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  • 2011WinExpert Limited Edition Kit's

    As Pete has just posted a list in the wine area it has reminded me to get my act together

    Here's what's available and when it should be available in the UK.

    ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BEFORE DECEMBER 5TH, THE SUPPLIER WILL NOT BE HOLDING STOCK OF THESE KITS SO THEREFORE ORDER OR MISS OUT.

    Please note the release dates are approx 2 months behind the US, the UK shipping times are as stated below.

    March - Washington Meritage £87.50


    The Region: The Red Mountain AVA is Washington’s smallest, at approximately 3,600 acres. Grape growing conditions are almost textbook perfect: slope, exposure, weather conditions, good air drainage, large day/night temperature swings, gravelly soil with high calcium carbonate content and high pH and the nearby Yakima River to moderate temperature extremes—there could hardly be more positive flavour influences to grapes grown here.
    The Wine: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot, this wine features great extract, deep colour and intense aromatics of dark berry fruit, cassis, peppery spice, cedar and smoke. The seductive nose of this wine foreshadows magnificent texture and flavour, including dark berries, liquorice, vanilla and warm brown spices that glide across the palate. The texture and mouthfeel of the wine offers up silky tannins and a velvety smooth structure.
    The Food: Marinated & Grilled Flank Steak with Blue Café De Paris Butter.
    Ageing: The complexity and structure of this wine will require three to six months to unwind, and it will continue improving for several years. Due to the ripe tannins it will also benefit from decanting before serving.
    Sweetness Code: 0 (dry)


    March - South African Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon £85.00


    The Region: Known as ‘Valley of Wine and Roses’, South Africa’s Robertson Valley has a very hot climate with minimal rainfall—less than a foot per year. Luckily the calcareous red clay loam and clay Karoo soils have excellent water holding capacity, and the gentle slopes and varied microclimates allow for precision planting to maximise grape quality.
    The Wine: Sauvignon Blanc has wild, herbaceous flavours and tart, grapefruit-like character, which shows strongly in the young wine, while Sémillon has flavours of honeydew melon and sweet honey that take a bit longer to come out. Together the two grapes make a lush, balanced wine with great up-front fruit and a satisfying, rich finish.
    The Food: Pan Roasted Digby Bay Scallop, Jewel Yam Purée, White Truffle Oil & Salsa Verdé.
    Ageing: The citrus notes of the Sauvignon Blanc make this wine tempting to drink right away and after three months the Sémillon will rise up to give a mellower white wine. It will improve for at least a year, giving deeper flavours of melon and honey as it goes.
    Sweetness Code: 0 (dry)


    April - California Petite Sirah / Zinfandel (Limited Edition 2005) £87.50


    The Region: Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Amador County is sometimes called ‘California’s Piedmont’. With vineyards running from 250 to 2900 feet in elevation, and summer temperatures ranging from 80 to over 100 degrees F, the excellent growing conditions have encouraged diversified plantings.
    The Wine: Grippingly tannic, bold and deeply coloured Petite Sirah complements the jamminess of Zinfandel, taming the abundant blueberries and blackberries with a hint of dark cherry and vanilla. Full-bodied with a lingering palate and peppery spice, this is a wine of unprecedented power and length.
    The Food: Apple Cider Brined Thick-Cut BBQ Pork Chops.
    Ageing: This is a wine that shows best with ageing. After one year the blackberries will come out, and at two years will tame the tannin’s grip, showing the black pepper and rich dark fruits.
    Sweetness Code: 0 (dry)


    May - German Traminer Spätlese £85.00


    The Region: Germany’s most famous growing region, the Mosel Valley, with its mineral-laden soils, produces some of the world’s finest off-dry wines. The sheer mountains and rugged steep slopes make the most of the northern sunshine, but they also mean that vineyard work must be done by hand, and yields are very low. This results in carefully crafted, very intensely flavoured wines.
    The Wine: Traminer is the parent of the more familiar Gewürztraminer and Spätlese is a German wine term meaning ‘late harvest’, indicating a wine made from fully mature grapes that are picked at least 7 days after normal harvest, so they are riper and have higher sugar levels. This is a gently golden-coloured wine, unmistakable in its heady, aromatic intensity, with a pungent fragrance of lychee, tropical fruit and rose petals. Its flavours are ample, lusciously fruity and spicy.
    The Food: Vanilla Bean Glazed Peach Cobbler
    Ageing: The intense fruit character will be apparent immediately in this rich wine making it a tempting sipper right away, but the deeper floral characters of rose petal and lychee will become much more apparent after six months to a year.
    Sweetness Code: 1 (off-dry)


    June - Spanish Matador Trio Red £87.50


    The Region: From the green damp north to the arid south, Spain is the country with the most land under vine in the world. Mancha is Europe’s largest denominated wine region and its hot, dry growing conditions yield intensely flavoured red grapes.
    The Wine: Tempranillo are deep blue-black berries, high in colour and extract, with delicate aromas. Cabernet Sauvignon’s small berries yield high tannins and intense structure, while Monastrell adds grip, earthiness and ripe red fruit. Lush, tannic and complex, with intense black fruit flavours of black cherry, raspberry, black currant and notes of plums and tobacco, the wine takes gracefully to oak, adding layers of vanilla, cedar and rich coffee nuances.
    The Food: Mediterranean White Bean Salad, Marinated with Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano& Fine Herbs.
    Ageing: With soft acidity and lush tannins, this wine is enjoyed after only three to six months, but the black fruits, cherry and plum notes will take six months to show well, and the vanilla/coffee nuances will show best afterone year.
    Sweetness Code: 0 (dry)
    Last edited by Duffbeer; 18-10-2011, 11:53 AM.
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  • #2
    PM sent, having looked at the lists.

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    • #3
      Cheers dude, will upload the rest tommoro.
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      • #4
        PM has been sent

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        • #5
          I'm surprised... the prices over there are not too different than what they are here. I just assumed that overseas shipping, tariffs, etc would greatly increase the costs.
          Steve

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          • #6
            Hi Duffbeer

            1 March - Washington Meritage
            1 March - South African Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon
            1 May - German Traminer Spätlese

            For me please Duffbeer

            Regards Fred
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            • #7
              Originally posted by bruiron View Post
              Hi Duffbeer

              1 March - Washington Meritage
              1 March - South African Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon
              1 May - German Traminer Spätlese

              For me please Duffbeer

              Regards Fred
              Cheers Fred.
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              • #8
                OK guy's n girl's there is approx 2 weeks left to order, so please let me know asap if you are wanting any ordering.

                PLEASE NOTE...
                It is looking like the Kenridge range may not be available, the UK supplier claims there hasn't been enough interest in previous years to warrent stocking them.
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Duffbeer View Post
                  PLEASE NOTE...
                  It is looking like the Kenridge range may not be available, the UK supplier claims there hasn't been enough interest in previous years to warrent stocking them.
                  I heard the same through my local HBS when I asked if he could get me a couple of kits from the Kenridge range. He even sent me a copy of the email he had received stating that the margins are very low on the Limited Edition kits and last year they only imported a handful for one retailer.

                  Personally I think Youngs (I understand they are the importers) are doing a crap job at marketing in the UK. I have seen nothing in the way of advertising of the Kenridge kits other than what Goldseal put here. I had to forward a copy to Youngs as they did not seem sure of what kits were going to be available.

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                  • #10
                    I've just sent Vineco an email strongly registering my disappointment that their kits are looking like they are not available in the UK. Be interesting to see what their reply is.

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                    • #11
                      Let us know when/if you get a reply Rob. We could all have a pop at their lack of marketing skill and show our disappointing that they aren't coming here this year. They are usually very good quality.

                      /rant mode on

                      The margins are low on the ltd kits???

                      So, there is still a margin on them, so some money to be made.. Surely making a bit of money is better than making none.

                      Or set the price to reflect the costs, advertise them, get the orders in before ordering the stock. (hmm, this sounds like the current system apart from advertise them)

                      /rant mode off

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                      • #12
                        Will definitely let you know if I get a reply Rich.

                        I agree completely that even with a low margin it is better to sell some than none. Plus the advertising must have a knock-on effect with selling the standard kits, it gets the name out there for all to see.

                        Rob

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                        • #13
                          Yippeee!

                          I've had a reply from Vineco and it is good news!


                          "Hi Rob,

                          Thank you for your note, feedback is always appreciated.

                          You are correct that in the past our distributor has chosen not to order our KenRidge Showcase Ltd release due to slow sales, however, I can confirm with you that they have ordered some this year. I would ask that you contact your retailer once again to secure your requirements as they are limited.

                          Due to order frequency, I would anticipate these kits to arrive in the UK sometime in January.

                          Thanks again Rob for passing on your feedback and your support of our products!

                          Regards

                          Tom Natale
                          National Sales Manager"

                          Get your orders in quick folks

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                          • #14
                            Karl.. Get my order in quick please..

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                            • #15
                              Will ring them tomorrow.
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