Friday, November 12, 2010

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