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Thursday, 28 February 2008

Vinkällaren Grappes Newsletter March 2008

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Grappe have published their newsletter for March 2008. It can be downloaded from their website. Website : Grappe Newsletter March 2008

TN : Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel 2005, Sonomo Heritage Vines, Sonomo County, USA

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The winemaker was Eric Cinnamon. Rancho Zabaco wines bear the name of one of Old California’s earliest land grants – the Tzabac...
Wednesday, 27 February 2008

TN : Zaca Mesa Syrah 2003, Santa Ynez Valley, USA

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This wine was estate grown and bottled. The vineyard blocks used for this wine were Chapel F, Cushman A, B and D, and Mesa A and F. Clay Bro...
Monday, 25 February 2008

TN : Carabantes 2004, Syrah, Vina von Siebenthal, Aconcagua Valley, Chile

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Chile's first wine was brought to the country in 1554 by a Spanish priest called Francisco de Carabantes. This wine is named in honour o...
Friday, 22 February 2008

TN : Marques de Arienzo Reserva 2002, DOC, Rioja, Spain

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This wine is a blend of 95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano and Mazuelo. The grapes were harvested from 300 ha of mature vineyards in Elciego an...
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Thursday, 21 February 2008

TN : Montes Classic Series Merlot 2006, Colchagua Valley, Chile

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This wine was aged in American oak for six months. It is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. All of the grapes were handharves...
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Wednesday, 20 February 2008

TN : Trapiche Malbec Single Vineyard, Vina Carlos Gei Berra, 2004, Lunlunta, Mendoza, Argentina

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The chief winemaker was Daniel Pi. Carlos Gei Berra is an agricultural engineer. The vineyard was planted in 1973 in Lunlunta, Maipu. It is ...
Tuesday, 19 February 2008

TN : Erasmo 2004, Red Wine, Maule Valley, Vina la Reserva de Caliboro, Chile

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This wine is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. This is the fourth version of Erasmo produced. The vines...

TN : Swedish Hill, Dry Riesling, 2006, Finger Lakes, New York, USA

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This wine was imported by Andersson Wines International. Colour : Pale yellow Aroma : Floral, grapey, sweetness Taste : Fruity, mineral, ...
Thursday, 14 February 2008

TN : Matariki Quintology 2002, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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This wine is a blend of 42% Merlot, 23.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Malbec, 8.5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Syrah. The wine was matured in fine gr...
Wednesday, 13 February 2008

Systembolaget New Wines for March 2008

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The latest Varunytt from the Systembolaget detailing the new wines for March 2008 can now be downloaded. Website : Systembolaget Varunytt N...

TN : Les Fumees Blanches Sauvignon Blanc, 2007, Domaines Francois Lurton, France

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This wine was bottled under screwcap. Colour : Pale watery lemon/yellow Aroma : Blackcurrant leaf, tropical fruits Taste : Green blackcur...

A Good Year

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I finally ended up watching my copy of A Good year on DVD. It was much better than I expected since a lot review stated it was not very goo...
Tuesday, 12 February 2008

TN : Glen Carlou Gravel Quarry Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Wine of Origin Paarl, South Africa

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According to the label this wine was handcrafted by David Finlayson. The grapes were harvested on 15th March 2005. During fermentation, the ...
Monday, 11 February 2008

TN : Schmitt Soehne, Beerenauslese 2005, QmP, Rheinhessen, Germany

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This is a desert wine and came in a 500ml bottle. It is mostly made from Ortega and Optima grapes. Colour : Yellow, gold Aroma : Orange ma...
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TN : Grand Callia 2004, Winemaker's Reserve, Bodegas Callia, San Juan, Argentina

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This wine was aged for 18 months in French and American oak. It is a blend of 40% Shiraz, 20% Malbec, 20% Merlot, and 20% Tannat. The winema...

TN : Chateau Bibian 2005, Cru Bourgeois, Listrac-Medoc, France

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This is a blend of 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine spent 18 months in French oak. Alain Meyre is the chate...

Blaxsta Vineyard featured in Wine & Spirit Magazine

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Tim Atkin MW recently wrote an article on Blaxsta vineyard for Wine & Spirit Magazine. It is freely available on the magazine's web ...
Friday, 8 February 2008

TN : Engelbrecht Els Proprietor's Blend 2005, Western Cape, South Africa

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This is a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Shiraz, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, and 4% Malbec. Nice fruit but too much...
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Thursday, 7 February 2008

TN : Santa Rita Triple C 2004, D.O. Valle del Maipo, Vina Santa Rita, Chile

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Santa Rita was founded in 1880, by a distinguished entrepreneur of those times, Mr. Domingo Fernández Concha in the area of Alto Jahuel wher...
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