Wines
Les Vins Rouge du Monde
ItalyValpolicella Classico Superiore Masi 2005
Clear and transparent Fresh with clear notes of cherry and currants good body, good, well-balanced and harmonic structure.
Peppoli Chianti Classico Antinori 2005
Deep ruby-red colour with hints of berries and wood. Complex and elegant with tannins yet balanced and soft, rich extracts.
Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino Antinori 2003
Ruby red colour with garnet hues. A mature, generous, complex nose with ripe aromas of cherries and raspberries, light tobacco notes and pleasant hints of coffee and cocoa pouder.
Barolo DOC Batasiolo 2004
An elegant, medium-bodied wine from the rural hills of the Piedmont region in Italy.
Chianti DOCG Tenuta di Castiglioni, Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi
An award winning Chianti DOCG made by the legendary Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi! (85% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot)
ILLEMOS Leone de Castris 1999
The “Illemos”, produced for the first time in 1997, has a deep ruby red colour, a complex, balanced and elegant bouquet reminding of toasted woods and spices, a rounded, full, superbly structured body.
Tignanello Antinori 2004
NR 4 Wine 2007 in the Wine Spectator!
Intense ruby red colour. Aromas of incense, cloves and bilberries with a hint of youthful grape aromas. Generous, densely textured and intense on the palate with complex structure and a long. Persistent flavour with hints of chocolate, bilberries and plum jam in the finish. The well-managed tannin blends perfectly with the oak, making this a complex and elegant wine.
Tignanello Antinori 2005
93 Points in the Wine Spectator
Very intense ruby red colour. Nicely expressed varietal aromas with hints of black berry fruit. The palate is weighty, dense and vibrant with complex structure thanks to support of the acidity. Long and lingering with hints of chocolate, coffee and marmalade in the aftertaste.
Switzerland
Castel San Pietro, Ticino DOC, Merlot 2004
Elegant, intense colour of rubies, grassy aroma, hint of over-riper fruit.
Epesses AOC, rouge, Terra Mater Testuz J & P SA Treytorrens 2007
Powerful, fruity and full bodied with a little bite at the finish.
Yvorne AOC Pinot Noir 'La Maison du Lezerad' Henri Badoux 2005
Spain
Gran Coronas Torres 2003
Enjoy its intense, fascinating, dark colour and its aroma of cherry and blueberry, hints of toast from ageing in fine oak.
Protos Reserva 2002
Dark cherry colour, complex aromas of black fruits, velvety and fleshy mouth full body with fine and elegant tannins that build its good structure. The perfect match of wood and wine leads ta a strong marriage.
Portugal
Crasto Douro D.O.C 2005
Made from a blend of Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, this wine shows intense Douro Varietal fruit aromas with hints of spice. The palate is rich and vibrant well supported y soft tannins and balanced acidity.
Australia
Shiraz Rosemount 2005
A delicious aroma of warm, spicy liquorice and brambly berry fruit, Interwoven with savoury American oak.
Greg Norman Limestone Coast Shiraz Cabernet 2006
A classic Australian blend. The ripe Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon complement each other; showing sweet plum, cherry and strawberry aromas and flavors and silky tannins. With cedar and vanillin characters the wine has good complexity and lingering flavors on the palate.
Bin 28 Kallimna Shiraz Penfolds 2004
Deep red, with remnats of purple. Medium-bodied with an immediate appeal-balanced, fruit richness and subtle oak. Spicy, berried stone, fruits unhindered by hard or aggressive tannins or elevated alcohol.
Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre Rosemount Estate
Aged for 18 months in American oak, this premium McLaren Vale wine typically combines the rich, spicy flavours of grenache (approximately 50%) with the opulent fruit of syrah (approximately 40%) and firm structure of mourvedre (approximately 10%).
Balmoral Syrah 2000 Rosemont
This wine is a highly stylized wine, making it unique amongst the several old Vine South Australian wines of today. Its velvety palate structure and rich expressive fruit mad it an extremely sought wine.
United States of America
Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Reserve Cab Sauvignon 2004
NR 9 Wine 2007 in the Wine Spectator!
The 2004 vintage was the very last in which the Robert Mondavi family was involved with the winery, and it produced the best Mondavi Reserve since the 1996. In the mouth, the wine has a silky entry. Dense, fleshy flavors of blackberry, black plum and cassis envelop the mid-palate, enhanced by elegantly powerful tannins. The rich finish lasts forever. A freshly youthful
Chateau St. Jean Merlot 2001
BEST OF THE BEST (4 Stars)
The first swirl of this Merlot releases inviting aromas of mint, chocolate and blackberry jam. On the palate, a soft juicy entry filled with supple tannins is layeed with pleasant not of black cherry, sweet tobacco and black plums throughout a long finish.
Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 2004
Black cherry and spicy vanilla aromas, bright ripe fruit flavors, and a Velvety smooth, lingering finish define the style of this Merlot.
Private Selection Pinot Noir R. Mondavi 2006
This Pinot Noir unfolds in elegant, silky layers of wild cherries, berries and aromatic spices. Warm oak nuances linger to the finish.
Private Selection Merlot R. Mondavi 2005
This wine displays the dark cherry, berry and chocolate aromas and flavors characteristic of high-quality California Cabs.
Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel 2003
Very inviting blackberry aroma - reminiscent of Smucker's blackberry jam; slightly jammy, with big soft, round texture and generous fruit; nice firm tannins and a big cherry finish."
South Africa
Simonsig Stellebosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Lovely intensity on the nose showing ripe black currant fruit. French oak supports the fruit on the palaote an adds a delicious long aftertaste.
AMANI Merlot Stellenbosch 2005
This Merlot has developed such an elegant balance of soft mulberry and ripe plum flavors.
Plaisir de Merle Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
This wine has a dark ruby colour with a deep blackish/purple tint and sweetish plumy aromas. It has a rich mouthfeel, with a dry finish and flavours of ripe plumy fruit, dark chocolate and blackberries, backed by firm tannins to ensure beneficial ageing.
Kobus South Africa 2003
Behind every great achievement there is usually an individual with an extraordinarily clear vision. This magnificent, superbly balanced wine bears the stamp of such an individual. Bold and outspoken yet refined and elegant, it reflects Kobus du Plessis steadfast commitment to combining new world vitality with classic French flair.
Argentina
Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2005
A deep, ruby red with violet hues, the wines delicious combination of aromas hint at mint, cherries and chocolate.
Alamos Malbec 2006
This wine presents a deep, opaque violet colour with purple hues. The nose is intense and complex, with ripe black fruits, sweet spice an a touch of violets. The mouthfeel is sweet and supple, with black cherry and cassis flavors. The finish is long and persistent with soft, sweet tannins.
Norton Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
The character of this wine shows a subtle balance between grape and oak, resulting in a firm structure, rich flavours and a delicate finish.
Chili
Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Deep red. Unctuous cherry, cedar, blackberry, black tar and smoke-led presence.Tight and focused with a deep concentration of flavours framed by firm tanins.
Escudo Rojo Baron Philippe de Rothschild 2005
The wine is round and elegant on the palate.
Marques de Casa Concha Syrah 2005
Dark and deep red. Very ripe and dense, remarkably focused on flavor, offering solid blackberry and cherry flavors. At the end a lasting smoky yet rich black tar.
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah Private Reserve 2006
This wine comprises 65% Cabernet Sauvignon from Pirque, and 35% Syrah from the hillsides of Peumo.
Terrunyo Carmenere Concha Y Toro 2005
Pepper and mineral notes. Tasty and full-bodied: Elegant powerful and lingering in mouth.
Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Concha Y Toro
Fine and elegant bouquet of red fruit, chocolate and tobacco aroma with hints of vanilla. Full bodied with firm tannins. Overall a complex wine but pleasant.
Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Concha Y Toro
96 Points in the Wine Spectator
This is still very tight, but the tannins that lead the way now are sleek and refined,
and should easily meld into the huge core of roasted chestnut, black currant paste, warm fig and tar. Has a long, coffee -and loam- tinged finĂs
Carmin de Puemo 2003 Concha y Toro
97 Points in the Wine Advocate
The best Wine ever made in Chile!
The Flagship Carmenere is a blend of the best parcels on the Peumo Wineyard. Black/purple colored, it offers a mammoth perfume of toasty oak, vanilla, scorched earth, leather, espresso roast and blueberry jam.
Santa Rita Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
This wine mingles ripe raspberries, plums and blackberries highlighted by a nuance of mint.On the palate, its fine concentration and excellent structure provide this wine with an extended ageing potential.
