Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Graham Beck Brut

Sparkling Wine Méthode Cap Classique

From South Africa.

 A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Very pale copper color. Creamy mousse and fresh, ripe orchard fruit on the nose. On the palate, there’s good acidity, apple and soda cracker flavors, and a soft mouth feel. 

Monday, 16 April 2012

Francis Ford Coppola Winery Diamond Collection Merlot Blue Label 2008

Rich, fruity and elegantly textured. Rich plum color. Full bodied, with aromas of cherries, strawberry. Very warm and round with subtle notes of chocolate, vanilla and jammy fruit flavors on the palate. Soft tannins, smooth finish.
I like my Merlot with meat, cheese or...chocolate! 
Cheers!

Casa Silva Reserva Carmenere 2009

Grape from Bordeaux became the grape number one in Chile!
Deep, almost purple color.  A blend of concentrated blackberry, cherry and raspberry and plum. Full bodied and firmly textured on the palate. Pleasant, with dark fruit, some chocolate and coffee, and also some pepper together with a balancing touch of oak. Balanced tannins. Long and rich finish.
Will be great with any meat or chicken.

Zinfandel from Lodi

Amazing, fruity, rich Zinfandel!
Spends 12 months in both French and American oak.
Rich cherry color, with pinkish rim.  Nose is layered with berries aromas.
Loaded with berry fruit, pepper, spice, and earth characteristics.
Silky smooth, great balance of tannins and acidity. Nice juicy finish.
And for pairing-of course it will be great with barbecue, ribs, pork, lamb.
Cheers! 

Monday, 9 April 2012

Vignoble Brisebarre Vouvray

Wine from famous Vouvray appellation from Loire Valley, France. Wine is produced using same method as in Campagne -methode traditionelle.
The most used grape variety is Chenin Blanc.
Light yellow color, brioche on the nose, green apples, melon. On the palate dry, crisp, nice acidity, peach, apple, grapefruit, long finish. Good mousse.

Averoff Xinomavro 2005 Naossa

Something new from Greece. Ruby color. Very complex nose with berries, smoky aromas, leather.
On the palate rounded tannins, orange peel, red and black berries,  good long finish. Really enjoyed it.

Lefèvre Rémondet Crémant De Bourgogne Brut Rosé, Ac

Fruity sparkling rose. Color is rich pink. On the nose there are lot's of red berries, baked sweet bread. On the palate cranberry, pomegranate. Good frizz, balanced acidity.  Nice length.