Category Archives: Tasting Notes

DOCG – Chianti Classico Grape – 90% Sangiovese 10% Canaiolo and Colorino 評分 89 points by Robert Parker 94 points by Wine Front Review 90 points by Wine Spectator Tasting Note: The maturing lasts 12 months in 50 hl barrels of Slavonia oak.

AOC – Saint Estephe Cru Bourgeois Grape 50% Merlot25% Cabernet Sauvignon22% Cabernet Franc  3% Petit VerdotRating & Awards Rated "GOOD" by Robert Parker in his "Bordeaux – Comprehensive Guide",one of the top 17 producers in Saint-Estephe appellation. Top 100 – Everyday Bordeaux Wine Competition by Sopexa Hong Kong.

DOCG – Barbera d’AstiGrape 100% Barbera

Grape 100% Chardonnay Ratings Jeremy Oliver 93 Tasting Notes The Penfolds Reserve Bin label was created as a result of Penfolds Yattarna development project, under which outstanding, one off parcels of wine will be released. Penfolds reserve Bin 95A is a superbly structured. full bodied wine. The utmost attenion to detail has been placed ar… Read More »

DOCG – RoeroGrape100% NebbioloRatings Robert Parker 93 Tasting Notes Color: reddish purple Nose : dried rose, tobacco, spices Palate : black fruit, tobacco, spices and tannic Pairing: roasts with polenta, lamb, steak, main courses. -by Official Website The estate’s 2006 Roero Riserva Renesio is the most complete of these 2006 Roeros from Malvira. Deceptively medium… Read More »

Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Ratings Robert  Parker 90 James Halliday 87 Tasting Notes The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon has a very deep garnet-black color with aromas of black currant, kirsch, dried plums, bay leaf, cloves and black pepper plus just a touch of tree bark. The rich, full bodied palate has medium-high fine tannins and high acidity… Read More »

DOCG -Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoGrape 95% Sangiovese 5% Colorino & MammoloRatings & AwardsWine Spectator 87/ 92 points by GUIDA I VINI DI VERONELLI/ Silver Medal – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles/ Silver Medal – Int’l Wine & Spirit CompetitionTasting NotesIntense nose and palate, offering damson, plum and licoricy mineral. Earthy and full-bodied, with a round, juicy… Read More »

Ratings By Robert Parker 91 Tasting Notes The 1998 Margaux’s color is a dense ruby/purple. The wine is tannic and austere, but elegant, with notes of asphalt, blackberries, acacia flowers, and sweet, toasty oak. Subtle, rich, nicely-textured, and medium-bodied, it is built for the long haul. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2030. (Wine Advocate #134 Apr 2001) By… Read More »

Ratings By Robert Parker 84 Tasting Notes The significant rainfall during late September clearly had a noticeable impact on this 2006, which perhaps lacks ????selection?? as the French say. There is an element of dilution in this cuvee, and I would never recognize it as a Gruaud Larose except for the label. Dark ruby with… Read More »

Ratings By Robert Parker 95+ Tasting Notes Originally rated 96, this wine confirmed its early rating, although again, the backwardness and still very obvious tannins suggest another 7- to 8-year wait. Dense ruby/purple, with a bouquet of blueberry, crushed rock, and some floral notes, the wine is medium to full-bodied , rich, powerful, but again… Read More »