Tuesday, February 22, 2011

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

Friday, February 18, 2011

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

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

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

Monday, February 7, 2011

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