Wines enjoyed in April 2011

Decoy

Zinfandel 2008, Napa Valley

AND

Ca'del Bosco

Cuvee Prestige

Franciacorta

Fonty's Pool

Sparkling Brut 2006, Australia

AND

Taylors

Cabernet Sauvignon,

Clare Valley, Australia

Terra Andina Reserva

Terra Andina Reserva

Vintage: 2007

Grape Variety: Carmenere

Colour: Deep purple red
Aroma: Black berry, cherry, hint of spice.
Bouquet:  Blackberry, cherry, pepper, tobacco.

Finish: Medium.
Body: Medium

Origin: Chile

Price: $135

Enjoyed in April, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Dopff & Irion

Dopff & Irion


Vintage: 2009

Grape Variety: Gewurstraminer

Colour: Pale golden yellow

Aroma: Litchi, tropical fruit, honey.
Bouquet:  Litchi, honey.

Finish: Long lasting of litchi.
Body: Medium

Origin: Alsace, France

Price: $160

Enjoyed in April, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Michel Leon Riesling Schoenenbourg

Michel Leon Riesling Schoenenbourg


Vintage: 2003

Grape Variety: Riesling

Colour: Golden yellow
Aroma: Plum, apricot, honey, nuts.
Bouquet:  Apricot, plum, honey, nuts.

Finish: Lasting of honey and apricot.
Body: Medium to full

Origin: Alsace, France

Price: $320

Enjoyed in March, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Pondal Lowie

Pondal Lowie

Vintage: 2005

Grape Variety: Shiraz, Cabernet, Tempranillo

Colour: Deep ruby red
Aroma: Black berry, plum, hint of spice.
Bouquet:  Blackberry, plum, pepper, tobacco.

Finish: Medium.
Body: Medium

Origin: Central Victoria, Australia

Price: $180

Enjoyed in March, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Schmitt Sohne Riesling Kabinett

Schmitt Sohne Reisling Kabinett


Vintage: 2009

Grape Variety: Riesling

Colour: Pale golden yellow
Aroma: Yellow plum, pineapple, white floral.
Bouquet:  Yellow plum, pineapple, honey.

Finish: Lasting of honey and fresh yellow fruits.
Body: Medium

Origin: Germany

Price: $110

Enjoyed in March, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

微發泡

微發泡

Vintage:NV

Grape Variety:

Colour: Slightly pale yellow
Aroma: Apricot, yellow plum, honey, grape candy
Bouquet:  Apricot, yellow plum, honey

Finish: Lasting of honey and yellow plum.
Body: Medium

Origin: Japan

Price: $78 (500ml)

Enjoyed in March, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Chateau De Lussac

Chateau De Lussac

Vintage: 2002

Grape Variety:

Colour: Deep ruby red
Aroma: Ripe berry, tobacco, leather.
Bouquet:  Ripe berry, tobacco, dark chocolate, hay, leather.

Finish: Lasting of dark chocolate and ripe berry.
Body: Medium

Origin: Lussac St-Emilion, France

Price: $180

Enjoyed in March, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Proyecto Cu4tro Premium Reserva 2006

 
Proyecto Cu4Tro Premium Reserva 2006
CAVA Brut Nature

Vintage: 2006

Grape Variety: Macabeo, Xarello, Parellada, Chardonnay

Colour: Pale golden yellow
Aroma: Green apple, pineapple, citric, bread
Bouquet:  Green apple, pineapple, citric, mineral, bread.

Finish: Lasting of green apple and citric.
Body: Medium

Origin: Spain

Price: $190

Enjoyed in March, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

PEGOVINO

Pegovino Vin De Pay d'or

Vintage: 2007

Grape Variety:Grenache, Syrah

Colour: Deep red
Aroma: Ripe plum, berry, tobacco.
Bouquet:  Ripe plum, berry, tobacco.

Finish: Lasting of plum and berry.
Body: Medium

Origin: France

Price: $98

Enjoyed in March, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Rieussec

Rieussec


Vintage: 2007

Grape Variety:

Colour: Golden yellow
Aroma: Apple, citric, mineral.
Bouquet:  Apple, citric, hint of hay and mineral.

Finish: Crispy.
Body: Medium

Origin: Bordeaux, France

Price: $190

Enjoyed in March, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP
Remark: 2nd wine of Chateau Rieussec

Brookland Valley Verse 1

Brookland Valley Verse 1


Vintage: 2010

Grape Variety: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc

Colour: Pale yellow
Aroma: Pear, apricot, honey, pineapple.
Bouquet:  Pear, apricot, pineapple, honey.

Finish: Crispy, taste of yellow plum.
Body: Light

Origin: Margaret River, Australia

Price: $88

Enjoyed in March, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Nederburg Shiraz

Nederburg Shiraz


Vintage: 2009

Grape Variety: Shiraz

Colour: Deep purple red
Aroma: Ripe berry, tobacco, hint of spice.
Bouquet:  Ripe berry, plum, pepple, tobacco.

Finish: Lasting of dark fruit.
Body: Medium

Origin: Western Cape, South Africa

Price: $44

Enjoyed in March, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Chanson Pere & Fils

Chanson Pere & Fils


Vintage: 2008

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Colour: Ruby red
Aroma: Cherry, salty plum, mineral, herbal.
Bouquet:  Taste of preserved plum at first, follow by fresh cherry, berry, grass.

Finish: Lasting of fresh fruit.
Body: Medium

Origin: Bourgogne,  France

Price: $148

Enjoyed in February, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Bottega Prosecco

Bottega Prosecco


Vintage: NV

Grape Variety:

Colour: Very pale yellow
Aroma: Green apple, citric, cream soda.
Bouquet: Green apple, cream soda.

Finish: Light sour fresh fruit & nuts
Body:Light

Origin: Italy

Price: $72

Enjoyed in February, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Morande Reserva

Morande Reserva


Vintage:2009

Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Colour: Pale golden yellow
Aroma: Citric, pineapple, tropical fruit & mineral.
Bouquet:  Citric, pineapple, tropical fruit.

Finish: Light finish of fresh fruit
Body: Medium

Origin: Casablanca Valley, Chile

Price: $103

Enjoyed in February, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste

Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste


Vintage: 2001

Grape Variety:

Colour: Deep brick red
Aroma: Cherry, blackberry, tobacco, nicorice, dark chocolate, coffee.
Bouquet:  Cherry, berry, nicorice, tobacco, dark chocolate.

Finish: Lasting of fresh fruit, follow by coffee.
Body: Medium

Origin: Pauillac,  France

Price: $488

Enjoyed in February, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Drappier Brut

Drappier Brut


Vintage: NV

Grape Variety:

Colour: Pale golden yellow
Aroma: Apple, pear, pineapple, bread.
Bouquet:  Apple, pineapple, nuts, bread.

Finish: Taste of apple, bread
Body: Light

Origin: Carte D'Or, Champagne,  France

Price: $288

Enjoyed in February, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Yalumba Viognier

Yalumba Viognier


Vintage: 2009

Grape Variety: Viognier

Colour: Golden yellow
Aroma: Citric, lemon grass, ginger, apple, mineral.
Bouquet:  Citric, lemon grass, apple, mineral

Finish: Medium
Body: Light

Origin:  South Australia

Price: $78

Enjoyed in February, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Santa Digna MIGUEL TORRES

Santa Digna MIGUEL TORRES Cab Sau Reserve


Vintage: 2008

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour: Deep red with nuance of purple
Aroma: Blackcurrant, dark chocolate, hey, mushroom pepper
Bouquet: Blackcurrant, dark chocolate, hey, hint of spice

Finish: medium lasting of blackcurrant and tobacco
Body: Medium

Origin:  Chile

Price: $90

Enjoyed in February, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Arrogant Frog Sparkling Rose

Arrogant Frog Sparkling Rose


Vintage:NV

Grape Variety:

Colour: Pale orange red
Aroma: Strawberry, red berry, prune, mineral.
Bouquet:  Strawberry, red berry, mineral

Finish: Lasting of taste of strawberry
Body: Light

origin:  France

Price: $69

Enjoyed in February, 2011

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Schloss Gobelsburg

Schloss Gobelsburg


Vintage: 2007

Grape Variety:Riesling

Colour: Clear golden yellow
Aroma: Yellow plum, apricot, honey, white floral
Bouquet:  Yellow plum, apricot, honey, white floral, crispy sweet taste

Finish: Long finish of  yellow plum
Body: Medium

Origin:  Germany

Price: $188

Enjoyed in February, 2011

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

6 Sens Gerard Bertrand

6 Sens Gerard Bertrand


Vintage: 2009

Grape Variety:

Colour:Deep purple red
Aroma: Floral, black berry, hey
Bouquet:  Violet, black berry, dark chocolate. tobacco

Finish:Medium
Body: Medium

Origin:  France

Price: $100

Enjoyed in February, 2011

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

HVH Gentil "Hugel"

HVH Gentil "Hugel"


Vintage: 2008

Grape Variety:

Colour: Pale golden yellow
Aroma: crispy pear, green apple, yellow plum
Bouquet:  Pear, green apple, apricot, plum.

Finish:Medium finish of fresh fruit
Body: Light

Origin: Alsace, France

Price: $150

Enjoyed in February, 2011

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Jermann Blau & Blau

Jermann Blau & Blau


Vintage: 2007

Grape Variety:

Colour: Deep purple red
Aroma: Red berry, cherry, grass
Bouquet:  Cherry, red berry, slightly sour

Finish:Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: Italy

Price: $220

Enjoyed in February, 2011

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Piper Heidsieck Brut Millesime Vintage

Piper Heidsieck Brut Millesime Vintage


Vintage: 2000

Grape Variety:

Colour: Clear golden yellow
Aroma: Tropical fruit, bread
Bouquet:  Tropical fruit, bread, minerial

Finish: Long finish of tropical fruit
Body: Full

Origin: Champagne, France

Price: $380

Enjoyed in February, 2011

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Clos l'Eglise

Clos l'Eglise


Vintage: 2000

Grape Variety:

Colour: Deep red
Aroma: Dark berry, dark chocolate, tobacco, hay
Bouquet:  Dark berry, dark chocolate, hay

Finish: Light
Body: Medium

Origin: Cotes de Castillen

Price: $188

Enjoyed in February, 2011

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

1564

1564


Vintage: 2004

Grape Variety:

Colour: Deep purple red
Aroma: Dark berry, cherry, hint of spice
Bouquet:  Dark berry, cherry, pepper

Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: Spain

Price: $130

Enjoyed in January, 2011

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Ouro Velho

Ouro Velho


Vintage: 2003

Grape Variety:

Colour: Deep red
Aroma: Dark berry, cherry, honey, toffee
Bouquet:  Dark berry, toffee, honey

Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: Portugal

Price: $78

Enjoyed in January, 2011

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Marquis de Calon

Marquis de Calon


Vintage: 2003

Grape Variety:

Colour: Deep ruby red
Aroma: Dark berry, hint of spice, tobacco, hay
Bouquet:  Dark berry, tobacco, pepper, dark  chocolate, hay

Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: Saint-Estephe, France

Price: $320

Enjoyed in January, 2011

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP
Remark: 2nd wine of Chateau Calon

Tor dell' Elmo Extra Dry

Tor dell' Elmo Extra Dry


Vintage: NV

Grape Variety:

Colour: Pale golden yellow
Aroma: Citric, green apple, cream soda
Bouquet:  Citric, green apple, cream soda, bread

Finish: Medium
Body: Crisp

Origin: Prosecco, Itaaly

Price: $98

Enjoyed in January, 2011

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Mont Tauch

Mont Tauch


Vintage: 2008

Grape Variety: Carignan, grenache, syrah, mourvedre

Colour: Deep ruby red
Aroma: Dark berry, hint of spice, toffee, coffee
Bouquet:  Dark berry, prune, pepper, toffee, dark chocolate

Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: Corbieres, France

Price: $69

Enjoyed in January, 2011

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Dona Auristela Reserve

Dona Auristela Reserve

Vintage: 2006

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour: Deep purple red
Aroma: Dark berry, hint of spice, toffee
Bouquet:  Dark berry, toffee, dark chocolate

Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: Lontue Valley, Chile

Price: $101

Enjoyed in January, 2011

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Pauillac de Croizet-Bages

Pauillac de Croizet-Bages

Vintage: 2006

Grape Variety:

Colour: Deep red
Aroma: Dark berry, hint of spice, leather
Bouquet:  Dark berry, hint of spice, dark chocolate

Finish:Medium
Body:Light

Origin: Pauillau, France

Price: $200

Enjoyed in January, 2011

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Remarks: 2nd wind of  Chateau Croizet-Bages

Chateau de Nardon

Chateau de Nardon

Vintage: 2003

Grape Variety:

Colour: Brick red
Aroma: Grass, tobacco, berry, hint of spice
Bouquet:  Grass, tobacco, spice, berry

Finish: Medium
Body: Light

Origin: Bordeaux Superieur

Price: $108

Enjoyed in January, 2011

 

Rating:   VG    G     S     P     VP

Nederburg Pinotage

Nederburg Pinotage

Vintage: 2008

Grape Variety: Pinotage

Colour: Deep red with nuance of purple
Aroma: Red berry, cherry plum, hint of spice
Bouquet:  Cherry plum, hint of spice

Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: South Africa

Price: $59

Enjoyed in January, 2011

 

Rating:   VG    G     S     P     VP

Chandon Pinot Shiraz

Chandon Pinot Shiraz
Vintage: NV Sparkling

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir, Shiraz

Colour: Deep purple red
Aroma: Dark berry, cinnamon, liquorice, hint of spice
Bouquet:  Berry, cinnamon, liquorice, hint of spice

Finish: Medium
Body: Full

Origin: Australia

Price: $160

Enjoyed in January, 2011

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

La Petite Eglise

La Petite Eglise
Vintage: 2005

Grape Variety: Merlot, Cabinet Franc

Colour: Ruby red
Aroma: Fresh fruits, cherry, leather
Bouquet:  Prune, berry, cherry, mushroom, dark chocolate

Finish: Long finish of fresh fruit
Body: Medium

Origin: Pomerol, France

Price: $450

Enjoyed in January, 2011

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Remarks: 2nd wind of  Chateau L'Eglise-Clinet