by Alison | 29 Jul 2016 | Cabernet, France, Red Blends, Red Wines |
Pauillac is the largest city in the Medoc, on the Bordeaux Left Bank, and is home to three of the four original 1855 classification of First Growths, aka Premiere Grand Crus. These were Chateau Latour, Chateau Lafite Rothschild, and Chateau Margaux. Since there were...
by Chris | 18 Oct 2015 | Cabernet, France, Italy, Other Reds, Red Blends, White Wines |
Another Thursday night soirée at That Little Wine Bar in Penang and another group of new people to meet. And another totally enjoyable evening with fellow tasters John and Sally, Dennis and Marisel, Adrian, Ju, Rene, John, Pauline and maybe a couple of others. Hosted...
by Chris | 28 Aug 2015 | Australia, Cabernet, Red Wines, Western Australia |
Colour – deep red/brick/crimson. Nose – soft, spicy, blackcurrant and plum. Palate – medium to full bodied, silky with blackcurrant and grippy tannins still present. A longish finish with some cassis, plum and spice.
by Chris | 20 Dec 2014 | Australia, Cabernet, Red Wines, Western Australia |
Tasted with friends Alana and Tony, who had faithfully hung on to this since a trip we did together to Margaret River years ago. Colour – very dark red with touch of brick, impenetrable, legs that Cyd Cherise would be proud of. Nose – masses of rich dark...
by Chris | 30 Jun 2014 | Australia, Cabernet, Western Australia |
These have been hiding in the Cabernet section of the cellar for a few years now, so an excuse had to be found to try one, and so it was; we were still breathing, and thirst was approaching.I bought these years ago after the following review by James Halliday. This...
by Chris | 21 Apr 2014 | Australia, Cabernet, Red Wines, Western Australia |
I tried one of these last month but took no notes; it was a special dinner with my son and our daughter-in-law. We all went ooh! aahh! and it was gone in a flash. All I can say here is that it is a glorious wine, and I have some more in the cellar that are just...
by Chris | 12 Jul 2013 | Cabernet, Red Wines, USA |
I purchased this from Daniel Braun at the Princeville Wine Market on the north shore of Kauai. Finally the island has a real fine wine merchant; Daniel not only knows a great deal about nearly all the wines he sells, you will not be automatically led to the most...
by Chris | 12 Feb 2013 | Australia, Cabernet, Red Wines, South Australia |
The loveliness of Langhorne Creek. Sumptuous, rich, sweet, succulent, complex, flavoursome, delicious, moreish. These are thoughts that spring to mind when I think of the wines of Langhorne Creek in a a good vintage. This 2004 Lake Breeze Cab Sauv had not been tried...
by Chris | 27 Dec 2012 | Australia, Cabernet, Red Blends, Western Australia |
I have been collecting these for nearly 10 years and I have just tasted what I think may be the finest one they have made. But what is it that makes this so? One man’s passion is another mans poison – did I just make that up? Anyway we need to talk about...
by Chris | 23 Oct 2012 | Australia, Cabernet, Italy, Other Reds, Red Wines, South Australia, Spain |
Quality company, quality wines, quality food all adds up to a great night out, albeit accompanied by slight headache next day. Thanks to John and Frances, David and Janet for a most enjoyable night out, Alison and I had a ball and hope we can do it again soon. All the...
