Presenters:
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 David Whitaker (1&2), Harry Rose
(3&4), Geoff Cullen (5&8), Fred Bell (6&7)
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| Wines |
Region
/ Country |
Source |
Cost |
Comments |
1. Christophe
Pichon 2001 Condrieu
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Rhône, France
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n/k
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£15.00
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12%. “fruity”
“good acidity” “apricots and peach” “excellent”
“this really helps the lets drink more white
movement” well received, even the iffy bottle was
liked by some.
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2. Alpha Domus
2008 “The Wingwalker”
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Hawkes Bay, New
Zealand
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Fenwick
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£12.50
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14%. “this is
all the things people say about Condrieu but it
isn’t” “very fresh” “hazelnuts” “oily nose” “citrus
zing”. Everyone liked.
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3. Masetti 2007
Pomino Rosso
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Tuscany, Italy
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n/k
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£14.99
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14%. 60%
Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot.
Fermented in wooden vats before blending and aged in
Oak for 18 months. “typical Italian” “light”
“refined palate” “smoky cherry nose”. generally
liked
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4. Bardou 2006 St.
Chinian
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Languedoc,
France
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n/k
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£14.24
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13.5%. Made from
vines in a small block with its own micro climate
aged in 55% new and 45% 1 year old oak. “thin”
“smoke” “tar” “liquorice” “smooth mouth feel” “
lacks complexity” generally liked
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5.
Cousino
Macul 2007
“Finis Terrae”
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Maipo Valley,
Chile
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n/k
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£15.00
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14%. “minty
nose” “mansion polish” “ribena” “tobacco” “spicy
edge” “tar on finish” “a very good wine” “ not an
old world wine”. well received.
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6. Yalumba
2007 M/G/S
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Victoria,
Australia
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n/k
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£13.00
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13.5%. 60%
Mouverdre, 22% Grenache, 18% Shiraz, hand picked 1
year in oak. “herby nose” “spice” “smoke”
“blackberry” “chocolate” “good complexity” “classy
wine”. well liked
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7. Vieux
Telegraphe 2003 “La Crau”
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Rhône, France
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n/k
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£35.00
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14.5%. 65%
Grenache 15% Syrah and 15% Mouvedre. Hand picked 3
years in oak considered the best value Chateaunerf.
“good depth2 “wall of tannin matched by its fruit”
“integrated” considered the best
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8. St. Hallet
2006 “Old Block Shiraz”
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South Australia
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n/k
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£29.00
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14.5%. made from
79% Barossa and 21% Eden valley grapes. This wine is
well known for its aging qualities. “concentrated” “
to young, needs 5 years���� “needs time to round” Has
the potential to be a great wine
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