Category Archives: Tasting Notes

Chateau Grand-Puy-Ducasse 1997

Ratings by Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes The 1997 Grand-Puy-Ducasse is dark ruby-colored, with a sweet black fruit-scented nose intermixed with weedy scents, vanilla, and earth. The mid-palate is plump and round, but the wine displays an abrupt finish with a certain austerity and angularity. This offering requires more flesh and concentration to merit a… Read More »

Chateau du Tertre 2005

Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes Even in the highly acclaimed 2005 vintage, Du Tertre remains under most consumer??s radar. Made by essentially the same winemaking team as Giscours, this cuvee exhibits a dense purple color, followed by earthy, truffle, smoky blackberry, floral, and cassis aromas. It is a beautifully pure, medium to full-bodied… Read More »

Chateau Cos Labory 1999

Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes A medium dark ruby color is followed by aromas of sweet currants and new oak in this moderately intense, soft, low acid, charming St.-Estephe. The wine possesses sweet tannin and an up-front personality that will provide plenty of pleasure over the next decade.(Wine Advocate #140 Apr 2002) By… Read More »

Baigorri Reserva Rioja DOCa 2005

Robert Parker: 94pts DOCa – Rioja Grape 100% Tempranillo Tasting Notes Dark concentrated cherry red wine, lively and potent in nose with leather, liquorice and black pepper aromas. The primary compote fruit aromas are maintained. Balance between its tannins and acidity. A full body with an elegant bitter finish. It long persists on the palate.… Read More »

De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2008 (375ml)

Region Riverina Grape Semillon Tasting Notes right yellow-gold; the vast experience of De Bortoli with this style results in a wine with the rich, opulent and sweet fruit balanced by the acidity missing from lesser wines; cumquat, mandarin, honey and vanilla are all part of the package -95 pts by James Halliday Long, very luscious… Read More »

Wirra Wirra Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2009

Region McLaren Vale Grape Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Tasting Notes Composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot, the 2009 Church Block has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and intense aromas of black cherry and blueberry plus hints of chocolate box, baking spices and vanilla. Rich, ripe and with mouth-filling, vibrant flavors on the medium to… Read More »

Chateau D’Argadens 2008

Region: AOC – Bordeaux Superieur Grapes: 63% Merlot 32% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Cabernet Franc 評分及奬項: Top 100-Everyday Bordeaux Wine Competition 2009 (SOPEXA HK) 金獎 – Concours General Agricole, Paris 2008 Commended (International Wine Challenge 2012) Tasting Note: Clad in deep ruby red with garnet tints, this wine offers fine, elegant aromas of ripe red fruit… Read More »

Bovier & Fils Chablis 1er Cur “Cote de Lechet” 2012

AOC – Chablis 1er Cru Grape – 100% Chardonnay Tasting Note: The bouquet is typical of French white wines: fresh, light and fruity with very little vanilla & mineral flavor. Good aromatic strength, good length Cote de Lechet once belonged to the monks of Pontigny, is one of the most famous vineyards on the left… Read More »

Chateau Beaumont 2006

AOC – Haut MedocCru Bourgeois Superieur Grape 50% Cabernet Sauvignon30% Merlot 20% Petit Verdot Ratings Wine Spectator 86 Tasting Notes The Merlot were very dark, fleshy and well-structured and the Cabernet Sauvignon very fruity and lively. Today, this vintage is comparable to 2002. –by Official Website A silky, fruity wine, with berry and mineral character.… Read More »

Legado Munoz Chardonnay VDT de Castilla 2008

VDT – La Mancha Grape100% ChardonnayRating & Awards / Bronze Medal – Japan Wine Challenge Tasting Notes White wine fermented in American Oak Casks and aged for 6 months on its own lees. Clean and bright, golden colour with greenish hues.intense of complex aroma. Toasted wood well integrated with nuances of citric fruits, coconut and… Read More »