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Tag Archive 'Fruit Flavours'

Apr 06 2010

Lands End Sauvignon Blanc

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Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa - rich and full fruit flavours with a hint of crispness.
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Apr 05 2010

Carta Vieja Merlot

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Merlot as only the Chileans can do. Bulging at the seams with succulent, fleshy, plummy fruit flavours.
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Apr 05 2010

Chianti Veduta

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A tangy red with oodles of cherry fruit flavours, a hint of vanilla, silky tannins and a 'gimme more' finish.
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Mar 16 2010

2005 Usoa de Bagordi, Semi Crianza, Rioja

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The town of Andosilla, at Rioja's northern edge, has prospered by its proximity to vineyards set among the fertile plains of the rivers Ebro and Ega in the beautiful valley of Baztan. Bodegas Bagordi was born of the enthusiasm of several local grapegrowers who united in 1995 to produce organic wines. Their success is evident [...]

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Mar 16 2010

2006 Merlot, Casa Rivas (half)

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Lively purple-red. Bright and vivacious with soft, ripe plum and summer fruit flavours.
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Mar 16 2010

2005 Lirac, Domaine Traslepuy

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The Great Zorbel. Youthful Traslepuy proprietor Frédéric Z. has the attention-grabbing skills of a circus ringmaster. Hearing we were in the southern Rhône he waylaid us with an invitation to taste and we're glad he did. In 2000 he took vineyards around Roquemaure and Lirac, began cultivating organically and built his own winery. This big, [...]

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Mar 16 2010

2004 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, i Castei

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Dried figs, ripe apple skins and wonderfully rich fruit flavours -with the structure and dry finish of the true Amarone. Glorious.
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Mar 16 2010

2002 Château Falfas (half)

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Substantial, well-structured, biodynamic claret with ripe concentration of black fruit flavours and restrained oak. John and Véronique Cochran, whose vineyards spread out from their 14th century château (once home to the lords of Lansac, faithful to the English Crown) in an area called 'the little Switzerland of the Gironde' have won praise for their wines [...]

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Mar 15 2010

2000 Château de Gaillat, Graves

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Well-made, Cabernet-rich, classic Graves, full of red and black fruit flavours with a hint of green peppers. Pierre and Hélène Coste have been producing impressive, deeply fruity wines from their 12 hectare Graves estate for many years. They've also done sterling work at 180-year-old Graves property Château L'Etoile, which has swept up the quality rankings [...]

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Mar 15 2010

2001 Côte-Rôtie, Domaine Garon

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At their rustic Ampuis estate (where the eggs from happy free range chickens are used to filter wines), Jean François and Carmen Garon have been producing old-fashioned, gently-oaked, full-bodied Côte-Rôties since 1995. Soft and well-rounded, with subtle concentration of black fruit flavours, this appealing style is lovely with pan-fried duck breasts.
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Mar 15 2010

Château de la Peyrade, Muscat de Frontignan (half)

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Honeyed citrus and passion fruit flavours course through this golden dessert wine. Delicious with sorbet. No fewer than 6 prestigious Guide Hachette 'Coups de coeur' have been awarded to Bruno Pastourel and his father Yves since they took over Château de la Peyrade over 30 years ago. This 18th century estate, planted to Muscats Ó [...]

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Mar 15 2010

The Adnams Selection Champagne, Ros

Published by Wines Magic under Sparkling wine

Being based in Southwold means we're never much more than a short stroll from the beach. And here's what we pack when we're heading out for seaside picnics when it's just too hot to stay indoors: our very own pink Champagne, bursting with fresh, lively summer fruit flavours. Elegant, satisfying stuff.
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Mar 15 2010

NV Muscat de Frontignan, Château de la Peyrade

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Honeyed citrus and passion fruit flavours course through this golden dessert wine. Delicious with sorbet. No fewer than 6 prestigious Guide Hachette 'Coups de coeur' have been awarded to Bruno Pastourel and his father Yves since they took over Château de la Peyrade over 30 years ago. This 18th century estate, planted to Muscats Ó [...]

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Mar 15 2010

Lorca Torrontes 2009 Mauricio Lorca

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Torrontes has really found its home in Argentina, producing wonderfully aromatic wines with delicate fruit flavours. This offering, from up and coming wine maker Mauricio Lorca, is bursting with aromas of jasmine flowers, lime blossom and citrus notes. The wine is full and soft in the mouth with a crisp, long and clean finish. This [...]

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Mar 15 2010

Viñalba Malbec Reserva 2007 Mendoza

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Deep red colour with violet tones, the wine displays intense aromas of spices and dark red fruits combined with hints of vanilla and chocolate. Brimming with rich redcurrant and blackberry fruit flavours, a perfect smoothness and balanced structure gives an incredibly long lingering finish that just rolls on and on.
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Mar 15 2010

Zalze Pinotage 2008 Western Cape

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This is a subtle and stylish wine with intense plum, mulberry and black fruit flavours. Maturation in French oak has added a soft complexity and well integrated tannins.
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Mar 13 2010

Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières 2002 Bouchard Père et Fils

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With a spicy, rich and floral nose this is a wine with a significant amount of body and style. With a vibrant palate alive with concentrated fruit flavours, good minerality and well integrated oak. Enjoy now or over the next few years.
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Mar 13 2010

Puligny Montrachet 2007 Jean Marc Boillot

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Boillot chose to harvest the 2007 vintage very early on in September to retain acidity and pure fruit flavours. The nose is elegant with underlying notes of minerals and nutty oak flavours but slightly reticent. While the palate is dense and rich with good structure and finesse. Superb length and crisp acidity show that this [...]

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Mar 13 2010

Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas 19982001 Vintage Port

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The best known of Taylor's properties, this single quinta port is wonderfully concentrated with spicy aromas and well-defined dried fruit flavours redolent of figs, raisins and prunes. Decant before serving.
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Mar 13 2010

Five Rivers Merlot 2006 Central Coast

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From a state-of-the-art winery whose aim is ensuring the production of first class red wines using environmentally sound techniques, this is a classic Californian Merlot. Smooth and rich, showing plenty of plum and black cherry fruit flavours and a hint of mint. With well-balanced, integrated tannins, and a slight touch of black pepper spice.
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Mar 13 2010

Rioja Selection Especial Reserva 2005 Muga

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Certainly among the very best Bodegas of the Rioja Alta region producing traditional Riojas of much character and class. Their Especial Reserva has a marked wood aged character that balances harmoniously with its rich concentration of red fruit flavours.
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