Category Archives: Tasting Notes

Dalwhinnie Pyrenees Shiraz 2000

Region Pyrenees Grape Shiraz Tasting Notes Deep but bright full purple-red; a smooth, classy bouquet with sweet damson plum fruit, followed by the usual immaculately sculpted palate offering sumptuous plum and dark cherry, positive but not overly assertive oak, and lingering, ripe tannins. -96 pts by James Halliday The 2000 Shiraz Moonambel is subtle and… Read More »

Wendouree A.P. Birks Shiraz 2005

Region Clare Valley Grape Shiraz Tasting Notes Bright, clear crimson; medium-bodied, supple and smooth, remarkably so for Wendouree; has great length and elegance, revealing ever more of its future with each sip. -95 pts by James Halliday A superlative and evenly ripened wine from this hot vintage, with a deep, dark and brooding bouquet whose… Read More »

Casa Martelletti Barolo DOCG 2006 Riserve

Region:Barolo DOCG Grape – 100% Nebbiolo 奬項 Silver Medal -MUNDUS Vini, Germany Tasting Note: Stored for 5 years, including four years in French oak barrels. Red-garnet color, reflecting the orange taste and harmony of violet, rose, cinnamon, vanilla and licorice together, aristocratic elegance, finish soft long. Sober for 1 to 2 hours, suitable for a… Read More »

Castello Di Monsanto Chianti Classico 2009

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.

Chateau Coutelin-Merville 2005

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.

Penfolds Reserve BIN 95A Chardonnay 1995

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 »

Malvira “Renesio” Roero Riserva DOCG 2006

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 »

Arlewood Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

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 »

Fassati “Salarco”,Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG 2003

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 »