Category Archives: Tasting Notes

Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico DOCG 2009

DOCG – Chianti Classico Grape Sangiovese Rating & Awards Rated 4 stars by DECANTER Tasting Notes The 2009 Chianti Classico is a fresh, fruity red well-suited to drinking over the next few years. Juicy red berries linger on the plump finish. This is a strong wine at this level despite some dryness on the finish.… Read More »

Ch. Lynch Bages 1995

Region -AOC – Pauillac Grand Cru Classe – 5eme Grape – 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot 評分 Robert Parker 89+ Wine Spectator 91 Tasting Note: The 1995 vintage exhibits wonderful dark cherry and leather notes. Medium bodied with well-integrated tannins and a nice earthy spice on the finish. A… Read More »

Chateau Corbin 2006

AOC – Saint EmillonGrand Cru Classe Grape 80% Merlot 20% Cabernet FrancRatings & Awards Wine Spectator 87 Rated "GOOD" by Robert Parker in his "Bordeaux – Comprehensive Guide",and one of the "Best Value" wines in this appellation. Tasting Notes Shows dried rose petal and berry aromas. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh, clean finish.… Read More »

Maior de Mendoza “3 Crianzas” DO 2008

DO – Rias Baixas Grape 100% Albarino Ratings & Awards / Mundus Vini 2008, Germany Gold Medal / Challenge International du Vin, France Gold Medal / Galician Awards, Spain Gold Medal Tasting Notes With a pale straw colour and intense green hues, this wine exudes a distinctive, youthful nose:fresh fruit,zesty citrus, freshly cut grass?- The… Read More »

Penfolds St Henri 1988

GrapeShirazCabernet Sauvignon Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Outstanding – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine Jeremy Oliver 93 Tasting NotesNil

Luis Canas Rioja DOCa 2009 (Fermentado en barrica)

Grape 95% Viura 5% Malvasia Ratings & Awards Guia Penin 88 Decanter World Wine Awards 2009 Bronze Medal Tasting Notes Nice golden yellow, with bright Lemony highlights of great luminosity. In the nose is fine, with great elegance, combined with fruity and floral tones. On the palate is dry with just acidity that gives it… Read More »

Chateau Siran 2004 (Magnum)

AOC – Margaux Cru Bourgeois ExceptionnelGrape35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot, 15% Petit VerdotTasting NotesA beautifully rounded and delicately spiced wine. Alluring and very Margaux. A classic year where the fruit expresses itself perfectly and the spiciness of petit verdot charm one and all.-by Offical Website This deep ruby/purple-hued sleeper of the vintage reveals aromas of… Read More »

Chateau Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 1997

Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes Complex, evolved, mature, cedar, spice box, and black currant aromas emerge from this ruby/garnet-colored offering. Soft, with sweet tannin, spicy oak, and ripe fruit, but no significant depth, this is an open-knit, attractive Pauillac to enjoy now and over the next 7-8 years.(Wine Advocate # 128 Apr 2000)… Read More »

Chateau Leoville-Las Cases 2005

Ratings By Robert Parker 98 Tasting Notes Another titanic effort from the Delon family, the 2005 Leoville Las Cases is probably the greatest wine made at this estate since Jean-Hubert Delon??s father produced the 1986 and 1996. Only 37% of the production made it into the 2005, a blend of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with less… Read More »