DO – MontsantGrape 45% Garnacha25% Carinena25% Syrah5% Cabernet SauvignonRatings & Awards Robert Parker 9190+ points by Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar87 points by GUIA PENIN Tasting Notes The 2008 Jaspi Maragda is made up of 45% Garnacha, 25% Carinena, with the balance Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo. It sports an alluring bouquet of Asian spices,… Read More »
Grape Cabernet SauvignonShirazRatings*Penfolds – Bin RangeOutstanding – by Langton’s Classification Australian WineJames Halliday 95 Tasting Notes Strong purple-crimson; there is a cohesive element to the Bin releases of ’08, all showing very good fruit concentration and balance, as with the blackberry and blackcurrant flavours and tannins of this wine. Excellent cellaring potential. -by James Halliday
DOCG – BarbarescoGrape 100% Nebbiolo Ratings & Awards Robert Parker 91+Rated 4 stars by DECANTER Tasting Notes The 2006 Barbaresco Nubiola is a gorgeous, impeccably balanced wine. Sweet roses, dried cherries, spices and herbs are woven into a rich, textured fabric that caresses the palate with notable elegance and class. Deceptively medium in body, the… Read More »
酒莊 Winery : Castello di Monsanto 產區 Wine Region: 意大利經典奇揚地 Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy 葡萄品種 Grape Varieties: 90% 桑嬌維賽 Sangiovese, 5% 卡内奧羅 Canaiolo, 5% 科羅里諾 Colorino 酒度 Alcohol: 14-14.5% 評分 Rating: – CellarTracker 91 – Falstaff 90 陳年潛力 Cellar: 8-30 年/years (2008-2030) 釀造工藝 Vinification: 成立自1962年的現代化精品酒莊，屢獲國際大獎及高分評價；自1964年起，成爲該產區釀造頂級單一葡萄園佳釀的先驅者，旗艦級酒款亦只會在最佳年份推出。這款頂級紅酒是該產區第一款單一葡萄園佳釀，自1964年起只在最佳年份限量釀造。長達20個月法國橡木桶蘊藏演化，展現產區經典風格，現已成爲酒莊珍藏級名酒，並得到各地權威一致讚譽。 A modern wine estate with outstanding ratings since 1962. Monsanto produces the… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 96 Tasting Notes This is profound! 2008 Haut-Brion: The extraordinary 2008 Haut-Brion is a candidate for -wine of the vintage.- Composed of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, it reveals more evolution and complexity in its large-scaled perfume. The dense purple color is followed by a sweet nose… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 88 – 90 Tasting Notes A sweet, fruity, medium-bodied, surprisingly forward effort, the deep plum/purple-colored 2002 Gruaud Larose exhibits ripe aromas revealing herbaceous as well as spice notes. There is some potentially worrisome astringent tannin in the finish, but the wine??s depth augers well for this being ultimately resolved and integrated.… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 91 Tasting Notes The 1996 Montrose reveals outstanding potential. It boasts a saturated dark ruby/purple color, and aromas of new oak, jammy black currants, smoke, minerals, and new saddle leather. This multi-layered wine is rich and medium to full-bodied, with sweet tannin, a nicely-textured, concentrated mid-palate, and an impressively long finish.… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes Rauzan-Segla??s finesse-styled 2004 offers raspberry, cherry, forest floor, and dried herb-like characteristics in its deep ruby/purple-hued, medium-bodied personality. With excellent purity, freshness, and precision, it is not a blockbuster claret, but rather a stylish, elegant, accessible effort with sweet tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2022.(Wine Advocate #171 Jun 2007) By… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes A dense ruby/purple color as well as a muscular, ageworthy personality are found in this no BS sort of wine. It possesses loads of body, impressive concentration, and firm tannin in the finish. However, it is a wine for those who are able to defer their gratification as… Read More »