Marriott Wine Info Pack 2007-2008

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Light, Fresh and crisp whites

La Campagne Sauvignon Blanc, VdP dOc

G CODE:G2382

Country of Origin:France

Winemaker:Alain Grignon

Grapes Used:Sauvignon Blanc

Description:

This dry wine shows all of the classic characteristics of the SauvignonBlanc grape, fresh green gooseberry aromas and floral taste.

Food Matching:Asparagus, avocado, goats cheese salad,smoked fish salad,shellfish, delicatewhite fish, clam Chowder, light cream sauces, chicken, pork and Veal.

Small Description:Fresh, dry and grassy with clean floral aromas and tastes.

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Pinot Grigio Provincia di Pavia, Collezione Marchesini

G CODE:G2649

Country of Origin:Italy

Winemaker:Collezione Marchesini

Grapes Used:Pinot Grigio

Description:Lovely buttery style with typical pear fruit. Grapes are fermented instainless steel tanks with a long fermentation to enhance the rich style.

Food Matching:Feta and other green salads, light seafood, Mozarella and Nicoise, mussles,oysters, prawn trout, mild Cheeses.

Small Description:Easy-drinking dry white.



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Fortius Blanco, Navarra

G CODE:G2845

Country of Origin:Spain

Winemaker:Faustino

Grapes Used:Chardonnay and Viura

Description:A blend of 75% Chardonnay and 25% Viura produces afresh, crisp, fruity wine.

Food Matching:Feta and other green salads, light seafood, mozarella and nicoise,mussels, oysters and mild cheeses.

Small Description:Bursting fruity freshness - captured.



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Kells Edge Blend Z Colombard-Verdelho-Chardonnay, SE Australia

G CODE:G2599

Country of Origin:Australia

Winemaker:Kells Edge

Grapes Used:Colombard and Verdelho

Description:A fresh, lively, medium-bodied Aussie blend, with ripe fruit flavoursand fresh citrussy acidity. An ideal alternative to Old World wines.

Food Matching:Feta and other green salads, light seafood, Mozarella and Nicoise,mussles, oysters, prawn trout, mild Cheeses.

Small Description:Dry, fresh, lively and medium-bodied with ripe fruit flavours and freshcitrussy acidity.



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Chablis, Paul Deloux

G CODE:G2465


Winemaker:Paul Deloux

Grapes Used:Chardonnay

Description:Flowery, lively, fresh and mouth-watering with a crisp fruity palateand that flinty backbone only found in true Chablis.

Food Matching:Caesar salad, grilled peppers,crab, lobster,deep sea fish, butter andcream based sauces, pancetta, pesto, porcini, roast chicken, ham,pork, turkey.

Small Description:

Flowery, lively, fresh and mouth-wateringly fruity Chablis.



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Chardonnay Langhe, Villa Lanata

G CODE:G1190


Winemaker:Villa Lanata


Description:

Full, rich modern style with ripe fruit and excellent acidity.Domini Villa Lanata has 45 hectares of Chardonnay on therolling hills of Langhe, in the area of Piemonte.

Food Matching:Shellfish, chowders, fish based sauces, baked and cassaroled chickenpork and veal.

Small Description:

Rich and full-bodied using Marsanne and Chardonnay grown in thesouth of France.



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Fuller flavoured, dry whites

Houghton Private Bin Chardonnay-Verdelho, W Australia

G CODE:G3285


Winemaker:Rob Bowen

Grapes Used:Chardonnay and Verdelho

Description: Wonderfully fresh and fruity, unoaked with ripe fruit characters and along, clean finish. A soft, fresh and fruity palate with melon and

tropical aromas and flavours dominating a long, flavoursome finish.

Food Matching:Dry, fresh, lively and medium-bodied with ripe fruit flavours and freshcitrussy acidity.

Small Description:Guava and melon melody. Ripe, a little racy, a long linger.



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Mcon-Blanc-Villages Domaine de la Grange Magnien,Louis Jadot

G CODE:G189


Winemaker:Jacques Lardiere


Description:Softer in style than the wines from the northern part of Burgundy,

this Chardonnay is fresh, dry and full-flavoured. From an excellentsingle estate in the heart of the appellation.

Food Matching:Feta and other green salads, light seafood, Mozarella and Nicoise, mussles,oysters, prawn trout, mild Cheeses.

Small Description:Softer in style than the wines from the northern part of Burgundy, thisChardonnay is fresh, dry and full-flavoured.



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Wynns Riesling, Coonawarra

G CODE:G527


Winemaker:Sue Hodder

Grapes Used:Riesling

Description:A delicious floral palate and a refreshing lime flavour on the finish, anintriguing and classically fruity Riesling. A typical Australian exampleof this wholly under-rated grape variety.

Food Matching:Asparagus, avocado, goats cheese salad, smoked fish salad, shellfish,delicate white fish,clam Chowder, light cream sauces, chicken, pork and Veal. Thai with green chillies.

Small Description:A delicious floral palate and a refreshing lime flavour on the finish.



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Rosemount Estate Semillon Chardonnay 2005


Winemaker:FGL Wine Estates

Grapes Used:Semillon Blanc and Chardonnay

Description:The palate shows clear, tropical fruit flavours with intensity and depth.An elegant wine, the palate is balanced by lively citrus notes that lead

to a finish supported by soft, nutty oak.

Food Matching:Caesar, chicken,egg, fish or seafood salad. Grilled,bbq,baked and casseroledseafood and firm white fish, paella, salmon and scallops, white meats.Soft cheeses. Ideally suited to Aperitif Asian, Seafood.

Small Description:Fresh fruit aromas of Peach and citrus gain definition with notes of creamy, almost nutty oak.



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Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin, Domaine Molusson, J. Moreau et Fils

G CODE:G3118


Winemaker:Molusson Family

Grapes Used:Chablis

Description:

A full-bodied Chablis from a top domaine. Full-bodied with greatconcentration. The palate is rich and round with dried fruits, nutsand butterscotch balanced by ripe acidity.


Small Description:

Full-bodied and rich flavoured with great concentration.



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LAristocratico Pinot Grigio, Ca Montini

G CODE:G2648


Winemaker:Ca Montini


Description:

A fine example of the popular Pinot Grigio from fruit sourcedfrom high altitude vineyards. A long ripening season and low yieldsensure this wine has superb concentration and a lovely honeyedfruit style.

Food Matching:Feta and other green salads, light seafood, mozarella and nicoise,mussels, oysters and mild cheeses.

Small Description:Honey drizzled slices of apples and pears.



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Pouilly-Fuiss, J. Moreau et Fils

G CODE:G3113


Winemaker:J Moreau


Description:

Crisp and fruity with a fresh, lemony palate from thisfamous region of southern Burgundy.


Small Description:Lingering lemon freshness with a crisp steely cloak.



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Robert Mondavi Winery Fum Blanc, Napa Valley

G CODE:G4020

Country of Origin:USA

Winemaker:Robert Mondavi Winery


Description:

Full-bodied, almost creamy with layers of tropical fruit, textured with subtle oak nuances.

Food Matching:Onion tart, crab, lobster, deep sea fish, grilled and BBQ white meats.

Small Description:Rich and creamy fullness, layers of tropical fruit.



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Gavi di Gavi la Toledana, Villa Lanata

G CODE:G991



Grapes Used:Cortese

Description:

Pale green-gold colour, delicate floral bouquet and afresh green gooseberry, mineral palate: dry but notaustere. From the central and most sought after zonewithin the area of Gavi.

Food Matching:Caesar, chicken, egg, fish or seafood salad. Grilled,bbq,baked andcasseroled seafood and firm white fish, paella, salmon and scallops,white meats. Soft cheeses.

Small Description:Fresh, green gooseberries, a delicate floral twist. Divine.



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Pouilly-Fum, Domaine Pabiot

G CODE:G2007


Winemaker:Pabiot Family


Description:Crisp and dry from this famous area, with typical grassy-gooseberry aromas and flavours, made by the Pabiot family using theSauvignon Blanc grape.

Food Matching:Asparagus, avocado,goats cheese salad, smoked fish salad, shellfish,delicate white fish, clam Chowder, light cream sauces, chicken, pork and Veal.

Small Description:

Crisp and dry from this famous area, with typical grassy-gooseberry aromas and flavours.



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Aromatic and fruity unoaked whites

Hardys The Riddle Riesling-Gewrztraminer, SE Australia

G CODE:G2984


Winemaker:BRL Hardy

Grapes Used:Riesling and Gewurztraminer

Description:Two classic aromatic grape varieties. Off-dry with tropical fruit andlychee characters lingering on the palate.

Food Matching:Asparagus, avocado,goats cheese salad, smoked fish salad, shellfish,delicate white fish, clam Chowder, light cream sauces, chicken, pork and Veal. Thai with green chillies.

Small Description:Off-dry with tropical fruit and lychee characters.



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Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

G CODE:G535

Country of Origin:New Zealand

Winemaker:Alistair Maling MW


Description:

Herbaceous and flavoursome from this world renowned estate. Thepalate is lively and intense, with mouth-filling, tropical fruit flavours.

Food Matching:Asparagus, avocado, goats cheese salad,smoked fish salad, shellfish,delicate white fish, clam Chowder, light cream sauces, chicken, pork and Veal. Thai with green chillies.

Small Description:Herbaceous, flavoursome, lively and intense, with mouth-filling

tropical fruit flavours.



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La Campagne Viognier, VdP dOc

G CODE:G2383



Grapes Used:Viognier

Description:Dry with all the classic characteristics of the Viognier grape,exhibiting peaches, dried apricots and floral aromas.

Food Matching:Caesar, chicken, egg, fish or seafood salad. Grilled,bbq,baked andcasseroled seafood and firm white fish, paella, salmon and scallops,white meats. Soft cheeses.

Small Description:Dry with lovely floral aromas and a fresh apricot fruit palate.



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Casa La Joya Reserve Gewrztraminer, Colchagua Valley

G CODE:G3313

Country of Origin:Chile

Winemaker:Joanna Pereira

Grapes Used:Gewrztraminer

Description:

A delicious spicy character with lychee and peach on thepalate and a hint of sweetness on the finish from thisfamous grape which originated in Alsace.

Food Matching:

Small Description:Spicy lychee and peach, a touch of sweetness.



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Piesporter Michelsberg, J. Brader, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

G CODE:G398

Country of Origin:Germany

Winemaker:Joseph Brader

Grapes Used:Rivaner, Riesling, Schreureber

Description:

Medium-dry, the most popular and famous wine from the Mosel,with a racy crisp acidity and refreshing taste, typical of the area.

Food Matching:Pork, duck, turkey with fruit sauce,crab, gradvadlax, pate.

Small Description:Medium-dry, with a racy crisp acidity and refreshing taste typicalof the area.



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Sancerre La Fuzelle, Adrien Marchal

G CODE:G3216


Winemaker:Adrien Marechal


Description:Classic Sancerre made from Sauvignon Blanc to produce a wine fullof crisp, ripe acidity and gooseberry fruit.

Food Matching:Asparagus, avocado, goats cheese salad, smoked fish salad, shellfish,delicate white fish, clam Chowder, light cream sauces, chicken,pork and Veal.

Small Description:Classic Sancerre, full of crisp, ripe acidity and gooseberry fruit.



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Errzuriz Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley

G CODE:G544

Country of Origin:Chile

Winemaker:Francisco Baettig


Description:Very stylish dry wine with intense gooseberry and citrus aromas andrefreshing, ripe acidity. An outstanding example of this classic grape.

Food Matching:Asparagus, avocado, goats cheese salad, smoked fish salad, shellfish,delicate white fish, clam Chowder, light cream sauces, chicken,pork and Veal.

Small Description:Very stylish and dry with intense gooseberry and citrus aromas and

refreshing, ripe acidity.



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Nobilo Icon Series Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

G CODE:G3059


Winemaker:Darryl Woolley


Description:

A complex, powerful wine displaying the traditional MarlboroughSauvignon Blanc characters of gooseberry and nettles combined withrich herbal and tropical characters. Crisp, balanced finish.

Food Matching:Asparagus, avocado, goats cheese salad,smoked fish salad, shellfish,delicate white fish, clam Chowder, light cream sauces, chicken, pork and Veal. Thai with green chillies.

Small Description:Attention grabbing gooseberries. Hints of nettle leaves.



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Full flavoured, rich oak aged whites

Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks Chardonnay, California

G CODE:G3371

Country of Origin:U.S.A.

Winemaker:Todd Zieman


Description:Attractive and elegant citrus aromas with some tropical notes. Thepalate is filled with bright, zesty citrus fruits and acidity withhints of stone and tropical fruit.

Food Matching:Onion tart, ratatouille, grilled peppers, crab, lobster, monkfish, swordfish,

tuna, turbot, paella, salmon, smoked fish, ckicken, duck, pork, turkey, softand smoked cheeses

Small Description:

Bright, zesty citrus fruits and acidity with hints of stone and tropical fruit.



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Kleine Zalze Barrel-Fermented Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch

G CODE:G2913

Country of Origin:South Africa

Winemaker:Johan Joubert

Grapes Used:Chenin Blanc

Description:Ripe and silky-smooth, from South Africas most popular whitegrape variety with rich guava fruit and honeyed character.

Food Matching:Caesar, chicken, egg, fish or seafood salad. Grilled, bbq, baked andcasseroled seafood and firm white fish, paella, salmon and scallops,white meats. Soft cheeses.

Small Description:Ripe, silky-smooth and dry with guava and honey flavours and

refreshing acidity.



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Pouilly-Fuiss Les Petites Pierres, Louis Jadot

G CODE:G194


Winemaker:Jacques Lardiere


Description:A full-flavoured dry white wine made from the Chardonnay grape which has been fermented and aged in oak barrels to givemuch greater complexity and weight.



Small Description:

A full-flavoured dry Chardonnay, fermented and aged in oak barrels to give greater complexity.



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Bonterra Organic Chardonnay, Mendocino County

G CODE:G1139


Winemaker:Bob Blue


Description:Made according to strict organic principles in both vineyard andwinery to achieve a wonderful combination of ripe fruit complexity and elegance, a short period in new oak casks adds a creamy-vanillanote to the finish.



Small Description:Ripe and full-flavoured, organically produced with a powerful,oaky palate.



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Torres Fransola Sauvignon Blanc

G CODE:G2871


Winemaker:Miguel Torres


Description:The Fransola estate (or pago) is situated at high altitudeand has the perfect cool climate for top quality Sauvignon Blanc production.

Food Matching:Onion tart, crab, lobster, deep sea fish, grilled and BBQ white meats.

Small Description:Tingling richness of lightly creamed vanilla and gooseberries.



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Meursault, Marie-Louise Parisot

G CODE:G2463


Winemaker:Marie Louise Parisot


Description:The famous village of Meursault in the Cte de Beaune produces

the typically fuller, broader style associated with this appellation.Fermented and matured in oak casks, a fine and mature vintage.

Food Matching:Crab, lobster, deep sea fish, butter and cream based sauces, roastedschicken, duck, pork, ham and semi soft cheeses

Small Description:Full creamy complexity with stone fruit deliciousness.



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Lindemans Cawarra Semillon Chardonnay 18.7cl



Grapes Used:Semillon Blanc and Chardonnay

Description:A full bodied, rounded wine, with the fresh citrus Semillo flavourscombining with those of melon and tropical fruit. Subtle creamy oak flavours and natural acidity balance the palate, and provide anelegant, clean finish.

Food Matching:Ideally suited to chicken, seafood, vegetarian

Small Description: Waxy, citrus Semillon aromas combine with strong tropical andstone fruit notes.



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Light fruity reds

La Campagne Merlot, VdP dOc

G CODE:G2017



Grapes Used:Merlot

Description:A rich, powerful and juicy southern French wine using this popular varietal which originated from Bordeaux.

Food Matching:Charcuterie, smoked meats, bean salads, tuna or salmon in red winesauce, bolognese, lasagne, truffle,chicken, duck, turkey, light beef andfeathered game, sausages, creamy blue cheeses.

Small Description:Rich, powerful and juicy using this popular varietal which originated

from Bordeaux.



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Light fruity reds

Ctes du Rhne La Dentelire, Caves Saint-Pierre

G CODE:G96


Winemaker:Caves Saint-Pierre

Grapes Used:Grenache, Syrah, Cincault and Mourvedre

Description:

Easy-drinking and medium-bodied, from the sunny Rhne Valley. Aripe fruit taste with a hint of pepper reflecting the warm climate and traditional Rhne grape varieties.

Food Matching:Prosciutto, bouillabase, seared salmon,trout and tuna, tomato basedsauces, pork, chicken turkey light beef and pheasant, select cheeses.

Small Description:Easy-drinking and medium-bodied with a hint of pepper.



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Light fruity reds

Kells Edge Blend X Cabernet-Grenache-Petit Verdot, SE Australia

G CODE:G2600


Winemaker:Kells Edge

Grapes Used:Cabernet, Grenache, Petit Verdot.

Description:

Fruit-driven and medium-bodied with a spicy, peppery character andsoft, juicy tannins. An ideal alternative to Old World wines.

Food Matching:Prosciutto, bouillabase, seared salmon, trout and tuna,tomato basedsauces,pork, chicken turkey light beef and pheasant, select cheeses.

Small Description:Fruit-driven and medium-bodied, packed with flavour and soft,

juicy tannins.



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Light fruity reds

Kleine Zalze Pinotage, Stellenbosch

G CODE:G3328

Country of Origin:South Africa

Winemaker:Johan Joubert

Grapes Used:Pinotage

Description:Deep-coloured made with South Africas own grape variety,excellent berry-fruit flavours and soft tannins from vineyardslocated in the beautiful region of Stellenbosch.

Food Matching:Charcuterie, smoked meats, bean salads, tuna or salmon in red winesauce, bolognese, lasagne, truffle, chicken, duck, turkey, light beef andfeathered game, sausages, creamy blue cheeses.

Small Description:

Deep-coloured with excellent berry-fruit flavours and soft tannins.



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Light fruity reds

Torres Sangre de Toro

G CODE:G2858


Winemaker:Torres

Grapes Used:Garnacha Tinta and Carinena

Description:From 65% Garnacha Tinto and 35% Cariena and agedfor 12 months in oak, the wine is both rich and smoothwith a lovely blend of fruit and vanilla oak.

Food Matching:Bean salads, grilled fish and pasta in tomato sauce, roasted duck and turkey.

Small Description:Ripe raspberries, succulent strawberries and a layer of vanilla cream.



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Light fruity reds

Fleurie Chteau de Fleurie, E. Loron et Fils

G CODE:G798


Winemaker:Loron Family

Grapes Used:Gamay

Description:Fleurie is perhaps the best known and most elegant andrefined of the ten Beaujolais Cru villages. Smooth andsilky, it has soft, vibrant fruit on the palate.

Food Matching:Chatcuterie and roasted vegetables, tomato based sauces, lightpork and chicken dishes.

Small Description:Vibrant summer raspberries, a silky smooth linger.



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Medium bodied distinctive reds

Rosemount Estate Shiraz Cabernet



Grapes Used:Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon

Description:On the palate the wine is rich in fresh, lively fruit flavours of blackberry and dark plums. There are moderate and well rounded tannins on

the finish, which are set nicely against the spice flavours of Shiraz,with the Cabernet Sauvignon's bramble and blackcurrant flavours

filling the palate.

Food Matching:Griled, roasted, bbq, casseroled or salad of; game, boar, duck, pheasant,beef or lamb. Cheesy sauces gorgonzola or parmesan, range of cheeses.

Small Description:Deep, plummy red with a youthful purple rim.



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Faustino de Crianza Rioja Crianza Tinto, Rioja

G CODE:G2884


Winemaker:Bodegas Faustino

Grapes Used:Tempranillo and Mazuelo

Description:

Classic Rioja made from 100% Tempranillo. Full and flavoursome with toasty, spicy oak on the finish.

Food Matching:Charcuterie, smoked meats, bean salads, tuna or salmon in red winesauce, bolognese, lasagne, truffle,chicken, duck, turkey, light beef andfeathered game, sausages,creamy blue cheeses.

Small Description:Classic Rioja, full and flavoursome with toasty, spicy oak on the finish.



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Bourgogne Pinot Noir Couvent des Jacobins, Louis Jadot

G CODE:G146


Winemaker:Jacques Lardier

Grapes Used:Pinot Noir

Description:

A light-bodied, very elegant wine made in the heart of theCte dOr. Classic fresh strawberry aroma and soft silky texture.

Food Matching:Chicken, duck, turkey, feathered game, smoked meats. Cambozola,bluecheeses, goats cheese, mature cheddar, parmesan.

Small Description:Light-bodied with a classic fresh strawberry aroma and softsilky texture.



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Valle Reale Vigna Nuove, Montepulciano dAbruzzo

G CODE:G3241


Winemaker:Pizzolo Family

Grapes Used:Montepulciano

Description:This stunning estate wine from Abruzzo is truly a European wine thatretains its terroir whilst delivering a New World, rich, spicy blueberry fruit balanced with liquorice and a mouthfilling, rich,warm finish.

Food Matching:Charcuterie, smoked meats, bean salads, tuna or salmon in red winesauce, bolognese, lasagne, truffle, chicken, duck, turkey, light beef andfeathered game, sausages,creamy blue cheeses.

Small Description: Wonderful up-front blueberry fruit balanced with liquorice, a soft,enveloping, rich, warm style.



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Estancia Pinot Noir, Pinnacles, Monterey

G CODE:G2251


Winemaker:Ken Shyvers


Description:

Delicious and effusively fruity with ripe cherry and strawberry flavours backed by silky smooth tannins and a touch of well-integratedoak on the finish.

Food Matching:Chicken, duck, turkey, feathered game, smoked meats. Cambozola,blue cheeses, goats cheese, mature cheddar, parmesan.

Small Description:Delicious and silky smooth with ripe cherry fruit and soft

rounded finish.



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Houghton Private Bin Shiraz, W Australia

G CODE:G3288


Winemaker:Rob Bowen

Grapes Used:Shiraz

Description:Gentle spice and chocolate characters, a round soft palate withsupple tannins and a smooth finish.

Food Matching:Red meat pasta dishes, BBQ and pepper sauces game beef andduck grilles roasted or casseroled.

Small Description:Delicious hints of black berries with warm, gently spiced vanilla cream.



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Riserve Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva, Ruffino

G CODE:G4162


Winemaker:Ruffino

Grapes Used:Sangiovese

Description:

Vibrant cherry and violet-scented Sangiovese, backedby a smooth, yet refreshing finish.

Food Matching:Roasted vegetables, salami and prociutto, seared deep sea fish,

tomato based sauces, light pork chicken and turkey dishes.

Small Description:Vibrant cherry-violet scent, refreshingly smooth.



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Full flavoured, spicy and rustic reds

Bonterra Organic Shiraz-Carignane, California

G CODE:G2971


Winemaker:Bob Blue

Grapes Used:Shiraz and Carignan

Description:

Smooth, full-bodied red with rich berry fruit flavours which minglewell with the light touch of oak on the palate.


Small Description:Smooth, full-bodied red with rich berry fruit flavours and a light hintof vanilla-oak on the palate.



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Penfolds Shiraz-Mourvdre Bin 2, SE Australia

G CODE:G2589


Winemaker:Penfolds

Grapes Used:Shiraz and Mourvedre

Description:

A combination of sweet aromas, ripe plum fruits, blackcurrant andliquorice. Baked fruit-cake flavours, with some ripe blackcurrant tones. Savoury, meaty flavours combine with crisp natural acidity anddefined tannins.


Small Description:

Baked fruit-cake flavours, with some ripe blackcurrant tones combinewith crisp natural acidity and defined tannins.



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Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi County

G CODE:G2674


Winemaker:Joel Peterson

Grapes Used:Zinfandel

Description:Powerful and spicy with typical black pepper, plum and berry-fruitaromas and flavour. A very full-bodied palate but with ripe, velvety

tannins giving a smooth, rounded finish.


Small Description:Powerful and spicy with lots of ripe berry fruit and rich velvety tannins.



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Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz Bin 389, S Australia

G CODE:G2593


Winemaker:Penfolds

Grapes Used:Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz

Description:Unabashed, fleshy blueberry and mulberry fruits leap from the glass,entwined with liquorice and soy. Generous fruits, with dark chocolate,fresh leather, coffee grounds and aniseed flavours.


Small Description:Substantial weight and structure, generous fruits, with dark chocolate,

fresh leather, coffee grounds and aniseed flavours.



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Finca Flichman Reserva Malbec Oak-Aged, Mendoza

G CODE:G1942

Country of Origin:Argentina

Winemaker:Luis Cabral de Almeida

Grapes Used:

Description:Superb intensity with deep colour, rich sweet fruit and ripe,

typically Malbec, earthy flavours.

Food Matching:Meat salads, cream and cheese based sauces, grilled roasted or casseroled game and red meats, especially beef

Small Description:Heady sweetness of oozing ripe berries warmed by thesun-scorched earth.



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Vidal Estate Syrah, Hawkes Bay

G CODE:G3146


Winemaker:Villa Maria

Grapes Used:

Description:Rhne style, white pepper and floral tones, supported

the opulent sweet, spicy fruit and elegant smoky flavours from French barrique ageing. The tannins arefirm but approachable displaying a quality structure andsupple finish.

Food Matching:Red meat pasta dishes, BBQ and pepper sauces, game beef andduck grills roasted or casseroled.

Small Description:Opulence and elegance. Smoky spice and supple sweetness.



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Barolo Lo Zoccolaio, Villa Lanata

G CODE:G998



Grapes Used:

Description:Very concentrated aromas and flavours of violet andgame, with four years barrel age. A classic traditionally made Barolo from a top producer in the village of Baroloitself, from the vineyard of La Zoccolaio.

Food Matching:Meat salads, cream and cheese based sauces, grilled roastedor casseroled game and red meats.

Small Description:

Voluptuous violets vying or attention alongside heady bramble berries.



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Don Jacobo Rioja Gran Reserva, Bodegas Corral

G CODE:G1053


Winemaker:Bodegas Coral

Grapes Used:

Description:A mature wine, softened by strictly controlled ageingin cask and bottle to produce a smooth, mellow andplummy wine with an elegant finish.

Food Matching:Roasted vegetables, salami and prociutto, seared deep sea fish,

tomato based sauces, light pork, chicken and turkey dishes.

Small Description:Plummy mellowness. Soft berry spices encased in vanilla cream.



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Saint-Joseph, Les Vins de Vienne

G CODE:G3218


Winemaker:Gaullard

Grapes Used:

Description:Rich and spicy, made exclusively with Syrah from oneof the northern Rhnes lesser known appellations.Full-bodied, making an excellent partner to red meatsand cheese.

Food Matching:Meat salads, cream and cheese based sauces, grilled roasted or casseroled game and red meats.

Small Description:

Seductively spicy, romantically rich red ripeness, wrapped in vanilla cream.



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Full flavoured, mellow and smooth reds

Chteau du Seuil, Graves

G CODE:G865


Winemaker:Nikki and Sean Allinson

Grapes Used:Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Description:Good fruit character for a Graves with the Cabernet Merlot blendbenefiting from new oak which contributes to the bouquet andsoftens the palate of rich, velvety fruit.


Small Description:Seductive Cabernet Sauvignon bouquet, soft palate of rich and

velvety fruit.



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Gevrey-Chambertin, Marie-Louise Parisot

G CODE:G2439


Winemaker:Marie-Louise Parisot


Description:

Firm red wine with a good deep colour for Pinot Noir. A bouquetreminiscent of fruit and spice and a velvety finish.

Food Matching:Chicken, duck, turkey, feathered game, veal, smoked meats.Cambozola, blue cheeses, goats cheese, mature cheddar, parmesan.

Small Description:Firm red wine with a bouquet reminiscent of fruit and spice anda velvety finish.



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Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon



Grapes Used:Cabernet Sauvignon

Description:The 2004 Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon is a richdeep red wine. Aromas of berry, mint and chocolate drift up from

the glass. These scents develop into flavours of rich berry and plumwith a subtle touchof oak. This wine follows through with anelegant mouthfeel and good length.

Food Matching:Charcuterie,smoked meats,bean salads, tuna or salmon in red winesauce, bolognese,lasagne, truffle, chicken, duck, turkey, light beef andfeathered game, sausages, creamy blue cheeses. Enjoy with roastedlamb or grilled lamb cutlets.

Small Description:The 2004 vintage was mild and dry, producing fruit with good colour and varietal flavour.



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Torres Mas la Plana Cabernet Sauvignon

G CODE:G2874



Grapes Used:Cabernet Sauvignon

Description:

Voluptuous and powerful from the very best parcelsof Cabernet Sauvignon, with great ageing potential.


Small Description:Voluptuous and power-packed black berry prowess.



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Tintara Grenache, McLaren Vale

G CODE:G3299


Winemaker:Hardy

Grapes Used:Grenache

Description:

Beautifully lifted fruit characters, subtle oak, ripe, sweetfruit and a long, smooth finish.

Food Matching:BBQ, grilled and roasted game and red meats, rich creamy curry dishes, pepper steaks and chorizo.

Small Description:Powerfully intense, ripe cherries, a dash of pepper and layers of velvet.



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Chteau Lyonnat, Lussac Saint-Emilion

G CODE:G859


Winemaker:Gerard Milhade

Grapes Used:Merlot and Cabernet Franc

Description:

Rich Claret, offering soft plum and bramble fruit andsubtle tannins. One of the largest and most consistentproperties of the region, 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc.


Small Description:Soft plums and brambly cassis. Deliciously elegant.



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Raimat Tempranillo

G CODE:G493


Winemaker:Raventos

Grapes Used:

Description:

Tempranillo is rightly regarded as Spains premiumgrape variety. This wine has been barrel aged to givea soft silky texture on the palate.

Food Matching:Roasted vegetables, salami and prociutto, seared deep seafish, tomato based sauces, light pork, chicken and turkey dishes.

Small Description:Silken red berry softness in vanilla cream.



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Dessert wine

Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, Cave des Vignerons

G CODE:G117


Winemaker:Cave des Vignerons

Grapes Used:Muscat

Description:

Rich and luscious with the distinctive grapey flavour of the Muscatgrape. Ideal well chilled as an apritif or to end a fine meal in style.

Small Description:Rich and luscious with the distinctive grapey flavour of the Muscat grape.



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Ros

Corte Vigna Pinot Grigio Ros, Provincia di Pavia

G CODE:G17876


Winemaker:Corte Vigna


Description:Off-dry, light and fresh with attractive fruit flavours of strawberry and morel cherry. A delicate pink hue from brief contact with the skins.

Small Description:Off-dry, delicate and fresh with attractive fruit flavours of strawberry and morel cherry.



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Ros

Torres De Casta Rosado, Peneds

G CODE:G2857



Grapes Used:Garnacha Tinta, Carinena

Description:Dry and refreshing made in a modern style from Garnacha Tintoand Cariena grapes. Packed with the aromas and tastes of freshsummer fruits.

Small Description:Dry and refreshing with fresh summer fruit aromas and flavours.



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Sparkling wine

Anna de Codornu Chardonnay Reserva Brut, Cava

G CODE:G364


Winemaker:Codorniu

Description:Elegant Cava with lovely fruit and floral aromas and a dry finish madefrom a mix of traditional grape varieties and Chardonnay. Made usinga superior selection of Chardonnay grapes from Codornu's ownvineyards and matured for at least 18 months in bottle before release.

Small Description:Elegant Cava with lovely fruit and floral aromas and a dry finish.



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Sparkling wine

Pigalle Brut

G CODE:G346


Description:Soft and fruity with a touch of crisp apple and nectarine on thepalate. This easy-drinking, sparkling wine is made by the cuve closemethod so that it produces a natural sparkle.

Small Description:Soft and fruity with a touch of crisp apple and nectarine on the palate.



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Champagne

Piper-Heidsieck Brut

G CODE:G325

Description:Young, lively fruit flavours and a fresh, vivid aroma characterise

this attractive Champagne. Piper Heidsieck has long been thefavourite of royal courts in Europe. Vivacious and flowery on the

nose, crisp and dry on the palate. Piper unusually owns no vineyards,preferring to buy from established networks of contract growers.

Small Description:Young, lively fruit flavours and a fresh, vivid aroma.



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Champagne

Bollinger Special Cuve Brut

G CODE:G336

Description:Full-bodied, rich and well-flavoured dominated by the powerful butslow developing Pinot Noir richness. From a family-owned housesituated in A. Special Cuve is broad, yeasty and distinguished with

a long, stylish finish.

Small Description:Full-bodied, rich and well-flavoured.



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Champagne

Mot & Chandon Dom Prignon Brut

G CODE:G344

Description:Complex, luxury Grand Cru Champagne only made in the bestyears, long and satisfying on the palate with layers of yeasty,nutty flavours.

Small Description:A dry, complex, classic deluxe Champagne from the best vineyardsof the region.



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Champagne

Mot & Chandon Brut Imprial

G CODE:G330

Description:A consistent dry style with a distinctive flowery aroma. Yeasty character, a long, biscuity flavour and good level of acidity.

Small Description:Flowery aroma, a long, biscuity flavour and good level of acidity.



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Champagne

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut

G CODE:G335

Description:Rich and dry with great depth of flavour from this famous Reimshouse, blended from a high proportion of Pinot grapes and aged for amature, rounded character.

Small Description:Rich and dry with great depth of flavour.



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Champagne

Mot & Chandon Brut Ros

G CODE:G1831

Description:A beautiful salmon-pink ros with a wonderful fresh floral stylefrom the brand leading House of Mot & Chandon.

Small Description:A beautiful salmon-pink ros with a wonderful, fresh floral style.



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Champagne

Perrier-Jout Belle Epoque Brut

G CODE:G1335

Description:Perrier-Jouts prestige cuve is bursting with ripe, complexfruit character, with a long elegant finish. It is consistently one of the top quality Champagnes.

Small Description:Perrier-Jout's prestige cuve is bursting with ripe,complex fruit character, with a long elegant finish.


Documents

Marriott Wine Info Pack 2007-2008