Lovely north Italian red showing intense spice and ripe fruit on the palate, round and persistent with soft tannins. A great match for game, roasted red meats and hard mature cheeses.
Elegant red cherries and red currants on the nose with a gentle hint of minerality – quite delightful. The palate is light in body and bright with acidity. This wine is all about the fruit and the sour cherries and wild strawberry juice is extremely drinkable. This is about as delicate as the Cote de Nuits gets but perhaps just missing the degree of structure and balance you expect from a 1er Cru
Bright straw-yellow with light greenish hues. It has an intense bouquet with hints of tropical fruit and flowery overtones; well-orchestrated and delicate mouthfeel, fresh and rich in flavour,early-drinking.
An uplifting nose of spices and red fruits with a light to medium body and a palate of strawberries and pepper that is high in acidity and muted tannins.
The 2015 Beychevelle is a blend of 47% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot aged 18 months in barrel, 50% of which were new and 50% second fill. Medium to deep garnet-purple in colour, it's scented of smoked meats, scorched earth, garrigue and new leather with a core of cassis, cherry cordial and plum preserves. The medium-bodied palate is a little firm but delicate, with lovely vibrancy and a bit of grip on the finish.
A very subtle hint of oak sets off notes of white orchard fruit, acacia and tidal pool notes that are also picked up by the rich and full mineral-infused flavours that possess good volume on the intense, tangy and punchy finish. This is relatively open and highly complex already and should be approachable young.
Yellow straw coloured, very pale. On the nose, it is nicely aromatic, both floral and fruity. Direct and lively attack on the palate, giving a fresh and savoury wine.
From Domaine Ott in Bandol, southern Rhone. Both delicate in flavour and powerful in structure. Notes of strawberry, cherry and ginger come through in this excellent rosé.
A nice, earthy, black-fruited, spicy and meaty Gruaud Larose, with medium body, excellent depth, chunky roasted herb and aged beef notes, this wine finishes authoritatively and the tannins are reasonably ripe.
Brilliant colour, intense, lovely red fruits, silky and rich attack. Deeply coloured with purple reflection. Fruity on the nose, dominated by morello cherry and almond paste. Medium-bodied on the palate, priority is given to the fruit. Turning more intense on the finish with good tannins.
A classic style of sauternes. a perfect way to finish a meal. A nose of citrus fruits with dried fruit on the palate. Both rich and smooth in the mouth with a lasting sweet finish.
The Chateau Kirwan wine from Margaux displays an intense red colour and gives off quite a grand nose of freshly ripened dark berries. The palate is fleshy, almost juicy (with plenty of scrumptious fruit present), all upon very elegant, distinguished tannins with a refined grain. The tannic structure and balance of this wine reveal Cabernet Sauvignon that is perfectly concentrated and gradually ripened. The fruity finish is persistent. This wine is very nicely balanced on the whole. It is indeed a great Margaux classic.
Currant, blackberry, cherry and hints of liquorice. Full-bodied, with silky and refined tannins and a fresh finish. This is racy and pretty. Very refined. Very structured.
A dry, fresh and fruity rosé with delicate aromas of red berries. Soft and creamy mouthfeel with good intensity of ripe berry and cherry fruit with a vibrant finish.
Savoury aromas of sesame biscuits and white mushrooms meld with the fragrance of ripe oranges and yellow plums, depicting the combination of wild yeast fermentation and vibrant fruit. The palate is textural and generous with zesty citrus flavours, subtle toasty oak, and a long mineral finish.
An enticing wine that shows leather, boysenberry and sweet spices combine. The supple palate with its transparent flavours of red fruit and earthy textures leads to a finish that is both balanced and intriguing.
The characteristically uplifting aromas of ripe lime and grapefruit, nectarine, papaya and mango and floral notes of orange blossom, gooseberry and sweet fennel are striking. A chalky and weighty texture balanced by a minerally-citrus acid backbone.
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