Category Archives: Tasting Notes

Penfolds St Henri 1999 (375ml)

Grape ShirazCabernet Sauvignon Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Outstanding – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine Robert Parker 87Jeremy Oliver 95 James Halliday 93 Wine Spectator 90 Tasting Notes Colour : Deep, dark red. Nose : Upon opening, aromas of cold meats and freshly baked panaforte interweave with a pure-fruited expression of Shiraz, unadorned… Read More »

Malvira “Trinita” Roero Riserva DOCG 2005

DOCG – RoeroGrape100% NebbioloRatings Robert Parker 91 Tasting Notes Color: reddish purple Nose : dried rose, spices, black fruits and mint Palate : black fruit, tobacco, spices and tannic Pairing: roasts with polenta, lamb, steak, main courses. -by Official Website The 2005 Roero Riserva Trinita is a gorgeous wine redolent of perfumed raspberries, cherries, flowers… Read More »

Arlewood Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009

Grape 60% Sauvignon Blanc 40% Semillon Ratings James Halliday 89 Robert Parker 90     Tasting Notes A 60/40 blend primarily driven on both bouquet and palate by citrus and grass components backed by some light tropical notes. – by James Halliday . The Arlewood 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon has moderately intense aromas of lemon… Read More »

Castello di Monsanto “IL Poggio” Riserva 1997 (3L)

酒度 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 評分 Rating: – Wine & Spirits Magazine 93 – Wine Enthusiast 92 – Falstaff 92  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.… Read More »

Chateau Margaux 1995

Ratings By Robert Parker 95 Tasting Notes Medium garnet colour going brick at the rim. The nose is beginning to showing signs of evolution with aromas of leather, game, warm cassis, dried plums and cloves. Medium to high acidity, medium body and medium to firm, fine tannins support earthy, blackcurrant-preserve fruit. Long finish. Drink now… Read More »

Chateau Gruaud-Larose 2003

Ratings By Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes The 2003 Gruaud Larose??s dark plum/garnet color is followed by sweet aromas of damp earth, forest floor, herbs, espresso roast, cassis, licorice, and plums. Medium-bodied as well as surprisingly up-front and precocious, it possesses sweet tannin, very nice concentration, and loads of earthy/herbal characteristics intermixed with black fruits,… Read More »

Chateau Montrose 1997

Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes The 1997 Montrose has turned out better than expected. Although lighter and less concentrated than usual, fragrant aromas of plum liqueur, soil, cedar, and leather are attractive. Round and tasty, with good fruit, low acidity, and fine ripeness, it will drink well for 5-6 years.(Wine Advocate #128Apr 2000)… Read More »

Chateau Rauzan-Segla 2005

Ratings By Robert Parker 94+ Tasting Notes One of the most beautiful Rauzan-Seglas made in decades, this blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Merlot and tiny dollops of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot exhibits a gorgeous perfume of spring flowers, subtle mint, black cherries, black currants, licorice, and a hint of new… Read More »

Chateau Langoa-Barton 1999

Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes This is a big, tannic, muscular effort for the vintage. Langoa Barton’s 1999 is atypically backward and stubborn. However, there is attractive cassis/currant fruit under all the tannin. The question is, will the tannin subside sufficiently for the fruit to fully emerge? Anticipated maturity: 2006-2015.(Wine Advocate #140 Apr… Read More »