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     ENGLEWOOD WINE MERCHANTS MAY 6, 2008     

 

2004

ANURA

"MAESTRO"

PRIVATE CELLAR

Simonsberg,
South Africa

Varietals:
58% Syrah; 26% Mourvedre;
16% Grenache

[300 cases imported]

Tasting Notes:

A classic Rhone blend producing an aromatic wine with notes of ripe dark berries and spice with touches of cloves and pepper. The wine has a terrific, rich mouth feel of oak and dried cherries with a creamy caramel finish. Aged in new and second fill French oak barrels for 24 months. This is a perfect wine to commence your barbecue season. Enjoy!

ANURA "MAESTRO"
A SOUTH AFRICAN SYMPHONY IN A BOTTLE

— LIMITED QUANTITIES —

($28.00 per bottle / $336.00 per case) Sometimes luck, timing, and a little good weather are all you need for a wonderful day. Yesterday, we managed to hit all three with a gorgeous day on the golf course. When the time came to walk to the 19th hole, the glow of the grill and a bottle of 2004 Anura 'Maestro' from South Africa was all that was left to complete the day.
    Nothing complements finely grilled food quite like a well balanced blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre (a classic Rhone blend). Anura Maestro is an aromatic wine with notes of ripe dark berries and spice with a touch of cloves and pepper. A rich mouth feel is supported by well integrated oak along with dried cherries and a creamy caramel finish. This blend has been popularized by Rhone producers for decades; however, one would be hard pressed to find such a great value within the Rhone.
    This particular wine complements grilled meats, chicken, and vegetables so well we found ourselves repeatedly refilling our glasses and our plates. Anura is situated in the heart of the Cape Wine lands between Paarl and Stellenbosch in the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountain Range. The 2004 Anura Maestro recieved a medal at "Veritas" which is South Africa's oldest and most prestigious wine competition. This wine is nothing short of spectacular and a perfect wine to commence your barbecue season. Enjoy! Order Here.


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By Andrew Wellisch, Co-Owner of Englewood
Wine Merchants

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