Robert Parker : 89pts DOCG – Chianti Classico Grapes 90% Sangiovese 10% Canaiolo and Colorino Ratings & Awards Rated 4 stars by DECANTER Wine Front Review 94 Tasting Notes The 2008 Chianti Classico is a pretty, fresh wine ideal for near-term enjoyment. The Chianti Classico is fleshier and deeper than the Monrosso, with a juiciness… Read More »
Region Heathcote Grape Shiraz Cabernet Franc Tasting Notes Less dense colour than Georgia’s Paddock; overall, far more savoury and less luscious; bitter chocolate, spice and blackberry power the long finish to redeem the wine. -94 pts by James Halliday This wine needs plenty of time for its reserved expression of spicy, currant-like flavours of cranberries,… Read More »
AOP – Vin D’Alsace Grape – Gewurztraminer Tasting Notes Golden shiny yellow Candied, lychee, aromas and rose perfume. Rich, very well balanced body supplanted by intense flavours, spicy. Excellent with foie gras, spicy, exotic dishes, soft and washed rind cheeses, desserts like pies and crumbles. -by Official Website
AOC – Pauillac Grand Cru Classe – 5eme Grape 50% Cabernet Sauvignon45% Merlot 5% Cabernet FrancRatings Wine Spectator 88 Tasting Notes Although hardly inspiring, the 2000 may be the best Pedesclaux I have ever tasted. Certainly the property seems to be moving in the right direction. Dark ruby/purple, with an overlay of firm tannin, this… Read More »
DO – Ribera del DueroGrape 100% Tinto Fino / TempranilloRatingsRobert Parker 88Tasting NotesThe 2009 Joven is a fruity, forward, plush, seamless effort that shows off the best aspects of the 2009 vintage in Ribera del Duero. It is an excellent value for drinking over the next 3-4 years. -by Robert Parker
Grape 100% Chardonnay Ratings James Halliday 88 Jeremy Oliver 95 Tasting Notes COLOUR Pale straw with brilliant green hues. NOSE A full rich Chardonnay with deep, complex aromas of golden apples, mango and paw paw and hints of grapefruit. The primary fruit flavours are enhanced by spicy/cinnamon/smoky oak characters together with the subtle butteriness of… Read More »
AOC – Margaux Grand Cru Classe – 3eme Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot , Petit Verdot Ratings Robert Parker 90Wine Spectator 94 Tasting NotesThe inky color has purple highlights.Aromatically it explodes with blackcurrants, blackberries, figs, prunes, gingerbread, sandalwood, mint, cedar, leather, and truffle?-The attack shows a flamboyantly gothic architecture: opulent fruit, an elegant tannic structure, ideal… Read More »
Grape100% ShirazRatings & Awards/ Gold Medal – Challenge du Vin France 2009/ Rated 4 stars by WINESTATE/ Silver Medal – Finger Lake International Wine Competition 2009Tasting NotesColour: Intense red purpleBouquet: Huge lifted fresh flavours of spice and pepper with ripe cherry berry fruit balance with cedar oakPalate: Big long intense mouthful of ripe berry fruit,… Read More »