Mywinepal Wine Reviews July 2009

Wine Rating (1 Average, 2 Very Good, 3 Excellent)

When Reviewed 2

Apr-03 Chile

Country

Carmen

Winery

Reserve

Label / Region

Pinot Noir

Varietal(s)

Vintage

2

Apr-03 Chile

Valdivieso

Reserve

Pinot Noir

Notes Deep in colour and had a range of aromas covering leather, sage, and 1999 blackberries Deep in colour and had a range of aromas covering leather, sage, and 1998 blackberries. Earthy, spicy flavour

2 2

Apr-03 New Zealand Apr-03 New Zealand

Shingle Peak Morton Estate

Pinot Noir Pinot Noir

2000 Burgundian in style. Medium body. Earthy, cherry bouquet with some spice. 2000 Lighter bodied. Soft on the palette with a light cherry flavour.

3

Apr-03 South Africa

Hamilton Russell

Pinot Noir

Burgundian in style. Uses organic farming methods. Very complex. Light red colour. The bouquet has earthiness, coffee, and cherry. Good balance and 1999 complexity on the palate.

3 2

Apr-03 South Africa Apr-03 Australia

Bouchard Finlayson Scotchmans Hill

Pinot Noir Pinot Noir

Joint venture between Paul Bouchard of Burgundy and South African winemaker Peter Finlayson. Medium red colour. Bouquet shows herbal notes and some light earthiness. Flavours with some herb, oak and cherry 1999 notes. 1999 Mixed bouquet of strawberries, violet and earthiness.

3

Apr-03 Australia

Stonier Reserve

Reserve

Pinot Noir

1

Apr-04 Australia

Banrock Station

Sparkling

Chardonnay

1

Apr-04 Australia

Bremerton

Verdelho

1998 Light ripe fruit on the nose, and had a light finish with some flowery tones. Pale straw colour. It has pleasant acidity. There are flavours of peach, lime and melon. Verdelho grape is a native of Portugal. Pale straw in appearance, with a 2002 honeydew melon aroma. Taste of melon and apple. Nice light acidity.

2

Apr-04 Australia

Tahbilk

Marsanne

Marsanne grape is originally from Southern France and is a spicy grape. Aromas were of honeysuckle and lychee. Tastes of tropical fruit, some 2001 green apple with a clove/nutmeg spice finish.

NV

3

Apr-04 Australia

Henschke

Innes Vineyard

Pinot Gris

3

Apr-04 Australia

De Bortoli

Dry Semillon

Semillon

2

Apr-04 Australia

D'Arenberg

Custodian

Grenache

Medium yellow colour with some pink tinge. Note this grape does have pink in it's skin. Bouquet has some oak and aromas of peach and other sweet fruits. Low acidity, has some sweetness, and flavours of peach, lime and 2001 some spice. Bouquet was oaky (although it is unoaked), with dillweed, grassy and candy 1995 on the nose. Oaky and lemony flavours. Light red appearance. Bouquet was light and of red fruits. Strong tannins, 1999 and a short length. Some sweet fruit flavours.

Petit Verdot

This wine is big and bold. The colour is inky dark. It has a eucalyptus, savory, chocolate and vanilla bouquet (The vanilla coming from aging in all American oak barrels). The flavours are of oak, vanilla and black cherry with 1999 a long finsih and smooth tannins.

Hillcot

Merlot

Medium red in colour. Bouquet has oak, plums and a hint of eucalyptus. On the palate there are ripe red fruits, good tannins, some sweetness and 2001 maybe some chalkiness.

Bin 407

Cabernet Sauvignon

3

Apr-04 Australia

Pirramimma

2

Apr-04 Australia

Grant Burge

Pinot Gris

The grapes come from 6 different regions of Australia. This wine was inky dark, leaving long tears on the sides of the glass. The bouquet showed some oak from both French and American barrels along with blackcurrant 2000 aroma. Smooth tannins. Some chalkiness, oak and spice on the palate. Pale straw colour with light fragrances of peach and flowers and a sweet, 2004 peachy finish on the palate.

Nativa

Chardonnay

Organic. Pale straw appearance. Bouquet had citrus, and some oak, and light toastiness. Light citrus, pineapple and mango flavours. Some 2000 malolactic fermentation giving a rich mouthfeel.

Carmen

Nativa

Cabernet Sauvignon

Organic. Deep red appearance. Bouquet oak, leafiness and licorice. Licorice flavour continued onto the palate along with dark fruit and sour 2001 cherry. The tannins were not overly strong.

Chile

Vina Lomas de Cauquenes

Maipo

Pais

The vines are 80-105 years old. The wine had a camphor or licqorice 2000 bouquet, along with sour cherry. The cherry flavour continued on the palate.

2

Chile

Cono Sur

Organic

Cabernet / Carmenere

Ruby purple in appearance. Bouquet of oranges, aftershave, wood smoke, 2003 autumn forest and spice. This wine was sweet and round on the palate.

3

Australia

Avonmore

Shiraz

Produced with the biodynamic method. BIG fruit. Ruby red in the glass. Cedar, oak, cherries, plums and black current aromas. Flavours of sweet 2001 cherries, vanilla and cedar on the palate. A full-bodied, yet elegant wine.

3

Australia

Avonmore

Cabernet Sauvignon

3

South Africa

Rozendal

Stellenbosch

Blend

3

South Africa

Rozendal

Stellenbosch

2

South Africa

Graham Beck

Sparkling -Brut

Blend Pinot Noir / Chardonnay

1

Apr-06 South Africa

Beyerskloof

3

Apr-06 South Africa

Fairview

2

Apr-06 South Africa

Kaapzicht

3

Apr-04 Australia

Penfolds

1

Argentina

Lurton

2

Chile

Carmen

2

Chile

2

Pinotage

Primo Pinotage Pinotage

Produced with the biodynamic method. Ruby purple in the glass. Bouquet had cherries, sweet oak, nutmeg and cinnamon. Flavours of dark fruit and 2001 vanilla. Medium tannins. Ready to drink. Brickish appearance. The bouquet was of black tea, as well as a dustiness. 1998 Very smooth with a medium body. Some cherry flavours. Still very youthful, but could afford 8 years of aging potential. This wine was purple in the glass. The bouquet had capsicum, cherries, raspberries and 2001 floral notes. Medium tannins and sour cherry flavours. NV

Brillant golden colour and had honey, apple, biscuity aromas and flavours. Light/medium red in colour. Herbaceous, smoky, sausage aromas. Tannins 2003 were a bit harsh. Flavours of red fruits and a hit of banana. Very deep red in appearance. Bouquet was very fragrant, with dark red fruits, oak, tar and cocolate. Very round mouthfeel, with some sweetness. 2001 There was also some chocolate, coffee and spicy flavours. Very long length.

Merlot

The wine had a brown appearance with a brickish edge. The wine had a very pronounced pruney / porty aroma. The portiness continued on the 1998 palate, along with red fruits. it did have a nice mouthfeel and long finish.

2

Apr-06 South Africa

Landskroon

Merlot

A well aged, elegant wine. Medium red appearance with a bit of a brickish edge to show it's age. Aromas of prunes, plums and cinnamon. The wine was very soft with some sweeetness. There was also plummy, gamey and 1999 tarry flavours.

1

Apr-06 South Africa

Bergsig

Ruby Cabernet / Merlot

Medium red appearance and a dusty nose. There was some spice to this 2000 wine, along with fruity flavours, which came from the Merlot.

1

Apr-06 South Africa

Wildekraans

Cabernet Sauvignon

Deep red in appearance. It had a complex bouquet, with herbacious, green peppers and smokiness. This wine had very little fruit flavour. The wine was 1999 tannic with some bitterness.

Syrah

This wine was purple in the glass, very extracted. The bouquet was very complex. Early on there was a barnyard aroma, but as the wine aired, this aroma faded and one then was treated to violet, coffee, sweet, and smoky aromas. One tasted red cherries, some spiciness, and chocolate. The 2003 tannins were supple and the oak well integrated.

3

2

3

2

Apr-06 South Africa

Glen Carlou

Stellenbosch

Apr-07 South Africa

Mulderbosch

Steen Op Hout

Chenin Blanc

Steen is the Afrikaan's word for the Chenin Blanc grape. "Op Hout" means "on wood". This wine was the first Chenin Blanc to be oaked in South Africa. The wine was light bodied, had a smooth mouthfeel, and some nice acidity. 2002 There was some oak and waxiness on the nose.

Apr-07 South Africa

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Walker Bay

Pinot Noir

Light red in appearance. Big bouquet, with coffee, tar, cherries, iodine and 2001 slate. Medium length, with savory, earthy, coffee, and cherry flavours.

Stellenbosch

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon with Cab Franc and Merlot blend (primarily Merlot).Deep red in the glass. Aroma was a bit closed, but there was some perfuminess, some dustiness, green pepper and oak. Subdued fruit 2001 flavour.Medium length and a bit astringent

Cabernet Sauvignon

Ruste en Vrede means "Rest and Peace" or "Peace and Quiet". Lovely deep red colour in the glass. Aroma was very fruity, with tones of wet leather and oak. Sweet entry upon tasting followed through with long length 2002 and an acidic finish. Spiciness and dark fruit flavours.

Apr-07 South Africa

Rosendal

3

Apr-07 South Africa

Ruste en Vrede

Stellenbosch

3

Apr-07 South Africa

Saxenburg

Cabernet Private Collection Sauvignon

Aromas of classic cedar and cassis. As well there was some green pepper 2003 and dustiness. Upon tasting, there were rich fruits, and big tannins.

Simonsig

Frans Malan Reserve

Cape Blend

Simonsig means "in sight of Simonsburg Mountain". Aromas of banana, oak, dark fruit, chocolate, and prunes. Banana aroma is a characteristic of the Pinotage grape. Medium tannins, some spiciness, and flavours of 2003 cherries and chocolate.

3

Apr-07 South Africa

1

Apr-07 South Africa

Radford Dale

Stellenbosch

Shiraz

Deep red with big legs. On the nose there was dark fruit, mint and some sweetness, similar to what you would get with an Australian shiraz. The wine had a sweet entry, but also had some firm tannins and ended a bit 2003 astringent. There were coffee and mint flavours.

3

Apr-07 South Africa

Glen Carlou

Paarl

Syrah

Wonderful purple hue in the glass. The bouquet was varied with coffee, chocolate, savory and biscuity. Good length and acidity. There were sweet, 2004 savory coffee and dark fruit flavours.

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3

Apr-07 South Africa

3

Apr-07 South Africa

Boekenhoutskloof Estate Franschhoek

Late Harvest

Extracted reddish purple colour in the glass. Nose was fruity, perfumy and minty. Nice round mouthfeel. Oak was not overpowering. There was some 2001 spiciness, dark fruit, chocolate and coffee flavours.

Syrah

Sauvignon Blanc

3

Argentina

Klein Constantia Fundacion Prestigio

3

Chile

Concha y Toro

Late Harvest

3

Chile

Errazuriz

3

Australia

Wolf Blass

Late Harvest Gold Label Botrytis

2

Australia

Yalumba

South Africa

Laborie Estate

Museum Muscat Muscat Late Harvest Pineau Pinotage

NV

1

3

South Africa

Paarl

Tawny Port

NV

3

Australia

D'Arenberg

3

Australia

Angoves

2

South Africa

Beaumont

2

Feb-04 South Africa

Twee Jonge Gezellen

2

Feb-04 South Africa

2

Feb-04 South Africa

Tempranillo Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Gewürztramine r

Blend

Part of the first vineyard in South Africa. Wine depends on the grapes being affected by the botrytis cinerea fungus. This only occurs in years when it is cool and damp during the harvest. Brilliant orangey hue in the glass. Wonderful apricot, honey and botrytis (honeysuckle) aromas. Good acidity to keep the wine refreshing and not cloyingly sweet. Flavours of oak, honey, 1996 apricot and marmalade. Wonderful cherries and vanilla aroma and flavour. The vanilla coming from 2000 aging the wine in American oak. Silky smooth, with good acidity to balance the sugar. It had a honeyed nose 2001 and flavour. Pronounced peach and melon aroma and flavour. Good acidity and 2000 pronounced fruit. Huge flowery bouquet. No typical Gewurztraminer aromas or flavours here. 2003 Ginger, cloves and cinnamon flavours, without being overbearing. This wine was purposely oxidized giving it it's dark reddish brown colouration. Wonderful plum pudding aroma and flavour. Dusty aroma and a faint smell of nail polish, which is one of the aromas 1998 known for Pinotage. It was quite hot on the tongue. Light pinkish in the glass. Excellent balance with all the elements of fruit, brandy, sugar, oak and acidity. A bit of maderized aroma and oak and had some coffee/toffee flavour.

Pinotage

Very grapey aroma with some leather. It had a deep, opaque purple colour 2000 which coated the glass when it was swirled. Good acidity and tannin. Some brickish colour on the edges of the glass. Some spicy, leathery and 1995 chocolate notes. Very fruity bouquet with lots of fruit and cherries in the taste. It was a very 2000 easy to drink wine with no tannic aftertaste.

Porcupine Ridge

Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc

A vintage champagne-type wine. Classic blend of 50% chardonnay and 50% pinot noir. Pleasant biscuity aroma, leading to a leesy creaminess 1997 taste with fine bubbles. Pale straw in appearance, with a citrus and gooseberry bouquet and taste of 2002 passionfruit, ripe fruit in general and some citrus.

Vergelegen

Sauvignon Blanc

Pale straw appearance. Pronounced bouquet with oaky, honey, mineraliness and gooseberries. Citrus and steeliness/flintiness on the 2002 palate. Good fruit-acid balance.

Shiraz Vintage Port

Krone Borealis Cap Classique

Blend

3

Feb-04 South Africa

Boekenhoutskloof

Semillon

The top Semillon in South Africa. Aged in Burgundian oak. Some Sauvignon Blanc added to it. The colour has golden intensity. Bouquet has apricot, lanolin, butterscoth and vanilla. Smooth mouthfeel. Light acidity and 2002 oakieness, accompanied with a milkiness or waxiness.

2

Feb-04 South Africa

Robertson

Shiraz

Light cherry appearance. Bouquet follows with cherry and some savoriness. Taste had clove and cinammon spaices, cherries, oak and almond on the 2002 finish. No notable tannins.

1

Feb-04 South Africa

Fairview

Goats do Roam

Blend

A blend of 7 different grape varieties, including South Africa's Pinotage grape. Deep red appearance, with a dusty, herbaceous bouquet. Flavours 2002 of cherry and stone fruit. Some bitterness was noted along with tannins.

3

Feb-04 South Africa

Fairview

Primo Pinotage

1

Feb-04 South Africa

Porcupine Ridge

Pinotage Cabernet Sauvignon

Deep purple appearance. The bouquet had herbal, dill, oaky, gamy and savory notes. Cherries, other dark fruits and cloves were present upon 2001 tasting. Good amount of tannin. Deep purple/ruby red appearance. Bouquet had milkiness, vanilla and 2000 anchovies. The taste had cherries, mint, other spiciness and vanilla.

Syrah

Viewed as the benchmark Syrah in South Africa. Deep purple appearance. Mint, oak, spice, and gamy - smoked bacon were all present in the bouquet. One tasted dark fruit, such as black cherries. Velvety mouthfeel with light 2001 tannins.

3

Feb-04 South Africa

Boekenhoutskloof

2

Feb-04 South Africa

Wiede River

3

Nov-02 New Zealand

3

Nov-02 New Zealand

3 3

Nov-02 New Zealand Nov-02 New Zealand

Staete landt Stoneleigh Vineyards Clifton Okahu Estate Staete landt

May-03 Argentina May-03 Argentina

Altos Las Hormigas Reserva Cadus

2 2

2

3

2

May-03 Chile

May-03 Chile

May-03 Chile

Almond Grove Reserve

Marlborough

Riesling Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Marlborough

Chardonnay Chardonnay

2000 Oaky bouquet and notes of spice, and pleasant smooth mouth feel 2000 Some oak, but also spice, lemon and nectarine flavours.

Reserva

Malbec Malbec

Deep purple colour on the glass. It was tart with cherries and dark berry 2001 fruits. 1999 Deep purple in colour, bouquet with smokiness, pepper and vanilla.

Escudo Rojo

Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc

Elegant wine with well integrated tannins and a good length. The bouquet 2000 had a hint of green pepper.

Antiyal

Carmenere / Cabernet Sauvignon / Syrah

Organic. Deep in colour and very opaque. The wine has mineral, currant, 1999 cedar, and raspberry aromas and flavours.

Veramonte

Primus

Carmenere / Cabernet Sauvignon

Good expression of the Carmenere grape. There was a grassiness, earthiness and smokiness to the bouquet of this wine. The taste was 1998 exceedingly smooth, sweet and soft.

Dedicado

Cabernet Sauvigonon / Syrah / Malbec / Merlot

Wonderful dark fruit and sweet spice bouquet. The wine had a nice mouth 1997 feel, very smooth and silky, with a long finish

Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon

Leather, minty, and eucalyptus bouquet. The tannins in the wine are quite strong but should soften with aging. The taste was a bit hot from the alcohol 1997 content. Rich, full-bodied wine witha bouquet of oak, berries and mint. Very smooth. 1997 All aspects of this wine are very balanced with a great length.

Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon

Intense violet colour and spicy red fruit flavour. There were layers of raspberry, cherry, spice and cocolate. The wine finished with a round dark 2000 berry finish. Lush blackberry and black currant aroma. There were some flavours of 1999 chocolate and mint Jammy black cherry and blackberry aromas with layers of coffee bean, toast and vanilla. There was also flavours of green pepper, blackberry and 2000 blueberry. Flavours of black cherry, blackberry and plum. The oak provided 2000 background notes of vanilla and buttered toast. 2000 Smooth and fruity with a light oak accent

Rothschild

Marlborough

3

May-03 Argentina

Finca Flichman

2

May-03 Chile

3

May-03 Chile

Concha y Toro Don Melchor Clos Quebrada de Domus Aurea Macul

3

Sep-02 Chile

Errazuriz

Arboleda

2

Sep-02 Chile

Errazuriz

Arboleda

2

Sep-02 Chile

Errazuriz

Estate

2 2

Sep-02 Chile Sep-02 Chile

Errazuriz Caliterra

Estate Arboleda

Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay

3

Sep-02 Chile

Errazuriz

Wild Ferment

Chardonnay

2

Sep-02 Chile

Errazuriz

Arboleda

Merlot

3

Oct-03 New Zealand

Stoneleigh

Sauvignon Blanc

2

Oct-03 New Zealand

Konrad & Conrad

Riesling

3

Oct-03 New Zealand

Chardonnay

2

Oct-03 New Zealand

Brancott Vineyards Reserve Te Mata Woodthorpe

3

Oct-03 New Zealand

Omaka Springs

Pinot Noir

2

Oct-03 New Zealand

Shingle Peak

Pinot Noir

3

Oct-03 New Zealand

Isabel

Pinot Noir

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Affected by botrytis, a fungus that affects grapes by drawing out the water from the grapes, leaving the concentrated sugar and flavours intact. Deep amber colour. Bouquet showed honey, almonds and apricots. Apricots and marmalade flavours were tasted. Good acidity which balanced the 2001 sweetness of this wine.

Chardonnay

2001 Green apple and lemon/grapefruit flavour and lower acidity 2001 Very intense, tart apples, lemons, passionfruit and high acidity

Dried apricot, ripe green apple and tasted nuts aroma. Natural fermentation using indigenous yeast, there was layers of fresh,yeasty bread and sweet 2000 onion. Deep, red-purple colour, concentrated dark fruit and chocolate character. 2000 Vanilla notes, lingering finish of black plum and chocolate. Pale straw colour. The bouquet showed gooseberry, passionfruit, and stone 2000 fruit aromas. On the palate was tropical fruit flavours and good acidity Golden appear, with peaches, petrol, apple and pineapple aromas. There 2000 was some acid and a good finish. 2000 Aromas of peache, pineapple, lime and melon. Flavours of nectarine and lime. There was spiciness and acidity on the 2002 palate Light red with some brown on the edges. Brown edge normal for New Zealand pinot noirs. Bouquet had oak, herbaceousness and fruit. The taste 2000 was smooth, with cherries and some spice. Medicinal, cherry and raspberry aromas. Light acidity, smooth, and had 2002 some oak. Candy cherry and ripe berry fruit aromas. Ripe cherries, some spice and 2001 acidity flavours. Some tannins.

Sauvignon 120 Blanc

Santa Rita

Pale straw-green colour. The bouquet showed tropical fruits and grapefruit aromas. This bouquet persisted on the palate, and had good acidity

2

Nov-03 Chile

2 2

deep red with a cherry colour at the edges of the glass. Oak and capsicum , and blackberries bouquet was followed by a very fruity, rich flavour with ripe Nov-03 Bouquet was sweet and Santa of Rita dark cherries.Reserva There was medium Merlot tannin from oak, followed 2002 tannins with more sweet cherries flavours Cabernet ruby red in colour. Plums, black fruits and some spice was present in the Nov-03 Chile Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon 2001 bouquet. Cherries with some tannins were expressed on the palate

2

Nov-03 Chile

Santa Rita

Medalla Real

Cabernet Sauvignon

Deep purple appearance. The bouquet showed earthiness, with red and black fruits and toasted tones. The flavour was full with oak and some 2000 tannins.

Floresta

Petite Syrah / Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon

Intense ruby colour. The bouquet showed red and black fruits, vanilla, chocolate and tobacco. Very fruity with cherries and some tannins. Very 1999 smooth.

3

Nov-03 Chile

Santa Rita

3

Jan-04 New Zealand

Konrad & Co

2

Jan-04 South Africa

Porcupine Ridge

3

Jan-04 Chile

Valdivieso

3

Jan-04 Australia

Pirramimma

2

Sep-04 Argentina

Lurton

Reserve

Malbec

2

Sep-04 Argentina

Valdivieso

Reserva

Malbec

Big and bold. The colour is inky dark. It has a cedar and vanilla bouquet from American oak barrels as well as aromas of ripe, dark berries. The 1999 flavours are of oak, vanilla and black cherry. Bouquet was sweet and of dark cherries. There was medium tannin from 2002 oak, followed with more sweet cherries flavours Deeply ruby coloured, and left legs on the glass. Oak and herbal bouquet. 1998 Inky and some earthiness to it. Cherries and spice.

2

Sep-04 Argentina

Dona Paula

Malbec

At first it's aroma was of sweaty saddle and earthiness, later followed by oranges, and lastly with some mintiness. The flavours of this wine included 1999 oak, spice and chocolate.

3

Sep-04 Argentina

Las Hormigas

Malbec

Deep red appearance. The bouquet was of tomato or butterscotch, with latter chocolate liquor. The wine had a smooth texture, with medium tannins 2001 and some tomato flavour.

Sauvignon Blanc

Reserve

Merlot

Bouquet showing capsicum, pine and gooseberry. The gooseberry continued on the palate. Bouquet of black cherries, plums and other ripe red fruits. The wine had firm 1999 tannins (not too much), fruitiness and sweetness on the palate.

Cabernet Franc

1998 Very aromatic wine. Ripe fruit, black cherry and cedar aromas

Petit Verdot

More intense bouquet and flavours than found in the regular Dona Paula, but was more integrated than it's sibling. The wine was deep ruby red. The wine had oak, followed by cherries and blackberries on the palate with a 1992 medium to long finish. Quite closed but had some notes of red berries and mint. The flavours was 2002 mainly of oak, with very little fruit.

2

Sep-04 Argentina

Dona Paula

Selecion de Bodega

1

Sep-04 Argentina

Dona Paula

Los Cardos

Malbec

3

Sep-04 Argentina

Catena

Alta

Malbec

3

Oct-04 New Zealand

Babich

Riesling

1

Oct-04 New Zealand

Framingham

Riesling

3

Oct-04 New Zealand

Kim Crawford

Chardonnay

Citrus aroma, which carried to the palate along with some apple flavour. 2000 This wine also had light acidity Unoaked. Went through malolactic fermentation to give this wine a full, 2003 roundness in your mouth. Tropical fruit bouquet and flavours.

3

Oct-04 New Zealand

Seresin

Pinot Noir

Medium body. Pronounced oakiness. Very tannic at the start, but lessened over time. Violets showed on the bouquet of the wine as the oak faded. This wine has undergone a wild ferment followed by a secondary malolactic 2002 fermentation.

1

Oct-04 New Zealand

Matua

Pinotage / Cabernet Sauvignon

Rich red, although had a short finish. The bouquet had big tobacco notes. It 2002 had plum flavour and little tannins

3

Oct-04 New Zealand

Glazebrook

Merlot

Very intense, fruit driven wine. Plum, berries and oak bouquet. The plum and berries carried into the flavour with a long finish. The tannins were well 2002 integrated. This was a superb wine.

2

Oct-04 New Zealand

Herzog

2

Dec-04 Australia

Wolf Blass

Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon Gewurztramine Botrytis affected r

2

Dec-04 Australia

Yalumba

Museum

3

Dec-04 South Africa

Paarl

Special Reserve Tawny Port

3

Dec-04 Australia

D'Arenberg

Vintage Fortified Shiraz

3

Dec-04 Australia

Angoves

Premium

3

Jan-05 New Zealand

Mills Reef

3

Jan-05 Argentina

Catena

2

Jan-05 New Zealand

2

Malbec

Muscat

Deep, purple appearance in the glass. Spice, cherries, violets and pencil shavings aromas. Very smooth and full with nice tannins. Dark fruit and 2002 chocolate were also present. Petrol aroma, which older riesling wines exhibit, along with citrus and stone 2002 fruits. It was semi-sweet on the palate with ligh acidity.

Bordeaux style. Oak and restrained fruit aromas. Red berries and plum 2000 flavours with firm tannins. Huge flowery bouquet. No typical Gewurztraminer aromas or flavours here. 2003 Ginger, cloves and cinnamon flavours, without being overbearing. This wine was purposely oxidized giving it it's dark reddish brown colouration. This wine had a wonderful plum pudding aroma and flavour. Excellent balance with all the elements of fruit, brandy, sugar, oak and acidity. The wine had a bit of maderized aroma and oak and had some coffee/toffee flavour. Very grapey aroma with some leather. It had a deep, opaque purple colour 2000 which coated the glass when it was swirled. Good acidity and tannin

Reseve

Vintage Port Gewurztramine r

100% shiraz. Starting to show it's age. There was some brickish colour on the edges of the glass. It did have some spicy, leathery and chocolate 1995 notes. Bouquet was very perfumed, with lychee and flowers. Low acidity. Lchee 2003 flavour carried on the palate along with white pepper. Dry and refreshing.

Alta Los Altos

Chardonnay

Deep straw colour. It had a full, smooth mouthfeel, with light acidity. There was also vanilla flavour from the oak aging, and some spice from the lees in 1997 the bottle

Herzog

Pinot Noir

Light translucent red, with a blue hue to the rim. Blue hued rim is common to new world pinot noirs. The bouquet was classic violets. Tasting cherries, 2002 light oak, low tannins and light acidity

Jan-05 South Africa

Boekenhoutskloof

Syrah

Deep purple in the glass and left visible legs on the glass. The boquet was oaky and smoky. The flavour was of cherries and dark fruits with a tannic 2001 backbone.

2

Jan-05 Australia

D'Arenberg

2

Jan-05 Chile

Los Vascos

Shiraz / Laughing Magpie Viognier Cabernet Grand Reserve Sauvignon

Inky dark. It coated the glass when it was swirled. The bouquet was of oak and cherry. Cherry flavour continued through on the palate. This was a very 2002 fruity, juicey wine with good tannin. Bouquet had barnyard, earthy aromas. The wine was very smooth with 1998 some oak and black fruit.

3

Jan-05 South Africa

Meerlust

Rubicon

Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc

2

Jan-05 Australia

Langmeil

Fifth Wave

Grenache

1

May-05 Argentina

Lurton

Pinot Gris

Medium red appearance. The bouquet was very perfumy. Some indicated confectionary and peppermint candy. The taste was light, with a lingering 2001 cherry aftertaste. Pale straw colour with light fragrances of peach and flowers and a sweet, 2004 peachy finish on the palate

2

May-05 Chile

Carmen Vineyards Nativa

Chardonnay

Organic. Pale straw appearance. Bouquet had citrus, and some oak, and light toastiness. Light citrus, pineapple and mango flavours. Malolactic 2000 fermentation giving a rich mouthfeel.

2

May-05 Chile

2

May-05 Chile

Carmen Vineyards Nativa Vina Lomas de Cauquenes

2

May-05 Chile

3

3

2

3

Medium red in the glass. Bouquet was of cherries and light oak. This was a 1999 very smooth wine, with cherry and cedar/pencil shavings flavours.

Pais

Organic. Deep red appearance. Bouquet had aromas of oak, leafiness and licorice. Licorice flavour continued onto the palate along with dark fruit and 2001 sour cherry. Tannins were not overly strong. Organic. Camphor or licqorice bouquet, along with sour cherry. Cherry 2000 flavour continued on the palate. Also noted a lead pencil flavour.

Cono Sur

Cabernet Sauvignon

Organic. Ruby purple appearance. Bouquet described as oranges, aftershave, wood smoke, autumn forest and spice. Sweet and round on the 2003 palate.

May-05 Australia

Avonmore Vineyard

Shiraz

Organic. BIG fruit. Ruby red in the glass. Cedar, oak, cherries, plums and black currant aromas. Flavours of sweet cherries, vanilla and cedar on the 2001 palate. This was a full-bodied, yet elegant wine.

May-05 Australia

Avonmore Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon

Organic. Ruby purple in the glass. Bouquet had cherries, sweet oak, 2001 nutmeg and cinnamon. Flavours of dark fruit and vanilla. Medium tannins.

Rozendal

Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc

Organic. Slight brickish appearance. Bouquet of black tea, as well as a 1998 clay/dustiness. Very smooth with a medium body. Some cherry flavours.

Rozendal

Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc

Organic. Purple ruby in the glass. Bouquet had capsicum, sweetness, cherries, raspberries and floral notes. Medium tannins and sour cherry 2001 flavours.

May-05 South Africa

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Sep-05 New Zealand

Cloudy Bay

Pelorus Brut

Sparkling

Sep-05 Australia

Tyrrell's

Vat 1

Semillon

Slight rose tinge from the Pinot Noir grape. It had light acidity with biscuit 1999 aroma. It had a nice long length. Medium yellow appearance. Bouquet was of lanolin and citrus. On the 1997 palate, the citrus flavour continued. The wine was very light in flavour.

3

Sep-05 Argentina

Catena

Alta

Chardonnay

This wine was almost syrupy when it was poured from the bottle. The wine had big legs in the wine glass, indicating a high alcohol content. The taste 2001 was creamy and oaky.

2

Sep-05 Chile

Casa del Bosque

Reserva

Pinot Noir

Light red in appearance with a slight purple shade. Bouquet showed strawberries, raspberries and plums. Soft tannins, a cherry aftertaste and a 2003 long finish.

2

Sep-05 New Zealand

Voss Estate

Pinot Noir

Light red in appearance, with a bit of orangy or pink edges. Herbaceous, spice and forest floor aromas. Cherry flavour, with light acidity that you felt 2002 at the back of your tongue. Long finish.

2

Sep-05 Chile

Miguel Torres Manso de Velasco

Cabernet Sauvignon

Slight brickish tinge around the edge. Bouquet of blackcurrants, tar, chocolate, cassis and mushrooms. Nice round mouthfeel, with the tannins 1997 coming in later.

Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Pinotage

Cape blend. Light red in appearance. Aromas of blackberries, capsicum and oak. Cherry, blackberry and spicy flavours. Velvety smooth and overall 2001 a very balanced wine. Very long length.

Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc

Deep purple in appearance. Candy?, violet, and oak aromas. Very smooth with nice mouthfeel. Flavours of dark cherries, tabacco and oak. Long 2001 length. Deep purple colour. Oaky aroma with lots of dark fruits. There were tannins to give this wine structure. Flavours of chocolate, vanilla, dark cherries and 2002 creaminess. Some late sweetness on the palate.

3

3

Sep-05 South Africa

Warwick

Three Cape Ladies

3

Sep-05 Chile

House of Morande

3

Sep-05 Australia

Penfolds

RWT

Shiraz

3

Sep-05 Australia

Penfolds

Grandfather

Tawny Port

2

Oct-05 Australia

Thorn-Clarke

Terra Barossa

2

Oct-05 Australia

Thorn-Clarke

Terra Barossa

Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz / Cabernet Sauvignon / Mouvedre

2

Oct-05 Australia

Thorn-Clarke

Terra Barossa Cuvee

3

Oct-05 Australia

Thorn-Clarke

Shotfire Ridge

Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon / Shiraz / Cabernet Franc / Merlot / Petit Verdot

NV

Orangy brown appearance, with a slight greenish edge. Bouquet was of spices like cinnamon, and also nutty and caramel aromas. There were many fruity, spicy flavours to enjoy on the palate. Deep red in colour. It had aromas of vanilla and ecalyptus. There were 2003 strong tannins. There was nice spice and black cherry flavours. Deep purple colour. It had a very intense aromas of sausage, smokiness, 2003 menthol and cherries. Good tannins with some sweetness. Black-purple coloured. Some sweet candy, oak, and dark fruit aromas. Very intense on the palate. Some sweetness, a round mouthfeel, and not 2003 overpowering tannins. Long finish. Deeply coloured, purple. Caramel, vanilla, chocolate and cherry aromas. 2003 Big mouthfeel to this wine. Tannins were not overpowering.

Merlot

Many aromas, such as cedar, coffee, dark fruit and violet (which I think is from the Petit Verdot). This wine was spicy and had flavours of blackberries and cherries, with some sweetness. Tannins were not too strong. A well 2003 integrated wine. Dusty, cedar, chocolate and dark fruit aromas. Very smooth with a good 2002 mouthfeel and long length. Flavours of cherries and blackberries. Fresh acidity and flavours of melon, apple, grass, and hints of mineral. It 2004 had a long finish with a lush mouthfeel. Notes of petrol, apple, hints of raisin and kiwi and finishing dry with a fresh 2004 acidity. Medium bodied with a wonderful, slightly oily texture and showed peach, 2004 lime and green apple notes. Flavours of wild strawberry, Bing cherry, backed by a lightly spicy finish with 2004 moderate acidity.

Te Tera

Pinot Noir

Expressive on the nose and showy on the palate with notes of cherry, strawberry and hay. There were soft integrated tannins and acidity giving a 2003 wonderful structure to this wine

Oct-05 New Zealand

Seresin

Pinot Noir

Tight up front with spicy, leathery and earthy flavours backed by subtle cherry notes. It had a medium body with noticeable tannins. Re-tried later 2003 and it opened up showing great red berry fruit and subtle earth.

Oct-05 New Zealand

Matua

Hawkes Bay

Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot

Flavours of bell pepper, cherry, hints of blackberry and eucalyptus. A lighter 2002 style wine with soft acidity and moderate tannin

Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc / Syrah / Malbec

Good tannin structure and balance gave way to cherry, smoke, dark berry 2000 and licorice notes. It was silky on the palate with a long finish

2

Oct-05 Australia

Thorn-Clarke

Shotfire Ridge Quartage

3

Oct-05 Australia

Thorn-Clarke

William Randall

3

Oct-05 New Zealand

Staete landt

Shiraz Sauvignon Blanc

3

Oct-05 New Zealand

Stoneleigh

Riesling

2

Oct-05 New Zealand

Spy Valley

2

Oct-05 New Zealand

Kim Crawford

3

Oct-05 New Zealand

2

2

Pinot Gris Pansy Rose

3

Oct-05 New Zealand

Matariki

Quintology

3

Nov-05 South Africa

Saxenburg

Sauvignon Private Collection Blanc

3

Nov-05 South Africa

Saxenburg

Private Collection Chardonnay

Straw in appearance with some bubbles clinging to the glass. Bouquet was gooseberries and grass. Gooseberry continues upon tasting and had light 2004 acidity. Oak and a lanolin bouquet to this wine. Very round mouthfeel, along with 2003 some spiciness and oak. Long finish.

2

Nov-05 South Africa

Saxenburg

Shiraz / Gwendolyn Cabernet Family Selection Sauvignon

This wine had tomato, oak, vegetal aromas. The flavours were of cherry and 2000 leather. It had low tannins and a long finish.

2

Nov-05 South Africa

Saxenburg

Private Collection Pinotage

Deep purple coloured. Bouquet had some of the signature banana and acetone aromas. Flavours of dark cherries, spice and some banana. The 2000 wine still was a bit tannic.

3

Nov-05 South Africa

Saxenburg

Private Collection Merlot

Very deeply coloured and all had long finishes. Capsicum, plum and oaky aromas. On the palate, the plum flavour continued. The wine had soft 2000 tannins and a round mouthfeel.

2

Nov-05 South Africa

Saxenburg

Cabernet Private Collection Sauvignon

Some brickish tinge was visible at the end of the glass. Wine had oak, leather, plum, capsicum, and earthy aromas. Sweet cherry flavour. Not very 2001 tannic, but it was noted that the acid level was going up, due to it's age.

3

Nov-05 South Africa

Saxenburg

Private Collection Shiraz

Deep purple in appearance. It had earthy, barnyard aromas. This is a very smooth wine. There was some sweetness and flavour of cherries. The wine 2001 had soft tannins as it underwent malolactic fermentation.

Feb-06 Australia

Palandri

1

Feb-06 Australia

Blue Pyrenees

2

Feb-06 Australia

Shaw and Smith

2

Feb-06 Australia

Wynn's

3

Feb-06 Australia

2

Shiraz

Very deep red to purple. Bouquet of plum, spice, chocolate and oak. Dark cherries and cracked black pepper flavour. Firm tannins and a bit of 2002 sweetness. Lighter aroma, with some raspberry and metal. The wine had a soft, light 2002 body, with some tannins and a bit astringent.

Shiraz

A big wine. The bouquet was very complex with wild red berries, smokiness, some oak, and minerality. On the palate one tasted black cherries and 2003 pepper.

Estate

Shiraz

A complex bouquet, exhibiting candy, mint, dustiness and wild herbs. The wine had a peppery finish with subdued tannins. The new oak barrels used 2004 to age this wine provided a sweet aroma to the wine.

Leasingham

Bin 61

Shiraz

Feb-06 Australia

Tyrrell's

Rufus Stone

Shiraz

3

Feb-06 Australia

Saltram

Shiraz

2

Feb-06 Australia

Lindeman's

Mamre Brook Reserve Bin 9603

2

Oct-06 New Zealand

Wairau River

2

Oct-06 New Zealand

Matua

3

Oct-06 New Zealand

Pegasus Bay

2

Oct-06 New Zealand

Brancott Vineyards Patutahi

Riesling Gewurztramine r

2

Oct-06 New Zealand

Wither Hills

Chardonnay

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Paretai

This wine had a wonderful barnyard, chocolate and eucalytpus aromas. The 2002 chocolate taste continued on the palate along with coffee and dark cherries. This wine had herbal and eucalyptus aromas. Chocolate and cherry 2001 flavours, and had medium tannins.

Shiraz

A really nice nose. There was eucalyptus, iodine, some vanilla and oak. A nice round mouthfeel. One tasted dark cherries and chocolate. Overall a 2002 well structured wine. Light body and soft tannins. There was some apple flavour to this wine. 1998 With the age, this wine was throwing sediment.

Sauvignon Blanc

As this is an aged sauvignon blanc, the wine was golden in colour. Vegetal, honey, and apricot aromas. Some acidity and a nice round mouthfeel. Due 2000 to the aging, it also had a woody/nutty flavour.

Sauvignon Blanc

Paretai is a Maori word for river bank. This was was pale straw in appearance but left big legs in the glass. It had a petrolly, citrus and pine 2005 needle aromas. There was nutty, citrusy and oily flavours. Pale straw in appearance. Very aromatic with petrol, perfume and spice. Nice balance between sweetness and acidity. There was flavours of petrol, 2004 apple and nutmeg. Lychee, rose petal and honey aromas. Flavours of citrus and woodiness, 2002 and had a tangerine finish. Tropical fruit, oak and vanilla aromas. It had a round mouthfeel, with spicy, 2004 apple and peach flavours.

Merlot

Light red, candy coloured appearance. Bouquet was primarily of cherries, with some earthy aromas. A bit of spice and acidity to this wine. Cherry 2005 flavour and a short finish.

Nobilo

Merlot

Medium cherry red appearance in the glass. It had a bouquet that was flowery with some light cherries. Smooth on the palate, continuing with 2005 cherry flavours.

Oct-06 New Zealand

Voss Estate

Pinot Noir

3

Feb-07 Argentina

Zuccardi

Tempranillo

A wonderful bouquet with hints of violets, cherry and candy. On the palate 2002 there was nice acidity and smooth tannins. Cherry and strawberry flavours. Very aromatic with aromas of mocha and dark cherries. The flavour of 2001 cherries carried to the palate. Medium tannins and length.

3

Feb-07 Chile

Cremaschi Furlotti

Pinot Noir

2002 A wonderful bouquet of violets. It was light bodied with some acidity.

3

Feb-07 Australia

Peter Lehman

Semillon

3

Feb-07 South Africa

Morgenhof

2

Feb-07 Australia

D'Arenberg

Fortified

Shiraz

2

Oct-07 New Zealand

Lindauer

Brut

Sparkling

1

Oct-06 New Zealand

Sileni

2

Oct-06 New Zealand

3

Saignee Rose

Showed typical bright cirtrus flavour with some tarriness on the bouquet. 2001 The wine had a very smooth mouthfeel with just the right amount of acidity. Medium straw appearance. The bouquet was of oak and beeswax. Oak and 2003 spice followed on the palate Deep purple in colour and had wonderful black cherry flavour, with 2000 sweetness and some warmth from the alcohol.

Chenin Blanc

NV

Biscuity and citrus aroma and flavours. The bubble was small and elegant. Lemon in colour. It had a big herbal, gooseberry bouquet. There was high acidity with gooseberry and citrus flavours. A wonderful bone dry sauv 2006 blanc.

2

Oct-07 New Zealand

Waipara Hills

Sauvignon Blanc

2

Oct-07 New Zealand

Seleni

Semillon

3

Oct-07 New Zealand

Spy Valley

Pinot Gris

Deep lemon in colour. Petrol, citrus, burnt match, and apple aromas. On the palate it had a nice round mouthfeel, with an apple and"oaky" flavours. The oakiness is a characteristic of the semillon grape that evolves over time in 2003 the bottle. Aromatic with pear, tropical fruit, stone fruit and perfumy aromas. On the 2006 palate it had nice fruit and light acidity on the finish.

Riesling

True to being an aged riesling wine, this one was golden in appearance as well as the characteristic petrol aroma. There was as well as some apple aroma. There were flavours of oak, apple, citrus and petrol, and finished 2000 dry.

2

Oct-07 New Zealand

Framingham

3

Oct-07 New Zealand

Matua

Judd Estate

Chardonnay

This is a top tier chardonnay from Matua. This wine had melon, pear, sweet spices, butter, oak and vanilla aromas. It had a round mouthfeel, with some 2004 spice, oak and apple flavours, and a long finish.

2

Oct-07 New Zealand

Waimea

Spiny Back

Pinot Noir

Very light red appearance. Bouquet was primarily of strawberries and raspberries, typical of many New Zealand Pinot Noirs. It had a light body, 2006 with strawberry and red cherry flavours.

2

Oct-07 New Zealand

Mt. Difficulty

Pinot Noir

Medium ruby in appearance, and had smoky and strawberry aromas. On the palate one enjoyed strawberry and black cherry flavours with some 2005 spiciness.

3

Oct-07 New Zealand

2

Mar-08 South Africa

Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon Springfield Estate Life From Stone Blanc

Deep ruby in appearance. Bouquet showed cassis, black cherry, plum and mocha. The wine had a round mouthfeel with a sweet finish and smooth 2005 tannins. Black cherry and plum flavours Very aromatic with intentse asparagus, herbal, grassy aromas. The high 2006 acidity made your mouth water. There was ample green apple flavour.

Mar-08 France - Loire

Domaine Fouassier

Sauvignon Blanc

Not a high-acid, full fruited Sauvignon Blanc. More restrained with oaky, vegetal, honey and pear aromas. Round mouthfeel indicating that at least part of the wine had undergone a secondary fermentation. Medium acidity 2006 and a medium to long finish.

3

Ngatarawa

Glazebrook

Sancerre

2

Mar-08 South Africa

Raats

Original

Chenin Blanc

Light honey, oak and peach aromas. There were big legs on this wine, which suggests a high alcohol content, but it was very well balanced with the fuitiness in the wine. Nice round mouthfeel, with good acidity and red 2006 apple flavours. Creaminess from extended lees aging.

2

Mar-08 France - Loire

Chateau Gaudrelle Vouvray

Chenin Blanc

Had a wide range of peachy, spicy and flowery notes. The spiciness and peachiness continued on the palate. It was a lighter bodied Vouvray and 2005 also had a bit of residual sugar.

2

Chateau La Mar-08 France - Bordeaux Longua

Fronsac

Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon

Medium red, bright and clear in the glass, but is starting to show a slight bricking on the trim. A wide range of aromas, including red cherries, spice, perfume and cedar. Strong tannins, but were fine. Medium length with red 2003 cherry flavour and some oak.

Deep red with a purple tinge. The bouquet with quite green and stemmy. On 2003 the palate it was more apple and red fruit and medium acidity.

2

Mar-08 South Africa

De Toren

Diversity

Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc / Petit Verdot / Malbec

3

Mar-08 France - Rhone

Saint Cosme

St. Joseph

Syrah

3

Mar-08 South Africa

Scali

Riesling

Very deep purple coloured. Dark fruit, pepper and oak aromas. Dark fruits persisted onto the palate and had quite strong tannins. This wine could wait 2005 3-15 years to improve in the bottle Deeply purple coloured. Not much aroma, but had good fruit. It had alot of 2004 dark fruit, pepperiness, and soft tannins. Clear, lemon green. Medium intensity with citrus green fruit and petrol 2005 aromas. Dry, medium plus acidity, citrus, apple, honey flavour.

Chenin Blanc

Medium lemon appearance. Developing bouquet with citrus, green fruit, oak, vanilla and honey. Dry with medium plus acidity, medium body. Citrus, 2003 smoke, apricot, vanilla flavours. Good acidity.

Signature Collection

Pinot Gris

Pale lemon green colour. Youthful, citrus, stone fruit, apple and pear flavours. Off dry, medium body and acidity. Citrus stone fruit, blossom 2003 aromas. Medium length.

Sierra Valley

Chardonnay

Medium lemon colour. Citrus, stone fruit, vegetal/herbaceous aromas. Dry on palate, medium body. Stone fruit, apple, oak, citrus and stony flavour. 2003 Medium length.

Merlot

Some Merlot and Cab Franc blended in. Deep ruby colour. Red currant, black fruit, cloves, oak, sweet spice aromas. Medium plus body and 2004 intensity. Black fruit, vanilla, cloves, tar and meaty flavours. Outstanding.

Black Hills Estate Winery Nota Bene

Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot

Deep garnet colour with big tears in glass. Developing aroma. Black fruit, black currant, mint, oak, leather aromas. Firm but silky tannins, full bodied. 2003 Black fruit, dried fruit, black currant, liquorice, coffee, and oak flavours.

Jul-07 USA - California

Cakebread Cellar

Cabernet Sauvignon

Deep ruby colour. Black fruit, sweet spice, black currant and oak aromas. Medium plus tannin/acidity and intensity in the glass. Black fruit, black 2004 currant, cedar, and smoke flavours. Can age 5 years.

2

Jul-07 USA - California

Ravenswood

Zinfandel

Deep ruby in the glass. Medium intensity. Black fruit, black currant, sweet spice, chocolate and coffee flavours. Medium bodied, intensive black fruit, 2004 black cherry, oak, tar, and chocolate flavours with a dry finish.

3

France - Premières Château de la Jul-07 Côtes de Bordeaux Meulière

Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc

Medium garnet coloured. Medium intensity. Red fruit, red currant, sweet spice, leather, earth aromas. Medium body. Red fruit, red currant, oak 2003 flavours. Outstanding and can age.

2

Jul-07 Chile

Concha Y Toro

Terrunyo

Sauvignon Blanc

1

Jul-07 Argentina

Zuccardi

Santa Julia

Viognier

2

Jul-07 Chile

Alma Viva

Meritage

Red Blend

2

Jul-07 Chile

Adobe

1

Jul-07 Chile

Concha Y Toro

Frontera

Carmenere

3

Jul-07 Chile

Santa Rita

Floresta

Syrah / Petite Syrah

2

Jul-07 Chile

Casa Lapostolle

Merlot

Deep purple colour. Black frui, black currant and oak aromas. High acidity 2003 / body / intensity. Black fruit, dried fruit and oak flavours, with long length. Deep ruby colour. Green tomato, red fruit, red currant aromas. Dry, fuller 2005 bodied with red fruit, red currant, blackberry flavours.

3

Jul-07 Argentina

Cheval des Andes

Cabernet Sauvignon / Malbec

Opaque ruby in the glass. Pronounced intensity. Black fruit, black cherry, Black currant, earth and oak aromas. Medium to full bodied. Black fruit, 2002 leather, chocolate, leather and oak flavours.

2

Jul-07 Argentina

Violetas

Malbec

Deep ruby colour. Black fruit, sausage, gamey, sweet spice aromas. Medium bodied with medium plus tannins. Black fruit, black cherry, earthy 2003 and oaky flavours. Medium length.

2

Jul-07 Canada - BC

Tantalus

3

Jul-07 South Africa

Morgenhof

2

Jul-07 USA - Oregon

King Estate

2

Jul-07 USA - California

Gallo

3

Jul-07 USA - Washington l'ecole 41

2

Jul-07 Canada - BC

2

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Dry Creek

Chardonnay

Pale, lemon green colour. Pronounced aromas. Asparagus and herbaceous aromas. Medium body and medium plus acidity. Grapefruit, 2006 asparagus and herbaceous flavours with long length. Pale lemon colour. Citrus, stone fruit, blossom, and melon aromas. 2006 Medium bodied and intensity. Stone fruit, citrus, perfumey flavours. Mouton Rothchild and Concha Y Toro joint venture. Deep ruby colour. Pronounced black fruit, black currant aromas. Medium plus body and 2004 intensity. Black fruit, cloves and oak flavours. Medium yellow colour. Tropical fruit and vanilla aromas. Fuller bodied and 2006 intensity. Citrus, stone fruit and oak flavours. Deep ruby colour. Stemmy, green pepper, red fruit and cedar aromas. 2006 Medium body / acidity / intensity. Red and black fruit flavours.

2

Jul-07 Argentina

Malbec / Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc

Achaval Ferrer

Opaque ruby in the glass. Black fruit and meaty aromas. Medium plus tannins / body / intensity. Black fruit, cloves, chocolate, leather and oak 2004 flavours. Long length.

Fino Sherry

NV

Aged 7 years under flor. Pale lemon colour. Citrus, seasalt, pear, yeast and bread aromas. Dry with medium acidity and pronounced body. Seasalt, oily, crisp, yeasty, butterscotch, nutty flavours.

Taylor Fladgate

White Port

NV

Medium gold colour. Oxidized aroma. Green, orange marmalade, lemon meringe pie, lime, almond aromas. Medium low acidity, fuller body and intensity. Sweet, caramel, citrus, dried fruit, and apricot flavours.

Aug-07 Spain

Lustau

Palo Cortado

NV

Medium amber colour. Oxidized, nutty, caramel, dried fruit, citrus and oak aromas. Dry. Full bodied and full flavoured. Nutty, caramel, orange, lemon and oak flavours.

2

Aug-07 Spain

Williams and Humbert

Dry Sack

Amontillado Sherry

NV

Medium amber colour. Pronounced oxidized nose. Nutty, Toffee, dried fruit and oak aromas. Medium plus acidity and body. Spices, dried fruit, apple, and oak flavours.

3

Aug-07 Spain

Lustau

Deluxe Cream Capataz Andres Sherry NV

Medium brown coloured. Pronounced oxidized nose. Nutty, caramel, molasses, dried fruit aromas. Sweet. Full bodied and pronounced intensity. Molasses, spice, toffee, dried fruit, apricot flavours.

2

Aug-07 Spain

Cossart and Gordon

Bual 5 year old

NV

Medium brown coloured. Pronounced oxied nose. Dustiness, caramel, orange zest, dried fruit aromas. Medium sweet. Pronounced flavours. Spiciness, dried fruit, apple flavours. A bit of heat on the finish.

NV

Medium tawny colour. Pronounced intensity. Figs, red fruit, dried fruit, red cherry, earthy aromas. Medium sweet. Medium plus acidity / body / intensity. Spices, raisin, red fruit, dried fruit and red cherry flavours. Elegant.

2

Aug-07 Spain

Valdespino

2

Aug-07 Portugal

2

2

2

2

Inocente Single Vineyard

Madeira

Aug-07 Portugal

Taylor Fladgate

20 year old

Tawny Port

Aug-07 Portugal

Quinta do Panascal

Fonseca single quinta

Vintage Port

Aug-07 Australia

Opaque purple colour. Some deposit in the glass. Black fruit, dried fruit, orange and oak aromas. Full bodied, medium sweetness. Spice, raisin, red 1991 fruit, black cherry flavours. Medium to long length.

Buller

Solera

Liqueur Muscat NV

Pio Cesare

Il Bricco Barbaresco

Nebbiolo

Medium amber colour. Pronounced intensity. Aged aromas. Dried fruit, orange, perfume and honey aromas. Luscious sweetness. Very full bodied and flavoured. Raisin, spice, dried fruit, citrus, perfume flavours. Long length. You have to enjoy sweet wines for this one.

2

Jan-09 Australia

Skillogalee

Jan-09 Australia

Ferngrove

Sparkling Frankland River Cossack

Riesling

2 2

Jan-09 Australia

Jacob's Creek

Steingarten

Riesling

3

Jan-09 Australia

Pikes

Traditional

Riesling

3

Jan-09 Australia

Pewsey Vale

The Contours

Riesling

3

Jan-09 Australia

Petaluma

Chardonnay

3

Jan-09 Australia

Yering Station

Piccadilly Yarra Valley Reserve

2

Jan-09 Australia

Clairault

Estate

Chardonnay

3

Jan-09 Australia

Stonier

2

Jan-09 Australia

De Bortoli

Yarra Valley Reserve

Pinot Noir

2

Jan-09 Australia

d'Arenberg

The Custodian

Grenache

3

Jan-09 Australia

Yalumba

Tri-Centenary

Grenache

Deep tawny colour. Cedar, mint, oak, sweet spice, rose, and stewed aromas. Dry, with medium plus tannin / acidity / body. Red and black fruits, 2001 sweet spice, leathy, earth, meaty and oak flavours. Petrol and citrus nose. Good acidity, bright citrus flavour with lingering petrol. Medium length. Pale straw colour. Baby powder, perfume and citrus aroma. Light bodied, 2008 bright, citrusy. Medium length. Straw colour. Citrus and petrol nose. Higher acidity, citrusy, fuller bodied 2006 than other rieslings. Straw colour. Flower and petrol nose. High acid, with some residual sugar. 2007 Petrol and citrus flavour, full bodied. Straw colour. Petrol, buttery, citrus, perfume, mineral aromas. Medium 2003 acidity and round body. Citrus, petrol and mineral flavours. Straw colour. Vanilla, oak, butter, spicy nose. Round, nutmeg, peach, citrus 2007 flavours. Apple/nutmeg finish. Long length. Straw colour. Vanilla, oak, spicy nose. High acid, apple, peach, tropical fruit, 2006 spicy, citrus flavours. Medium length. Lemon colour. Apple, flint, wood aromas. Apple, citrus, spice, flint flavours. 2005 Medium body. Light red colour. Aroma of roses. Violet, roses, red fruit flavours. Good 2007 acidity with dry finish. Nice. Starting to show brown edges in glass. Vanilla and light perfume nose. Red 2006 fruit, apple, vanilla, flowery flavours. Medium tannins. Deep red colour. Red cherries, butterscoth, jammy aromas. Very fruity, 2005 cherries, jam. Round mouthfeel, good acidity and tannins. Spicy finish. Purple/red colour. Bramble, jam, cassis, and dark fruit flavours. Spicy 2005 finsish. Full bodied. Excellent.

2

Jan-09 Australia

Katnook Estate

Cabernet Sauvignon

Very dark red colour. Capsicum, leather, menthol aromas. Vanilla and dark 2003 cherry flavours. Apple/cherry finish with vanilla at the end.

2

Jul-07 Italy

Riesling

Chardonnay

Pinot Noir

Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra First Cabernet Growth Sauvignon

NV

Shiraz

Deep purple colour. Black cherry, dusty, restrained nose. Dark fruit, tar, 2004 licorice flavours. Full fruit. Fine-medium tannins. Opulent. 86% cab with 14% merlot/shiraz/malbec. Light capsicum, vanilla nose. Dark 2005 fruit, cherries, spice, vanilla flavours. A more structured wine. First screwcap for this wine. Deep purple. Vanilla, dark fruit aroma. Dark 2005 fruit, vanilla flavours. Good acid, very firm tannins. Long finish. Dark red colour. Closed nose. Menthol, dark fruit, cherry flavour. A bit 2004 peppery. Medium length and body. Deep red. Wonderful nose, with menthol, vanilla, cherry aromas. Not a fruit 2005 bomb. Very elegant. Medium body, cherry, light spice. Opaque purple. Red cherry and vanilla nose. Cherry, spice, vanilla flavours. 2005 Flavour builds in your mouth. Good acidity. Excellent. Deep purple. Vanilla, menthol, dark fruit nose. Very prominent cherry, 2006 vanilla, and spice flavours. Long, sweet vanilla/cherry finish.

Stonewell

Shiraz

Dark redddish purple colour. Cherry, oak, dusty, raisiny aromas. Full bodied with cherry, spicy, jammy flavours. FIRM tannins. Med/long length. Lots of 2002 fruit yet for this 7 year old wine.

Gemtree

Obsidian

Jan-09 Australia

Clairault

Estate

Jan-09 Australia

Clairault

Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon

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De Bortoli Evans & Tate Evans & Tate

Yarra Valley Estate Grown Margaret River Margaret River

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Jan-09 Australia Jan-09 Australia

Jacob's Creek Jacob's Creek

St Hugo Centenary Hill

2

Jan-09 Australia

Leconfield

1

Jan-09 Australia

Ring.bolt

2 2

Jan-09 Australia Jan-09 Australia

Nugan Estate Peter Lehmann

2 2

Jan-09 Australia Jan-09 Australia

Plantagenet Plantagenet

2

Jan-09 Australia

Rathbone Wine Group

2

Jun-09 BC

Lulu Island Winery

2

Jun-09 BC

Lulu Island Winery

2

Jun-09 BC

Lulu Island Winery

2

Jun-09 BC

Lulu Island Winery Ice Wine

2 2

May-08 Italy May-08 Italy

Gabbas CARPINETO

I'LilLove' Dogajolo

1 2

May-08 Italy Feb-07 USA - California

CASA GlRELLI Morgan

Canaletto Primitivo di Puglia Highland

3

Jan-09 Australia

Shingleback

2

Jan-09 Australia

Vasse Felix

2

Jan-09 Australia

Parker

1

Jan-09 Australia

Plantagenet

3

Jan-09 Australia

Brokenwood

Graveyard Vineyard

Shiraz

3

Jan-09 Australia

Mount Langi

Ghiran Langi

Shiraz

3

Jan-09 Australia

Samuel's Gorge

3

Jan-09 Australia

Peter Lehmann

3

Jan-09 Australia

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Shiraz

Margaret River Atcira Vineyard Coonawarra Futures

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Great Southern

Riesling Shiraz

Xanadu

Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Gewurztramine r Merlot Riesling / Chardonnay Cannonau

Primitivo Chardonnay

Deep reddish purple. Raisiny, cherry, vanilla aromas. Big flavours. Vanilla, black cherry, chocolate. Round mouthfeel. Medium body. Long finish. Cote 2005 Rotie style. 2005 Vanilla, light tarry nose. Red fruit, with firm tannins. 2005 Capsicum, very green aromas. Red fruit flavour and firm tannins. Viognier flavour pokes through the shiraz. Very smooth. Cinnamon and 2005 flowery nose. 2005 Baby powder nose. Light spicy and citrusy. An elegant wine. 2004 Stewed fruit nose. Very peppery with a sweet flavour. Lots of capsicum on the nose. Light bodied. Capsicum and dark fruit 2004 flavours. 2004 Nice vanilla nose. Good red fruit and vanilla flavours. Tar, chocolate, and some green aromas. Smooth mouthfeel. Chocolate 2004 flavour. Good acidity and nice tannins. 2006 Capsicum aroma and flavour. Smooth mouthfeel with cherry flavour. 2005 Nice nose. Grapey, stewed fruit, peppery flavours. 2006 Cherry, vanilla aromas. Very fruity. Good tannins. Soft mouthfeel. Quite minerally. Light green and petrol aromas. Apple and citrus flavours. 2008 Quite dry. 2005 Sausage, black fruit nose. Black fruit flavours. Smooth with low tannins. 2006 Light body, citrus, quite spicy. Oaky nose. Medium yellow colour. Light grapefruit nose. Good acid. Honey and 2008 grapefruit flavours. Pale lemon colour. Lychee and green fruit nose. Medium sweetness. 2008 Lychee and green fruit flavours. Deep purple colour. Oak, vanilla, black plum aromas. Medium body, 2008 smooth, plum and cherry fruit flavours. Medium tannins. Deep lemon colour. Honey and citrus aromas. Honey and apple flavours. 2008 Unctus. Could use a bit more acidity. Chocolate, peppery, earthy, black cherry aromas. Medium tannins. 2004 Chocolate, smoky, peppery flavours. 2004 Earthy aroma. Coffee flavour. Smooth with good acidity.

2002 Sausage aroma. Jammy flavour. 2005 Some spice on the nose. Apple, citrus, oak, and leather. Good balance.