Category Archives: Tasting Notes

Martelletti Moscato dAsti DOCG 2011

DOCG – Moscato d’ Asti Grape 100% Moscato ——————————————————————————– The winery was established in the 1920′ s by the Scanavino family, in the rolling Langhe and Roero hills, near Alba. Now they produce a range of contemporary Piemonte wines, in full accordance with their origin and tradition.

Cockfighters Ghost Unwooded Chardonnay 2007

Region Hunter Valley Grape Chardonnay Tasting Notes The 2007 Chardonnay from Hunter Valley emits guava and other tropical aromas. Medium-bodied, ripe, and concentrated, this tasty effort will drink well for another 2-3 years. -88 pts by Robert Parker

Taltarni Cephas Shiraz Cabernet 2000

Region Pyrenees Grape Shiraz Cabernet Tasting Notes Good, bright and deep colour; the bouquet is complex, with a lot more fruit evident than in any recent Taltarni red wine, and oak likewise more apparent. The good news continues on the palate, which is more supple and has more mid-palate fruit than hitherto; the length and… Read More »

Chateau Monlot 2006 (Half bottle)

AOC – Saint Emillon Grand Cru Grape 70% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Ratings & Awards Bronze medal – Concours General Agricole de Paris Top 100 – Everyday Bordeaux Wine Competition 2008 by Sopexa Hong KongTasting Notes A bright red dress wine with violet tints. To the nose, aromas of red fruits: ripe,… Read More »

Salamandra Tempranillo, VDT Castilla y Leon 2008

VDT – Castilla y LeonGrape100% Tempranillo Tasting Notes Salamandra is the result of a rigorous selection of the best Tempranillo grapes grown in the wine region of spain knoen as castilla y Leon. This wine displays fresh fruit aromas along with round and juicy flavors. -by Official Website

Champagne Mansard Brut “Tradition de Grande Cuvee” NV

AOC – Champagne Grande Cuvee Grape 50% Chardonnay 50% Pinot Noir Ratings  Wine Spectator 89 Tasting Notes A pretty golden robe. An expressive and open nose with flavours of fruits and biscuit. In the mouth it has a charming creamy texture, aromatic complexity and a beautiful vinosity-freshness balance. A rich, complex and harmonious finish sensually… Read More »