2012 Cathedral Cellars Chardonnay
Bleh…! Nor sure if it was a bad bottle or what it was but this Chardonnay came off smelling sweet and artificial, with exaggerated buttery aromas that almost ventured into the realm of… Read More
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2011 Montes Purple Angel
Almost black in colour and holding thoroughly to the rim, this intense, robust wine is characterized by bold, jammy black cherries and complimented by smoky, BBQ, bell pepper notes. Heavy course tannins should… Read More
2011 In Situ Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
An intense nose up front is highlighted by black currant and accented with notes of pepper, cigar box, tobacco, cedar and a slight herbaceous flavours. Pleasantly complex but could definately use 3-5 years… Read More
2011 Chilcas Pinot Noir
A light purple colour with ripe cherry, earthy flavours are featured in this light, smooth Pinot. Great acidity balanced by light tannins and a slight barnyard character lend nicely to the elegantly structured… Read More
2012 Chakana Estate Selection Malbec
Sporting dense legs and a bold, ruby color, this wine starts with the beautiful nose, featuring an assortment of black fruits like cassis and blackberry. Further on the palate, spicy notes alongside smoke… Read More
2013 Familia Zuccardi Organic Malbec Rose
A decent, crisp rose offering from Argentina. Flavours of unripe strawberry and zesty lemons dominate the palate and it finishes with a solid, lemony bite. Not bad! Drink today with glazed ham or… Read More
2012 Catena Chardonnay
A very light, pale Chardonnay with dull aromas of biscuits and apples with a strong autolytic character. A decent finish can’t make up for an evident lack of fruit. Price: $19.95 Vintage: 2012… Read More
2012 Hermanos Torrontes
This juicy Torrontes offers up mouthwatering, acidic flavours of peach, grapefruit and honey. With a slight floral element and a medium-long finish, this is a nice example of a Torrontes, although the alcohol… Read More
2012 Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon
Medium ruby with an intense, fruity nose, this offering from Chile packs an aroma punch, but doesn’t follow through in the finish. Upfront, welcoming aromas of cassis, black cherry, cedar and a slight… Read More
2012 Urban Uco Malbec-Tempranillo
A spicy, smoky nose opens up to savoury, cooked blackberry aromas and a pleasant earthiness. Full bodied with rich tannins, this wine has a sharp, warming finish with black fruit and spicy, peppery… Read More