Tag Archives: Wine Tasting

What has 42 ha and 70 plots and is delicious to drink? …

Chateau de Pez of course! About the Winery … It is possibly the oldest Bordeaux wine-making estate in the Saint Estéphe appellation, rivaled only by Chateau Calon Segur. The Chat. de Pez estate was created in 1452 by Jean de Briscos and has since passed through many owners with Jean-Claude Rouzaud being the current ownerContinue reading “What has 42 ha and 70 plots and is delicious to drink? …”

Groth Estate Chardonnay 2022- new world with an old-world soul.

All the grapes were sourced from the Hillview Vineyard which was acquired in 1982. This 44-acre Vineyard was acquired for its Merlot but almost half was replanted with Clone 4 (Wente) and Clone 76 (Dijon) after realizing its potential for world-class Chardonnay. Ted Henry, their winemaker, came on board in 2021 as Director of Winegrowing,Continue reading “Groth Estate Chardonnay 2022- new world with an old-world soul.”

Florian Mollet Roc de l’Abbaye Sancerre Blanc 2023

The story of the Estate started in the 15th century when the local Abbey identified 4 hectares of the highly coveted flint or Silex soil, and named it Domaine du Clos du Roc- which translates to ‘enclosure of the rock’. These 4 hectares are one of the finest vineyards in the region, becoming part ofContinue reading “Florian Mollet Roc de l’Abbaye Sancerre Blanc 2023”

D de Dassault Saint Emilion Gran Cru 2016

The Chateau was established in the mid 1800’s by the Fourcaud Family of Chateau Cheval Blanc fame, and was named Chateau Couperie after its address. In 1955 the property was acquired by Serge Dassault and promoted into the “Grand Cru Classé” in 1969. The Winery underwent some serious quality development programs, and in 2012 forgedContinue reading “D de Dassault Saint Emilion Gran Cru 2016”

Nangkita Cabernet Premium Edition 2021- wonderful wine from a relatively unknown AVA.

The vineyard is nestled in the rolling hills of the Southern Fleurieu region that is only a 50-kilometer (or 27 mile) drive from Adelaide, just south of McLaren Vale- about half way to Langhorne Creek. The vineyards are cooled by winds from Alexandrina Lake, somewhat like Coombsville AVA in Napa that is cooled by windsContinue reading “Nangkita Cabernet Premium Edition 2021- wonderful wine from a relatively unknown AVA.”

Penley Estate ‘Phoenix’ Cabernet 2021- worth drinking at least twice, or more.

This has always been a budget-friendly wine that over-delivers on great vintages, and 2021 was an excellent vintage. With a string of 92 Pt ratings, I was keen to get this in the glass and find out where this was up to, with 4 years under the belt. The name was conceived by Reginald LesterContinue reading “Penley Estate ‘Phoenix’ Cabernet 2021- worth drinking at least twice, or more.”

Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz 2020. Superb Drinking at under $30.

This wine was first made in 1959 with grapes sourced from their Kalimna vineyard in Barossa, which was purchased in 1945. This is considered by many to be one of the finest vineyards in the region. Delightful aromas of blackberries, black current, and plums with just a hint of pepper that draws you in.  Continue reading “Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz 2020. Superb Drinking at under $30.”

Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2018- one of the best I’ve tasted!

There are few things I look forward to more than a release of the new vintage of St Henri- one of my all-time favorite wines and most definitely my favorite Penfolds wine. I’ve been fortunate to have tasted 20 plus vintages and its like sitting down with an old friend you haven’t seen for aContinue reading “Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2018- one of the best I’ve tasted!”

Celeste Crianza Tempranillo 2020

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. The vineyard’s location explains why this is such an enjoyable wine that most certainly over-delivers. The vineyards are in Fompedraza, Ribera del Duero, sitting approximately 895 meters above sea level, one of the highest vineyards in the northern hemisphere. The altitude combined with medium—to fine-textured soils rich in carbonate depositedContinue reading “Celeste Crianza Tempranillo 2020”