Your Perfect Pairs
We have tailored your tastings to hit your taste buds at perfect times,
so follow the order below. The tasting flight will be set up
from left to right, so #1 below is the pairing furthest to the left.
Enjoy!
THE ITALIAN STALLION
To the left
2017 La La Land - Vermentino
Our first wine is the 2017 La La land - Vermentino from Murray Darling, Victoria.
The Vermentino grape is indigenous to Sardinia in Sicily where it is planted on the side of Mt. Etna
and is known for the minerality it gains due to the volcanic soil (so it must be healthy!).
Next time you’re in Sicily, you know which wine to get!
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Sweet Root Vegetables
We have paired this with seasonal salt baked sweet root vegetables with sunflower cream.
Why they are the perfect pair
The saltiness in the Vermentino is matched perfectly with the sweet roasted root vegetables along with the sweet nuttiness of the sunflower cream.
THE ALL NATURAL SENSATION
In the middle
2018 In Dreams Chardonnay
Our next wine is the fresh and natural 2018 In Dreams Chardonnay from Yarra Valley, Victoria.
This is a classic Chardonnay! It’s medium-bodied, there's ample richness to the fleshy white peach, ripe nectarine and dried honey flavours which impart a creamy textural feel to the palate. You’ll also taste elements of smoky gunflint, biscuity oak and spicy nougat.
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Heirloom Tomatoes
We have paired this with a delicious salad consisting of Heirloom tomatoes, bocconcini & basil.
Why they are the perfect pair
The nuttiness and minerality in this wine compliments the sweet seasonal tomatoes and the creaminess of the bocconcini balances out the minerality of the Chardonnay.
THE UNDERDOG
To the right
2017 La La Land Malbec
Our final tasting is the new “it” wine on the block, the 2017 La La Land Malbec from Murray Darling, Victoria.
Malbec was neglected for decades in France as a lesser blending grape. Argentina believed in the wine and resurrected the Malbec and championed it to make it an excellent single varietal!
Malbec has now made a massive splash in Australia and is currently the “must try” wine for many wine lovers!
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House Marinated Olives
We have paired this wine with Mount Zero House Marinated Olives.
The Mount Zero Olive grove is one of the oldest groves in Australia. And it is still run with a great philosophy!
They aim to respect the environment, the people of the region and the customers that consume their goods.
Juliet uses a mixture of their olives and house marinate them in oil with citrus, aromatics and spices including star anise, coriander, fennel seeds and cinnamon.
Why they are the perfect pair
You will find that the fruit in this wine softens the sharp, salty flavours in the olives, while the aromatics in the marinade bring out a rounded flavour in the wine.
See if you can taste the aromatics of black cherry, plum and violets with a spicy mocha background in the wine.
This concludes your tasting at Juliet Melbourne.
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