Episode 492

Greetings! 
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Tastings

New- Italian tasting   Wednesday 13th February 5.30-6.45pm.
A snap shot of what's hot and new from Italy  -featuring a classy pair of Barolo.
10 wines, Paired with simple anti pasto this will be a fun and informative tasting.
$25, $47 for 2. Limited seats at Cool Wine - Bookings essential, with payment to secure.
 
Free tasting – 5 epic Tas wines including the 2017 Tolpuddle Pinot and  4 gins too! Friday 25th Jan any time between 4-7pm with Damien, Sat 26th any time between 12-5.   Free, but quick RSVP appreicated.

Super Chardonnay!

2015 Dawson and James Chardonnay $64 and $60 each for 2+
Trophy and gold Tas Wines show 2019
A standout classy chardonnay, terrific to enjoy now and ideal for mid term cellaring 4-6 years hence.

French wines of the week

2009 Marc Bredif Vouvray $45  (was $49)
 at 10 years young this mellow, mature and  drinking the house down.
2017 Vincent Paris Crozes Hermitage  $36, $35 ea for 2+  (was $42)
Super intense and deeply fruited Syrah(shiraz)-a cracking example exuding white pepper and violets.

Sale!! Standout Tasmanian Pinot Noirs -

*Buy any 6+ mixed or straight and take a further $1.00 off per bottle*

 
2016 Third Child ‘TN’ pinot  $28, $26ea 2+ Drinking so well now, a bargain!
2015 Third Child pinot- $25, $23ea 2+ primed to drink now. Ditto bargain etc.
2017 Bay of Fires $41, $39ea 2+ Trophy winner,Tas wine show 2019
2017 Kelvedon - $34.50, $32.50ea 2+ New typically spicy red/black berry notes.
2017 Milton - $34.50ea, $31ea 2+! Latest release .
2015 Clemens Hill - $35, $33ea 2+ Last stocks of this completely delicious pinot- Drinking now ,will cellar 4-7 years. 
2017 Tolpuddle - $75.50ea Wow – best yet.
2015 Laurel Bank – $33ea, $31ea 2+, Drinking a treat, absolute bargain - last stocks
2014 Apsley Gorge - $62, $60ea for 2+ Wow, such stellar intense wine and so limited. 
2015 Dawson and James - $66.50ea Superb Derwent Valley fruit, balanced and classic
2017 Utzinger – standout first release by talented $35, $33ea 2+ Swiss (now Tasmanian!) winemaker Matthias Utzinger from Huon Valley fruit. 
2017 Home Hill Estate - Extremely limited. $48.50, $46ea for 2+ Dual Trophy –Typical weight and Intensity, cellaring 5-8 years. 

Gin of the Week!

Generous Gin – France 
Classy French spicy and floral gin - in the sassy bottle!
$79.50ea ($5 off!)
+ free 200ml Capi dry tonic
One week only
 
Spirit of the Week!
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum
$102.50
(was $118.50!)
One week only

Cool French – Sale! 

2017 La Vielle Ferme Rouge (Shiraz/Grenache)
$16ea, $15ea for 2+, $14 ea for 6+ Mid weight, vibrant, Perfect summer quaffing
2017 Fevre Petit Chablis  $29ea, $27.50ea for 2+ Delicious fresh young chardonnay
2016 Marc Bredif Vouvray - $28, $26.50ea 2+ last of the delicious 2016
2007 Marc Bredif Vouvray - $45 - 11 years age, wow - so smooth!
Cracking new Faiveley 2016 Bourgogne (pinot noir) $33, $31 ea for 2+ Structure plus.And 2015 magnums of Faiveley Bourgogne !! $75 One for the cellar and Christmas table-Wow!

Our Fave French Fizz Deals!

NV Marc Bredif – Loire $28.50ea, $27.50ea 2+
NV Louis Bouillot Brut and Rose - $27.50ea, $25 each for any 2+ !! (was $29.50)
 

Plouzeau Loire Valley-Chinon Arrives!

Our new shipment of fantastic Marc Plouzeau Chinon reds, Chenin whites, Sparkling and Pet Nats (yes!!) has arrived. Marc is a small, high quality maker who has been busy converting his family vineyards toorganic production. These were some of the best and most exciting wines we tasted on a recent trip to France.  Highlights are - 
2016 Plouzeau Chinon Blanc –Chenin blanc- crisp enticing, dry.  $25.95
Nv Perle Sauvage ‘Pet Nat’ Delicious sparkling $28.50
2016 Rose –from cabernet Franc- Full flavoured and dry $24.50
2017 Chinon Rouge La Roche Cabernet Franc – Fantastic young bright fruit. $26.50
2016 Chinon Rouge ‘Chapelle’Classic deeply fruited Chinon $36.50

With 10% off any Plouzeau wine here this week - ring or email to order.

Cool Wine ‘Cleanskins’ Clearance sale! Last week.

Our own 2017 Cool Wine Primitivo-Barossa- punchy juicy - Cleanskin red of the year?
$13.50 ea - Just $70 (!!) for a six pack- be quick!
New 2018 Coal Valley Pinot Noir - $18.50ea, $16.50ea 2+ New pinot and gris are excellent!
New 2018 Cradle Coast Pinot Gris - $18.50ea, $16.50ea 2+
New 2018 Tas riesling - $17.50, $16.50ea for 2+ Derwent Valley- crisp, dry, terrific. 
2013 Tas Unwooded chardonnay- $16.50 ea with 5 years age adding complexity.SA Red Specials10 YO  2008 Burge Family Olive Hill Shiraz   Classic, rich, aging superbly. $28.50, $26.50ea for 2+ And now $145 per 6!  (was $38.50)
Last of 2014 Yalumba ‘Cigar’ Coonawarra cabernet  $25ea, $23ea!! for 2+  A (rare) stock take revealed the last stash of this fave fab Coona cabernet.Top drinking South American RedsBack!! 2017 Ventesquero Carmenere Reserva - Love this juicy Chilean red.
2017 Alamos Malbec – Argentina - With bright, attractive fruit. Both $19.50ea, $18.50ea for 2+
2016 Catena Malbec $26.50 ea, Deep berry and weighty style.Cracking Guigal Mixed dozen DealFave Rhones - cracking 2014 shiraz/grenache, complex blanc and crisp 2017 Rose.
All $23ea, $21.50ea 2+ (was $25.50)
FREE MAGNUM With every dozen (mixed or straight)
  Top Euro 6 pack!  A selection of all Red or all White with 2 each of our best French, Italian and Spanish. 
Both $110!! (Save $20) both with bonus Torres 375ml Sangre de Toro Spanish red.FAB NEW Tassie Pinot Noir2015 Bream Creek Reserve - $54.95ea Super new premium release.
2008 Bream Creek Cellar Release - $41.50 Wow 10 years young, drinking super well.Best selling and great value Tassie WhitesChardonnay
2017 Utzinger $31.50 - 10% off 2+ (mix with Pinot if you like)
2016 Dawson and James $65, Just $60ea for 2+ 
2016 Apsley Gorge $61.50ea, $56 for 2+ Last stocks.
 
Riesling
2016 Laurel Bank  $22, $21ea for 2+ (was $25.95) Best from 2016 - super dry wine.
2015 Third Child  $23, $21ea for 2+ Drinking super well, rich lime palate.
2016 Bream Creek $27.50, $26.50ea for 2+ Last of this vintage, lovely balanced style

 Sauv Blanc
2018 Laurel Bank  $22, $21ea for 2+ Cracking fresh dry release.
2017 Clemens Hill $24.50, $23.50ea 2+ Crisp, gooseberry/lime
 
Pinot Gris
2017 Milton Pinot Gris + 2018 Rosé both $24.50, $23.50ea for 2+ Standout new, ripe pear spectrum.
2018 Derwent Estate $30, $29 ea for 2+ Wow- big pears spectrum- be quick!
2017 Chartley Estate $24.50, $23.50 ea for 2+ (was $28.95) Also hitting the mark.
2018 Apogee $36 Beautifully crafted classic dry finish.French Rose - Crisp, dry and drinking the house down!New Saint Etienne - $26 (was $29)
La Vielle Ferme - $17.50, $16.50ea 2+Aussie SpecialsCracking New bold South Aussie reds –Thumbs up from our tasting panel!
2016 Dandelion ‘Lioness’ McLaren Vale Shiraz  Delicious juicy satisfying red.
2017 Dandelion ‘Lionheart’ Barossa Shiraz  Both $23 ea, $21 ea for any 2+ (was $27)
2016 Burge Family 'Clochemerle' GSM $21, $19ea 2+! Our fave GSM

2017 Kalleske 'Moppa' Shiraz $29, $28ea 2+ (was $33) Standout new Barossa Shiraz. Rich, dark berry fruits. Delicious now!
Fab new 2018 Tahbilk Marsanne - From Hallidays Top 100 $21.50 ea, $18.50 ea for 2+ Gee they do this crisp floral style well. And a bargain to boot.
2016 Yangarra McLaren vale Shiraz Bargain red 97 pts. From Hallidays Top 100
$28.50ea, $26.50 ea for 2+ (was $36) Limited, Order now.
2016 Longview Devils Elbow cabernet – Lashings of cassis fruit with light balancing tannins $24ea, $23ea for 2+ Italians of the weekFab new 2015 Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico - Intense and juicy sangiovese from the cracking 2015 vintage $33, $31ea for 2+(was $36.50)
2015 Tormaresca  Neprica  Punchy Primitivo blend, love this. $19ea, $17ea 2+
2017 Corte Giara pinot grigio Light zingy citrusy fruit $19. $17 ea for 2+ 
2016 Paolo Scavino Barbera D'Alba $34, $32ea 2+
2015 Montessu- Classy rich Sardinian red $30, $29ea 2+ (was $33)

Cool Wine Best drinking ‘Clean Skins’ our label - super value quaffing!2017 Clare Valley Riesling $13, $11ea for 2+ classically dry with Fine lime backbone.
2015 Grampians Shiraz – Vic   $13, $11ea for 2+
2016 Heathcote shiraz  $14, $13ea for 2+ weighty intense berry fruit.
2013 Coal Valley Unwooded Chardonnay - $16.50, $15.50ea 2+

Beer SpecialsUrthel Samaranth $6ea, St Austell Proper Job Can $3.75ea, McChouffe 750ml $14, Leffe Brune 2 for $9,  Epic Thunder $6ea, Fullers Honey Dew $7ea, Brew Dog Punk IPA $17 4pk, 

New/Back in Stock BeersSauce  Extra Hop Sauce, Peach Berliner Weisse, NEIPA & Mango Double NEIPA, Last Rites range, Temple Okinawa Sour, Feral Hop Hog Cans, Nail Oatmeal Stout, Moa Imperial Stout, La Sirene Wild Saison, Founders Porter, Holgate XPA & Hop Tart Blush, Ocho Summer IPA, Kaiju Krush, Chur (Behemouth) Kind of a Big Deal & Tap Tap Taparoo, Deep Creek Lagarita Lime Sour, Three Weavers Pale Ale, IPA & DIPA, Stone Mojay IPA, The Bruery Autumn Maple, Moon Dog Splice of Heaven Raspberry Icecream Pale Ale & Pine Lime IPA, Pagan Cider 750ml Quince and Apple, Apricot and Apple & Peach and Apple (all extremely limited!), Kicksnare Full Range, TBone Watermelon Wheat, Shambles Full Range,10% off any 6+ mixed beers/ciders! Cheers, the Coolwine Cru! “Have you locked me out now?  - Oh No”