Category Archives: Tasting Notes

Chateau Batailley 2001

Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes Typically stern, masculine, firm, and almost completely closed, this dark plum-colored, medium-bodied Pauillac offers hints of earth as well as black currant fruit in a virile, monolithic format. It possesses good weight and depth, and aging may bring forth more character and charm. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2014.(Wine Advocate #153… Read More »

Chateau Lynch-Moussas 1995

Ratings by Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes After bottling, the 1995 Lynch-Moussas is a very good wine, with a dark ruby color, spicy, cedary, cassis fruit in its moderately-endowed nose, good ripeness and flesh on the attack, and a dry, clean, moderately tannic finish with grip and delineation. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2016. Lynch-Moussas is clearly on… Read More »

Chateau Haut-Bages-Liberal 2003

Ratings By Robert Parker 87? Tasting Notes A dark ruby/purple color is followed by aromas of cassis, herbs, and underbrush in this spicy, moderately oaky Pauillac. Bitter tannins in the finish make a final judgment somewhat cautionary. Two to three years of cellaring may be beneficial, but whether the fruit or the tannin will last… Read More »

Chateau Clerc-Milon 1997

Ratings By Robert Parker (89) Tasting Notes Because of its low acidity and evolved style, the 1997 Clerc-Milon deserves consumers’ attention. Readers will enjoy its forward, concentrated, cassis/blackberry notes intertwined with coffee, smoke, spice, and chocolate. Drink this lush, hedonistic offering over the next decade.(Wine Advocate #128 Apr 2000) By Robert Parker

Moulin dIssan 2008 Bordeaux Superieur

AOC – Bordeaux Superieur Bordeaux Superieur Grape 65% Cabernet Sauvignon 35% Merlot ——————————————————————————– *Produced by Chateau d’Issan, 3eme Cru Classe

Dalwhinnie Pyrenees Shiraz 2000

Region Pyrenees Grape Shiraz Tasting Notes Deep but bright full purple-red; a smooth, classy bouquet with sweet damson plum fruit, followed by the usual immaculately sculpted palate offering sumptuous plum and dark cherry, positive but not overly assertive oak, and lingering, ripe tannins. -96 pts by James Halliday The 2000 Shiraz Moonambel is subtle and… Read More »

Wendouree A.P. Birks Shiraz 2005

Region Clare Valley Grape Shiraz Tasting Notes Bright, clear crimson; medium-bodied, supple and smooth, remarkably so for Wendouree; has great length and elegance, revealing ever more of its future with each sip. -95 pts by James Halliday A superlative and evenly ripened wine from this hot vintage, with a deep, dark and brooding bouquet whose… Read More »

Casa Martelletti Barolo DOCG 2006 Riserve

Region:Barolo DOCG Grape – 100% Nebbiolo 奬項 Silver Medal -MUNDUS Vini, Germany Tasting Note: Stored for 5 years, including four years in French oak barrels. Red-garnet color, reflecting the orange taste and harmony of violet, rose, cinnamon, vanilla and licorice together, aristocratic elegance, finish soft long. Sober for 1 to 2 hours, suitable for a… Read More »

Castello Di Monsanto Chianti Classico 2009

DOCG – Chianti Classico Grape – 90% Sangiovese 10% Canaiolo and Colorino 評分 89 points by Robert Parker 94 points by Wine Front Review 90 points by Wine Spectator Tasting Note: The maturing lasts 12 months in 50 hl barrels of Slavonia oak.

Chateau Coutelin-Merville 2005

AOC – Saint Estephe Cru Bourgeois Grape 50% Merlot25% Cabernet Sauvignon22% Cabernet Franc  3% Petit VerdotRating & Awards Rated "GOOD" by Robert Parker in his "Bordeaux – Comprehensive Guide",one of the top 17 producers in Saint-Estephe appellation. Top 100 – Everyday Bordeaux Wine Competition by Sopexa Hong Kong.