Description of wines offered at Gotto Grapes
8 WEEK WHITE WINES
New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough has the sunniest, driest climate in New Zealand, and the Wairau Valley’s rich soils combine with the cool nights to deliver astonishingly pungent wines, with gooseberry, herbs, pink grapefruit, fresh-cut grass, asparagus, lime-leaf, tropical fruit, passion fruit, and a host of other beguiling aromas. Few wines ever achieve the amazing aromatic complexity and zesty fruit of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The expression of this amazing explosion of fruit is aided by our special proprietary yeast: by careful management of the yeast strain, Selection Estate New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc casts long, rich flavours, redolent with grass and currant leaves, and a crisp dry finish.
Washington Columbia Valley Riesling
The Columbia Valley produces many prestigious wines from their world class Riesling grapes. Delicate yet complex, Rieslings grown here offer pronounced ripeness while retaining acidity, showing fantastic floral aromas and flavours of peach and apricot, while still maintaining a crisp freshness. This vivid fruitiness is enhanced by Winexpert’s unique new süsse-reserve finishing pack, making this Riesling a unique and proud addition to our Estate Series line.
Sonoma Dry Creek Chardonnay (unwooded)
A fresh, well-balanced wine with typical Chardonnay characteristics of tropical and citrus aromas and fl avours. The fruit quality of these grapes is allowed to shine through, and the rich, round mouthful lingers to a long, crisp finish without the influence of oak.
Oregon Yamhill County Pinot Gris
A delicately balanced wine with mouth-filling texture lead to aromas of honey, pear, floral and lemon-citrus flavours. This wine will unfold to rich complexity and even greater texture after a year in the bottle.
8 WEEK RED WINES
The famous thick, gnarled and twisted old Zinfandel vines of Lodi in California’s Central Valley contribute to intense concentrated flavours in the grapes. The wine is deep and rich, with bold, zesty aromas and ripe berry fruits on the tongue. Robust and exciting, it bursts with a spiciness that is met head on by the premium French oak.
A sublime Merlot from the prestigious vineyards of California’s Napa Valley, where ideal climate and soil conditions, combined with refined growing and cellaring techniques, allow for consistent high quality treatment of grape varietals. Harvested from the highly regarded Stag’s Leap District on the valley’s east bench, this Merlot is dry and medium bodied with a soft, supple fruity palate of plums and red berries. Its characteristic spicy aroma, accentuated with light warm oak, foreshadows the rich, round, smooth and mouth-filling flavour experience, finishing with lengthy elegance. A must-try for Merlot lovers everywhere.
Woodbridge Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
The Woodbridge appellation in California’s Central Valley has established itself for producing distinctive, consistently excellent Cabernet. Woodbridge Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauvignon is the hearty red wine classic that lovers of fine Cabernet hunt down with passionate zeal – the king of red grapes in all its splendid glory. Our Cab has the trademark blackcurrant and cherry flavours, but its true triumph is the subtle weave of complex flavour compounds that contribute to the overall experience. Oak and tannins, pepper and spice, combining structure and rich fruit for a red wine that will dazzle from first aroma to long elegant finish.
Oregon Yamhill County Pinot Noir
Recognised for centuries as the Queen of grapes, Pinot Noir makes the old world’s most sought-after (and expensive wines). But in Oregon, Pinot Noir is making exciting new wines, and Yamhill County, poised between the cooling Pacific breezes to the west and the Willamette River to the east, makes some of the best. This remarkable wine creates a lasting impression on the palate and in the memory. Intense ripe-grape, mint, raspberry and black cherry aromas, along with smoky yet elusive oak make this a medium-bodied and rich wine. High in alcohol, it has intense flavour despite its delicacy. Like liquid silk, gently caressing the palate, the refined tannins are compelling, yet rounded. The intense varietal character is brilliantly expressed by our unique strain of yeast, which allows the true fruit to shine through this highly focused and delicious wine.
8 WEEK CRUSHENDO (REAL CRUSHED GRAPES)
California Santa Ynez Valley Syrah
Look for our new Crushendo™ grape pack to add more flavour and body intensity than ever before. This will be an enhanced deep colour and full bodied wine. Aromas of blackberry, smoke, plum, "jammy "fruit and a hint of black pepper spiciness lurking in velvety tannins. Flavours of blackberry, blueberry, herbs, black currant toast and vanilla.
The power grape of Italy’s famed Valpolicella, Bardolino and Amarone, Corvina is renowned for fruity, full-bodied wines with cherry aromas and a hint of almond. The Veneto region stretches from the northeast border with Austria down to coastal Venice, with a mild continental climate ideal for long, controlled ripening and intense grapes. Corvina Classico has lush, intriguing aromas of ripe red cherries and raspberries, delicate hints of almond, toast and spice and a richly tannic finish that has the fruit lingering on your palate for many minutes. In the historic footsteps of Amarone—a wine fermented with a reserve of crushed grapeskins—the Crushendo™ grape pack brings immense grape tannin and character to the wine, and the special yeast enhances the wonderful cherry fruitiness. Right out of the carboy this wine will have intense, gripping tannins, and although drinkable immediately, it will open up and blossom into a wine of unique power and elegance over two to four years.
A medium-full bodied bold wine, ruby red in colour with a deep dark plum and blackberry bouquet showing subtle accents of chocolate. Rich, lush and complex, soft black fruits combine with a hint of spiciness that follows through with a firm, tannic finish on the palate.
6 WEEK SPECIALTY WINES
The Sherry kit combines two possibilities in one, allowing the creation of either Cream Sherry or Dry Sherry styles. Cream Sherry is rich and smooth, with the body of a fine liqueur. It is roduced from lusciously sweet selected grapes, and is excellent with desserts or snacks. Dry Sherry is a well-balanced, straw-coloured sherry in the style of the great finos. Served chilled, it is a crisp, dry delight - the ideal aperitif.
Prized as a unique sweet wine specialty, our Icewine - based on Riesling grapes - will surprise you with its body and complexity. Served chilled, this golden nectar should be sipped slowly to cherish its special charms.
Rich, warm and generous in character, this full-bodied classic has been prepared to meet the demands of even the most discerning palates. Bold, with a distinctively long fruity aftertaste. Perfect to complete a meal.
A unique and thoroughly enjoyable sweet wine that can be enjoyed as an aperitif or an after dinner treat. The Vidal grape is particularly known for its winter hardiness – its slow steady ripening and thick skins making it an ideal candidate for producing the rich, sweet late harvest style wines that the Niagara region in Ontario is known for. The finished product is an exquisite balance of honey, nut and apricot that dazzles on the tongue and delights on the finish.