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.
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 your in Sicily, you know which wine to get!
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Polenta Chips with Aioli
We have paired this rich wine with Punch Lane’s speciality polenta chips with black garlic aioli.
Why they are the perfect pair
The sweet pungency of the black aioli with the crunchy creaminess of the polenta match this wine brilliantly cutting through the acidity and bringing out the fruit flavours of this wine.
THE ALL-NATURAL SENSATION
In the middle
2018 Amarit Chardonnay
Our next wine is the fresh and natural 2018 Amarit Chardonnay from Mornington, 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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Fried Arancini Ball with Pepper Coulis
We have paired this with a delicious house-made fried arancini rice ball accompanied with a roasted sweet pepper coulis.
Why they are the perfect pair
The nuttiness and minerality in this wine compliment the sweet smokiness of the arancini ball. The eggplant and tomato are not too intrusive for the taste of the wine and allow the creaminess of the wine to come out. See if can taste the mix of sweetness and the mineral finish on your palate.
THE UNDER DOG
To the right
2017 La La Land Malbec
Our final tasting is the new “it” wine of 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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Mount Zero House Marinated Olives
We have paired this wine with Mount Zero house marinated olives from the Grampians in Victoria.
The Mount Zero olive grove is one of the oldest groves in Australia. It is still family-run with a great philosophy! They aim to respect the environment, the people of the region and the customers that consume their goods. Punch Lane uses a mixture of their olives and house marinate them in oil with citrus, aromatics and spices including star anise, coriander and fennel seeds and cinnamon.
Why they are the perfect pair
You will find that 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 the formal part of your Sidedoor experience…
…But feel free to stick around for another bite at Punch Lane. They will take excellent care of you :)
We hope you’ve enjoyed this tasting and learning journey!
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