Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes This dark ruby/plum-colored, easy-going Margaux reveals a touch of herbaceousness along with too much new oak on the nose. Light to medium-bodied, well-balanced, and silky, it should be drunk over the next 6-7 years.(Wine Advocate #153 Jun 2004) By Robert Parker
Ratings by Robert Parker 95 Tasting Notes Another unbelievably rich, multidimensional, broad-shouldered wine, with slightly more elegance and less weight than the powerhouse 1996, this gorgeously proportioned, medium to full-bodied, fabulously ripe, rich, cassis-scented and flavored Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a beauty. It should be drinkable within 4-5 years, and keep for 25-30. This classic Pauillac is… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes The deep ruby/purple-hued 2003 d??Armailhac exhibits notes of Asian plum sauce interwoven with creme de cassis, licorice, and roasted herbs. With moderately high yet sweet tannin, an earthy character, and chewy, muscular, deep fruit as well as medium to full body, it should be drunk between 2008-2019.(Wine Advocate… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes A very good effort from Camensac, the 1997 reveals good cleanliness, elegance, and a spicy, berry, herb, and mineral-scented nose with mocha in the background. The wine is medium-bodied, with low acidity, and attractive density. It should drink well for 5-7 years.(Wine Advocate #128 Apr 2000) By Robert… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes Cantemerle??s new proprietors believe in producing delicate, beautifully wrought, finesse-styled wines that require some introspection. The deep ruby-hued 2005 displays aromas of licorice, roasted herbs, sweet cherries, and flowers. In the mouth, the wine seems almost light in comparison to its peers, but it possesses an ethereal seriousness,… Read More »
Region VIctoria Grapes Chardonnay Hand Picked from the vineyards surrounding Sally’s Hill including the famous Sally’s Paddock vineyard, these exceptional varietal wines reflect wonderful idiosyncratic characters and flavours of the unique style of Redbank Winery. Made in small batches, hand punched,wild yeast fermented and basket pressed, this wine truly express the potential of single varieties… Read More »
Region: Stellenbosch Grape: 100% Chardonnay(Unwooded) Points & Awards: 87 points by Wine Spectator Tasting Note: There is a lot of fresh fruit showing on the nose with apple and greengage vying for dominance. The sweetness of ripe fruit gives more depth to the mid palate but this richness is nicely balanced by the apple acidity… Read More »
AOC – Pomerol Grape 90% Merlot 10% Cabernet FrancRatings Robert Parker 87 Wine Spectator 83 Tasting Notes Richly fruity, straightforward, medium-bodied, and pure, the 2004 Bonalgue offers up aromas of smoky herbs infused with black cherries, plums, and mocha. Enjoy it over the next 5-7 years. -by Robert Parker A bit rustic, with damsons and… Read More »