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

Region- AOC – Haut Medoc Made by Chateau Giscours (3eme Cru Classe) Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlot 專門劃出40 公頃釀造此酒,而該地段 剛好走出 Margaux而進入Haut Medoc, 名字因此 而來

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 »

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 »