Category Archives: Tasting Notes

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Ratings By Robert Parker 91+ Tasting Notes The dense ruby/purple-colored 2003 is surprisingly fresh and crisp, displaying no signs of the vintage??s extreme heat. This full-bodied, powerful, rich, backward, dense, tannic effort reveals notes of Chinese black tea, creme de cassis, licorice, and melted chocolate. Give it 4-5 years of cellaring, and drink it over… Read More »

AOC – Pommard Cuvee Tradition Grape 100% Pinot Noir

Region Barossa Valley Grape Shiraz Tasting Notes Leather, prune, licorice, plum and blackberry all intermingle on the supple palate; simply dose not have the intense focus of the best 04s, but is a pretty good wine. -91 pts by James Halliday The 2003 E & E Black Pepper Shiraz is less densely colored and is… Read More »

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: AOC – Saint Julien Grape: Red Bordeaux Blend Second wine of Chateau Talbot Tasting Note: This is one of the best second wines of the Médoc. This is a classic, elegant wine, with a clear, well-designed structure and a long, fresh final. -by offical website

AOC – Medoc Cru Bourgeois SuperieurRatingsRobert Parker 89 Tasting Notes One of the finest cru bourgeois in the Medoc, this impeccably made 2005 exhibits notions of black olives, black currants, spice box, and cedar in its complex, classically styled bouquet. Medium-bodied with excellent purity, richness, and power, sweet tannin, beautiful fruit, and admirable depth, this… Read More »

Grape 100% Sauvignon Blanc Rose of Sauvignon Blanc with a dash of Syrah

Grape Pinot Noir Ratings *Penfolds – Cellar ReserveRobert Parker 89James Halliday 88 Tasting Notes The 2008 Cellar Reserve Pinot Noir was naturally fermented and aged on its lees for 9 months in 58% new French oak before bottling without fining or filtration. Dark ruby-colored, it displays an alluring bouquet of toasty oak, black cherry, and… Read More »

Grape 100% Arnies Ratings Robert Parker 90 Wine Spectator 90 Tasting Notes Color: straw yellow Perfume: fresh fruit, hints of honey and tropical fruit Flavor profile: apples, fresh fruits and a touch of honey Pairing: with fresh fish, soups, pasta and fresh cheeses. – by Offical Wesbsite . The 2009 Roero Arneis Trinita is simply… Read More »