Category Archives: Tasting Notes
Redbank Sally”s Hill Chardonnay 2005
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 »
Glenelly Glass Collection Chardonnay 2011
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 »
Le Haut Medoc de Giscours 2009
Chateau Bonalgue 2004
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 »
Castello di Monsanto “Monrosso” Chianti DOCG 2008
DOCG – ChiantiGrape Sangiovese Rating & Awards Robert Parker 87Wine Spectator 87 WINE ENTHUSIAST 91 Tasting Notes Straightforward, with berry and mineral notes and crisp, citrusy acidity. Medium-bodied. Drink now. -by Wine Spectator The 2008 Chianti Monrosso is an entry-level wine made from estate owned vineyards in Chianti rather than Chianti Classico. The Monrosso is… Read More »
Penfolds RWT 1998
Grape Shiraz Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Excellent – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine Jeremy Oliver 97 James Halliday 90 Wine Spectator 92 Tasting Notes Colour : Dense crimson red. Nose : Rich, saturated, Christmas pudding-like fruit and stylish French oak are immediately obvious, followed by more subtle aromas of dried glace fruits… Read More »
Punters Corner “Spartacus” Coonawarra Reserve Shiraz 2005
Grape 100% Shiraz Ratings James Halliday 96 Tasting NotesVintage 2005 was another vintage of very low yields; the growing season was warm with fruit ripening late in a dry autumn. Sourced from Punters Corner 32 year old vines at the Cellar Door block, the wine spent 18 months in new and seasoned Bossuet French oak.… Read More »
Malvira “Trinita” Roero Riserva DOCG 2005 (Special Format)
DOCG – RoeroGrape100% NebbioloRatings Robert Parker 91 Tasting Notes Color: reddish purple Nose : dried rose, spices, black fruits and mint Palate : black fruit, tobacco, spices and tannic Pairing: roasts with polenta, lamb, steak, main courses. -by Official Website The 2005 Roero Riserva Trinita is a gorgeous wine redolent of perfumed raspberries, cherries, flowers… Read More »
Chateau Latour 1998
AOC – Paulliac Grand Cru Classes – 1eme Ratings Robert Parker 94 Wine Spectator 90 Tasting Notes Not a blockbuster, the 1998 possesses a dark garnet/purple color in addition to a complex bouquet of underbrush, cedar, walnuts, and licorice-tinged black currants. Although medium to full-bodied and moderately tannic, it lacks the expansiveness in the mid-palate… Read More »
