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Sunday, September 25th, 2011
Vintage: 2007
Type: Bordeaux Blend
Country: France – Bordeaux – Graves
This bottle was a free gift after buying a case of extraordinary Claret (this is what English people call any red wines from the Bordeaux region!) from Berry Brothers. It was a nice Sauvignon Blanc. Unfortunately, I did not take very detailed notes at the time of tasting, so you will not see my technical analysis here, but I recall the wine having the following characteristics:
Dry, high acidity, light bodied, with flavours of citrus zest and tropical fruits. Very good.
I promise, if I receive another bottle of this decent white Bordeaux, I will detail its appearance, nose and palate characteristics! Remember to chill it. It would go well with any fresh summer salad.
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Tags: 2007, Berry Bros. & Rudd, Bordeaux, Extra Ordinary White, France, Graves, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Monday, April 25th, 2011
Vintage: 2006
Type: Bordeaux Blend
Country: France – Bordeaux – St. Estèphe
This wine was tasted during a tasting of Bordeaux over the holidays covering two wines from the Right and Left Banks. I found this Bordeaux a bit overpowering to drink by itself — it is definitely a food claret best served with red meat. Lots of dark berries, black fruit and spice, hints of tobacco and it will need decanting at the moment to enjoy (or hold on to it for another 4-5 years).
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Tags: 2006, Berry Bros, Berry's Own Selection, Bordeaux, Château Picard, France, St. Estèphe
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Vintage: 2008
Type: Bordeaux Blend
Country: France – Bordeaux – Pomerol
This wine was tasted during a tasting of Bordeaux over the holidays covering two wines from the Right and Left Banks. This wine was the pick of the evening, full berries and hints of cassis, smooth velvety tannins with an long elegant finish. Drink now, with a bit of decanting or for another few years.
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Tags: 2008, Berry Bros, Berry's Own Selection, Bordeaux, Château Feytit-Clinet, France, Pomerol
Friday, April 15th, 2011
Vintage: 2008
Type: Bordeaux Blend
Country: France – Bordeaux – St. Émilion
This wine was tasted during a tasting of Bordeaux over the holidays covering two wines from the Right and Left Banks. I found this wine not quite as nice as the Pomerol or the Pauillac, though it was still excellent, well worked tannins and a classic earthy Bordeaux finish. This wine will happily age for a few more years.
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Tags: 2008, Berry Bros, Berry's Own Selection, Bordeaux, Château Simard, France, St. Emilion
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Vintage: 2008
Type: Gewürztraminer
Country: France – Alsace – Eguisheim
None of Andre’s wines disappoint me but you can believe me when I say this is a lovely wine, full stop. The flavours of citrus fruit and lychees fill the mouth nicely. It is a sweet wine but not overpowering. There is a distinctly thick and creamy texture on the tongue. Gorgeous.
I imagine myself holding a picnic in a field of wild flowers, absorbing the sun’s warmth, enjoying a variety of oriental dishes … this wine would be the main event of my picnic.
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Tags: 2008, Alsace, AOC, Eguisheim, Eichberg, France, Gewurztraminer, Grand Cru, Joseph Gruss & Fils, Wine, Wine Review
Sunday, January 30th, 2011
Vintage: 2009
Type: Beaujolais
Country: France – Beaujolais – Fleurie
A more serious Fleurie, though it is still quick youthful and fruity with a hint of frivolity. Excellent bottle overall full of fruits and light tannins.
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Tags: 2007, Beaujolais, Burgundy, Domaine de la Madone, Fleurie, France, Gamay, Grille Midi, Wine, Wine Review
Monday, January 10th, 2011
Vintage: 2006
Type: Tempranillo
Country: Spain – Rioja
Great notes of berries on the nose with a touch of caramel and vanilla. Refreshing flavours of oak and spice with lots of fruit on the palette. Very good value for money and worth a try.
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Tags: 2006, Baron de Ley, Privado, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo, Wine, Wine Review
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
Vintage: 1983
Type: Tawny Port – Colheita
Country: Portugal – Douro
Colheitas are a strange beast, namely a vintage tawny. Usually only produced in exceptional years, another odd factor is that many of the top port houses do not produce Colheitas. On important item to note when buying a Colheita is when it was bottled as once it has been filtered and bottled it will no longer age and will only remain at its top quality for a couple of years (and only a few days after it has been opened). This particular bottle was bottled in 2010.
Overall, this Colheita was very good. Full of dried fruit and nutty flavours with great hints of caramel. Overall very smooth flavour and a great long-lasting finish. Great for a special occasion and recommend.
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Tags: 1983, Colheita, Douro, Kopke, Port, Porto, Portugal, Tawny
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Vintage: 2007
Type: Blend
Country: Portugal – Douro
I quite enjoyed this wine. I think it is a combination of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca. It is full bodied wine though it is is still quite smooth. Good oak flavours full of intense berries.
Great value for money and recommended to have with a bit of food.
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Tags: 2007, DFJ, Douro, Portugal, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Vega, Wine Review
