VDT – La Mancha Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes Appearance: Red cherry with deep reddish-purple rim. Nose: Great aromatic intensity amongst which typical Cabernet Sauvignon aromas abound: notes of spices such as pepper, gentle aromas of balsamic, eucalyptus and liquorice and an intense fruity touch in which forest fruit predominates (blackberry-Cassis).The aroma of wood… Read More »
AOC – Saint Julien Grape Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Tasting Notes Typical of its appellation, elegant and luscious with a fine structure.It is a contemporary vin de plaisir, to be enjoyed in its youth. -by Official Website ——————————————————————————– The third label wine made by Borie Family of Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillo.
AOC – Saint Julien Cru Bourgeois Grape Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Rating & Awards Rated GOOD by Robert Parker in his Bordeaux – Comprehensive Guide Tasting Notes Another sleeper of the vintage, this very stylish St.-Julien has a dark ruby/purple color, light tannins, but beautiful berry fruit intermixed with some underbrush, mocha, and floral… Read More »
Region: McLaren Vale Grape: 100% Chardonnay Tasting Notes Palate: Fragrant orange blossom and aromatic limes jump from the glass. Lively citrus and green apple and a creamy mid palate. A long finish reminiscent of lemon sorbet. – by Offical Website Pale quartz-green; early picking has a marked impact, giving it a quasi-sauvignon blanc edge to… Read More »
Region Coonawarra Grape Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes Dark, dense and supple, soft enough to be almost watery, with odd mint and vegetal overtones to the ripe Cabernet fruit. Drink now through 2007. 8,532 cases made. -85 pts by Wine Spectator N/A -82 pts by Jeremy Oliver Deep purple-red; sweet cassis fruit and powerful but integrated… Read More »
Region Coonawarra Grape Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes Firm and flavorful, a bit muddled but has blackberry, herb, earth and currant flavors. Tannins wrap around the finish. Needs cellaring. Best from 2002 through 2010. 725 cases imported. -85 pts by Wine Spectator Dark, deep red-purple; the bouquet is as concentrated and rich as one would expect,… Read More »
Region McLaren Vale Grape Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Tasting Notes Composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot, the 2009 Church Block has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and intense aromas of black cherry and blueberry plus hints of chocolate box, baking spices and vanilla. Rich, ripe and with mouth-filling, vibrant flavors on the medium to… Read More »
Region Clare Valley Grape Shiraz Tasting Notes Bright, clear crimson; medium-bodied, supple and smooth, remarkably so for Wendouree; has great length and elegance, revealing ever more of its future with each sip. -95 pts by James Halliday A superlative and evenly ripened wine from this hot vintage, with a deep, dark and brooding bouquet whose… Read More »