Ratings by Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes A sleeper of the vintage, this noteworthy effort offers a deep ruby/purple color along with a sweet, expressive bouquet of spring flowers, blackberries, and cassis. Abundant fruit, supple tannin, medium body, and a silky mouthfeel result in an irresistible claret. Enjoy it over the next 10-14 years.(Wine Advocate… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker (82-85) Tasting Notes Weedy, with moderately high tannin in the finish, this dark ruby/purple-colored Pauillac offers sweet cassis, dried herbs, and earth aromas. After good ripeness on the attack, the wine becomes more compressed. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2012.(Wine Advocate #128 Apr 2000) By Robert Parker
Ratings By Robert Parker 77 Tasting Notes This firm, tannic hard, and austere wine displays an impressive dark ruby/purple color as well as some background underbrush and black currants, but the tannins dominate in a wine that is somewhat weedy and a strong candidate to dry out in a decade or more.(Wine Advocate #181 Feb… Read More »
DO – Montsant Grape 40% Garnacha 30% Carinena 25% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Syrah Rating 90 points by WINE ENTHUSIAST Tasting Notes Coca I Fito’s 2009 Jaspi Negre is a blend of 40% Garnacha, 30% Carinena, with the balance Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo aged 4 months in French and American oak. Earthy minerals, licorice, espresso, violets,… Read More »
Region McLaren Vale Grape Shiraz Tasting Notes Rich, complex, earthy flavors emerge nicely on the firm-textured palate, mingling cherry, mint, gamy and spicy notes in a unique profile. Packs a lot of character into a solid frame, and the flavors last impressively. Best from 2003 through 2010. 790 cases made -91 pts by Wine Spectator… Read More »
Region Pyrenees Grape Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier Taltarni Brut Tache is a delicate and refreshing sparkling wine, Made from a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier from Victoria and Tasmania. Tache: the French word for stained. At disgorgrment Taltarni Brut Tache is stained with red wine, which imparts the unique taste… Read More »
DO – MontsantGrape 40% Garnacha30% Carinena25% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% SyrahRatings & Awards Robert Parker 89 89+ points by Stephen Tanzer,International Wine Cellar 90 points by WINE ENTHUSIAST Gold Medal – Sommelier Wine Awards, UK Tasting Notes The 2008 Jaspi is a blend of Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carinena, and Tempranillo. Deep crimson-colored, it offers up an… Read More »