KAPITI BEEFSTEAK & BURGUNDY CLUB:
February 2013 Meeting
Sunday February 10, 2013
Summer Barbecue at Melt Café, Waikanae
FoodMaster - Don Breaden
Chef - Simon Wislang
Different Quotes today…
The Miracle in the Wine Aisle
Starters:- A variety of summery kebabs with Wine no.1
WINE 1
Arrival and welcome drinks in the shade
Mmmmm...I think I know what this one is!
Peter Yealands' Sauvignoir 2012
RRP$14.99 Our Cost $11.99 (from New World Waikanae) 13% Alc/Vol
A steal for such a gem. Perfect for summertime BBQ quaffing!
Yealands Estate and Winery
Peter Yealands
Nine carefully selected parcels of Sauvignon Blanc from both the Seaview and Wairau Vineyards were selected to blend the base components of this wine. The parcels were individually harvested over a three week period and kept separate in the winery until post fermentation. The fruit was crushed, de-stemmed and gently pressed. The juice was cold settled for 72 hours, after which the clear juice was racked off, followed by a long, cool fermentation in stainless steel to capture and enhance the pure fruit flavours. Prior to blending Yealand’s investigated the suitability of numerous red varieties from around the globe that would provide the vibrant red colour whilst maintaining the distinctive Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc characters. Teinturier from Chile was finally chosen and the nine parcels of Sauvignon Blanc and Teinturier were then blended, stabilised, filtered and bottled . From the Press: "Wine maker and NBR Rich Lister Peter Yealands' has launched New Zealand's first ''Sauvignoir''.
The lighter red wine was made primarily from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc by his Marlborough production firm Yealands Estate Wines. Yealands, who has gained a reputation for doing things differently, said the wine has been developed to meet a growing consumer demand for innovative Sauvignon Blanc wine styles. ''Whilst we are having enormous success with our Sauvignon Blanc on the international stage, we need to be mindful that consumer wine tastes continue to evolve and trying new wine styles is part of what makes wine consumption enjoyable for many,'' he said. Interest in the 2012 Peter Yealands Sauvignoir had been significant, he added, with the entire volume from the first vintage already allocated. The wine had been in development for over a year, during which time red grape varieties from all over the globe were experimented with. ''There has been a lot of speculation over the composition of the wine with some inventive ideas discussed. Whilst we have looked at new varieties and processes, our Sauvignoir has very much been made using traditional wine making practices and then blended with a small amount of Teinturier,'' Yealands said. The Teinturier would only be used in the short-term, until a replacement could be grown on Yealands' Awatere vineyard in Marlborough. Yealands companies own more than 1500 hectares of vineyards mainly in Marlborough, and Hawke's Bay, according to the Rich List. He said the privately owned winery featured green technology its design and function and received carboNZeroCertTM certification in April 2009."
Now that didn't last long, did it?
Simon cooking the Angus Beef to perfection!
A lovely wine, that kept most of us guessing. Most got the Syrah component, some guessing that it may even be from the Americas.
But no: A French Red:
Paul Jaboulet Secret de Famille 2009 – RRP$24.99 Our Cost $15.99 (from Glengarry Wines) 14% Alc/Vol
2009 was a standout vintage across much of France; it certainly produced some bold and wonderfully concentrated wines in the Cotes du Rhône. Jaboulet is a well-established producer in the region’s northern reaches that has recently been given a shot in the arm via its new owners, their careful and skilled management returning the company to its former glory and restoring its reputation. A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, this is an authentic terroir wine. Very deep red with a beautiful sheen this well-structured wine has an elegant, fruity bouquet with soft tannins and generous aromas of ripe fruit and spice.
Paul Jaboulet Appelation Vignerons
Paul Jaboulet Cellars
Crated, and on its way to NZ, to be appreciated by the KBBC!
WINE 3
Chateau Nicot Bordeaux 2009 – RRP$25. Our Cost $16.99 (from Glengarry Wines) 14% Alc/Vol
A relatively unknown château, Nicot has nonetheless been under vine now for two centuries. The 2009 was a superlative vintage in Bordeaux, with everyone benefiting from the outstanding conditions; thus this wine amply demonstrates all that was great about it. A supple, seductive wine with a solid core of ripe fruit and curlicues of smoke (but no mirrors) elevating it to well above intriguing. Plummy and concentrated.
The Chateau
The Chateau
Local Wine Merchant in Bordeaux
Discussion about Appelation Controlee
The parting shot:
