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Ratings By Robert Parker 93+ Tasting Notes A powerhouse effort from this small classified growth St.-Julien estate, the 2003’s thick, unctuous-looking purple color is accompanied by an explosive perfume of cigar tobacco, melted licorice, incense, creme de cassis, and spice box. Opulent, full-bodied, and rich with firm tannin and higher glycerin and alcohol than usual,… Read More »

Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes This dark plum-colored, sexy, soft, medium-bodied, low acid Lafon Rochet reveals chewy black fruits intermixed with new wood and minerals. Exhibiting good density and ripeness, it is a very good effort in this accessible, drinker-friendly vintage. Anticipated maturity: now-2008.(Wine Advocate #128Apr 2000) By Robert Parker

Ratings By Robert Parker 96+ Tasting Notes The work that Alfred Tesseron and his winemaking team have done at this estate since 1994 is remarkable. At this fabulous terroir just south of Mouton-Rothschild, Tesseron has made major investments, and instituted incredibly severe selections in both the vineyard and winery. The result is a succession of… Read More »

Ratings by Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes Aromas of red currants, dried herbs, tobacco, and wood emerge from this medium-bodied 1999. Plum, currant, and cherry fruit, soft acidity, and light tannin suggest consumption is warranted over the next 6-7 years.(Wine Advocate #140 Apr 2002) By Robert Parker

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Ratings By Robert Parker 78 Tasting Notes Cos Labory??s weak, medium ruby color has more in common with a washed out Burgundy than Bordeaux. Hints of compost, herbs, damp earth, and soil scents are followed by a stretched, lean, austere claret to drink during its first 7-8 years of life.(Wine Advocate #153 Jun 2004) By… Read More »

DOC – Breganze Grape 100% Pinot Grigio Tasting Notes Colour: straw yellow Nose: floral and fruity, delicate, white peach Palate:crisp and minerally with hints of exotic fruit Matching with food : Marsoni fritti Serving Temperature: 8-10°C -by Official Website

Region – Barossa Valley ( Australia) Grape – 100% Shiraz Rating 94 pts by James Halliday Tasting Notes Bright hue of medium depth; has a greater volume of red and black cherry, plum and cedar than the color suggest; 18 months in French oak has added texture as well as flavor to this very elegant,… Read More »

Region Grampians Grape Shiraz Tasting Notes Medium purple-red; high-toned black cherry fruit marries with soft French oak on the bouquet; the palate offers cherry, mint and berry fruit flavours, with those utterly distinctive, hallmark fine tannins of Great Western -91 pts by James Halliday