Category Archives: Tasting Notes

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Ratings By Robert Parker (87-89) Tasting Notes The underrated estate of St.-Pierre deserves more attention. While the wines do not quite hit the heights of Leoville-Las-Cases, Leoville-Barton, or Leoville-Poyferre, they are remarkably consistent, chunky, husky Bordeaux with considerable character. The 1997 reveals a nicely saturated ruby/purple color, and an earthy, spicy, fruit-driven bouquet (primarily jammy… Read More »

Ratings By Robert Parker 94 Tasting Notes The finest Duhart-Milon ever made? This structured, tannic, dense ruby/purple-tinged Pauillac offers up hints of cassis, licorice, chocolate, and earth. Medium to full-bodied with good purity, strong tannins, and undeniable elegance, it reveals a character not dissimilar from its renowned sibling, Lafite-Rothschild. A blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon… Read More »

Ratings By Robert Parker88 Tasting Notes Licorice, creme de cassis, and toasty oak are typical of this classic Pauillac. It is full-bodied, with excellent sweetness, grip, structure, and more tannin than many 1999s possess. This structured, muscular effort will require patience. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2016.(Wine Advocate #140 Apr 2002) By Robert Parker

Ratings By Robert Parker (89-91)

Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes Broad and sexy, with supple tannin, the 2001 offers beguiling notes of toast, black currant liqueur, violets, and licorice in a seductive, opulent, medium to full-bodied, accessible style. It may deserve another point or two for pure pleasure. Proprietor Eric Albada Jelgersma is doing a splendid job rebuilding… Read More »

Ratings By Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes Although this dark ruby/purple-colored Cos Labory is more charming since bottling, aromatically it is closed, with red and black fruits just beginning to emerge. In the mouth, dusty tannin appears elevated, giving the wine a hard, dry, rough-textured finish. However, there is medium to full body, plenty of… Read More »

Region Geelong Grapes Blend of Cabernet & Merlot

DO – Ribera del Duero Grape 100% Tinto Fino / Tempranillo

Region Barossa Valley Grape Shiraz Tasting Notes Lovely wine in all respects; medium-bodied, with great regional character and fruit; filled with flavour, yet retains great elegance. Only 14 ° alcohol. -96 pts by James Halliday Smooth, focused and spicy, with a strong licorice note weaving through the finish, enhancing the black cherry flavors and letting… Read More »