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2008 Majella Coonawarra Shiraz

Majella also sold grapes to Wynns for their Wynns 'Micheal' Shiraz but now its exclusively for his own highly regarded shiraz. "Always look forward to the Majella red releases and I’ve liked what I’ve tasted so far of 2008 Coonawarra - so was doubly-keen to taste this. There sure is a lot of oak here. It will seduce many; deter others. It’s quite delicious oak though - musky, vanillin, creamy and sweet. It helps give the wine a miraculous smoothness - to your average red wine drinker, this is manna from heaven. Otherwise expect flavours of plums and cherries and darker blackberries. Nice clip of tannin. It needs another year to settle, but it’s right in the Majella groove." Rated : 92+ Points Campbell Mathesion

2004 La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino

"Good bright, deep red. Smoky aromas of wild plum, dark berries and rose petal. Supple and sweet on entry, then a bit firmer in the middle, with its sweetness suppressed by firm acidity. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and good grip" S.Tanzerr

2008 Bouchard Pere et Fils Vosne Romanee Les Suchots

"Discreet though not invisible wood highlights spicy and ripe blue pinot fruit trimmed in touches of blackberry and anise before dissolving into seductive and velvety flavors that possess a rather suave mouth feel and plenty of extract. Lovely in its fashion and like the Beaux Monts, this is stylistically different from the Bouchard norm but quite distinctive in its own right. "(89-92)Burghound

2009 Casa Castillo Monastrell

Casa Castillo in the region of Jumilla is a property that has been producing wine since 1874. This tradition continued with a winery built by a French company in 1910 when phylloxera forced them out of their vineyards in France. Jumilla is one of the few places in Spain that has successfully resisted the infestation of phylloxera, hence making it an ideal place for this new winery. Like many Rhone wine merchants, they were interested in Monastrell (Mourvedre) based wine and this is 100% Mourvedre. The Roch family acquired the property in 1941. Julia Roch and her grandson, Jose Maria Vicente, have been recovering the artisanal origins of this estate, making significant strides in the integrity and quality of winemaking. The Mourvedre grape likes warmer climates, but has tight bunches so enjoys the cool winds commonly found in areas where it grows best. Spicy and gamey are typical terms related to Mourvedre. It's rarely bottled as a single variety, but some parts of Spain and California have been successful cultivating the grape for its own wines - the results are delicious. "Bright red. Spicy strawberry and raspberry aromas are sharpened by white pepper and rose. Fresh red fruits on the palate, with light tannins and a sweet, nicely focused finish. I like the brightness and energy here." Tanzer. Again a consistent performer that we have brought in for a number of years.

2005 Vincent Girardin Vosne Romanee Beaumont

2005 Vincent Girardin Clos Vougeot

2007 Fontodi Chianti Classico

The Manetti family were terracotta producers for over three centuries and on turning to wine in 1968, Giovanni Manetti went for ultimate quality. "One of Tuscanys finest producers, Fontodi is a name readers can rely on for high quality wines." Parker "Bright red. Vibrant raspberry and candied cherry aromas are strongly underscored by violet and vanilla. Juicy and dense on entry, then soft and creamy in the middle, with sweet flavors of red cherry, redcurrant, licorice and minerals. This wonderfully balanced wine finishes long and smooth, with enough ripe acidity to maintain its shape, and lingering mineral and peppery nuances. Beautiful wine."92/100 Tanzer "Blackberry and dark plum aromas follow through to a full body, with silky tannins and a bright, fruity finish. There's a nice combination of bright fruit and clean acidity. 91/100 Wine Spectator

2005 Vincent Girardin Puligny Folatieres

"Apricot and peach on the nose.Then superripe and broad in the mouth.Possesses terrific volume.From a blend of 20 year old and much older vines.90-93"Tanzer

2007 Remizieres Crozes Hermitage

"This is a serious estate given Desmeures's unmanipulative winemaking philosphy that puts as much of an essence of his vineyards into the bottle as anyone." R.Parker. This is 100% shiraz or syrah as the French say- from the Nothern Rhone appellation of Crozes Hermitage. "Inky ruby. Dark berries and smoky Indian spices on the nose. Juicy, straightforward blackberry and cassis flavors show no rough edges and possess good mineral snap. Precise and brisk on the finish, which strongly repeats the blackberry note. This was raised entirely in large, used barrels." 88-91/100 S. Tanzer

2005 Vincent Girardin Mersault "Genevrieres"

"Here the wood is a bit more obvious though not enough to fight with the spicy, exotic and high-toned fruit aromas that precede the mineral-suffused middle weight flavors blessed with ample dry extract that confers a textured and sappy character to the classy, pure and long finish. Good juice."91/100 Burghound