Category Archives: Tasting Notes

Maior de Mendoza “3 Crianzas”, Rias Baixas DO 2009

DO – Rias Baixas Grape 100% Albarino Ratings & Awards Gold Medal – Mundus Vini, Germany Gold Medal – Challenge International du Vin France Tasting Notes Colour and intense green hues, this wine exudes a distinctive, youthful nose:fresh fruit,zesty citrus, freshly cut grass… The palate raises this freshness with a crisp acidity and a pleasing… Read More »

James Irvine Grand Merlot 1996 (1.5L)

Region Eden Valley Grape Merlot Tasting Notes Lithe and floral, with a minty streak running through the pretty currant flavors, finishing with a touch of cedar and fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2003. 89 cases imported. -83 pts by Wine Spectator Medium to full red-purple; the bouquet is very concentrated and complex, with distinctly savoury… Read More »

Chateau Bonalgue 2004

AOC – Pomerol Grape 90% Merlot 10% Cabernet FrancRatings Robert Parker 87  Wine Spectator 83 Tasting Notes Richly fruity, straightforward, medium-bodied, and pure, the 2004 Bonalgue offers up aromas of smoky herbs infused with black cherries, plums, and mocha. Enjoy it over the next 5-7 years. -by Robert Parker A bit rustic, with damsons and… Read More »

Castello di Monsanto “Monrosso” Chianti DOCG 2008

DOCG – ChiantiGrape Sangiovese Rating & Awards Robert Parker 87Wine Spectator 87 WINE ENTHUSIAST 91 Tasting Notes Straightforward, with berry and mineral notes and crisp, citrusy acidity. Medium-bodied. Drink now. -by Wine Spectator The 2008 Chianti Monrosso is an entry-level wine made from estate owned vineyards in Chianti rather than Chianti Classico. The Monrosso is… Read More »

Penfolds RWT 1998

Grape Shiraz  Ratings *Penfolds – Icon & Luxury Range Excellent – by Langton’s Classification Australian Wine Jeremy Oliver 97 James Halliday 90 Wine Spectator 92 Tasting Notes Colour : Dense crimson red. Nose : Rich, saturated, Christmas pudding-like fruit and stylish French oak are immediately obvious, followed by more subtle aromas of dried glace fruits… Read More »

Quarisa “Treasures” Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Grape100% Cabernet SauvignonRatings & Awards Trophy & Gold Medal – "Best Cabernet" HK International Wine & Spirit Competition Rated 4 stars by WINESTATE, Top 40 Best BuySilver Medal – San Francisco Wine Competition 2008 Tasting Notes Colour: Bright garnet in colour with purple hues Bouquet: Intense cool climate cassis fruit with integrated spicy oak. Palate:… Read More »

Chateau Siran 1995 (Magnum)

AOC – Margaux Cru Bourgeois ExceptionnelGrape 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot , 7% Cabernet FrancRatings Robert Parker 87Robert Parker 93Tasting NotesBeautiful deep ruby colour. A rich tannic of a remarkable fruit wine, verywell structured, concentrated and aromatic. -by Offical Website A very good effort from Siran, this dark ruby-colored wine offers attractive… Read More »

Chateau Potensac 2006

AOC – Medoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel Grape46% Cabernet Sauvignon36% Merlot16% Cabernet Franc 2% Carmenere Ratings Robert Parker 88Wine Spectator 86Tasting NotesOne of the most consistently impressive estates in the northern Medoc, Potensac?ˉs 2006 (made by the same winemaking team that produces the great Leoville Las Cases) reveals a deep ruby hue, notes of sweet cherries,… Read More »