And now back to normal transmission. 2017 March Wine Reviews is my first set of Wine Reviews for 2017, I have a lot of catching up to do!
What have you been tasting?
From this batch my favourites are the:
2009 Moet & Chandon Brut Grand Vintage
2006 Cascina Bruni Barolo Batistot Riserva
1994 Penfolds Bin 389
2009 Ashton Hills Sparkling Clare Valley Shiraz
The Wine Reviews
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Name: Moet & Chandon Brut Grand Vintage Vintage: 2004 Region: Champagne, France Varietal: 38% Chardonnay 33% Pinot Noir 29% Pinot Meunier Alcohol: 12.5% Colour: Brilliant light golden straw Bead: Small, persistent bubbles Aroma: Perfume of yeast, baked goods, citrus and spice aromas Palate: Refreshing, rich, toasty Finish: Long
Comment: A good quality Champagne. Definitely would not say know to another chance to taste this.
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Name: Domaine Potinet-Ampeau Meursault Vintage: 1999 Region: Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France Varietal: Chardonnay Alcohol: 13.5% Colour: Bright yellow straw Aroma: Enjoyable mixture of hazelnut and butter aromas Palate: Balanced, rich Finish: Medium
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Name: Remoissenet Pere & Fils Les Marconnets Premier Cru Vintage: 2002 Region: Beaune 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France Varietal: Pinot Noir Alcohol: 13.5% Colour: Crimson-Brick Aroma: Combination of cherry, earthy and spice aromas Palate: Balanced, smooth Tannin: Savoury Finish: Medium
Comment: Not the best Burgundy I have been lucky enough to try, but still worth a try.
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Name: Robert Ampeau et Fils Pommard Vintage: 1999 Region: Pommard, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France Varietal: Pinot Noir Alcohol: 13% Colour: Mid Ruby-Brick Aroma: Fragrant combination blackberry, blackcurrant and herbs aromas Palate: Medium-bodied, balanced, youthful Tannin: Fine Finish: Long
Comment: IMHO a step up on the previous wine. Needs time in the glass to open up, drinking well now.
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Name: Pepper Tree Grand Reserve Vintage: 2004 Region: Wrattonbully, South Australia, Australia Varietal: Merlot Alcohol: 14.5% Colour: Mid Ruby Aroma: Pleasant mix of plum, mocha and hint of leather aroma Palate: Medium-Full bodied, balanced Tannin: Subtle Finish: Long
Comment: Not what I would expect from a Merlot, still enjoyable, would be a good wine for an Options Game
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Name: James Irvine Merlot Royale Deluxe Vintage: 2005 Region: Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia Varietal: Merlot Format: Magnum Alcohol: 14.5% Colour: Youthful ruby Aroma: Mix of raspberries, plum, and tobacco aromas Palate: Full-bodied, smooth Tannin: Silky Finish: Long
Comment: Considering this is meant to be the finest Merlot from Australia it was disappointing, still a good quality wine, but not worth the AUD250 price tag.
Comment: A very enjoyable Barolo, liked the silky tannins and long finish.
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Name: Penfolds Bin 389 Vintage: 1994 Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia Varietal: Cabernet Shiraz Alcohol: 13.5% Colour: Youthful deep crimson Aroma: Perfumed mix of blackberry, plum, chocolate and a hint of mint aromas Palate: Full-bodied, structured, lush Tannin: Silky Finish: Long
Comment: What a wine to finish off on. Still presents as a very youthful wine considering its age, still has a few years in it yet. WoWx3. Bin 389 is always a great wine, especially when cellared well like this bottle was.
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Name: Ashton Hills Clare Valley Sparking Shiraz Vintage: 1994 Region: Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia Varietal: Shiraz Alcohol: 13% Colour: Deep crimson red Bead: Tight, fine bubbles Aroma: Fragrant mix of cherry, violet, chocolate and mint aromas Palate: Medium-bodied, elegant, balanced Tannin: Fine Finish: Long
Comment: A great example of Australian Sparkling Shiraz. Balanced, elegant, enjoyable, can't wait until my next excuse, any day that ends in a "Y".
Would like to be the one to share your next one with. The 2009 Ashton Hills was last years Australian Sparkling Red of the year. It is pretty good, not sure it was the best, but I happy to say I have a couple more bottles. Cheers!
Very interesting line up. I had sparkling Shiraz only once – we don’t get too many here in US… Would love to try one again.
Would like to be the one to share your next one with. The 2009 Ashton Hills was last years Australian Sparkling Red of the year. It is pretty good, not sure it was the best, but I happy to say I have a couple more bottles. Cheers!