Caress Cuvee Blanc 2010
Wow! Take five minutes to just enjoy the nose of this bright, vibrant golden wine. Its aromatic profile ranges from subtle fruit like candied peach, honeyed apricots, or quince with a honeysuckle floral note and a little spice.
Really a deceptive wine, with such a perfumed nose, you might think it’s going to be slightly sweet but no, it’s actually dry with a peach, apricot and tropical fruit flavors with a long, lingering, sensual finish.
Because of its unique flavor profile, Caress is actually a very food-friendly wine, making it a great choice when contemplating foie gras, oysters, lobster or crab, butter or cream based sauces, curries and both Asian and Indian food in general.
For a incredible dessert poach pears in a little Caress with a spoon of sugar and serve with white chocolate, Crème fraîche and vanilla ice cream. Fabulous!
WINE CLUB RECIPE: Wine Poached Pears
Caress is white wine blend of Roussanne and Semillon from Bill with a magnificent nose and delicious full mouth feel. Blended together these two form a Cuvée, a mixture containing an incredible breadth and depth of aroma and taste. Unbelievable!
Roussanne is a white wine grape originally grown in the Rhône wine region in France, where it is often blended with other Rhône wines. Wines made from Roussanne are characterized by their intense aromatics which can include floral notes of herbs and fruit such as pear, which become more nutty as the wine ages.
Sémillon is a golden-skinned grape used to make dry and sweet white wines. Sémillon is one of only three approved white wine varieties in the Bordeaux region where it is key to the production of Sauternes.
| Color | White |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Style | White Rhône |
| Appellation | North Coast |
| Varietal | Roussanne, Sémillon |
| Date Bottled | 26th Aug 2011 |
| Drinkable | 2011 - 2018 |
| Alcohol | 14.40% |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Aussie Seafood Salad
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Avocado & Truffle Salt Soup Shots
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Baked Seasonal Fruit and Raisins
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Basil Risotto
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The scones are baking away in the oven and the whole place is filled with most glorious aroma. Glasses clink, friends are met and settle in for a chat about what's happening in their lives. The world outside goes on, but nobody cares because we're taking time with friends, scones and wine.
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Chocolate Soufflé with Chantilly Cream & Vanilla Ice Cream
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Christine's Caress Cupcakes
Our wine club manager, Christine made cupcakes for the office. Everybody in the place loved the cupcakes and thought they would make a great pairing with our Caress Cuvée Blanc so we had to try them together. Several cupcakes and glasses of Caress later we knew we had a winner. Thanks Christine!
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Georgia Peach Cobbler
A genuine Georgia Peach Cobbler courtesy of club member Tonya Bothe, a genuine Georgia Peach.
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Homemade Hummus with Harissa
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Honey Hoisin Pork Tenderloin
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Ice Cream with Vanilla Bean & Scotch
This is everything vanilla ice cream should be, impossibly rich and smooth with deep notes of honey, caramel, and flowers. A good Scotch such as Glenlivet will bring out the vanila flavor.
Jalapeno Crab Dip
With tender, sweet Dungeness crab, creamy cheese, and Herbie's delicious Catch of the Day spice, this dip will complement any family feast—just make sure you get a few bites before it completely disappears and slurp a little Caress Cuvee along with it.
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Missi Roti
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Pavlova
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Spicy Garlic Crab Noodles
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