Category Archives: Tasting Notes

Chateau Cantenac-Brown 2002

Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes A narrowly constructed effort with an abundance of firm tannin as well as herbaceous, damp earthy notes, and notions of red and black currant fruit, the 2002 possesses decent acidity and an austere personality. Drink it over the next decade.(Wine Advocate #158 Apr 2005) By Robert Parker

Chateau Saint-Pierre 2004

Ratings By Robert Parker 92 Tasting Notes This somewhat under-the-radar classified growth has produced a dense ruby/purple-colored 2004 with superb density of black currant and cherry fruit intermixed with subtle herbs, licorice, and forest floor characteristics. Medium to full-bodied, rich, and muscular, it is an atypically powerful 2004 that should be at its finest between… Read More »

Chateau Lafon-Rochet 1998

Ratings By Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes A dense purple color is accompanied by a tannic, smoky, concentrated, earthy wine with abundant blackberry and cassis fruit, underbrush, minerals, and a steely character, and a powerful, tannic finish. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2016.(Wine Advocate #134Apr 2001) By Robert Parker

Chateau Pontet-Canet 2006

Ratings By Robert Parker 95+ Tasting Notes The 2006 is a wine to stockpile, especially for those in their thirties and forties as it needs another decade to reach maturity, after which it should keep for 30+ years. This vineyard, just south of Mouton Rothschild, has produced an opaque bluish/purple-colored 2006 with an extraordinarily pure… Read More »

Chateau Grand-Puy-Ducasse 2000

Ratings by Robert Parker 88 Tasting Notes A fleshy dark ruby-colored wine, with sweet black currant, tobacco, and cedary notes, this nicely-textured wine has well-integrated wood, supple tannins, and an attractive, relatively lush finish. It is not especially concentrated or profound, but it is mainstream and appealing. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2013.(Wine Advocate #146 Apr 2003) By… Read More »

Chateau du Tertre 2008

Ratings By Robert Parker 82 Tasting Notes On three separate occasions the 2008 seemed feral and stinky. The wine is soft with some up-front appeal, but overall it is undistinguished.(Wine Advocate #194 May 2011) By Robert Parker

Chateau Cos Labory 2002

Ratings By Robert Parker 83 Tasting Notes Some attractive aromatics of forest floor, red currants, and herbs are followed by a relatively lean, medium-bodied wine that finishes with some hollowness and astringent tannin. I don??t think this is going anywhere, but it will certainly hold up and survive for another 10-15 years.(Wine Advocate #158 Apr… Read More »

Cantina Beato Bartolomeo Pinot Grigio DOC Breganze Savardo 2010

DOC – Breganze Grape 100% Pinot Grigio Tasting Notes Colour: golden yellow with copper-coloured reflections Nose: intense, floral with acacia blossom, fragrant, with hints of exotic fruit Palate: dry, crisp, fruity Matching with food: Creamed Astico river trout and marsoni fritti Serving Temperature: 8-10°C – by Official Website ——————————————————————————– Not far from Vicenza in the… Read More »

Kangarilla Road Devil’s Whiskers Shiraz 2010

James Halliday’ s tasting Notes : Deep purple-crimson; a high quality McLaren Vale shiraz, replete with layers of black fruits, dark chocolate and licorice, firm but fine and ripe tannins, and all the oak that is necessary. Drink by 2030.-94 pts Ben Thomas’ s tasting notes, The Weekly Review, Melbourne: Kangarilla Road Shiraz is an… Read More »