A great find in the value category, how can you say no to this under the radar treat from Calatayud, Spain. A lovely deep black cherry colour leads to strawberries and spice on the nose. Decent balance with a slight sweetness on the finish. Is this the greatest Garnacha on the … [Read more...]
2010 Orin Swift “Saldo” Zinfandel
A Hallowe'en wine if there ever was one, this Saldo was another intense offering from Orin Swift with the wine now forming part of the stable of The Prisoner Wine Company. Dark, intense, spicy, this is up your alley if you like a rich and concentrated Zin buoyed by nimble … [Read more...]
Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Mount Etna – The Gods Are Pleased No less than Zeus himself banished Hephaestus, the god of blacksmiths and artisans to the depths beneath Mount Etna. That he remains there today was evident in my visit this past year, the volcano’s smoke plume confirming that the god’s … [Read more...]
2012 Main Divide Pinot Noir (Waipara Valley)
The Main Divide wines are produced by the Donaldson family (read "of Pegasus Bay fame"), but are made from non-estate fruit so as to come in at a more affordable price. This one is a winner. Interestingly deep colour for a Pinot Noir, it covers a nice spectrum from red berry … [Read more...]
2009 Chateau La Gorce
I was hoping to find this wine over delivered for its very reasonable price, but was left with an "it's ok" reaction. Given the vintage, there was reason to hope that this Cru Bourgeois might soar above the usual, but I didn't find that to be the case. An accessible Cabernet … [Read more...]
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