Tasting notes, August 9, 2025; Wines from the Southern Hemisphere

                    Southern Hemisphere

2024 Walnut Block Collectables
On Sale for $15.99
Marlborough / New Zealand
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Sourced from the South Island of New Zealand, Walnut Block’’s Sauvignon features green fruit flavors and pleasant piquancy. Aged on the lees (fine solids) for three months in stainless steel.
2023 Rustenberg Chenin Blanc
On Sale for $15.99
Stellenbosch / South Africa
100% Chenin Blanc
Once the most planted varietal in South Africa, Chenin Blanc continues to have great success in many parts of the country, especially Stellenbosch. Rustenberg’s Chenin is aged for 3 months in stainless steel prior to bottling.
2023 Wild Duck Creek White Duck
On Sale for $23.99
Heathcote / Victoria / Australia
39% Roussanne, 32% Marsanne, 15% Grenache Blanc, 14% Viognier
The White Duck is a texturally appealing white Rhone-style blend from the warm climate of Heathcote, Australia. Roussanne and Viognier provide the aromatics while Marsanne adds body and Grenache Blanc imparts minerality.
2022 Lamadrid Reserva
On sale for $17.99
Mendoza / Argentina
100% Malbec
Sourced from the single vineyard La Suiza in Agrelo, this medium bodied Malbec is aged for 12 months in second and third use barrels. The vines are relatively young (19 years old) and are planted at above 3,000 feet.
2022 Lapostolle Alexandre
On Sale for $27.99
Colchagua Valley / Chile
92% Carmenere, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon,
2% Syrah
The lost grape of Bordeaux, Carmenere has become the signature grape of Chile. Lapostolle’s example is sourced from old vines (up to 100 years old) and aged for 12 months in 15% new French oak
2021 Wild Duck CreekDucks & Drakes
On Sale for $35.99
Heathcote / Victoria / Australia
86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc
The Heathcote region is known for its warm climate which serves to ripen both Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc perfectly. Ducks and Drakes is aged for 20 months in 40% new French and American oak barrels.