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Nob= le Rot – 7 April 2009

Gre= etings from The Cellar Door

As this is the first newsletter since my visit to New Zealand, I thought it would be nice to sha= re my experiences with you.

Landing in Auckland = I was greeted with grey clouds and rain thrashing down around me. Feeling t= hat it was just my luck I soon realized that this was normal and thought welcom= e to Auckland! It wasn’t long before the clouds began to clear and I started my adventure from North to South. The rolling hills and grazi= ng cattle accompanied me all the way to Hawke’s Bay. With one roun= d of a bend I was surrounded by vineyards, vineyards that ran all the way to the coast! Flat = as can be with barely enough room for a tractor in between, I walked through the vineyards of Trinity Hill, Villa Maria, and Esk Valley. Tasting these wines among the stunning scenery was breathtaking and I wondered how the other regions could compare? But with Martinborough following I soon discovered that all would be different and just as beautiful. The small town of Martinborough, home to the iconic wineries Ata Rangi and Palliser Estate, w= as charming, warm and friendly. From the local bakery and coffee shop to= the cellar doors I was always greeted with a smile. The vines of Palliser Estate told stories of past vintages while the wines of Ata Rangi showed the personality of the region.

Hard to leave but the South Island was still to come… Until the next Noble Rot.<= /span>

Pal= liser Estate Wine Tasting and Vertical

We are proud to invi= te you to taste wines from the iconic Palliser Estate Winery. Taste the wines that are beautifully made from vines planted more than 20 years ago in the region who’s locals will tell y= ou is the best place for winegrowing in the country! Featuring a vertica= l of the Palliser Estate Pinot Noir from 2003 to 2006 this is going to be a tast= ing you don’t want to miss.

The Cellar Door Restaurant=

April 23^rd 2009 from 6pm to 7:30p= m

$30 per person

The cost of the tasting is refunded if you purchase a case of wine (12 bottles) that evening. Let us know if you’d like to have dinner with us afterwards so we can book you a tab= le.

For more information please contact Rebecca,= rebecca@thecellardoor.com.sg

Our featured vineyards this month are Esk Valley Estate and Mitchell Wines=

Esk Valley Estate

Esk Valley Estate winery is sit= uated in beautiful Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. The winery was first established = in 1933, and grew rapidly to become New Zealand's fifth largest winery. = The history is obvious when you taste the skilfully crafted wines. Esk Va= lley Sauvignon Blanc is a full bodied and rich with tropical fruits and ripe cit= rus flavours. Esk Valley Merlot is made in the winery’s classic open top concrete fermenters, something that you rarely see outside of France. The wine is very deeply coloured and boasts a full bodi= ed and soft palate with flavours of black fruits and chocolate, with a firm finish.=

Mitchell Wines<= /o:p>

Jane and Andrew Mitchell established the win= ery in 1975 on the Mitchell family property in Clare Valley, South Australia. Internationally acclaimed and still a family owned winery with their son An= gus on the winemaking team. Mitchell Watervale Riesling is intensely arom= atic with a fine dry palate and a crisp acidity that lingers. The wine is fresh = and lively! As Clare Valley is known for their Rieslings not Shiraz, it is such a rare treat to find such an affordable Shiraz that is absolutely refined. The Mitchell Peppertree Shiraz is full flavoured and shows s= picy peppery characters with a soft, almost velvety palate which makes the wine = very easy to drink.

Enjoy these wines even more with a “2 for 1” special during Happy Hou= r at The Cellar Door Restaurant’s every Thursday & Fridays between 4pm= to 6pm.

Taste New Zeal= and Wine Dinner

Have you noticed all the New Zealand promoti= ons around the city? April has set its eyes on New Zealand and there are = many food and wine events throughout Singapore. We are hosting our Taste N= ew Zealand Wine Dinner on April 30, 2009. As seats are already filling u= p, please call Michael = or Shahie on 6463 5296 to make your reservations.

New Zealand Wine Dinner Thursday, April 30th 2009 7.30pm - $84++

Welcome Glass of Lindaur Brut NV<= /span>

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NZ King Salmon Tasting with Pure Wasabi and a Petit Salad

(Salmon Tataki, Salmon Rillete and Smoked Sa= lmon)

With pairing of Palliser Es= tate Sauvignon Blanc 2007

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NZ Braised Lamb Shank, with Carrot, Celery a= nd Mushrooms, Smashed Potatoes and Lamb Jus

With pairing of Wither Hills Pinot Noir 2007

Dill Marinated NZ Rainbow Trout with Lemon B= utter sauce,

Fine Beans and sautéed Baby Potatoes<= o:p>

With pairing of Bilancia Pi= not Grigio 2006

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Aorangi Brie, fig, pistachio, ginger wafers and dried fruit

With pairing of Palliser Estate Noble Chardonnay 2005

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Pavlova with Freshly Whipped Cream and a Kiwi Fruit and Drizzle

With pairing of Palliser Es= tate Noble Chardonnay 2005

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I would like to book ____ places @$30 each for the Palliser Wine Tasting and Vertical 23^rd April 2009

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