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Wine Rating

(1 Average, 2
Very Good, 3 When
Excellent) Reviewed Country Winery Label / Region Varietal(s) Vintage Notes
Deep in colour and had a range of aromas covering leather, sage, and
2 Apr-03 Chile Carmen Reserve Pinot Noir 1999 blackberries
Deep in colour and had a range of aromas covering leather, sage, and
2 Apr-03 Chile Valdivieso Reserve Pinot Noir 1998 blackberries. Earthy, spicy flavour

2 Apr-03 New Zealand Shingle Peak Pinot Noir 2000 Burgundian in style. Medium body. Earthy, cherry bouquet with some spice.
2 Apr-03 New Zealand Morton Estate Pinot Noir 2000 Lighter bodied. Soft on the palette with a light cherry flavour.
Burgundian in style. Uses organic farming methods. Very complex. Light red
colour. The bouquet has earthiness, coffee, and cherry. Good balance and
3 Apr-03 South Africa Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 1999 complexity on the palate.

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
3 Apr-03 South Africa Bouchard Finlayson Pinot Noir 1999 notes.
2 Apr-03 Australia Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir 1999 Mixed bouquet of strawberries, violet and earthiness.

3 Apr-03 Australia Stonier Reserve Reserve Pinot Noir 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
1 Apr-04 Australia Banrock Station Sparkling Chardonnay NV and melon.

Verdelho grape is a native of Portugal. Pale straw in appearance, with a


1 Apr-04 Australia Bremerton Verdelho 2002 honeydew melon aroma. Taste of melon and apple. Nice light acidity.
Marsanne grape is originally from Southern France and is a spicy grape.
Aromas were of honeysuckle and lychee. Tastes of tropical fruit, some green
2 Apr-04 Australia Tahbilk Marsanne 2001 apple with a clove/nutmeg spice finish.

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
3 Apr-04 Australia Henschke Innes Vineyard Pinot Gris 2001 some spice.
Bouquet was oaky (although it is unoaked), with dillweed, grassy and candy
3 Apr-04 Australia De Bortoli Dry Semillon Semillon 1995 on the nose. Oaky and lemony flavours.
Light red appearance. Bouquet was light and of red fruits. Strong tannins,
2 Apr-04 Australia D'Arenberg Custodian Grenache 1999 and a short length. Some sweet fruit flavours.
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
3 Apr-04 Australia Pirramimma Petit Verdot 1999 a long finsih and smooth tannins.
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
2 Apr-04 Australia Grant Burge Hillcot Merlot 2001 maybe some chalkiness.

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
Cabernet oak from both French and American barrels along with blackcurrant aroma.
3 Apr-04 Australia Penfolds Bin 407 Sauvignon 2000 Smooth tannins. Some chalkiness, oak and spice on the palate.
Pale straw colour with light fragrances of peach and flowers and a sweet,
1 Argentina Lurton Pinot Gris 2004 peachy finish on the palate.
Organic. Pale straw appearance. Bouquet had citrus, and some oak, and
light toastiness. Light citrus, pineapple and mango flavours. Some malolactic
2 Chile Carmen Nativa Chardonnay 2000 fermentation giving a rich mouthfeel.
Organic. Deep red appearance. Bouquet oak, leafiness and licorice. Licorice
Cabernet flavour continued onto the palate along with dark fruit and sour cherry. The
2 Chile Carmen Nativa Sauvignon 2001 tannins were not overly strong.

Vina Lomas de The vines are 80-105 years old. The wine had a camphor or licqorice
2 Chile Cauquenes Maipo Pais 2000 bouquet, along with sour cherry. The cherry flavour continued on the palate.

Cabernet / Ruby purple in appearance. Bouquet of oranges, aftershave, wood smoke,


2 Chile Cono Sur Organic Carmenere 2003 autumn forest and spice. This wine was sweet and round on the palate.

Produced with the biodynamic method. BIG fruit. Ruby red in the glass.
Cedar, oak, cherries, plums and black current aromas. Flavours of sweet
3 Australia Avonmore Shiraz 2001 cherries, vanilla and cedar on the palate. A full-bodied, yet elegant wine.
Produced with the biodynamic method. Ruby purple in the glass. Bouquet
Cabernet had cherries, sweet oak, nutmeg and cinnamon. Flavours of dark fruit and
3 Australia Avonmore Sauvignon 2001 vanilla. Medium tannins. Ready to drink.
Brickish appearance. The bouquet was of black tea, as well as a dustiness.
3 South Africa Rozendal Stellenbosch Blend 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
3 South Africa Rozendal Stellenbosch Blend 2001 floral notes. Medium tannins and sour cherry flavours.
Pinot Noir /
2 South Africa Graham Beck Sparkling -Brut Chardonnay NV Brillant golden colour and had honey, apple, biscuity aromas and flavours.
Light/medium red in colour. Herbaceous, smoky, sausage aromas. Tannins
1 Apr-06 South Africa Beyerskloof Pinotage 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.
3 Apr-06 South Africa Fairview Primo Pinotage Pinotage 2001 There was also some chocolate, coffee and spicy flavours. Very long length.

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,
2 Apr-06 South Africa Kaapzicht Merlot 1998 along with red fruits. it did have a nice mouthfeel and long finish.
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
2 Apr-06 South Africa Landskroon Merlot 1999 tarry flavours.
Ruby
Cabernet / Medium red appearance and a dusty nose. There was some spice to this
1 Apr-06 South Africa Bergsig Merlot 2000 wine, along with fruity flavours, which came from the Merlot.
Deep red in appearance. It had a complex bouquet, with herbacious, green
Cabernet peppers and smokiness. This wine had very little fruit flavour. The wine was
1 Apr-06 South Africa Wildekraans Sauvignon 1999 tannic with some bitterness.

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
3 Apr-06 South Africa Glen Carlou Stellenbosch Syrah 2003 tannins were supple and the oak well integrated.

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.
2 Apr-07 South Africa Mulderbosch Steen Op Hout Chenin Blanc 2002 There was some oak and waxiness on the nose.

Hamilton Russell Light red in appearance. Big bouquet, with coffee, tar, cherries, iodine and
3 Apr-07 South Africa Vineyards Walker Bay Pinot Noir 2001 slate. Medium length, with savory, earthy, coffee, and cherry flavours.
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
2 Apr-07 South Africa Rosendal Stellenbosch Blend 2001 flavour.Medium length and a bit astringent

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
Cabernet oak. Sweet entry upon tasting followed through with long length and an
3 Apr-07 South Africa Ruste en Vrede Stellenbosch Sauvignon 2002 acidic finish. Spiciness and dark fruit flavours.

Cabernet Aromas of classic cedar and cassis. As well there was some green pepper
3 Apr-07 South Africa Saxenburg Private Collection Sauvignon 2003 and dustiness. Upon tasting, there were rich fruits, and big tannins.
Simonsig means "in sight of Simonsburg Mountain". Aromas of banana, oak,
dark fruit, chocolate, and prunes. Banana aroma is a characteristic of the
Frans Malan Pinotage grape. Medium tannins, some spiciness, and flavours of cherries
3 Apr-07 South Africa Simonsig Reserve Cape Blend 2003 and chocolate.

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
1 Apr-07 South Africa Radford Dale Stellenbosch Shiraz 2003 astringent. There were coffee and mint flavours.
Wonderful purple hue in the glass. The bouquet was varied with coffee,
chocolate, savory and biscuity. Good length and acidity. There were sweet,
3 Apr-07 South Africa Glen Carlou Paarl Syrah 2004 savory coffee and dark fruit flavours.

Extracted reddish purple colour in the glass. Nose was fruity, perfumy and
Boekenhoutskloof minty. Nice round mouthfeel. Oak was not overpowering. There was some
3 Apr-07 South Africa Estate Franschhoek Syrah 2001 spiciness, dark fruit, chocolate and coffee flavours.

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
Sauvignon keep the wine refreshing and not cloyingly sweet. Flavours of oak, honey,
3 Apr-07 South Africa Klein Constantia Late Harvest Blanc 1996 apricot and marmalade.
Wonderful cherries and vanilla aroma and flavour. The vanilla coming from
3 Argentina Fundacion Prestigio Tempranillo 2000 aging the wine in American oak.
Sauvignon Silky smooth, with good acidity to balance the sugar. It had a honeyed nose
3 Chile Concha y Toro Late Harvest Blanc 2001 and flavour.
Sauvignon Pronounced peach and melon aroma and flavour. Good acidity and
3 Chile Errazuriz Late Harvest Blanc 2000 pronounced fruit.

Gold Label Gewürztramine Huge flowery bouquet. No typical Gewurztraminer aromas or flavours here.
3 Australia Wolf Blass Botrytis r 2003 Ginger, cloves and cinnamon flavours, without being overbearing.
This wine was purposely oxidized giving it it's dark reddish brown
2 Australia Yalumba Museum Muscat Muscat NV colouration. Wonderful plum pudding aroma and flavour.
Late Harvest Dusty aroma and a faint smell of nail polish, which is one of the aromas
1 South Africa Laborie Estate Pineau Pinotage 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
3 South Africa Paarl Tawny Port Blend NV some coffee/toffee flavour.

Very grapey aroma with some leather. It had a deep, opaque purple colour
3 Australia D'Arenberg Shiraz 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
3 Australia Angoves Vintage Port Blend 1995 chocolate notes.
Very fruity bouquet with lots of fruit and cherries in the taste. It was a very
2 South Africa Beaumont Pinotage 2000 easy to drink wine with no tannic aftertaste.
A vintage champagne-type wine. Classic blend of 50% chardonnay and 50%
Krone Borealis pinot noir. Pleasant biscuity aroma, leading to a leesy creaminess taste with
2 Feb-04 South Africa Twee Jonge Gezellen Cap Classique Sparkling 1997 fine bubbles.
Sauvignon Pale straw in appearance, with a citrus and gooseberry bouquet and taste of
2 Feb-04 South Africa Porcupine Ridge Blanc 2002 passionfruit, ripe fruit in general and some citrus.
Pale straw appearance. Pronounced bouquet with oaky, honey, mineraliness
Sauvignon and gooseberries. Citrus and steeliness/flintiness on the palate. Good fruit-
2 Feb-04 South Africa Vergelegen Blanc 2002 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
3 Feb-04 South Africa Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2002 oakieness, accompanied with a milkiness or waxiness.
Light cherry appearance. Bouquet follows with cherry and some savoriness.
Taste had clove and cinammon spaices, cherries, oak and almond on the
2 Feb-04 South Africa Robertson Shiraz 2002 finish. No notable tannins.

A blend of 7 different grape varieties, including South Africa's Pinotage


grape. Deep red appearance, with a dusty, herbaceous bouquet. Flavours of
1 Feb-04 South Africa Fairview Goats do Roam Blend 2002 cherry and stone fruit. Some bitterness was noted along with tannins.
Deep purple appearance. The bouquet had herbal, dill, oaky, gamy and
savory notes. Cherries, other dark fruits and cloves were present upon
3 Feb-04 South Africa Fairview Primo Pinotage Pinotage 2001 tasting. Good amount of tannin.

Cabernet Deep purple/ruby red appearance. Bouquet had milkiness, vanilla and
1 Feb-04 South Africa Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon 2000 anchovies. The taste had cherries, mint, other spiciness and vanilla.

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
3 Feb-04 South Africa Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2001 tannins.

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
Almond Grove marmalade flavours were tasted. Good acidity which balanced the
2 Feb-04 South Africa Wiede River Reserve Riesling 2001 sweetness of this wine.
Sauvignon
3 Nov-02 New Zealand Staete landt Marlborough Blanc 2001 Green apple and lemon/grapefruit flavour and lower acidity
Sauvignon
3 Nov-02 New Zealand Stoneleigh Vineyards Marlborough Blanc 2001 Very intense, tart apples, lemons, passionfruit and high acidity

3 Nov-02 New Zealand Clifton Okahu Estate Marlborough Chardonnay 2000 Oaky bouquet and notes of spice, and pleasant smooth mouth feel
3 Nov-02 New Zealand Staete landt Marlborough Chardonnay 2000 Some oak, but also spice, lemon and nectarine flavours.

Altos Las Hormigas Deep purple colour on the glass. It was tart with cherries and dark berry
2 May-03 Argentina Reserva Malbec 2001 fruits.
2 May-03 Argentina Cadus Reserva Malbec 1999 Deep purple in colour, bouquet with smokiness, pepper and vanilla.

Cabernet
Sauvignon /
Merlot / Elegant wine with well integrated tannins and a good length. The bouquet
2 May-03 Chile Rothschild Escudo Rojo Cabernet Franc 2000 had a hint of green pepper.
Carmenere /
Cabernet
Sauvignon / Organic. Deep in colour and very opaque. The wine has mineral, currant,
3 May-03 Chile Antiyal Syrah 1999 cedar, and raspberry aromas and flavours.
Carmenere / Good expression of the Carmenere grape. There was a grassiness,
Cabernet earthiness and smokiness to the bouquet of this wine. The taste was
2 May-03 Chile Veramonte Primus Sauvignon 1998 exceedingly smooth, sweet and soft.

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Cabernet
Sauvignon /
Syrah / Wonderful dark fruit and sweet spice bouquet. The wine had a nice mouth
3 May-03 Argentina Finca Flichman Dedicado Malbec / Merlot 1997 feel, very smooth and silky, with a long finish
Leather, minty, and eucalyptus bouquet. The tannins in the wine are quite
Cabernet strong but should soften with aging. The taste was a bit hot from the alcohol
2 May-03 Chile Concha y Toro Don Melchor Sauvignon 1997 content.

Clos Quebrada de Cabernet Rich, full-bodied wine witha bouquet of oak, berries and mint. Very smooth.
3 May-03 Chile Macul Domus Aurea Sauvignon 1997 All aspects of this wine are very balanced with a great length.
Intense violet colour and spicy red fruit flavour. There were layers of
raspberry, cherry, spice and cocolate. The wine finished with a round dark
3 Sep-02 Chile Errazuriz Arboleda Syrah 2000 berry finish.
Cabernet Lush blackberry and black currant aroma. There were some flavours of
2 Sep-02 Chile Errazuriz Arboleda Sauvignon 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
2 Sep-02 Chile Errazuriz Estate Merlot 2000 blueberry.
Cabernet Flavours of black cherry, blackberry and plum. The oak provided background
2 Sep-02 Chile Errazuriz Estate Sauvignon 2000 notes of vanilla and buttered toast.
2 Sep-02 Chile Caliterra Arboleda Chardonnay 2000 Smooth and fruity with a light oak accent
Dried apricot, ripe green apple and tasted nuts aroma. Natural fermentation
using indigenous yeast, there was layers of fresh,yeasty bread and sweet
3 Sep-02 Chile Errazuriz Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2000 onion.

Deep, red-purple colour, concentrated dark fruit and chocolate character.


2 Sep-02 Chile Errazuriz Arboleda Merlot 2000 Vanilla notes, lingering finish of black plum and chocolate.

Sauvignon Pale straw colour. The bouquet showed gooseberry, passionfruit, and stone
3 Oct-03 New Zealand Stoneleigh Blanc 2000 fruit aromas. On the palate was tropical fruit flavours and good acidity
Golden appear, with peaches, petrol, apple and pineapple aromas. There
2 Oct-03 New Zealand Konrad & Conrad Riesling 2000 was some acid and a good finish.
3 Oct-03 New Zealand Brancott Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay 2000 Aromas of peach, pineapple, lime and melon.
Flavours of nectarine and lime. There was spiciness and acidity on the
2 Oct-03 New Zealand Te Mata Woodthorpe Chardonnay 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
3 Oct-03 New Zealand Omaka Springs Pinot Noir 2000 was smooth, with cherries and some spice.
Medicinal, cherry and raspberry aromas. Light acidity, smooth, and had
2 Oct-03 New Zealand Shingle Peak Pinot Noir 2002 some oak.
Candy cherry and ripe berry fruit aromas. Ripe cherries, some spice and
3 Oct-03 New Zealand Isabel Pinot Noir 2001 acidity flavours. Some tannins.

Sauvignon Pale straw-green colour. The bouquet showed tropical fruits and grapefruit
2 Nov-03 Chile Santa Rita 120 Blanc aromas. This bouquet persisted on the palate, and had good acidity
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
2 Nov-03 Chile Santa Rita Reserva Merlot 2002 tannins

Cabernet ruby red in colour. Plums, black fruits and some spice was present in the
2 Nov-03 Chile Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon 2001 bouquet. Cherries with some tannins were expressed on the palate
Deep purple appearance. The bouquet showed earthiness, with red and
Cabernet black fruits and toasted tones. The flavour was full with oak and some
2 Nov-03 Chile Santa Rita Medalla Real Sauvignon 2000 tannins.
Petite Syrah /
Merlot / Intense ruby colour. The bouquet showed red and black fruits, vanilla,
Cabernet chocolate and tobacco. Very fruity with cherries and some tannins. Very
3 Nov-03 Chile Santa Rita Floresta Sauvignon 1999 smooth.
Sauvignon Bouquet showing capsicum, pine and gooseberry. The gooseberry continued
3 Jan-04 New Zealand Konrad & Co Blanc on the palate.

Bouquet of black cherries, plums and other ripe red fruits. The wine had firm
2 Jan-04 South Africa Porcupine Ridge Merlot 1999 tannins (not too much), fruitiness and sweetness on the palate.

3 Jan-04 Chile Valdivieso Reserve Cabernet Franc 1998 Very aromatic wine. Ripe fruit, black cherry and cedar aromas
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
3 Jan-04 Australia Pirramimma Petit Verdot 1999 are of oak, vanilla and black cherry.
Bouquet was sweet and of dark cherries. There was medium tannin from
2 Sep-04 Argentina Lurton Reserve Malbec 2002 oak, followed with more sweet cherries flavours
Deeply ruby coloured, and left legs on the glass. Oak and herbal bouquet.
2 Sep-04 Argentina Valdivieso Reserva Malbec 1998 Inky and some earthiness to it. Cherries and spice.
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
2 Sep-04 Argentina Dona Paula Malbec 1999 oak, spice and chocolate.
Deep red appearance. The bouquet was of tomato or butterscotch, with
latter chocolate liquor. The wine had a smooth texture, with medium tannins
3 Sep-04 Argentina Las Hormigas Malbec 2001 and some tomato flavour.
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
Selecion de had oak, followed by cherries and blackberries on the palate with a medium
2 Sep-04 Argentina Dona Paula Bodega Malbec 1992 to long finish.
Quite closed but had some notes of red berries and mint. The flavours was
1 Sep-04 Argentina Dona Paula Los Cardos Malbec 2002 mainly of oak, with very little fruit.
Deep, purple appearance in the glass. Spice, cherries, violets and pencil
shavings aromas. Very smooth and full with nice tannins. Dark fruit and
3 Sep-04 Argentina Catena Alta Malbec 2002 chocolate were also present.
Petrol aroma, which older riesling wines exhibit, along with citrus and stone
3 Oct-04 New Zealand Babich Riesling 2002 fruits. It was semi-sweet on the palate with ligh acidity.
Citrus aroma, which carried to the palate along with some apple flavour. This
1 Oct-04 New Zealand Framingham Riesling 2000 wine also had light acidity
Unoaked. Went through malolactic fermentation to give this wine a full,
3 Oct-04 New Zealand Kim Crawford Chardonnay 2003 roundness in your mouth. Tropical fruit bouquet and flavours.
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
3 Oct-04 New Zealand Seresin Pinot Noir 2002 fermentation.
Pinotage /
Cabernet Rich red, although had a short finish. The bouquet had big tobacco notes. It
1 Oct-04 New Zealand Matua Sauvignon 2002 had plum flavour and little tannins
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
3 Oct-04 New Zealand Glazebrook Merlot 2002 integrated. This was a superb wine.
Merlot /
Cabernet Bordeaux style. Oak and restrained fruit aromas. Red berries and plum
2 Oct-04 New Zealand Herzog Sauvignon 2000 flavours with firm tannins.

Gewurztramine Huge flowery bouquet. No typical Gewurztraminer aromas or flavours here.


2 Dec-04 Australia Wolf Blass Botrytis affected r 2003 Ginger, cloves and cinnamon flavours, without being overbearing.

This wine was purposely oxidized giving it it's dark reddish brown
2 Dec-04 Australia Yalumba Museum Muscat 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
3 Dec-04 South Africa Paarl Special Reserve Tawny Port coffee/toffee flavour.

Very grapey aroma with some leather. It had a deep, opaque purple colour
3 Dec-04 Australia D'Arenberg Vintage Fortified Shiraz 2000 which coated the glass when it was swirled. Good acidity and tannin

100% shiraz. Starting to show it's age. There was some brickish colour on
3 Dec-04 Australia Angoves Premium Vintage Port 1995 the edges of the glass. It did have some spicy, leathery and chocolate notes.

Gewurztramine Bouquet was very perfumed, with lychee and flowers. Low acidity. Lchee
3 Jan-05 New Zealand Mills Reef Reseve r 2003 flavour carried on the palate along with white pepper. Dry and refreshing.
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
3 Jan-05 Argentina Catena Alta Los Altos Chardonnay 1997 the bottle
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,
2 Jan-05 New Zealand Herzog Pinot Noir 2002 light oak, low tannins and light acidity
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
2 Jan-05 South Africa Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2001 backbone.
Inky dark. It coated the glass when it was swirled. The bouquet was of oak
Shiraz / and cherry. Cherry flavour continued through on the palate. This was a very
2 Jan-05 Australia D'Arenberg Laughing Magpie Viognier 2002 fruity, juicey wine with good tannin.
Cabernet Bouquet had barnyard, earthy aromas. The wine was very smooth with some
2 Jan-05 Chile Los Vascos Grand Reserve Sauvignon 1998 oak and black fruit.

Cabernet
Sauvignon /
Merlot / Medium red in the glass. Bouquet was of cherries and light oak. This was a
3 Jan-05 South Africa Meerlust Rubicon Cabernet Franc 1999 very smooth wine, with cherry and cedar/pencil shavings flavours.
Medium red appearance. The bouquet was very perfumy. Some indicated
confectionary and peppermint candy. The taste was light, with a lingering
2 Jan-05 Australia Langmeil Fifth Wave Grenache 2001 cherry aftertaste.
Pale straw colour with light fragrances of peach and flowers and a sweet,
1 May-05 Argentina Lurton Pinot Gris 2004 peachy finish on the palate
Organic. Pale straw appearance. Bouquet had citrus, and some oak, and
light toastiness. Light citrus, pineapple and mango flavours. Malolactic
2 May-05 Chile Carmen Vineyards Nativa Chardonnay 2000 fermentation giving a rich mouthfeel.
Organic. Deep red appearance. Bouquet had aromas of oak, leafiness and
Cabernet licorice. Licorice flavour continued onto the palate along with dark fruit and
2 May-05 Chile Carmen Vineyards Nativa Sauvignon 2001 sour cherry. Tannins were not overly strong.

Vina Lomas de Organic. Camphor or licqorice bouquet, along with sour cherry. Cherry
2 May-05 Chile Cauquenes Pais 2000 flavour continued on the palate. Also noted a lead pencil flavour.
Organic. Ruby purple appearance. Bouquet described as oranges,
Cabernet aftershave, wood smoke, autumn forest and spice. Sweet and round on the
2 May-05 Chile Cono Sur Sauvignon 2003 palate.
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
3 May-05 Australia Avonmore Vineyard Shiraz 2001 palate. This was a full-bodied, yet elegant wine.

Cabernet Organic. Ruby purple in the glass. Bouquet had cherries, sweet oak, nutmeg
3 May-05 Australia Avonmore Vineyard Sauvignon 2001 and cinnamon. Flavours of dark fruit and vanilla. Medium tannins.

Merlot /
Cabernet
Sauvignon / Organic. Slight brickish appearance. Bouquet of black tea, as well as a
2 May-05 South Africa Rozendal Cabernet Franc 1998 clay/dustiness. Very smooth with a medium body. Some cherry flavours.

Merlot /
Cabernet Organic. Purple ruby in the glass. Bouquet had capsicum, sweetness,
Sauvignon / cherries, raspberries and floral notes. Medium tannins and sour cherry
3 May-05 South Africa Rozendal Cabernet Franc 2001 flavours.
Slight rose tinge from the Pinot Noir grape. It had light acidity with biscuit
3 Sep-05 New Zealand Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut Sparkling 1999 aroma. It had a nice long length.

Medium yellow appearance. Bouquet was of lanolin and citrus. On the


Sep-05 Australia Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon 1997 palate, the citrus flavour continued. The wine was very light in flavour.
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
3 Sep-05 Argentina Catena Alta Chardonnay 2001 was creamy and oaky.
Light red in appearance with a slight purple shade. Bouquet showed
strawberries, raspberries and plums. Soft tannins, a cherry aftertaste and a
2 Sep-05 Chile Casas del Bosque Reserva Pinot Noir 2003 long finish.
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
2 Sep-05 New Zealand Voss Estate Pinot Noir 2002 the back of your tongue. Long finish.
Slight brickish tinge around the edge. Bouquet of blackcurrants, tar,
Miguel Torres Manso Cabernet chocolate, cassis and mushrooms. Nice round mouthfeel, with the tannins
2 Sep-05 Chile de Velasco Sauvignon 1997 coming in later.

Cabernet
Sauvignon / Cape blend. Light red in appearance. Aromas of blackberries, capsicum and
Three Cape Merlot / oak. Cherry, blackberry and spicy flavours. Velvety smooth and overall a
3 Sep-05 South Africa Warwick Ladies Pinotage 2001 very balanced wine. Very long length.

Cabernet
Sauvignon / Deep purple in appearance. Candy?, violet, and oak aromas. Very smooth
Merlot / with nice mouthfeel. Flavours of dark cherries, tabacco and oak. Long
3 Sep-05 Chile House of Morande Cabernet Franc 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
3 Sep-05 Australia Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2002 creaminess. Some late sweetness on the palate.
Orangy brown appearance, with a slight greenish edge. Bouquet was of
spices like cinnamon, and also nutty and caramel aromas. There were many
3 Sep-05 Australia Penfolds Grandfather Tawny Port NV fruity, spicy flavours to enjoy on the palate.

Deep red in colour. It had aromas of vanilla and ecalyptus. There were
2 Oct-05 Australia Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz 2003 strong tannins. There was nice spice and black cherry flavours.

Cabernet Deep purple colour. It had a very intense aromas of sausage, smokiness,
2 Oct-05 Australia Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Sauvignon 2003 menthol and cherries. Good tannins with some sweetness.

Shiraz /
Cabernet Black-purple coloured. Some sweet candy, oak, and dark fruit aromas. Very
Terra Barossa Sauvignon / intense on the palate. Some sweetness, a round mouthfeel, and not
2 Oct-05 Australia Thorn-Clarke Cuvee Mouvedre 2003 overpowering tannins. Long finish.
Deeply coloured, purple. Caramel, vanilla, chocolate and cherry aromas. Big
3 Oct-05 Australia Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Shiraz 2003 mouthfeel to this wine. Tannins were not overpowering.

Cabernet
Sauvignon /
Shiraz / Many aromas, such as cedar, coffee, dark fruit and violet (which I think is
Cabernet Franc from the Petit Verdot). This wine was spicy and had flavours of blackberries
Shotfire Ridge / Merlot / Petit and cherries, with some sweetness. Tannins were not too strong. A well
2 Oct-05 Australia Thorn-Clarke Quartage Verdot 2003 integrated wine.

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Dusty, cedar, chocolate and dark fruit aromas. Very smooth with a good
3 Oct-05 Australia Thorn-Clarke William Randall Shiraz 2002 mouthfeel and long length. Flavours of cherries and blackberries.
Sauvignon Fresh acidity and flavours of melon, apple, grass, and hints of mineral. It had
3 Oct-05 New Zealand Staete landt Blanc 2004 a long finish with a lush mouthfeel.
Notes of petrol, apple, hints of raisin and kiwi and finishing dry with a fresh
3 Oct-05 New Zealand Stoneleigh Riesling 2004 acidity.
Medium bodied with a wonderful, slightly oily texture and showed peach,
2 Oct-05 New Zealand Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2004 lime and green apple notes.
Flavours of wild strawberry, Bing cherry, backed by a lightly spicy finish with
2 Oct-05 New Zealand Kim Crawford Pansy Rose Merlot 2004 moderate acidity.
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
3 Oct-05 New Zealand Te Tera Pinot Noir 2003 wonderful structure to this wine

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
2 Oct-05 New Zealand Seresin Pinot Noir 2003 and it opened up showing great red berry fruit and subtle earth.
Cabernet
Sauvignon / Flavours of bell pepper, cherry, hints of blackberry and eucalyptus. A lighter
2 Oct-05 New Zealand Matua Hawkes Bay Merlot 2002 style wine with soft acidity and moderate tannin

Cabernet
Sauvignon /
Merlot /
Cabernet Franc
/ Syrah / Good tannin structure and balance gave way to cherry, smoke, dark berry
3 Oct-05 New Zealand Matariki Quintology Malbec 2000 and licorice notes. It was silky on the palate with a long finish
Straw in appearance with some bubbles clinging to the glass. Bouquet was
Sauvignon gooseberries and grass. Gooseberry continues upon tasting and had light
3 Nov-05 South Africa Saxenburg Private Collection Blanc 2004 acidity.
Oak and a lanolin bouquet to this wine. Very round mouthfeel, along with
3 Nov-05 South Africa Saxenburg Private Collection Chardonnay 2003 some spiciness and oak. Long finish.
Shiraz /
Gwendolyn Cabernet This wine had tomato, oak, vegetal aromas. The flavours were of cherry and
2 Nov-05 South Africa Saxenburg Family Selection Sauvignon 2000 leather. It had low tannins and a long finish.
Deep purple coloured. Bouquet had some of the signature banana and
acetone aromas. Flavours of dark cherries, spice and some banana. The
2 Nov-05 South Africa Saxenburg Private Collection Pinotage 2000 wine still was a bit tannic.
Very deeply coloured and all had long finishes. Capsicum, plum and oaky
aromas. On the palate, the plum flavour continued. The wine had soft
3 Nov-05 South Africa Saxenburg Private Collection Merlot 2000 tannins and a round mouthfeel.

Some brickish tinge was visible at the end of the glass. Wine had oak,
Cabernet leather, plum, capsicum, and earthy aromas. Sweet cherry flavour. Not very
2 Nov-05 South Africa Saxenburg Private Collection Sauvignon 2001 tannic, but it was noted that the acid level was going up, due to it's age.

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
3 Nov-05 South Africa Saxenburg Private Collection Shiraz 2001 had soft tannins as it underwent malolactic fermentation.
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
Feb-06 Australia Palandri Shiraz 2002 sweetness.
Lighter aroma, with some raspberry and metal. The wine had a soft, light
1 Feb-06 Australia Blue Pyrenees Estate Shiraz 2002 body, with some tannins and a bit astringent.
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
2 Feb-06 Australia Shaw and Smith Shiraz 2003 pepper.

A complex bouquet, exhibiting candy, mint, dustiness and wild herbs. The
wine had a peppery finish with subdued tannins. The new oak barrels used
2 Feb-06 Australia Wynn's Estate Shiraz 2004 to age this wine provided a sweet aroma to the wine.

This wine had a wonderful barnyard, chocolate and eucalytpus aromas. The
3 Feb-06 Australia Leasingham Bin 61 Shiraz 2002 chocolate taste continued on the palate along with coffee and dark cherries.
This wine had herbal and eucalyptus aromas. Chocolate and cherry flavours,
2 Feb-06 Australia Tyrrell's Rufus Stone Shiraz 2001 and had medium tannins.
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
3 Feb-06 Australia Saltram Mamre Brook Shiraz 2002 structured wine.
Reserve Bin Light body and soft tannins. There was some apple flavour to this wine. With
2 Feb-06 Australia Lindeman's 9603 Shiraz 1998 the age, this wine was throwing sediment.
As this is an aged sauvignon blanc, the wine was golden in colour. Vegetal,
Sauvignon honey, and apricot aromas. Some acidity and a nice round mouthfeel. Due to
2 Oct-06 New Zealand Wairau River Blanc 2000 the aging, it also had a woody/nutty flavour.
Paretai is a Maori word for river bank. This was was pale straw in
Sauvignon appearance but left big legs in the glass. It had a petrolly, citrus and pine
2 Oct-06 New Zealand Matua Paretai Blanc 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,
3 Oct-06 New Zealand Pegasus Bay Riesling 2004 apple and nutmeg.
Gewurztramine Lychee, rose petal and honey aromas. Flavours of citrus and woodiness,
2 Oct-06 New Zealand Brancott Vineyards Patutahi r 2002 and had a tangerine finish.
Tropical fruit, oak and vanilla aromas. It had a round mouthfeel, with spicy,
2 Oct-06 New Zealand Wither Hills Chardonnay 2004 apple and peach flavours.
Light red, candy coloured appearance. Bouquet was primarily of cherries,
with some earthy aromas. A bit of spice and acidity to this wine. Cherry
1 Oct-06 New Zealand Sileni Saignee Rose Merlot 2005 flavour and a short finish.
Medium cherry red appearance in the glass. It had a bouquet that was
flowery with some light cherries. Smooth on the palate, continuing with
2 Oct-06 New Zealand Nobilo Merlot 2005 cherry flavours.

A wonderful bouquet with hints of violets, cherry and candy. On the palate
3 Oct-06 New Zealand Voss Estate Pinot Noir 2002 there was nice acidity and smooth tannins. Cherry and strawberry flavours.
Very aromatic with aromas of mocha and dark cherries. The flavour of
3 Feb-07 Argentina Zuccardi Tempranillo 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.

Showed typical bright cirtrus flavour with some tarriness on the bouquet. The
3 Feb-07 Australia Peter Lehman Semillon 2001 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
3 Feb-07 South Africa Morgenhof Chenin Blanc 2003 spice followed on the palate
Deep purple in colour and had wonderful black cherry flavour, with
2 Feb-07 Australia D'Arenberg Fortified Shiraz 2000 sweetness and some warmth from the alcohol.

2 Oct-07 New Zealand Lindauer Brut Sparkling NV Biscuity and citrus aroma and flavours. The bubble was small and elegant.

Sauvignon Lemon in colour. It had a big herbal, gooseberry bouquet. There was high
2 Oct-07 New Zealand Waipara Hills Blanc 2006 acidity with gooseberry and citrus flavours. A wonderful bone dry sauv blanc.

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
2 Oct-07 New Zealand Seleni Semillon 2003 the bottle.
Aromatic with pear, tropical fruit, stone fruit and perfumy aromas. On the
3 Oct-07 New Zealand Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2006 palate it had nice fruit and light acidity on the finish.

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
2 Oct-07 New Zealand Framingham Riesling 2000 aroma. There were flavours of oak, apple, citrus and petrol, and finished dry.

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
3 Oct-07 New Zealand Matua Judd Estate Chardonnay 2004 spice, oak and apple flavours, and a long finish.
Very light red appearance. Bouquet was primarily of strawberries and
raspberries, typical of many New Zealand Pinot Noirs. It had a light body,
2 Oct-07 New Zealand Waimea Spiny Back Pinot Noir 2006 with strawberry and red cherry flavours.
Medium ruby in appearance, and had smoky and strawberry aromas. On the
palate one enjoyed strawberry and black cherry flavours with some
2 Oct-07 New Zealand Mt. Difficulty Pinot Noir 2005 spiciness.
Merlot / Deep ruby in appearance. Bouquet showed cassis, black cherry, plum and
Cabernet mocha. The wine had a round mouthfeel with a sweet finish and smooth
3 Oct-07 New Zealand Ngatarawa Glazebrook Sauvignon 2005 tannins. Black cherry and plum flavours

Sauvignon Very aromatic with intentse asparagus, herbal, grassy aromas. The high
2 Mar-08 South Africa Springfield Estate Life From Stone Blanc 2006 acidity made your mouth water. There was ample green apple flavour.

Not a high-acid, full fruited Sauvignon Blanc. More restrained with oaky,
vegetal, honey and pear aromas. Round mouthfeel indicating that at least
Sauvignon part of the wine had undergone a secondary fermentation. Medium acidity
3 Mar-08 France - Loire Domaine Fouassier Sancerre Blanc 2006 and a medium to long finish.

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
2 Mar-08 South Africa Raats Original Chenin Blanc 2006 flavours. Creaminess from extended lees aging.
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
2 Mar-08 France - Loire Chateau Gaudrelle Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2005 had a bit of residual sugar.

Medium red, bright and clear in the glass, but is starting to show a slight
Merlot / bricking on the trim. A wide range of aromas, including red cherries, spice,
Cabernet perfume and cedar. Strong tannins, but were fine. Medium length with red
2 Mar-08 France - Bordeaux Chateau La Longua Fronsac Sauvignon 2003 cherry flavour and some oak.

Merlot /
Cabernet
Sauvignon /
Cabernet Franc
/ Petit Verdot / Deep red with a purple tinge. The bouquet with quite green and stemmy. On
2 Mar-08 South Africa De Toren Diversity Malbec 2003 the palate it was more apple and red fruit and medium acidity.
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
3 Mar-08 France - Rhone Saint Cosme St. Joseph Syrah 2005 3-15 years to improve in the bottle
Deeply purple coloured. Not much aroma, but had good fruit. It had alot of
3 Mar-08 South Africa Scali Syrah 2004 dark fruit, pepperiness, and soft tannins.

Clear, lemon green. Medium intensity with citrus green fruit and petrol
2 Jul-07 Canada - BC Tantalus Old Vines Riesling 2005 aromas. Dry, medium plus acidity, citrus, apple, honey flavour.
Medium lemon appearance. Developing bouquet with citrus, green fruit,
oak, vanilla and honey. Dry with medium plus acidity, medium body. Citrus,
3 Jul-07 South Africa Morgenhof Chenin Blanc 2003 smoke, apricot, vanilla flavours. Good acidity.
Pale lemon green colour. Youthful, citrus, stone fruit, apple and pear
Signature flavours. Off dry, medium body and acidity. Citrus stone fruit, blossom
2 Jul-07 USA - Oregon King Estate Collection Pinot Gris 2003 aromas. Medium length.
Medium lemon colour. Citrus, stone fruit, vegetal/herbaceous aromas. Dry
on palate, medium body. Stone fruit, apple, oak, citrus and stony flavour.
2 Jul-07 USA - California Gallo Sierra Valley Chardonnay 2003 Medium length.

Some Merlot and Cab Franc blended in. Deep ruby colour. Red currant,
black fruit, cloves, oak, sweet spice aromas. Medium plus body and
3 Jul-07 USA - Washington l'ecole 41 Merlot 2004 intensity. Black fruit, vanilla, cloves, tar and meaty flavours. Outstanding.

Cabernet Deep garnet colour with big tears in glass. Developing aroma. Black fruit,
Black Hills Estate Sauvignon / black currant, mint, oak, leather aromas. Firm but silky tannins, full bodied.
2 Jul-07 Canada - BC Winery Nota Bene Merlot 2003 Black fruit, dried fruit, black currant, liquorice, coffee, and oak flavours.

Deep ruby colour. Black fruit, sweet spice, black currant and oak aromas.
Cabernet Medium plus tannin/acidity and intensity in the glass. Black fruit, black
2 Jul-07 USA - California Cakebread Cellar Sauvignon 2004 currant, cedar, and smoke flavours. Can age 5 years.

Deep ruby in the glass. Medium intensity. Black fruit, black currant, sweet
spice, chocolate and coffee flavours. Medium bodied, intensive black fruit,
2 Jul-07 USA - California Ravenswood Dry Creek Zinfandel 2004 black cherry, oak, tar, and chocolate flavours with a dry finish.

Cabernet
Sauvignon / Medium garnet coloured. Medium intensity. Red fruit, red currant, sweet
France - Premières Château de la Merlot / spice, leather, earth aromas. Medium body. Red fruit, red currant, oak
3 Jul-07 Côtes de Bordeaux Meulière Cabernet Franc 2003 flavours. Outstanding and can age.
Pale, lemon green colour. Pronounced aromas. Asparagus and herbaceous
Sauvignon aromas. Medium body and medium plus acidity. Grapefruit, asparagus and
2 Jul-07 Chile Concha Y Toro Terrunyo Blanc 2006 herbaceous flavours with long length.
Pale lemon colour. Citrus, stone fruit, blossom, and melon aromas. Medium
1 Jul-07 Argentina Zuccardi Santa Julia Viognier 2006 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
2 Jul-07 Chile Alma Viva Meritage Red Blend 2004 intensity. Black fruit, cloves and oak flavours.
Medium yellow colour. Tropical fruit and vanilla aromas. Fuller bodied and
2 Jul-07 Chile Adobe Chardonnay 2006 intensity. Citrus, stone fruit and oak flavours.

Deep ruby colour. Stemmy, green pepper, red fruit and cedar aromas.
1 Jul-07 Chile Concha Y Toro Frontera Carmenere 2006 Medium body / acidity / intensity. Red and black fruit flavours.

Syrah / Petite Deep purple colour. Black frui, black currant and oak aromas. High acidity /
3 Jul-07 Chile Santa Rita Floresta Syrah 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
2 Jul-07 Chile Casa Lapostolle Merlot 2005 bodied with red fruit, red currant, blackberry flavours.
Cabernet Opaque ruby in the glass. Pronounced intensity. Black fruit, black cherry,
Sauvignon / Black currant, earth and oak aromas. Medium to full bodied. Black fruit,
3 Jul-07 Argentina Cheval des Andes Malbec 2002 leather, chocolate, leather and oak flavours.
Deep ruby colour. Black fruit, sausage, gamey, sweet spice aromas.
Medium bodied with medium plus tannins. Black fruit, black cherry, earthy
2 Jul-07 Argentina Violetas Malbec 2003 and oaky flavours. Medium length.

Malbec / Merlot
/ Cabernet Opaque ruby in the glass. Black fruit and meaty aromas. Medium plus
Sauvignon / tannins / body / intensity. Black fruit, cloves, chocolate, leather and oak
2 Jul-07 Argentina Achaval Ferrer Cabernet Franc 2004 flavours. Long length.
Aged 7 years under flor. Pale lemon colour. Citrus, seasalt, pear, yeast and
Inocente Single bread aromas. Dry with medium acidity and pronounced body. Seasalt, oily,
2 Aug-07 Spain Valdespino Vineyard Fino Sherry NV crisp, yeasty, butterscotch, nutty flavours.

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Medium gold colour. Oxidized aroma. Green, orange marmalade, lemon
meringe pie, lime, almond aromas. Medium low acidity, fuller body and
2 Aug-07 Portugal Taylor Fladgate White Port NV intensity. Sweet, caramel, citrus, dried fruit, and apricot flavours.
Medium amber colour. Oxidized, nutty, caramel, dried fruit, citrus and oak
aromas. Dry. Full bodied and full flavoured. Nutty, caramel, orange, lemon
2 Aug-07 Spain Lustau Palo Cortado NV and oak flavours.
Medium amber colour. Pronounced oxidized nose. Nutty, Toffee, dried fruit
Amontillado and oak aromas. Medium plus acidity and body. Spices, dried fruit, apple,
2 Aug-07 Spain Williams and Humbert Dry Sack Sherry NV and oak flavours.

Medium brown coloured. Pronounced oxidized nose. Nutty, caramel,


Deluxe Cream molasses, dried fruit aromas. Sweet. Full bodied and pronounced intensity.
3 Aug-07 Spain Lustau Capataz Andres Sherry NV Molasses, spice, toffee, dried fruit, apricot flavours.

Medium brown coloured. Pronounced oxied nose. Dustiness, caramel,


orange zest, dried fruit aromas. Medium sweet. Pronounced flavours.
2 Aug-07 Spain Cossart and Gordon Bual 5 year old Madeira NV Spiciness, dried fruit, apple flavours. A bit of heat on the finish.

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.
2 Aug-07 Portugal Taylor Fladgate 20 year old Tawny Port NV Elegant.
Opaque purple colour. Some deposit in the glass. Black fruit, dried fruit,
Fonseca single orange and oak aromas. Full bodied, medium sweetness. Spice, raisin, red
2 Aug-07 Portugal Quinta do Panascal quinta Vintage Port 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
2 Aug-07 Australia Buller Solera Liqueur Muscat NV length. You have to enjoy sweet wines for this one.
Deep tawny colour. Cedar, mint, oak, sweet spice, rose, and stewed aromas.
Il Bricco Dry, with medium plus tannin / acidity / body. Red and black fruits, sweet
2 Jul-07 Italy Pio Cesare Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2001 spice, leathy, earth, meaty and oak flavours.
Petrol and citrus nose. Good acidity, bright citrus flavour with lingering petrol.
2 Jan-09 Australia Skillogalee Sparkling Riesling NV Medium length.
Frankland River Pale straw colour. Baby powder, perfume and citrus aroma. Light bodied,
2 Jan-09 Australia Ferngrove Cossack Riesling 2008 bright, citrusy. Medium length.
Straw colour. Citrus and petrol nose. Higher acidity, citrusy, fuller bodied
2 Jan-09 Australia Jacob's Creek Steingarten Riesling 2006 than other rieslings.
Straw colour. Flower and petrol nose. High acid, with some residual sugar.
3 Jan-09 Australia Pikes Traditional Riesling 2007 Petrol and citrus flavour, full bodied.
Straw colour. Petrol, buttery, citrus, perfume, mineral aromas. Medium
3 Jan-09 Australia Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 2003 acidity and round body. Citrus, petrol and mineral flavours.
Straw colour. Vanilla, oak, butter, spicy nose. Round, nutmeg, peach, citrus
3 Jan-09 Australia Petaluma Piccadilly Chardonnay 2007 flavours. Apple/nutmeg finish. Long length.
Yarra Valley Straw colour. Vanilla, oak, spicy nose. High acid, apple, peach, tropical fruit,
3 Jan-09 Australia Yering Station Reserve Chardonnay 2006 spicy, citrus flavours. Medium length.
Lemon colour. Apple, flint, wood aromas. Apple, citrus, spice, flint flavours.
2 Jan-09 Australia Clairault Estate Chardonnay 2005 Medium body.
Light red colour. Aroma of roses. Violet, roses, red fruit flavours. Good
3 Jan-09 Australia Stonier Pinot Noir 2007 acidity with dry finish. Nice.
Yarra Valley Starting to show brown edges in glass. Vanilla and light perfume nose. Red
2 Jan-09 Australia De Bortoli Reserve Pinot Noir 2006 fruit, apple, vanilla, flowery flavours. Medium tannins.

Deep red colour. Red cherries, butterscoth, jammy aromas. Very fruity,
2 Jan-09 Australia d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2005 cherries, jam. Round mouthfeel, good acidity and tannins. Spicy finish.
Purple/red colour. Bramble, jam, cassis, and dark fruit flavours. Spicy finsish.
3 Jan-09 Australia Yalumba Tri-Centenary Grenache 2005 Full bodied. Excellent.
Cabernet Very dark red colour. Capsicum, leather, menthol aromas. Vanilla and dark
2 Jan-09 Australia Katnook Estate Sauvignon 2003 cherry flavours. Apple/cherry finish with vanilla at the end.
Cabernet Deep purple colour. Black cherry, dusty, restrained nose. Dark fruit, tar,
3 Jan-09 Australia Shingleback Sauvignon 2004 licorice flavours. Full fruit. Fine-medium tannins. Opulent.
Cabernet 86% cab with 14% merlot/shiraz/malbec. Light capsicum, vanilla nose. Dark
2 Jan-09 Australia Vasse Felix Sauvignon 2005 fruit, cherries, spice, vanilla flavours. A more structured wine.
Coonawarra First Cabernet First screwcap for this wine. Deep purple. Vanilla, dark fruit aroma. Dark
2 Jan-09 Australia Parker Growth Sauvignon 2005 fruit, vanilla flavours. Good acid, very firm tannins. Long finish.
Dark red colour. Closed nose. Menthol, dark fruit, cherry flavour. A bit
1 Jan-09 Australia Plantagenet Shiraz 2004 peppery. Medium length and body.
Graveyard Deep red. Wonderful nose, with menthol, vanilla, cherry aromas. Not a fruit
3 Jan-09 Australia Brokenwood Vineyard Shiraz 2005 bomb. Very elegant. Medium body, cherry, light spice.
Opaque purple. Red cherry and vanilla nose. Cherry, spice, vanilla flavours.
3 Jan-09 Australia Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Shiraz 2005 Flavour builds in your mouth. Good acidity. Excellent.
Deep purple. Vanilla, menthol, dark fruit nose. Very prominent cherry,
3 Jan-09 Australia Samuel's Gorge Shiraz 2006 vanilla, and spice flavours. Long, sweet vanilla/cherry finish.
Dark redddish purple colour. Cherry, oak, dusty, raisiny aromas. Full bodied
with cherry, spicy, jammy flavours. FIRM tannins. Med/long length. Lots of
3 Jan-09 Australia Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 2002 fruit yet for this 7 year old wine.
Deep reddish purple. Raisiny, cherry, vanilla aromas. Big flavours. Vanilla,
black cherry, chocolate. Round mouthfeel. Medium body. Long finish. Cote
3 Jan-09 Australia Gemtree Obsidian Shiraz 2005 Rotie style.
Cabernet
2 Jan-09 Australia Clairault Estate Sauvignon 2005 Vanilla, light tarry nose. Red fruit, with firm tannins.
Cabernet
1 Jan-09 Australia Clairault Sauvignon 2005 Capsicum, very green aromas. Red fruit flavour and firm tannins.
Yarra Valley Viognier flavour pokes through the shiraz. Very smooth. Cinnamon and
2 Jan-09 Australia De Bortoli Estate Grown Shiraz Viognier 2005 flowery nose.
2 Jan-09 Australia Evans & Tate Margaret River Chardonnay 2005 Baby powder nose. Light spicy and citrusy. An elegant wine.
2 Jan-09 Australia Evans & Tate Margaret River Shiraz 2004 Stewed fruit nose. Very peppery with a sweet flavour.
Cabernet Lots of capsicum on the nose. Light bodied. Capsicum and dark fruit
1 Jan-09 Australia Jacob's Creek St Hugo Sauvignon 2004 flavours.
2 Jan-09 Australia Jacob's Creek Centenary Hill Shiraz 2004 Nice vanilla nose. Good red fruit and vanilla flavours.
Cabernet Tar, chocolate, and some green aromas. Smooth mouthfeel. Chocolate
2 Jan-09 Australia Leconfield Sauvignon 2004 flavour. Good acidity and nice tannins.
Cabernet
1 Jan-09 Australia Ring.bolt Margaret River Sauvignon 2006 Capsicum aroma and flavour. Smooth mouthfeel with cherry flavour.
Atcira Vineyard Cabernet
2 Jan-09 Australia Nugan Estate Coonawarra Sauvignon 2005 Nice nose. Grapey, stewed fruit, peppery flavours.
2 Jan-09 Australia Peter Lehmann Futures Shiraz 2006 Cherry, vanilla aromas. Very fruity. Good tannins. Soft mouthfeel.
Quite minerally. Light green and petrol aromas. Apple and citrus flavours.
2 Jan-09 Australia Plantagenet Great Southern Riesling 2008 Quite dry.
2 Jan-09 Australia Plantagenet Shiraz 2005 Sausage, black fruit nose. Black fruit flavours. Smooth with low tannins.
Rathbone Wine
2 Jan-09 Australia Group Xanadu Chardonnay 2006 Light body, citrus, quite spicy. Oaky nose.
Sauvignon Medium yellow colour. Light grapefruit nose. Good acid. Honey and
2 Jun-09 BC Lulu Island Winery Blanc 2008 grapefruit flavours.
Gewurztramine Pale lemon colour. Lychee and green fruit nose. Medium sweetness. Lychee
2 Jun-09 BC Lulu Island Winery r 2008 and green fruit flavours.
Deep purple colour. Oak, vanilla, black plum aromas. Medium body, smooth,
2 Jun-09 BC Lulu Island Winery Merlot 2008 plum and cherry fruit flavours. Medium tannins.
Riesling / Deep lemon colour. Honey and citrus aromas. Honey and apple flavours.
2 Jun-09 BC Lulu Island Winery Ice Wine Chardonnay 2008 Unctus. Could use a bit more acidity.
Chocolate, peppery, earthy, black cherry aromas. Medium tannins.
2 May-08 Italy Gabbas I'LilLove' Cannonau 2004 Chocolate, smoky, peppery flavours.
2 May-08 Italy CARPINETO Dogajolo 2004 Earthy aroma. Coffee flavour. Smooth with good acidity.
Canaletto
Primitivo di
1 May-08 Italy CASA GlRELLI 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.
Sauvignon Pale lemon. Citrus and green aromas. Good acidity and roundness balance.
2 Sep-09 BC Kettle Valley Winery Blanc 2008 Off dry with peachy, citrus flavours.
Lemon colour. Apple, flowers and citrus aromas. Apple with a light petrol
2 Sep-09 BC Kettle Valley Winery Riesling 2008 flavour. Semi-sweet style.

Malbec / Petit Purple in colour from the Malbec. Dark fruit and chocolate nose. Flowery,
3 Sep-09 BC Kettle Valley Winery Starboard Verdot NV plummy, chocolate flavours. Medium tannins and sweetness.
Naramata Bench Deep, extracted garnet colour. Dark fruit with lots of earthiness on the nose.
Reserve Extra Marechal Dark sweet fruit, plums, black cherry flavours. Smooth mouth feel with a
2 Sep-09 BC Kettle Valley Winery 4079 Foch / Merlot 2007 cherry finish.
Medium purple in the glass. Dark fruit and vanilla nose. Full flavours with
3 Sep-09 BC Kettle Valley Winery Malbec 2006 vanilla, cherry and plum. Medium tannins.

Cabernet
Sauvignon / Medium garnet with slight purple colouration. Oak, cherry, currant and cedar
Cabernet Franc aromas. Cherry, red and dark berries, and vanilla flavour. Round mouth
2 Sep-09 BC Therapy Vineyards Freud's Ego / Merlot 2007 feel, soft tannins. Cherry finish.
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. Low-
3 Sep-09 BC Therapy Vineyards Shiraz 2007 med tannins. Long length.

Cabernet
Sauvignon /
Merlot /
Cabernet Franc Deep purple colour. Dark ripe fruit, tobacco and cedar aromas. Dark ripe
/ Shiraz / Petit fruit, tobacco and black cherry flavou. Medium tannins. Spicy finish with
3 Sep-09 BC Therapy Vineyards Super Ego Verdot 2007 cherry and vanilla lingering flavours.
Gewurztramine Pale lemon. Herbal and citrus aromas. Herbal, floral, and tropical fruit
2 Sep-09 BC Therapy Vineyards r 2008 flavours. Good acidity with spice on the finish.
Pale lemon. Vanilla, apple, and butterscotch aromas. Butterscoth, leees,
2 Sep-09 BC Therapy Vineyards Chardonnay 2007 citrus, and orange peel flavours. Round mouthfeel.

Pinot Noir /
Merlot /
Cabernet
Sauvignon / Light orangey colour. Herbal, orange, plum nose. Good acidity. Herbal,
2 Sep-09 BC Therapy Vineyards Pink Freud Shiraz 2008 plummy flavour. Light body.
Raspberry aroma with some smokiness. Red cherry and raspberry flavours.
3 Sep-09 BC Howling Bluff Pinot Noir 2007 Spicy. Lightly oaked. Light body, medium length.

Merlot /
Cabernet Franc Deep purple with a red edge. Smoky, dark fruit aromas. Dark fruit, cherry
2 Sep-09 BC Howling Bluff Sin Cera / Malbec 2007 and spicy flavours. Spicy / cherry finish. Firm tannins.
Light lemon colour. Nice tropical fruit aroma with light oak. Good acidity.
2 Sep-09 BC Black Widow Winery Pinot Gris 2008 Apple, plum and spice on the palate.
Gewurztramine Light spice with tropical aromas. Tropical flavour continues on palate. A
2 Sep-09 BC Black Widow Winery r 2008 nice dry Gew.

Pinot Gris /
Gewurztramine Tropical nose, with tropical and apple flavours and a bit of spice. There is a
1 Sep-09 BC Black Widow Winery Oasis r / Schonburger 2008 bit of roundness in your mouth. Dry.
Light lemon colour. Orange and oaky aromas. Nectarine, orange and oraky
3 Sep-09 BC Black Widow Winery Mirage Schonburger 2007 flavours. Sweet but not over sweet. Good acid balance.
Merlot /
Cabernet Nice nose with casis, cherry, plum and vanilla. Fruit forward. Black cherry,
2 Sep-09 BC Black Widow Winery Hourglass Sauvignon 2007 plum and some vanilla on palate. Medium length.
Van Westen Medium straw colour. Aromas of apple and spice. Citrus and spice on the
2 Sep-09 BC Vineyards Vino Grigio Pinot Gris 2007 palate. Full mouthfeel and good acidity.
Van Westen Pinot Blanc / Some sur lie on the nose, along with spice, citrus and apple aromas. Good
2 Sep-09 BC Vineyards Vivacious Pinot Gris 2007 acidity, with apple and vanilla flavours.

Van Westen Merlot / Medium garnet colour. Red cherry and cedar aromas. Cherry and cedar
3 Sep-09 BC Vineyards Voluptuous Cabernet Franc 2005 flavours with a chocolate finish. Firm tannins.
Deep reddish purple. Light aromas of cherry, cedar and slight
Van Westen Merlot / herbaceousness. Round mouthfeel. Dark fruit liquor, cherry and plum
2 Sep-09 BC Vineyards Voluptuous Cabernet Franc 2006 flavours with a vanilla finish.
Stonehill Estate Lemon colour. Very nice nose. Pear and creamy aromas. Good acidity with
3 Sep-09 BC Winery Semillon 2007 apple and melon flavours. Nice mouthfeel.
Stonehill Estate Light salmon colour. Pink grapefruit and strawberry aromas and flavours.
2 Sep-09 BC Winery Rose Zweigelt 2007 Good acidity.
Stonehill Estate Earthy , herbal and dark fruit aromas. Plums and spice on the palate. Soft
1 Sep-09 BC Winery Merlot 2006 tannins.
Stonehill Estate Medium purple in the glass. Dark cherry cordial aroma. Smooth, with dark
2 Sep-09 BC Winery Reserve Zweigelt 2006 cherry cordial and plum flavours.

Stonehill Estate Sweet Grizzly This is a late harvest wine. Lemon in colour. Marmalade, lemon and spice
2 Sep-09 BC Winery White Optima 2006 aromas. Medium body and sweetness. Orange marmalade flavour.
Stonehill Estate Perfumy, plum nose. Quite sweet with plum and currant flavours. Good acid
2 Sep-09 BC Winery Esprit de Gamay Gamay 2006 to balance the sugar. Perfumy finish.

Merlot /
Cabernet Franc
/ Cabernet
Sauvignon / Black fruit aromas with a slight wisp of capsicum. Round mouthfeel with
2 Sep-09 BC Poplar Grove Legacy Malbec 2004 dark fruit and firm tannins. Dry with a black cherry finish.
Double Gold @ Canadian Wine Awards. Light garnet in colour. Cherry,
cassis and leather nose. Big cherry flavour with some vanilla. Medium
3 Sep-09 BC Poplar Grove Merlot 2005 tannin and length.
Dark fruit, plum and black currant aromas. Big legs (high alcohol content).
2 Sep-09 BC Poplar Grove Cabernet Franc 2005 Dark sweet fruit, plum and vanilla flavours. Fine tannins.

Monster
Vineyards Sauvignon New Zealand style. Lots of gooseberry, herbal and honey on the nose. Light
2 Sep-09 BC Poplar Grove Sauvignon Blanc Blanc 2008 body. Gooseberry and herbal flavour. Good acidity. Try with fresh seafood.
Pale garnet. Smoky strawberry aromas. Sourcherry and red currant
1 Sep-09 BC Thornhaven Estates Pinot Meunier 2008 flavours. Low tannins.

1 Sep-09 BC Thornhaven Estates Barrel Reserve Pinot Noir 2006 Light cherry aroma. Cherry and raspberry flavours. Dry with low tannins.
Medium garnet. Tarry and burnt match stick nose. Bull bodied. Burnt
2 Sep-09 BC Thornhaven Estates Barrel Reserve Pinot Noir 2007 match stick and cherry flavours.
Pinot Meunier /
Pinot Noir / Light pink salmon colour. Strawberry and light cherry aromas and flavour.
2 Sep-09 BC Thornhaven Estates Rose Merlot 2008 Good acidity. Is a sweetness #2, but tastes drier.
Very aromatic. Apple, peach and spice on the nose. Apple and other fruits.
2 Sep-09 BC Thornhaven Estates Pinot Gris 2008 Spicy. Quite full bodied.

Gewurztramine Another gold medal for this wine from the BC governor general. This one
3 Sep-09 BC Thornhaven Estates r 2008 has lychee aroma. Off dry with light acidity. Rose petal and lychee flavours.

Riesling /
Viognier / Lots of orange aroma. Light acidity and light body. Orange and apricot
2 Sep-09 BC Thornhaven Estates Nectar del Sol Orange Muscat 2007 flavour, with a lime finish.

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Dirty Laundry Unoaked Light lemon colour. Tropical fruit, lemon, and honey on the nose. Some
3 Sep-09 BC Vineyard Chardonnay Chardonnay 2007 roundness in the mouth. Vanilla, apple and pear flavours.
Dirty Laundry Watery lemon colour. Stone fruit aromas. Good acidity, with stone fruit and
3 Sep-09 BC Vineyard Pinot Gris 2008 citrus flavours.
Dirty Laundry Pale lemon colour. Green apple aroma and crips apple flavour. Tart.
2 Sep-09 BC Vineyard Riesling 2008 Refreshing.
Dirty Laundry Gewurztramine Lychee and tropical fruit aromas. Round mouth feel. Lychee, apple and
2 Sep-09 BC Vineyard Woo Woo Vines r 2008 lime flavours.

Dirty Laundry Medium reddish purple. Very aromatic with red cherry and raspberry. Nice
2 Sep-09 BC Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007 legs. Red cherry and raspberry flavours. Very fruity. Dry tannic finish.

Cabernet
Sauvignon / This is the first vintage of this blend. Deep purple in the glass. Vanilla,
Dirty Laundry Merlot / capsicum, cocoa aromas Vanilla, cherry and capsicum flavours. Medium
2 Sep-09 BC Vineyard Bordello Cabernet Franc 2007 body. Smooth with soft tannins. 5-8 year aging potential.
Single vineyard. Light pink colour. Cranberry, vanilla on the nose.
1 Sep-09 BC Greata Ranch Rose Pinot Noir 2008 Strawberry and cranberry flavours. Off dry and light bodied.
Single vineyard. Medium cherry in the glass. Nice colour. Raspberry and
vanilla aromas. Raspberry, vanilla and cherry flavours. Full of flavour.
3 Sep-09 BC Greata Ranch Reserve Pinot Noir 2007 Sweet flavour from ripe fruit yet dry.
Light cherry colour. Strawberry and raspberry aroma, with some black
cherry in the background. Medium tannins with good acidity. Smoky, cherry
2 Sep-09 BC Greata Ranch Pinot Noir 2006 flavours.
Light garnet. Smoky, strawberry and cherry nose. Sweet cherry and vanilla
2 Sep-09 BC Stoneboat Vineyards Pinot Noir 2007 on the palate. Light tannins with vanilla on the finish.

Purple in the glass. Black currant, cedar, black fruit and spice on the nose.
2 Sep-09 BC Stoneboat Vineyards Pinotage 2007 Round mouthfeel. Black sweet fruit. Dry tannins with a cherry finish.
A botrytis affected icewine. Bright lemon colour. Honey and marmalade on
the nose. Unctus in the mouth with honey and pineapple flavours. Good
2 Sep-09 BC Stoneboat Vineyards Verglas Oraniensteiner 2007 acid to balance the sugar.

Pinot Gris /
Pinot Blanc /
Muller
Thurgau /
Kerner / A very different white blend that works. Lemon colour. Pineapple and spice
2 Sep-09 BC Stoneboat Vineyards Nebbia Schùnburger 2007 aromas. More pineapple on the palate. Round mouthfeel.
Single vineyard. Slight oaky aroma and lime. Topical fruit flavour with a
2 Sep-09 BC Greata Ranch Reserve Chardonnay 2006 vanilla finish. Medium body, some roundness on the palate.
Pale straw coloured. Oak, vanilla, and pineapple aromas. Oak, apple and
2 Sep-09 BC Greata Ranch Chardonnay 2006 citrus flavours. Light acidity, but very fruity.
Hollywood & Wine Lemon and lilac aromas (a first for me). Good acidity. Lemon, lime and pear
2 Sep-09 BC Estate Vineyards Pinot Gris 2008 flavours. Tasty.
Hollywood & Wine Gewurztramine Pale straw coloured. Lychee and lime aromas and flavours. Good acidity.
1 Sep-09 BC Estate Vineyards r 2008 Off-dry.
Leon Millot /
Hollywood & Wine Zweigelt / Deep purple. Nice nose of dark cherry syrup. Dark cherry, cranberry and
3 Sep-09 BC Estate Vineyards 3 Amigos Merlot 2008 raspberry flavours. Full bodied. A very nice wine.
2 Oct-09 Argentina Trapiche Broquel Torrontes 2008 Lychee and spice nose. Good acidity. Grapefruit and spice flavour.
Watery lemon colour. Vanilla and apple aromas. Good mouthfeel. Apple
2 Oct-09 Argentina Trapiche Reserve Chardonnay 2008 and cinnamon flavours.
Medium lemon coloured. Smoky, earthy nose. Round mouthfeel with lemon
3 Oct-09 Argentina Urraca Chardonnay 2008 flavour. Long finish.
Light lemon and lees on the nose. Medium body with apple, lemon and slight
2 Oct-09 Argentina Bodega Ruca Malen Yauquen Chardonnay 2008 vanilla flavours. Round mouth feel.
Watery lemon in the glass. Light oak with citrus and apple aromas. Medium
1 Oct-09 Argentina Septima Chardonnay 2009 body with apple and spice on the palate.

Medium lemon colour. Tropical fruit with a little more oak than their regular
2 Oct-09 Argentina Septima Dia Chardonnay 2008 chardonnay. Tropical fruit and apple flavours. Good acid balance.
2 Oct-09 Argentina Bodega Norton Lo Tengo Torrontes 2008 Lemon, lychee and flowery nose and flavours. Full flavoured.
Pale lemon colour. Lychee nose. Medium body. Lychee flavour with some
2 Oct-09 Argentina Bodegas Etchart Late Harvest Torrontes 2008 spice. Not too sweet. A nice change from other varietals.
Light purple coloured. Earthy, vanilla and black fruit on the nose. Medium
2 Oct-09 Argentina Graffigna Grand Reserve Malbec 2006 body with cherry flavour and medium tannins. Off dry.
Pale lemon with a light oak nose. Round mouthfeel with vanilla and stone
3 Oct-09 Argentina Fincas de La Juanita Juana del Sol Chardonnay 2009 fruit flavours. Understated elegance.

1 Oct-09 Argentina Colme Torrontes 2008 Light lychee and herbal nose and flavours. Full body and slightly sweet.
Bodega Sur de los Medium lemon in the glass. Light pine needle aromas. Full flavour. Pine
2 Oct-09 Argentina Andes Torrontes 2008 needle and apple flavour with a grapefuit finish.
Filus Bodega & Deep purple. Vanilla and black cherry aromas. Vanilla, red and black cherry
2 Oct-09 Argentina Vinedos Malbec 2007 flavours. Medium tannins.
Filus Bodega & Ripe sweet red fruit and cherry liquor flavours. Vanilla, red fruit and plum on
3 Oct-09 Argentina Vinedos Reserva Malbec 2007 the nose. Tannic finish.
Filus Bodega &
2 Oct-09 Argentina Vinedos La Boca Malbec 2008 Bramble berry fruit nose. Light flavour of red fruit. Light body.
Filus Bodega & Cabernet
3 Oct-09 Argentina Vinedos Medrano Sauvignon 2008 Light cassis aroma. Vanill, spice, cassis and black fruit flavours. Nice.
Deep purple in the glass. Very aromatic. Smokey, herbal, cherry nose.
Eclipse Bodega & Smokey, earthy and black fruit flavours. Very round mouthfeel. Cherry
3 Oct-09 Argentina Vinedos Aconcagua Malbec 2008 finish.
Eclipse Bodega & Cabernet Medium garnet coloured. Barnyard nose. Off dry. Burnt rubber, cherry and
2 Oct-09 Argentina Vinedos Reserve Sauvignon 2007 spicy flavours. Vanilla finish.
Light purple colour. Burnt rubber and cherry nose. Round mouthfeel and
2 Oct-09 Argentina Bodega Sottano Malbec 2007 medium body. Cherry flavour.
Plummy nose. Plum and cherry liquor on the palate. Round mouth feel with
3 Oct-09 Argentina Bodega Sottano Merlot 2006 low tannins.
Cabernet Medium garnet colour. Cassis nose. Cassis and cherry flavour. Lots of
Oct-09 Argentina Bodega Sottano Sauvignon 2006 flavour. Low tannins.
Malbec /
Cabernet
Sauvignon / Deep purple colour. Plum, cassis and chery aromas. Smooth. Cassis,
3 Oct-09 Argentina Bodega Sottano Reserve Blend Merlot 2008 sweet black fruit and spicy flavours.
Red fruit and flowery nose. Cassis, plum and lots of black cherry flavour.
3 Oct-09 Argentina Finca El Origen Reserva Malbec 2008 Medium tannins and medium length.
Bodega Dante Cabernet Medium garnet colour. Burnt rubber, dusty, cherry nose. Medium body.
1 Oct-09 Argentina Robino Sauvignon 2007 Cassis and black cherry flavours. Low tannins.
Bodega Dante Light cherry colour. Cassis and earthy aromas. Cherry and peppery
2 Oct-09 Argentina Robino Novecento Syrah 2008 flavours. Light tannins.

Remolinos Light garnet colour. Burnt rubber and cherry aromas. Cherry flavour with a
2 Oct-09 Argentina Finca Decero Vineyard Syrah 2007 peppery finish. Nice roundness and smoothness on the palate.
Remolinos Cabernet Medium garnet colour. Capsicum, cherry, and vanilla on the nose. Spicy
3 Oct-09 Argentina Finca Decero Vineyard Sauvignon 2008 and black cherry flavours. Firm tannins.
Malbec /
Cabernet
Sauvignon / Black fruit, cherry, vanilla and oak on the nose. Cherry flavour with firm
3 Oct-09 Argentina Finca Decero Amano Petit Verdot 2007 tannins. Full body. Needs some time to age.
Bodegas Universo Calafate Gran Medium cherry colour. Light cherry nose. Slightly sweet cherry flavour with
Oct-09 Argentina Austral Reserva Pinot Noir 2008 firm tannins and long length.
2 Sep-09 Chile Augustinos Bio Bio Chardonnay 2008 Vanilla and apple aromas. Light acidity. Apple and oak flavours.
Sauvignon Pale lemon colou. Light herbal, goseberry aromas. Herbal, citrus and
2 Sep-09 Chile Vina Caliterra Reserva Blanc 2009 gooseberry flavour. Nice.
Sauvignon Very aromatic. Lime and gooseberry aromas. Light body. Herbal and lime
2 Sep-09 Chile Carmen Vineyards Classic Blanc 2008 flavours.
Medium lemon in the glass. Light petrol and lemon aromas. Medium acidity.
2 Sep-09 Chile Cousino Macul Reserva Riesling 2008 Petrol and citrus flavours.
Sauvignon
3 Sep-09 Chile Vinedos Emiliana Eco Bio Bio Blanc 2009 Asparagus nose. Good acidity with citrus and apple flavours. Organic.
Novas Chardonnay /
Winemaker Viognier / Vanilla and lemon aromas. Very aromatic. Round mouthfeel. Oak, apple,
3 Sep-09 Chile Vinedos Emiliana Series Marsanne 2007 and spice flavours.
Pale lemon colour. Oak and vanilla nose. Good acidity with balance of
2 Sep-09 Chile Vina Errazuriz Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2008 round mouthfeel. Spice, oak and apple flavours.
Sauvignon Very nice nose. Herbal and gooseberry aromas. Light acidity with herbal
2 Sep-09 Chile Matetic Vineyards EQ Blanc 2008 flavour. A very nice wine.
Vanilla and red cherry aromas. Medium body. Juicy cherry flavour with light
2 Sep-09 Chile Montgras Properties ANTU Ninquen Syrah 2007 spice.
Syrah /
Cabernet Deep purple colour. Cassis and cherry aromas. Cassis, dark fruit, black
3 Sep-09 Chile Montgras Properties Ninquen Sauvignon 2007 cherry and spice. Spice builds in your mouth. Full bodied. Excellent.

Reserva de Medium reddish purple. Capsicum and cherry aromas. Medium body and
2 Sep-09 Chile Santa Carolina Familia Carmenere 2007 medium tannins. Cherry and vanilla flavours with a spicy finish.
Reserva de Cabernet Medium purple colour. Cassis nose. Round mouthfeel. Ripe red cherry
3 Sep-09 Chile Santa Carolina Familia Sauvignon 2007 flavour. Dry finish.
Light cherry colour. Strawberry and red cherry aromas. Cherry and
2 Sep-09 Chile Santa Carolina Reserva Pinot Noir 2008 strawberry flavour with some spiciness.
Smoky, capsicum and cherry aromas. Smoky, red cherry, and spicy
3 Sep-09 Chile Santa Rita Reserva Cabernet 2007 flavours. Medium body.

One of my favourites. Cassis, red cherry and sweet red fruit aromas. Ripe
3 Sep-09 Chile Santa Rita Medalla Real Cabernet 2007 cherry and black fruit flavour. Very full bodied. Soft tannins.
Light puple in the glass. Dusy nose. Medium body with soft tannins and
2 Sep-09 Chile Viu Manent Reserva Carmenere 2008 cherry flavour.
Cabernet Medium garnet colour. Leather and cherry nose and flavours. Smooth
2 Sep-09 Chile Viu Manent Reserve Sauvignon 2007 tannins. Dry finish.

Prosecco Extra Pale lemon in colour with a tinge of green. Lemon and juicy orchard
2 Oct-09 Italy Cantina Breganze Dry Prosecco NV fruit on the nose. Orange, lemon, and rose petal flavours.
Blanquette de This is a semi-sweet, organic sparkling wine. This one has a nice
Limoux Demi- white flower nose. Bright lemony colour. Flowery, light spice, and
2 Oct-09 Italy Cantina Breganze Sec NV orangy flavours. Nice.
Light orangy pink in colour. Light strawberry aroma. Very bracing in
2 Oct-09 Spain Codorniu Sparkling Brut Pinot Noir NV your mouth, with strawberry and raspberry flavours.
Quite a deal for this sparkler. Light lemon in colour, with lemon/lime
2 Oct-09 Hungary Hungaria Grand Cuvee NV aromas. Light bubble with lemon flavour.
Fine bubble with green apple and pear aromas. Fine bubble with
lemon and pear flavour. This wine was like enjoying a fresh pear.
3 Oct-09 France Cuillier Pere et Fils Brut Selection Pinot Noir / Chardonnay
NV Very tasty!
Blanc de
Blancs Brut
Method A very fine bubble. Red apple, citrus, light spice and bready flavour.
2 Oct-09 South Africa Moreson Cap Classic Chardonnay NV It had a long finish. Nice.
Watery lemon colour with green tint. Lots of gooseberry , herbal and
Sauvignon celery nose. Good acidity. Gooseberry and herbal flavours. Slightly
3 Oct-09 Chile Casas del Bosque Reserva Blanc 2009 sweet with green apple and celery finish.
Sauvignon Bright lemon colour. Apple, oak, cinnamon and light herbal aromas. Herbal,
2 Oct-09 Chile Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Blanc 2008 green apple and oak flavours. Some roundness.
Pear, pineapple and oak aromas. Medium acidity, slight oak, some
2 Oct-09 Chile Casas del Bosque Reserva Chardonnay 2008 butteriness, with pineapple, pear and caramel flavours.

Deeper lemon colour in the glass. Intense peas and pineapple aromas, with
some vanilla. Very flavourful and very round in the mouth. Pineapple, peas,
2 Oct-09 Chile Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2007 carmel. A bit of spice on the finish. Medium length.

Very nice medium purple colour. Strawberry, red cherry, vanilla, some dill
and mushroom on the nose. Very flavourful, with red cherry, vanilla and dill
3 Oct-09 Chile Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2008 flavours. Quite smooth, with medium length and a dry finish.

This is a cooler climate Syrah as the vines are influenced by the coast. This
wine is opaque purple colour. Peas, vanilla, mushroom and red cherry
aromas. Mushroom, red cherries, vanilla and some pepper on the palate.
2 Oct-09 Chile Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Syrah 2007 Round mouthfeel with a long length.

This wine comes from the warmer Rapel Valley. It was deep garnet in the
Cabernet glass. Cassis, capsicum, vanilla, leather and red cherry aromas. Ripe red
3 Oct-09 Chile Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Sauvignon 2006 fruit and vanilla flavours. Very fruity. Medium body. Very nice.

This is a carmenere, pinot noir, merlot, and syrah blend. The wine spent 24
months in barrel. This wine is very elegant. It had vanilla, chocolate and
Carmenere / black cherry aromas. Vanilla, black cherry, ripe black fruit and slight spice on
Estate Selection Pinot Noir / the palate. Very dry tannic finish, but with 1-2 years of aging should smooth
2 Oct-09 Chile Casas del Bosque Reserva Merlot / Syrah 2005 out nicely. Recommended.

4 million litres of this wine produced yearly, but a good value wine. Light
lemon colour. Good herbal, citrus and slight sweetness on the nose. Good
Sauvignon acidity. Very fruity. Tropical fruit and lemon flavours with a hint of
2 Oct-09 Chile Santa Rita 120 Blanc 2009 herbaceousness. Recommended.
Medium lemon colour. Asparagus and citrus aromas. Medium acidity with
Sauvignon asparagus, herbal and citrus flavours. Some roundness on the palate.
3 Oct-09 Chile Santa Rita Reserva Blanc 2008 Recommended.
Deep purple coloured. Very fruity nose. Slight oak, slight smoke, and black
fruit on the nose. Lots of vanilla, ripe plums and chocolate flavours. Soft
2 Oct-09 Chile Santa Rita 120 Carmenere 2008 mouthfeel. Recommended.

Deep garnet coloured. Cassis, black cherry and a slight vanilla on the nose.
Cabernet Lots of black cherry flavour. Medium tannins, smooth mouthfeel and a little
3 Oct-09 Chile Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon 2007 bit of meatiness. Long length. Would pair nicely with a grilled steak.

All grapes are from the Colchagua Valley's Apalta region. This wine was a
deep purple colour in the glass. Very interesting nose. Vanilla, meat, plum
and fig aromas. Big fruit flavour. Ripe black plums, black cherries, ripe sweet
fruit, and peppery. Medium tannic backbone to this wine to have a place to
3 Oct-09 Chile Santa Rita Floresta Apalta 2005 hang the fruit flavours. Excellent.
This is from the Leyda Valley which I am finding produces excellent Sauv
Blanc. Light lemon colour with lemon, sweet and salty and slightly herbal
Sauvignon nose. High acidity, with green fruit, herbal and lemon flavours. Long length
3 Oct-09 Chile Vina Undurraga Sibaris Blanc 2008 with a spicy finish. Excellent.

This is a warmer climate S.B. from the Casablanca Valley compared to the
Leyda Valley.It has a rounder nose and flavours. Asparagus, lime, lemon
Sauvignon and white peach aromas. Herbal and white peach flavours with an orangy
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Undurraga Terroir Hunter Blanc 2008 aftertaste. Round mouthfeel with med-long length.

Try pairing Carmenere with spicy Asian food. This one has tarry, meaty,
slight capsicum and black currant aromas. Black cherry, tarry and vanilla
3 Oct-09 Chile Vina Undurraga Sibaris Carmenere 2008 flavours on the palate. Very smooth. Slight pepper and dark fruit finish.

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This Syrah is from the Limari Valley which is also cool climate, near the sea.
This one is medium purple colour in the glass. Mushroom, red fruit, red
currant, earthy and vanilla on the nose. Smooth on the palate with black
cherry, vanilla and some earthiness. Medium length. I did not get any pepper
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Undurraga Terroir Hunter Syrah 2007 on this Syrah.

This is a 40% pinot noir, 60% chardonnay sparkling wine made in the
Charmat method. It had very small bubble, with light lemon and apple nose.
Pinot Noir / It had lemon, lime and red apple flavours. Off dry with high acidity. A nice
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Undurraga Brut Chardonnay NV easy sipper.
This is the largest selling wine in BC for Tarapaca. This wine has a limey,
Vina Tarapaca ex Sauvignon flowery, citrus nose. Citrus lime flavours with high acidity. Slight herbal
2 Oct-09 Chile Zavala Blanc 2009 flavour. Long length.
This wine has a herbal nose with some green pepper, some floweriness and
some lime. It had a ice round mouthfeel which was balanced with medium
Vina Tarapaca ex Sauvignon acidity in the glass. Green pepper and herbal flavours, with a long length.
3 Oct-09 Chile Zavala La Isla Blanc 2009 (Leyda Valley)

Light meon colour. Lemon, onion, green fruit on the nose. The nose is not
very pronounced. Medium acidity, richer mouthfeel from this warmer climate
Vina Tarapaca ex Sauvignon area, compared to Leyda Valley. Green frui, tropical fruit and green pepper
2 Oct-09 Chile Zavala Gran Reserva Blanc 2009 flavours with medium-long length. (Casablanca Valley)

This is a general listing in BC. It is primarily Merlot with a touch of


Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah, primarily from the Maipo
Valley. This wine is medium garnet in colour. Tar, black cherry and vanilla
Vina Tarapaca ex aromas. Very smooth on the palate, with vanilla, black cherry, chocolate and
2 Oct-09 Chile Zavala Merlot Merlot 2008 slight tarry flavours.

This is also a general listing in BC. It is an even split between Cabernet and
Syrah from the Maipo Valley. It has an interesting nose consisting of cassis,
Cabernet meaty, tarry, black and green peppercorn aromas. It is very fruit forward,
Vina Tarapaca ex Sauvignon / with flavours of red cherry, black plum, vanilla, and some pepperinesss from
2 Oct-09 Chile Zavala La Cuesta Syrah 2008 the Syrah. Medium tannins and long length.

This is 96% Carmenere with 4% Petit Verdot. It has capscium and plum
Vina Tarapaca ex aromas. Soft tannins on the palate with sweet ripe fruit, black cherry and
2 Oct-09 Chile Zavala Gran Reserva Carmenere 2008 capsicum flavours. There is a slight pepperiness on the finish.

This is a "spec" listing in BC. Deep garnet in colour. Tarry, ripe black fruit
Vina Tarapaca ex Cabernet and cassis aromas. It is very aromatic. It has tarry, cassis, black cherry and
3 Oct-09 Chile Zavala Gran Reserva Sauvignon 2007 sweet ripe black fruit flavours. Medium tannins witha long length. Excellent.

This is an organic wine and the only one in their portfolio. Tarapaca has 30
ha of organic vineyards to source these fruit from, plus another organic
Cabernet vineyard in the area. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah,
Sauvignon / Carmenere, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Deep purple in colour. It has
Syrah / woody, vanilla, meaty, cherry aromas. On the palate there are woody, clove,
Carmenere / vanilla, ripe purple fruit, and black cherry flavours. Quite drying tannins.
Vina Tarapaca ex Cabernet Franc Maybe keep for a year and try again. The tannins should have softened up,
2 Oct-09 Chile Zavala Tarapaca Plus / Petit Verdot 2008 or enjoy with grilled meat right now.

This is one of their top level wines. It is a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 30%
Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah. The wine was aged for 16 months in
/ Cabernet mostly French oak. It is deep garnet in colour with clover, cherry and vanilla
Vina Tarapaca ex Sauvignon / aromas. On the palate you get black cherry, vanilla and pepperiness. The
3 Oct-09 Chile Zavala Zavala Syrah 2007 tannins are medium but are quite approachable for drinking now. Long finish.
This is a blend of gewurztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc. It is bright lemon
Gewurztramine with a green tinge in colour. Lychee, apricot and marmalade aromas and
Vina Tarapaca ex r / Sauvignon flavours. Very round in the mouth with light-medium body and medium
2 Oct-09 Chile Zavala Late Harvest Blanc 2009 sweetness.
This is the TOP Cabernet Sauvignon from Tarapaca. Opaque garnet in the
glass. Mushroom, vanilla, black cherry and earthy aromas. Round mouthfeel
Vina Tarapaca ex Gran Reserva Cabernet with black cherry and cassis flavours. Very full bodied. Dry finish with cherry
2 Oct-09 Chile Zavala Etiqueta Negra Sauvignon 2007 and vanilla flavours.
Deep purple in colour. Dark fruit aromas, a bit tight. Tar, black fruit, black
Vina Tarapaca ex cherry, and cassis aromas. Soft tannins, with cherry and vanilla flavours.
3 Oct-09 Chile Zavala Gran Reserva Syrah 2007 Long length. Very nice.

2% of this wine was fermented in French oak with 3 months pump over on
Sauvignon the lees. Light lemon colour with a green tint. Tropical fruit, herbal and
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Errazuriz Estate Blanc 2009 gooseberry nose and flavour. Good acidity with medium length.

100% barrel fermented in French oak for 9-10 months. 1/3 of wine goes
through malolactic fermentation to add some extra body and butteriness.
Uses native yeasts so it is always a gamble. Full lemony colour. Lots of
vanilla, caramel and tropical fruit on the nose. Very aromatic. Medium-full
body, with tropical fruit and vanilla flavour. Has some acidity and slight
3 Oct-09 Chile Vina Errazuriz Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2007 spiciness to balance the creaminess. An excellent wine.
This is the FIRST vintage of this wine to go under screwcap. Medium lemon
Single Vineyard Sauvignon colour. Mushroom, vanilla and citrus on the nose. Herbal, mushroom, oak
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Errazuriz Aconcagua Blanc 2008 and mineral flavours. Has a bit of roundness.

The 2008 vintage was cool. Wines produced in this year are drinking earlier
than normal and will not be long lived. Deep red colour in the glass. Cassis,
plum, jam and smoky aromas. Red fruit land leather flavours. Soft tannins
with a dry finish and a bit of pepperiness. They add in 15% Carmenere in
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Errazuriz Merlot Merlot 2008 this wine which is where the pepperiness comes from.

This is the first vintage of this wine! 12 months oak aging. Has 10% syrah
blended in. Deep garnet colour. Cassis, smoky, black cherry, and oak on the
nose. Round mouthfeel. Black cherries, cassis and vanilla. Spicy finish with
3 Oct-09 Chile Vina Errazuriz Max Reserva Carmenere 2007 a long length. Highly recommended.
Opaque garnet in the glass. Sweet vanilla, red and black cherry on the nose.
Round juicy black fruit, fuller tannins but still soft. Some pepperiness. Juicy &
3 Oct-09 Chile Vina Errazuriz Max Reserva Shiraz 2007 peppery long finish. Highly recommended.
Cabernet Deep garnet. Ligt aromas. Some oakand red fruit on the nose. Light body
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Errazuriz Estate Sauvignon 2008 with red fruit and dry tannins.
Medium-dark garnet. Very nice nose. Vanilla, cassis and ripe black fruit
Cabernet aromas. Very full bodied. Sweet ripe black fruit, vanill, and smooth tannins.
3 Oct-09 Chile Vina Errazuriz Max Reserva Sauvignon 2007 Long, soft finish. Highly recommended.

This is Errazuriz's Icon Wine. It is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the


remainder of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. 100% new French
Cabernet barrels with 18 months aging. Deep garnet in colour. Earthy, tar, black fruit,
Sauvignon / dark fruit liquor and vanilla aromas. Smoky, earthy, cinnamon and cloves,
Don Maximiano Petit Verdot / black plum, black fruit, black cherry and cassis flavours. Smooth. Some
Founder's Cabernet Franc spiciness that builds in your mouth. Round mouthfeel with some tannic
3 Oct-09 Chile Vina Errazuriz Reserve / Syrah 2006 structure to balance the wine. Long length. An exceptional wine!

This wine and their Amaral Chardonnay are both from the Leyda Valley, a
relatively new, but very good wine region. The vineyard is 5km from the sea,
so the Sauvignon Blanc grape does not lose it's acidity due to the cool
climate. Pale lemon in colour. Lots of citrus, lemon, lime, lime skin, grapefuit
Sauvignon and a bit of herbaceousness on the nose. High acid, with lemon, lime, and
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montgras Amaral Blanc 2009 pink grapefruit flavours. Long length. Very good.

10% of the Chardonnay went through malolactic fermentation for additional


body and butteriness. 12 months in French oak. Medium yellow in colour
Amaral Wild with a green tint. Vanilla and pineapple aromas. Medium acidity, with some
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montgras Ferment Chardonnay 2008 roundness. Pineapple and vanilla flavours. Medium length and body.

90% Carmenere, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium purple colour. Vanilla,


plum, with slight capsicum nose. Very fruity nose. Round mouthfeel, with
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montgras Reserva Carmenere 2008 vanilla, plums and black cherry flavours. Medium body and length.
Deep garnet colour. Vanilla, black fruit, black cherry, cassis and tarry
Cabernet aromas. Lots of fruit flavour. Vanilla, cloves, black cherry, and chocolate.
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montgras Reserva Sauvignon 2008 Soft tannins. Nice.

Cabernet A blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec, 15% Syrah, 20%
Sauvignon / Carmenere. The Malbec is meant to add a floral component and the Syrah a
Malbec / spicy/smoky component. This wine is deep purple coloured. Cassis, cherry,
Syrah / and vanilla aromas. Ripe black fruit, cherry, vanilla, and floral flavours.
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montgras Quatro Carmenere 2008 Medium tannins. Dry finish.
Deep purple colour. Vanilla, red fruit and liquorice aromas. Firm tannins, with
Antu Ninquen nice ripe black fruit, black cherry, vanilla and black pepper flaovurs. Medium
3 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montgras Syrah Syrah 2007 length. 5-6 year cellaring potential. Nice.

Antu Ninquen 70% Cab and 30% Carmenere. This wine spent 22 months in French and
Cabernet Cabernet American oak barrels. Deep puple in colour. Dusty with light cherry and
Sauvignon - Sauvignon / vanilla nose. Firmer tannins. Medium body with vanilla and red cherry
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montgras Carmenere Carmenere 2007 flavours. Dry finish.

65% Syrah and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon. This is the first vintage that has
Syrah in the blend. The grapes for this wine come from an area with deeper
soil in Ninquen. The winemaker has noted that the deeper soil gives softer
Syrah / tannins. This wine is deep purple in colour. Slight spice, sweetness, vanilla
Cabernet and black cherry aromas. Ripe red cherries, vanilla and pepperiness on the
3 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montgras Ninquen Sauvignon 2006 palate. Soft tannins. Soft finish. Very nice.

This is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 17 monthis in French and


American oak barrels. This is the 2nd vintage for this wine. Medium garnet in
colour. Lots of cassis on the nose, along with cherry and vanilla. Lots of fruit
Cabernet flavour. Cherry, vanilla and slight earthiness. Medium tannins, with a long
3 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montgras Intriga Sauvignon 2006 finish. Very nice.

Sauvignon Light lemon colour. Citrus, nettles, herbal and green chile aromas. Good
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montes Limited Selection Blanc 2009 acidity, with citrus and green chile flavours. Light body but long length. Nice.

Light red colour in the glass. Raspberries, cherries and vanilla aromas.
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montes Alpha Pinot Noir Pinot Noir 2007 Raspberries, cherries, tar and light vanilla flavours. Medium acidity.
All Alphas spend 12 months aging in French oak. Has 10% Merlot. Deep
garnet in colour. Vanilla, cassis, black cherry, and slight eucalyptus on the
Alpha Cabernet Cabernet nose. Ripe black cherry and plum and vanilla flavours. Firm yet soft tannins
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montes Sauvignon Sauvignon 2007 with a dry finish.

Medium purple in colour. Flowers, blueberries, cloves and black fruit aromas.
Soft mouthfeel. Vanilla, leather, blueberries and cherry flavours. Peppery
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montes Alpha Syrah Syrah 2007 finish. Good acidity. VERY long length. Highly recommended.

A very full bodied wine. Capsicum, black fruit, black beries and vanilla on the
nose. Soft, round mouthfeel. Cherries, vanilla and slight capsicum flavours.
3 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montes Alpha Carmenere Carmenere 2007 Long length. Pair with spicy food. Recommended.

Cabernet A blend consisting of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5%


Sauvignon / Petit Verdot, and 5% Merlot. 18 months in 100% new French oak. Deep
Cabernet Franc garnet in colour. Vanilla, black cherry, tobacco and ripe plum aromas.
/ Petit Verdot / Round, soft tannins. Cherries, vanilla and black fruit flavours. Length. Very
3 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montes M Merlot 2005 Nice.

First icon Syrah from Chile. Deep purple in the glass. Vanilla, blackberries,
blueberries and baby powder aromas. Soft mouthfeel. Vanilla and blueberry
flavours. Dry finish. Enjoy with food if drunk now or cellar for softer tannins.
2 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montes Montes Folly Syrah 2006 Recommended.

92% Carmenere and 8% Petit Verdot. First icon Carmenere from Chile.
Deep garnet in colour. Capsicum, red cherries and some spiciness on the
Carmenere / nose. Sweet ripe red and black fruit, and sweet spices on the palate.
3 Oct-09 Chile Vina Montes Purple Angel Petit Verdot 2006 Medium tannins with medium-long finish. Recommended.
First year with the screw cap. From the Rapel Valley. Lemon colour. Citrus,
Sauvignon pineapple, apple aromas. Good acidity with pineapple flavour. Medium
2 Oct-09 Chile Casa Lapostolle Blanc 2009 length.

Cuvee Alexandre Single vineyard wine from the Casablanca Valley. Deep lemon colour. Lots
Atalayas of vanilla and pineapple. Medium acidity with vanilla and pineapple flavours.
2 Oct-09 Chile Casa Lapostolle Vineyard Chardonnay 2007 Medium-long length.
Deep purple colour. Earthy, capsicum, cherry and cassis aromas. Dry
Cabernet tannins with red cherry and plum flavours. Medium body with dry finish.
2 Oct-09 Chile Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon 2007 Another wine from the Rapel Valley.
85% Merlot with 15% Carmenere. Deep purple colour. Capscium, tar and
black fruit aromas. Capscium, tar, black cherry and vanilla flavours. Medium
2 Oct-09 Chile Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Merlot 2007 body with dry finish.

Carmenere / This is Casa Lapostolle's icon wine. 2 years in oak. A blend of Carmenere,
Merlot / Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. Very deep purple colour.
Cabernet Vanilla and sweet black fruit aromas. Vanilla, sweet black fruit, red cherries,
Clos Apalta Sauvignon / cloves, and cinnamon flavours. Medium tannins balance the round
3 Oct-09 Chile Casa Lapostolle Limited Release Petit Verdot 2007 mouthfeel. Long length with a dry finish. Highly recommended.

Cabernet A blend of 5 different grapes from 3 valleys. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,


Sauvignon / Carmenere, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz. Spends 2 years in oak barrel and 1 year
Merlot / in bottle before release. Deep purple colour. Flowers, vanilla, black fruit,
Carmenere / plums, blueberries and some earthiness on the nose. Smooth tannins. Black
Pinot Noir / ripe fruit, vanilla, and cherries on the palate. Dry finish, long length. Very
3 Oct-09 Chile Casa Lapostolle BO RO BO Shiraz 2006 good.
From the Casablanca valley. 6 month oak barrel aging. Deep lemon colour.
Vanilla, creamy, apple, sweet nose. Vanilla, apple and slight spice on the
2 Oct-09 Chile Viu Manent Reserva Chardonnay 2008 apalate. Very soft and round mouthfeel. Off dry. Nice.
Deep purple colour. Nice nose. Vanilla, black fruit and slight capsicum.
Vanilla and ripe black fruit flavours. Smooth tannins with a slight pepperiness
2 Oct-09 Chile Viu Manent Reserva Carmenere 2008 on the finish.

85% Syrah and 15% secret! This wine is bleneded for people who do not like
much tannins. Deep purple colour. Tarry, black fruit nose. Vanilla and black
2 Oct-09 Chile Viu Manent Secreto Syrah 2008 fruit flavours. Smooth with a dry finish. Medium length.

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