Ratings By Robert Parker (83-85) Tasting Notes The good news is that this is an elegant, friendly wine. The bad news is that there is not much to it, and the finish is short and compressed. The wine reveals toasty new oak, moderately ripe cherry fruit, and sweet tannin, but there is little concentration or… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes An up and coming Medoc property run by the ambitious entrepreneur Bernard Magrez, La Tour Carnet has come on strong of late and is finally living up to its reputation. The dense purple-colored 2000 boasts a sweet nose of graphite intermixed with cassis, licorice, and toasty espresso notes.… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes A sleeper of the vintage, this is a pure sexpot of a Margaux with lots of spring flower, jammy black cherry, black currant, graphite and smoky characteristics. With loads of fruit, a round, opulent texture and outstanding purity, this up-front, evolved, classic, medium to full-bodied Margaux can be… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes This is a successful and seductive wine. The saturated ruby color is followed by sweet, roasted herb, and black currant aromas with lush toasty oak notes. A blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 25% Cabernet Franc, this medium-weight, elegant yet richly fruity wine possesses enough tannin… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes The chunky, dark ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Belgrave reveals straightforward notes of black cherries and black currants, medium body, moderate tannin, and a soft, silky mouthfeel. It can be drunk now and over the next decade.(Wine Advocate #171 Jun 2007) By Robert Parker
Robert Parker : 92pts DOCG – Chianti Classico Grape 90% Sangiovese 10% Canaiolo & Colorino Rating&Awards Rated 5 stars by DECANTER 92pts by James Sucking Tasting Notes The 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva is a very pretty, centered wine. Dark cherries, plums, spices, menthol, cedar, game and tobacco are some of the notes that emerge from… Read More »
Region Coonawarra Grape Merlot Tasting Notes Medium red-purple; the bouquet is at once subtle yet complex, with savoury/foresty aromas which flow through seamlessly to the palate, where they are a little more intense, backed by plummy fruit and supported by soft tannins. One of the many faces of Australian Merlot. -89 pts by James Halliday