Fall Classics: Revel in the “baby” Ornellaia Le Volte Toscana and an aged Semillon from Mount Pleasant
As we transition into delightfully cooler days and evenings here in Hong Kong, we look to wines with more substance and body to complement the richer, heartier fare. Understanding that many of our members plan their wine experience with food in mind, we’ve conveniently designed the November box around upcoming seasonal celebrations that you may be planning. From Thanksgiving to Diwali to that next dinner in or out with friends and family, the wines in your box are bound to offer a memorable twist on familiar and new varietals.
For those looking to top-up on their current subscriptions or planning dinner parties, our Classic and Adventure Toasst boxes are designed for festive gatherings of all types of wine drinkers to complement meals from start to finish. Both boxes feature wines that are exclusive to trade and to Toasst members which is always a surprise delight for guests. The single-order boxes also make a great gift for wine loving friends who enjoy familiar favorites with a twist from leading independent winemakers around the world. Order directly from our Shop page to order or contact our wine concierge at info@toasst.co to customize bulk orders for your upcoming events.
Highlights from the Toasst November box:
A certified organic Hunter Valley blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Verdelho, the Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Aged Semillon 2007 blew us away with its stature and body and is a fun surprise for guests over for dinner. Inspired by the Queen's 1954 visit, it's been aged in French oak with a beautiful complexity, showing well-balanced ripe stone fruit, zippy citrus, subtle tropical notes with a hint of honey, oak, smoke and textured oiliness. High acidity on the palate with a roundabout way of sweetness, this is a wonderful Fall classic wine. Try with a mild double Gloucester or Gouda or foie gras or tuck in with a roast turkey, glazed ham, smoked pork chops, chicken pot pie or mushroom risotto.
Our die-hard red lovers will be delighted to see our score this month in the form of the Ornellaia Le Volte Toscana 2015. Insiders call it a "baby Ornellaia”, a very approachable blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese from the famous Bordeaux-style winemaker near Bolgheri in Italy. With a seductive, alluring nose of rich black and red cherry fruit, herbal notes, earth, mushroom, and hint of chocolate and tobacco, it stands up as a lively partner to traditional Tuscan cuisine such as braised veal shanks or beef stew with garlic and herbs or experiment with grilled pork with rosemary and creamy polenta and Amy’s truly divine Chipotle Sausage and Sweet Potato Enchilada recipe here (also delicious with the Mount Pleasant semillon!)
Also we couldn’t help but include a sparkling for the November box given that many of our members have asked for ideas on an aperitif to kick off a Thanksgiving (or any occasion) dinner. A Sardinian take on a fresh, light and lively Spumante made via the tank method, the Argiolas Tagliamare Brut NV opens with white floral aromas and blossoms into a mineral, toasty biscuit nose with a textured, medium bodied finish.
Don’t forget to earn more wine by helping your friends save on wine! For every friend that you refer, they get HKD 250 off their first order and you get HKD 250 off towards your next subscription Toasst box or Shop box (offer good for new customer sign-ups only).
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