Ratings by Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes Probably the best effort I have tasted from Lynch-Moussas … in my career! Deep ruby/purple, with a sweet nose of creme de cassis intermixed with licorice, dried herbs, and vanilla, the wine is rich in fruit, has good glycerin, silky tannin, and a nice, spicy, layered finish. This… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes Composed of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot, the earthy, spicy 2008 offers up notes of underbrush, red and black fruits and subtle smoke in its medium to full-bodied, solidly tannic, structured personality. It will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and keep for two decades.(Wine Advocate… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes Cedar, burning embers, licorice, black currants, and espresso notes jump from the glass of this dense ruby/purple-colored, firm, tannic, powerful, and muscular style of Clerc-Milon. Quite virile, a bit angular, but at the same time packed and stacked, full and concentrated, this impressive blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon,… Read More »
Region Barossa Valley Grape Shiraz Tasting Notes The 2002 E & E Black Pepper Shiraz spent 18 months in French and American oak, 30% new. It is opaque purple-colored with an alluring nose of cedar, pencil lead, lavender, and blueberry. This leads to a Shiraz with good depth and grip, ripe flavors, and enough tannin… Read More »
Region: McLaren Vale Grape: 100% Chardonnay Tasting Notes Palate: Fragrant orange blossom and aromatic limes jump from the glass. Lively citrus and green apple and a creamy mid palate. A long finish reminiscent of lemon sorbet. – by Offical Website Pale quartz-green; early picking has a marked impact, giving it a quasi-sauvignon blanc edge to… Read More »
AOC – Saint Julien Cru Bourgeois Grape 65% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc Rating & Awards Rated "GOOD" by Robert Parker in his "Bordeaux – Comprehensive Guide"Tasting Notes Made by Ducru-Beaucaillou’s Bruno Borie, this is a fruit-driven, Merlot-dominated 2006 displaying notes of sweet cherries, tobacco leaf, and roasted herbs offered in a medium-bodied,… Read More »
Grape Shiraz Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Excellent – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine James Halliday 87Wine Spectator 91 Tasting Notes Colour : Deep plum red. Nose : Exotic. Lifted floral aromas combine with dark chocolate and cinnamon, citrus peel spices and tobacco. The savoury background is reminiscent of cold meats. Palate :… Read More »