Category Archives: Tasting Notes

Region Macedon Ranges Grape Chardonnay Many Vineyards Supplying our winery are in areas that were a focus of the gold ruch of the mid to late 19th century and thus the inspiration for the name Poppet Head. The Poppet head was a tower-like lifting structure built over the top of a mine shaft, enabling miners… Read More »

Region – Margaret River Grapes – 60% Sauvignon Blanc , 40% Semillon Tasting Notes A blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon, Arlewood’s 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon has moderate to pronounced notes of fresh lime juice and lemongrass with a touch of asparagus. Medium bodied with a solid backbone of crisp acid, it has… Read More »

Region- Ribera del Duero DO Grape – 100% Tempranillo CAIR is a joint venture by Luis Canas, Vineyards at altitudes of 800-950 metres. 24 months ageing in French oak

AOC – Pauillac Third label of Chateau Pichon-Lalande *The "Gartieux" vineyards are neighbours of Chateaux Pichon-Baron and Leoville Las Case.

DO – Ribera  del DueroGrape100% Tinto Fino / TempranilloRatingsRobert Parker 90Tasting NotesThe 2006 Valdehermoso Crianza offers similar attributes but is a bit rounder and more forward. It can be enjoyed over the next 6-8 years. -by Robert Parker

Grape 100% Chardonnay Ratings James Halliday 96 Jeremy Oliver 96 Tasting Notes COLOUR Light straw with pale yellow hues. NOSE Aromas of new season peach and freshly cut apple are complemented by fresh grapefruit and dried lychee. The powerful fruit is in harmony with an array of spicy characters partially derived from high-quality French oak.… Read More »

DOCa – RiojaGrape 95% Tempranillo 5% Graciano Ratings & AwardsRobert Parker 9391 points by Steven Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, USA Gold Medal – Concurso Internacional de Vinos Bacchus 2008, SpainSilver Medal – Tempranillos of the World 2008, France Silver Medal – MUNDUS vini 2008, GermanySilver Medal – International Wine & Spirit Competition 2008, UK Silver… Read More »

AOC – Saint Estephe Grand Cru Classe – 3eme Grape 66% Cabernet Sauvignon33% Merlot 1% Petit Verdot Ratings Robert Parker 91 Wine Spectator 92 Tasting Notes A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2006 Calon Segur is an elegant, classic effort that represents about 60% of their total production.… Read More »

AOC – Charmes Chambertin Grand CruGrape 100% Pinot Noir

Ratings By Robert Parker 97 Tasting Notes This is one of the great wines of the vintage, and certainly a candidate for one of the finest wines made at this estate under the management of Christian Seeley and proprietor AXA. Showing incredibly well at two tastings of 2000s, the wine has a dense bluish/purple color… Read More »