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Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2010, Hawkes Bay
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand$17.25
This wine offers the complexity and finesse of an old world pinot and the body and structure more akin to what I would expect from hotter climate syrahs. I concure on the notes of currant, black cherries, smoke, green pepper and a hint of sweet pine.
A stand out for the price, with some short term aging potential.
Tasted Sept. 2012.
4.0 Stars
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Segal's Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Galilee Heights, Israel
Israel, World$17.95
Medium bodied with intense notes of leather, wet tobacco, cassis, liquorice and anise. There is a currious note of curry as well.
Very nice finish with well integrated tannins. An interesting and complex wine with bold flavours that is in the old world style.
Decanting is a must.
Tasted April, 2012.
4.0 Stars
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Jacob's Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2009, Coonawarra, South Australia
Australia$16.95
A berry drive wine with some spice, but lacking in complexity and is both slightly acidic and sweet - almost immature. A but a decent wine, but overpriced.
Tasted April, 2012.
4.0 Stars
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Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2009, Napa Valley
California, Usa$72.95
Straw yellow, slightly cloudy colour. A harmonious, smooth and lovely wine. The flavours are very subtle and come together nicely. Apple and citrus with vanilla/caramel and slight baking spice along side the oak on the end.
An excellent wine, but at a hefty price.
Tasted October 2012.
4.0 Stars
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Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley
California, Usa$55.95
An excellent, complex wine that is harmoniously balanced and delicious. While the wine has a lot of larger flavours notes, it is elegant and doesn't overpower. While it is a little more expensive, this wine delivers.
Raspberry jam, dark plum, chocolate, cassis, molasses, with hints of oak, bay leaf and smoke.
Silky tannins and a smooth, lengthy finish.
Tasted May 2012.
4.0 Stars
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Palmina Larner Vineyard Malvasia Bianca 2010, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara
California, Usa$27.85
Lots of lychee, white peach, tangerine, white flowers and other sweet orchard fruit.
An obviously well made wine, and the overwhelming fruit is moderated on the palate, with a smooth finish.
Tasted October 2013.
4.0 Stars
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Cave De Roquebrun La Grange Des Combes Saint Chinian Roquebrun 2010, Ac
Languedoc, France$18.95
A smooth, complex wine for the price. In agreement with the smokey, savoury, floral expression described above. Rich, creamy, with plum, bacon fat, pepper and sweet herbs.
A recommend choice for those who enjoy the French GSM blends.
Tasted April 2013.
4.0 Stars
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