Saint Cosme

Saint Cosme
Vintage: 2009

Grape Variety:

Colour: Deep red with nuance of purple
Aroma: Black fruits, prune, hint of spice
Bouquet:  Prune, blackcurrant, pepper, mushroom, dark chocolate

Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: Cotes-Du-Rhone, France

Price: $118

Enjoyed in December, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon

Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2005

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Colour: Deep ruby red
Aroma: Black fruits, toast, coffee

Bouquet:  Blackcurrant, berries, coffee, dark chocolate

Finish: Long finish of dark black fruits
Body: Medium

Origin: Napa Valley, USA

Price: $348

Enjoyed in December, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Pierre Bouree Fils

Pierre Bouree Fils
Vintage: 2002

Grape Variety:Pinot Noir

Colour: Ruby red
Aroma: Strawberry, cherry, hint of spice
Bouquet:  Red berries, cherry, pepper

Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: Gevrey-Chambertin, France

Price: $272

Enjoyed in December, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Giersberger Cremant Brut

Giersberger Cremant Brut


Vintage: NV

Grape Variety: Pinot Blanc

Colour: Pale greenish yellow
Aroma: Green apple, critic, bread
Bouquet: Green apple,lemon, bread, slightly sour

Finish: Crisp
Body: Light

Origin: Alsace, France

Price: $118

Enjoyed in December, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Lacoste Borie

Lacoste Borie


Vintage: 2005

Grape Variety:

Colour: Deep ruby red with nuance of purple
Aroma: Blackcurrant, plum, vanilla
Bouquet:  Blackcurrant, blackberry, smooth tannin, vanilla

Finish: Medium, note of cherry
Body: Medium

Origin: Pauillac, France

Price: $240

Enjoyed in December, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP
Remark: 2nd wine of Grand-Puy-Lacoste

Green Point Brut

Green Point Brut


Vintage: NV

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir, chardonnay

Colour: Pale golden yellow
Aroma: Pineapple, apple, vanilla
Bouquet: Apple, vanilla

Finish: Crisp
Body: Medium

Origin: Australia

Price: $83

Enjoyed in December, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Chateau Les Roques

Chateau Les Roques


Vintage: 2002

Grape Variety:

Colour: Deep golden yellow
Aroma: Honey, apricot, floral
Bouquet: Honey, preserved apricot

Finish:Long lasting of honey and floral
Body:Full

Origin: Laupiac, France

Price: $108 (HB)

Enjoyed in December, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Crucero Resertva

Crucero Reserva


Vintage: 2008

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvigno

Colour: Deep ruby red
Aroma: 
Bouquet:  

Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: Colchagua Valley, Chile

Price: $120

Enjoyed in December, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Tahuna Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc

Tahuna Sparking Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage: NV

Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Colour: Pale golden yellow
Aroma: Gooseberry, tropical fruit, honey
Bouquet:  Pineapple, gooseberry, passion fruit, litchi & honey

Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: Hanke's Bay, New Zealand

Price: $85

Enjoyed in December, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Chateau Fortia Cuvee du Baron

Chateau Fortia Cuvee du Baron

Vintage: 2006

Grape Variety: 

Colour: Dark red with nuance of purple
Aroma: Berries, dark chocolate, licorice, hint of spice
Bouquet:  Berries, dark chocolate, licorice

Finish: Long
Body: Medium

Origin: Chateauneuf-Du -Pape

Price:$220

Enjoyed in December, 2010

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve

Vintage: 2007

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour: Dark red with nuance of purple
Aroma: Cherry, black fruit, hint of spice
Bouquet:  Cherry, plums, mint

Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: California, USA

Price:$108 (HB)

Enjoyed in December, 2010

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Trivento Mixtus

Trivento mixtus

Vintage: 2010

Grape Variety: Shiraz, Malbec

Colour: Dark red with nuance of purple
Aroma: Ripe fruit, floral
Bouquet:  Ripe fruit, cherry

Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: Mendoza, Argentina

Price: $48

Enjoyed in December, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Wolf Blass Red Label Premium Cuvee Sparking

Wolf Blass Red Label Premium Cuvee Sparking

Vintage:NV

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Colour: Pale greenish yellow
Aroma: Apple, pear, bread & honey
Bouquet:  Apple, bread & honey

Finish: Medium
Body: Light

Origin: Australia

Price: $99

Enjoyed in December, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

1 + 1 = 3 Brut Macabeu, Xarel-lo, Parellada

1 + 1 = 3 Brut Macabeu, Xarel-lo, Parellada

Vintage:NV

Grape Variety:

Colour: Pale golden yellow
Aroma: Peach, apple, honey
Bouquet:  Peach, pear, apple

Finish: Medium
Body: Light

Origin: Spain

Price: $120

Enjoyed in November, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Aromes de Pavie

Aromes de Pavie

Vintage: 2006

Grape Variety: 70% Merlot, 20% cabernet franc, 10% cabernet sauvignon

Colour: Dark red
Aroma: Coffee, chocolate, leather, hint of spices, tobacco, berries
Bouquet:  Leather, tobacco, spices, black berries

Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: Saint-Emilion

Price: $360

Enjoyed in November, 2010

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

Navarro Lopez Tempranillo Gran Reserva

Navarro Lopez Tempranillo Gran Reserva

Vintage:1999

Grape Variety: Tempranillo

Colour: Dark brick red with nuance of purple
Aroma: Wild berry, pepper, spices
Bouquet:  Wild berry, hint of spices

Finish: Medium to long finish
Body:Medium

Origin: Spain

Price: $140

Enjoyed in November, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Plan Pegau

Plan Pegau

Vintage: NV

Grape Variety:

Colour: Deep ruby red
Aroma: Vanilla, chocolate, toffee, blackcurrant
Bouquet: Vanilla, chocolate, toffee, blackcurrant

Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: Rhone

Price: $99

Enjoyed in November, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Beaujolais Village - Louis Latour

Beaujolais Village, Louis Latour

Vintage: 2008

Grape Variety: Gamay

Colour: Ruby red
Aroma: Cherry, red berry, florals
Bouquet: Cherry, berry, mint

Finish: Medium
Body: Light

Origin: Beaujolais

Price: $98

Enjoyed in November, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Cono Sur Pinot Noir

Cono Sur Pinot Noir

Vintage: 2009

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Colour: Ruby red with nuance of purple
Aroma: Strawberry, cherry, plums,
Bouquet:  Strawberry, cherry, plums

Finish: Medium
Body: Light

Origin: Valle Central, Chile

Price: $49

Enjoyed in November, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Sacchetto Prosecco Spumante

Sacchetto Prosecco Spumante

 

Vintage:NV

Grape Variety:

Colour: Pale yellow
Aroma: Pear, green apple
Bouquet: Pear, green apple, pineapple

Finish: Medium
Body:Light

Origin: Prosecco, Italy

Price: $79

Enjoyed in November, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Chandon Brut

Chandon Brut

 

Vintage:NV

Grape Variety: Pinot noir, chardonnay

Colour: Pale yellow
Aroma: Bread, green apple, fresh fruit
Bouquet: Bread, green apple, pineapple

Finish: Medium
Body:Medium

Origin: Australia

Price: $130

Enjoyed in November, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Watershed Shiraz Cabernet

Watershed Shiraz Cabernet

 

Vintage: 2005

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz

Colour: Dark ruby red
Aroma: Blackberry, plums, toffee, chocolate smoky, leather
Bouquet: Blackberry, cherry, plum, toffee, chocolate

Finish: Smooth and long
Body: Medium

Origin: Margaret River, Western Australia

Price: $180

Enjoyed in November, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Chateau Pomys

Chateau Pomys

 

Vintage: 2003

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Colour: Ruby red
Aroma: Blackcurrant, blackberry, smoky, leather
Bouquet: Blackberry, leather, hint of spice

Finish: Medium
Body:Medium

Origin: Saint-Estephe

Price: $190

Enjoyed in November, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Gavi Fontanafredda DOCG

Gavi Fontanafredda DOCG

 

Vintage:2009

Grape Variety: Cortese

Colour: Pale greenish yellow
Aroma: White flowers, mango, tropical fruit
Bouquet: Tropical fruit, lemon, honey

Finish:Long finish of tropical fruit
Body: Medium

Origin: Piedmont, Italy

Price: $108 (HB)

Enjoyed in November, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G    S     P     VP

Brown Brothers Crouchen Riesling

Brown Brothers Crouchen Riesling

 

Vintage:2009

Grape Variety: Riesling

Colour: Golden yellow
Aroma: Fresh white fruit, mineral
Bouquet: Peach, pear, mineral, sweety

Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: Victoria, Australia

Price: $120

Enjoyed in November, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G    S    P     VP

Trivento Brut Nature

Trivento Brut Nature

 

Vintage: NV

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir, Chardonnnay

Colour: Pale pink 
Aroma: Apple, cherries
Bouquet: Apple, pineapple, cherries

Finish: Medium
Body: Crispy

Origin: Mendoza, Argentina

Price: $58

Enjoyed in November, 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G    S    P     VP

MASI Bonacosta Valpolicella

MASI Bonacosta Valpolicella Classico DOC

 

Vintage: 2008

Grape Variety: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara

Colour: Ruby  red with nuance of purple
Aroma: Preserved plum, nicorice, mint
Bouquet: Plum, cherry

Finish: Medium
Body: Light

Origin: Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy

Price: $140

Enjoyed in November 2010

 

Rating:   VG    G     S    P     VP

Gallo Family Shiraz

Gallo Family Shiraz

 

Vintage: 2008

Grape Variety: Shiraz

Colour: Dark purple red
Aroma: Ripe plum, prune, hint of perfume
Bouquet: Ripe plum, black fruit, green pepper

Finish: Medium
Body: Light

Origin: California

Price: $58

Enjoyed in November 2010

 

Rating:   VG    G     S    P     VP

Castillo D Montblanc Brut Cava

Castillo D Montblanc Brut Cava Rose

 

Vintage:NV

Grape Variety:

Colour: Clear orange red
Aroma: Fruit fruit, yeasty
Bouquet: Fruity, strawberry

Finish: Crispy
Body: Medium

Origin: Spain

Price: $150

Enjoyed in October 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G    S    P     VP

Beringer Sparkling White Zinfandel

Beringer Sparkling White Zonfandel

 

Vintage: NV

Grape Variety: Zinfanel
Colour: Clear orange red

Aroma: Strawberry, peach
Bouquet: Sweet strawberry, peach.
Finish: Medium
Body: Medium

Origin: California
Price: $68

Enjoyed in October 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G    S    P     VP

Chateau Ferrand

Chateau Ferrand

 

Vintage:2000

Grape Variety:  Merlot
Colour: Brick red

Aroma: Leather,  black fruit, chocolate

Bouquet: Leather, dark chocolate, toffee

Finish: Long finish

Body: Light body

Origin: Pomerol
Price: $208

Enjoyed in October 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G    S    P     VP

Newton Napa Valley Claret

Newton Napa Valley Claret

 

Vintage: 2006

Grape Variety: Merlot 43%, Cabernet Sauvignon 41%, Cabernet Franc 9%, Petit Verdot 4%, Syrah 3%

Colour: Dark red
Aroma: Black fruit, hint of spice, leather
Bouquet: Prune, plum, leather

Finish: Long

Origin: Napa Valley

Price: $160

Enjoyed in October 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G    S    P     VP

Domaine Terlate & Chapoutier

Domane Terlate & Chapourtier 

Vintage:2008

Grape Variety:  Shiraz, Viognier

Colour: Dark red with violet nuances

Aroma: Fresh fruit, hint of spice, violet

Bouquet: Fresh fruit, pepper

Finish: Medium finish

Body: Full

Origin: Victoria, Australia

Price: $158

Enjoyed in October 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G    S    P     VP

Remark: Wine maker - blindness

Les Pagodes de Cos

Les Pagodes de Cos

 

Vintage:2006

Grape Variety:

Colour: Dark red with violet nuances

Aroma: Mint, blackberry, tobacco

Bouquet: Blackberry, mint, hint of spice

Finish: Short

Origin: Staint-Estephe

Price: $158 (HB)

Enjoyed in October 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G    S    P     VP
 

Remarks: 2nd wine of Chateau Cos d'Estournel

Santa Ema Reserve

Santa Ema Reserve Merlot

 

Vintage:2005

Grape Variety:  Merlot
Colour: Dark red with violet nuances

Aroma: Leather, vanilla, fresh black fruit, chocolate

Bouquet: Leather, blackberry, vanilla, prune

Finish: Medium finish

Body: Full

Origin: D.O. Maipo Valley, Chile
Price: $98

Enjoyed in October 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G    S    P     VP

Serge Mathieu Millesime Brut

Serge Mathieu Millesime Brut

 

Vintage:2002

Grape Variety:  Pinot noir
Colour: Golden yellow

Aroma:Bread, apple, pineapple
Bouquet: Apple, pineapple
Finish: Round and smooth
Body: Medium

Origin: Champagne, France
Price: $298

Enjoyed in October 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G    S    P     VP

Arthur Metz Gewurztraminer

Arthur MetZ Gewurztraminer

 

Vintage:2009

Grape Variety:  Gewurztraminer
Colour: Pale yellow

Aroma: Lychee, apple

Bouquet: Lychee, apple, sweet

Body: Crispy
Origin: Alsace, France

Price: $79

Enjoyed in October 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G    S    P     VP

Cono Sur Cabernet Sauvignon

Cono Sur Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Vintage:2009

Grape Variety:  Cabernet Sauvignon
Colour: Dark red with violet nuances

Aroma: Fresh black fruit, hint of spice

Bouquet: Cassis, plum, smoky

Finish: Round finish

Body: Medium

Origin: Valle Central, Chile
Price: $49

Enjoyed in October 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G    S    P     VP