Sunday, November 28, 2010

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

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

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

Thursday, November 18, 2010

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

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

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

Friday, November 12, 2010

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

Thursday, November 4, 2010

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

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

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

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

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