Robert Parker : 89pts DOCG – Chianti Classico Grapes 90% Sangiovese 10% Canaiolo and Colorino Ratings & Awards Rated 4 stars by DECANTER Wine Front Review 94 Tasting Notes The 2008 Chianti Classico is a pretty, fresh wine ideal for near-term enjoyment. The Chianti Classico is fleshier and deeper than the Monrosso, with a juiciness… Read More »
Region Heathcote Grape Shiraz Cabernet Franc Tasting Notes Less dense colour than Georgia’s Paddock; overall, far more savoury and less luscious; bitter chocolate, spice and blackberry power the long finish to redeem the wine. -94 pts by James Halliday This wine needs plenty of time for its reserved expression of spicy, currant-like flavours of cranberries,… Read More »
AOP – Vin D’Alsace Grape – Gewurztraminer Tasting Notes Golden shiny yellow Candied, lychee, aromas and rose perfume. Rich, very well balanced body supplanted by intense flavours, spicy. Excellent with foie gras, spicy, exotic dishes, soft and washed rind cheeses, desserts like pies and crumbles. -by Official Website
AOC – Pauillac Grand Cru Classe – 5eme Grape 50% Cabernet Sauvignon45% Merlot 5% Cabernet FrancRatings Wine Spectator 88 Tasting Notes Although hardly inspiring, the 2000 may be the best Pedesclaux I have ever tasted. Certainly the property seems to be moving in the right direction. Dark ruby/purple, with an overlay of firm tannin, this… Read More »
DO – Ribera del DueroGrape 100% Tinto Fino / TempranilloRatingsRobert Parker 88Tasting NotesThe 2009 Joven is a fruity, forward, plush, seamless effort that shows off the best aspects of the 2009 vintage in Ribera del Duero. It is an excellent value for drinking over the next 3-4 years. -by Robert Parker
Grape 100% Chardonnay Ratings James Halliday 88 Jeremy Oliver 95 Tasting Notes COLOUR Pale straw with brilliant green hues. NOSE A full rich Chardonnay with deep, complex aromas of golden apples, mango and paw paw and hints of grapefruit. The primary fruit flavours are enhanced by spicy/cinnamon/smoky oak characters together with the subtle butteriness of… Read More »
DOCa – RiojaGrape 95% Tempranillo 5% Garnacha Ratings & Awards Robert Parker 88Silver Medal – Challenge International du Vin 2008, FranceBronze Medal – Decanter World Wine Awards 2008 Tasting Notes Red ruby colour. Nose is clean appearing balsamic notes and memories of hardwoods.The entry on the palate is smooth and velvety mouth and passage with… Read More »
AOC – Saint Julien Grand Cru Classe – 2eme Grape 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% MerlotRatings Robert Parker 89 Wine Spectator 90 Tasting NotesIt is good to see this wine showing much better from bottle than it did from barrel, where it had a certain leanness and herbaceousness. There is still a hint of dried herbs… Read More »