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

Angelique de Monbousquet

Angelique de Monbousquet

 

Vintage:2001

Grape Variety:  Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Color: Brick red

Aroma: Nicorice, honey, truffle, red berry

Bouquet: Red berry, nicorice, coffee, truffle, caramel

Finish: Long finish

Body: Medium

Origin: Saint-Emilion

Price: $180

Enjoyed in October 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G    S    P     VP

Remark: 2nd wine of Chateau Monbousquet

Lauca Reserva Pinot Noir

Lauca Reserva

 

Vintage:2007

Grape Variety:  Pinot Noir

Color: Ruby red

Aroma: Red berry, pepper, dark chocolate

Bouquet: Red berry, dark chocolate, hint of spice

Finish: Medium

Body: Medium

Origin: Maule Valley, Chile

Price: $109

Enjoyed in October 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

Jacob's Creek Brut Cuvee

Jacob's Creek Brut Cuvee

 

Vintage: NV

Grape Variety:  Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Color: Golden yellow

Aroma: Fresh fruit

Bouquet: Green apple, lime, low acidity

Finish:Medium

Body:Light

Origin:Australia

Price: $88

Enjoyed in October 2010

 

Rating:   VG     G     S     P     VP

La Sirene de Giscour

La Sirene de Giscour

 

Vintage:1999

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, merlot 

Color: Brick red

Aroma: Fresh fruit, dark chocolate, cigar

Bouquet: Black fruit, plum, dark chocolate

Finish:Medium

Body:Medium
Origin:Margaux

Price: $280

Enjoyed in October 2010

 

Rating:   VG    G   S    P   VP

Remarks: 2nd wine of Chateau Giscour

Los Vascos

Los Vascos

 

Vintage: 2006

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 

Color: Dark red with violet nuances
Aroma: Fresh fruit, hint of spice, leather

Bouquet: Cassis, pepper, leather

Finish: Smooth, medium finish

Body: Full
Origin:Colchagua Chile

Price: $90

Enjoyed in October 2010

 

Rating:   VG    G   S    P   VP