East End Cellars - Red Book of Wine - Summer 2012

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The Red Book of Wine by East End Cellars Summer 2012

Here it is. The electronic version of our handy pocket size guide to all your summertime vinous needs. Sure, it's not as tactile as the printed book, but with the internet in your pocket it can link you directly to our online store where you can purchase anything you see with the 'buy' symbol!

This book is the result of many hours of hard tasting, a relentless quest to find the best value and most interesting wines available. Inside you'll find many great wines from small wine producers. People who, like us, have a real passion for what they do and follow a strict ethos of "quality over quantity".

Inside this year's issue...BubblesChampagne Time .................................................................... Page 3Bubbles from the New World ..................................... Page 6WhitesLight & Bright ........................................................................... Page 9Whites with Intrigue .......................................................... Page 13RedsFun & Fresh ............................................................................ Page 18Righteous Reds ................................................................... Page 24Beer .............................................................................................. Page 33Cider ............................................................................................. Page 34Freight Rates .......................................................................... Page 35

Prices and products are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice. Stocks are available until sold out.


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BubblesChampagne Time

NV Jacquesson Cuvée No. 734 BUY

Region: Champagne, FranceVarietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot NoirStyle: RoyalNotes: We have here a stunning non-vintage

Champagne built on fruit exclusively sourced from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards amid the Grande Vallée de la Mame and the Côte des Blancs. A great all-rounder for Champagne combining the best of aperitif and food friendly styles, so if you are unfamiliar with this house, now is a great time to become acquainted.$77ea $68 per mixed 6

2000 Jacquesson Vintage BUY Enough bottle age to be right in the zone. Simply stunning.

$210ea $180 per mixed 6

2002 Dom Pérignon BUY

$200ea

NV Agrapart Blanc de Blancs BUY



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NV Ayala Brut Majeur BUY

Region: Ay, Champagne, FranceVarietals: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier Style: Clear & CleverNotes: It’s been a long time between drinks for

EEC and Ayala but in our blind line up we could not ignore its star quality. Its skills are built around elegance and prettiness, making it a perfect aperitif Champagne. Delicate biscuity notes and blossoming lemon trees demand your attention with a clean, persistent finish sealing the deal.$75ea $65 per mixed 6

NV Lenoble Cuvée Intense BUY

$63ea $55 per mixed 62000 Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs BUY

$145ea $120 per mixed 6NV Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 375ml BUY

$70ea $60 per mixed 6NV Diebolt - Vallois Brut Tradition (Limited) BUY

$75ea $66 per mixed 6NV Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs BUY


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2002 Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage BUY

Region: Epernay, Champagne, FranceVarietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier Style: Value VintageNotes: 2002 was an exceptional year for Champagne

and here we see the reward. If you were to sum this wine up in one word it would be harmony; every chord is hitting the right note. Built around generous fruit with great restraint and classic toasty notes, this is hallmark vintage Champagne. For all of this musical grandeur it’s still going for a song. $99ea $88 per mixed 6

NV Paul Louis Blanc de Blancs BUY

Region: Loire Valley, FranceVariety: Chenin BlancStyle: Flirty FrenchNotes: We tend to run the other way when we

see Loire Valley sparkling but this grabbed our attention. What made this stand out comapared to what we have tried previously was its clean path and its perception to be more from Champagne than Loire bubbles. This is a celebratory sparkling, with that French flair at a user friendly price.$23ea $20 per mixed 6

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NV Scott Wines Spindrift Sparkling BUY

Region: Adelaide Hills, SAWinemaker: Sam ScottStyle: Complex & CreamyNotes: We have been diggin’ everything that Sam

Scott has been throwing at us over the past year with his own label. Last year we were charmed by his cheeky sparkling Pinot Grigio and this time round the Spindrift stood out for its more robust characters. Toasty brioche, baked pears with a soft creamy mousse. You can see Sam’s smile in every glass…$26ea $23 per mixed 6

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Bubbles from the New World

NV Primo Estate 'Primo Secco' Sparkling BUY

Region: McLaren Vale, SAWinemaker: Joe GrilliStyle: Aussie 'Prosecco'Notes: It was only a matter of time before Joe

Grilli would release Italian inspired bubbles, and he’s done wonders with his first release. This is not meant to be a sit down and critique wine; this is unadulterated joy in a glass. Delicate bubbles blend effortlessly with crisp acidity leading to a slightly savoury finish.$19ea $16 per mixed 6








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2011 Montevecchio Moscato BUY

Winemaker: Sandro Mosele & Kim ChalmersStyle: Breakfast & Dessert!Notes: We can’t have a Red Book without Moscato;

after all it does come out in the warmer months of the year. Despite its frivolous nature this is quite a serious Moscato looking more Italian than any Aussie version we have seen. At the end of the day this off-dry frizzante is still meant for fun and good times... Let them roll!$20ea $18 per mixed 6

NV Arras Brut Elite BUY

$55ea $46 per mixed 6NV Four Sisters Brut BUY

$13ea $12 per mixed 6NV Stefano Lubiana Brut BUY

$30ea $27 per mixed 6NV Redbank 'Emily' BUY

$12ea $10 per mixed 6NV The Lane 'Lois' Blanc de Blancs BUY















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2006 Brackenwood Sparkling Shiraz BUY

Region: Adelaide Hills, SAWinemaker: Damon NagelStyle: Pepper, Spice & All Things NiceNotes: For those of you who take your sparkling red

seriously (and we know you are out there) this is your man. There is the definitive power and generosity you would want from this type of wine, but the fascinating aspect to this drop is its pepper, spice and superb dry finish. An aroma that’s hard to ignore, this is one of the most intelligent sparkling reds we have seen in a while.$27ea $24 per mixed 6

NV Bundaleer Sparkling Shiraz BUY

Region: Southern Flinders Ranges, SAWinemaker: Angela MeanyStyle: A Good FriendNotes: There is a reason why this wine continues

to amass a swag of awards. It’s unassuming and at the same time quietly confident. What we love about this wine is its all-round quality and value. Dark berries are rich, spicy, hearty and slightly sweet with very good balance throughout. The Christmas turkey will thank you for it. $18ea $16 per mixed 6









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2010 Babich ‘Headwaters Organic Block’ Sauvignon Blanc BUY

Region: Marlborough, New ZealandWinemaker: Adam HazeldineStyle: Minerals with FruitNotes: This is a cracking example of flavours of the

vineyard shining in the fruit, and the organic production is without doubt the leading reason behind this. It’s the mineral notes that make this stand out from the regular NZ crowd, whilst not forgetting its varietal expression that has made Sauvignon Blanc so popular. A lovely textured finish completes the package.


WhitesLight & Bright

2011 Penny’s Hill ‘The Agreement’ Sauvignon Blanc BUY

Region: Adelaide Hills, SAWinemaker: Ben RiggsStyle: Easy Does ItNotes: Another winner from the Penny’s Hill

team! The fruit here comes from Kuitpo, which is just about on the border for the Hills into McLaren Vale, suiting this ’Vale producer well. Classic tropical notes of gooseberry and lychee with a touch of steamed asparagus working with a crisp and crunchy finish. A real crowd pleaser…










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2010 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc BUY

Region: Marlborough, New ZealandWinemaker: Kevin JuddStyle: Style & SubstanceNotes: Kevin Judd registered the Greywacke

name way back in 1993 but it wasn’t until 2009 for his first release under this guise. Between that time he was the man responsible for most of New Zealand’s premium Sauvignon Blanc and the growth of its popularity across the globe. The wine itself is a refreshing style with a flavourful palate of melons, peach and capsicum built with great acidity and fantastic length. $26ea $22 per mixed 6

2010 Fromm ‘La Strada’ Sauvignon Blanc BUY $27ea $24 per mixed 62010 Pierro L.T.C. BUY

Region: Margaret River, WAWinemaker: Dr Michael PeterkinStyle: WA Wonder WhiteNotes: There is much confusion as to what LTC

refers to… Originally it was 'Les Trois Cuvées' meaning a blend of three varieties but nowadays it is known as ‘little touch of Chardonnay’. Either way this is a very gifted blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Chardonnay taking the ‘classic dry white’ to another level of class. A fresh approach with some zesty intrigue, balanced with a superb tight structure.$28ea $25 per mixed 6







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2011 Clos Clare Riesling BUY

Region: Clare Valley, SAWinemaker: Tom & Sam BarryStyle: My Pretty…Notes: The Clos Clare Riesling is slowly but surely

becoming a perennial favourite at EEC as it was once again a standout in our Red Book tasting. The 2011 shows great poise and ticks all the boxes for a benchmark Riesling. The aromatics really have us excited, capturing spring in a bottle with delicate notes of citrus blossom leaping out of the glass. The palate delivers tight, focussed fruit with a charming dry finish. $26ea $22 per mixed 6

2010 Mayhem & Co. ‘Old School’ Riesling BUY

Region: Adelaide Hills, SAWinemaker: Brendon KeysStyle: Juicy LimesNotes: Here we have a wine that proves ‘Single

Vineyard’ doesn’t need the expensive price tag attached. This Riesling has a lovely easy feel, bursting with preserved lemons and a touch of fresh zest; it then builds with richer notes of stone fruits. There’s a bit more texture involved with the Mayhem which in its simplicity, adds to this gorgeous interpretation. $17ea $15 per mixed 6

2011 Upside Down Sauvignon Blanc BUY $12ea $10 per mixed 6









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2009 Kanta Riesling BUY

Region: Adelaide Hills, SAWinemaker: Egon MüllerStyle: Precise German

Engineering Notes: The ‘flying winemaker’ concept isn’t new,

but the coup of having Germany’s King of Riesling, Egon Müller come all the way to Adelaide to make a dry white wine is not to be taken lightly. Now in its fifth vintage, the 2009 Kanta is showing more focus, structure than most Australian Riesling. Maybe it’s the old world winemaking techniques like cold maceration, natural ferment and long lees contact. Maybe it’s the purity of the Adelaide Hills fruit... in any case, it’s a brilliant wine. $30ea $27 per mixed 6

2011 Mr. Mick Riesling BUY

Region: Clare Valley, SAWinemaker: Tim AdamsStyle: Clear Cut ClareNotes: A new brand from a name renowned for

Clare Riesling and at a bargain price… yes please! Tim Adams has paid homage to his mentor Mick Knappstein with his new label ‘Mr. Mick’ and produced an attractive, soft Riesling perfect for the warmer months ahead. Following the classic Aussie dry style, this is plentiful with your usual suspects of lemon and lime delivered with a fresh approach. $14ea $12 per mixed 6

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Whites with Intrigue2010 Plozner Pinot Grigio BUY

Region: Grave del Friuli, ItalyWinemaker: Francesco VisentinStyle: Sassy Yet SeriousNotes: The wines from Plozner are fantastic

examples of what value looks like, that are true to their variety and region. What we really enjoy about this Pinot Grigio is its clean and lively manner, flourishing with your typical Grigio apple and pear flavours, whilst offering some Italian dryness. It really shines with its versatility to work with a vast variety of cuisines. $27ea $24 per mixed 6

2011 Coriole Fiano BUY

$24ea $21 per mixed 62010 Kris Pinot Grigio BUY

$23ea $20 per mixed 62010 La Battistina Gavi BUY

$33ea $30 per mixed 62010 Quealy Pinot Grigio BUY


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2010 Muros Antigos Escolha BUY

Region: Vinho Verde, Portugal Varietals: Alvarinho & LoureiroStyle: Immaculate ImportNotes: A captivating and very intriguing white

from the north west of Portugal. Vinho Verde is not just the region of origin but also refers to the meaning 'green wine', an indication to the youthful state in which it is often sold. In other words this is a fresh and delectable white wine, standing by for the hot and humid nights of summer. $27ea $23 per mixed 6

2010 Basa Blanco Verdejo BUY

$26ea $23 per mixed 62010 Eidosela Arbastrum BUY Condado Do TeaRegion: Rías Baixas, Spain Varietals: Albariño, Loureira & TreixaduraStyle: Dinner Party SpecialistNotes: A wonderful and exciting Spanish blend

that will have you speaking with a Spanish lisp in no time. Clean and fruity aromatics lead to a complex and insightful palate, showing crisp granny smith apples with a delightful citrus side. This is lively, refreshing, dry and has terrific personality.$36ea $32 per mixed 6










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2010 Deviation Road Pinot Gris BUY

Region: Adelaide Hills, SAWinemaker: Hamish & Kate LaurieStyle: Just RightNotes: Hamish & Kate continue to produce classy

wines from their small winery in the Adelaide Hills. This lovely little Pinot Gris demonstrates the perfect balance of sweet and dry fruit with poached pear, spiced peach and a touch of clove. This has the right texture to go well with food but not too oily to have without. Great on a nice summer's afternoon. $23ea $20 per mixed 6

2010 Cave Vinicole Pinot Gris BUY

Region: Alsace, FranceStyle: TraditionNotes: To really understand this variety you must

start at its spiritual home. The art of classic Alsatian Gris is texture whilst maintaining a dry & sophisticated finish. This wine has all the trademark nuances as mentioned built around caramelised pears, lemon rind and pan fried figs. Most importantly it looks, smells and tastes of Alsace and at the price it's a great introduction to the area. $32ea $28 per mixed 6









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2010 Yangarra Viognier BUY

Region: McLaren Vale, SAWinemaker: Peter FraserStyle: Out Of The OrdinaryNotes: The ‘Rhône Specialists’ of McLaren Vale

continue to impress, this time with their Viognier. This is not your typical Aussie Viognier, loaded with rich dried apricot, but a much brighter and more lifted style. A snappish mix of exotic citrus and loquats drizzled with honey amid lovely acidity giving it a crisp finish. $26ea $22 per mixed 6

2010 Mac Forbes Arneis BUY

$29ea $26 per mixed 62009 Michael Hall Chardonnay BUY

$45ea $40 per mixed 62009 Alpha Box & Dice 'Golden Mullet Fury' Muscadelle Chardonnay BUY

$23ea $20 per mixed 62009 Pichot Vouvray Sec Coteau de la Biche BUY

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2010 Hunky Dory Chardonnay BUY

Region: Marlborough, New ZealandWinemaker: Claire AllanStyle: Excellent Entry LevelNotes: Value plus Chardy, that still delivers the

richness you would expect from a wine twice the price, will always be a winner in our books. The perfect thing about the Hunky is it doesn’t go over the top by pushing the buttered popcorn boundaries, but rather a flourishing stone fruit nature. Think baked nectarine crumble with a dollop of double cream.$20ea $17 per mixed 6

2008 Shadowfax Chardonnay BUY

Region: Geelong, Macedon, Cardinia Ranges, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula & Gippsland, VIC

Winemaker: Matt HarropStyle: Definitely Not ABCNotes: A captivating and multifaceted Chardonnay

built with many alluring layers and great length. Toasty notes of biscuit and cashew combine well with the fresh figs wrapped in prosciutto with a dash of honey… sounds a bit full on but trust us, it all works. $30ea $25 per mixed 6

2009 Mountadam ‘High Eden’ Chardonnay BUY


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RedsFun & Fresh

2010 Domaine De Triennes Rosé BUY

Region: Provence, France Style: A New Benchmark?Notes: Take two of the biggest names from

Burgundy; Jacques Seysses (Domaine Dujac), Aubert de Villaine (Domaine de la Romanée-Conti) and their friend Michel Macaux and their motivation to make wine in the south of France. Their rosé is a Cinsault dominated blend with only a small amount of skin contact giving it a gorgeous blush appearance. A soft and delicate palate flows in a harmonious fashion making a very moreish red. $22ea $19 per mixed 6

2010 Vissoux Les Griottes Beaujolais BUY

Region: Beaujolais, FranceVariety: GamayStyle: More PleaseNotes: Is the Gamay uprising finally upon us? Over

the past year the interest in Beaujolais and Gamay has grown at an exponential rate and wines like this Vissoux ‘Les Griottes’ are leading the charge. Bright and vibrant, showcasing delicious red fruit, but it’s the depth and intricacy that makes this stand out from your typical entry point Beaujolais. A deliciously crisp, light and fruity drop.$24ea $21 per mixed 6






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2010 Yering Station ‘Village’ Pinot Noir BUY

Region: Yarra Valley, VICWinemaker: William LunnStyle: Easy & ApproachableNotes: Damn it’s a good feeling when we find

amazing value Pinot Noir! Distinctive sweet, bright Pinot fruit dictates the show, loaded with wild red berries and some floral hints - most notably fresh rose-petals. A classic Aussie Pinot that ticks all the boxes at a cracking price. $22ea $18 per mixed 6

2010 Toolangi Pinot Noir BUY


2010 Glaetzer-Dixon ‘Avance’ Pinot Noir BUY

Region: TasmaniaWinemaker: Nick GlaetzerStyle: Ripe Yet TrueNotes: Hot off the heels of winning Gourmet

Traveller Wine ‘Wine Australia Medal’ Nick Glaetzer can now add the highly prestigious EEC Red Book feature to his mantlepiece... Seriously though, the wines Nick has been making lately more than warrant the awards he's received. There is a great deal of energy in the fruit of this Pinot with cherry and raspberries directing the flow, followed by some slick tannin. $28ea $25 per mixed 6










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2009 Louis Jadot Bourgogne Rouge BUY

Region: Burgundy, FranceVariety: Pinot NoirStyle: No Place Like HomeNotes: Take a great producer like Louis Jadot,

include a much hyped vintage for Burgundy with 2009 and get all this for $38... Done! Building on perfumed aromatics of cherry and raspberry there are subtle earthy tones that bring on a more serious edge. The same fruit characters continue on the palate in a silky-like gesture with firm tannins finishing the mission. $38ea $33 per mixed 6

2010 Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir BUY

Region: Martinborough, New ZealandWinemaker: Helen MastersStyle: Precise!Notes: This is from one of the pioneers for New

Zealand Pinot and a significant leader in its appellation, and indeed country. What more can you say... it's Ata Rangi. Their 2010 Crimson is downright delicious and the result of another great vintage for NZ. Conveying luscious red fruits that flow trouble-free with real zip. At the same time there is a complex frame facilitating terrific structure... And all this from a “second label”. $34ea $28 per mixed 6

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2010 BK Wines ‘Rosetta’ Pinot Noir BUY

Region: Adelaide Hills, SAWinemaker: Brendon KeysStyle: Punchy PinotNotes: Brendon Keys has burst on the scene over

the past year or so with his very intelligent, hand-made, single vineyard wines. The ‘Rosetta’ is a delicate yet boisterous Pinot (kind of like Brendon) with a tight structure built around many captivating layers. Coatings of dark cherry, chocolate, cinnamon and a touch of creamy texture create a complex and wonderful drop. $35ea $30 per mixed 6

2009 Valli 'Waitaki' Vineyard Pinot Noir BUY

$68ea $60 per mixed 62011 Spring Vale 'Melrose' Pinot Noir BUY

$20ea $18 per mixed 62010 Matua Valley Bannockburn Pinot Noir BUY

$55ea $49 per mixed 62010 Riposte 'The Dagger' Pinot Noir BUY

$20ea $18 per mixed 62010 Sorrenberg Gamay BUY

$48ea $43 per mixed 62009 Tupelo Pinot Noir BUY














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2010 Coriole Barbera BUY

Region: McLaren Vale, SAWinemaker: Simon WhiteStyle: User FriendlyNotes: Coriole have been very influential in

the movement and popularity of Italian varieties in McLaren Vale, producing the likes of Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Sagrantino and this delightful Barbera. Ripe blueberry and plums with an almost Pinot like touch – as it should be. The fruit is so soft and juicy but it has that classic Barbera acid structure holding everything in place. Medium weight & ready for anything.$32ea $27 per mixed 6

2009 Ngeringa JE Syrah BUY

$29ea $26 per mixed 62010 Devois de Perret BUY

Region: Coteaux Du Languedoc, FranceVarietals: Syrah, Grenache, MourvèdreStyle: Too EasyNotes: A retailer’s love affair could be on the

cards… good packaging, good price and most notably, excellent liquid. But the most important factor here is just how drinkable this wine is! It’s light & yet has dark fruits behind it. It’s slippery without being cloying. There’s a lot of happiness here for under $25 and it has tremendous versatility to boot. Could this be the find of the year..? $22ea $19 per mixed 6







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2009 Rosso Di Rocca Vino Rosso BUY

Region: Piemonte, Italy Varietals: Nebbiolo, Barbera, Cabernet FrancStyle: A Perfect FoodieNotes: We are enormous fans of the great

Italian region of Piedmont and all that they produce, but unfortunately like most we can not afford to drink Barolo every night of the week. Lucky for all Piedmont fans we have this number to keep all happy… a blend of 80% Nebbiolo, 10% Barbera and 10% Cabernet Franc. Light on its feet with classic Neb tones of tar and roses with dark cherries, this is a very clever and great value drop. $32ea $28 per mixed 6

2010 S.C. Pannell Syrah BUY

Region: Adelaide Hills, SAWinemaker: Stephen PannellStyle: Quite CoolNotes: Another ripping new release for the

S.C. Pannell label with some cool climate Syrah sourced from Echunga at 410 metres above sea level. Fragrances of fresh dark fruits with dried spices leap out of the glass and as the wine flows in a seamless manner on the palate, the complexity builds with layers of savoury fruit and delicate fresh herbs - more Rhône than Oz.








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Righteous Reds2010 Teusner ‘The Independent’ Shiraz Mataro BUY

Region: Barossa Valley, SAWinemaker: Kym TeusnerStyle: Very GluggableNotes: We've watched the growth of Kym Teusner

and his once small label to the empire he has built; to become a household name and we're very proud of our long association. It’s also quite warming to know he can still produce a wine only for us ‘little guys’. Luxurious and pleasing flavours of blackberry, plum and a touch of chocolate create a complex palate. A great wine for the dinner table at a bargain price… $19ea $17 per mixed 6

2008 Kaesler 'Avignon' Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre BUY

$27ea $24 per mixed 62010 Yangarra ‘Cadenzia’ Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre BUY

$28ea $24 per mixed 62010 Ochota Barrels 'Fugazi' Grenche BUY

$36ea $32 per mixed 62009 Basilisk Shiraz Mourvèdre BUY














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2010 Yalumba ‘The Strapper’ Grenache Shiraz Mataro BUY

Region: Barossa Valley, SAWinemaker: Kevin Glastonbury Style: Something for EveryoneNotes: Another blockbuster bargain from Yalumba.

A superb mid-palate really made this wine stand out for us, loaded with dark berries, sweet spice, rich earth and dark chocolate. The palate is ripe and round, gently sweet then building with savoury complexity and soft dry tannins to finish, its great length was the clincher. $18ea $16 per mixed 6

2010 Some Young Punks ‘Naked on Roller Skates’ Shiraz Mataro BUY

Region: McLaren Vale, SAWinemaker: Jen Gardner, Colin McBryde, Nick BourkeStyle: They See Me Rollin'Notes: Another cracking and exciting wine from

the Punks! They certainly know how to deliver value vs quality and with the ‘Naked on Roller Skates’ they don’t let us down. It comes out bursting with ripe summer berries and cumquats mingling with some savoury spice to add a layer of sophistication. $23ea $20 per mixed 6

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2010 Way Wood Quattro Vini BUY

Region: McLaren Vale, SAWinemaker: Andrew WoodStyle: Old Meets NewNotes: This ‘new’ understanding in Oz of food

& wine means styles like the Quattro have a place. The blend of Italian and ‘classic’ varietals here works a treat: Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Cabernet & Shiraz have formed a formidable weapon. A medium bodied dry red that’s tickled by bright summer fruits, a food wine yes, but still a very easy drink.$28ea $24 per mixed 6

2008 Ramos Pinto Duas Quintas Classic BUY

$28ea $25 per mixed 62009 Shaw & Smith Shiraz BUY

$42ea $36 per mixed 62010 Koltz Shiraz BUY

$29ea $26 per mixed 62009 Mr Riggs ‘Yacca Paddock’ Tempranillo BUY














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2008 Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Italy BUY

Region: AbruzzoStyle: Cheeky ItalianNotes: There is something so appealing about the

rustic charm of a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Whether it’s the food friendly approach, the medium bodied palate or its outstanding value. The Masciarelli delivers all that we love from the variety with bright red berries, a touch of violet and a hint of tobacco. Grab a bottle with a bowl of ragù pasta and enjoy! $25ea $22 per mixed 6

2008 Cascina Morassino Nebbiolo Di Langhe BUY

$50ea $44 per mixed 62009 Ceretto Dolcetto d'Alba BUY

$35ea $30 per mixed 62009 Catena Zapata Alamos Malbec BUY

Region: Mendoza, ArgentinaStyle: Cocoa & BerriesNotes: The rejuvenation of Malbec continues to

grow, mainly thanks to producers like Catena Zapata and the Argentine wine community. A soft and supple palate with sweet fruit at the front is balanced by some slight secondary characteristics of leather and dried spices. Join the Malbec revolution with this generous wine of outstanding value. $19ea 16 per mixed 6











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2009 Bodega Ponce ‘La Casilla’ BUY

Region: Manchuela, SpainVariety: BobalStyle: Lively & BroodingNotes: We're not tipping Bobal as the next

household name variety ala Shiraz or Cabernet but we do believe that in the right hands like Bodega Ponce it can be an exciting alternative. Biodynamically farmed from vineyards ranging in age from 30-70 years, there’s a lot going on in this bottle. Flavours of spicy raspberries & young plums mingle with crunchy acidity and tannin. $28ea $25 per mixed 6

2007 Vega Moragona Vinas Viejas Crianza BUY

Region: Ribera Del Júcar, SpainVariety: TempranilloStyle: ComprehensiveNotes: The hype for Tempranillo continues to grow

and when we come across a wine like this we can see why Australia has fallen in love. Temp is a user friendly variety for those that still yearn for old world flavours with new world weight, that works so well with any juicy red meat you find on your plate. Spicy, textural, smokey, juicy, value… adjectives galore for this drop. $24ea $20 per mixed 6

2009 Palacios 'Petalos' Mencia BUY









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2010 Cape Barren ‘Native Goose’ Shiraz BUY

Region: McLaren Vale, SAWinemaker: Brian LightStyle: Dry & DeliciousNotes: The fruit for the ‘Native Goose’ is sourced

from several different sub-regions of McLaren Vale providing fantastic depth and complexity, thanks to a diverse range of soils, vine age and micro-climates. The wine has a lovely fresh lift and aromatics to draw you in, followed with plums, liquorice and a shot of espresso, rounded up with some nicely integrated tannin. $21ea $18 per mixed 6

2010 Tscharke 'Only Son' Tempranillo BUY


2010 Arete ‘The Chatterbox’ Shiraz BUY

Region: Barossa Valley, SAWinemaker: Richard Bate Style: Refined BarossaNotes: What an excellent illustration of poise and

balance from the 2010 Chatterbox Shiraz. Richard Bate has done a fantastic job of producing generous fruit weight but still maintaining a medium bodied wine that is quite approachable in its young state. Vibrant red and black fruits, layered with tannins of true finesse. Classy! $24ea $21 per mixed 6









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2010 Torzi Matthews ‘Schist Rock’ Shiraz BUY

Region: Eden Valley, SAWinemaker: Dominic TorziStyle: Bargain BuyNotes: Another year, another bargain from

Dominic Torzi. The new Schist once again displays great colour and flavour, with a slightly savoury edge. Lovely temperament here with a great perfumed & floral aroma while fresh berries dominate the palate. It’s that classic Eden Valley style with some restrained wine-making at an absolute steal. $17ea $15 per mixed 6

2009 St Johns Road ‘Blood & Courage’ Shiraz BUY

Region: Barossa Valley, SAWinemaker: Kim JacksonStyle: FearlessNotes: What can we say, here's another great

example of the stellar vintage that 2009 was for the Barossa Valley. Like a good football team, it’s all about teamwork and whilst this conveys all the rich and robust flavours one would expect it still looks svelte and suave. $20ea $18 per mixed 6

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2010 Eden Road ‘The Long Road’ Shiraz BUY

Region: Gundagai, ACTWinemaker: Nick SpencerStyle: Cool Climate & TrickyNotes: The ACT is really making a stand as a

leading region for Australian wine. With this brilliant Shiraz from Eden Road we see a wine that really speaks of its surroundings giving a sense of place. A bright and yet quite elegant example of Shiraz with wonderful red berry fruit, black pepper and savoury spices. Clever stuff… $24ea $20 per mixed 6

2010 Battle of Bosworth Cabernet Sauvignon BUY


2006 Seppelt ‘St Peters’ Shiraz BUY

Region: Great Western, VICWinemaker: Emma WoodStyle: It’s Ready for YouNotes: How could we ignore a wine of this calibre

with bottle age from one of the most adored vineyards in Australia? The pedigree of this iconic wine dates back to 1964 when Great Western Hermitage was first made and is still only produced in exceptional vintages. A classic Aussie dry red from a great name and now at a great price. $60ea $50 per mixed 6










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2009 Terre a Terre Cabernet Sauvignon BUY

Region: Wrattonbully, SAWinemaker: Xavier Bizot and Lucy CroserStyle: Commanding CabernetNotes: Husband and wife team Xavier Bizot and Lucy

Croser have not taken the Terre a Terre project lightly. Very specific plantings of Cabernet next to Tapanappa’s Whalebone Vineyard, at the top of a North-South limestone ridge in Wrattonbully and with a climate they see as being similar to St-Émilion in France. Classic, classic Cabernet with firm, yet graceful tannin sustaining your usual suspects of rich cassis and provincial herbs. $32ea $28 per mixed 6

2009 Alan & Veitch Merlot BUY

$28ea $25 per mixed 62009 Pillar Box ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Sauvignon BUY

Region: Padthaway, SAWinemaker: Renae HirschStyle: Over AchieverNotes: It's becoming harder every day to find

top quality Cabernet at a bargain price… but our friends at Henry’s Drive down in Padthaway have produced the goods. This Cab is bright, tight and fine with plenty of fruit on the finish, with a lifted, vibrant kick of blueberry. An excellent dry red that looks varietal with good length. $19ea $16 per mixed 6









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BeerWhat’s not to like about Little Creatures? One of the first boutique brewers to really crack the market, providing quantity and still maintaining great quality. Food friendly and sessionable makes the Little Creatures range of beers a versatile weapon of choice. Our new house beer!

Pale Ale & Bright Ale Pints Two for $10 or $50 a CartonWe’re not sure whether we’re just lazy or if some genius had us in mind when they created the Pint size? Lazy, because you don’t need to get up for that second beer. Genius, as it’s the perfect amount in a glass vessel before the beer gets warm. Studies have shown, Pint Sized bottles are actually the perfect amount to quench your thirst.* BUY

The Little Creatures Range in 330ml… BUY

Pale Ale ..................@ $60 a ctnBright Ale ...............@ $60 a ctnOriginal Pilsner ....@ $60 a ctnRogers ....................@ $50 a ctn

*Studies carried out by EEC Staff.


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CiderCider certainly has built its ‘street cred’ over the past few years and here we have two producers to thank. What we love about both of these producers is it’s about real fruit, no confectionary flavours or concentrates - they are the real deal.

Napoleone & Co BUY

Produced by winemakers for wine drinkers... 100% estate grown Yarra Valley fruit, basket pressed, small batch production and low residual sugar all makes for a serious cider.

Pear and Apple BUY

$15 a four pack $75 a carton

The Hills Cider Company BUY

Local knowledge for two Adelaide lads is the driving force behind this new craft cider company that is producing high quality liquid from 100% Adelaide Hills fruit. A clean and modern style, sourcing the freshest fruit from local farmers with no added sugar, concentrate or flavours.

Pear and Apple BUY $16 a four pack $52 a carton

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Single Bottle Club – Join NowHere's an easy and economical way to experience new, unique and interesting wines, delivered to your door anywhere in Australia. Receive six bottles every second month. These wines are personally selected by EEC staff, for the inclusive price of $105.00. The value will astound you. Joining the Single Bottle Club is easy.Simply contact the Cellars:08 8232 5300... [email protected]

Metropolitan Door to Door Service...Adelaide Inner Metro* FREE*Orders of less than $100.00 in the Adelaide Inner Metropolitan area will incur a $9.00 delivery charge.

Adelaide Outer Metro.......$9.00 per carton

Rest of the Country...........$15.00 per carton

Freight RatesWe deliver Worldwide - Door to Door. Enquire about our export pricing, exempt of Australian sales taxes.

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