Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes Prieure-Lichine has turned things around over recent vintages and is now producing its finest wines since the late 1960s and early 1970s when the late Alexis Lichine was in control. The respected winemaking consultant, Stephane Derenoncourt, is partly responsible for the return to high quality at this estate.… Read More »
Ratings by Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes This wine is jammy black currant fruit intermixed with cedar wood, herbs, spice, and pepper. It is a light-styled yet friendly effort with creamy new oak, low acidity, and a medium-bodied, attractive albeit superficial appeal. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.(Wine Advocate #128Apr 2000) By Robert Parker
Ratings By Robert Parker 91 Tasting Notes The issue I had with this wine??s rusticity and high tannin level in barrel has been resolved. There is no doubting its serious concentration, dense ruby/purple color, and attractive aromatics (blackberries, cassis, creosote, spring flowers, and licorice). It offers plenty of body and concentration as well as relatively… Read More »
Region Heathcote Grape Shiraz Tasting Notes Very deep garnet-black colored, the 2002 Georgia’s Paddock Shiraz gives a great intensity of mulberry and dried plum aromas with hints of figs, mocha, prosciutto, soy and a whiff of camphor. Full bodied and generously fruited, it has a solid foundation of medium-firm grainy tannins and high acid, finishing… Read More »
Region: Hawkes Bay Grapes: Merlot Cabernet Tasting Note: Red Currant, blackberry and darks plums intermingle with a range of savoury characters to create an immediate appealing wine. An ideal match with lamb shanks on mash with fresh green beans. -by Official Website ——————————————————————————– The 3 stones on our label signify the core elements of winemaking… Read More »