Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes An elegant, easy-going effort, the 2001 Haut-Batailley appears to have more in common with a southern Medoc than most Pauillacs. A deep ruby color and aromas of caramels, black currants, herbs, and oak are followed by a light to medium-bodied, friendly, easy quaffing red to enjoy over the… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes A broodingly backward, tannic, dark ruby-colored wine, Dauzac’s 1995 borders on being too austere, but there is enough sweet black currant fruit, as well as medium body and a fleshy mid-palate to elicit enthusiasm. While this will never be a great claret, it is a well-made, competent Margaux… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes I had hoped this wine would turn out closer to outstanding, but it is an excellent Cantemerle, if not quite as stunning as I had expected. The wine offers a dark ruby color, and a sweet nose of black raspberries, subtle new oak, and acacia smells. There is… Read More »
Robert Parker : 89pts DOCG – Chianti Classico Grapes 90% Sangiovese 10% Canaiolo and Colorino Ratings & Awards Rated 4 stars by DECANTER Wine Front Review 94 Tasting Notes The 2008 Chianti Classico is a pretty, fresh wine ideal for near-term enjoyment. The Chianti Classico is fleshier and deeper than the Monrosso, with a juiciness… Read More »
Region Heathcote Grape Shiraz Cabernet Franc Tasting Notes Less dense colour than Georgia’s Paddock; overall, far more savoury and less luscious; bitter chocolate, spice and blackberry power the long finish to redeem the wine. -94 pts by James Halliday This wine needs plenty of time for its reserved expression of spicy, currant-like flavours of cranberries,… Read More »
AOP – Vin D’Alsace Grape – Gewurztraminer Tasting Notes Golden shiny yellow Candied, lychee, aromas and rose perfume. Rich, very well balanced body supplanted by intense flavours, spicy. Excellent with foie gras, spicy, exotic dishes, soft and washed rind cheeses, desserts like pies and crumbles. -by Official Website
AOC – Pauillac Grand Cru Classe – 5eme Grape 50% Cabernet Sauvignon45% Merlot 5% Cabernet FrancRatings Wine Spectator 88 Tasting Notes Although hardly inspiring, the 2000 may be the best Pedesclaux I have ever tasted. Certainly the property seems to be moving in the right direction. Dark ruby/purple, with an overlay of firm tannin, this… Read More »
DO – Ribera del DueroGrape 100% Tinto Fino / TempranilloRatingsRobert Parker 88Tasting NotesThe 2009 Joven is a fruity, forward, plush, seamless effort that shows off the best aspects of the 2009 vintage in Ribera del Duero. It is an excellent value for drinking over the next 3-4 years. -by Robert Parker