This document provides information on 6 different wines offered by a wine club. It begins with summaries of a Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa, Pinot Grigio from Italy, and a Chardonnay-Sauvignon blend from France. It then discusses a Côtes du Rhône red wine from France, a Pinotage from South Africa, and a Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile, including descriptions of taste, aroma, and food pairings for each.

1. Wine Club 1 – House Wines

2. Introduction to wine
Wine making
Skeabost house wine
White wine
Red wine
Wine Club

3. The oldest-known winery was discovered in
Armenia. Dated to c. 4100 BC, the site
contained a wine press, fermentation vats,
jars, and cups.
When talking about wine in bible,the
proverbs said of one particular vintage that it
"bites like a snake and poisons like a viper.“
Today we will look at 6 different wines we
offer to our customers by glass and by bottle.
History ofWine

4. WineMaking

5. White Wine:
Red Wine:
Sparkling Wines & Rose:
Skeabost HouseWines
Sauvignon Blanc, Lomond Estate, Cape Agulhas, South Africa
Pinot Grigio, Tolloy, Alto Adige, Italy
Chardonnay – Sauvignon, Cap by Bonfils, Languedoc, France
Côtes du Rhône Rouge, La Grivelière, Brotte, Rhone Valley, France
The Bean Pinotage, Mooiplaas, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon - Reserva Privada, The Torreón de Paredes, Chile
Rouvière Rosé, Coteaux Varois, Château Routas, Provence, France
Mioneto Black Label Prestige Prosecco Spumante, Italy
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut, Champagne, France

6. Sauvignon Blanc, Lomond Estate, Cape Agulhas, South Africa
Sauvignon Blanc
Green-Skinned Grape Variety
Originally from Bordeaux, France
One of the first French grapes ever
Producing a crisp, dry, and refreshing white wine
The character of wine can be different based on the origin
Some Sauvignon Blanc wine could be called “Fume Blanc”

8. Sauvignon Blanc, Lomond Estate, Cape Agulhas, South Africa
South AfricanWines
History goes back to 1659
Constantina, near Cape Town – Considered one
of the best on the world.
Top ten world wine producers
“Rich” wine hobby
Single variety wines

9. Sauvignon Blanc, Lomond Estate, Cape Agulhas, South Africa
Colour: Brilliantly clear with a green tinge.
Bouquet: Delicate aromas of green pepper and
tropical fruit with herbaceous undertones.
Taste: Fresh and medium-bodied with a delicate
minerality, while the green and tropical fruit
flavours carry through onto the palate.
Food pairing
Excellent enjoyed on its own as a fresh
summer wine of served with duck, crisp
green salads and grilled seafood.

10. Pinot Grigio,Tolloy, Alto Adige, Italy
Pinot Grigio
Originally called Pinot Gris
White wine grape variety
Originally from Burgundy, France
It normally has a greyish-blue fruit
The flavours can range from ripe tropical fruit notes of
melon and mango.

12. Pinot Grigio,Tolloy, Alto Adige, Italy
Italian Wines
Some of the oldest wine regions in the world
Grapes grown in every region of Italy
Difficult history
Alto Adige

13. Pinot Grigio,Tolloy, Alto Adige, Italy
Colour: Clear, pale lemon yellow
Aroma: Youthful; aromas of pear, white peach and melon with floral notes
Taste: Flavours of pear, white peach, citrus with some minerality present. Medium
bodied with fresh acidity
Food pairing
Pairs well with seafood, white meat, soups, and young cheeses.
More information
This wine from the Alto Adige region shows exceptional purity of fruit, with an aromatic
nose of pear drops and a lively tropical notes. Straw yellow in colour, with a delicate and
fruity style. Dry, elegant, balanced, full.
This is a huge step above basic Pinot Grigio – full of ripe flavour and will not be over-
powered by food.

14. Chardonnay - Sauvignon, Cap by Bonfils, Languedoc, France
Chardonnay
Green Skin - White wine grape variety
Originally from Burgundy, France
Growing wherever wine is produced, from England to
New Zealand
Important component of many sparkling wines
including Champagne
Colder weather – Plum, Apple & Pear
Warmer weather – Citrus, Peach & Melon

16. Chardonnay - Sauvignon, Cap by Bonfils, Languedoc, France
FrenchWines
Home of world’s best wines
8 Billions bottles a year
Trace of over 2000 year of wine history
Most original grapes coming from France

17. Chardonnay - Sauvignon, Cap by Bonfils, Languedoc, France
Colour: Dress bright and clear pale yellow.
Aroma: Intense and pleasant nose, evoking citrus and white fruit.
Taste: On the palate, a clean attack operates in a balanced mouth medium, fine acidity.
Food pairing
This wine goes very well all your starters, fish and seafood.
Food pairing
Chardonnay – Sauvignon Blanc is a blend which, although not often talked about, is used
extensively throughout the wine world. Both Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc (which
originate from Burgundy and the Loire respectively) are well-traveled varieties, which
have been welcomed by both Old World and New World winegrowers. While their most
famous incarnations are single-variety wines, the two are often combined to produce
inexpensive table wine.

18. Côtes du Rhône Rouge
AOC Blend from Côtes du Rhône region.
Grenache noir, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignane, Counoise and
Mourvèdre grapes varieties.
Red must contain a minimum of 15% Syrah.
Minimum alcohol content of 11%.
Côtes du Rhône Rouge, La Grivelière, Brotte, RhoneValley, France

19. Côtes du Rhône Rouge, La Grivelière, Brotte, RhoneValley, France
Colour: Darker red ruby colour.
Aroma: Aromas of red fruits and spices with mild hints of vanilla and earth.
Taste: Rich, full-bodied and round in the mouth. The finish is long with mild tannins.
Food pairing
Beef, Lamb, Spicy food, Mature and hard cheese.
More information
Brotte - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Company
Most years 5% Carignan, 80% Grenache, 5% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah
Each varietal is fermented separately in concrete tanks, then aged in a combination of
concrete and oak for 6 months, followed by 18 months in bottle.

20. Pinotage
Red wine grape that is South Africa's signature variety.
It was bred there in 1925 as a cross between
Dream come true for Africa wine making.
It typically produces deep red varietal wines with smoky,
bramble and earthy flavours, sometimes with notes of
bananas and tropical fruit, but has been criticized for
sometimes smelling of acetone.
Pinotage is often blended, and also made into fortified wine
and even red sparkling wine.
In addition to South Africa, Pinotage is also grown in Brazil,
Canada, Israel, New Zealand, United States and Zimbabwe.
The Bean Pinotage, Mooiplaas, Stellenbosch, South Africa

21. The Bean Pinotage, Mooiplaas, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Colour: Dark purple colour.
Aroma: Nose shows mocha/roasted coffee bean/dark chocolate flavours.
Taste: Lots of tannins in the wine, but fine and easy. Nice memory of the oak, long finish.
Food pairing
A good match with roast or barbecued meats, and cheeses.
More information
The idea of the name for this unusual name was created by the wine owner and his friend
while having a coffee in New York. They were looking for unusual expression for wine with
deep mocha and coffee bean flavour. This flavour is delivered from French Oak.
The winery’s name is Mooiplaas and they produce environmentally friendly wines in
region of Stellenbosch.
Tried different – The Coco Chocolate Merlot – Did not work.

22. Cabernet Sauvignon
One of the world's most widely recognized red wine grape
It is grown in nearly every major wine producing country
among a diverse spectrum of climates from Canada Okanagan
to Lebanon.
Originally from Bordeaux, France.
Famouse fo Bordeaux wines where it is often blended with
Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Quiet new wine.
The classic profile of Cabernet Sauvignon tends to be full-
bodied wines with high tannins and noticeable acidity that
contributes to the wine's aging potential.
Cooler climates - blackcurrant notes that can be accompanied
by green bell pepper notes, mint and cedar.
Warmer climates - black cherry and black olives, jams and
marmalades.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Reserva Privada,TheTorreón de Paredes, Chile

24. Cabernet Sauvignon - Reserva Privada,TheTorreón de Paredes, Chile
Wine from Chile
South African Chile
Chile has long winemaking history for a New
World wine country. (16th Century)
The number of wineries has grown from 12 in
1995 to over 120 in 2015.
French families immigrating to Chile during the
late 20th century.
9 Wine regions
The most common grapes are Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot.

25. Cabernet Sauvignon - Reserva Privada,TheTorreón de Paredes, Chile
Colour: Deep ruby-red colour with shades of violet.
Aroma: Red ripe fruits, plums, figs, tee.
Taste: Smooth pallet with notes of chocolate, dried plums and fine spices. Soft tanins.
Food pairing
Superb with red meat, lamb, pigeon, foie gras, duck or bacon.
More information
2013 – Best single grape variety wine of the world award
85% Cabernet Sauvignon / 15% Syrah
The Reserva Privada range is aged for 14 to 16 months in new French oak barrels; the
wines are concentrated but elegant. Production is limited to between just 500– 1000
cases per year and the wines have great potential for bottle ageing.
Unfiltered.