Wednesday, September 21, 2011

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
















Sunday, April 3, 2011

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

Sunday, March 27, 2011

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

Thursday, March 17, 2011

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

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

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

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