Tasting Notes

Dominio de Tares Cepas Viejas 2007

Posted 20th February 2012

Mencia can be such a rustic grape which is why we love this so much as its surprisingly elegant. Sure it has some structure but it’s the purity that really shines. Drinking great now but no hurry.

Meerlust Merlot 2007

Posted 6th February 2012

This has a lovely deep dark fruit on the nose with just a hint of leaf and spice. Touch of oak but pretty well integrated. It's got a juicy full body and some tannin but with food its a knock out. Great now but no hurry. ... more

Kumeu River Chardonnay 2007

Posted 28th January 2012

Kumeu River continues to make great quality yet comparatively inexpensive Chardonnay that has more than ... more

Kumeu River Chardonnay 2009

Posted 28th January 2012

A very powerful nose of classic butterscotch Chardonnay character with vanilla tones and attractive ... more

Pinot Grigio 2010, Livio Felluga

Posted 20th January 2012

The last word in Pinot Grigio? Perhaps so and certainly the best we've ever come across. This isn't ... more

Pinga do Torto 2005

Posted 14th January 2012

Herbs and earth on the nose, neatly backed by savoury cocoa, mocha and baked red fruits with a spiced ... more

Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru 'Les Pruliers' 2008 Taupenot-Merme

Posted 14th January 2012

This has a most attractive earthy nose, full of black cherries, minerals and soil with a hint of truffles. ... more

Morey Saint Denis 2007, Lignier

Posted 7th January 2012

A delicate Alpine strawberry nose with some red cherry conserve notes. Freshly flavoured with red and ... more

Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay 2009

Posted 7th January 2012

A few months down the line from our last note on this nectar shows some receding oak from our previous ... more

Domaines Schlumberger Prince Abbes Pinot Gris 2008

Posted 6th December 2011

Much lighter in colour than their Grand Cru but this of course would be expected. The wine is fresh ... more

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