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Sunday, January 15th, 2012
Vintage: 2005
Type: Pinot Noir
Country: France-Burgundy-Givry
This wine comes from a good lineage: it is classified as a Premier Cru from one of the Grands Vins de Bourgogne (a particular, quality plot of land). I had the pleasure of trying the last bit at the end of the work day. This is a very easy drinking wine that would complement a light, spring or autumnal dinner.
Technical Analysis
Appearance: Clear, medium Ruby.
Nose: Medium and clean. Characteristics of red fruits such as strawberries and cherries. Hints of oak and vanilla. Some earthiness and truffle-like aromas.
Palate: High acidity, medium tannin. Flavour characteristics of red fruits and oak. Medium finish.
Conclusion: Very good.
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Tags: 2005, Burgundy, France, Givry, Pinot Noir
Saturday, December 10th, 2011
Vintage: 1978
Type: Rioja Gran Reserva (Tempranillo)
Country: Spain – Rioja
On the edge, the colour has matured to a reddish brown. On the nose is tobacco, light oak and a hint of dried fruits. On the pallet is a surprising amount if red fruit, this wine is still going strong! The tannins are completely integrated and the finish is long and supple.
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Tags: 1978, Bodegas Riojanas, Gran Reserva, Monte Real, Rioja, Tempranillo
Monday, December 5th, 2011
Vintage: 2005
Type: Red Bordeaux Blend
Country: France – Bordeaux – Premières Côtes de Blaye
Full bodied with blackcurrant and red fruit on the palette. Very smooth tannins slightest earthy Bordeaux hint and an incredible finish. A top wine from a great vintage.
Full bodied and aromatic with notes redcurrant, blackberry and figs. Concentrated black cherry and blueberry fruit flavours combine with soft tannins, long finish
Technical Review
Appearance
Clear, deep Ruby.
Nose
Clean, prominent. Characteristics of dark fruit and spice (blackberry, plum, and cherry) with a hint of oak and vanilla
Palate
Medium acidity. high tannin. Flavours of dark fruit, spice chocolate and cherry. Full body. Long finish.
Conclusion
Outstanding
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Tags: 2005, Blaye, Bordeaux, Château Cantinot, France, Premières Côtes de Blaye
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Vintage: 2007
Type: Beaujolais
Country: France – Burgundy – Beaujolais – Fleurie
This wine is slightly different than your typical Fleurie since it has spent some time ageing in French oak. because of this, it still has the flavours that you would expect with the gamay grape: berries and fresh fruit. The oak adds a loving level of complexity and depth. This is a sophisticated Beaujolais . Excellent effort!
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Tags: 2007, Beaujolais, Burgundy, Cuvée Prestige, Domaine de la Madone, Fleurie
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Vintage: 2000
Type: Red Bordeaux Blend
Country: France – Bordeaux – Côtes de Bourg
This wine is has a medium garnet colour, fading to a nice brownish colour on the edge. On the nose are blackcurrant, raspberries and dark fruit with a hint of vanilla. On the palate are flavours of dark fruit, cherry, blackcurrant and coffee. Nice long finish. A very nice glass of Bordeaux that is drinking well at the moment.
Technical Review
Appearance
Clear, deep Ruby.
Nose
Clean, prominent. Characteristics of dark fruit, spice, blackberry, plum, and cherry, coffee with a hint of oak and vanilla
Palate
Medium acidity. medium tannin. Flavours of dark fruit, spice chocolate, coffee and cherry. Full body. Long finish.
Conclusion
Outstanding
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Tags: 2000, Bordeaux, Château Tayac, Côtes de Bourg
Saturday, October 15th, 2011
Vintage: 2000
Type: Champagne
Country: France – Champagne
This is a special bottle of wine. Smooth and round with citrus notes and toasty vanilla. Lots of bubbles and acidity, so it will still last some more though it is drinking very well at the moment. The wine is the essence of great vintage champagne. If you can find a bottle buy it for a special occasion!
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Tags: 2000, Brut, Champagne, Janisson Baradon & Fils, Le Toulettes
Monday, October 10th, 2011
Vintage: 1998
Type: Champagne
Country: France – Champagne
This Champagne is clean and fresh on the nose with hints of citrus fruit and loads of autolytic notes. On the palate there are loads of yummy flavours of biscuity yeast and citrus. Smooth and elegant, this wine is maturing nicely and has lots of life in it still.
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Tags: 1998, Brut, Champagne, Cuvée, Prestige, Tarlant
Saturday, June 25th, 2011
Vintage: 2008
Type: Pinot Gris
Country: France – Alsace – Eguisheim (Pfersigberg)
Did you know that the name for this particular wine comes from the German word for peach?
Inhale the scent deeply and you will sense floral hints. There is good balance here between sweetness and acidity. You’ll note some honey and citrus notes. This is a very nice Pinot Gris overall.
Fine for drinking on its own on a warm day or with aromatic oriental curries.
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Tags: 2008, Grand Cru, Joseph Gruss & Fils, Pinot Gris Pfersigberg
Friday, June 10th, 2011
Vintage: 2009
Type: Riesling
Country: Australia – Clare Valley
If you thought that bright, juicy Rieslings could only originate from Germany or the Alsace region, think again. This Australian beauty just bursts with fruity fragrances and flavours that make my mouth water.
The bottle is tall and slim like most Germanic whites but the label is thoroughly untraditional: it has a scene of Godzilla attacking a city and all the skyscrapers falling down. Could this be a metaphor for the Riesling knocking my taste buds out?
This went down well with a salmon fillet and oriental stir fry.
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Tags: 2009, Attack, Australia, Clare Valley, Monsters, Mount Lofty Ranges, Riesling, Some Young Punks, South Australia
