENCIES ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT THE SPANISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND ANIMAL CHARITIES INCLUDING THE WORLD SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS (WSPA) ESPECIALLY IN ENDING CRUELTY TO BEARS WORLDWIDE; AND THE CAT PROTECTION SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES. WE DELIVER TO YOU IN METRO SYDNEY SEVEN DAYS A WEEK BY ARRANGEMENT JUST RING US ON 0439 80 23 88 TO BOOK YOUR DELIVERY ARK WINE AGENCIES IS THE AGENT OF ITS NOMINATED WINERIES FOOD MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS AUSTRALIA AND WORLDWIDE Phone/ Fax: 02 9327 8883 mob 0439 80 23 88