Mywinepal Wine Reviews October 2009

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

When Reviewed

Country

Winery

Label / Region

Varietal(s)

Vintage

Notes

2

Apr-03 Chile

Carmen

Reserve

Pinot Noir

Deep in colour and had a range of aromas covering leather, sage, and 1999 blackberries

2

Apr-03 Chile

Valdivieso

Reserve

Pinot Noir

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

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 green 2001 apple with a clove/nutmeg spice finish.

3

Apr-04 Australia

Henschke

Innes Vineyard

Pinot Gris

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.

3

Apr-04 Australia

De Bortoli

Dry Semillon

Semillon

Bouquet was oaky (although it is unoaked), with dillweed, grassy and candy 1995 on the nose. Oaky and lemony flavours.

2

Apr-04 Australia

D'Arenberg

Custodian

Grenache

Light red appearance. Bouquet was light and of red fruits. Strong tannins, 1999 and a short length. Some sweet fruit flavours.

3

Apr-04 Australia

Pirramimma

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.

2

Apr-04 Australia

Grant Burge

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.

3

Apr-04 Australia

Penfolds

Bin 407

Cabernet Sauvignon

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 aroma. 2000 Smooth tannins. Some chalkiness, oak and spice on the palate.

Pinot Gris

Pale straw colour with light fragrances of peach and flowers and a sweet, 2004 peachy finish on the palate.

1998 Light ripe fruit on the nose, and had a light finish with some flowery tones. NV

Pale straw colour. It has pleasant acidity. There are flavours of peach, lime and melon.

1

Argentina

Lurton

2

Chile

Carmen

Nativa

Chardonnay

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

2

Chile

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 cherry. The 2001 tannins were not overly strong.

2

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.

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.

2

Chile

Cono Sur

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

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.

3

South Africa

Rozendal

Stellenbosch

Blend

Brickish appearance. The bouquet was of black tea, as well as a dustiness. 1998 Very smooth with a medium body. Some cherry flavours.

3

South Africa

Rozendal

Stellenbosch

Blend

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.

Sparkling -Brut

Pinot Noir / Chardonnay

2

South Africa

1

Apr-06 South Africa

Graham Beck Beyerskloof

NV

Brillant golden colour and had honey, apple, biscuity aromas and flavours.

3

Apr-06 South Africa

Fairview

2

Apr-06 South Africa

Kaapzicht

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 palate, 1998 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.

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.

Light/medium red in colour. Herbaceous, smoky, sausage aromas. Tannins 2003 were a bit harsh. Flavours of red fruits and a hit of banana.

Pinotage

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.

Primo Pinotage Pinotage

1

Apr-06 South Africa

Wildekraans

3

Apr-06 South Africa

Glen Carlou

Stellenbosch

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.

2

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.

3

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.

2

Apr-07 South Africa

Rosendal

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

3

Apr-07 South Africa

Ruste en Vrede

Stellenbosch

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 and an 2002 acidic finish. Spiciness and dark fruit flavours.

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.

3

Apr-07 South Africa

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 cherries 2003 and chocolate.

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.

3

Apr-07 South Africa

Boekenhoutskloof Estate Franschhoek

Syrah

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.

Klein Constantia

Sauvignon Blanc

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.

3

Apr-07 South Africa

Late Harvest

3

Argentina

Fundacion Prestigio

Tempranillo

Wonderful cherries and vanilla aroma and flavour. The vanilla coming from 2000 aging the wine in American oak.

3

Chile

Concha y Toro

Late Harvest

Sauvignon Blanc

Silky smooth, with good acidity to balance the sugar. It had a honeyed nose 2001 and flavour.

3

Chile

Errazuriz

Late Harvest

Sauvignon Blanc

Pronounced peach and melon aroma and flavour. Good acidity and 2000 pronounced fruit.

Gewürztramine r

3

Australia

Wolf Blass

Gold Label Botrytis

2

Australia

Yalumba

Museum Muscat Muscat

1

South Africa

Laborie Estate

Late Harvest Pineau

Pinotage

3

South Africa

Paarl

Tawny Port

Blend

3

Australia

D'Arenberg

3

Australia

Angoves

2

South Africa

Beaumont

2 2

Feb-04 South Africa Feb-04 South Africa

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.

NV

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.

Shiraz

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.

Blend

Some brickish colour on the edges of the glass. Some spicy, leathery and 1995 chocolate notes.

Pinotage

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.

Sparkling

A vintage champagne-type wine. Classic blend of 50% chardonnay and 50% pinot noir. Pleasant biscuity aroma, leading to a leesy creaminess taste with 1997 fine bubbles.

Porcupine Ridge

Sauvignon Blanc

Pale straw in appearance, with a citrus and gooseberry bouquet and taste of 2002 passionfruit, ripe fruit in general and some citrus. Pale straw appearance. Pronounced bouquet with oaky, honey, mineraliness and gooseberries. Citrus and steeliness/flintiness on the palate. Good fruit2002 acid balance. 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.

Twee Jonge Gezellen

Vintage Port

Krone Borealis Cap Classique

2

Feb-04 South Africa

Vergelegen

Sauvignon Blanc

3

Feb-04 South Africa

Boekenhoutskloof

Semillon

(C) MyWinePal

Huge flowery bouquet. No typical Gewurztraminer aromas or flavours here. 2003 Ginger, cloves and cinnamon flavours, without being overbearing. NV

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.

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 of 2002 cherry and stone fruit. Some bitterness was noted along with tannins.

Feb-04 South Africa

Fairview

Primo Pinotage

Pinotage

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.

1

Feb-04 South Africa

Porcupine Ridge

Cabernet Sauvignon

Deep purple/ruby red appearance. Bouquet had milkiness, vanilla and 2000 anchovies. The taste had cherries, mint, other spiciness and vanilla.

3

Feb-04 South Africa

Boekenhoutskloof

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.

2

Feb-04 South Africa

Robertson

1

Feb-04 South Africa

3

2

Feb-04 South Africa

Wiede River

Almond Grove Reserve

Riesling

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.

3

Nov-02 New Zealand

Staete landt

Marlborough

Sauvignon Blanc

2001 Green apple and lemon/grapefruit flavour and lower acidity

Nov-02 New Zealand

Stoneleigh Vineyards

Marlborough

Sauvignon Blanc

2001 Very intense, tart apples, lemons, passionfruit and high acidity

Nov-02 New Zealand Nov-02 New Zealand

Clifton Okahu Estate Staete landt

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.

2 2

May-03 Argentina May-03 Argentina

Altos Las Hormigas Reserva Cadus

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.

2

May-03 Chile

Rothschild

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. 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.

3 3 3

3

May-03 Chile

2

May-03 Chile

Veramonte

Primus

Carmenere / Cabernet Sauvignon

3

May-03 Argentina

Finca Flichman

Dedicado

Cabernet Sauvignon / 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

Don Melchor

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.

2

May-03 Chile

Concha y Toro

3

May-03 Chile

Clos Quebrada de Macul Domus Aurea

Cabernet Sauvignon

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.

3

Sep-02 Chile

Errazuriz

Arboleda

Syrah

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

2

Sep-02 Chile

Errazuriz

Arboleda

Cabernet Sauvignon

2

Sep-02 Chile

Errazuriz

Estate

Merlot

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 background 2000 notes of vanilla and buttered toast. 2000 Smooth and fruity with a light oak accent

2 2

Sep-02 Chile Sep-02 Chile

Errazuriz Caliterra

Estate Arboleda

Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay

3

Sep-02 Chile

Errazuriz

Wild Ferment

Chardonnay

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.

2

Sep-02 Chile

Errazuriz

Arboleda

Merlot

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

3

Oct-03 New Zealand

Stoneleigh

Sauvignon Blanc

2

Oct-03 New Zealand

Konrad & Conrad

Riesling

Golden appear, with peaches, petrol, apple and pineapple aromas. There 2000 was some acid and a good finish.

3

Oct-03 New Zealand

Chardonnay

2000 Aromas of peache, pineapple, lime and melon.

2

Oct-03 New Zealand

Brancott Vineyards Reserve Te Mata Woodthorpe

Chardonnay

Flavours of nectarine and lime. There was spiciness and acidity on the 2002 palate

3

Oct-03 New Zealand

Omaka Springs

Pinot Noir

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.

2

Oct-03 New Zealand

Shingle Peak

Pinot Noir

Medicinal, cherry and raspberry aromas. Light acidity, smooth, and had 2002 some oak.

3

Oct-03 New Zealand

Isabel

Pinot Noir

Candy cherry and ripe berry fruit aromas. Ripe cherries, some spice and 2001 acidity flavours. Some tannins.

Sauvignon 120 Blanc

Nov-03 Chile

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 Santa and of Rita dark cherries. Reserva There was medium Merlot tannin from oak, followed 2002 tannins with more sweet cherries flavours

2

Nov-03 Chile

2

3

Nov-03 Chile

Nov-03 Chile

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

Santa Rita

Santa Rita

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

2

Sep-04 Argentina

Valdivieso

2

Sep-04 Argentina

3

Reserva

Cabernet Sauvignon

ruby red in colour. Plums, black fruits and some spice was present in the 2001 bouquet. Cherries with some tannins were expressed on the palate

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.

Sauvignon Blanc

Bouquet showing capsicum, pine and gooseberry. The gooseberry continued on the palate.

Merlot

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

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 flavours 1999 are of oak, vanilla and black cherry.

Reserve

Malbec

Bouquet was sweet and of dark cherries. There was medium tannin from 2002 oak, followed with more sweet cherries flavours

Reserva

Malbec

Deeply ruby coloured, and left legs on the glass. Oak and herbal bouquet. 1998 Inky and some earthiness to it. Cherries and spice.

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.

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.

2

Sep-04 Argentina

Dona Paula

Selecion de Bodega

Malbec

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 medium 1992 to long finish.

1

Sep-04 Argentina

Dona Paula

Los Cardos

Malbec

Quite closed but had some notes of red berries and mint. The flavours was 2002 mainly of oak, with very little fruit.

3

Sep-04 Argentina

Catena

Alta

Malbec

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.

3

Oct-04 New Zealand

Babich

Riesling

Petrol aroma, which older riesling wines exhibit, along with citrus and stone 2002 fruits. It was semi-sweet on the palate with ligh acidity.

1

Oct-04 New Zealand

Framingham

Riesling

Citrus aroma, which carried to the palate along with some apple flavour. This 2000 wine also had light acidity

3

Oct-04 New Zealand

Kim Crawford

Chardonnay

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.

Herzog

Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon

Bordeaux style. Oak and restrained fruit aromas. Red berries and plum 2000 flavours with firm tannins.

2

Oct-04 New Zealand

Reserve

2

Dec-04 Australia

Wolf Blass

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

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

3

Dec-04 Australia

Angoves

Premium

Vintage Port

100% shiraz. Starting to show it's age. There was some brickish colour on 1995 the edges of the glass. It did have some spicy, leathery and chocolate 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.

Muscat

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.

3

Jan-05 New Zealand

Mills Reef

Reseve

Gewurztramine r

3

Jan-05 Argentina

Catena

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

2

Jan-05 New Zealand

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

2

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.

(C) MyWinePal

2

Jan-05 Australia

D'Arenberg

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.

Shiraz / Laughing Magpie Viognier

2

Jan-05 Chile

Los Vascos

Grand Reserve

Cabernet Sauvignon

Bouquet had barnyard, earthy aromas. The wine was very smooth with some 1998 oak and black fruit.

3

Jan-05 South Africa

Meerlust

Rubicon

Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc

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.

2

Jan-05 Australia

Langmeil

Fifth Wave

Grenache

Medium red appearance. The bouquet was very perfumy. Some indicated confectionary and peppermint candy. The taste was light, with a lingering 2001 cherry aftertaste.

1

May-05 Argentina

Lurton

Pinot Gris

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

Carmen Vineyards Nativa

Cabernet Sauvignon

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.

2

May-05 Chile

Vina Lomas de Cauquenes

Pais

Organic. Camphor or licqorice bouquet, along with sour cherry. Cherry 2000 flavour continued on the palate. Also noted a lead pencil flavour. Organic. Ruby purple appearance. Bouquet described as oranges, aftershave, wood smoke, autumn forest and spice. Sweet and round on the 2003 palate.

2

May-05 Chile

Cono Sur

Cabernet Sauvignon

3

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.

3

May-05 Australia

Avonmore Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon

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

2

May-05 South Africa

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.

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.

3

May-05 South Africa

Rozendal

3

Sep-05 New Zealand

Cloudy Bay

Pelorus Brut

Sparkling

Slight rose tinge from the Pinot Noir grape. It had light acidity with biscuit 1999 aroma. It had a nice long length.

Sep-05 Australia

Tyrrell's

Vat 1

Semillon

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 at 2002 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 a 2001 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.

Three Cape Ladies

3

Sep-05 South Africa

Warwick

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

Shiraz

Deep red in colour. It had aromas of vanilla and ecalyptus. There were 2003 strong tannins. There was nice spice and black cherry flavours.

2

Oct-05 Australia

Thorn-Clarke

Terra Barossa

Cabernet Sauvignon

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.

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.

2

Oct-05 Australia

Thorn-Clarke

Terra Barossa Cuvee

Shiraz / Cabernet Sauvignon / Mouvedre

3

Oct-05 Australia

Thorn-Clarke

Shotfire Ridge

Shiraz

Deeply coloured, purple. Caramel, vanilla, chocolate and cherry aromas. Big 2003 mouthfeel to this wine. Tannins were not overpowering.

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.

2

Oct-05 Australia

Thorn-Clarke

Shotfire Ridge Quartage

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

3

Oct-05 Australia

Thorn-Clarke

William Randall

Shiraz

Dusty, cedar, chocolate and dark fruit aromas. Very smooth with a good 2002 mouthfeel and long length. Flavours of cherries and blackberries.

3

Oct-05 New Zealand

Staete landt

Sauvignon Blanc

Fresh acidity and flavours of melon, apple, grass, and hints of mineral. It had 2004 a long finish with a lush mouthfeel.

3

Oct-05 New Zealand

Stoneleigh

Riesling

Notes of petrol, apple, hints of raisin and kiwi and finishing dry with a fresh 2004 acidity.

2

Oct-05 New Zealand

Spy Valley

Pinot Gris

Medium bodied with a wonderful, slightly oily texture and showed peach, 2004 lime and green apple notes.

2

Oct-05 New Zealand

Kim Crawford

Merlot

Flavours of wild strawberry, Bing cherry, backed by a lightly spicy finish with 2004 moderate acidity.

3

Oct-05 New Zealand

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

2

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.

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 New Zealand

Pansy Rose

3

Oct-05 New Zealand

Matariki

Quintology

3

Nov-05 South Africa

Saxenburg

Sauvignon Private Collection Blanc

Straw in appearance with some bubbles clinging to the glass. Bouquet was gooseberries and grass. Gooseberry continues upon tasting and had light 2004 acidity.

3

Nov-05 South Africa

Saxenburg

Private Collection Chardonnay

Oak and a lanolin bouquet to this wine. Very round mouthfeel, along with 2003 some spiciness and oak. Long finish. 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

Shiraz / Gwendolyn Cabernet Family Selection Sauvignon

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.

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.

Shiraz

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

This wine had a wonderful barnyard, chocolate and eucalytpus aromas. The 2002 chocolate taste continued on the palate along with coffee and dark cherries.

Tyrrell's

Rufus Stone

Shiraz

This wine had herbal and eucalyptus aromas. Chocolate and cherry flavours, 2001 and had medium tannins.

Saltram

Mamre Brook

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 well 2002 structured wine.

Reserve Bin 9603

Shiraz

Light body and soft tannins. There was some apple flavour to this wine. With 1998 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 to 2000 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.

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

Feb-06 Australia

3

Feb-06 Australia

Estate

2

Feb-06 Australia

Lindeman's

2

Oct-06 New Zealand

Wairau River

2

Oct-06 New Zealand

Matua

3

Oct-06 New Zealand

Pegasus Bay

Riesling

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.

Paretai

2

Oct-06 New Zealand

Brancott Vineyards Patutahi

Gewurztramine r

2

Oct-06 New Zealand

Wither Hills

Chardonnay

Tropical fruit, oak and vanilla aromas. It had a round mouthfeel, with spicy, 2004 apple and peach flavours.

1

Oct-06 New Zealand

Sileni

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.

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Oct-06 New Zealand

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.

3

Oct-06 New Zealand

Voss Estate

Pinot Noir

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.

3

Feb-07 Argentina

Zuccardi

Tempranillo

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

Showed typical bright cirtrus flavour with some tarriness on the bouquet. The 2001 wine had a very smooth mouthfeel with just the right amount of acidity.

3

Feb-07 South Africa

Morgenhof

Chenin Blanc

Medium straw appearance. The bouquet was of oak and beeswax. Oak and 2003 spice followed on the palate

2

Feb-07 Australia

D'Arenberg

Fortified

Shiraz

2

Oct-07 New Zealand

Lindauer

Brut

Sparkling

2

Oct-07 New Zealand

Waipara Hills

Sauvignon Blanc

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

2

Oct-07 New Zealand

Seleni

Semillon

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.

3

Oct-07 New Zealand

Spy Valley

Pinot Gris

Aromatic with pear, tropical fruit, stone fruit and perfumy aromas. On the 2006 palate it had nice fruit and light acidity on the finish.

2

Oct-07 New Zealand

Framingham

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 2000 aroma. There were flavours of oak, apple, citrus and petrol, and finished dry.

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.

Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon

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

2

Glazebrook

Deep purple in colour and had wonderful black cherry flavour, with 2000 sweetness and some warmth from the alcohol. NV

Biscuity and citrus aroma and flavours. The bubble was small and elegant.

3

Oct-07 New Zealand

Ngatarawa

2

Mar-08 South Africa

Sauvignon Springfield Estate Life From Stone Blanc

Very aromatic with intentse asparagus, herbal, grassy aromas. The high 2006 acidity made your mouth water. There was ample green apple flavour.

3

Mar-08 France - Loire

Domaine Fouassier

Sancerre

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.

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 apple 2006 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 also 2005 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

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

3

Mar-08 South Africa

Scali

Syrah

Deeply purple coloured. Not much aroma, but had good fruit. It had alot of 2004 dark fruit, pepperiness, and soft tannins.

Riesling

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.

2

Jul-07 Canada - BC

Tantalus

Old Vines

3

Jul-07 South Africa

Morgenhof

2

Jul-07 USA - Oregon

King Estate

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.

2

Jul-07 USA - California

Gallo

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.

3

Jul-07 USA - Washington l'ecole 41

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.

2

Jul-07 Canada - BC

Black Hills Estate Winery

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.

2

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.

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.

Nota Bene

Dry Creek

3

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

2

Jul-07 Chile

Concha Y Toro

Terrunyo

Sauvignon Blanc

Pale, lemon green colour. Pronounced aromas. Asparagus and herbaceous aromas. Medium body and medium plus acidity. Grapefruit, asparagus and 2006 herbaceous flavours with long length.

1

Jul-07 Argentina

Zuccardi

Santa Julia

Viognier

Pale lemon colour. Citrus, stone fruit, blossom, and melon aromas. Medium 2006 bodied and intensity. Stone fruit, citrus, perfumey flavours.

2

Jul-07 Chile

Alma Viva

Meritage

Red Blend

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.

2

Jul-07 Chile

Adobe

Chardonnay

Medium yellow colour. Tropical fruit and vanilla aromas. Fuller bodied and 2006 intensity. Citrus, stone fruit and oak flavours.

1

Jul-07 Chile

Concha Y Toro

Frontera

Carmenere

Deep ruby colour. Stemmy, green pepper, red fruit and cedar aromas. 2006 Medium body / acidity / intensity. Red and black fruit flavours.

Floresta

Syrah / Petite Syrah

3

Jul-07 Chile

Santa Rita

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 Argentina

Achaval Ferrer

Malbec / Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc

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

Madeira

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.

2

Aug-07 Portugal

Taylor Fladgate

20 year old

Tawny Port

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 Portugal

Quinta do Panascal

Fonseca single quinta

Vintage Port

2

Aug-07 Australia

Buller

Solera

Liqueur Muscat NV

Pio Cesare

Il Bricco Barbaresco

Nebbiolo

2

Aug-07 Spain

Valdespino

2

Aug-07 Portugal

2

2

Jul-07 Italy

Inocente Single Vineyard

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. 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. Deep tawny colour. Cedar, mint, oak, sweet spice, rose, and stewed aromas. Dry, with medium plus tannin / acidity / body. Red and black fruits, sweet 2001 spice, leathy, earth, meaty and oak flavours.

Jan-09 Australia

Skillogalee

Sparkling

Riesling

2

Jan-09 Australia

Ferngrove

Frankland River Cossack

Riesling

Pale straw colour. Baby powder, perfume and citrus aroma. Light bodied, 2008 bright, citrusy. Medium length.

2

Jan-09 Australia

Jacob's Creek

Steingarten

Riesling

Straw colour. Citrus and petrol nose. Higher acidity, citrusy, fuller bodied 2006 than other rieslings.

3

Jan-09 Australia

Pikes

Traditional

Riesling

Straw colour. Flower and petrol nose. High acid, with some residual sugar. 2007 Petrol and citrus flavour, full bodied.

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NV

Petrol and citrus nose. Good acidity, bright citrus flavour with lingering petrol. Medium length.

2

3

Jan-09 Australia

Pewsey Vale

The Contours

Riesling

Straw colour. Petrol, buttery, citrus, perfume, mineral aromas. Medium 2003 acidity and round body. Citrus, petrol and mineral flavours.

3

Jan-09 Australia

Petaluma

Piccadilly

Chardonnay

Straw colour. Vanilla, oak, butter, spicy nose. Round, nutmeg, peach, citrus 2007 flavours. Apple/nutmeg finish. Long length.

3

Jan-09 Australia

Yering Station

Yarra Valley Reserve

Chardonnay

Straw colour. Vanilla, oak, spicy nose. High acid, apple, peach, tropical fruit, 2006 spicy, citrus flavours. Medium length.

2

Jan-09 Australia

Clairault

Estate

Chardonnay

Lemon colour. Apple, flint, wood aromas. Apple, citrus, spice, flint flavours. 2005 Medium body.

3

Jan-09 Australia

Stonier

Pinot Noir

Light red colour. Aroma of roses. Violet, roses, red fruit flavours. Good 2007 acidity with dry finish. Nice.

2

Jan-09 Australia

De Bortoli

Yarra Valley Reserve

Pinot Noir

Starting to show brown edges in glass. Vanilla and light perfume nose. Red 2006 fruit, apple, vanilla, flowery flavours. Medium tannins.

2

Jan-09 Australia

d'Arenberg

The Custodian

Grenache

3

Jan-09 Australia

Yalumba

Tri-Centenary

Grenache

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 finsish. 2005 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.

3

Jan-09 Australia

Shingleback

2

Jan-09 Australia

Vasse Felix

Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon

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.

2

Jan-09 Australia

Parker

1

Jan-09 Australia

Plantagenet

3

Jan-09 Australia

Brokenwood

3

Jan-09 Australia

Mount Langi

3

Jan-09 Australia

Samuel's Gorge

3

Jan-09 Australia

Peter Lehmann

3

Jan-09 Australia

Gemtree

2

Jan-09 Australia

Clairault

1

Jan-09 Australia

Clairault

Coonawarra First Cabernet Growth Sauvignon

First screwcap for this wine. Deep purple. Vanilla, dark fruit aroma. Dark 2005 fruit, vanilla flavours. Good acid, very firm tannins. Long finish.

Shiraz

Dark red colour. Closed nose. Menthol, dark fruit, cherry flavour. A bit 2004 peppery. Medium length and body.

Graveyard Vineyard

Shiraz

Deep red. Wonderful nose, with menthol, vanilla, cherry aromas. Not a fruit 2005 bomb. Very elegant. Medium body, cherry, light spice.

Ghiran Langi

Shiraz

Opaque purple. Red cherry and vanilla nose. Cherry, spice, vanilla flavours. 2005 Flavour builds in your mouth. Good acidity. Excellent.

Shiraz

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.

Obsidian

Shiraz

Deep reddish purple. Raisiny, cherry, vanilla aromas. Big flavours. Vanilla, black cherry, chocolate. Round mouthfeel. Medium body. Long finish. Cote 2005 Rotie style.

Estate

2 2 2

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De Bortoli Evans & Tate Evans & Tate

Yarra Valley Estate Grown Margaret River Margaret River

1 2

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

2

Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon

2005 Vanilla, light tarry nose. Red fruit, with firm tannins. 2005 Capsicum, very green aromas. Red fruit flavour and firm tannins.

Shiraz Viognier Chardonnay Shiraz

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.

Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

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.

Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon

2006 Capsicum aroma and flavour. Smooth mouthfeel with cherry flavour.

Atcira Vineyard Coonawarra Futures

Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

2005 Nice nose. Grapey, stewed fruit, peppery flavours. 2006 Cherry, vanilla aromas. Very fruity. Good tannins. Soft mouthfeel.

Great Southern

Riesling Shiraz

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.

Xanadu

Chardonnay

2006 Light body, citrus, quite spicy. Oaky nose. Medium yellow colour. Light grapefruit nose. Good acid. Honey and 2008 grapefruit flavours.

Lulu Island Winery

Sauvignon Blanc Gewurztramine r

Jun-09 BC

Lulu Island Winery

Merlot

2

Jun-09 BC

Lulu Island Winery Ice Wine

Riesling / Chardonnay

2 2

May-08 Italy May-08 Italy

Gabbas CARPINETO

I'LilLove' Dogajolo

1

May-08 Italy

CASA GlRELLI

Canaletto Primitivo di Puglia

Primitivo

2002 Sausage aroma. Jammy flavour.

2

Feb-07 USA - California

Morgan

Highland

Chardonnay

2005 Some spice on the nose. Apple, citrus, oak, and leather. Good balance.

2

Sep-09 BC

Kettle Valley Winery

Sauvignon Blanc

Pale lemon. Citrus and green aromas. Good acidity and roundness balance. 2008 Off dry with peachy, citrus flavours.

2

Sep-09 BC

Kettle Valley Winery

Riesling

Lemon colour. Apple, flowers and citrus aromas. Apple with a light petrol 2008 flavour. Semi-sweet style.

Sep-09 BC

Kettle Valley Winery

Malbec / Petit Verdot

3

2

Sep-09 BC

3

Sep-09 BC

Kettle Valley Winery Kettle Valley Winery

Starboard

Pale lemon colour. Lychee and green fruit nose. Medium sweetness. Lychee 2008 and green fruit flavours. Deep purple colour. Oak, vanilla, black plum aromas. Medium body, smooth, 2008 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.

Cannonau

Naramata Bench Reserve Extra Marechal 4079 Foch / Merlot

NV

Purple in colour from the Malbec. Dark fruit and chocolate nose. Flowery, plummy, chocolate flavours. Medium tannins and sweetness. Deep, extracted garnet colour. Dark fruit with lots of earthiness on the nose. Dark sweet fruit, plums, black cherry flavours. Smooth mouth feel with a 2007 cherry finish.

Malbec

Medium purple in the glass. Dark fruit and vanilla nose. Full flavours with 2006 vanilla, cherry and plum. Medium tannins. Medium garnet with slight purple colouration. Oak, cherry, currant and cedar aromas. Cherry, red and dark berries, and vanilla flavour. Round mouth 2007 feel, soft tannins. Cherry finish.

2

Sep-09 BC

Therapy Vineyards Freud's Ego

Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc / Merlot

3

Sep-09 BC

Therapy Vineyards

Shiraz

Deep purple. Dark fruit, black berries and slight oak aromas. Ripe black fruit, plummy and a bit of chocolate on the palate. Smooth mouth feel. Low2007 med tannins. Long length.

Therapy Vineyards Super Ego

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

Deep purple colour. Dark ripe fruit, tobacco and cedar aromas. Dark ripe fruit, tobacco and black cherry flavou. Medium tannins. Spicy finish with 2007 cherry and vanilla lingering flavours.

3

Sep-09 BC

2

Sep-09 BC

Therapy Vineyards

Gewurztramine r

2

Sep-09 BC

Therapy Vineyards

Chardonnay

Pale lemon. Herbal and citrus aromas. Herbal, floral, and tropical fruit 2008 flavours. Good acidity with spice on the finish. Pale lemon. Vanilla, apple, and butterscotch aromas. Butterscoth, leees, 2007 citrus, and orange peel flavours. Round mouthfeel.

Light orangey colour. Herbal, orange, plum nose. Good acidity. Herbal, 2008 plummy flavour. Light body.

2

Sep-09 BC

Therapy Vineyards Pink Freud

Pinot Noir / Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Shiraz

3

Sep-09 BC

Howling Bluff

Pinot Noir

Raspberry aroma with some smokiness. Red cherry and raspberry flavours. 2007 Spicy. Lightly oaked. Light body, medium length.

Merlot / Cabernet Franc / Malbec

Deep purple with a red edge. Smoky, dark fruit aromas. Dark fruit, cherry 2007 and spicy flavours. Spicy / cherry finish. Firm tannins.

2

Sep-09 BC

Howling Bluff

2

Sep-09 BC

Black Widow Winery

Pinot Gris

Light lemon colour. Nice tropical fruit aroma with light oak. Good acidity. 2008 Apple, plum and spice on the palate.

2

Sep-09 BC

Black Widow Winery

Gewurztramine r

Light spice with tropical aromas. Tropical flavour continues on palate. A 2008 nice dry Gew.

1

Sep-09 BC

Black Widow Winery

Oasis

Pinot Gris / Gewurztramine r / Schonburger

Tropical nose, with tropical and apple flavours and a bit of spice. There is a 2008 bit of roundness in your mouth. Dry.

Sep-09 BC

Black Widow Winery

Mirage

Schonburger

Light lemon colour. Orange and oaky aromas. Nectarine, orange and oraky 2007 flavours. Sweet but not over sweet. Good acid balance.

2

Sep-09 BC

Black Widow Winery

Hourglass

Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon

Nice nose with casis, cherry, plum and vanilla. Fruit forward. Black cherry, 2007 plum and some vanilla on palate. Medium length.

2

Sep-09 BC

Van Westen Vineyards

Vino Grigio

Pinot Gris

Medium straw colour. Aromas of apple and spice. Citrus and spice on the 2007 palate. Full mouthfeel and good acidity.

2

Sep-09 BC

Van Westen Vineyards

Vivacious

Pinot Blanc / Pinot Gris

Some sur lie on the nose, along with spice, citrus and apple aromas. Good 2007 acidity, with apple and vanilla flavours.

Sep-09 BC

Van Westen Vineyards

Voluptuous

Merlot / Cabernet Franc

Medium garnet colour. Red cherry and cedar aromas. Cherry and cedar 2005 flavours with a chocolate finish. Firm tannins.

Voluptuous

Merlot / Cabernet Franc

Deep reddish purple. Light aromas of cherry, cedar and slight herbaceousness. Round mouthfeel. Dark fruit liquor, cherry and plum 2006 flavours with a vanilla finish.

Semillon

Lemon colour. Very nice nose. Pear and creamy aromas. Good acidity with 2007 apple and melon flavours. Nice mouthfeel.

Zweigelt

Light salmon colour. Pink grapefruit and strawberry aromas and flavours. 2007 Good acidity.

Merlot

Earthy , herbal and dark fruit aromas. Plums and spice on the palate. Soft 2006 tannins.

Reserve

Zweigelt

Medium purple in the glass. Dark cherry cordial aroma. Smooth, with dark 2006 cherry cordial and plum flavours.

Sweet Grizzly White

Optima

This is a late harvest wine. Lemon in colour. Marmalade, lemon and spice 2006 aromas. Medium body and sweetness. Orange marmalade flavour.

Legacy

3

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2

Sep-09 BC

3

Sep-09 BC

Van Westen Vineyards Stonehill Estate Winery

2

Sep-09 BC

Stonehill Estate Winery

1

Sep-09 BC

Stonehill Estate Winery

2

Sep-09 BC

Stonehill Estate Winery

2

Sep-09 BC

2

Sep-09 BC

Stonehill Estate Winery Stonehill Estate Winery

2

Sep-09 BC

Poplar Grove

3

Sep-09 BC

2

2

Sin Cera

Rose

Esprit de Gamay Gamay

Perfumy, plum nose. Quite sweet with plum and currant flavours. Good acid 2006 to balance the sugar. Perfumy finish.

Merlot / Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon / Malbec

Black fruit aromas with a slight wisp of capsicum. Round mouthfeel with 2004 dark fruit and firm tannins. Dry with a black cherry finish.

Poplar Grove

Merlot

Double Gold @ Canadian Wine Awards. Light garnet in colour. Cherry, cassis and leather nose. Big cherry flavour with some vanilla. Medium 2005 tannin and length.

Sep-09 BC

Poplar Grove

Cabernet Franc

Dark fruit, plum and black currant aromas. Big legs (high alcohol content). 2005 Dark sweet fruit, plum and vanilla flavours. Fine tannins.

Sep-09 BC

Poplar Grove

1

Sep-09 BC

Thornhaven Estates

1

Sep-09 BC

Thornhaven Estates

2

Sep-09 BC

Thornhaven Estates

2

Sep-09 BC

Thornhaven Estates

2

Sep-09 BC

Thornhaven Estates

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Monster Vineyards Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc Blanc

New Zealand style. Lots of gooseberry, herbal and honey on the nose. Light 2008 body. Gooseberry and herbal flavour. Good acidity. Try with fresh seafood.

Pinot Meunier

Pale garnet. Smoky strawberry aromas. Sourcherry and red currant 2008 flavours. Low tannins.

Barrel Reserve

Pinot Noir

2006 Light cherry aroma. Cherry and raspberry flavours. Dry with low tannins.

Barrel Reserve

Pinot Noir

Medium garnet. Tarry and burnt match stick nose. Bull bodied. Burnt 2007 match stick and cherry flavours.

Rose

Pinot Meunier / Pinot Noir / Merlot

Light pink salmon colour. Strawberry and light cherry aromas and flavour. 2008 Good acidity. Is a sweetness #2, but tastes drier.

Pinot Gris

Very aromatic. Apple, peach and spice on the nose. Apple and other fruits. 2008 Spicy. Quite full bodied.

3

Sep-09 BC

Thornhaven Estates

Gewurztramine r

Another gold medal for this wine from the BC governor general. This one 2008 has lychee aroma. Off dry with light acidity. Rose petal and lychee flavours.

Lots of orange aroma. Light acidity and light body. Orange and apricot 2007 flavour, with a lime finish.

2

Sep-09 BC

Thornhaven Estates

Nectar del Sol

Riesling / Viognier / Orange Muscat

3

Sep-09 BC

Dirty Laundry Vineyard

Unoaked Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Light lemon colour. Tropical fruit, lemon, and honey on the nose. Some 2007 roundness in the mouth. Vanilla, apple and pear flavours.

3

Sep-09 BC

Pinot Gris

Watery lemon colour. Stone fruit aromas. Good acidity, with stone fruit and 2008 citrus flavours.

2

Sep-09 BC

Dirty Laundry Vineyard Dirty Laundry Vineyard

Riesling

Pale lemon colour. Green apple aroma and crips apple flavour. Tart. 2008 Refreshing.

2

Sep-09 BC

Dirty Laundry Vineyard

Sep-09 BC

Dirty Laundry Vineyard

Pinot Noir

2

Gewurztramine Woo Woo Vines r

Lychee and tropical fruit aromas. Round mouth feel. Lychee, apple and 2008 lime flavours. Medium reddish purple. Very aromatic with red cherry and raspberry. Nice 2007 legs. Red cherry and raspberry flavours. Very fruity. Dry tannic finish.

2

Sep-09 BC

Dirty Laundry Vineyard

Bordello

Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc

1

Sep-09 BC

Greata Ranch

Rose

Pinot Noir

This is the first vintage of this blend. Deep purple in the glass. Vanilla, capsicum, cocoa aromas Vanilla, cherry and capsicum flavours. Medium 2007 body. Smooth with soft tannins. 5-8 year aging potential. Single vineyard. Light pink colour. Cranberry, vanilla on the nose. 2008 Strawberry and cranberry flavours. Off dry and light bodied.

3

Sep-09 BC

Greata Ranch

Reserve

Pinot Noir

Single vineyard. Medium cherry in the glass. Nice colour. Raspberry and vanilla aromas. Raspberry, vanilla and cherry flavours. Full of flavour. 2007 Sweet flavour from ripe fruit yet dry.

2

Sep-09 BC

Greata Ranch

Pinot Noir

Light cherry colour. Strawberry and raspberry aroma, with some black cherry in the background. Medium tannins with good acidity. Smoky, cherry 2006 flavours.

2

Sep-09 BC

Stoneboat Vineyards

Pinot Noir

Light garnet. Smoky, strawberry and cherry nose. Sweet cherry and vanilla 2007 on the palate. Light tannins with vanilla on the finish.

2

Sep-09 BC

Stoneboat Vineyards

Pinotage

Purple in the glass. Black currant, cedar, black fruit and spice on the nose. 2007 Round mouthfeel. Black sweet fruit. Dry tannins with a cherry finish.

Sep-09 BC

Stoneboat Vineyards

Verglas

Oraniensteiner

A botrytis affected icewine. Bright lemon colour. Honey and marmalade on the nose. Unctus in the mouth with honey and pineapple flavours. Good 2007 acid to balance the sugar.

2

2

Sep-09 BC

Stoneboat Vineyards

Nebbia

Pinot Gris / Pinot Blanc / Muller Thurgau / Kerner / Schùnburger

2

Sep-09 BC

Greata Ranch

Reserve

Chardonnay

A very different white blend that works. Lemon colour. Pineapple and spice 2007 aromas. More pineapple on the palate. Round mouthfeel. Single vineyard. Slight oaky aroma and lime. Topical fruit flavour with a 2006 vanilla finish. Medium body, some roundness on the palate.

2

Sep-09 BC

Greata Ranch

Chardonnay

Pale straw coloured. Oak, vanilla, and pineapple aromas. Oak, apple and 2006 citrus flavours. Light acidity, but very fruity.

Sep-09 BC

Hollywood & Wine Estate Vineyards

Pinot Gris

Lemon and lilac aromas (a first for me). Good acidity. Lemon, lime and pear 2008 flavours. Tasty.

Sep-09 BC

Hollywood & Wine Estate Vineyards

Gewurztramine r

Pale straw coloured. Lychee and lime aromas and flavours. Good acidity. 2008 Off-dry. Deep purple. Nice nose of dark cherry syrup. Dark cherry, cranberry and 2008 raspberry flavours. Full bodied. A very nice wine. 2008 Lychee and spice nose. Good acidity. Grapefruit and spice flavour.

2

1

3 2

Sep-09 BC Oct-09 Argentina

Hollywood & Wine Estate Vineyards 3 Amigos Trapiche Broquel

Leon Millot / Zweigelt / Merlot Torrontes

2

Oct-09 Argentina

Trapiche

Chardonnay

Watery lemon colour. Vanilla and apple aromas. Good mouthfeel. Apple 2008 and cinnamon flavours.

3

Oct-09 Argentina

Urraca

Chardonnay

Medium lemon coloured. Smoky, earthy nose. Round mouthfeel with lemon 2008 flavour. Long finish.

2

Oct-09 Argentina

Bodega Ruca Malen

Chardonnay

Light lemon and lees on the nose. Medium body with apple, lemon and slight 2008 vanilla flavours. Round mouth feel.

1

Oct-09 Argentina

Septima

Chardonnay

Watery lemon in the glass. Light oak with citrus and apple aromas. Medium 2009 body with apple and spice on the palate.

2 2

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Septima Bodega Norton

Dia Lo Tengo

Chardonnay Torrontes

Medium lemon colour. Tropical fruit with a little more oak than their regular 2008 chardonnay. Tropical fruit and apple flavours. Good acid balance. 2008 Lemon, lychee and flowery nose and flavours. Full flavoured.

2

Oct-09 Argentina

Bodegas Etchart

Late Harvest

Torrontes

2

Oct-09 Argentina

Graffigna

Grand Reserve

Malbec

Pale lemon colour. Lychee nose. Medium body. Lychee flavour with some 2008 spice. Not too sweet. A nice change from other varietals. Light purple coloured. Earthy, vanilla and black fruit on the nose. Medium 2006 body with cherry flavour and medium tannins. Off dry.

3

Oct-09 Argentina

Fincas de La Juanita

Juana del Sol

Chardonnay

Pale lemon with a light oak nose. Round mouthfeel with vanilla and stone 2009 fruit flavours. Understated elegance.

1

Oct-09 Argentina

Colme

Torrontes

2008 Light lychee and herbal nose and flavours. Full body and slightly sweet.

2

Oct-09 Argentina

Bodega Sur de los Andes

Torrontes

Medium lemon in the glass. Light pine needle aromas. Full flavour. Pine 2008 needle and apple flavour with a grapefuit finish.

2

Oct-09 Argentina

Filus Bodega & Vinedos

Malbec

Deep purple. Vanilla and black cherry aromas. Vanilla, red and black cherry 2007 flavours. Medium tannins.

3

Oct-09 Argentina

Reserva

Malbec

Ripe sweet red fruit and cherry liquor flavours. Vanilla, red fruit and plum on 2007 the nose. Tannic finish.

2

Oct-09 Argentina

Filus Bodega & Vinedos Filus Bodega & Vinedos

La Boca

Malbec

2008 Bramble berry fruit nose. Light flavour of red fruit. Light body.

3

Oct-09 Argentina

Filus Bodega & Vinedos

Medrano

Cabernet Sauvignon

2008 Light cassis aroma. Vanill, spice, cassis and black fruit flavours. Nice.

3

Oct-09 Argentina

Eclipse Bodega & Vinedos Aconcagua

Malbec

Deep purple in the glass. Very aromatic. Smokey, herbal, cherry nose. Smokey, earthy and black fruit flavours. Very round mouthfeel. Cherry 2008 finish.

2

Oct-09 Argentina

Eclipse Bodega & Vinedos Reserve

Cabernet Sauvignon

Medium garnet coloured. Barnyard nose. Off dry. Burnt rubber, cherry and 2007 spicy flavours. Vanilla finish.

2

Oct-09 Argentina

Bodega Sottano

Malbec

3

Oct-09 Argentina

Bodega Sottano

Merlot

Light purple colour. Burnt rubber and cherry nose. Round mouthfeel and 2007 medium body. Cherry flavour. Plummy nose. Plum and cherry liquor on the palate. Round mouth feel with 2006 low tannins.

Oct-09 Argentina

Bodega Sottano

Cabernet Sauvignon

Medium garnet colour. Cassis nose. Cassis and cherry flavour. Lots of 2006 flavour. Low tannins.

Deep purple colour. Plum, cassis and chery aromas. Smooth. Cassis, 2008 sweet black fruit and spicy flavours. Red fruit and flowery nose. Cassis, plum and lots of black cherry flavour. 2008 Medium tannins and medium length.

Reserve

Yauquen

3

Oct-09 Argentina

Bodega Sottano

Reserve Blend

Malbec / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot

3

Oct-09 Argentina

Finca El Origen

Reserva

Malbec

1

Oct-09 Argentina

2

Oct-09 Argentina

Bodega Dante Robino Bodega Dante Robino

2

Oct-09 Argentina

Finca Decero

3

Oct-09 Argentina

Finca Decero

Remolinos Vineyard Remolinos Vineyard

3

Oct-09 Argentina

Finca Decero

Amano

2

Oct-09 Argentina Sep-09 Chile

Bodegas Universo Calafate Gran Austral Reserva Augustinos Bio Bio

2

Sep-09 Chile

Vina Caliterra

2

Sep-09 Chile

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Cabernet Sauvignon Novecento

Syrah

Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec / Cabernet Sauvignon / Petit Verdot

Medium garnet colour. Burnt rubber, dusty, cherry nose. Medium body. 2007 Cassis and black cherry flavours. Low tannins. Light cherry colour. Cassis and earthy aromas. Cherry and peppery 2008 flavours. Light tannins. Light garnet colour. Burnt rubber and cherry aromas. Cherry flavour with a 2007 peppery finish. Nice roundness and smoothness on the palate. Medium garnet colour. Capsicum, cherry, and vanilla on the nose. Spicy 2008 and black cherry flavours. Firm tannins.

Pinot Noir Chardonnay

Black fruit, cherry, vanilla and oak on the nose. Cherry flavour with firm 2007 tannins. Full body. Needs some time to age. Medium cherry colour. Light cherry nose. Slightly sweet cherry flavour with 2008 firm tannins and long length. 2008 Vanilla and apple aromas. Light acidity. Apple and oak flavours.

Carmen Vineyards Classic

Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc

Pale lemon colou. Light herbal, goseberry aromas. Herbal, citrus and 2009 gooseberry flavour. Nice. Very aromatic. Lime and gooseberry aromas. Light body. Herbal and lime 2008 flavours.

Sep-09 Chile

Cousino Macul

Riesling

Medium lemon in the glass. Light petrol and lemon aromas. Medium acidity. 2008 Petrol and citrus flavours.

Sep-09 Chile

Vinedos Emiliana Eco Bio Bio

Sauvignon Blanc

2009 Asparagus nose. Good acidity with citrus and apple flavours. Organic.

3

Sep-09 Chile

Novas Winemaker Vinedos Emiliana Series

Chardonnay / Viognier / Marsanne

Vanilla and lemon aromas. Very aromatic. Round mouthfeel. Oak, apple, 2007 and spice flavours.

2

Sep-09 Chile

Vina Errazuriz

Chardonnay

2

Sep-09 Chile

Matetic Vineyards EQ

Sauvignon Blanc

Pale lemon colour. Oak and vanilla nose. Good acidity with balance of 2008 round mouthfeel. Spice, oak and apple flavours. Very nice nose. Herbal and gooseberry aromas. Light acidity with herbal 2008 flavour. A very nice wine.

2

Sep-09 Chile

Montgras Properties

ANTU Ninquen

Syrah

Vanilla and red cherry aromas. Medium body. Juicy cherry flavour with light 2007 spice.

Sep-09 Chile

Montgras Properties

Ninquen

Syrah / Cabernet Sauvignon

Deep purple colour. Cassis and cherry aromas. Cassis, dark fruit, black 2007 cherry and spice. Spice builds in your mouth. Full bodied. Excellent.

3

Reserva

Reserva

Wild Ferment

2

Sep-09 Chile

Santa Carolina

Reserva de Familia

Carmenere

Medium reddish purple. Capsicum and cherry aromas. Medium body and 2007 medium tannins. Cherry and vanilla flavours with a spicy finish.

3

Sep-09 Chile

Santa Carolina

Reserva de Familia

Cabernet Sauvignon

Medium purple colour. Cassis nose. Round mouthfeel. Ripe red cherry 2007 flavour. Dry finish.

2

Sep-09 Chile

Santa Carolina

Reserva

Pinot Noir

Light cherry colour. Strawberry and red cherry aromas. Cherry and 2008 strawberry flavour with some spiciness.

3

Sep-09 Chile

Santa Rita

Reserva

Cabernet

Smoky, capsicum and cherry aromas. Smoky, red cherry, and spicy 2007 flavours. Medium body.

3

Sep-09 Chile

Santa Rita

Medalla Real

Cabernet

One of my favourites. Cassis, red cherry and sweet red fruit aromas. Ripe 2007 cherry and black fruit flavour. Very full bodied. Soft tannins.

2

Sep-09 Chile

Viu Manent

Reserva

Carmenere

Light puple in the glass. Dusy nose. Medium body with soft tannins and 2008 cherry flavour.

2

Sep-09 Chile

Viu Manent

Reserve

Cabernet Sauvignon

Medium garnet colour. Leather and cherry nose and flavours. Smooth 2007 tannins. Dry finish.

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