Category Archives: Tasting Notes

Giesen Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008

Region Malborough Grape Pinot Noir Tasting Notes Brooding, intense, dark fruit aromas of black cherry and cassis in addition to spice, earth, brambles and a touch of mocha. The palate is beautifully balanced with elegant, fine grain tannin providing a lovely taut structure to surround the silky fruit weight. A wine that will reward cellaring.… Read More »

Le Petit Caillou 2008

AOC – Saint Julien Grape Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Tasting Notes Typical of its appellation, elegant and luscious with a fine structure.It is a contemporary vin de plaisir, to be enjoyed in its youth. -by Official Website   ——————————————————————————– The third label wine made by Borie Family of Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillo.

Castello Di Monsanto Chianti Monrosso 2010

Region- DOCG – Chianti Grape – Sangiovese 評分 Wine Enthusiast 91 James Suckling 90 Robert Parker 88 Tasting Note: The Monrosso is a straightforward, simple red with attractive fruit, floral aromatics and lovely balance, particularly at this level.

La Chapelle de Calon 2005

AOC – Saint Estephe *Third label wine from Chateau Calon Segur, named after a Roman Chapel,which is located in the vineyard of Calon Segur.

Jaspi Negre, Montsant DO 2008

DO – MontsantGrape 40% Garnacha30% Carinena25% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% SyrahRatings & Awards Robert Parker 89 89+ points by Stephen Tanzer,International Wine Cellar 90 points by WINE ENTHUSIAST Gold Medal – Sommelier Wine Awards, UK Tasting Notes The 2008 Jaspi is a blend of Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carinena, and Tempranillo. Deep crimson-colored, it offers up an… Read More »

Penfolds BIN 28 1996

Grape Shiraz Ratings *Penfolds – Bin RangeDistinguished -  Langton’s Classification Australian Wine James Halliday 94Jeremy Oliver 94 Tasting Notes Colour : Medium deep red.Nose : Scented plum, blackberry, dark cherry, graphite, cedar aromas. Palate : a richly concentrated and gorgeously seductive wine with mocha, plum, graphite flavours, underlying spicy notes and supple tannins. Finishes firm… Read More »

Pelissero Nebbiolo, Langhe DOC 2009

DOC – LangheGrape100% NebbioloRatingRobert Parker 92Tasting notesThe 2009 Langhe Nebbiolo is surprisingly dense and muscular. Sweet red cherries, flowers and licorice come to life in the glass. Despite the wine?ˉs richness, it also possesses plenty of Nebbiolo grip on the finish. The dense, ripe style is very nicely balanced here. This is a jewel of… Read More »

Arlewood “Forest Grove” Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes Arlewood Cabernet Sauvignon is dense and concentrated. Don?ˉt hesitate to breathe this wine; it opens up beautifully with air, revealing dark fruits, mocha and chocolate, classy oak and delicious soy/savoury flavours with an intriguing mineral depth. It?ˉs also elegant and restrained, very long and savoury on the palate. It?ˉs pretty… Read More »

Castello di Monsanto “Il Poggio” Riserva DOCG 1982

DOCG – Chianti Classico Grape SangioveseRatings Robert Parker 94Tasting NotesMonsanto?ˉs 1982 Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio is wine I could spend an entire day contemplating. The aromas and flavors meld together seamlessly as this powerful yet graceful wine flows from the glass. Vibrant red cherries, tobacco and spices come to life in a beautiful expression… Read More »

Chateau Haut-Brion 2007

Ratings By Robert Parker 92 Tasting Notes A brilliant effort, the 2007 Haut-Brion offers up aromas of crushed rocks, graphite, plum sauce, raspberries, and black cherries. The aromatics are truly complex for a three year-old wine. While the wine does not possess the fat and succulence of its nearby neighbor, La Mission Haut-Brion, its elegance,… Read More »