Hoegaarden is totally different
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Hofmeister Helles is a 5% ABV genuine imported Bavarian Helles Lager. Brewed in Bavaria according to the 1516 Reinheitsgebot German Beer Purity Law, Hofmeister uses only three ingredients: Pure mineral water, locally grown barley & award-winning Hallertau hops. Light in colour yet serious in taste, this Genuine Bavarian Helles Lager is meticulously slow-brewed for a fresher, more balanced flavour. Serve chilled & pour it the Bavarian way
- slow then fast
- & you'll enjoy subtle hoppy aromas, gentle carbonation & a generous foamy head. The authentic Bavarian Helles is well-filtered & clean tasting, with a refreshing soft malt base & subtle hop notes. It is a gentle, highly complex lager, which showcases German lager brewing at its best & the importance of good quality raw materials. It needs skill to make a beer of this brilliance. For Great Helles Lager, Follow The Bear.

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Served chilled, the 2014 Hollick Sparkling Merlot is perfect for any celebration. Try it as an aperitif, enjoy with Christmas dinner or share with friends over antipasto & cheese. It also goes well with summer pudding or semifreddo. Appearance: A vibrant young ruby red hue. Aromas: Fresh aromas of plums & crushed red berries. Flavours: Soft & luscious flavours of toasted raspberry marshmallows & ripe red plums, complimented by a velvety finish. ...

The Hollick Wilgha vineyard is located on the south-western corner of the famed Coonawarra cigar & was first planted in 1975. Hollick Wines have been making a Shiraz from this property since 1988. The 2009 Wilgha Shiraz is a selection of the finest fruit from dry-grown, low yielding vines on the shallow terra rossa soil. Prolonged flowering occurred during November due to cloud & wind, resulting in a noticeable decrease in fruit set & a corresponding drop in crop levels. The vines resilience was tested in January with four consecutive days of heat, however the healthy canopies shielded the grapes from damage. Vintage temperatures were slightly below average providing a long slow ripening period with intense colouring of the grapes. Limited stock. ...

Appearance: Dense crimson with violet hues at the rim. Aromas: A complex arrangement of floral notes with spicy fruit & toasty characters. Lifted sweet plums, black berries with hints of prunes, & liquorice. Flavours: A rich & vibrant wine with dark plum, black currants & dark chocolate flavours. Dark & dense with a chewy tobacco & dark chocolate mid palate. Balance & supple, sweet tannins lead a long & lingering finish. 100% Shiraz. ...

This wine is named for the leather tanning pits which were dug into the Terra Rossa soil last Century on the original Hollick property in Coonawarra. It was here that the Hollick family planted Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, two classic grape varieties which when blended, create a great fabulous food wine. The combination of old vines, a relatively cool climate & the unique soils of the vineyards, produces distinctive & impressively intense Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot. Coonawarra experienced optimum conditions during the 2008 growing season. Early spring rains after a dry winter promoted excellent budburst & flowering. The cool conditions in February allowed good flavour development before the heat of March hastened the ripening. Yields were marginally below the average, with the fruit showing intense colour & rich ripe flavours. In the winery, the grapes were handled carefully to retain the fruit flavours developed in the vineyard. Partial barrel fermentation followed by 18 months maturation in a combination of French & American oak barrels, has given the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot an elegant structure & a long finish. Appearance: Bright ruby red with violet hues at the rim. Aromas: Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of blackcurrants & mulberries are complimented by the softer Merlot notes of violets, plums & dark chocolate. Flavours: A seamless & complex Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot blend showing blackberry, cassis, choc mint, & plums with finely integrated oak. The finish is long with a soft texture & silky tannin structure. Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Merlot 10%. ...

Appearance: Medium intensity ruby red. Aromas: Subtle aromas of raspberry, roses & violets. Flavours: Blueberries, plums & supple tannins combine to provide an enjoyable & perfectly balanced wine. The Hollick Tannery Block style is a good accompaniment to food, with its softer flavours melding with red meat dishes. 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc & 1% Petit Verdot. ...

A rich & powerful wine with layers of concentrated blackberries, cassis, & plum flavours supported by hints of menthol & fine grained tannins. A focused & intense wine displaying balance, elegance & a long & persistent finish. Dense & dark crimson with violet hues at the rim. A powerful bouquet of cassis, blackcurrants & violets with hints of mint, cedar & dried herbs. Limited Stock. ...

Bright plum red, with aromas of Rose petal, cherry, strawberry & forest floor with some herbal notes. An elegant wine with smooth & supple flavours of cherry, strawberry & plum. It's long, fine & silky, with musk, mushroom & cinnamon supported by soft tannins & exceptional balance. Hollick Wines have been making Pinot Noir from their Coonawarra vineyards since 1986. The Coonawarra vineyard produces wonderful cherry characters in Pinot Noir due to the long cool growing period experienced in this southerly site. Early spring rains after a dry winter promoted excellent budburst & flowering. The cool conditions in February allowed good flavour development, & when heat was forecast for March they took advantage of the cool mornings to harvest the fruit. A portion was hand harvested to allow some whole-bunch fermentation. In an additional effort to maximise complexity, traditional Burgundian winemaking methods such as cold soaking, natural fermentation & extended skin contact were implemented. The wine was matured in a combination of new, one & two year old French oak barrels for 9 months which has enabled the vibrant fruit flavours to come to the fore. ...

Dense crimson with violet hues at the rim. Distinctly Cabernet! The nose is a complex amalgam of blackcurrants, plums, cassis, black olives & chocolate. The palate is deep, complex & brooding with layers of flavour. Blackberry, dark plum, mulberry & cassis are supported by notes of mocha & graphite. The rich & round mid-palate is backed up with a core of minerality & an abundance of super fine tannins. The finish is long & pronounced with classic balance & structure. The best parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Hollick vineyards are earmarked for Ravenswood & experience tells us that this fruit will typically come from the oldest vines growing in the very shallow terra rossa soil over limestone on the Wilgha & Neilson's Block vineyards. These vineyards are linked by Ravenswood Lane. Early spring rains in Coonawarra after a dry winter promoted excellent budburst & flowering. The cool conditions in February allowed good flavour development before the heat of March hastened ripening. The vintage yields were below average, with the fruit showing intense colour & rich ripe flavours. The grapes were picked at optimum flavour & tannin development & balanced natural acidity. Once in the winery the utmost care was taken to preserve the fruit characters developed in the vineyard. The wine was then matured for a further 18 months in tight grained French oak barriques. ...