Timothy Belch

Hardys Hrb Heritage Reserve Bin Shiraz 2007, Mclaren Vale & Clare Valley, South Australia

Bright purple crimson; a very fine and elegant shiraz. its texture and structure will guarantee a long life if you keep your hands off it. - be patient and it will reward handsomely!
tasting gives off supple black fruits with a hint of spice, oak balanced and well integrated. This wine won a gold medal at the Sydney wine show 2010. Drink until 2030.

Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Calistoga, Napa Valley

bought at Sherry Lehman in NYC

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Lieu Dit Malakoff Shiraz 2010, Pyrenees

This is a very different shiraz from the usual fruit forward fruit bombs offered up by Australia. this is very reminiscent of Syrahs from the Cote du rhone region. this is a wonderful wine for meals like Pork Tenderloin,
Turkey.

Descendientes De J. Palacios Pétalos 2010, Do Bierzo

all mencia is aged briefly in new french oak and then in older barrels before bottling.
Dark ruby, ripe red and blackcurrant aromas are complicated by anise, cola and sexy oak spices. soft dark berry preserve flavours gain minerality and firmness with air. Zesty cherry skin and mineral notes carry through a long gently tannic finish. Josh reynolds, international wine cellar sept 2012.

La Dame De Malescot 2009, Ac Margaux, 2nd Wine Of Château Malescot St Exupéry

2nd wine of Chateau Malescot St.Exupery.
Looking forward to comparing the grand cru to this second wine.

Vine Cliff Los Carneros Chardonnay 2009, Napa Valley

Vine Cliff consistently produces one of the best Chardonnays in Napa Valley.
The cool vintage gives it refreshing acidity, while the flavours are ripe and frankly delicious, suggesting pineapple, key lime pie,
vanilla custard, buttered toast, vanilla. the girding of minerality helps the dry structure.
Really complex, and a joy to drink. Steve helmoff, wine enthusiast, Dec 1, 2011.

Massena The Eleventh Hour Shiraz 2006, Barossa Valley, South Australia

wine aged for 20 months in seasoned french oak hogsheads ( 300 liter barrels compared to 225 liter for a standard barrique)
nose gives hints of smoke, charcoal, mineral,
black raspberry. it has layers of savoury fruit and very good balance. This will be in its prime from 2012 to 2024.

Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 2010, Coonawarra

Vibrant deep crimson; seductive blend of black and red fruits, and well integrated oak.
the palate is medium bodied, silky and smooth, excellent acidity and tremendous length. reviewed by Ben edwards, winecompanion July 17, 2012

Château Senejac 2009, Ac Haut Médoc

Melville Verna's Estate Pinot Noir 2010, Santa Barbara County

Greg Brewer has the heart of a poet. his yeilds are so low that he grows as many grapes on a 1,800 vines per acre that other producers grow on 500 acres.
ripe pinot flavours of raspberry and cherry refreshed by fine acidity. a fine example of Santa Barbara County Pinot.