Mar
13
2010
Fruit for this wine was sourced from Saint Clair's own vineyard at Doctor's Creek, and blended with a small amount from the Southern Valleys to add complexity. Bright ruby red in colour, aromas of raspberry and plum are complemented by lifted floral notes and a touch of spice. A luscious and soft palate with flavours [...]
Mar
10
2010
Deep ruby red with purple hints and a complex and refined nose of red berry fruits married with notes of wood and spice - notably freshly ground black pepper. The palate boasts a nice balance of flavours with blackcurrant and redcurrant combined with spices and a hint of game and coffee. A beautiful structure with [...]
Mar
10
2010
Bright ruby red in colour with a nose of subtle elegant oak, ripe red cherry fruit and notes of jam, coffee and spices. An intense, well balanced palate expressing ripe fruit with sweet toasty notes, coffee and chocolate, and a subtle finish that is long with good tannin and finesse.
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Mar
09
2010
The Rioja region has been transformed in recent years, with the addition of new, quality-concious producers to the list of older, family-owned bodegas. This Gran Reserva is a product of new management, and is a lovely, clean, fresh example that nevertheless retains the lovely mature strawberry fruit of 'real' Rioja. Few regions offer the chance [...]
Mar
08
2010
A serious merlot from a very progessive Chilean winery. Intense ruby red, plum and green pepper-like red with soft tannins and a smooth finish.
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