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This year, RESTRICTED QUANTITIES invites you to experience the magic of craft winemaking with an expressive collection of alluring wines that will charm you at first sip but make a lasting impression with their magnetic power.

Deeply energetic, captivating and attractive, these five charismatic creatures hailing from Australia and South Africa – Vivid, Majestic, Alluring, Dazzling and Elegant are bound to enrapture the winemaker in you.

Vivid

Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre (GSM) Red Blend | Australia

The spirited one in the Charisma Collection!
Aromatic and feathery yet passionately intense, VIVID embodies new-world sophistication as the most distinguished blend in the room! Charming with its complex red fruit flavours, this spicy Australian Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre extrovert is not only socially adored, but a fiery entertainer with a vibrant and invigorating personality.

Spicy flare with a nose of juicy red fruits and ripe cherries. Smoked meatiness and chocolate flavour on the palate. Tannins are feathery and velvety smooth.

Oak: Medium | Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium

Food Pairings
A sublime pairing for Braised Beef Stew, Lamb & Rosemary Pie or Chicken Schnitzel.

About the label
The Cassowary, fierce flightless bird native to Australia’s Forests.

Release Date: January 2023
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Majestic

Semillon Sauvignon Blanc White Blend | Australia

The refreshing star in the Charisma Collection!
Making a splash with its premium signature style, MAJESTIC swirls an instant attraction. Fruit driven and regally crisp, this fragrant Australia Semillion Sauvignon Blanc sings harmoniously together. Beautifully balanced with a graceful succulence, never has a spectacular blend been so melodically intriguing.

A fresh bouquet of ripe apples, pear and gooseberry with a hint of oak. Delicate grassy and herbaceous flavour notes. Deliciously aromatic with a medium-long finish.

Oak: Light | Sweetness: Dry | Body: Light

Food Pairings
An enchanted match for Oven Roasted Cherry Tomato Salmon Trout, Grilled Garlic & Herb Prawns or Creamy Chicken Risotto.

About the label
The Humpback Whale, graceful acrobat within Australia’s crystal blue Coastlines.

Release Date: January 2023

Alluring

Merlot | Australia

The smooth-talker of the Charisma Collection!
Velvety, sensual and romantic at heart, ALLURING sparks an undeniable attraction worthy of turning heads around the globe. Ripe and plush with a soft finish, this arousing plummy Australian Merlot pulls you right into the glass. Adored for its wildly popular taste and easy-going charm, it’s not surprising that this irresistible beauty captivates winemakers everywhere.

Wonderfully fleshy with big hits of plum, jam, raisin and red berries. Gently spiced, silky tannins and a smoky oak finish, round out a phenomenally suave demeanor.

Oak: Medium | Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium

Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with Root Vegetable Pork Roast, Gruyère Potatoes au Gratin or Peppery Sausage Lasagna.

About the label
The Leafy Sea Dragon, spectacular fish camouflaged in cool reefs off the Southern and Western coasts of Australia

February 2023 Release
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Dazzling

Pinotage | South Africa

The dymanic lead of the Charisma Collection!
Distinctly striking and audacious, DAZZLING fearlessly claims your attention with its stunning profile. Delivering an unforgettable smoky aroma, this uniquely famous South African Pinotage is proudly bolder than its predecessors Cinsault and Pinot Noir. Thrilling palettes with coffee flavours, you can expect this admired powerhouse to entice legions of fans the world over.

Upfront smoky aromas, prunes and blackberries on the nose. Indulgent espresso on the palate makes for a remarkably firm and unique pour.

Oak: Heavy | Sweetness: Dry | Body: Full-bodied

Food Pairings
Impressive pairing for Coffee Rubbed Ribs, Braai Portobello Burgers or Beef & Mustard Seed Curry.

About the label
The Gemsbok, stunning gatekeeper of arid South African Deserts.

March 2023 Release

Elagant

Chenin Blanc Chardonnay Viognier White Blend | South Africa

The revered star of the Charisma Collection!
Intriguingly floral and luxuriously lithe, ELEGANT upholds an impressive and well-balanced swagger. This exceptionally bright South African Chenin Blanc Chardonnay Viognier is exquisitely adaptive and wildly versatile. Lingering citrus notes and herbaceous aromas inspire a stylish, respected and fiercely beloved blend that lingers long past its first encounter.

Divine pink grapefruit, pear, peach, lemon and citrus aromas burst like sunshine on the palate! Floral undertones and delicate spice leave a nuanced mouthfeel.

Oak: Unoaked | Sweetness: Dry | Body: Medium

Food Pairings
Couple with Sage Butter Chicken, Pan-Roasted Lobster with Chive Beurre Blanc or Grilled Pork & Apple Salad.

About the label
The Cape Leopard, legendary survivor of South Africa’s rugged Mountain Ranges.

April 2023 Release
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