Luis Canas Reserva “Seleccion de la Familia”, Rioja DOCa 2005

DOCa – Rioja Grape 95% Tempranillo 5% others varieties Ratings & Awards 91 points by Steven Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, USA Gold Medal – Concurso Internacional de Vinos Bacchus 2008, Spain Silver Medal – Tempranillos of the World 2008, France Silver Medal – MUNDUS vini 2008, Germany Silver Medal – International Wine & Spirit Competition… Read More »

Bodegas y Viñedos Valderiz “Tomas Esteban” 2004

產區 Wine Region: 西班牙杜羅河岸 Ribera del Duero DO, Spain 葡萄品種 Grape variety: 100% 丹魄 Tempranillo 評分 Ratings: Robert Parker 94+ 陳年潛力 Cellar: 10-30 年/years (2014-2034) 釀造工藝 Vinification: 自1960年代起,該家庭式酒裝就以實踐有機耕作而名聲大噪。現今已採取更嚴格的生物動力法來培植果實,杜絕所有化學肥料、農藥的使用,以保留果實最天然的風味作釀酒。這款丹魄屬酒莊旗艦級佳釀,果實收割自80嵗樹齡的單一葡萄園,發酵過程確保溫和天然,排除不必要的人爲干預;酒液經全新法國木桶長達24個月的陳釀期,得到最純淨細緻的品種風格。 This family winery is among the pioneers of organic farming in the region since 1960s. Today vines are tended according to the strict guidelines of Biodynamic Agriculture,… Read More »

Legado Munoz Cabernet Sauvignon VDT de Castilla 2010

VDT – La Mancha Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes Appearance: Red cherry with deep reddish-purple rim. Nose: Great aromatic intensity amongst which typical Cabernet Sauvignon aromas abound: notes of spices such as pepper, gentle aromas of balsamic, eucalyptus and liquorice and an intense fruity touch in which forest fruit predominates (blackberry-Cassis).The aroma of wood… 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.

Chateau Lalande-Borie 2008 Chateau Lalande-Borie 2008

AOC – Saint Julien Cru Bourgeois Grape Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Rating & Awards Rated GOOD by Robert Parker in his Bordeaux – Comprehensive Guide Tasting Notes Another sleeper of the vintage, this very stylish St.-Julien has a dark ruby/purple color, light tannins, but beautiful berry fruit intermixed with some underbrush, mocha, and floral… Read More »

Kangarilla Road Chardonnay 2011

Region: McLaren Vale Grape: 100% Chardonnay Tasting Notes Palate: Fragrant orange blossom and aromatic limes jump from the glass. Lively citrus and green apple and a creamy mid palate. A long finish reminiscent of lemon sorbet. – by Offical Website Pale quartz-green; early picking has a marked impact, giving it a quasi-sauvignon blanc edge to… Read More »

Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Region Coonawarra Grape Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes Dark, dense and supple, soft enough to be almost watery, with odd mint and vegetal overtones to the ripe Cabernet fruit. Drink now through 2007. 8,532 cases made. -85 pts by Wine Spectator N/A -82 pts by Jeremy Oliver Deep purple-red; sweet cassis fruit and powerful but integrated… Read More »

Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

Region Coonawarra Grape Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes Firm and flavorful, a bit muddled but has blackberry, herb, earth and currant flavors. Tannins wrap around the finish. Needs cellaring. Best from 2002 through 2010. 725 cases imported. -85 pts by Wine Spectator Dark, deep red-purple; the bouquet is as concentrated and rich as one would expect,… Read More »

Wirra Lost Watch Riesling 2007

Region Adelaide Hills Grape Riesling Tasting Notes A fresh and vivacious bouquet leads into fine passionfruit and citrus flavours on the palate; elegant but intense. -94 pts by James Halliday